Pronoucing Names @ The Globes

Golden Globes Producers on Pronouncing Names, Podcast Category

[Big Fin] Doctor Who Christmas: It's a Wonderful War

Doctor Who: Christmas: It's a Wonderful War and Other Stories

From a sleepy English village to an asteroid on the edge of creation, Christmas is celebrated across all of time and space. But beneath the snow and behind the tinsel... the monsters are waiting.

DHS Targets Chicago Tribune

Trump Administration Targets Chicago Tribune Over ICE Coverage

The Trump administration has ramped up its attacks on American journalists, and its latest target is the Chicago Tribune

Hollywood: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films
Hollywood Alarmed

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to impose a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, marking the first time his tariff policies would target a service rather than goods. Industry leaders warn such a move could disrupt Hollywood’s reliance on international production hubs in Canada, the U.K., and Australia, threatening U.S. jobs and billions in exports. The announcement, which reignites Trump’s feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds new uncertainty for an industry already struggling to rebound from pandemic-era box office declines.

Chicago Reader Aquired!

Chicago Reader gets a lifeline with acquisition
by Seattle-based Noisy Creek

"The Reader has been at risk of shutting down too many times over the years," the newspaper said in a note to readers today.

HBO's "The Gilded Age" Gets Season 4

HBO Renews Original Drama Series
THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season

The Emmy®-nominated HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s THE GILDED AGE has achieved praise for its ensemble cast, costume design, and Emmy®-winning production design. The season three finale will air on Sunday, August 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) and all episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.

LEGO Masters Jr. Premieres Aug. 18

MOVE OVER GROWN-UPS, THE BRICKS ARE BACK WITH THE KIDS!

Budding Brick Builders Team Up With Celebrities In New Four-Week Special Event Series Lego(R) Masters Jr. Launching Monday, August 18 @ 8/7C On Fox And Streaming The Next Day On Hulu.

Kelly Osbourne To Host The All-New Format Based On Fox's Hit Series Lego Masters.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Article

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the newest series in the nearly
60-year-old franchise, warped into San Diego Comic-Con

They introduced the full cast and the first trailer for the show, which will debut
in early 2026.

Dean Cain: Superman Too Woke

Former Superman Dean Cain Says
Hollywood Has Made the Character Too ‘Woke’

Dean Cain is not a fan of the direction Hollywood is taking Superman. The actor, who played the superhero on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997, said he is concerned about James Gunn‘s vision for the character.

Andersonville MidSommar Fest 2025 - New

Andersonville
MidsommarFest 2025
Pics and Video(s)

Midsommarfest is located in Andersonville, a neighborhood located on Chicago's north side. The festival takes place on Clark, from Foster Avenue (5200 N) to Gregory (just north of Catalpa). It ran from June 13-15, 2025.

Universal Horror Unleashed Chicago

CHICAGO:
Universal Destinations & Experiences
To Open Universal Horror Unleashed

Plan to put horror venue near casino casts new doubt on stalled megaproject

Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

YOU MADE EYE CONTACT
Monster High Skullector M3GAN Doll

She’s escaped containment, just in time for a movie sequel. Our doll version is online: faceplate off, systems unstable, and ready to infiltrate your shelf.

LC3 Collector Con Coming to Lake County

Lake County Collector Con (LC3)
is coming to Hawthorn Mall
on July 12, 2025

Lake County Collector Con (LC3) is the LARGEST TRADING CARD, ANIME, AND POP CULTURE EVENT in northern Illinois!

Back To The Future in Chicago!

Great Scott! It's Back The Future in Chicago!

Back to the Future in Concert ... June 26-28, 2025

Charlie Chaplin: FBI Target?

How Charlie Chaplin Became an FBI Target

Chaplin’s wild soirées around Venice Beach and his affinity for very young women garnered the interest of J. Edgar Hoover and his federal agents.

Academy Elects 2025 Board of Governors

THE ACADEMY ELECTS 2025-2026 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2025-2026 Board of Governors.

Super•Horror•Rama in Chicago June 27-28

SUPER•HORROR•RAMA

Night of the Creeps
Fright Night
@ The Music Box Theater
June 27 + June 28

Midnight Queers: Exploring Queer subtext in classic '80s horror! Free button with every ticket!

[Metro Planet] 47th Annual Superman Celebration

METROPOLIS — It’s coming!
The 47th Superman Celebration
is taking place June 13-June 15

Sensory Feast Comes to Chicago

A Cutting-Edge Dining Experience Inspired
By Mystical Adventures Is Coming To Chicago

It's a one-of-a-kind dining experience featuring a delicious three-course meal, projection mapping tech and storytelling.

Anime Conventions: Chicago July 4-6

Anime Midwest returns with 15,000+ attendees
to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Rosemont
Convention Center in Chicago!
July 4-6, 2025

Anime Midwest returns with 15,000+ attendees to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and Rosemont Convention Center in Chicago!

A Night with Alex Ross / June 28

A Night with Alex Ross
Exclusive VIP evening with one of the most
legendary comic book artists of our time!
Saturday, June 28

Step into the extraordinary world of comics and creativity at A Night with Alex Ross—an exclusive VIP evening with one of the most legendary comic book artists of our time.

Superman Day | June 12

SUPERMAN DAY | JUNE 12!
A SPECIAL DAY TO CELEBRATE EVERYTHING-SUPERMAN

SUPERMAN DAY was founded by DC 2013 to originally commemorate the movie "Man of Steel," but it now has evolved to celebrate everything SUPERMAN related.

Orlantis Arts + Sketches @ Superman Celebration 2025

SUPER ORLANTIS'S ART AND SKETCHES
TO APPEAR AT THE SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
JUNE 13-15, 2025 | METROPOLIS, IL

The artist will be appearing at the Artist Alley all three (3) days of the celebration.

Jamie Arron Kelley Performs @ 2025 Superman Celebration

Jamie Aaron Kelley
International Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist
Saturday, June 14th | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Back by Popular Demand! A Must See -- Live Music ... Saturday, June 14th.

32nd Annual Superman Collectors Auction

Annual Superman Collectors Auction
and Spaghetti Dinner
Returns for it's 32nd Year!
Saturday June 14, 2025

Dinner 5pm Saturday June 14th 2025 till 6:15 pm awards and auction.

Kickball Game Returns to Superman Celebration

SUPERFRIENDS OF METROPOLIS
5th ANNUAL KICKBALL RETURNS
FRIDAY, JUNE 13th @ 4:30 p.m.

Historic Dedication Honoring Jim Hambrick!

Historic Dedication Honoring Jim Hambrick!
Friday, June 13th - 9:15 a.m.
Metropolis, IL – at the Superman Statue

Jim Hambrick, founder of the Super Museum, will be recognized with a Metropolis Historic Marker! The unveling will take place in front of the Super Museum, honoring Jim's incredible contributions to preserving Superman history in Metropolis, IL.

Superman Takes Flight @ Superman Celebration 2025

SUPERMAN TAKES FLIGHT OVER
THE SKIES OF METROPOLIS, IL
FOR THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Look, up in the sky...its drones! Friday, June 14th at 8:30 p.m.

Add'l Artists + Writers Announced for Superman Celebration 2025

Les Garner, Ko Ancira, Matt Schorr
Tim Cue, Nolan Tweedy, Mark Smith
William Conder, Liam Hay, Jeremy Thevenot

All These Prominent Artists or Writers will
Attend the 2025 Superman Celebration
June 13-15, 2025 in Metropolis, IL

Artist Trevor Hawkins @ Superman Celebration 2025

ARTIST TREVOR HAWKINS
WILL APPEAR AT THE SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
JUNE 13-15, 2025

Be sure to visit Trevor at the Superman Celebration Writers Way!

Moonlit Prom @ Superman Celebration 2025

METROPOLIS MOONLIT PROM
Dress for Any Era or Universe!
Thursday, June 12, 2025
(104 W 4th St, Metropolis, IL 62960)

You're invited to an exciting night at the Elks Lodge in Metropolis for the Moonlight Prom—a special event where everyone is welcome to cut loose and get creative!

Cover Band Killer Pimps @ 2025 Superman Celebration

Superman Celebration Welcomes
Killer Pimps
Friday, June 13 @

Be sure to visit the City National Bank Metro Stage from 7-9pm, Friday, June 13

[Oscars] Movie Theater Owners Want to Vote

Movie Theater Owners Want to Vote for Oscars
and Push to Join the Academy
'We Watch Everything… It’s a No Brainer’

Super Bowling @ The Superman Celebration

SUPER BOWL[ING] AT THE
2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Join family and friends and make new friends the night before the Celebration begins with bowling!

William Hood at Superman Celebration 2025

WILLIAM HOOD RETURNS TO THE
SUPERMAN CELEBRATION JUNE 13-15, 2025

William be appearing all three days at the Celebration. You can find him at Artist Alley/Writers Way, which is located downstairs SICIL Building, 101 West 8th Street. beside Lois Lane Statue on 8th and Market.

Jim + Lora Pinkstaff @ Superman Celebration 2025

JIM + LORA PINKSTAFF TO APPEAR AT
THE 2025 SUEPRMAN CELEBRATION JUNE 13-15

Jim and Lora will appearing at the Celebration all three days June 13-15.

Todd Black @ Superman Celebration 2025

WRITER TODD BLACK TO APPEAR AT
THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
JUNE 13-15, 2025

Todd will be appearing at the Writer's Way June 13-15 at the Celebration

Peter Melonas @ Superman Celebration 2025

ARTIST PETER MELONAS TO APPEAR @ THE
2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION | JUNE 13-15

Catch Peter at the Artist Alley all three days of the celebration!

Odette Annable @ Superman Celebration 2025

ODETTE ANNABLE
"REIGN" FROM THE TV SERIES "SUPERGIRL"
TO APPEAR AT THE
2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH

Odette will only be available at the Celebration for Saturday, June 14th.

Michael Ironside @ Superman Celebration 2025

MICHAEL IRONSIDE
TO APPEAR
@ THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION
JUNE 13th ONLY

Michael will be appearing at the celebration Friday, June 13th.

Penciller Jim Hall @ Superman Celebration 2025

Penciller Jim Hall to Appear
@ The 2025 Superman Celebration
June 13-15, 2025

Jim Hall: Comic Book Penciller for DC Comics and Others

Sean Dulaney @ Superman Celebration 2025

ARTIST SEAN DELANEY
SET TO APPEAR AT THE ARTIST ALLEY
@ THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Super 5K Fun Run/Walk @ 2025 Superman Celebration

MCDAC SUPER
5K FUN RUN/WALK 2025
THURSDAY, JUNE 12@ @ 7PM

This yearly event benefits the Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition; held in conjunction with the Metropolis Superman Celebration June 13-15, 2025. Sign up here.

Steel City Shuffle @ 2025 Superman Celebration

METROPOLIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
STEEL CITY SHUFFLE
JUNE 15 @ THE SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Poker Run or Walk: Raffle Prizes, 5 Stops, $200 Best hand

Steven Walden @ Superman Celebration 2025

ARTIST STEVEN WALDEN TO APPEAR
@ THE 20025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Steve's schedule at the Celebration is TBD.

Ed Gross @ Superman Celebration 2025

WRITER ED GROSS
TO APPEAR @
THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Ed will be appearing this year at the celebration at the Writer's Way.
His full schedule TBD.

Dean Cain @ Superman Celebration 2025

"LOIS & CLARK" STAR
DEAN CAIN
APPEARS AT THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Dean will be available only one (1) day, Saturday, June 14th at the celebration.

Anais Fairweather @ Superman Celebration 2025

ANAIS FAIRWEATHER
SPECIAL GUEST @
THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Anais is best known for her portrayl as the voice of "Supergirl."

Bob McLeod @ Superman Celebration 2025

BOB MCLEOD
SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST
AT THE 2025 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION

Be sure to visit him at the Artist/Writers Way in Metropolis June 13-15.

Gavin Smith @ Superman Celebration 2025

Calling all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans!
Gavin Smith is coming to Metropolis!
Meet Comic Artist Gavin Smith June 13-15 in the
Artist Alley & Writer's Way

[Oscars] Oscars Biggest Snubs!

OSCAR'S BIGGEST SNUBS

THESE LEGENDARY PERFORMERS DIDN'T
ALWAYS GET THE RESPECT THEY DESERVED!

[Oscars] Edith Head Made Hollywood Galmorous

EDITH HEAD
THE OSCAR-WINNING COSTUME DESIGNER MADE
HOLLYWOOD EVEN MORE GLAMOROUS

1924, Edith Head arrived at the film studio which would become Paramount Pictures to interview for a costume sketch artist job. She clutched a portfolio of drawings and paintings borrowed from her fellow art class students because she wasn't confident in her own abilities. "Struck dumb with admiration for anyone with such diverse talents, I hired the gal on the spot," recalled chief designer Howard Greer in his memoir.

Instagram: Maggie Reed aka "Mermaid Mama Maggie"

Have you heard of Maggie Reed, also known as “Mermaid Mama Maggie”?

Wicked For Good Movie Trailer

UNIVERSAL PICTURES ANNOUNCES
THE GLOBAL THEATRICAL PREMIERE OF THE FIRST EVER
TRAILER FOR

EXCLUSIVELY IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE AT SPECIAL WICKED SCREENINGS
ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

Academy President Kahn Passes

STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF FORMER
ACADEMY PRESIDENT RICHARD KAHN

LOS ANGELES, CA – Former Academy President Richard Kahn passed away
Saturday, April 5, in Los Angeles. He was 95.

[Music] Licence to Kill 35th Anniversary

LICENCE TO KILL: 35th ANNIVERSARY REMASTERED
EXPANDED LIMITED EDITION (2-CD SET)

La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions and Universal Music Enterprises mark the 35th Anniversary of the sixteenth 007 film Licence To Kill, with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer Michael Kamen’s original motion picture score. Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the 1989 film stars Timothy Dalton as James Bond in his second turn as 007 and is helmed by John Glen, directing his fifth Bond film.