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May- 2026 -16 May
‘Jurassic Park’ Could Follow the ‘Halloween’ Franchise After ‘Rebirth’ Disaster
When Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) ignored the Thorn trilogy, it proved long-running franchises could simply erase unpopular storylines and continue forward with a cleaner continuity. Twenty years later, Halloween (2018) doubled down on the idea by wiping out every sequel except John Carpenter’s original 1978 film. Now, some Jurassic Park fans believe Universal Pictures should consider doin
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15 May
‘Star Wars’ Just Changed the Rey Skywalker Ending in ‘Episode IX’
For years, the ending of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) has represented one of the most contested chapters in the entire Star Wars saga. Fans have spent nearly seven years debating whether the film successfully closed the Skywalker Saga or stumbled under the pressure of ending a story that began in 1977. Now, a newly updated Star Wars publication is revisiting the film’s fina
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15 May
With the ‘Mandalorian’ Future Unknown, Gina Carano May Return as Cara Dune Moving Forward
Five years after Gina Carano’s abrupt departure from The Mandalorian sent shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom, the actress may once again be inching toward Lucasfilm territory. As Carano prepares for a heavily promoted MMA return against Ronda Rousey this weekend, renewed discussion surrounding her Disney lawsuit settlement and recent conversations with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni has reignite
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15 May
These Muppets Are Sharing a Stage With This Pop Superstar This Summer
At some point in the planning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, someone looked at a room that contained Chris Martin of Coldplay, Elmo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Animal, and decided that this was the correct group of individuals to build the biggest halftime show in World Cup history around. That person was right. The result is the most unexpectedly perfect entertainment annou
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15 May
Grogu’s Future Beyond ‘The Mandalorian’ May Have Been Accidentally Exposed
Lucasfilm may have already hinted at what comes next for Grogu. Star Wars is heading back to theaters with The Mandalorian & Grogu – the franchise's first movie release since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The film arrives after years of uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s theatrical plans. Several previously announced Star Wars projects have quietly stalled or disappeared altogethe
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15 May
Lucasfilm’s Troubled Rey ‘Star Wars’ Movie May Finally Be Happening
Lucasfilm’s sequel trilogy era may not be as abandoned as fans thought. Three years after Daisy Ridley walked onto the stage at Star Wars Celebration to announce her return as Rey, the project still has no title, no release date, and no confirmed cast beyond Ridley herself. For a long time, it felt like the movie had slipped into the same category as several other stalled Star Wars projects quietl
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15 May
Millennials Will Want to Join This Disney Group Immediately Due To This Announcement
Twenty-five years is a long time to wait for Disney to do something properly celebratory with The Princess Diaries, and the wait is apparently over. Disney just announced an immersive pop-up experience at the filming location of the Genovian Consulate for the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film, and the details are exactly what a certain generation of Disney fans has been wanting without knowing the
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14 May
Disney Greenlights First Johnny Depp-Connected ‘Pirates’ Project Since Exit
For years, Disney and Johnny Depp seemed locked in a strange standoff. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise remained one of Disney’s biggest blockbuster properties, but the future of Captain Jack Sparrow became increasingly uncertain after Depp’s very public split from the studio. Fans spent years debating whether Disney would ever fully embrace Depp’s version of the franchise again, especially
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14 May
‘Star Wars’ Legend’s Tragic Death Blamed on Sequels, “She Practically Killed Herself”
The death of Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher has been blamed on the pressure of the franchise’s sequels. This December will mark 10 years since the passing of Princess Leia Organa actress Carrie Fisher. A few months after filming wrapped on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Fisher suffered a heart attack aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles. After four days in intensive care, a spokesperson fo
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13 May
Mark Hamill Finally Admits That the ‘Star Wars’ Sequels Are Bad
For nearly 50 years, Mark Hamill has remained inseparable from Luke Skywalker, the Jedi hero who helped define Star Wars for generations of audiences. But Hamill has also been one of the franchise’s most outspoken stars. Over the years, the actor has repeatedly questioned creative decisions surrounding Luke’s later storyline. More recently, Hamill explained why the character’s appearance in The Ma
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