WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode... despite ruling, "Minions and Monsters" did set off any really big fireworks at the box office over the Fourth of July holiday weekend . But can the yellow pill shaped Minions stand up agains the live action Moana or will they get washed away ? Huge news Avatar : The Last Airbender fans! "Aang : The Last Airbender " is debutin...

On this week's mini episode.. Milo Ventimigla is now a dad of two and what's this ? "Obsession" has passed the $400 million mark worldwide and AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood is starring in her first movie? Plus in honor of their birthdays today, I look back at Sylvester Stallone and Geofrey Rush's breakthrough films ..

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Not So ) Mini Episode.. It's official folks: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are married.. and you'll never believe which celeb married them. in the words of Moana's demigod Maui " What can i say except " You're Welcome!" Maui's voice actor " Dwayne "The Rock " John has confirmed there's going to be a th...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Toy Story 5' continued to rule the box office charts while "Supergirl" majorly crashed hard. Rejoice "Spirited Away" fans, at long last the "Spirited Away" play is going on a world tour and stopping in Los Angeles September - October 2027. Not to mention the cult classic "Dark Shadows" tv series...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior , 30 + years on and the "Toy Story" gang is still going strong. " Toy Story 5" had an outstanding debut that blew all all expectations out of the water. But can Woody, Buzz , Jessie stand their ground against "Supergirl " this Friday ? (Probably.). Elizabeth Banks is taking audiences on a magical bus ride in the future. She'll...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Semi ) mini episode.. What's this ? Anne Hathaway is having her third child? (In the words of her "Princess Diaries" character Mia Thermopolis: " Shut... Up!" Plus George Lucas has a role in "Minions & Monsters" and I go back in time fourteen years ago to when Thor, Tony Stark, Cliff Barton, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romo...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Disclosure Day " massively invaded the top spot proving that Stephen Speilberg is still king of the summer blockbuster. But can the film stay on top when our old friends Woody, Jessie , Buzz and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang return to theaters this Friday for "Toy Story 5". Alas Daveigh Chase- the 35 year old for...

On this week's mini episode I say goodby to the prolific author Jane Yolen, who sadly joined fellow late children's book authors Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak and Beverly Cleary and countless others in that book store in the sky. On the better side of things.. Vroom ! Vroom! The first "Fast and the Furious " movie is racing its way back to theaters this August...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Scary Movie" extended horror's hit reign as the horry -comedy spoof took over the domestic top spot and becoming the top debuting film in the long running series. But can it keep the crown when Stephen Spielberg's mysterious "Disclosure Day" invades theaters? Speaking of Spielberg , I take a look backat one of his famous s...

On this week's mini episode .. Actress Sienna Miller is going down the aisle with actor Oli Green. What's this? The upcoming live action Netflix series "Scooby Doo: Origins" is having a real dog play the famous food loving talking dog? Plus in honor of Johnny Depp's 63rd birthday today I go back in time to revisit three of his films for part of today's Flashback Fun. ( An...

On this week's mini episode..I say goodbye to "Buffy the Vampire " show star Anthony Head - who sadly joined his late co-stars Nicholas Brendon and Michelle Trachtenberg in that heaven tv studio set. In better news, Jason Statham's new action comedy "Jason Statham Stole My Bike" will ride its way to theaters in August 2027 and What's this? Seth Rogen  and  Evan Gold...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode, "Backrooms" rocketed to the top with an astounding huuuuge debut that nobody saw coming . But will the psychological horror indie stay on the domestic box office throne when the long awaited "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie" arrive on the box office battlefield? Praise StarClan Warriors book fans- an animate...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not So ) Mini Episode.... I say good-bye to 80 year old "Star Wars" and "Return of the Jedi " film editor Marcia Lucas who went to that heavenly galaxy above. On the better side of things .. brace yourself Minecraft fans we have a new title for the upcoming sequel to last year's unforeseen 'block-buster' . ( Get it ? '...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , " The Mandalorian and Grogu" rocketed to the the top of the Memorial Day holiday box office.. but will they be able to fight off the creepiness of "Backrooms" when it opens this week? Boop-boop-de-boop! iconic cartoon character Betty Boop is making her way to the big screen for the first time ever in her nearly 100 year old history! P...

On today's breaking news podcast, I say goodbye to the legendary voice behind The Powerpuff Girls' Professor Utonium and Star Wars: The Clone Wars Tom Kane.. who sadly passed away yesterday .. One the better side of the things, Amazon Prime Video's Creed tv series " Delphi" has found its cast and whats this? Disney+ is making an Ella Enchanted TV series?

On this week's News , Spoiler Free Review and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Dylan Sprouse is about to get a new role later this year- first time father and Josh Duhamel is now a dad of three. Plus the offial cast list for CoComelon: The Movie and The Batman : Part II have been revealed . And for part of today's 2 part requested Flashback Fun I go back in time to revisit Aubrey Hepburn'...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior , oooooh.. " The Devil Wears Prada 2" gave "Mortal Kombat II" a knockout blow as the fashion centered sequel kept the glamorous domestic box office crown. Coming this friday .. A young man is about to learn why he should be careful about who he wishes for. What's this? "Kpop Demon Hunters" is getting a global concert tour...

On this week's News And Flashback Fun episode..... Exciting news Full House fans! Candance Cameron Bure ( aka DJ Tanner) is going to be a first time grandmother this year! Plus the voice cast for Oscar winning Korean directer writer Bong Jong Ho's anticipated animated film debut has been announced and Frieda McFadden's new book "The Divorce" is going to be made into a movie.....

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast , "The Devil Wears Prada 2" strutted to the domestic box office throne with quite a dazzling debut . But can it keep the box office crown when Mortal Kombat II enters the threatrical fighting ring this friday? Lock up you children.. cause the Sanderson sister are coming back to run 'amok,amok amok' once again: "Hocus Pocus 3&...

On This week's mini episode,,, Who hooo ! Racehorse Golden Tempo just raced his way into history by winning the Kentucky Derby on Sunday. ( Yoda voice): Star Wars Day 2026 today is. For part of traditional Star Wars Day flashback go back nearly 46 years to when movie-going world introduced to wise , short ,green ,smart FrankOz voiced ( late) Jedi Master Yoda I shall. .

On this week's News And Flashback Fun mini episode.. I've got bummer news for Narnia fans.. Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Film - now called "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has been moved out of 2026 and is coming February 12 2027 instead. (Grrr!) .. But it's getting an expanded wide release (Hooray!) , Deigo Luna has joined the live action Tangled remake and we have...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Michael" basically told bad reviews to .. 'Beat It' ( yes I know- that pun was bad... but I couldn't resist) as it 'moonwalk-ed to quite the record shattering debut. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" kicks off the 2026 summer movie season in high ( fashion) style this friday. What's this? The 4th Brendan Fraser Mummy...

On thi week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is still wearing the box office crown .. but that will probably change once the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" moonwalks into theaters tomorrow. What's this? Josh Groban is engaged and there's going to be a biopic about the late french French chef who reportedly inspired Ratatouille's Auguste Gusteau? Plus for a reques...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun ( Not Really) Mini Episode, ,...Brace yourselves Divergent book fans! Veronica Roth 's new Divergent series is coming out this october .. but its not a sequel or prequel series but rather a re-imagining with a pretty big twist. Plus Eddie Muphy and Martin Lawrence are grandparents and I make a correction from last week's show. Plus in honor of both...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun mini episode .. Top Gun Fans are rejoicing : Paramount finallly announced that "Top Gun 3 " is in development ! What's this? Eminem is now a doting grandfather of two and Natalie Portman's having a third child? Plus i got back in time to 1956 fora very well known movie musical .