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‘Adventure Time’ Gets a Gender-Swapped Spinoff Series

Popular Cartoon Network animated series Adventure Time is getting a spinoff series. In a funny nod to the original characters, the new series will focus on Fionna and Cake, instead of Adventure Time‘s Finn and Jake. The two characters were originally introduced in Adventure Time in 2011. In addition to their debut episode, the duo appeared in four other episodes throughout Adventure Time‘s tenure. As the two were created in reference to the original characters, the new series will similarly follow their adventures and trials throughout the universe with the help of Simon Petrikov a.k.a. Ice King. The new show titled Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake will be executively produced by Adam Muto and Cartoon Network. Additionally, the first season is set to have 10 episodes and will debut on ...

SAINt JHN Announces “In Case We Both Die Young” Tour

Today, SAINt JHN took to social media to reveal his upcoming tour, “In Case We Both Die Young.” The Grammy Award-winning artist’s new tour is in support of his last album, While the World Was Burning, which was released in November of last year featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Kanye West, Kehlani, Future and more. Recently, artists have swarmed to announce forthcoming tours for projects that have been released throughout the pandemic. So for SAINt JHN, this is the return to his own concert stage. The 27-stop North American tour is set to begin in October and wrap up at the end of November, just spanning two months. Additionally, the concert tour is set to open in Phoenix, Arizona and conclude in Los Angeles, California. Check out the full list of tour dates in the post above. Also, tickets are curr...

A24 Names NBA’s J.B. Lockhart as Studio’s First Chief Financial Officer

Indie film and TV studio A24 has tapped J.B. Lockhart, previously chief financial officer for the National Basketball Association (NBA), as its first CFO, according to The New York Times. Lockhart first started working for the NBA in 2013, before being named CFO in 2017. In that role, he spearheaded long-term strategic planning objectives and managed finances for the NBA and its various other entities, which include the WNBA, NBA G League, Basketball Africa League and esports league NBA 2K League. Before leading finances for the NBA, Lockhart worked in investment banking, primarily in the media and technology sector, and held positions in Disney’s Strategic Planning Group. Last month, A24, which is behind films including Moonlight, Ex Machina and Midsommar, was exploring pot...

Take a First Look at Oscar Isaac’s ‘Moon Knight’ Costume

Announced as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four rollout, we now have a first look at Marvel Studios‘ Moon Knight. Arriving on Disney+, the six 40-50 minute episode Moon Knight television miniseries will be centered around Marc Spector played by Oscar Isaac. A former United States Marine afflicted by Dissociative Identity Disorder, Spector becomes Moon Knight after becoming the conduit for the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. While the main antagonist played by Ethan Hawke is believed to be inspired by cult leader David Koresh. The first look reveals a largely comic-accurate look for the superhero. Building on the ominous enigmatic appearance of Moon Knight, the cloaked costume is dominated by a white tone complete with hood, white eyes and crescent moon details. Take a first look a...

Marie Kondo Is Back to Spark More Joy With New Netflix Series

2020 and a bulk of 2021 have no doubt been tough years, but luckily the Internet’s favorite organizer (and almost life guru) Marie Kondo is now back to help you spark some joy. Teaming up with Netflix once again, Kondo will feature in a three-episode series aptly named Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo. According to the streaming platform’s synopsis, the show will move beyond her previous Tidying Up — which mainly focuses on cleaning homes — into the workplace. The Japanese sensation will apply her KonMari method to demonstrate how its philosophy can improve “businesses, relationships and communities.” Similar to the effect on her fans who have watched her previous shows or read her books, Netflix says that “the impacts of tidying are surprising, emotional and transformative in the l...

Spike Lee and HBO Debut ‘NYC EPICENTERS 9/11➔2021½’ Documentary Trailer

Spike Lee and HBO have unveiled the official trailer of their upcoming documentary, NYC EPICENTERS 9/11➔2021½. Produced and directed by the revered filmmaker, the four-part docuseries is a “tribute to the city that shaped [Lee] and inspired some of his greatest work.” The 2021 Cannes jury president conducted more than 200 interviews for first-hand accounts of “New York’s greatest challenges”: “The quintessential New York filmmaker uses his unique sensibilities to craft a multi-faceted mosaic of the city as it deals with some of the most life-changing events of the last twenty years. Beginning with the ongoing global pandemic and the urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement, Lee traverses through time to the devastating terrorist attacks of 9/11. This provocative series is an epic chronic...

Damon Wayans Wants a ‘VERZUZ’ Comedy Battle With Dave Chappelle

If there was ever a comedy variant of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz‘s VERZUZ, Damon Wayans would want to battle it out with Dave Chappelle. The In Living Color writer and promoter touched on the idea during his recent interview on KBXX 97.9 The Box, after he was asked if he’s staying updated with VERZUZ. “No, I have not,” he answered, following it up with the question, “Do they do it with comedians?” The hosts immediately asked him who he would go against, and Wayans instantly answered “[Dave] Chappelle,” much to their delight. “I’m calling him out,” Wayans added with a laugh. Wayans retired from standup comedy in 2015 and is currently working on a new series at ABC with My Wife and Kids co-creator Don Reo. The upcoming family comedy currently has a working title of Let’s Stay Together and is ...

Simu Liu Sounds off on Disney CEO for Calling ‘Shang-Chi’ Film an “Experiment”

Simu Liu is speaking out and firing back at Disney‘s top executive, Bob Chapek. In a recent Q3 earnings call, Chapek discussed the rollout for Liu’s forthcoming MCU film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, revealing that company’s decision to release the film exclusively in theaters for 45 days before it hits Disney+. The film is one of the very few Disney films that has a staggered release, instead of premiering simultaneously in theaters and on the platform. During the call, Chapek also commented, “On Shang-Chi, we think it’s going to be an interesting experiment. The prospect of taking a Marvel title to [Disney+] after just 45 days would be an interesting data point.” Liu, upon hearing these words, took to Instagram to express his dislike on Chapek’s choice of words. He expresse...

André 3000 Joins Cast of Noah Baumbach’s Satire Film ‘White Noise’

OutKast rapper André 3000, whose real name is André Benjamin, has joined the cast of Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Don DeLillo. The satire film follows a professor named Jack Gladney (played by Adam Driver) who is celebrated in academia as the pioneer of the field of Hitler studies. He also happens to be obsessed with his own morality, a fear that he’s forced to confront when his life and career are thrown off course by a cataclysmic chemical spill in his hometown. The film is being made for Netflix and is being directed by Noah Baumbach, who previously worked with Driver on Marriage Story in 2019. In addition to Benjamin and Driver, other cast members include Greta Gerwig, who plays Gladney’s wife Babette, Jodie Turner-Smith, Don Cheadle, Raffey ...

Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ Opens Pre-Order Tickets With New Trailer

Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings ticket pre-orders are officially available for purchase online and Marvel has taken to Twitter to share an additional mini trailer to hype up fans. The clip opens up with shots of Iron Man in his armor, Captaim America’s shield and Thor’s hammer with a voice over that states, “It’s time to show them who I really am. You are a product of all who came before you.” Later, the trailer teases fans of the action to come as it cuts to Shang-Chi appearing to fight characters like Razor Fist and Death Dealer while also wielding the Ten Rings. Audiences were able to catch a glimpse of the weapon’s energy activating and turning from blue to gold. Shang-Chi is Marvel Studios‘ second theatrical release since the pandemic. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Crett...

Scarlett Johansson Cast in Wes Anderson’s Next Film

Scarlett Johansson is reuniting with filmmaker Wes Anderson for his still-untitled next film. According to reports, the actress will be joining an already-impressive lineup comprised of Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks. While this doesn’t mark Johansson’s first film with Anderson — previously working with him on Rushmore and Isle of Dogs — this will be her debut in a live-action Anderson title. The news arrives just shortly after the heated legal battle between her and The Walt Disney Company went public. Johansson recently sued Disney for breach of contract in regards to her final appearance as Black Widow, stating that Disney promised an exclusive theatrical release, and her salary was largely based on the film’s performance at...

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Premiere Date Delayed

Sony Pictures has delayed the premiere date of Venom: Let There Be Carnage once again. According to reports, the sequel will now open on October 15 instead of September 24. This marks the third time Let There Be Carnage’s release date has been postponed; the film was originally set to debut on October 2, 2020 but was delayed to June 25, 2021 then September 24 due to COVID-19. Let There Be Carnage is helmed by Andy Serkis and will feature the return of Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom, Michelle Williams as Anne Weying and Reid Scott as Dan Lewis, as well as the additions of Naomie Harris as Frances Barrison/Shriek, Stephen Graham as Detective Mulligan and Woody Harrelson as Cletus Kasady/Carnage. The film will be set over a year after the events of 2018’s Venom, and will see Brock adjusting t...