Since Stranger Things arrived in 2016, there’s been no shortage of experiences inspired by the hit Netflix series. From immersive walkthroughs in major cities to the West End/Broadway stage production, The First Shadow, and various appearances at Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights, the franchise is no stranger to inviting fans into the world of Hawkins and the Upside Down ...

There’s something electric about watching someone’s star rise in real time. Whitney Leavitt has spent the past year transforming from a reality TV personality to a genuine entertainment force, captivating audiences first on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, then dominating dance floors on Dancing with the Stars, and now stepping onto Broadway stages. However, one of her recent interviews ...

The world’s fascination with dinosaurs — reignited more than three decades ago by Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park (1993) and magnified by the more recent Jurassic World films — has long found physical form in theme-park rides at Universal Studios resorts worldwide. From the original attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando to variations of those rides at the likes of ...

Disney has spent the past few years reshaping the MCU in ways that keep fans on their toes. The studio has introduced new characters, bid emotional farewells to longtime favorites, and replaced major heroes with surprising replacements. Now, Disney has done it again. Another Captain America has entered the Marvel spotlight, and fans aren’t entirely sure whether to cheer, worry, ...

Star Wars is steering The Mandalorian franchise in a new direction, officially moving on from Pedro Pascal’s original take on the wandering gunslinger, as well as the version of Grogu fans have come to know. Credit: Lucasfilm After seven years away from theaters, Star Wars heads back to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu debuting on May 22, ...

When Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered in 1993, it became an overnight success. Alongside dominating children’s TV, the series sparked a merchandising craze — toys, costumes, and lunchboxes flew off shelves, making the series a pop-culture phenomenon. That success solidified the franchise’s place in 1990s pop-culture history, influencing children’s television, retail, and fandom for several years to come. Credit: Saban ...

Things haven’t quite been the same for the Star Wars franchise since the sequel trilogy. More specifically, it was Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi (2017) that split the fan base down the middle like a red-hot lightsaber through butter. We say “split” as if opinions were equally divided, but the truth is that if you ask anyone ...

Last week, it was reported that Netflix, Inc. plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after winning a bidding war. However, as the deal would include the Warner Bros. film, television, and video game studios, as well as DC Entertainment/DC Studios, audiences have been left wondering what will become of the newly established DC Universe following the acquisition. Credit: DC Studios ...

Since their first big-screen adventure in 1990, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have become a fixture of pop culture, with a mix of live-action and animated films expanding the saga of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. However, over the years, big-screen entries have varied in style—from darker, comic-accurate versions that utilized practical effects like the 1990 film and its two ...

Disney+ has become one of the most reliable platforms for holiday viewing. The streaming service giant boasts slapstick favorites, animated classics, and even a certain hotly debated festive flick that still gets viewers arguing over whether it’s a Christmas movie! Whether you’re after something cozy, action-packed, or nostalgic, these films are among the strongest entries currently streaming. How The Grinch ...