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The Wilhelm scream is a sound effect that has become a common joke among filmmakers and a staple of film, television, and video games. The sound effect was first used in the 1951 film Distant Drums and was originally recorded for a character named Private Wilhelm, portrayed by actor Sheb …

Disney has announced plans to adapt the classic novel Swiss Family Robinson into an original series for its streaming platform, Disney+. Adapted from the book by Johann Wyss, the show will take place on a tropical island and follow the adventures of the Robinson family as they battle pirates, survive …

  Some six decades later, The Twilight Zone film remains an unbeatable influence on pop, horror and sci-fi culture. There’s no doubt you’ve at least heard about the famed anthology series and its truly iconic opening credits scenes. It’s where some of our greatest sci-fi writers even started out. There …

No offense to the beautiful Jasmine or majestic Aladdin, but we all know Robin William’s Genie was the main star in the 1992 Disney box office hit. The famed children’s animation, Aladdin, was an immediate hit, earning a mega $644 million. It’s remained a favorite ever since. It was by …

Think back. Do you remember “Nine Old Men?” It’s what Franklin D. Roosevelt called his Supreme Court Justices and it’s a term Walt Disney affectionately borrowed to refer to his top animators. Animators that were at the very forefront of the industry. These Nine Old Men worked tirelessly to come …

Disney has been releasing incredible video games on coin-operated, handheld, PC and console devices since the 1980s. A lot of the titles followed Mickey’s earlier adventures, but the brand soon expanded their stories to include other favorite characters. They released a myriad of other video games with the likes of …

You’re sitting watching your favorite movie when the main character lights up a smoke. You even see the brand of cigarettes pretty clearly. It’s not a subtle endorsement. It’s product placement. And it’s nothing new to the film industry. In fact, it’s far more effective than advertising, which tobacco companies …

How Marvel and DC Are Dominating Comics DC and Marvel continue to make waves and dominate market share We all know that Marvel and DC Comics are the comic book world giants. They’ve got different styles of villains, superheroes, and storylines. Well, different character traits and personalities, but very similar, …

Recently, a brand new generation got to fall in love with The Tale of Peter Rabbit when it hit our screens as a major motion picture. To date, Beatrix Potter’s enchanting children’s tale has sold more than 45 million copies around the world, making it one of our all-time best-selling …

If you grew up in the awesome 80s and 90s, you probably couldn’t get enough of the big-hearted comedian we know and love as Ernest P Worrell. But behind all the dumb comedy and sheer silliness was a fascinating man and one of the best actors of that period. The …