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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.

Could Disney’s New Muppets Coaster Feature ‘Christmas Carol’ Scenes?

'The Muppet Christmas Carol' characters

Muppet*Vision 3D is no more. After entertaining Disney World guests for 34 years with exploding projectors, singing vegetables, and backstage antics, the theater has gone dark. Originally launched in 1991, Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was one of the last major projects Jim Henson worked on. The show was filled with deep-cut Muppet charm: Gonzo hijacking the screen, Beaker ...

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Jaws Could Be Among Universal Studios Great Britain’s Attractions

A mechanical shark emerges from the water near a boat, causing a group of tourists seated in a nearby tour boat to react with excitement and fear. The scene appears to be part of an amusement park attraction at Universal Orlando, with a staff member observing in the background.

Universal Studios Great Britain doesn’t open until 2031, but that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating on what the company’s first UK resort might include. Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Paddington, Back to the Future, and James Bond have all been floated as likely candidates, but there’s one name the rumors haven’t put forward yet, and it’s perhaps the most obvious: Jaws. It’s ...

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‘Harry Potter’s Arabella Stanton Just Proved She’s a Better Hermione Than Emma Watson

Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) looking confused at Harry in 'Goblet of Fire'

Now that HBO has found its new Harry, Ron, and Hermione, the upcoming Harry Potter reboot is quickly taking shape. And while the series won’t begin filming until this summer, one key performance is already making waves in the Wizarding World community. Arabella Stanton, the West End alum currently best known for having played Matilda on stage, who’s now set ...

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Will Padmé Appear in ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2? Here’s What Natalie Portman Said About Her Potential Return To ‘Star Wars’

Padmé (Natalie Portman) and Anakin (Hayden Christensen) in 'Revenge of the Sith'

It’s been nearly 20 years since Natalie Portman last appeared in a Star Wars film, but talk of her return has never really gone away. Now, the actress herself is weighing in once again—and this time, she sounds more open than ever. Portman portrayed Padmé Amidala in all three Star Wars prequels, starting with Star Wars: Episode I — The ...

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Upcoming ‘Halloween’ TV Series Could Take Place Over Christmas

Michael Myers in 'Halloween: Resurrection'

If the Halloween franchise is best known for one thing besides the Haddonfield bogeyman Michael Myers, it’s the spooky season (the clue’s in the name). The contemplative autumnal pastime is the setting for every single Halloween movie, whether sequel, reboot, or spinoff. But while this will more than likely always be the case, the upcoming Halloween reboot that was announced ...

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All 9 ‘Ghostbusters’ Installments Ranked, Including ‘Frozen Empire’

Two people in Ghostbusters uniforms step out of a white classic car with the Ghostbusters logo, surrounded by mist at night, with emergency lights and ghost-hunting equipment on the roof.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) didn’t exactly catch a fortune at the box office last year (although it did contribute $202M to the Ecto Containment Unit, pushing the film series past $1B globally), but, like it or not, it did further expand the long-running franchise. It also spawned new waves of comic books with Dark Horse, and soon, an animated series ...

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Mark Hamill Closes the Door on ‘Star Wars’ Return: “They Should Focus on the Future”

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looking at the Force Ghosts at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'

Mark Hamill has been inching away from Luke Skywalker for a while now. But in a new interview, he’s putting it plainly: he’s done. Speaking with ComicBook.com while promoting his new film, The Life of Chuck, Hamill looked back on his time with Star Wars and made it clear he has no plans to return. “Listen, I am so grateful ...

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Are We Finally Getting a ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ LEGO Set?

'The Muppet Christmas Carol' characters

There are LEGO sets for nearly everything—Home Alone, Seinfeld, Friends, The Office, even Hocus Pocus. So when you stop and think about it, the fact that The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) doesn’t have one starts to feel less like an oversight and more like a mystery. The film is a cornerstone of holiday movie-watching. It’s earned that spot through sheer ...

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