Author: Travis Schlepp

‘Sharknado’ heads back to theaters in honor of 10th anniversary

An outrageous and over-the-top disaster film that captivated curious moviegoers and sparked a franchise is headed to the big screen in honor of its 10-year anniversary. “Sharknado,” a film from Burbank-based production company The Asylum, will make its mainstream theatrical return on Aug. 15 for a two-day celebration. The indelible Read More

Dog named ‘Taylor Swift’ gives birth to pups named after singer’s hits — now she’s looking for a home

As Taylor Swift’s six-night stint at SoFi Stadium comes to a close and the popstar moves onto the next city, a local animal shelter is hoping that her fans will welcome their own Taylor Swift into their homes permanently. Best Friends Animal Society is trying to find a home for Read More

Did Universal Studios trim trees to mess with striking workers?

The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office is investigating after several trees were trimmed near Universal Studios property on a day when writers, actors and other film industry union workers were set to picket during ongoing labor disputes. The trees were apparently cut sometime over the weekend ahead of Monday’s renewed Read More

Ready to complete the ‘Barbenheimer’ circuit? Summer’s most-anticipated films set to release on same day

Blockbuster releases are typically spread out strategically throughout the summer to encourage a near-constant stream of ticket revenue and public interest. But in a rare turn of events, the two most anticipated films of the year are set to release on the same day, and they couldn’t be any more Read More

Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber among on-air talent laid off at ESPN: reports

The “Worldwide Leader in Sports” is making major changes to its on-air programming after several longtime on-air personalities were laid off Friday. Reports indicate that ESPN will lay off as many as 20 on-air employees as part of a companywide shakeup, and news of the first casualties began trickling in Read More