The Jurassic films have always shaped how Universal Studios designs its parks. From the 1993 film-inspired log flume ride in Hollywood to the full-blown Jurassic World-themed land in Orlando, most attractions have leaned heavily on either the original 1993 classic or the 2015 reboot–there’s been no in between. But with Universal Studios Great Britain now confirmed, and Jurassic World Rebirth on its ...
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Disneyland May Expand Beyond ‘Frozen’ and ‘Lion King’ With New Areas
When Disneyland Paris revealed plans for a Lion King-themed land, it confirmed what many guests had already hoped: that the park hadn’t forgotten certain beloved Disney classics. But there’s one existing attraction that’s been quietly celebrating Disney’s extensive library for decades — the miniature story-book adventure, Le Pays des Contes de Fées. Translated as “The Land of Fairy Tales,” the open-air ...
Read More »“That’s Enough”, ‘Star Wars’ Icon Doubles Down on His Exit From the Franchise
It sounds like this Star Wars icon really is done with the franchise. It’s hard to imagine Star Wars without Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), but the franchise has already gone a long time without him. After playing the hero in Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and ...
Read More »‘Harry Potter’ Series Reveals New Harry, Ron, and Hermione—Goodbye, Daniel, Rupert, Emma
HBO’s long-awaited Harry Potter series has finally cast the young actors who will take on the franchise’s most recognizable roles. HBO has revealed that Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Alastair Stout will take on Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger. The announcement follows an open casting call that reportedly drew over 30,000 submissions. McLaughlin and Stout ...
Read More »Disney and Lucasfilm Will Recast Luke Skywalker
There was a time when you couldn’t think of Star Wars without thinking of Mark Hamill. But these days, it’s getting harder and harder to argue that Hamill still “is” Luke Skywalker. He hasn’t played the character on screen in a traditional way since 2017’s Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi. And while his likeness returned in The Mandalorian Season 2 ...
Read More »How ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sets up a Brand-New Trilogy
The dinosaurs have evolved—and the franchise is evolving with them. Jurassic World Rebirth arrives in theaters July 2, and it signals a new direction for the series. Not just in story, but in tone, ambition, and where things could go next. Gareth Edwards is in the director’s chair this time, bringing the same grounded scale he brought to Godzilla (2014) ...
Read More »Live-Action ‘Jurassic World’ Series Is Available To Watch Online!
It’s only a few weeks before Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) comes stomping into theaters around the world. Starring Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), the seventh film in the long-running series centers on a team of experts sent on a top-secret mission to retrieve life-changing genetic material from three colossal dinosaurs; an expedition that goes south when they find themselves facing horrifying ...
Read More »7 Things in ‘Jurassic Park 3’ That Make Absolutely No Sense
It’s no stretch to say that the original Jurassic Park (1993), directed by Steven Spielberg, is a thought-provoking science-fiction thriller that deals with the ethics of meddling with Mother Nature for personal and profitable gain. Its sequels, on the other hand, not so much. While these themes are present throughout the entire franchise, many of the subsequent installments still leave ...
Read More »‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Second Official Full Trailer Arrives
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) will be roaring into theaters worldwide on July 2. The first official trailer that dropped a few months ago left a lot to be desired, teasing a humor-filled dino romp that feels completely at odds with the original Jurassic Park (1993), which the cast and crew continue to promise has massively influenced the upcoming sequel. But ...
Read More »‘Buffy’ Reboot: Sarah Michelle Gellar Passes the Torch to Next-Gen Slayer in New Clip
The upcoming Buffy revival broke the internet last week when it was announced, per Deadline, that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong would be playing the series’ brand-new Slayer. Armstrong, 15, is the second cast member to be announced, following original star Sarah Michelle Gellar, who’ll be reprising her role as Buffy Summers, having played her in ...
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