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On the first of this week's- (gasp!) TWO News and Flashback Fun Mini episodes.. I say farewell to yet another iconic singer gone too soon: KISS founding member and guitarist Ace Frehley and NPR "Founding Mother " Susan Stamberg.. On the better side of things the newest Ameriuca's Got Talent winner Jessica Sanchez has a new off scree role: first time mom and great newst Robert Pattinson and Zendaya fans! Their new rom-com is goinna walk down the aisle at thestart of Aoril 2026. Plus for one of today's birthday requested flashback Fun films I revisit a certain Netflix film that' took the world by storm back on June 20

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Depite ruling the domestic box office chart "Tron : Ares " majorly malfunctioned in its debut. Great news ! Wicked Is flying back to theaters right before Wicked For Good opens next month. Can you resist the call when The Black Phone 2 rings its way to theaters? Plus singer Charlie Puth is going to be a dad, the Cliffhanger reboot climbs to an August 2026 release and I take a requested birthday flashback look back at the late Diane Keaton's most famous film of all.

On today's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , Sorry Passion of the Christ fans but 2 stars won't be back for the long in the works followups. In better news.. Contain your excitement Swifties ( or perhaps not): a filmed version of the final show of Taylor Swift's The eras Tour AND a 6 episode docuseries on The Eras Tour is coming to Disney+ in December. Plus rapper Eminem is about to be a grandpa again ,and "X-Men '97 has been renewed for a 3rd season. As tribute to the late Diane Keaton, I take a requested look back at three of her most well known films for Flashback Fun/

On today's breaking (unplanned) news, I say farewell to legendary Oscar winning 79 year old Diane Keaton, who sadly passed away to. Sorry Yellowjackets tv show fans .. but the show's time is up after the next season. But in better news, I have the first trailer and debut date for the 2nd Game of Throne spinoff- "A Knight of Seven Kingdoms " and Gasp! What's this? the Minecraft movie sequel has level up to a July 2027 date?

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , Taylor Swift is on top of the domestic box office charts as the 3 day exclusive album debut film "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" took the box office crown. Worlds will collide when Tron : Ares opens this Friday. Exciting news Minecraft Movie fans.. Warner Bros is heading back to the mines in july 2027 for the sequel to this year's unforeseen massive 'block'buster. Plus Ashley Judd is bringing the ture story of the first people with Down Syndrome to play and score for a college football team to the big screen, Darius Rucker is engaged and.. What's this? An Ocean's 14 is in the works?

On today's News And Horror Film Flashback Fun min episode.. It's official Bruins fans.. Zdeno Chara's number No. 33 is going to be retired and I have a slight development in the future live action Polly Pocket movie. Plus for part of this weekend Horror History Flashback fun I take a requested look back at a f film thatintroduced the world to Norman Bates (and scared the .. blazes out of viewers with the grisly shower murder scene)

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "One Battle After Another " topped the domestic box office .. But with the Leonardo DiCaprio film stay on on top when Dwayne Johnson's "The Smashing Machine" comes int the theater boxing ring? I say goodby to the iconic Jane Goodall who sadly passed away yesterday. On the better side of things, Kieran Culkin is going to be a dad of three soon, the famous "Reading Rainbow " show is coming back and I kick off this year's annual Halloween Horror History feature with last year's "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice"

On this week's News and (Bigger Than Ususal) Flashback Fun mini episode, it's official.. Selena Gomez is now a married and big news! A ten foot statue of the late rock and roll singer Tina Turner has been unveiled in her hometown. Plus I have five requested flashback fun films .. including the first X-Men film and a certain beloved fantasy romance adventure that just turned 38 . ( What ? The Princess Bride is 38? Inconcievable!)

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior .. not even Margot Robbie or Collin Farell could take out Demon Slayer-Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle. Rhianna's now a girl mom with the arrival of her third child and Scotty McCreery's now has two sons! Leonardo Dicaprio and Gabby and the Gabby Cats face off in theaters this week. Plus bow-wow! Next year's Air Bud film has found its canine stars.. yes I said stars, a Baywatch reboot eries is coming and much more.

On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode .. I hate to burst your bubble Dawson's Creek fans but ames VanDer Beek won't be at tonight one -night only Dawnson's Creek reunion charity event in New York City.. but he does have quite the big name replacement. Guess what "Weapons" movie fans? Writer - Director Zac Cregger is working on a prequel movie about the horror's film's Aunt Gladys. Plus "Miss Nelson is Missing " is becominga live action Netflix movie and i go back in time a little over 9 anda half years ago to when a certain ( potty-mouthed ) Merc with a Mouth made his feature film debut,

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. Great news Taylor Swift fans ! her new album "Life Of a Showgirl" is getting an 89 minute 'release party' theatrical release... but only from October 3-5. Rejoicify Wicked fans- A "Wicked " Night is coming to Dancing With The Stars. Plus The Angry Birds Movie 3 is flying to theaters earlier than expected. And as today is World Batman Day , I tlk a look back at a Batman film .

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" completely obliterated all expectations with its massive $71 million debut. I pay tribute to the late Robert Redford and revisit two of his most famous film. Ut's time to bring up the curtai.. it's time to light the lights.. cause Seth Rogan is revivingThe Muppet Show. (Yes .. you read that right). Plus "Him Movie " opens in theaters, "Camp Rock 3 " is officially happening ( and already started filming), and Superman flies to dvd next Tuesday .

On this wee'k's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. ooooh sorry "Highlander" fan but due to Henry Cavill getting injured the long in the work new "Highlander " film probably wont start filming until next year. In better news, Big Little lies is coming back for a third season, Saoirse Ronan is a first time mom plu for part of today's birthday requested Flashback Fun .. I go back about ten months ago when the first "Wicked" flew from the stage to the silver screen

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode .. "The Conjuring: Last Rites" jolted the box office back to life with a massive opening weekend. Downton Abbesy fans it's time to say goodbye to the Crawleys and their devoted staff this Friday with the 3rd and final Downton Abbey film. Plus what's this? Micheal Caine is coming out of retirement for a sequel to a 2015 Vin Diesel fantastay movie and Hilary Duff is back to making music a decade after her last album?

on today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Weapons" re-took the domestic box office crown after a very slow moviegoing Labor Day holiday weekend. Sorry Questlove fans but his live action version of "The Aristocats ' has been scrapped. In much better news ... Hamilton fans sing with glee cause a filmed version of the play is rap-singing its way to the big screen this friday for its 10th anniversary. Yipee! plus the Superman' sequel hasa title and a date, "Downton Abbey" star Michelle Dockery has a new role - future first time mom, and IT: Welcome To Derry HBO series has a date .

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. sorry to burts your bubble Mortal Kombat fans .. but Mortal Kombat II just got bumped to May 2026 . In better news .. Warwick Davis is returning as Flitwick for the Harry Potter TV series and Great Scot! Back to the Future is returning to theaters next month for a 40th anniversary rerelease ? Plus as today is Back To Hogwarts day lets go back in time to when first HArry Potter film cast a huge ' spell' over the world .

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , "Kpop Demon Hunters" gave Netflix its first ever domestic number 1 box office hit. But can the animated film standit's ground when "The Toxic Avenger " and "Caught Stealing" come out tomorrow? Get excited Twilight Saga fans , the whole five film series is returning to theaters in October.. but just for 5 days. Plus Kate Winlet;s directorial debut has a date for December , the recent "Liio and Stitch " remake surfs to dvd and much more.

On today's News and Flashback Fun ( Maybe Not So ) Mini Episode podcast... it's official folks.. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are 'goin' to the chapel and they're gonna get married." In other words.. they're engaged!

It was a sunny day

A few days before Labor Day

When news was announced that was really sweet

we know when Netflix is getting Sesame Street!

Plus Thomas Rhett is going to be a dad for the fifth time and i have not one but four dog starring films ( including an iconic one that just turned 86 ) for this year's National Dog Day Falshback Fun

Breaking sad news .. Terence Stamp has joined fellow Superman the movie stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Margot Kidder in the Daily Planet newspaper office in the sky. But on the flip side,, the late Tobey Keith's son Stelan just got a new role: first time father

On today's News And Flashback Fun (Maybe Not So) Mini Episode.. Kriten Wiig is joing the Master of the Universe film as fan favorite character Roboto and big news Breakfast Club fans. the 1985 classic John Hughes movie is returing to theaters next month to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Not to mention "The Running Man " remake will open up a week later than planned . Plus i have a rare double birthday requested flashback fun which includes two massively sucessfull film that opened in June.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, the horror film "Weapons" took "Fantastic Four: The First Steps " off the domestic box office throne. Big news" KPop Demon Hunters" fans- the recently released animated Netflix musical is gettinga sin-a-long event in select theaters next weekend. The biggest grossing film of 2025 "Ne Zha 2" arrives on USA shores next friday. Plus there's going to be an Addams Family animated film reboot, "Shrek 5 " got bumped all the way until June 2027 and what's this ? A 7th Final Destination movie is in the works. (There    will  be  no  podcast show or  mini  episode   the  week of August 17-23)

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. oooooh.. Despite still keeping the domestic box office crown "Fantastic Four: The First Steps " had a verrry shard drop. Sorry "Sex and the City " fans.. but "And Just Like That.." will be ending for good in a few weeks. On the better side of things.. Things are about to get a a bit freakier with the anticipated release of "Freakier Friday". Plus "Hamilton " will be rap-singing its way to the big screen on September 5, A Nightmare on Elm Street is getting a 4K Blu-Ray set collection treatment and I take a look back at one of Michelle Yeoh's mast iconic films.

On today's News And Flashback Fun mini episode .. country music fans are mourning the loss of soulful country music legend Jeanie Selley and I'm sorry 'Sex and the City fan".. but the book will close forever on it's seqel series "And Just Like That." . But in better news the first Star Wars film " Star Wars : A New Hope" will hyper jump to its 50th anniversary re-release April 30, 2027 . And guess what? A Quiet Place Part 3 has an official release date. Plus for this week's flashback fun I go back in time to four different movies in cluding one that had Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have a super "Freaky Friday"

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" broke the recent Marvel movie 'curse ' as they launched themselves right onto the the domestic chart's top spot. Breaking news folks: singer Justin Timberlake has Lyme Disease . The Bad Guys are back on the big screen for their sequel this week. Plus there's the annual San Diego Comic Con recap,, a requested birthday flashback to three diferent films - one of of which is a very recent massive Jack Black 'block'buster and Wednesday season 2 part 1 arrives on Netflix on August 6.

On this week's News and FlashBack Fun mini episode .. ooooh.. I'm sorry E! News fans .. but the long running entertainment news show has joined "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" as the latest tv show to get the axe. Sorry.. In better news , two more memebers have been picked for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping film and 5 new members have joined the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer " reboot at Hulu. Plus praise the Greek Gods Percy Jackson and the Olympian show fans.. we have a releae date for season 2 and I pay tribute to the late Hulk Hogan by revisiting tow of hime films

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior to no one's real suprise James Gunn's "Superman" reboot soared higher than any of its foes as it kept the box office crown.. But will it still keep it when Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps opens this weekend? I pay tribut to two legendary icons we sadly lost this week: heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and pro wrestler/ actor Hulk Hogan. On the better side of things, the Wednesday Netflix show has been renewed for a 3rd season , I can tell you when the Michael Jackson biopic moonwalks to theaters and plenty of casting news. And in honor of Sharwk week I take a look backat two shark attack films.. and no folks it's not 'Jaws" or any of the "Sharknado" films

On this week's News and Flashback (Not So) Mini Episode, sorry news ( and late night talk show) fans but "Late Night With Stephen Colbert" will be ver forever at the end of the 2025-2026 season, shocking fans ( and other talk show hosts). and sorry "Spider-verse' fans but the final film in the animated franchise been delayed by three weeks. in better news, the live action Legend of Zelda film has found its two main stars and rejoice Friday the 13th fans ! the young Jason has been cast from the upcoming prequel series Camp Crystal Lake. Plus for part of today's requested birthday Flashback fun .. I go back in time just over 15 years ago to when the world met Gru and those small yellow gibersh talking Minions

On this (totally unplanned) breaking news episode, I say goodby to the late voice actor James Carter Cathcart who brought life to Pokemon anime's (arrogant ) Gary Oak and Team Rocket's Jame. But on the beter side of thing, I can confirm when Brendan Fraser's first post Oscar win movie is coming out.. and in it just over four months away and when "The Office"'s spinoff series is coming out.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode . "Jurassic World Rebirth" stomped its foes flat during is unforessen amazing debut over the Fourth of July . Look up... James Gunn's Superman flies faster than a speeding bullet ( sorry couldn't resist) to theaters this friday. Gasp! an English lauguage dub of Chinese mega blockbuster Ne Zha 2 with Michelle Yeoh is coming to US shores this summer . Pls Kelly Osbourne is gong down the aisle, the Smufs go on a new adventure next Frida and i take a requested look back at 4 films including a Leonardo DiCaprio on that turns 15 next week. (Remember folks wThere will be ne show podcast next week.)

On this week's mini episode.. Whoo hoo! The live action "Lilo and Stitch" remake surfed past "A Minecraft Movie " to become the highest grossing 2025 film in the world so far. What's this? Kelly Osbourne is engaged and John M. Chu is is the driver's seat I mean the director chair for the "Hot Wheels" movie. Plus is honor of her birthday today for part of Flashback Fun I take a look back at one of the late Shelly Duvall's most famous films ( and no folks it's not 'The Shining")

On this week's mini episode I say goobye to the late actor Julian McMahon, who sadly passedaway earlier this week. But in better news A tv spinoff of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest  " is in the works and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first film is returning to theaters for two days next month. Plus i go back in time to 2006 when Meryl Streep gave Anne Hathaway totally hell ..

On this week's Weekely Weekend Warrior episode .. Brad Pitt's F1 movie easily ran laps around M3GAN 2.0 to take the domestic box office crown. What's this? A Crimson Tide sequel is in the works and The Devil Wears Prada sequel is now filming? Plus lots of stars including Demi Moore, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Timothee Chalamet Gordon Ramsey and Josh Groban are getting honored with their own Hollywood Walk of Fame stars in 2026, and I go back in time to the 2017 My Little Pony movie for a requested birthday flashback. and and much more.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. the live action "How To Train Your Dragon" bared its teeth and kept the box office crown in week two. Rejoice Lilo and Stitch fans- we're getting sequel to the recent live action remake blockbuster. M3GAN is back with upgrades for her sequel. Plus The next James Bond film found its director and A Minecraft Movie, ( the highest grossing 2025 movie so far) is out on dvd. And for the final Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback I look back at three famous films.. one of whuch taught audiences how to 'paint with all the colors of the wind' 30 years ago.

On this week' s mini episode. (Scottish accent): I have good news fer all o' ye Outlander fans out tha . (And no it isn't when tha final season o' the famous time travelin' romatic drama shall air. ).. Tha upcomi' spinoff is gettin' a second season . ( regular voice) plus the actors bringing Ampert , Wellie, Silka and Panache to life for the Sunrise on teh Reaping film have been reaped err I mean picked. Plus for a birthday requested Flashback fun I take alookat three very different films that have one common link.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast ... Raaawr! The live action 'How To Train Your Dragon " totally flew past expectations and dragon-fired "Lilo and Stitch " off the domestic top spot. This friday discover that time didn't heall everything with the next installment of the 28 Days Later Film series. Plus Pixar's newest film beams its way up to theaters , Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson's new film has a release date and I go back in time to when a certain inconi Steven Speilberg film first swam its way to Hollywood history.

On this week's mini episode .. The perfect casting for "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" continues to grow as Glenn Close and Billy Porter join the film. Country star Laura Alaina has a new role : first time elated mother. Plus what's this? Tom Cruise is getting and honorary oscar? And Great Scot! For part of this week's Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback Fun... I go back to the past to revisit an iconic sci fi comedy that's about to hit a big milestone July 3 ...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior.. not even Ana De Armas' 'John Wick" spinoff "Ballerina" could make "Lilo and Stitch" budge from the top of the charts.. but can the hit live action remake stand its ground when Toothless, Hiccup , Astrid, Stoick and the rest of the How To Train Your Dragon gang fly into theaters this week? May the Schwartz be with you- Mel Brooks is returning as Yogurt in the Scpaceballs sequel with arrives in two years. Plus.. I say farewell to The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, Violent Night 2 has a release date and for a special requested birthday flashback I go back in time to 3 animated Disney films. (One of which taught audience all about the "Circle of Life" and ":Hakuna Matatah" .

On this week's mini episode , I say goodby to 82 year old funk music trailblazer Sly Stone who sadly when up to the recording studio in the sky yesterday. . On the better side of this 9 ( yes 9) people have been Sorted into the Harry Potter tv series .. including everyone's favorite bullying Syltherin . (fake cough : Draco Malfoy) and what's this? There's a new WonderWoman movie in the works? Plus for part of this week's Scorching Summer Blockbuster Flashback .. "Hey you guys!" Guess what film just did the 'Truffle Shuffle to it's 40th anniversary?

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode.. the late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe is getting an enormous recognition from The Academy Museum next year for her heavenly 100th birthday- a massive exhibition celebrating her rise to Hollywood icon. Plus 80s fans rejoice! The lovable Care Bears are getting their own live action film .. their first theatrical movie in almost forty years . And for part of this week's requested Sizzling Summer Blockbuster Flashback Fun, I go back in time eactly 19 years ago , Liev Schreiber  discovers that his son may be the devil incarnate.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode...Ooooh. "Karate Kind Legends" got majorly butt-kicked by reigning box office champ "Lilo and Stitch" and second placer "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning". But can "Lilo and Stitch" stand its ground when the John Wick spinoff film "Ballerina" stethily sneaks into theaters. Plus , Tom Felton will be Draco Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child " on Broadway for six weeks in the fall,and We know the dates for the fifth and final season of Netflix' 'Stranger Things' and the third Knives Out movie drops on the streamer. Not to mention this year's annual Scorching Summer Blockbuster feature kicks off with a certain rum loving, gold toothed pirate that stole a shipload of treasure nearly 22 years ago.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, the live action remake of "Lilo and Stitch" majorly surfed past the final Mission: Impossible movie to rule worldwide, totally plasma -blasting the heck out of industry expectations. Grab some butterbeer to celebrate Harry Potter fans- at long last we know who's stepping into the roles of Harry Ron and Hermione for the upcoming "Harry Potter" tv series. Hi-Yah! "Karate Kid Legends" punches its way to to theater's this week. Plus Rachel Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr are re-teaming up for future holiday movie, the newest Looney Tunes movie blows up on on dvd and much more

On this week's mini episode, ... I'm sorry to tell you this folk but the next two Avengers films got delayed. Grid your loins folks cause a sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" is coming out May 1. Plus for part of a requested birthday flashback I take a look back at one of the late Nora Ephron's most iconic romantic comedies.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Final Destination : Bloodlines " took over the domestic top spot with a 'killer' debut. the live action Lilo & Stitch and the final Mission : Impossible film go head to head over the Memorial Day holiday Weekend. Plus.. Mummy Pig's 3rd little piglet has arrived and Jimmy Kimmel is a first time grandfather. Plus we've got a big, big, big casting update for the "The Hunger Games : Sunrise on the Reaping" film , Sesame Street is headed to Netflix for the next season and whats this? Mattel is making a film out of its Whack-A-Mole game?

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Ooooh. I hate to the bearer of bad news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar the last Airber fans... but their next animated big screen fims have been bumped. I've got great news Bruce Springsteen fans-his biopic " Deliever Us From Nowhere" starring The Bear;'s Jeremy Allen White as The Boss himself will be rocking its way to theaters this fall. And for part of todays ( rare) double birthday requested Flashback Fun.. I go back in time to a famous cheerleading centered teen comedy from 25 years ago.

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"Thunderbolts" may be ruling but will it stand its ground when Death comes calling with the new Final Destination movie? Rejoice Wicked and Bridgerton fans! Wicked is getting tv tv special in the fall on NBC and Peacock and Bridgerton is renewed for season 5 & 6. Plus what's this? Captain America: Brave New World is on dvd abnd i go back in time to a famous film with the late actors Christopher Plummer and Sean Connery.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, grab a cup of tea and crumpets to celebrate "Bridgerton " fans: the hit Netflix series has been renewed for seasons 5 & 6 AND season 4 is coming next year. ( in a bad mario voice) : Great a-news Mario fan ! The Super Mario Bros Movie 's sequel's title has-a been leaked and the -abrother are a-going global. ( regular voice) : Plus in honor of Robert Pattinson's 39th birthday I have a requested flashback at one of his films ( and no it's not "The Batman")

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast .. "Thunderbolts*" kicked off the 2025 summer movie season ( but didn't make as much as Walt Disneyand Marvel Studios were hoping for.) What's this? "Practical Magic 2" "The Hunt for Gullum", and the next "Evil Dead " film all have dates? Plus "Clown in a Cornfield " slashes its way from the page to the big screen and ,,, ( old English voice) There art going to be follow-ups to 10 Things I Hate About You" ? ( Yes thou read-eth that correctly I said follo-ups)

On today's News and Flashback Fun mini episode, I say goodby to two recently passed female entertainers . In better news guess what Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons fans? Their new film "Bugonia" ( an English language remake of 2003's "Save The Green Planet' director by Yorgos Lanthimos) has been moved up and is coming out at the end of October. Bad Yoda voice: Star Wars Day 2025 it is. In honor of it two Stars Wars films for flashback I have for you.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior, not even the return of Obi-Wan -Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker or Ben Affleck could topple "Sinners" from the domestic top spot. Marvel kicks off the summer movie season with their new film "Thunderbolts* and Adam Pearson is staring in the first film version of "The Elephant Man " play. plus.. I' do a double birthday requested flashback fun and Gasp! What's this? Kerry Washington is making a Desperate Housewifves spinoff show?

On this week's News And Flashback Fun Mini episode ,.. to quote the Hogwarts Sorting Hat ( and millions of Harry Potter fans ) " Another Weasley !" Rupert Grint aka Ron Weasely revealed he's now a dad of 2 in the cutest way . Speaking of growing families , rejoice Peppe Pigh fans. the gender of Mummy Pig's 3rd little Piglet has been revealed ! Plus i go back intime to the first true "brat packera film of the 1980s. ( No folks it's not '"The Breakfast Club."