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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’ Sequel’s Financial Loss Revealed, Leads to Layoffs at Studio

Rey (Daisy Ridley) crouching in 'The Rise of Skywalker'

Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, it’s fair to say that Star Wars has been hit and miss. Entries spanning theatrical releases, anthology films, animated shows, live-action shows, and Disney theme park attractions have failed to impress audiences consistently. On the small screen, Disney+ shows such as Andor (2022) and The Acolyte (2024) suffered from low viewership, with the latter ...

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Disney’s ‘The Acolyte’ Lives on With Brand-New Installment

A figure stands in a desolate, overgrown area, holding two red lightsabers with arms outstretched. The person is wearing a helmet and cape, adding to an ominous presence amidst the rundown, post-apocalyptic surroundings.

Lucasfilm isn’t letting The Acolyte disappear quietly. The studio has unveiled “The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte”, a new behind-the-scenes book that will arrive January 13, 2026 — months after reports suggested the Disney+ series won’t return for a second season. Announced at NYCC’s Lucasfilm Publishing panel, the book is written by StarWars.com editor Kristin Baver and featuring a foreword ...

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‘Harry Potter’ TV Series’ Female Voldemort May Have Already Been Cast

Voldemort in his final battle against Harry in the 'Deathly Hallows'

Filming on the first season of HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is underway. Dozens of actors have been cast in what is described as a “faithful adaptation” of the books by J.K. Rowling. The cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, ...

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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Filming Tightens Security After Intruders and Threats From Trans Activists

Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton), Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), and other Harry Potter bad guys ringed around a doorway.

Production on the upcoming Harry Potter television series has been forced to tighten its security measures after intruders recently broke onto the set amid growing tensions between author J.K. Rowling, who’s also an executive producer on the reboot, and the trans community. However, it’s unclear whether the intruders were activists or law-breaking fans. It sounds like something out of Harry ...

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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Gets a Modern Twist in Official New Remake Teaser

'The Muppet Christmas Carol' characters

Even decades after its release, The Muppet Christmas Carol continues to define the holiday season for generations of fans. The 1992 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale remains a perennial favorite, celebrated for its memorable songs, whimsical characters, and timeless storytelling. Every year, audiences revisit the film through Disney+ streaming, theatrical re-releases, live-orchestra performances across the U.K., and sing-along screenings ...

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Amazon Ruins James Bond for Long-Time Fans

James Bond in the dark in the "007 First Light" trailer

Amazon’s new approach to James Bond isn’t going down well — and fans are furious. In a move that’s already dividing audiences, Amazon MGM has started making major changes to how the 007 franchise is presented, just ahead of the next big-screen reboot from director Denis Villeneuve (Dune, Blade Runner 2049). For a series that built its legacy on sharp ...

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Marvel’s ‘Wolverine’ Reboot Casts New Actor, Confirms Connection to ‘Spider-Man’ Trilogy

Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) standing together.

Wolverine and Spider-Man have long been two of Marvel’s most popular superhero characters, each bringing a unique energy to the superhero world. Spider-Man, with his acrobatic web-slinging and witty quips, has dominated both comics and film for decades, while Wolverine, the clawed mutant with a regenerative healing factor, has been an X-Men staple since the late 1970s, known for his ...

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