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The Shining at 45: The Story Behind Stanley Kubrick’s Psychological Horror Masterpiece

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Hasitha Fernando on the story behind The Shining as it turns 45… Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining had a divisive reception from film critics at the time of its release. However, decades later the effort has been appreciated and hailed as one of the greatest horror flicks of all time. As the masterpiece celebrates its 45th […]

PCS unveils Conan the Barbarian quarter scale deluxe collectible statue

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Premium Collectible Studio has unveiled its 1:4 scale deluxe edition Conan the Barbarian statue which inspired by the character’s classic comic book appearance and sees the Cimmerian warrior mid rescue of a young damsel in distress. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $1,187; check it out here… Premium Collectibles Studio is proud […]

What’s Next For Tom Cruise?

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Is there life after blockbuster action cinema for Tom Cruise? At an age-defying 62 years old, Tom Cruise delivers us his latest action opus with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. It brings to a potential close an eight-film franchise largely built on the stunt du jour that the inimitable Cruise conjures up to perform. […]

Blu-ray Review – Contraband (1980)

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Contraband, 1980. Directed by Lucio Fulci. Starring Fabio Testi, Marcel Bozzuffi, Ivana Monti, Saverio Marconi, Ferdinand Murolo, Lucio Fulci, and Enrico Maisto. SYNOPSIS: A cigarette smuggler goes out for revenge when his business partner and brother is murdered by a rival drug smuggler. It is amazing that Italian splatter maestro Lucio Fulci found the time […]

Mattel developing Whac-A-Mole movie with TriStar Pictures

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With its Matchbox movie in post-production and filming currently taking place on Masters of the Universe, Mattel Films is delving into its toy chest once more, teaming with TriStar Pictures for a live-action/animated hybrid Whac-A-Mole movie. “Whac-A-Mole is more than a game — it’s a laugh-out-loud battle of reflexes that has brought joy and a […]

LEGO unveils Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie tie-in sets

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The LEGO Group has revealed two sets inspired by the upcoming live-action/animated feature based on the hit preschool series Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (watch the trailer here), Mermaid Gabby’s Aquarium Adventure and the Sweet Treat Mountain & Kitty Garden. The sets go on sale on August 1st, ahead of the movie’s September release; check them […]

I Watched Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning So You Don’t Have To

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EJ Moreno with his thoughts on the latest Mission: Impossible… Join me for a scathing look at Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. With an admiration for the last film, and for Tom Cruise, the film should be easy to praise, but it barely reaches its potential. To quote the infamous Family Guy clip, ” It insists on […]

Bib Fortuna joins Sideshow’s Star Wars Scum & Villainy sixth scale figure collection

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Sideshow has revealed the next addition to its Star Wars Scum & Villainy line with a sixth scale figure for Bib Fortuna which is inspired by the likeness of Jabba’s majordomo in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $280; take a look here… […]

Movie Review – Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)

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Fear Street: Prom Queen, 2025. Directed by Matt Palmer. Starring India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, Katherine Waterston, Dale Whibley, Damian Romeo, Rebecca Ablack, Joanne Boland, Eden Summer Gilmore, Ilan O’Driscoll, Dakota Taylor, Brennan Clost, Cecilia Lee, Sienna Star, Darrin Baker, Ryan Rosery, Anna Mirodin, […]