It’s no mystery that Disney Parks are populated by the world of film, but what does often leave us scratching our heads is why certain properties don’t have a big presence. It’s not unreasonable to suggest that there are a number of IPs that are underused at Disney Parks, with perhaps the biggest example being The Lion King. Released in ...
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Ewen MacIntosh, who was best known for playing the lovable accountant Keith Bishop in the original British version of The Office, has sadly passed away at the age of 50. MacIntosh’s management company announced the news on X earlier today: With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who ...
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It was the first week in our new house, and we were feeling the same feelings anyone has when they move away from family and friends: stress from the move, self-doubt about whether we made the right decision for our family, and fatigue from the physical labor. We had tucked the kids into bed, and my wife and I were ...
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The latest adaptation of Roald Dahl’s timeless children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) has finally been unwrapped for the big screen. Wonka (2023) is a musical fantasy by director Paul King that acts as a sort of prequel to the original story in which the titular chocolate maker and inventor invites a group of children, along with their parents, ...
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A brand-new Star Wars movie had landed. There are currently nine films in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga. In order of release, the three trilogies include Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983), Star Wars: Episode I — ...
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It would be unfair to call Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019) the worst film in the Star Wars franchise. The worst film in the Skywalker Saga, sure, but not the worst film. Do you remember The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)? Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)? Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)? That ...
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is one of the most heart-warming pastimes for many families over the Holidays. Not only is it a wonderful re-telling of Charles Dicken’s timeless literary masterpiece published in 1843, it’s easily the best Muppets film, without contest. The film is also a great way for younger audiences to discover the meaning behind A Christmas Carol ...
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It seems a bit quiet on the Jurassic front lately. Despite the fact Jurassic World Dominion (2022) grossed over $1 billion in movie theaters last year, there are no signs of another film in the series being announced anytime soon. There does appear to be some activity in the jungles over at Universal Pictures, though, at least where the smaller ...
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There’s a lot to love about Star Wars, and with so many movies and TV shows, there’s plenty to choose from. However, the theatrical side of the faraway galaxy continues to divide fans, with every single Disney entry with the exception of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story having been met with much criticism. That’s not to say the spin-off ...
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When The Last Jedi was released in 2017, it seemed impossible that there could be another Star Wars film that would become just as widely hated by fans, but 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker was the final nail in the coffin for Disney and Lucasfilm’s sequel trilogy. While nowhere near as ‘out there’ as its predecessor, Episode IX lacks coherent ...
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