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Broadway stars- they're just like us! When some of our favorite performers aren't onstage, they're at home, cuddling up with their beloved pets. In this edition of Broadway Pets, watch as The Play That Goes Wrong castmates Evan Alexander Smith and Liana Hunt introduce their playful pups, Phoebe and Newman. What's their routine like as a Broadway performer/pet parents? "It's definitely been a big lifestyle adjustment doing this show [with a dog]. Phoebe sleeps right next to me, and at 7am, she is waking me up, ready to have breakfast," explained Smith. "Luckily I have a wonderful wife who is able to take care of Phoebe when I'm at the show and help during the day when I am a literal zombie. I wouldn't be...

Foxtel isn’t chasing the middle anymore. With the addition of HauntTV and Love Pets, it’s targeting audiences who already know exactly what they like — and want more of it. Ghosts or golden retrievers. Take your pick. The channels, delivered through Blue Ant Media, will run on Foxtel’s IP platform, with on-demand access baked in […]

Foxtel Doubles Down on Niche Channels with HauntTV and Love Pets...

To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

This week, you’ll find six new shows (including the Jon Hamm drama Your Friends & Neighbors and the Simu Liu-hosted reality series Got to Get Out), nine returning favorites (including Black Mirror, Doctor Who, Hacks and The Handmaid’s Tale) and 14 finales (including 1923, The Pitt, The White Lotus and Yellowjackets).

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Disney+ doesn’t always have a plethora of new shows every month, but April is not one of those months. In fact, there appears to be quite an array of options that audiences are sure to love. Given how many highly anticipated shows are set to return for brand-new seasons, the streaming platform is certainly the one to have as spring rolls in.

While there will be plenty for animal lovers to watch, there will also be a couple of series fans of Star Wars won’t want to miss. With one of the best shows in the franchise set to make its second season return, fans will undoubtedly want to ready themselves for the rebellion that’s set to come. Definitely a streaming service for the whole family, Disney+ has plenty to offer to viewers of all ages next month.

'Pets' Stream on April 11

A Disney+ original documentary feature,...

April is shaping up to be a big month for Disney+ viewers. With a mix of fresh episodes from fan-favorite series and brand-new specials, there’s something for everyone to dig into. The streaming service is rolling out content that spans action-packed superhero tales, thrilling space adventures, and even a dive into classic Disney history, keeping us glued to our screens all month long.

I’m excited to see how they’re blending heavy hitters from Marvel and Star Wars with some unexpected gems. It’s not just about the big names either—there’s a variety of stuff dropping that’ll appeal to different tastes, whether you’re into intense drama or lighter, behind-the-scenes stories. Let’s break down the top titles hitting Disney+ this month.

‘Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again – Episode 7’ – April 1

Charlie Cox suits up again as Matt Murdock, the lawyer with senses sharper than anyone’s eyes,...

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This spring, Disney+ continues the rollout of “Daredevil: Born Again” and soon welcomes the return of “Andor” Season 2 (and achieving the rare astrological phase in which both Marvel and Star Wars are active on the streamer). Plenty of shows and movies will also join the Hulu library; the Emmy-winning original series “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns after a three-year hiatus with its sixth and final season, and FX will premiere the limited series “Dying for Sex” starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate (based on the podcast from Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer).

Top Pick: “Andor” Season 2

The Emmy-nominated (and IndieWire-beloved) series from Tony Gilroy returns for its second and final season this spring,...

The Walt Disney Company has revealed the Disney Plus April 2025 release schedule, which includes new Originals, movies, and TV series. The Disney+ streaming service features movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals.

The April schedule includes The Abyss 4K, Andor Season 2, Doctor Who Season 2, Guardians of the Galapagos, Light & Magic Season 2, Not Just a Goof, Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America, Pets, Sea Lions of the Galapagos, and more.

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The lineup also includes new episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, David Blaine Do Not Attempt, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, RoboGobo, Sc+, and more.

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Disney+ has revealed the trailer and key art for the upcoming documentary Pets, which will premiere on National Pet Day, April 11. Pets explores the extraordinary relationship that exists between animals and their people, all around the world.

From Disney Branded Television, Imagine Documentaries, and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard (The Mandalorian), the documentary invites viewers on an uplifting journey that showcases the universal love transcending species, filled with moments of laughter, tenderness, and genuine emotion.

Following her documentary Dads in 2019, Howard explores another topic that is very close to her heart. Marking this as her second documentary feature, she perfectly curates her love and interest in animals to relate to any viewer, no matter what their relationship with the pets in their life is like.

“Directing a documentary about the relationship between pets and their people has been a dream for years. There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds,...

Pets don’t care about your skin color, income level, gender identity, or how many followers you have on social media. Their love is unconditional. Filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard turns her camera on the life-altering relationship between humans and their animal family members in the documentary Pets, which just released an official trailer.

Disney+ will debut Pets on National Pet Day.

“Directing a documentary about the relationship between pets and their people has been a dream for years. There’s something about these wordless intuitive bonds, full of mischief and love, that feel like magic. And pet videos? They tap into such pure innocence and happiness, the kind of laughter that catches you off guard and reminds you why we love them so much,” stated Bryce Dallas Howard. “Working with the incredible teams at Imagine Documentaries and Disney Branded Television was an absolute gift, and my hope is that audiences...

"I really do feel like we need each other." Disney has unveiled the official trailer for a new documentary film titled simply Pets, the latest doc creation from filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard following up her Dads doc in 2019. Ready for streaming this spring in April on Disney+. Humorous and heartfelt, this doc feature profiles a diverse cast of characters from every-day pet guardians & lovers, to dedicated animal rescuers, and beyond, highlighting the uniquely vital connections they share with all their dogs, cats, pigs, goats and even birds of prey. Featuring a mix of inspirational stories, archival footage, viral videos, as well as engaging interviews, Pets takes us on a hilarious and poignant journey that celebrates love, loss, and licks along the way. All of the people in this are inspiring! I want to meet them all! I am always so deeply moved and proud of the rescuers everywhere, who take...

Quick Links The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys Became a Literal Pet Project The Sea-Monkeys Sitcom Tried to Take on The Ninja Turtles Why Did The Amazing Live Sea Monkeys Fail to Beat The Ninja Turtles?

The 1990s hosted a bizarre frontier of TV aspirations, including a sitcom that hoped to beat the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at their own game. Television has always featured a collective of colorful creatures, from the menagerie of mares in My Little Pony to the clashing convoys of Transformers. On the small screen, G.I. Joes combated Cobra, and the Ninja Turtles squared off against the Foot Clan, but in the real world, these icons faced different battles, competing for children's imaginations everywhere. Yet, in an endless sea of aspiring franchises, some shows remained so minuscule that one might wonder if anyone saw them at all. The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys represents one of these overlooked gems,...

DC's most exotic 'Justice League' team reunites in a new comic special. The newest member of this fan-favorite team is a beloved Bat-Family member. This comic special has made it clear that this Bat-Family member deserves their own solo series.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Super-Pets Special: Bitedentity Crisis #1!

DCs most exotic Justice League, The Legion of Super-Pets, is back in action, reuniting the beloved pets of the DC Universes greatest heroes for thrilling, animal-centric adventures that every pet owner and animal lover will adore. This reunion is even more exciting with the addition of a new member that will have all Nightwing fans cheering with delight.

The original Legion of Super-Pets lineup included Krypto the Superdog, Streaky the Supercat, Beppo the Super-Monkey, and Comet the Super-Horse, all part of the Superman family. However, the roster has grown and evolved over the years. While some original members remain,...

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for DC Horror Presents #2!

Krypto turns evil in a sinister variant cover, reminiscent of Stephen King's Cujo. DC Horror Presents... features terrifying cover art that's perfect for horror fans. The Superdog's vicious turn could have catastrophic consequences.

As DC enters the wicked world of horror in an upcoming anthology series, Supermans trusted pet dog Krypto goes bad and runs rabid. A vicious variant cover for DC Horror Presents sees the beloved Superdog not being such a good boy and instead becoming an evil and brutal beast. Krypto gets some blood on his paws in the petrifying art thats perfect for horror fans and disturbing for pet lovers.

Tom Fowlers sinister variant cover for DC Horror Presents #2 gives the superhero dog a terrifying twist that basically turns him into a superpowered version of Stephen Kings Cujo. Sitting atop a pile of mutilated body parts and bones,...

Watchmen gets a doggone makeover in Super-Pets Special: Bitedenity Crisis #1 Woof-derful! Classic Watchmen story retold with canine characters, including Ruffschach and Ozymuttdias. Pawsitively hilarious! Spoof stays true to original plot but adds dog puns and visual gags. A barking good time for all fans!

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Super-Pets Special: Bitedenity Crisis #1!A hilarious new parody is giving the groundbreaking superhero story Watchmen a makeover that's just doggone fun. There's hardly a comic book reader alive who isn't at least aware of the classic series. A new comedic take on Watchmen is certain to have even the most hardened fan howling with laughter.

In Super-Pets Special: Bitedentity Crisis' story, "Who Woofs the Woofmen" by Kyle Starks, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal story is retold with a cast of dogs. The Pomeranian is killed and Ruffschach investigates the crime, bringing him back into contact with his allies Bird Dog,...

Cox founded OmniPeace with David Arquette.

Courteney helped design and signed a pair of shoes for the Stuart Weitzman charity shoe auction benefiting ovarian cancer awareness and research.

Appeared in the book, Pets and Their Celebrities, to help raise awareness and money for Last Chance for Animals.

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Courteney Cox has supported the following charities:

21st Century LeadersAvon FoundationBarbara Davis Center for Childhood DiabetesBlue Planet Run FoundationCamp LaurelClothes Off Our BackDeclare YourselfEB Medical Research FoundationElizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationEntertainment Industry FoundationFeeding AmericaFood Bank For New York CityHealthy Child Healthy WorldHillsidesLast Chance for AnimalsLibby Ross FoundationLili Claire FoundationLos Angeles Regional FoodbankMillennium PromiseNational Stroke AssociationOmniPeaceP.A.D.Pediatric Epilepsy ProjectProject A.L.S.Red CrossSpirit of Women Health NetworkSt. Francis Food Pantries and SheltersSusan G. Komen for the CureThe Art of ElysiumThe Lunchbox FundThe Rescue TrainToys for TotsUnited WayWhatever It Takes Read more about Courteney Cox's charity work and events.

Dwayne Johnson starred in both Black Adam and DC League of Super-Pets, featuring similar post-credits scenes. Superman vs. Black Adam fights were teased in both movies, but never ended up happening in the Dceu. Johnson's heavy involvement in Black Adam and vision for the Dceu led to a complete overhaul of DC's cinematic plans.

Dwayne Johnson's Dceu career was short, yet in the space of three months, he managed to star in Black Adam and one other DC movie, with both featuring the same post-credits scene. Black Adam was released in October 2022 and featured Johnson in the titular role and as a producer for the movie. The movie came at a pivotal moment for the Dceu - which was floundering at the box office and earning mixed reviews with every release - and introduced several lesser-known characters to the Dceu canon, including the eponymous hero, Hawkman, and Atom Smasher.

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Tcl will distribute three streaming channels programmed by Hearst Television through the Tcl TV Plus platform. (Courtesy image)

Electronics maker Tcl has signed an agreement with Hearst Television’s Hearst Media Production Group (Hmpg) to distribute three streaming channels through their free, ad-supported streaming television (Fast) platform Tcl TV Plus.

The new channels include Rover Pets, Xplore and the Jack Hanna Channel, and will be available in two categories: Animals and Nature, and Travel and Outdoors.

“Through our partnership with Tcl TV Plus, we’ll introduce new audiences to our Fast Channels and library of more than 4,000 hours of unscripted programming,” Andrew Tew, the Senior Vice President of Global Licensing and Distribution at Hmpg, said in a statement on Monday.

“We are pleased to offer our viewers inspirational stories that allows them endless opportunities to learn and explore,” Catherine Zhang, the Vice President of Content Service and Partnerships at Tcl,...

In addition to helping out with Karma: The Dark World, Wired Productions has also announced that their upcoming gory action title Gori: Cuddly Carnage finally has a release date. The Angry Demon Studio-developed title will arrive on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch on August 29. Digital pre-orders for the PlayStation versions include two days of early access on August 27.

“Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a throwback to the games I played in the late 90’s and 2000’s,” explains Leo Zullo, Managing Director of publisher Wired Productions. “It’s pure adrenaline, fun, outrageous and really a showcase of just what indie gaming is all about – a place for creativity, freedom and the ability to make the game you want to make.”

“It’s been an incredible journey bringing this absurd and action-packed world to life, and we couldn’t be happier to finally share it with players everywhere,...

Keanu Reeves has been a top fan-cast for the McU's Ghost Rider, though Marvel Studios hasn't yet confirmed his casting. Keanu Reeves' Ghost Rider has been imagined in a high-octane fan-made trailer for the MCU. Keanu Reeves has previously expressed interest in playing Ghost Rider, but many other actors have also been suggested for the role.

Keanu Reeves has been imagined as Marvel Studios' Ghost Rider in an action-packed, fan-made trailer amid rumors that the Spirit of Vengeance will be joining the MCU. Following his Marvel Comics' debut in 1972's Marvel Spotlight #5, Johnny Blaze's Ghost Rider quickly became one of Marvel's most popular characters, and has since formed connections with the likes of the Avengers, the Thunderbolts and the Midnight Sons. Although a version of Robbie Reyes' Ghost Rider appeared in Marvel Television's Agents of Shield, Marvel Studios has been heavily rumored to soon be debuting a new...

Porno for Pyros kicked off their “Horns, Thorns, En Halos Farewell Tour” on Tuesday night (February 13th) at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California.

Perry Farrell and company’s final outing is also their first proper tour in 27 years. The band reunited a couple years ago to play a few festival gigs and club shows, but haven’t embarked on a full tour since 1997. The farewell trek is set to run through a March 10th show in Montclair, New Jersey, with tickets to the upcoming shows available here.

Featuring a lineup of Farrell (vocals), Peter Distefano (guitar), Stephen Perkins (drums), and Mike Watt (bass), along with Robin Hatch on keyboards and Farrell’s wife Etty on backing vocals, Porno for Pyros played a 17-song set during the kickoff show.

The set included nine songs from the band’s 1993 self-titled debut, including favorites such as “Pets,” “Meija,” and “Cursed Female”/”Cursed Male.

After playing a few reunion shows last year, Porno for Pyros recently announced a 2024 North American farewell tour.

And while a press release announcing the tour revealed that original members Perry Farrell (vocals), Peter Distefano (guitar), and Stephen Perkins (drums) would be taking part, a bassist was unconfirmed.

That led us to wonder: Would it be original bassist Martyn LeNoble or latter-era bassist Mike Watt? Or someone else altogether?

So, when Heavy Consequence caught up with Farrell recently to discuss the band’s upcoming EP and farewell tour (tickets available here), the singer gave us the scoop on who will be playing bass on the 2024 outing, albeit a bit cryptically at first.

“Martyn LeNoble is a wonderful guy – he loves the outdoors, he loves to track animals out in the wild,” began Farrell. “He really is a naturalist. By the time we got the tour together, Martyn was heading out to the forests.

This Saturday at 9:00 Pm on Animal Planet, “Pets & Pickers” presents a heartwarming episode titled “A Second Chance.” The episode follows the journey of a friendly neighborhood pooch facing eye troubles, as the dedicated team at Raps steps in to provide care, showcasing the compassionate side of the animal rescue organization.

In a surprising twist, the thrift store run by Karen and the team gets a second chance of its own. As they explore old bins destined for the landfill, they uncover an oasis of treasure, turning what seemed like discarded items into valuable finds. This episode promises a perfect blend of heartwarming pet rescue moments and the thrill of discovering hidden gems, making it a delightful watch for both animal lovers and fans of the thrift store adventure genre. Don’t miss “A Second Chance” for a feel-good experience this Saturday.

Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Saturday 2 December 2023 on...

On the heels of announcing their farewell tour, Porno for Pyros played a secret loft party in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend. The gig saw the band performing with Mike Watt, who served as the group’s bassist from 1995 to 1998.

Watt actually played with Porno for Pyros during their first reunion show last year at Welcome to Rockville, while original bassist Martyn LeNoble joined the band for their other 2022 gigs. A press release for Porno for Pyros’ 2024 farewell outing lists Perry Farrell, Peter Distefano, and Stephen Perkins as the touring band, leaving it a bit of a mystery as to who will be playing bass on the full tour.

During the loft show, Porno for Pyros performed a four-song set that included the live debut of recent comeback single “Agua,” along with classic tracks “Good God’s://Urge!,” “Tahitian Moon,” and “Pets.”

As previously reported, the band’s “Horns,...

This holiday season, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.

As the Mallards make their way South for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons,...

In the upcoming episode of “Pets & Pickers” titled “The Aftermath,” airing at 10:00 Pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023, on Animal Planet, viewers will witness the aftermath of a shocking accident at the thrift store. The Thrift Store crew is left in disbelief as they deal with the consequences of the incident, and the donations start flooding in.

This episode takes a closer look at how the team copes with the unexpected turn of events and the outpouring of support from the community. The Thrift Store crew will need to work together to navigate through the challenges and make sense of the aftermath.

Additionally, viewers will also see Allison, one of the key members of the team, taking a patient home to ensure their well-being and prevent any further complications.

“The Aftermath” promises to offer a glimpse into the lives of those who are dedicated to caring for both animals and the thrift store,...

In the upcoming episode of “Pets & Pickers,” which airs at 9:00 Pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023, on Animal Planet, viewers will witness the dedicated efforts of a team that combines veterinary care with a thrift store mission. The team hails from the Regional Animal Protection Society and is motivated by a profound sense of compassion for animals.

Their goal is simple: to ensure that all animals, regardless of their owners’ income, receive the life-saving healthcare they need. This episode sheds light on their tireless work to provide low-income pet families with access to vital veterinary services.

The program showcases their unwavering commitment to animal welfare and the belief that every pet deserves the best care. “A Shell of a Problem” promises to be an inspiring and heartwarming episode that demonstrates the power of compassion in making a positive impact on the lives of both animals and their owners. Don’t miss it!

Harley Quinn pays homage to a beloved internet joke in her latest adventure, replicating The Onion's infamous 'Sicko' meme. The meme reference fits perfectly with Harley's oddball and comedic nature, showcasing her love for cracking jokes and referencing comedy greats. Harley's tribute to The Onion's meme in the midst of chaos at a superpowered dog show is a fitting and hilarious way to honor the internet's greatest jokes.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #2!The DC Universe's resident comedian Harley Quinn acknowledges a fan-favorite meme in her latest adventure. The clown pays homage to a beloved internet joke in the most hilarious way possible.

In Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder #2's story "Great Petspectations" by Ted Brandt and Ro Stein, it's the Gotham City Pet Club's Annual Show, and the League of Super-Pets has just won 'Best in Show'. Tim Drake...

Drew Carey, who took over as host of “The Price is Right” in July 2007, reacted to the news that Bob Barker died earlier Saturday. Carey tweeted, “Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world. There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever. #RIPBobBarker We love you.”

Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world. There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever.#RIPBobBarker

We love you

— ʎǝɹɐƆ ʍǝɹᗡ (@DrewFromTV) August 26, 2023

He also posted a photo of himself and Barker from the set of “The Price is Right” and captioned it with a simple broken-heart emoji.

This holiday season, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids – teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen – the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.

As the Mallards make their way South for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons,...

Porno For Pyros are celebrating their 30th anniversary in the fall by hitting the road for the first time since 1998. The Horns, Thorns El Halos tour kicks off October 8 in Wheatland, California, and wraps up November 20 in Austin, Texas. Ticket pre-sales begin Wednesday, July 12.

Perry Farrell formed Porno For Pyros in 1992, shortly after Jane’s Addiction called it quits, with Jane’s drummer Stephen Perkins, guitarist Peter Distefano, and bassist Martyn LeNoble. Their 1993 single “Pets” hit #1 on the Modern Rock chart, and the video went into heavy rotations on MTV,...

"Alright puppies, playtime's over!" Paramount has debuted the first official trailer for the animated sequel Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, once again directed by animation filmmaker Cal Brunker. This is a follow-up sequel to the Paw Patrol: The Movie from 2021, bringing the kid's favorite animated TV series to the big screen. This September, a new breed of heroes hits the big screen. Meet the "Mighty Pups" in this amusing new Super trailer for Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. This seems to be a riff on DC's Super-Pets movie, with a meteor crash landing and giving "magical" powers to the group of Paw Patrol pups, turning them into superheroes. Of course, the villain wants to steal their powers. The eccentric voice cast includes Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Kim Kardashian, North West, Saint West, Chris Rock, James Marsden, and Kristen Bell. Nice use of the "I've got the powa!

Gizmo. Predator. Slimer. Dustin from “Stranger Things.” These are just a few popular characters that have been turned into official Chia Pets in recent years, and more are coming soon.

This Halloween season, Neca will be turning Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams from Netflix series “Wednesday” and Ghostface from Scream into Chia Pets!

The handmade decorative planters promise full growth in 1-2 weeks, with the “Wednesday” Chia Pet depicting Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams looking down at a spooky black and green plant. The Ghostface planter is particularly interesting, as the plant you grow atop his head is intended to form his iconic black hood – it looks more like a Bob Ross hairdo, however.

Thing from the “Wednesday” series gets his own Chia Pet as well, seen below.

You can pre-order all three Chia Pets from Entertainment Earth today.

Expect them in October 2023.

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If you didn’t get enough Krypto in DC League of Super-Pets, hold onto your leash because James Gunn is bringing the Man of Steel’s loyal pooch back for Superman: Legacy. During an interview with the Toronto Sun, longtime collaborators James Gunn and Chris Pratt spoke about their new film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. While discussing the latest exploits of Star-Lord and his merry band of a-holes, Gunn teased that Krypto would appear in his upcoming Superman film, Superman: Legacy.

While discussing other ways the dynamic duo could work together, Gunn joked that Pratt could play Krypto in Superman: Legacy. “I was hoping I could cast you as Krypto… the Superdog,” Gunn told Pratt. “But you’d have to be like Maria, and you’d have to do motion capture on set, and walk around on your hands and knees.” Pratt, always ready to lean into a bit,...

Sony’s Bullet Train was the global and international box office leader for the studios during its sophomore frame with an added 17M from 61 overseas markets for an offshore cume of 60M and global riding the rails past 100M for 114.5M through Sunday.

The international holdover markets dropped 40; word of mouth is good and there’s track ahead for the Brad Pitt-starrer as Korea, Italy and Japan are still to come. Korea’s Yonhap news agency this week dedicated a story to the fact that Pitt is due to visit the market for the first time in eight years, reportedly jetting in to promote the film later this week.

France was the lead market on BT this weekend with 1.7M (though locally Toei’s One Piece Film: Red caused a ruckus with what we hear was a No. 1 start at 3.34M). The French cume on BT is 5.8M. The UK is currently at 6M.

In a career that’s spanned nearly five decades, it’s pretty amazing that The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the first animated movie Harrison Ford has ever done. Since he’s never played an animated character — or an animal — before, we asked him if he faced any new challenges in trying to figure out [...]

The post How Harrison Ford Found His Inner Dog For ‘Pets’ Movie appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.

Chicago – As a pet owner, I know firsthand that I want an exciting life for my guinea pigs. When I’m off at work, I’d like to think that they throw parties or have some sort of hangouts with other guinea pigs or pets in the area. The alternative being the sad realization that they are stuck in their cage while I’m away, probably bored out of their little minds. “The Secret Life of Pets” franchise continues to brings the fantasy to life, even if the sequel feels too tame.

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Let’s get back to the important part: the totally healthy fantasy social life I’ve created for my guinea pigs. Whenever I’m gone I like to imagine they are having fun (mis)adventures that may or may not include acts of superheroism or even crimes. “The Secret Life of Pets 2” continues to scratch that itch,...

Dark Phoenix failed to rise at the North American box office over the weekend, where the superhero installment was beaten out by the animated offering The Secret Life of Pets 2. Overall, it wasn't a high-earning frame at the nationwide box office, although the specialty box office proved lucrative for Mindy Kaling's Late Night.

Universal and Illumination's animated family film Pets 2 collected $47.1 million on 4,561 screens. The pic earned a middling response from critics, with a 54 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but fared better with audiences, receiving an A- CinemaScore. Forty percent of Pets' audience was ...

Dark Phoenix failed to rise at the North American box office over the weekend, where the superhero installment was beaten out by the animated offering The Secret Life of Pets 2. Overall, it wasn't a high-earning frame at the nationwide box office, although the specialty box office proved lucrative for Mindy Kaling's Late Night.

Universal and Illumination's animated family film Pets 2 collected $47.1 million on 4,561 screens. The pic earned a middling response from critics, with a 54 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but fared better with audiences, receiving an A- CinemaScore. Forty percent of Pets' audience was ...

The X-Men are hoping that even after “Avengers: Endgame” steamrolled the box office in April, comic-book fever is alive and well when “Dark Phoenix” opens this weekend. But some furry friends could prevent the band of mutant superheroes from claiming victory in North America.

Universal and Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets 2” and “Dark Phoenix” will be battling for the top spot on domestic box office charts, with each film expecting a debut around $50 million to $55 million. Even amid a crowded summer moviegoing market, some industry prognosticators anticipate that both titles have the potential to surpass $60 million in their inaugural weekends.

“Dark Phoenix,” the first X-Men installment and blockbuster-hopeful to be released by Disney since the studio’s completed merger with 20th Century Fox, is touching down in 3,700 theaters. Disney is more cautiously estimating a start between $40 million and $50 million. That would rank as one of the franchise’s lowest openings,...

Disney’s “Aladdin” is showing plenty of worldwide drawing power with $121 million overseas for the weekend, opening in first place in nearly all international markets.

The reboot of the 1992 animated classic has received strong family attendance with a significant gain on Saturday and Sunday. China leads the way with an estimated $18.7 million for its three days for a first-place finish.

Disney said that in Europe, “Aladdin” is tracking ahead of “Maleficent” and “Cinderella” for the same markets. The U.K. is the top European market with $8.4 million ahead of openings of both “Rocketman” and “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” which both debuted ahead of their Us launches. The “Pets” sequel opened with $4.1 million.

Italy generated $6.6 million for “Aladdin” in its second highest opening weekend to date in 2019, behind only “Avengers: Endgame” with a 52% market share. “Aladdin” also posted the second highest opening weekend to date in 2019 in Spain, 37% ahead...

There are, somehow, three entire plotlines that drive Chris Renaud’s fizzy, frequently silly “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” a worthy if slightly less delightful sequel to the director’s 2016 animated hit. First, there’s the life-lesson-heavy story that centers around ostensible franchise star Max as he deals with crippling anxiety after a major life change. Then, there’s the wacky tale of Max’s love interest (go with it), bubbly Pomeranian Gidget (Jenny Slate), tasked with caring for Max’s cherished toy while he embarks on a trip, only to lose it in a terrifying apartment filled with cats.

So far, so cute, but there’s the third story: Bonzo bunny Snowball (Kevin Hart), believing he is an actual superhero, joins forces with newbie Shih Tzu Daisy (Tiffany Haddish) to save an abused white tiger cub from a very, very evil circus. For a franchise that’s literally...

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that it will open a theme park ride based on “The Secret Life of Pets” next year.

The news about the upcoming ride, titled “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!,” came on Wednesday, two months before the sequel opens on June 7. It will be located adjacent to the “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” attraction.

The ride will take theme park customers in vehicles through recreations of New York City streets toward a pet adoption event. Like the 2016 animated hit, the ride will explore what pets do when their owners aren’t home.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring another exciting Illumination movie-based ride to our guests,” said Karen Irwin, president and chief operating officer of Universal Studios Hollywood, in a statement. “’The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’ will capture the essence of the popular film and invite our guests to...

As Universal nears the June release of its sequel to The Secret Life of Pets, it has announced plans for a ride spawned from the Illumination animated franchise that will open in 2020 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Pet adoption is the main concept of the ride, whose subtitle is “Off the Leash.” Theme-park guests will take on the role of stray puppies, joining characters from the movies, among them Max, Snowball, Gidget, Chloe and Duke.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring another exciting Illumination movie-based ride to our guests,” said Karen Irwin, President and COO, Universal Studios Hollywood. “’The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’ will capture the essence of the popular film and invite our guests to live vicariously through some of their favorite characters as they embark on a one-of-a-kind experience only available at Universal Studios Hollywood.”

The ride will blend live, dimensional and animated characters...

Buenos Aires — Four venerable professionals from the cinema world joined on Monday evening for Queer Cinema In Latin America, a frank discussion on Latin America’s role within the queer filmscape for Ventana Sur’s Industry conference series held at the Uca campus in Buenos Aires. Touching on advancements in character arc and notable achievements in recent years, the panel spoke to the ongoing trend of giving a voice to marginalized communities and just how far cinema has come in regards to showcasing queer stories, admitting there’s progress to be made.

Leading the panel was Diego Trerotola, local film critic and director of Festival Asterisco. Trerotola spoke to fellow panelist, Argentine film director Albertina Carri, about the progression of her films “Barbie También Puede Estar Triste,” “Pets,” and “Las Hijas del Fuego.”

“18 years ago you made films with dolls, ten years ago with found porn footage, and now you...

"Home stay home." Universal has debuted a new TV spot to promote the Olympics featuring footage from the new animated version of The Grinch. We still haven't seen an actual trailer for this movie yet, so this is our first look and it's a fun 30-second spot showing off the furry green character. This version of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch is being made by Illumination Entertainment (of Despicable Me, Minions, Pets, The Lorax) and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of Christmas meanie The Grinch. No other official voice cast has been revealed yet. The footage is all themed specifically for the Olympics and likely won't show up in the actual movie, but at least it's something to start with for now. I'm also not sure why the teaser poster shows a very young Grinch - perhaps we'll see his origin story in this, too? We'll have to wait to find out.

By Todd Garbarini

Directors Joe Dante (1984’s Gremlins) and Allan Arkush (1979’s Rock ‘n’ Roll High School) cut their teeth in Hollywood putting together trailers for Roger Corman films in the early 1970s and got the idea to make their own film by piecing together stock footage from other Corman pics and shooting a story around the clips. Armed with $55,000 from Mr. Corman, Hollywood Boulevard is the result. Released in 1976 on a smattering of screens, Hollywood Boulevard is a charming and entertaining send-up of Hollywood filmmaking which stars the incomparable (and sadly, the late) Candice Rialson as Candy Wednesday, a fresh-off-the-bus naïve blonde who, at the ripe old age of twenty-four, wants to be an actress and walks straight into the office of agent Walter Paisley (Dick Miller). His advice to just go out and walk the streets and be seen is taken quite literally, and she finds herself suckered...

7th Update, Monday 5:20 Pm: This weekend, Illumination Entertainment further proved it’s not just an animation label relegated to a Russian-speaking villain and yellow Tic-Tac guys as The Secret Life Of Pets came in well above its weekend estimates with $104.35 million gross, the sixth-best opening in July and second best for an animated film during the month after last year’s Illumination title Minions ($115.7M).

In what appeared to be a two-note summer between Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory ($423M) and Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War ($406.2M), Pets widened the landscape with the third-best debut of the season, giving way to what many believe will be a more successful second half of the summer than the first (at least in regard to spreading the wealth). With an A- CinemaScore, Pets is certain to do a 3x multiple, getting it to $313M stateside. Minions finaled with a 2.9 multiple...

Stars: Mike Cartel, Al Valletta, Seeska Vanderberg, Cindy Donlan, Jody Lee Olhava, Cheryl Gamson, Georgia Durante, Debbie Poropat, Alexis Alexander, J. Christopher Senter | Written and Directed by Mike Cartel

Ralph, played by director Mike Cartel (Pets, The Outsider) and his buddy Jason, played by Al Valletta (The Incredible Hulk, Alley Cat) are just a couple of guys who live in Nevada and run a worm farm (…. you can just smell the American Dream right there). One day, whilst shooting and catching some rays, they see two shady characters dumping a chest. They soon discover there is a body of a naked young girl who lays unconscious. This is Fate, played by Seeska Vanderberg (Bitter Heritage). The guys take her back to the farm to nurse her back to health until they are ambushed and kidnapped by a commune of foxy female cultists (That’S the American Dream right there right!

.Not available on DVD. column since it began nine months ago and I realize that 19 of the previous 24 films I.ve written about are from the decade of the 1970.s. It.s not that there aren.t worthy forgotten films of the 50.s, 60.s or 80.s that have yet to see life in digital format, it.s just that, being born in 1961, it was the .70.s when I came of age and I.ve always had a fixation with the many films I saw at the drive-in in the last half of that decade. Besides, only from the politically incorrect .70.s could have come a disco musical comedy about a woman with a talking vagina.

Chatterbox, made in 1977, is no porn film (though bare breasts abound), but a silly R-Rated comedy based on a ridiculous but titillating situation that today doesn.t seem at all sleazy or dirty but really funny and kind of innocent.