Many other Republican candidates have suspending their campaigns this cycle, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ exit inspired some pretty biting and snarky reactions today, coming from other politicos and some celebrities.
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Steamboat Willie – passed into the public domain, meaning that artists and creators are now able to use the intellectual property in their own work.Mickey’s Mouse Trap is proudly claiming to be the “first ever live action Mickey Mouse comedy horror feature film” and was filmed and directed by Jamie Bailey. As the below trailer reveals, it will feature a deadly killer dressed in a Mickey mask rampaging through an amusement arcade.
The filmmakers say they do not have a solid release date yet, but that it is likely to be available in March.A second, unnamed new Mickey-based horror film will be directed by Steven LaMorte, and its official synopsis states: “It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive.”In a press release, LaMorte added: “Steamboat Willie has brought joy to generations, but beneath that cheerful exterior lies a potential for pure, unhinged terror. It’s a project I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to unleash this twisted take on this beloved character to the world.”Steamboat Willie has been at the centre of a series of copyright battles over the years, with it first having been set to enter the public domain in 1955.
After campaigns and lobbying from The Walt Disney Company, the copyright was extended multiple times, but it expired on Monday. The company does, however, retain the rights to the later, more familiar incarnations of Mickey and Minnie.A similar situation arose in 2023 with the release of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, an independent horror film written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield.
Many other Republican candidates have suspending their campaigns this cycle, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ exit inspired some pretty biting and snarky reactions today, coming from other politicos and some celebrities.
Guy Lodge Film Critic As teenagers go — and let us allow for some hormonal leeway here — 17-year-old Sam is what most would call a good one: smart, thoughtful, grounded, self-sufficient but not averse to advice, the kind of kid that parents can’t help bragging about, as their friends wish their own nightmare offspring were a little more like her. But such a reputation has its downside, as elders take the teen’s compliance and good humor for granted, and expect undue allowances for their own irresponsibilities.
Avowed, the latest fantasy action role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, has received an updated release window.First announced back in 2020, it was then confirmed Avowed would be released in 2024 last June. Obsidian have now said the game will release Autumn 2024 via an update at the latest Xbox Developer Direct.During a deep-dive, game director Carrie Patel said: “Avowed is an adventure into the heart of the Living Lands, a frontier at the edge of the known world.
Colton Haynes is best known for his acting work on Teen Wolf and now he’s adding photographer to his resume.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the ridiculous comedy film, “White Chicks.” Seriously, has there been any film to age as bad as that? Well, one thing about that film that hasn’t aged badly is Marlon Wayans. Years after he made a name for himself as the star of a slew of comedies, it appears the comedian is ready to really embrace his more dramatic side.
posted an Instagram pic of herself alongside stars Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liana Liberato, Tony Revolori, Skeet Ulrich and Jack Quaid.“Yeah
Josh Hutcherson has become a viral sensation on TikTok this week thanks to a video from comedian Harry Daniels.
“Live coverage here, as it happens,” declared Fox News Martha MacCallum today with an on-screen Breaking News alert. “We are now minutes away from Hunter Biden’s arraignment in a Los Angeles courtroom!”
The News Tribune, a Tacoma-based newspaper.During their visit to New Orleans, Carter and Blagovich met with fellow entrepreneurs Jeff Hinson and Breanne Kostyk, owners of New Orleans-based Flour Moon Bagels.“Just after they landed, they sent us a message about how charming our city is,” Hinson told Nola.com. “You could hear the excitement they had about discovering this town, which makes it even more saddening.
Karma.” Several die-hard Taylor Swift fans have been reportedly scammed out of hundreds of dollars after tricksters released advertisements employing AI-generated video of the Grammy winner peddling Le Creuset in an attempt to steal money and data from fans. The ads — which can be found across all social media platforms — show Swift, 34, standing next to the Le Creuset Dutch oven, which, according to the official website, runs anywhere from $180 to $750 depending on the size and style.
Megan Thee Stallion is showing off a fierce new look at the Mean Girls musical movie premiere!
A conversation between Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Keleigh Teller is going viral on social media because fans think they were talking about Timothee Chalamet.
Fashion icon Victoria Beckham went makeup-free as she shared her everyday skincare regime with her followers. The 49-year-old looked flawless as she gave fans an insight into the routine she does "twice a day, every single day".Taking to Instagram, she showed off her beauty secrets as she explained what products she uses to stay looking youthful. And, of course, the fashion designer was quick to promote her favourite Victoria Beckham Beauty products from her own skincare line.
according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.Deadline said the film, which stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon and centers around a family’s discovery that their pool is haunted, “falls off the deep end.”“Wonka” moved down a notch to second place, where it enjoyed sales of $4.3 million. This week, the Timothee Chalamet-led musical fantasy set a milestone, reaching $400 million in worldwide sales, Screenrant reported.
smoke-filled back rooms, targeting their political opponents – like Paul Ryan, Kevin McCarthy, and Eric Cantor did on January 20, 2009, just hours after Barack Obama was sworn into office.“On the night of Barack Obama’s inauguration, a group of top GOP luminaries quietly gathered in a Washington steakhouse to lick their wounds and ultimately create the outline of a plan for how to deal with the incoming administration,” PBS’s “Frontline” reported a decade ago, in 2013. “After three hours of strategizing, they decided they needed to fight Obama on everything.
No Madonna biopic? No problem for Diablo Cody. Instead of tackling the pop icon’s life story for the big screen, the screenwriter returns to genre comedy for the first time since 2009’s “Jennifer’s Body” for her latest script.
to US copyright law, works published between 1923 and 1978 are protected for 95 years following the date of publication. Disney has tried to prevent this from happening, over the years — in 1998, it lobbied for the Copyright Extension Act, which added 20 years, adding up to 95 years. That act would eventually be dubbed the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act.” “Ever since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in the 1928 short film ‘Steamboat Willie,’ people have associated the character with Disney’s stories, experiences, and authentic products,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement.
A second, as-yet-untitled horror film centered on Steamboat Willie, the earliest iteration of Disney’s beloved children’s character Mickey Mouse, is in the works from director-producer Steven LaMorte and the producers of Terrifier 2, the team announced on Tuesday.
John Mayer has gone viral after taking part in a New Year’s Eve interview, live from a cat bar in Japan.The moment took place during a live interview for the CNN New Year’s Eve broadcast over the weekend, when the singer, songwriter and guitarist tuned in live from a bar filled with cats in Tokyo.Mayer had been spending time in Japan to perform three shows at the Blue Note jazz club in Tokyo between December 29 and 31, and following his final gig had visited a venue called Cats In The Box.However, during the interview it was co-host Anderson Cooper who fell into hysterics as he was not expecting the musician in the unconventional interview location.“It’s a place you can come, enjoy a drink or two and talk to cats. It’s a cat bar.
Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer First there was “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Now, get ready for “Steamboat Willie” horror films. The 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on Monday, and indie horror producers are wasting no time in capitalizing on it. Steven LaMorte is set to direct an untitled horror-comedy based on Mickey’s cartoon debut.