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Mar- 2026 -25 March
‘Stranger Things’ Theatrical Release Confirms Runtime
Months after Stranger Things concluded on Netflix, fans can revisit Hawkins and the Upside Down—this time in theaters. The first two episodes of the upcoming 3D animated series Tales From ’85 will screen back-to-back in select theaters on April 18, before the series launches on Netflix on April 23. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the preview will have a total runtime of about 55 minutes. The screening
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25 March
HBO Scrambles To Secure ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Amid Growing Safety Fears
Concerns around the Harry Potter reboot have shifted sharply in recent weeks — and not because of what’s on screen. HBO’s long-form adaptation, first announced in 2023, was designed to revisit J.K. Rowling’s books with greater depth, dedicating one season to each novel. The strategy positioned the series as both a reboot and a corrective to the films. Filming began last summer, with HBO recently u
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24 March
HBO Quietly Changes Course on ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Release Plans
HBO's Harry Potter reboot is moving ahead — but it won’t follow the release plan many expected. Warner Bros. and HBO first announced plans for a Harry Potter television reboot three years ago, positioning it as a long-form adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book series. The project was framed as a decade-long commitment, with each season dedicated to a single novel. Filming on the first season beg
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24 March
Disney World Confirms Project That Will Forever Change Magic Kingdom Transportation
The South Florida Water Management District just approved Walt Disney World Resort‘s permit to expand Magic Kingdom Park's ferry infrastructure, clearing the way for construction to increase queue capacity and update boarding facilities. Disney filed the permit in early 2025, requesting updates to ferryboat infrastructure, creation of a floodplain compensation area, and expanded waiting area
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24 March
CONFIRMED: Disney Scraps Ambitious AI Plans
The Walt Disney Company has ended its controversial partnership with OpenAI, closing a brief chapter that had pointed to a more experimental future for its characters and platforms. The decision lands at a moment when AI remains a growing — and often divisive — topic across the entertainment industry. Studios have explored its potential, but audiences have been far less certain about where it belo
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24 March
A Year Later, Disney World Confirms Long-Closed Ride Is Coming Back
For months, there was almost nothing to grab onto. The ride stayed closed. The walls never seemed to move. And every time guests hoped for a real update, they were left with the same unanswered question: when is this thing actually coming back? Now, Disney World is finally giving fans something to work with. Not through a huge announcement. Not through a dramatic reveal. Instead, Disney is doing w
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24 March
Disney Quietly Shuts Down Self-Serve Food Option at EPCOT
If you’ve visited Sunshine Seasons inside EPCOT’s Land Pavilion before, you probably remember how easy it was to grab a dessert on your way out. That experience is now being completely reworked. Disney is currently testing a new grab-and-go system at the location—but in reality, it’s not really “grab-and-go” anymore. Instead, everything is shifting toward a Cast Member–served model, with hygiene d
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24 March
After Disney Announces “Landmark Partnership,” Company Lays off 1,000 Employees
Epic Games will eliminate 1,000 jobs days after new Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the partnership as a career-defining achievement, raising questions about the $1.5 billion investment's stability. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced the March 24 layoffs in a digital memo to employees, citing a major downturn in Fortnite engagement in 2025 that left the company “spending significantly more t
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24 March
Universal Orlando Confirms Major Changes to Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando has made a significant move inside one of its most beloved lands, and while the change does not involve a new attraction or expansion, it is already having a major impact on the guest experience. Hogwarts Castle, the centerpiece of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, is currently undergoing a large-scale exterior refurbishment. The work has in
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24 March
Mickey Mouse Replacement Coming to Disney World in May 2026
A construction permit filed Monday morning has confirmed that Walt Disney World Resort is putting the finishing touches on Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Animation Courtyard Gets a New Identity The transformation of Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios has been underway since last September, when Disney Junior Play and Dance! closed alongside th
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