Happy Halloween

"Ghosts and goblins come to play on October’s final day!"

- Rusty Fischer

Happy Halloween!

Wicked Fun

All images: Disney

Young Billie Doe is in for some wicked fun when she enters the witch world of Hexe. Along with her mother, Alice, she'll uncover family secrets and take on a magical queen, all while finding out who she is meant to be.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

In “Disney’s Hexed,” an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie Doe (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle her out of suburbia and into a spectacle-filled journey through a vast witch realm called Hexe. Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice (voiced by Rashida Jones), they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

 

Walton Goggins voices Beef Roger Crummchuk, a reclusive, magical three-eyed cat who forges an uneasy alliance with Billie and Alice. Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste, a sinister figure who will stop at nothing to maintain her power in perpetuity over Hexe.

Hexed arrives in theaters on November 25th.

One Final Game

All images: Sony

A new trailer for the final Jumanji movie has arrived. Spencer's mother jumping into the game as Dr. Smolder Bravestone looks hilarious!

Here's the official synopsis from Sony:

This Christmas, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in "Jumanji: Open World", the hilarious final installment of the globally beloved action-adventure trilogy. Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.

Jumanji: Open World arrives in theaters on December 25th.

Too Many Caps?

Marvel

Do too many Captains spoil the movie? Ant Man discovers that there are quite a few Captains America in Avengers: Doomsday.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

"Avengers: Doomsday" follows beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they’re set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18th.

Amaury Guichon's Nightmare Before Christmas

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon has crafted another delightful chocolate creation. This time around he's taken on a LEGO version of Jack Skellington and Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

Eleanor Estes Quote

Jay Brand

"Halloween shadows played upon the walls of the houses. In the sky, the Halloween moon raced in and out of the clouds... It was a lovely and exciting night, exactly the kind of night Halloween should be."

– Eleanor Estes

LEGO Sugar Skull Ofrenda

LEGO created the coolest Altar of the Dead set for Día de los Muertos.

It features a sugar skull covered in flowers on the front and an ofrenda with papel picado decorated with pets on the back.

Voices of Wildwood

LAIKA

LAIKA's Wildwood looks, and sounds, incredible. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film with some of the voice talent that brings the characters to life.

Here's the official synopsis from LAIKA:

Based on the novel by The Decemberists' Colin Meloy, Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.

Beyond Portland’s city limits lies Wildwood. You’re not supposed to go there. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. But Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. Her baby brother Mac has been taken by a murder of crows into the forest’s depths, and she – along with her hapless classmate Curtis – is going to get him back. Prue might think she’s too old for fairytales, but she’s just found herself at the center of one. One filled with strange talking animals, roguish bandits, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions.

Peyton Elizabeth Lee is Prue McKeel

Jacob Tremblay is Curtis

Carey Mulligan is Alexandra

Angela Bassett is The General

Mahershala Ali is Brendan

Charlie Day is Dmitri

Tom Waits is Maksim

Jake Johnson & Maya Erskine are the McKeels

Rob Delaney is Samuel

Richard E. Grant is Owl Rex

Amandla Stenberg is Niamh

Awkwafina is Septima

Tantoo Cardinal is Iphigenia

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is Seumas

Marc Evan Jackson is Lars

Jemaine Clement is Roger

Wildwood arrives in theaters on October 23, 2026.

One Ring To Rule Them All

Amazon

Sauron's quest for ultimate power continues in season 3 of Amazon's The Rings of Power. 

Here's the official synopsis from Amazon: 

Season 3 finds Sauron transformed into his legendary armored form as he enslaves his ring-servants, the Nazgnagôl, and sows destruction across Middle-earth through deception and might. Meanwhile, Gandalf emerges as the iconic wizard of lore and Galadriel continues her evolution into the wise and powerful elven Lady of Lothlórien. And, for the first time on screen, audiences will witness the foundational moment that shaped Middle-earth and became a cornerstone of popular culture: the forging of the One Ring – capping Sauron’s quest for ultimate power as he battles the resistance of Elves, Dwarves, and Men.

Season 3 of The Rings Of Power arrives on Amazon Prime Video on November 11.

The Ballad Of The Witches' Road

Marvel

This song from Marvel's Agatha All Along appears several times, as various musical genres, throughout the series. This "sacred chant version" is the first time we hear the song. It feels so appropriate for a Halloween playlist.

Agatha All Along is available on DisneyPlus.

The World Is Grey

Sony

The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New DayBrand New Day gives a glimpse of Jean Grey's struggles in the movie. It seems Peter Parker is not the only one feeling alone.

Here's the official synopsis from Sony: 

It's a "Brand New Day" for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

 

The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is available on digital now on various streaming platforms.

Halloween Quote

Trancas International Films

"It's Halloween, I guess everyone's entitled to one good scare, huh?"

- Sheriff Brackett, Halloween

Sunrise On The Reaping Character Posters

All images: Lionsgate

Lionsgate has released a set of fourteen character posters for the latest film in the Hunger Games franchise: Sunrise On The Reaping. It's the story of Haymitch Abernathy's journey through the Hunger Games, which, to me, is the saddest tale in the series. First up, the characters associated with District 12. Joseph Zada stars as young Haymitch Abernathy, a tribute from District 12.

Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove, a Covey girl from District 12.

McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, a tribute from District 12.

Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, a tribute from District 12.

Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, the tribute escort for District 12.

Billy Porter as Magno Stift, the uncaring stylist for District 12.

Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, who hopes to become the escort for District 12.

Next up, the characters from the Capitol. First is Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow.

Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, the over-the-top television host of the Hunger Games.

Jesse Plemmons as Plutarch Heavensbee, the man who will eventually become pivotal in the downfall of the Capitol.

And finally, the Victors and an unexpected tribute. Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan, a former Victor from District 4 who has become a mentor for District 12.

Maya Hawke as Wiress, a former Victor from District 3 who has become a mentor for District 12.

Kelvin Harrison Jr as Beetee Latier, a former Victor from District 3 who is desperate to save his son.

Percy Daggs IV as Ampert Latier, Beetee's son and a tribute from District 3.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20th.

"The Headless Horseman" - Bing Crosby

Disney

Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a Halloween favorite in my house. It's such a fun version of the story that's narrated by Bing Crosby. In October 1949, to celebrate the release of the film, Bing sang this version of "The Headless Horseman" on the Chesterfield Radio Program.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is available on DisneyPlus as part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

All images: Netflix

Are you ready to return to Narnia? Greta Gerwig, the filmmaker behind Barbie, is bringing the story of the creation of Narnia to the big screen.

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix:

Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig brings C. S. Lewis’s beloved story "The Magician’s Nephew" to the screen for the first time in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.

The cast includes David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew arrives in theaters on February 12, 2027.

It will then head to Netflix on April 2, 2027.

Vision & Tommy

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In what appears to be the final story in the WandaVision saga, Vision is confronted by Tommy, one of the twins that Wanda magicked into being. His brother, Billy, reappeared in Agatha All Along. Will the family finally be reunited in VisionQuest? 

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:

When "VisionQuest" begins, Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron's influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

"VisionQuest" stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire, and James D’Arcy.

The first two episodes of VisionQuest arrive on DisneyPlus tomorrow, October 14th.

New episodes will debut each Wednesday.