H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon | Film Festivals | Oct 4 - Oct 6, 2024
Tokyo Night and Light Tokyo Godzillas Projection Mapping Show Debuts | Nov 30, 2024
In an effort to revitalize nighttime tourism, in 2024 the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began showcasing projection mapping art year-round at one of its iconic landmarks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. Using light and sound, this initiative transformed the building into a dynamic canvas for artistic expression. Since its inception, approximately 430,000 visitors have ….
Take Cover | Television/Streaming Premiere, U.S. Theatrical Releases | Oct 4, 2024
The action thriller Take Cover centers on a burned-out professional sniper who finds himself trapped in an all-glass penthouse. The sniper is pinned down by a lethal competitor and must find a way to survive with almost no cover between him and the killer. Directed by Nick McKinless, Take Cover stars Scott Adkins, Jack Parr, ….
Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia opens Wizard of Oz Theme Park Land | Dec 20, 2024
Warner Bros. Movie World in Oxenford, Australia opened a Wizard of Oz theme park land, including two new roller coasters, on December 20, 2024. The section is billed as the “world’s first Wizard of Oz precinct.” The Flight of the Wicked Witch coaster is a suspended coaster that reaches speeds of 67 km/h (42 mph) ….
Fright-Rags New Year Blowout Sale | Dec 26 - Dec 31, 2024
The team over at Fright-Rags is having a year-end blowout sale on button packs, lounge pants, enamel pins, woven patches, mini-masks, zippered hoodies, socks and more. Fright-Rags specializes in licensed apparel with a focus on horror and cult cinema. Some of their most popular licenses include Ghostbusters, The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, John ….
KFC Opens First Location of Stand-alone Chicken Tender Restaurant Saucy | Dec 23, 2024
KFC opened the first location of a new restaurant concept called Saucy by KFC, in Orlando on Monday, December 23, 2024. Saucy specializes solely in chicken strips and sauces, along with a few side dishes and some unique drinks. At the heart of Saucy’s menu are 11 sauces – 11 to represent Kentucky Fried Chicken’s ….
Lancang-Mekong International Film Week | Film Festivals | Dec 17 - Dec 24, 2024
The 6th annual Lancang-Mekong International Film Week kicked off on December 17, 2024 in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Cambodian Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, Phoeung Sakona, emphasized that this event serves as a platform to promote cultural dialogue and close cooperation among the countries in the Lancang-Mekong subregion. During the film week, ….
Lucky Strike Ladera Ranch First Opens to the Public | Dec 21, 2024
Lucky Strike Ladera Ranch in Orange County, California first opened to the public on December 21, 2024. With the opening, Ladera Ranch becomes the sixth newly built Lucky Strike location to open that year. It also marks the second new Lucky Strike location in California during that month, following the opening of Lucky Strike Beverly ….
Kingda Ka Roller Coaster Permanently Closes at Six Flags Great Adventure | Nov 10, 2024
The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure permanently closed with the conclusion of the theme park’s 2024 operating season on November 10, 2024. The closure was not formally announced to the general public in advance of its final rides, however rumors suggested the closure was imminent. Prior to the shutdown, Kingda Ka ….
U.S. National Film Registry Selections | Announcements, Award Shows and Ceremonies | Dec 17, 2024
The Library of Congress’ National Film Registry named 25 additional films for preservation on December 17, 2024. Established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, the National Film Preservation Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America’s film heritage, including: advising the Librarian on its recommendations for annual selections ….
