In 1997, unknown British author J.K. Rowling changed the world with the release of her first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. She didn’t know it at the time, but Harry Potter would go on to become one of the most successful film and television franchises in history. That first book would turn into seven novels in the original series, plus more ...

Johnny Depp’s return as Captain Jack Sparrow in future Pirates of the Caribbean installments will cost The Walt Disney Company a fortune. It’s been a long time since actor Johnny Depp has donned the pirate garb and stepped onto the big screen as Captain Jack Sparrow. First appearing 20 years ago in The Walt Disney Company and producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s ...

The faraway galaxy is filled with many characters. So many, in fact, that fans have probably lost count over the decades. Between all the Star Wars movies, animated shows, live-action shows, comic books, novels, and video games, it’s impossible to keep track of them all. But there are some characters Star Wars fans wish they could forget altogether. Whether they’re ...

In a franchise that’s populated with so many characters, it’s really no surprise that we’ve seen our fair share of deaths in Star Wars over the years. With 12 movies and a whole bunch of TV shows under its belt, the faraway galaxy is no stranger to killing off beloved characters. It would probably take us all day to list ...

We’ve seen countless villains appear in the Star Wars franchise over the decades. At a time when we thought Darth Vader, The Emperor, Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt, and Grand Moff Tarkin were more than enough, along came the prequel trilogy, animated shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and Star Wars: Rebels(2014), the sequel trilogy, and the live-action ...

More names have been reported for Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Despite successes like Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its once-dominant box office performance taper off in recent years. Outside of Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), fan enthusiasm has grown more selective, and Marvel’s future strategy has come under ...

One of the newest areas to open in Walt Disney World will be closing soon, the resort confirms. Related: Disney Slashes Prices Ahead of Summertime Season Things are always changing at Walt Disney World, with the resort opening up new rides, attractions, restaurants, and other experiences on a fairly frequent basis. Big things are on the horizon for Walt Disney ...

Marvel fans, assemble! Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is adding another hero to its impressive lineup of character experiences. Starting this summer, guests will have the opportunity to meet Alexei Shostakov, also known as Red Guardian, from the highly anticipated Marvel film Thunderbolts. A Heroic Return to Character Debuts It’s been nearly a year since Avengers Campus introduced a ...

The Star Wars galaxy is once again preparing for a seismic shift as Andor returns this spring. While the critically praised series took a hiatus in 2024, Lucasfilm officially confirmed that Season 2 will debut on April 22. So far, six of the 12 episodes have been released on Disney+. Andor Season 2 First teased back in 2023 via a ...

This year, the Disney theme park will host an exclusive offering to celebrate a momentous day. Disneyland Paris is in the middle of a major transformation project, which sees Disneyland Park’s sister park, Walt Disney Studios Park, evolve into Disney Adventure World. The new name will officially debut when Disneyland Paris opens its World of Frozen area in 2026. Ahead ...