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Dan is a huge fan of Star Wars, Disney, Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters and Harry Potter, and has written for numerous entertainment websites.

‘Star Wars’ Animated Film Series With Han, Luke, and Leia Could Relaunch the Franchise

L to R: Luke, Leia, and Han in 'Star Wars'

For over two decades, many characters from the Star Wars franchise have been given the animated treatment. The Clone Wars, whether the 2003 miniseries, the theatrical film, or the long-running 2008 series, gave us several prequel trilogy characters, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus. Credit: Lucasfilm Several Star Wars Characters Are Missing From ...

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DC’s ‘Batman’ Reboot Gets New Trailer, Looks Better Than Any Film in the Series

Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman stand side by side in their superhero costumes against a dramatic, cloudy sky with light shining behind them.

Batman has survived every major reinvention Hollywood could throw at him. From Tim Burton’s gothic take on Batman (1989) starring Michael Keaton, to the neon chaos of Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997), the Dark Knight has continually evolved to match different eras of blockbuster filmmaking. Credit: Warner Bros. Then came Christopher Nolan’s grounded reinvention with ...

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Disney Rebooting Iconic Franchise, New Report Suggests

Caesar raises his arms before a gathering of apes in a walled area, recalling a scene from Planet of the Apes.

Disney has spent the better part of the last two decades building its theatrical identity around massive franchise filmmaking. Star Wars and Avatar From Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) reigniting the Star Wars saga, to James Cameron’s Avatar franchise continuing to dominate the global box office, the studio has increasingly relied on major cinematic brands to anchor its theatrical release schedule. ...

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New ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Features Several ‘Star Wars’ Legacy Characters

The Mandalorian and Grogu in the cockpit

The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) is just a few weeks from its theatrical release and, unsurprisingly, marketing has begun ramping up, with the titular pair suddenly appearing everywhere from toy stores to Disney Parks. This push follows a less enthusiastic response to earlier marketing that began last year with the first official trailer. That initial trailer mostly failed to excite ...

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James Gunn’s DCU Future in Question as Zack Snyder Teases “New Project”

Superman (David Corenswet) with a crowd of people

The DC Universe (DCU) may be in trouble. The new shared cinematic universe under DC Studios’ co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran officially launched in theaters last year with Superman (2025). The reboot marked the beginning of a brand-new interconnected continuity comprising films and television shows, essentially replacing the now-defunct DC Extended Universe (DCEU), which ran from Man of Steel ...

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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Limited Theatrical Project Confirmed for Winter 2026

Gonzo in 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) has become one of the most enduring adaptations of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic. Directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, the film blends the original story with the chaos and charm of the Muppets, with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and the rest of the gang portraying iconic characters, ...

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Next ‘Jurassic Park’ Sequel’s Runtime Much Longer Than Any Other Film in the Series

Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) and Dennis Nedry (Wayne Knight) looking shocked against a "Jurassic Park: Survival" T-Rex paddock backdrop

Few franchises have defined blockbuster cinema quite like Jurassic Park (1993). And soon, fans will get to spend more time than ever before immersed in a Jurassic story that officially forms part of the long-running film series. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the groundbreaking 1993 film introduced audiences to a world where dinosaurs were brought to life through genetic engineering (or, ...

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DC’s ‘Absolute Batman’ Gets Official Small-Screen Adaptation, Releases Later This Year

"Absolute Batman" comic book cover

Batman has been reimagined countless times since his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Across film, television, and comics, each era has shaped Bruce Wayne in a different image—from the bright, campy ’60s show take of Adam West to the darker, psychologically driven graphic novel version defined by Frank Miller. On the big screen, Michael Keaton brought a gothic ...

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James Gunn’s DCU Officially Replaces David Corenswet as Superman

Superman (David Corenswet) with a crowd of people

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe is fully underway. The newly established franchise marks a reset for Warner Bros.’ superhero slate after a decade of the DC Extended Universe. The new DCU, which is also an interconnected franchise comprising movies and television shows, officially replaces the DCEU continuity that began with Man of Steel (2013) and ran through multiple ...

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