WKKL 90.7’s Midday Movie Madness!

On this breaking news episode it is my sad duty to pay tribute to iconic actor Sam Neill ( aka Jurassic Park's Dr. Alan Grant), who sadly passed away in Austraiia today ,. But his death was the only breaking news today. Brace yourself "Hotel Transylvania " fans.. A fifth movie is coming to theaters ( yes i said theaters ) October 8, 2027!

On this week's mini episode, ooooh.. I'm sorry fans of "The Nightingale" book , but yoou're gonna have to wait to March 19, 2027 to see Elle and Dakota Fanning bring the best selling book to life. On the better side of things, big big big news " Hunger Games " movie fans: all five movie are returning to theaters September 3-7 and what's this ? Free Willy is splashing into the reboot ocean? Plus for part of today's Flashback Fun , I go back to 1981 to revisit a very ... unique friendship,.

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode... despite ruling, "Minions and Monsters" did set off any really big fireworks at the box office over the Fourth of July holiday weekend . But can the yellow pill shaped Minions stand up agains the live action Moana or will they get washed away ? Huge news Avatar : The Last Airbender fans! "Aang : The Last Airbender " is debuting on Paramount+ not in October but on July 24!" Plus .. "The Pitt" and "Hacks" scored big time for Emmy nominations," Obsession " arrives on dvd July 14 after passing a huge milestone and in honor of Tom Hanks' 70th birthday today .. I take a look back at 3 of his films .

On this week's mini episode.. Milo Ventimigla is now a dad of two and what's this ? "Obsession" has passed the $400 million mark worldwide and AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood is starring in her first movie? Plus in honor of their birthdays today, I look back at Sylvester Stallone and Geofrey Rush's breakthrough films ..

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Not So ) Mini Episode.. It's official folks: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are married.. and you'll never believe which celeb married them. in the words of Moana's demigod Maui " What can i say except " You're Welcome!" Maui's voice actor " Dwayne "The Rock " John has confirmed there's going to be a third "Moana" movie. Plus i today two part requested flash back I take a ( not so distant) look back at a certain sci fi film that's the 3rd highest grossing film of 2026 ( for now) as well as a 1996 massive alien invasion film that invaded the box office 30 years ago this week

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode , " Toy Story 5' continued to rule the box office charts while "Supergirl" majorly crashed hard. Rejoice "Spirited Away" fans, at long last the "Spirited Away" play is going on a world tour and stopping in Los Angeles September - October 2027. Not to mention the cult classic "Dark Shadows" tv series is being revived asan adult animated tv series and Tom Hanks's new baseball comedy takes to the theatrical pitcher's mound June 2027. And in honor of America's 250th birthday this Saturday, I take a look back at 4 patriotic films including famous one with Tom Cruise and the late Val Kilmer that just flew its way to its 40th anniversary recently.

On today's Weekly Weekend Warrior , 30 + years on and the "Toy Story" gang is still going strong. " Toy Story 5" had an outstanding debut that blew all all expectations out of the water. But can Woody, Buzz , Jessie stand their ground against "Supergirl " this Friday ? (Probably.). Elizabeth Banks is taking audiences on a magical bus ride in the future. She'll be playing Ms. Frizzle in a live action Magic School Bus film. Plus I have a double requested birthday flashback and Enola Holmes and the Minions return .. next Wednesday , July 1 hat is.

On this week's News and Flashback Fun (Semi ) mini episode.. What's this ? Anne Hathaway is having her third child? (In the words of her "Princess Diaries" character Mia Thermopolis: " Shut... Up!" Plus George Lucas has a role in "Minions & Monsters" and I go back in time fourteen years ago to when Thor, Tony Stark, Cliff Barton, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romoff all teamed up for the first time

On this week's Weekly Weekend Warrior episode.. "Disclosure Day " massively invaded the top spot proving that Stephen Speilberg is still king of the summer blockbuster. But can the film stay on top when our old friends Woody, Jessie , Buzz and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang return to theaters this Friday for "Toy Story 5". Alas Daveigh Chase- the 35 year old former child actress who voiced both Lilo and Chihiro passed away . In better news though , Get ready to do the Time Warp.. in Las Vegas in folks: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show " is singing its way to the Stphere in 2027. And what's this? there's gonna be an animated "Survivor " film and "Paddington" is coming to Broadway in 2027? Plus i take a look back back at four famous summer blockbusters including one that introduced the world to a certain fedora wearing, whip carrying , snake hating character of Harrison Ford's.

On this week's mini episode I say goodby to the prolific author Jane Yolen, who sadly joined fellow late children's book authors Eric Carle, Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak and Beverly Cleary and countless others in that book store in the sky. On the better side of things.. Vroom ! Vroom! The first "Fast and the Furious " movie is racing its way back to theaters this August for a 25th anniversay re-release and Jane seymour is going back down the asle. Plus i go back just about 24 years ago when a certain blue furred koala like destructive but adorable alien crash-landed in theaters and popularized the Hawaiian slang " Ohana".