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‘Bo Burnham: Inside (The Songs)’ Releasing on CD & Vinyl

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The music from Bo Burnham’s newest special, Bo Burnham: Inside, is releasing on CD and vinyl!

Pre-orders for both are currently available on his website or at any of the locations listed on this page. Signed copies of the CD are available on his website. The vinyl has sold out at multiple locations at the time of this writing.

Inside took the world by storm when it was released in May 2021. It has been nominated for six Emmys and has taken home the Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Streaming Sketch Series, Variety Series, Talk Show, or Comedy/Variety Special. Burnham also took home the honorary Virtuoso Award at the HCA TV Awards.

You can watch Bo Burnham: Inside on Netflix now.

‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Images Released for Season 3, Episode 7 “Goodbye Elizabeth”

We’re now half way through season 3 of Roswell, New Mexico and the show continues to deliver surprises and drama every week! Last week gave us several big reveals (check out our recap here). Jones switched places with Max, Ramos is somehow connected to Jim Valenti’s radio and Kyle’s disappearance, oh and Jones is the one who put Maria in a coma. The CW released new images of upcoming episode 7, “Goodbye Elizabeth.” (We’re not going to dwell too hard on that title, a.k.a. we’re in denial about anyone dying!) The full synopsis reads:

“HEATHER HEMMENS DIRECTS – Liz’s (Jeanine Mason) plan does not go as expected, putting herself, Isobel (Lily Cowles) and Michael (Michael Vlamis) in danger. Meanwhile, Eduardo (guest star David DeSantos) confides in Alex (Tyler Blackburn). Also starring Nathan Dean, Michael Trevino, Heather Hemmens and Amber Midthunder.”

“Goodbye Elizabeth” is written by Kristen Haynes and Christopher Hollier. It will also be Heather Hemmens’ Roswell directorial debut! The newly released images show a recovered (or at least awake) Maria, Alex and Ramos (that can’t be good after last week!), and Liz with Max and Isobel! There are also some great behind the scenes shots of Heather Hemmens directing!

“Goodnight Elizabeth” airs Monday, September 6 on The CW.

‘Big Shot’: Disney+ Renews Series for a Season 2!

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After months in limbo, Disney+ has finally renewed Big Shot for a season 2! Season 1 wrapped up in June, and without spoiling too much, the finale left it pretty open for another season.

Big Shot follows Marvyn Korn, an NCAA basketball coach who finds himself ousted as head coach after he gets in a heated argument. He believes his career is over until he’s presented with an opportunity to coach a girl’s high school basketball team.

At first, he hates the idea of teaching high school, let alone a team of girls. As they begin to work together, the team and Marvyn teach each other some pretty valuable lessons along the way.

Big Shot stars John Stamos as Marvyn, Yvette Nicole Brown as Sherilyn, and Jessalyn Gilsig as Holly. Nell Verlaque, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Cricket Wampler, Tisha Custodio, Monique Green, and Tiane Le also star.

Season 1 of Big Shot is available to stream on Disney+.

Ed Sheeran Announces Second Single “Shivers” Release Date With a Sneak Peek Clip

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Ed Sheeran has announced the release date of his next single “Shivers” off his highly anticipated fourth studio album =. Fans only have to wait one more week, as “Shivers” will release on all platforms Friday, September 10. Sheeran also treated fans to a short 18-second clip of the song on social media. Check out the clip below!

= (Equals) will release on October 29, and the full tracklist is as follows:

1. “Tides”
2. “Shivers”
3. “First Times”
4. “Bad Habits”
5. “Overpass Graffiti”
6. “The Joker And The Queen”
7. “Leave Your Life”
8. “Collide”
9. “2step”
10. “Stop The Rain”
11. “Love In Slow Motion”
12. “Visiting Hours”
13. “Sandman”
14. “Be Right Now”

Make sure to pre-save “Shivers” and = on your favorite listening platform now!

‘Moonfall’: Watch the Teaser for Roland Emmerich’s Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Film

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Lionsgate has premiered the first teaser for Moonfall, a sci-fi film from director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day).

In Moonfall, something has knocked the moon out of its orbit and sent it to plummet towards Earth, destroying the planet as we know it.

“With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler (Academy Award® winner Halle Berry) is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson, “Midway”) and a conspiracy theorist K.C. Houseman (John Bradley, “Game of Thrones”) believes her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is.”

Moonfall also stars Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Eme Ikwuakor, Carolina Bartczak, and Donald Sutherland. Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser, and Spenser Cohen wrote the film.

Check out the Moonfall teaser below.

Moonfall premieres in theaters on February 4, 2022.

Creation Entertainment Announces ‘Game of Thrones’ Official Fan Convention, Coming 2022

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Winter is coming, … and so is another brand-new convention from Creation Entertainment!

The latest franchise to join Creation Entertainment’s impressive slate of offerings is none other than the iconic and unforgettable HBO series Game of Thrones. This will be the first officially licensed fan convention for the series and is being held in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment.

Based on the ongoing book series by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones is an epic fantasy drama created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Comprised of 8 seasons and 73 episodes, this critically acclaimed series details the gruesome battle for the Iron Throne of Westeros and all of the bloodshed, battles, journeys, love, and loss that follow. The series’ extensive ensemble cast includes the likes of Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Alfie Allen, Peter Dinklage, and more.

Creation Entertainment announced today that the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will launch February 18-20, 2022 at the Rio Hotel & Suites Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As per Creation Entertainment,

Fans of the franchise can expect an action-packed experience with three days of programming featuring special guests, panel discussions, cosplay and trivia competitions, autograph signing sessions, photo opportunities, sales of exclusive ‘Game of Thrones’ merchandise and more. The full convention schedule along with ticket pricing and on-sale dates will be announced in the coming months.”

Fans can stay up-to-date on all the latest news on the convention by signing up for the Raven Newsletter.

Stay tuned for more information.

Interview: Author Liz Braswell Talks the Latest Twisted Tale Series Addition ‘What Once Was Mine’ [EXCLUSIVE]

What would happen if Rapunzel’s mother drank the essence of Moondrop flower rather than the Sundrop flower? That’s the question posed in the latest book in Disney’s Twisted Tales Series, What Once Was Mine, written by Liz Braswell. This enchanting adventure story explores a new and darker twist on the well-loved tale and we sat down to talk with Liz all about it!

Nerds and Beyond: First off I want to say congratulations on another amazing addition to the Twisted Tales Series! Tangled is a personal favorite and I loved how fresh and unpredictable this book really is.

Liz Braswell: Thank you!

Nerds and Beyond: In this retelling, Rapunzel has powers of the Moondrop flower instead of the Sundrop flower. Now, the Sundrop flower was straightforward in its abilities but the Moondrop is much more complex. How much research did you have to do into moon phases and where did you get the ideas for the unique abilities of her hair?

Liz Braswell: Funny you should ask…my dad was a scientist and is an amateur astronomer, so moons and stars are always sort of in the back of my mind.  The “puzzle” in the wildflowers at the ancient circle of stones is based on constellations he taught me as a kid (along with the magnitude of the objects, which were of course unnecessary in a fairy tale). I did have to double check on how long each “official” moon phase lasts and at what time it might rise in central/eastern Europe! The idea for her hair’s changing abilities just flowed naturally from the fact that they come from the moon, which changes…

Nerds and Beyond: This story of Rapunzel comes with another interspersed story of a brother telling his sister this new version while she gets chemo treatments at Sloan Kettering. Tell us a little about where that idea came from and what it meant to you to write it.

Liz Braswell: As I say in my author’s note at the end of the book, my “baby” sister had cancer. She was in her thirties so not technically a baby, but she will always be my little sister. I went to most of her chemo sessions and we tried to make it as lighthearted as possible, with movies, special guests, a rotating cast of friends, etc.  She lost her hair from all the treatments…and hair is obviously such an important part of Rapunzel! Again, the whole thing flowed naturally — and made for a good reason for the twist this time.

Nerds and Beyond: We meet several new characters like Gina, an up and coming adventurer. Where did the inspiration to include her on Rapunzel’s journey come from? Why not stick to just Rapunzel and Flynn?

Liz Braswell: Because third wheels are always fun? Seriously: since I’m not telling the exact same story as the movie, it’s good to have another character for the two to relate to and play off of.

Nerds and Beyond: Opposite that, we also get to see lots of favorites from the original film. Did you know right away who you wanted to bring back for the story?

Liz Braswell: Well Maximus and Pascal, obviously!  And I wanted to spend time with the king and queen…they deserved a little more of their own stories told.

Nerds and Beyond: You also take a turn into real historical lore with the Countess Bathory making an appearance. I love how you rooted some of the story in real lore. Are you a history/lore fan as well?

Liz Braswell: I mean, I majored in Egyptology…took nine years of Latin…yeah, I’m a history fan! But also a long time ago I was hardcore goth and into vampires. Obviously the Lady isn’t a real one, but the legends!

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Nerds and Beyond: Without giving away spoilers of course, did you have a favorite moment or element when you were writing?

Liz Braswell: Actually, my favorite bit isn’t a spoiler at all: it’s when her feet touch grass for the first time. The scene sort of mirrors the one in the movie, but with more explanation of her thoughts and feelings. Feeling her joy through my words was amazing. Oh, also I really enjoyed the running joke of how she doesn’t know the right names for animals, having only grown up with stylized, illuminated books. I wonder how many readers will realize that the “deadly bear” begging her for food is actually a fox…

Nerds and Beyond: What do you hope readers will take away from What Once Was Mine

Liz Braswell: Rapunzel is a complicated story: what is it like to be coddled like a princess–but imprisoned your whole life? Can you be materially rich and privileged, but suffer real pain? How does someone emerge from nearly 20 years confinement relatively sane and with an optimistic view of the world? What is a “real” mother? I think if the reader comes away pondering these things, I’ll have done my job.

Nerd and Beyond: What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects you would like to shout out?

Liz Braswell: A secret Twisted Tale project! Also more from my series Stuffed, which is about how monsters are real and your stuffed animals really do protect you from them at night. If you’ve ever slept with a Stuffy, you need to read these books!

What Once Was Mine hits shelves September 7.

‘The Suicide Squad’ Is Sitting Ducks With New Numskull TUBBZ Collectibles

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The duck pond is about to get a whole lot more chaotic as Numskull launches The Suicide Squad TUBBZ collectibles.

TUBBZ cosplaying duck figurines represent characters from popular movies, TV shows, video games, and comics from Jurassic Part to Back to the Future and Lord of the Rings. The Suicide Squad collection joins these other ducks on the pond with four unique ducks. You can catch a glimpse of them in the following video, and find full descriptions below.

Harley Quinn: She is just as irrational and unpredictable even as a duck. Her hair is in plaits, she is in her signature red/black clothing, and she is clearly up to no good. She has crazy thoughts on her mind.

Bloodsport:  There’s no doubt the other ducks are going to be in fear of this marksman. As usual he’s on a mission. Don’t get in his way. He is in his new hi-tech suit and he’s going to use it as only he can. He’s armed and dangerous.

Peacemaker: If anyone can restore calm and peace, it’s this guy. He wants peace at whatever cost. He’ll even fight for it. His helmet is firmly in place and the red jacket is on. He’s good to go.  

TDK aka The Detachable Kid: Well, he has one hell of a superpower, removing his own limbs and turning them into weapons! He’s easy to spot, with a twisted limb ready for action and his striking green suit complete with mask.

If collectible ducks are your jam, or you’re just a fan of The Suicide Squad, be sure to grab the collection here.

‘Midnight Mass’: New Cast Poster Revealed!

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With just a few weeks to go until the premiere of Mike Flanagan’s (The Haunting of Hill House) latest horror project, a brand-new poster featuring the cast of the upcoming Midnight Mass has been revealed.

Midnight Mass tells the tale of a small, isolated island community whose existing divisions are amplified by the return of a disgraced young man (Zach Gilford) and the arrival of a charismatic priest (Hamish Linklater). When Father Paul’s appearance on Crockett Island coincides with unexplained and seemingly miraculous events, a renewed religious fervor takes hold of the community — but do these miracles come at a price?

The series also stars Kate Siegel, Rahul Abburi, Crystal Balint, Matt Biedel, Alex Essoe, Annarah Cymone, Annabeth Gish, Rahul Kohli, Kristin Lehman, Robert Longstreet, Igby Rigney, Samantha Sloyan, Henry Thomas, and Michael Trucco.

Check out the ominous poster below, and be not afraid …

Midnight Mass Poster
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After a series of cryptic videos, the first teaser trailer was released back in August, giving audiences a peek into what this chilling new series has in store. Flanagan has confirmed that the full trailer will drop next week.

The name Midnight Mass may seem familiar to those that follow Flanagan’s body of work, because it previously appeared as a book in his 2016 slasher film Hush and again in his 2017 adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Gerald’s Game.

Midnight Mass is executive produced by Flanagan and Trevor Macy for Intrepid Pictures.

This seven-episode limited series will premiere exclusively on Netflix on September 24.

‘What Once Was Mine’ Review: A Witchy Twist to Rapunzel’s Story

What would happen if Rapunzel’s mother drank the essence of the Moondrop flower instead of the Sundrop flower? That’s the premise behind What Once Was Mine, the latest edition in the bestselling A Twisted Tale series from Disney. Author Liz Braswell adds dimension and undertones of dark, enchanting magic to the tale of Rapunzel. She also asks hard questions about the nature of privilege, what it means to be a mother, and explores the importance of one’s self through Rapunzel’s hair and the interlacing story of Daniella who is undergoing chemo treatments.

Braswell delivers a magical, witchy tale just in time for fall as Rapunzel learns about the powers her hair, infused with the essence of the moon, holds. Readers are treated to a host of new characters as well as old favorites with unexpected twists. Every tale in this series feels special, but What Once Was Mine cleverly entwines the real-world folklore of Countess Bathory (if you’re a folklore fan, look her up) giving the tale an extra dark flavor I didn’t expect from a Rapunzel retelling and one I very much hope we see again in the future. This book feels darker and more mysterious with the elements of magic and the moon at the center of the story. Where the original film is all about Rapunzel’s journey to the lights, here Rapunzel’s journey is focused on discovering herself, her real heritage, and the magic within. Taught to fear her hair her entire life, it’s a beautiful moment as Rapunzel steps into her own power and grows as a character.

Of course, the story wouldn’t be complete without Flynn Rider who is just as charming in print as on screen. Braswell expertly brings him to life with not only his dashing Flynn Rider attitude but also granting fans wonderful heartfelt moments highlighting the complexity of being human. She also gives us a look into the (twisted) mind of Gothel and what she’s been up to (hint: it’s not good) while Rapunzel is in the tower and after she makes her escape. The story is excellently told and well-rounded with multiple points of view on the ever-changing adventure. What begins as a trip to see the lanterns ends where Rapunzel could never have guessed. Readers won’t be able to put this book down as Rapunzel finds herself on the run with Flynn, Gina, and Pascal, a new challenge around every corner. This retelling shakes the tale of Rapunzel down to its bare bones and rebuilds it with changes that feel natural and magical, giving us an entirely new story to lose ourselves in.

What Once Was Mine publishes September 7!