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‘Skeleton Crew’ is like stepping back in time

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Skeleton Crew takes us to where nostalgia meets the present. Taking on themes from the Goonies, E.T, and other Amblin Studio projects, this show takes Star Wars to a whole other level.


What makes Skeleton Crew different from the other recent Star Wars projects is the tone that it sets. From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the tone of these connecting shows has been more serious compared to Skeleton Crew. This show is more up beat and has the same fun aspects as most Amblin films from the 1980’s do: kids from a small town take on a bigger adventure than they could possibly imagine. It feels very similar to the Goonies and E.T, but in the galaxy of Star Wars.


The show features a fun collection of call backs to classic pirate stories such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and Pirates of the Caribbean. From the Character SM-33 (Smee) to the sound of whistling taken from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction from DisneyLand and Walt Disney World, and more, just in the first two episodes!


Even though there are a lot of pop culture references from the past, this show still stands on its own. The characters, the plot, and pop culture references in these first few episodes help set the fun tone for what lies ahead in these next 6 episodes. What was your favorite moment of the series premiere? Let us know in the comments below!

Colin's love of cinema and pop culture began as you might expect... a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... But in all seriousness, from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, Marvel, DC, Karate Kid, Harry Potter, Disney, and more, Colin loves it! Colin is also one of the founders of the Star Wars Stuff Podcast! Being part of that podcast led him down the path of prop/costume building as well.

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See the first teaser for “Dear Killer Nannies,” a Latin American series inspired by the childhood of Juan Pablo Escobar

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The series stars Janer Villareal (teenage Juan Pablo), Miguel Tamayo (young Juan Pablo), Miguel Ángel García (young Juan Pablo), Laura Rodríguez (Victoria Henao), Juanita Molina (Angie), Julián Zuluaga (Rodri), Rafael Zea (El Dorado), Danharry Colorado (Tina), Julián Bustamante (Yerry), Julián Díaz (Lagaña), Melanie Dell’ Olmo (Andrea Ochoa), with the special participation of Andrés Delgado (Kiss), Carmen Electra (Margarete), and John Leguizamo as Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

SYNOPSIS: “Dear Killer Nannies” is a gripping coming-of-age series told through Juampi’s perspective as a child, the son of Colombia’s most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar Gaviria. As he grows up, Juampi’s world begins to fracture, shaped by his father’s expanding criminal empire and the constant presence of danger — embodied by the hitmen who serve as his “nannies.” Featuring a stellar cast including John Leguizamo as Pablo Escobar Gaviria, the series explores loyalty, fear, and the loss of innocence, revealing the human cost of a childhood spent inside one of history’s most infamous criminal legacies.

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See the first trailer for highly anticipated detective series “Down Cemetery Road,” starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson

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Apple TV+ unveiled the captivating trailer for highly anticipated new thriller Down Cemetery Road, starring and executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Emma Thompson, and also starring Golden Globe and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson. The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 29 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through December 10. 

Synopsis: When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Trafford (Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead. 

The ensemble cast includes BAFTA Award winner Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Emmy Award nominee Tom Goodman-Hill, BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd, Tom Riley, SAG Award nominee Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun and Aiysha Hart.

Produced by 60Forty Films, “Down Cemetery Road” is written by Morwenna Banks (“Slow Horses”) who also serves as executive producer alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, Thompson, and “Down Cemetery Road” author Mick Herron. Natalie Bailey (“Bay of Fires”) serves as lead director for the series. 

The series joins the celebrated, Emmy Award-winning spy drama “Slow Horses” on Apple TV+, recently renewed for a seventh season in advance of the fifth season premiere on September 24, 2025. “Slow Horses,” on which Banks also wrote, is based on Herron’s celebrated “Slough House” book series and stars Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman. 

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See the announcement trailer and lineup for the return of Huluween!

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Huluween is upon us! This October, Hulu is unleashing a lineup of new Originals, chilling specials, and cult classics guaranteed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. From animated mischief in a new Family Guy Halloween special, “A Little Fright Music” to unsettling new thrillers from 20th Century Studios’ “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” and Andscape Original films “The Man in My Basement” and “Stay,” plus the highly anticipated return of UK dark comedy series “Obituary.”

Fans can revisit iconic favorites like the original 1992 thriller “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the complete “Twilight” film franchise, while also celebrating milestone anniversaries of cult classics including the 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the 10th anniversary of “Scream Queens” and the 35th anniversary of “Edward Scissorhands.” Paired with recent breakout hits like “The Monkey” and “Longlegs,” Huluween delivers a haunting mix of spine-tingling terror, campy fun, and psychological chills for every kind of horror fan, streaming on Hulu. And this year, Huluween is on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

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