The movie fans will never see. Credit: Lucasfilm Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skywalker (2019) may have passed the $1 billion mark, but for many viewers it marked a flat conclusion to a sequel trilogy that struggled to find a steady footing. Years later, Lucasfilm is still smoothing out the lingering confusion through retcons, extra tie-in material, and added ...

Streaming subscribers have a limited-time opportunity to win Disney gift cards worth $100 each through the Disney+ Perks program. The promotion runs through December 19, giving members multiple chances to enter for prizes that can be used at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Store, and other Disney-operated locations. 12 Days of Disney+ Perks Holiday ...

For a long time, it felt like a clean break that would never be undone. Johnny Depp and Disney—once inseparable thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow—went their separate ways, and neither side seemed interested in looking back. Since Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), the franchise has been stuck in limbo, with reboot rumors swirling and fans ...

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 ...