WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, exciting news Narnia book fans - Greta Gerwig's "Narnia" movie has cast the actress playing the White Witch. Hunger Games Fans rejoice! Jesse Plemmons will be bringing the younger version of Plutarch Heavensbee to life for The Hunger Games : Sunrise on the Reaping film. Plus I go back to three very different film versions of fam...

On this week's Weekly Weened Warrior... "Sinners" sunk its vampire fangs into the domestic top spot. What this? and Wednesday Season 2 has official release dates? ( Yes I said dates). This Friday return to the movie where Anakin Skywalker turned to the Force's dark side when "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith " returns to theater galaxies for a 20th anniversar...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior Podcast..Whoa! After just two weeks out , current domestic champ "A Minecraft Movie" is already halfway to the billion dollar club and has a sequel already being fast tracked. Michael B. Jordan's new vampire horror film sinks its fangs into theaters this friday. Plus Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Best Picture nominee ( and Best International Film...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode podcast . raise your wands in celebration Harry Potter fans! 6 actors have been sorted into the upcoming Harry Potter TV series . Speaking of TV series big news "Outlander" show fans.. the long wait its over-the prequel series" Outlander: Blood of My Blood" has a release date. Plus what's this? Aladdin is getting a horr...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Not So) Mini Episode, Surprise folks! YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel is now a doting mom of two and Zachary Levi has a new role these days: first time father. Plus big news: Warner Brosther is planning on remaking the iconic 1992 Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner film "The Bodyguard" . (Yes really!) and a stunt design Oscar category finally happen...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior, oooh! Jason Statham's new film took the domestic crown in a shocking win as the live action "Snow White " crashed hard. I pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer by revisiting an iconic- if not the most iconic-movie of the late actor's career. Exciting news Spidey fans ! We have an official title for the next Sony Spider-Man film and "Sp...

On this week's News and April Fools Day Comedic Flashback Fun mini episode , it's officical folks: "Coyote vs Acme" ( unfairly shalved by Warner Bros for 'tax write-offs' ) will finnally see the light of day and a theatrical release thanks to Ketchup Entertainment! Plus Dave Coulier has a brand new off screen role: first time grandpa and three new faces are joing "Ho...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini, I pay trubute to the late author LJ Smith , introduced readers ( and later tv viewers) to "The Vampire Diaries"' Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore, and Damon Salvatore. On the better side of things.. Master Swords up Zelda fans! We have an official release date for the live action Legend of Zelda movie.. and you only have to wait less tha...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode. Ooooh.! Depite ruling "Snow White" had a weak start and could stop the box oiffice woes. But can it survive against "Death of a Unicorn" and "The Woman in The Yard"? Get out the Scooby-Snacks to celebrate Scooby fans! The first ever live action Scooby Doo series is officially a go at netflix! Plus the Sundance Film Festiv...

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior.. "Novocaine' lead an the worst movie going weekend of the year yet Mirror , Mirror on the wall., will the action-comedy fall when the anticipated remake of "Snow White" comes to call? and big news Power Rangers fans! A new live action series is at the works at Disney+. I'm sorry Saw fans, but it looks like Saw XI has gotten stuck in...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , Great news for fans of 2005's "Pride & Prejudice" ( that's the one with Keira Knightley, Matthew McFaydden, Carey Mulligan, Judi Dench, the late Donald Sutherland and Rosamund Pike) is returneing to theaters for its 20th anniversary next month. Plus "Ted Lasso " fans can "Believe" again -a 4th season of the acclaimed AppleTV+ show is in the...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast,  "Mickey17"  ruled the  domestic  box office  charts..  with a  really  disappointing  debut.   This Friday in theaters,  Porky Pig  and  Daffy Duck  wil  have  to  stick  together  to  save  the  world  from an  alien  invasion (  if they  don't  drive  each other  crazy  first.)  Plus it  looks  like "cujo"  still  has  bite ...

On today's News And Flashback Fun Mini Episode, sorry "The Summer I turned Pretty " show fans but the upcoming third season of Jenny Han's best selling YA book trilogy is going to close the book on the hit show . In better news... The groundbreaking godfather err god-shark of all big summer blockbusters 1975's 'Jaws" has quite the line up ready for it's big 50th...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior, "Captain America: Brave New World" kept the domestic box office crown over a quiet Oscar weekend. And speaking of the Oscars -I have the full list of the winners ( and we you can watch Best Picture winnere "Anora" at home.) After multiple delyas, Bong Joon-ho's follow up to "Parasite" "Mickey17 " finally arrives in...

on this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode, .. sorry folks the "Tiana" Disney+ series has been totally scrapped. in better news 'Mamma Mia! Here we go again!" ( sorry couldn't resist). The Mamma Mia! play is returning to broadway for a 6 month limited run. Plus... Scream 7 plot twist! David Arquette's Dewy is (somehow) returning from the dead for "Scream...

On today's totally unexpected breaking news, 75 year old David Johansen aka Buster Pointdexter- the last surviving member of the New York Dolls has sadly gone on tho thge that recoding studio in the sky. And I'm sorry Lord of the Rings fans... but you'll have to wait an extra year to see Andy Serkis' Gollum back on the big scree. . But in better news to nobody (real) surprise, &quo...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. Despite a pretty steep drop "Captain America: Brave New World still held on to the domestic top spot. Big news Hunger Games fans- a play version of the book is coming in October 2025.. to London. A film version of the 2019 documentary "Last Breath arrives in theaters. Plus I look back to two very famous Oscar winning musicals, Ariana Grande...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode. Sorry Spider-Man fans.. you'll have to wait a week more for Tom Holland;s Peter Parker/ Spider-Man to web-sling his way back int theaters July 2026. in better news.. hold on to your buffalo yak Avatar the Last Airbender fans... we're getting a third show set in the world the beloved 2005 animated cartoon. Plus for part of Flashback Fu...

on today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast. "Captain America: Brave New World" topped the domestic box office charts over th President's Day Weekend holiday becoming the highest grossing 2025 film ( for now). Breaking news: Amazon MGM now holds the creative rights to the James Bond films! Stephen King's short story "The Monkey" swings from the page to the big screen...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.,, Rejoicify "Wicked" and "The Last of Us" fans! Not only is "Wicked" 'flying' to Peacock streaming on March 21 ( sorry couldn't resist) but I have an official date for the return of "The Last Of Us." Wicked's Cynthia Erivo is going to be verrry busy this summer. Plus ( Stittch voice) : B...

On this week’s News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode , “Heyyy you guuuuuuys!” We have a very promising update on Goonies 2 and Netflix is bringing the world of Dungeons and Dragons alive .. in tv series form. Plus Elio gets bumped by a week and like rejoice Legally Blonde fans.. the Amazon Prime prequel series “Elle” has found its star. Plus for this year’s Valentine’s Day romance centered Flashback...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior podcast, "Dog Man" scored the winning domestic touchdown over a sleepy Super Bowl movie going weekend.. but can it keep the throne when our old friends Captain America and Paddington return to theaters this weekend? The Harry Potter TV series may have found its Dumbledore. Plus Anora gets its time in the Best Picture Contender spotlight stage , Pixar...

{Apologies for the cough/hoarse voice that shows up in the recording. I have a bit of a cold}. On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior Podcast , "Dog Man" barked up a domestic win.. but can the the canine -man hybrid hero still keep the throne with the arrival of "Heart Eyes" and "Love Hurts"? Sorry Sandman and Hysteria fans.. those streaming shows have entered the...

On this week's News and Flashback Fun Mini Episode.. Sad news He-Man fans - the actor who voiced the muscular, blonde superhero has goin to the recording studio in the sky. But in better news , the Hollywood stork was quiet busy recently brings bundles of jolly to 3 stars including Lilly Collins. Rejoice Buffy the Vampire show fans .. It looks like its getting a reboot at Hulu . Plus in in hon...

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior, ... with nothing really else out. "Flight Risk" flew to the top domestic box office spot. But will it still be flying high after "Companion" and "Dog Man " open tomorrow? Big news Netflix fans- the date for the 3rd (and final) season of Squid Games along with quite a number of their original films dropped today. Plus A "List...