Music

Gibson Guitars Settles Federal Lawsuit

Published

12 years ago

August 6, 2012

Almost exactly a year ago, Gibson Guitars facilities in Nashville and Memphis were raided by FBI agents who stated that many of the woods that were being used in the manufacturing of Gibson guitars were illegally obtained. There was a big concern that Gibson HQ would have to shut down facilities and that many guitars already out and about in the world (and in the hands of musicians) would be deemed contraband.

Originally, Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz stated that legal recourse would be taken against the Federal Government for these raids and charges. Now the company has decided to pay fines that amount to $350,000 as well as withdrawing claims of $262,000 worth of exotic woods being seized. This is being done to avoid criminal charges.

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Movies

‘M3GAN 2.0’ – Ivanna Sakhno and Allison Williams Starring in Horror Sequel

Published

2 days ago

May 1, 2024

John Squires

Pictured: Ivanna Sakhno in 'Let It Snow'

Blumhouse is bringing killer doll M3GAN back to the screen in M3GAN 2.0 in 2025, and Deadline reports today that Ivanna Sakhno (Let It Snow, “Ahsoka”) has signed on to star.

Ivanna Sakhno is said to have a “major role” in the upcoming sequel.

The follow-up from Universal and Blumhouse will release in theaters on May 16, 2025.

Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are back for the sequel, with Akela Cooper (Malignant, M3GAN) once again writing the script and James Wan on board to produce.

SPOILER WARNING: M3GAN ends with the titular doll being destroyed, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Child’s Play franchise it’s that killer dolls can never truly be killed!

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Get Out’s Allison Williams), M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to.

When Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw, The Haunting of Hill House), Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems—a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.

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