Is ActiveLit down for anybody else? And is there any word on when it might return?

At the moment I would say yes, Activelit is down. This could change again if the website operator changes, but there is no exact information about this so far.

The domain name expired. Manowar has said it has now been renewed, and it should be back soon, but what counts as soon I do not know.

Looks like it is up again.