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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.

Goodbye, Cara Dune: ‘Star Wars’ Replaces Beloved Character With New Actress

Gina Carano in 'The Mandalorian'

After six years away from theaters, Star Wars is finally heading back to the big screen. Lucasfilm has now released the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, the feature-length continuation of Disney+’s The Mandalorian (2019). Opening in theaters on May 22, 2026, it’s the first time the Star Wars franchise has adapted one of its TV shows for cinemas. ...

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New ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Won’t Be a “Faithful Adaptation” as Promised

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in 'Goblet of Fire'

HBO’s Harry Potter TV series could be about to shake the fanbase to its core. According to reliable scooper Daniel Richtman (via SFFGazette.com), the upcoming reboot is eyeing both male and female actors for the role of Lord Voldemort (AKA Tom Riddle). “For the Harry Potter show, they’re auditioning both men and women for Voldemort, so it’s possible we could see a ...

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits Unexpected Delay

Tom Holland as Peter Parker crying

Filming for the highly anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reportedly been interrupted after Tom Holland suffered a “fall” on set, British tabloid The Sun reports. While the exact circumstances of the accident are unclear, the actor sustained what sources describe as a “concussion” on Friday, September 12. Per The Sun, an East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed: “We were ...

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‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Is Auditioning Female Actors for Lord Voldemort: Report

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

HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series has already cast dozens of actors. John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter are just ...

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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Musical Is Heading to the West End!

'The Muppet Christmas Carol' characters

Few holiday movies capture the warmth and humor of the season like The Muppet Christmas Carol. Released in 1992, this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story gives the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge a distinctly Muppet twist. Michael Caine’s iconic performance as the miserly Scrooge blends perfectly with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the felt-covered ensemble, creating a ...

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‘Jurassic World’ TV Series Gets First Official Teaser, Set During ‘World’ Trilogy

Scarlett Johansson at sea in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

Universal’s dinosaur empire is in an unusual place. On one hand, Jurassic World Rebirth has been a commercial juggernaut, tearing through the summer box office with $865.6 million in global revenue. On the other hand, the film itself has proven one of the most polarizing chapters in the entire franchise. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and starring Scarlett Johansson ...

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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Movie May Be Resetting the Disney+ Series

The Mandalorian wielding the Darksaber

As The Mandalorian & Grogu prepares for its May 22, 2026 theatrical debut, details suggest that Disney might be using the film to bring Mando back to basics by focusing almost entirely on Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. With multiple recurring characters from the series mysteriously absent, the film could be a deliberate reset of the Disney+ series. Bo-Katan ...

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‘Star Wars’ Beloved Jedi Won’t Be Getting a Follow-Up Series

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Disney’s Star Wars: Visions has been one of the franchise’s most surprising critical successes, with its anthology format giving creators from around the world a chance to tell experimental stories outside of mainline canon. But as Volume 3 approaches this fall, one of its most beloved episodes is being left behind. Visions debuted in 2021, offering nine standalone shorts produced ...

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