The Latest Breaking News from Rhys FrakeWaterfield

Divisive 2023 horror movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey caught a lot of backlash from fans – but producer says they never gave the movie a chance

Exclusive: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey producer Scott Jeffrey defends his Disney horror franchise from complaints that it's lazy

Total Film · Jan 25, 2025

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble producer gives update on the slasher

With principal photography due to begin this Summer, ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’ producer Scott Chambers has reaffirmed the movie is still aiming for a Halloween 2025 release.

BANG Premier · Jan 16, 2025

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble gets major update

‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’ is due to enter production in March 2025 as the horror crossover event slashes its way towards its Halloween release date.

BANG Premier · Nov 22, 2024

Mickey Mouse Is Now In the Public Domain. Well, Sort Of.

Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative expression.

Reason · Jan 1, 2024

Yes, Winnie the Pooh will wield a chainsaw in this horror sequel

The Blood and Honey sequel sounds even wilder than the first film

Total Film · Aug 14, 2023

'Blood and Honey 2': Release Window, Cast, and More for the Winnie-the-Pooh Slasher Sequel

We're getting a second grotesque romp in the Hundred Acre Wood, whether you want it or not.

Inverse · Feb 23, 2023

Oh, bother: the Winnie the Pooh slasher movie is a bloody mess

With rights now in the public domain, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey turns beloved children’s characters into killers

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023

Blood and Honey: In Defence of the Winnie-the-Pooh Slasher Flick

Rhys Frake-Waterfield’s horror film might ruin your childhood, but it’s a win for creative freedom

The Walrus · Feb 15, 2023

Storybook slaughterhouse: Expiring copyright lets Winnie the Pooh star in Blood and Honey

The copyright on Winnie the Pooh expired in 2022, and Disney is set to lose copyright on Mickey, its most iconic character, in 2024

The New Daily · Feb 11, 2023

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey – the horror movie that’s ‘ruining’ people’s childhoods

New film ‘completely destroys image of’ teddy bear character

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023