Jollibee’s Anaheim Store Gets FINAL FANTASY XIV-Themed Takeover April 21 to May 31

 

We had/have the one Popeye's on Winnetka Ave for One Piece, now we have a Jollibee's for Final Fantasy?

 "In celebration of the sold-out event FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, Calif. (April 24 - 25), Jollibee's Anaheim store will be decked out in FINAL FANTASY XIV-themed decor from April 21 to May 31. Additionally, Jollibee x FINAL FANTASY XIV stickers specially made for Fan Fest will be available to customers while supplies last."

Pray for the staff at that location as it's bombarded by Final Fantasy fans. At least it's over a longer period of time. We have no idea how fast it sold out of One Piece meals at that one location or maybe they're still slinging them.

4/20 Shouldn't Be This Scary Choose Your Fate: "Scares" Or "Nightmares"

 

So, you have two mystery horror films you can check out at Regals Monday, you could check out both with 7pm and 9pm screening and at $5 each screening, that's a really good deal. Does it make sense for 4.20, no. But, for horror fans, who cares?

"In the mood for mystery? Regal's got you covered with Monday Mystery Movies. Join us for early screenings of new movies but here’s the catch—we’re not allowed to tell you what the Mystery Movie is. The only way to find out for sure is to be in the theatre at 7PM.

Choose "Scares" or "Nightmares" at Monday Mystery Movie: Horror Edition - Choose Your Fate. Two screenings. Two possible movies. No spoilers. 

Don't miss Regal's next Mystery Movie on April 20th!"

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Netflix Is A Joke Fest May 4-10

 

Woah, the biggest names in comedy are back to fill, cram and shove every venue possible for Netflix Is A Joke Fest May 4-10. You name the comedian, they're probably doing at least one show in the LA area this May. Check out the full line-up. There's sure to be someone you want to see.

Highlights include a Dodgers Comedy Night, The Naked Gun Screening with David Zucker, Seth Rogen and some of the comedians who did the Riyadh Comedy Festival. On that...

Guess whose back? Not Eminem. Louis C.K.

Oy. In very strange news, Netflix thinks it can profit off the #MeToo comedian again. And, so far, no  big names have come out to say, "F that." It's been oddly quiet. You can only surmise that Netflix possibly giving all the other comedians shows at that festival might make them not want to talk about it. But, it doesn't stir a great confidence in the times we live.

Louis C.K.'s comeback special show is not with other comedians. Not sure if that's some sort of legal reason, safety or what not, but he's not part of the big night of comedians. Night Of Too Many Stars, is without him.

As of writing this, his show is not sold out. Not sure if you want to be caught at it, like TMZ catches you leaving or being there. 

 This one looks a bit more fun, Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan

Universal Fan Fest Nights Apr 23–May 16

 

 

Universal Fan Fest Nights is approaching and they've shoved a lot of fun fandoms in this year. C' ya Star Trek! We have the full roster after the jump, but it's got plenty of anime with both One Piece and Sailor Moon and good ol' Scooby-Doo teamed-up with the Universal Monsters. And, there's specialty merch and food throughout the park.

 

 Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood  kicks off on Thursday, April 23 and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tickets can be purchased here.

 

The Super Shaggy Sandwich, looks insane. Please don't try and eat it on your own.

 

 Universal Fan Fest Nights will also feature these in-world experiences:

 

 -  ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show. ONE PIECE returns to Universal Fan Fest Nights, but this time as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show venue. Inspired by the success of the Universal Studios Japan production, ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show will invite guests to a whirlwind performance featuring a cast of ONE PIECE fan-favorite characters. With action, comedy and chaos taking center stage, guests will be transported to the very heart of the world of ONE PIECE – enveloped in friendship, freedom and mayhem. 

 
   - Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe. This exciting Japanese language CG anime short film, which originally debuted as part of Universal Studios Japan’s popular Cool Japan, will gather guests within DreamWorks Theatre to watch a subtitled version featuring heroine Super Sailor Moon as she battles an unforeseen enemy with sinister motives to acquire the Legendary Silver Crystal from Moon Palace’s enchanting ball. With her unwavering spirit, accompanied by audience support, Super Sailor Moon will prove good indeed prevails over evil as she outwits her rival and restores tranquility to the Moon Palace. 

 

-Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot. This all-new, immersive walk-through adventure is designed to give guests the sensation of stepping into a live-action mystery with the Scooby-Doo gang and the Universal Monsters. Guests will travel to the destination via Studio Tour tram where they have a chance to walk along a movie studio backlot with Scooby-Doo himself and his pals Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy. The exciting escapade will challenge them to solve a mystery involving the most legendary Universal Monsters in cinematic history, including Frankenstein, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein and Wolf Man, as they navigate portions of Universal’s world-famous outdoor film sets, from the cobblestone streets of Little Europe to the iconic Court of Miracles, the original filming locations for historic Universal horror films Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941). 

  

 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff. This new, unique, walk-through experience will take guests into the depths of the Forbidden Forest in search of a lost Hippogriff. With guidance from a Hogwarts Professor, they will encounter magical creatures and familiar beasts as they face a series of obstacles which will require the guests to summon their bravery and spell-casting skills to help a Hippogriff in need.

  - SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration. This year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights introduces a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This all-new adventure will welcome guests to explore the land, where they will have a chance to meet new, colorful Yoshis who can be found throughout the Mushroom Kingdom. 

    -DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. This fan-favorite immersive experience returns due to popular demand, along with some enhancements. Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic walk-through experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep. 

Street Fighter & Mortal Kombat II

 

Street Fighter's trailer did drop on Thursday, April 16th  and it looks like a perfect send up for the game series. Is that game accurate hair and clothes?  Here's hoping it does well enough to add more of the insane roster in a sequel. Is it gonna be pure cinema. No, but it's gonna be one Hell of a fun movie. Out this October.

Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II looks perfectly fine for a blood soaked affair, even though it was pushed back to gain some momentum from Karl Urban being on The Boys. Or whatever strange strategy that film is supposed to have, it was supposed to come out last October, but they sat on it. Out in theaters May 8th.

Ughh, Karl Urban is a fine actor, but a strange casting choice for Johnny Cage.

Backrooms Out May 29th, Stolen Kingdom Theatrical Roadshow & Obsession

 

Ohhhh, Backrooms is out May 29th and gotta say, kind of hooked. Can't wait to see what the 21-year-old director Kane Parsons is gonna share with us. Liminal horror is the new horror genre.

Managed to grab the full 30 second commercial for Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire! Here it is! https://t.co/a237nuBn6Q pic.twitter.com/KaX0G4SCF9

— Backrooms Movie Updates (@KaneHypeGuy) April 4, 2026

Apparently, an ad for the fictitious Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, is airing on Pluto TV, catch it above.

You can also check out a roadshow screening of Stolen Kingdom, a doc on people who steal from rides from Disney World and resell it to fans for big money.
 

Here's all the dates for our Stolen Kingdom theatrical roadshow! The plan is to play in more than just these cities, and then digital release on June 16th! I will be attending all of these dates for a Q&A pic.twitter.com/b7j9FHBUmX

— Josh Bailey (@xjoshbaileyx) April 14, 2026

New horror movie Obsession is in theaters May 15th. In it, some dude makes a wish for a chick to love him and she becomes obsessed. He makes the wish on, you guest it, "The Wish Willow" from the above commercial. Now avaible for purchase online at OneWishWillow.com. Oddly enough, you will be able to purchase Wish Willow in Burbank at The Green Man at 824 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. +1(818)-985-2010 call ahead to see if in stock and to save on shipping.

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LACMA Opens Sunday...with Erewhon

 By Jonathan Bilski

LACMA re-opens afters two decades this Sunday, more specifically the new David Geffen Galleries have their ribbon-cutting. Following that, members will get to preview the museum and in early May it's open to the public. Oh, and LACMA sort of just sneakily added haught-tauty Erewhon as the cafe of the new museum, which is so LA, it couldn't be more so. So, enjoy $$$ water...who knows it's Erewhon.

The new LACMA  was designed by architect Peter Zumthor and the building has be controversial in it's design for some time. The LA Times, didn't pull any punches, but still, it looks like you'll be in awe of it, upon being there.  Created as the home for LACMA’s permanent collection to keep retaining art from patrons LACMA needed to keep up with the times. It needed a show new space and this is supposedly it. 

In a harder to explain move, but not for how LACMA roles, the building's inaugural installation is based on our oceans. You might be going, what? It uses the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea as some sort of a map/showcase art from it's vast collection.

We'll be covering the opening, so we'll be sharing the experience as we see it and swimming in it. Not sure, if will get anything at Erewhon.