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'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Celebrates 60 Years with A New Anniversary Vinyl

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates 60 Years with A New Anniversary Vinyl

For generations of families, autumn hasn’t truly arrived until the leaves start to crisp, the porch lights flicker, and Linus Van Pelt stakes his claim in the most sincere pumpkin patch he can find. This October, Charles Schulz’s timeless television masterpiece, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, officially turns 60 years old. To celebrate six decades of rocks in trick-or-treat bags and nighttime vigils, Craft Recordings is pulling out all the nostalgic stops with a magical, limited-edition vinyl reissue. Spun right out of our collective childhood memories, this anniversary release arrives on August 7, 2026, and is available for pre-order starting today. A Visual and Auditory Time Capsule The centerpiece of this diamond-anniversary celebration is a gorgeous, eye-catching 45 RPM zoetrope LP. As the record spins on your turntable, the specially illustrated disc creates a breathtaking moving animation of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang right before your eyes. The jacket also features a brand-new, reflective

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2026
Apple TV+ Just Renewed the Hit Genre Series 'Widow's Bay' for Season 2

Apple TV+ Just Renewed the Hit Genre Series ‘Widow’s Bay’ for Season 2

Pack your bags and prepare to be haunted: Apple TV+ has officially renewed its hit horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay” for a second season! And we are totally here for it! The announcement comes at the perfect time, dropping just ahead of the highly anticipated season one finale on Wednesday, June 17. Clearly, Apple is so obsessed with this island nightmare that they’ve also locked down creator and showrunner Katie Dippold (Ghostbusters, The Heat) to an exclusive, multi-year overall deal. The series, led by Emmy winner Matthew Rhys, quickly secured a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes (even holding a flawless 100% score at its debut). Critics are already calling it “the show of the summer” and “better than Martha’s Vineyard”—though, to be fair, Martha’s Vineyard has significantly fewer ancient curses. Rebranding an Island (With Terrible Cell Service) Set 40 miles off the coast of New England, Widow’s Bay follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a man trading Soviet espionage (The Americans)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in 'The Furious' In Our Interview

Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you call yourself a martial arts connoisseur, the name Joe Taslim should instantly cause your adrenaline to spike. The man has spent over a decade delivering some of the most electrifying physical performances in modern cinema history. He froze the competition as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat. He tore up the tarmac in Fast & Furious 6. And he impressed us as Li Yong in the absolutely magnificent action series “Warrior” ( Netflix and Max). However, before he became a cinematic icon, Taslim was a world-class professional Judo athlete. He collected gold medals at national and Asian championships. Now, he’s translating that elite, real-world mastery into what is officially tracking as the action movie of the summer: The Furious. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical carnage, we caught up with Taslim for an exclusive interview. We discussed the film’s relentless choreography, the heavy emotional weight driving the story, and more. A Double-Barrel Shot of Righteous Vengeance What truly elevates The Furious

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
From Haddonfield to the Woods: 'Halloween' Legend Sandy Johnson Joins' Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light'

From Haddonfield to the Woods: ‘Halloween’ Legend Sandy Johnson Joins’ Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light’

If you’re building a horror movie cast, you might as well invite the woman who started cinema’s biggest sibling rivalry. Sandy Johnson, the original scream queen who played Judith Myers in John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece Halloween, has officially joined the cast of the upcoming found-footage supernatural feature, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. Nearly fifty years after launching one of the biggest franchises in horror history, Halloween’s Johnson is trading the suburbs of Haddonfield for some seriously cursed woods. Don’t Go Into the North Carolina Woods Directed by Carissa Pierson, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light blends deep-woods terror and mixes it with found-footage realism. The film follows a paranormal investigation team. They aim to track down the bloody legacy of a centuries-old cult called The Children of the Hollow. However, their search leads them straight to a cursed lantern, an ancient evil, and many regrets. A Seriously Eclectic Cast Johnson isn’t the only familiar face wandering into the occult. The film’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Sidney's Back and Ghostface Brought Merch: 'Scream 7' Hits 4K UHD Steelbook

Sidney’s Back and Ghostface Brought Merch: ‘Scream 7’ Hits 4K UHD Steelbook

Just when Sidney Prescott thought she could finally enjoy a quiet family dinner without someone asking about her favorite scary movie, the universe went and greenlit another sequel. Scream 7 is officially slashing its way onto Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook, 4K UHD, and DVD on June 16th. Amazon is dropping an exclusive, glow-in-the-dark bundle. One that is practically begging to take up prime real estate on your media shelf. The Amazon Exclusive (What’s in the Box?) If you secure your pre-order through Amazon, you get more than just the goriest entry in the franchise—you get actual loot: -Exclusive Custom Cover Art that will make your regular Blu-ray cases jealous. -A Limited Edition Glow-in-the-Dark Ghostface Vinyl Figure, custom-crafted by Handmade By Robots. It’s cute, it’s creepy, and it radiates radioactive green energy when the lights go out. Keeping It in the Family Ghostface is back, and shocker: this time it’s personal. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has been living the quiet

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Paramount+ Drops the Entire 'Among Us' Animated Series

Paramount+ Drops the Entire ‘Among Us’ Animated Series

If you’ve spent the last six years harboring deep-seated trust issues and shouting “SUS!” at your friends across a digital spaceship, your time has finally come. Paramount+ completely blindsided the entertainment world at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. The series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson walked out on stage, dropped a brand-new trailer, and casually announced that the entire 10-episode first season of Among Us is available to stream right now. No marketing campaign. No countdown. Just pure, unadulterated social deception dropped straight onto your TV screen. The Ultimate Office Drama (In Space) Created by Owen Dennis (Infinity Train) and animated by the absolute legends at Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Venture Bros.). The series takes the baseline mechanics of the wildly addictive Innersloth game and turns it into a full-blown animated space comedy. The plot is a direct translation of the multiplayer phenomenon. A group of eccentric, brightly colored crewmates are tasked with hauling literal garbage across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Ryan Murphy's Series Adaptation "The Shards" Snags New Trailer Ahead of Premiere

Prep School Psychos: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Locked for August Debut

American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is officially bringing his latest dark, bloody teenage nightmare to the small screen with “The Shards.” The acclaimed 2023 prep school thriller novel is getting a high-profile television adaptation from creator Ryan Murphy. You know Murphy, he’s the twisted mind behind “American Horror Story.” Bloody Buckley High Set in 1981 Los Angeles, the semi-autobiographical tale follows 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis during his final year of prep school. His golden, privileged world shatters with the arrival of a mysterious, handsome new transfer student named Robert Mallory. Robert’s unsettling presence perfectly coincides with a wave of gruesome local murders committed by a serial killer called The Trawler. An Elite Ensemble Cast The series features an incredible mix of seasoned genre veterans and striking new Hollywood breakouts. That includes Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) as teenage Bret. Homer Gere—son of screen legend Richard Gere—will portray the deeply unsettling Robert Mallory. Kaia Gerber (Shell),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of 'The Furious'

Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of ‘The Furious’

If you are a martial arts purist who has been begging for an old-school, bone-crunching action film, one that values high-velocity practical stunt work just as much as it values emotional stakes, your summer salvation has officially arrived. The Furious is locked and loaded to smash its way into theaters this week on June 12, 2026! So, to celebrate what is on track to be the undisputed martial arts movie of the summer, we sat down for an exclusive chat with the film’s star, Xie Miao. The Story The narrative framework of The Furious is a beautiful, no-nonsense vehicle designed entirely for maximum cinematic carnage. Wang (Xie Miao), a father, witnesses his young daughter being snatched off the street by a human trafficking ring. However, the corrupt local authorities offer absolutely zero help. Refusing to let his daughter become a statistic, Wang decides to tear the criminal underworld apart piece by piece. Along his path of absolute destruction, he crosses

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious 'The Exorcist' Film

Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious ‘The Exorcist’ Film

The power of Christ compelled him, and the cameras have officially stopped rolling. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has officially wrapped filming on his highly anticipated, top-secret installment of The Exorcist franchise! The acclaimed director took to Instagram to celebrate the massive production milestone with fans: “That’s a wrap. What an incredible experience. Forever grateful to this extraordinary cast and crew!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) A Fresh Holy War Do not expect a lazy rehash of William Friedkin’s pristine 1974 masterpiece. Do not expect a direct sequel to 2023’s’ widely panned The Exorcist: Believer, either. Instead, Flanagan is crafting an entirely original, standalone narrative set within the deeper margins of the universe. Flanagan is openly aiming for the throat with this highly confidential script, promising an absolute gauntlet of terror. And according to his statement that it is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made, you know it has to be good, because, let’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
Daniel Stamm’s 'Lockbox' Drops a Dread-Inducing New Trailer

Daniel Stamm’s ‘Lockbox’ Drops a Dread-Inducing New Trailer

If you thought Evil Dead alum Lou Taylor Pucci learned his lesson about opening sketchy, ancient books back in 2013, Dark Castle Entertainment is here to prove that some people never learn. Pucci is officially back in the literary danger zone in the first trailer for Lockbox, the latest supernatural thriller from The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm. From Your Headphones to the Big Screen The film serves as a highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of a fan-favorite episode from the hit anthology podcast Knifepoint Horror. Created by Soren Narnia, the story was adapted for film by Emmy-winning playwright Justin Yoffe. For those unfamiliar with the source material, Knifepoint Horror has racked up over 10 million downloads since 2010. And it operates under the SpectreVision Radio banner—the audio network founded by Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, and Josh C. Waller. The cinematic adaptation has assembled an absolute Mount Rushmore of modern scream queens to anchor the dread. Carla Gugino, the undisputed MVP

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026

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'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Celebrates 60 Years with A New Anniversary Vinyl

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates 60 Years with A New Anniversary Vinyl

For generations of families, autumn hasn’t truly arrived until the leaves start to crisp, the porch lights flicker, and Linus Van Pelt stakes his claim in the most sincere pumpkin patch he can find. This October, Charles Schulz’s timeless television masterpiece, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, officially turns 60 years old. To celebrate six decades of rocks in trick-or-treat bags and nighttime vigils, Craft Recordings is pulling out all the nostalgic stops with a magical, limited-edition vinyl reissue. Spun right out of our collective childhood memories, this anniversary release arrives on August 7, 2026, and is available for pre-order starting today. A Visual and Auditory Time Capsule The centerpiece of this diamond-anniversary celebration is a gorgeous, eye-catching 45 RPM zoetrope LP. As the record spins on your turntable, the specially illustrated disc creates a breathtaking moving animation of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang right before your eyes. The jacket also features a brand-new, reflective

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2026
Apple TV+ Just Renewed the Hit Genre Series 'Widow's Bay' for Season 2

Apple TV+ Just Renewed the Hit Genre Series ‘Widow’s Bay’ for Season 2

Pack your bags and prepare to be haunted: Apple TV+ has officially renewed its hit horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay” for a second season! And we are totally here for it! The announcement comes at the perfect time, dropping just ahead of the highly anticipated season one finale on Wednesday, June 17. Clearly, Apple is so obsessed with this island nightmare that they’ve also locked down creator and showrunner Katie Dippold (Ghostbusters, The Heat) to an exclusive, multi-year overall deal. The series, led by Emmy winner Matthew Rhys, quickly secured a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes (even holding a flawless 100% score at its debut). Critics are already calling it “the show of the summer” and “better than Martha’s Vineyard”—though, to be fair, Martha’s Vineyard has significantly fewer ancient curses. Rebranding an Island (With Terrible Cell Service) Set 40 miles off the coast of New England, Widow’s Bay follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys), a man trading Soviet espionage (The Americans)

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in 'The Furious' In Our Interview

Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you call yourself a martial arts connoisseur, the name Joe Taslim should instantly cause your adrenaline to spike. The man has spent over a decade delivering some of the most electrifying physical performances in modern cinema history. He froze the competition as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat. He tore up the tarmac in Fast & Furious 6. And he impressed us as Li Yong in the absolutely magnificent action series “Warrior” ( Netflix and Max). However, before he became a cinematic icon, Taslim was a world-class professional Judo athlete. He collected gold medals at national and Asian championships. Now, he’s translating that elite, real-world mastery into what is officially tracking as the action movie of the summer: The Furious. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical carnage, we caught up with Taslim for an exclusive interview. We discussed the film’s relentless choreography, the heavy emotional weight driving the story, and more. A Double-Barrel Shot of Righteous Vengeance What truly elevates The Furious

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
From Haddonfield to the Woods: 'Halloween' Legend Sandy Johnson Joins' Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light'

From Haddonfield to the Woods: ‘Halloween’ Legend Sandy Johnson Joins’ Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light’

If you’re building a horror movie cast, you might as well invite the woman who started cinema’s biggest sibling rivalry. Sandy Johnson, the original scream queen who played Judith Myers in John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece Halloween, has officially joined the cast of the upcoming found-footage supernatural feature, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light. Nearly fifty years after launching one of the biggest franchises in horror history, Halloween’s Johnson is trading the suburbs of Haddonfield for some seriously cursed woods. Don’t Go Into the North Carolina Woods Directed by Carissa Pierson, Witchcraft: The Lanterne of Light blends deep-woods terror and mixes it with found-footage realism. The film follows a paranormal investigation team. They aim to track down the bloody legacy of a centuries-old cult called The Children of the Hollow. However, their search leads them straight to a cursed lantern, an ancient evil, and many regrets. A Seriously Eclectic Cast Johnson isn’t the only familiar face wandering into the occult. The film’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Sidney's Back and Ghostface Brought Merch: 'Scream 7' Hits 4K UHD Steelbook

Sidney’s Back and Ghostface Brought Merch: ‘Scream 7’ Hits 4K UHD Steelbook

Just when Sidney Prescott thought she could finally enjoy a quiet family dinner without someone asking about her favorite scary movie, the universe went and greenlit another sequel. Scream 7 is officially slashing its way onto Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook, 4K UHD, and DVD on June 16th. Amazon is dropping an exclusive, glow-in-the-dark bundle. One that is practically begging to take up prime real estate on your media shelf. The Amazon Exclusive (What’s in the Box?) If you secure your pre-order through Amazon, you get more than just the goriest entry in the franchise—you get actual loot: -Exclusive Custom Cover Art that will make your regular Blu-ray cases jealous. -A Limited Edition Glow-in-the-Dark Ghostface Vinyl Figure, custom-crafted by Handmade By Robots. It’s cute, it’s creepy, and it radiates radioactive green energy when the lights go out. Keeping It in the Family Ghostface is back, and shocker: this time it’s personal. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has been living the quiet

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Paramount+ Drops the Entire 'Among Us' Animated Series

Paramount+ Drops the Entire ‘Among Us’ Animated Series

If you’ve spent the last six years harboring deep-seated trust issues and shouting “SUS!” at your friends across a digital spaceship, your time has finally come. Paramount+ completely blindsided the entertainment world at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. The series stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Liv Hewson walked out on stage, dropped a brand-new trailer, and casually announced that the entire 10-episode first season of Among Us is available to stream right now. No marketing campaign. No countdown. Just pure, unadulterated social deception dropped straight onto your TV screen. The Ultimate Office Drama (In Space) Created by Owen Dennis (Infinity Train) and animated by the absolute legends at Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Venture Bros.). The series takes the baseline mechanics of the wildly addictive Innersloth game and turns it into a full-blown animated space comedy. The plot is a direct translation of the multiplayer phenomenon. A group of eccentric, brightly colored crewmates are tasked with hauling literal garbage across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Ryan Murphy's Series Adaptation "The Shards" Snags New Trailer Ahead of Premiere

Prep School Psychos: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Locked for August Debut

American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is officially bringing his latest dark, bloody teenage nightmare to the small screen with “The Shards.” The acclaimed 2023 prep school thriller novel is getting a high-profile television adaptation from creator Ryan Murphy. You know Murphy, he’s the twisted mind behind “American Horror Story.” Bloody Buckley High Set in 1981 Los Angeles, the semi-autobiographical tale follows 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis during his final year of prep school. His golden, privileged world shatters with the arrival of a mysterious, handsome new transfer student named Robert Mallory. Robert’s unsettling presence perfectly coincides with a wave of gruesome local murders committed by a serial killer called The Trawler. An Elite Ensemble Cast The series features an incredible mix of seasoned genre veterans and striking new Hollywood breakouts. That includes Igby Rigney (The Fall of the House of Usher) as teenage Bret. Homer Gere—son of screen legend Richard Gere—will portray the deeply unsettling Robert Mallory. Kaia Gerber (Shell),

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026
Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of 'The Furious'

Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of ‘The Furious’

If you are a martial arts purist who has been begging for an old-school, bone-crunching action film, one that values high-velocity practical stunt work just as much as it values emotional stakes, your summer salvation has officially arrived. The Furious is locked and loaded to smash its way into theaters this week on June 12, 2026! So, to celebrate what is on track to be the undisputed martial arts movie of the summer, we sat down for an exclusive chat with the film’s star, Xie Miao. The Story The narrative framework of The Furious is a beautiful, no-nonsense vehicle designed entirely for maximum cinematic carnage. Wang (Xie Miao), a father, witnesses his young daughter being snatched off the street by a human trafficking ring. However, the corrupt local authorities offer absolutely zero help. Refusing to let his daughter become a statistic, Wang decides to tear the criminal underworld apart piece by piece. Along his path of absolute destruction, he crosses

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious 'The Exorcist' Film

Mike Flanagan Wraps Production on His Mysterious ‘The Exorcist’ Film

The power of Christ compelled him, and the cameras have officially stopped rolling. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has officially wrapped filming on his highly anticipated, top-secret installment of The Exorcist franchise! The acclaimed director took to Instagram to celebrate the massive production milestone with fans: “That’s a wrap. What an incredible experience. Forever grateful to this extraordinary cast and crew!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) A Fresh Holy War Do not expect a lazy rehash of William Friedkin’s pristine 1974 masterpiece. Do not expect a direct sequel to 2023’s’ widely panned The Exorcist: Believer, either. Instead, Flanagan is crafting an entirely original, standalone narrative set within the deeper margins of the universe. Flanagan is openly aiming for the throat with this highly confidential script, promising an absolute gauntlet of terror. And according to his statement that it is “the scariest movie” he’s ever made, you know it has to be good, because, let’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
Daniel Stamm’s 'Lockbox' Drops a Dread-Inducing New Trailer

Daniel Stamm’s ‘Lockbox’ Drops a Dread-Inducing New Trailer

If you thought Evil Dead alum Lou Taylor Pucci learned his lesson about opening sketchy, ancient books back in 2013, Dark Castle Entertainment is here to prove that some people never learn. Pucci is officially back in the literary danger zone in the first trailer for Lockbox, the latest supernatural thriller from The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm. From Your Headphones to the Big Screen The film serves as a highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of a fan-favorite episode from the hit anthology podcast Knifepoint Horror. Created by Soren Narnia, the story was adapted for film by Emmy-winning playwright Justin Yoffe. For those unfamiliar with the source material, Knifepoint Horror has racked up over 10 million downloads since 2010. And it operates under the SpectreVision Radio banner—the audio network founded by Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah, and Josh C. Waller. The cinematic adaptation has assembled an absolute Mount Rushmore of modern scream queens to anchor the dread. Carla Gugino, the undisputed MVP

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026
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