More than a year after setting the box office ablaze, Warner Bros.’ critical and commercial hit “Sinners” will be coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Studios announced the new attraction in a press release, while debuting a teaser video, key art and shots of merchandise fans will be able to acquire when the … Read more
Former “Even Stevens” star Steven Anthony Lawrence made a major allegation about his time working at Universal Studios Hollywood. In an Instagram post shared Saturday, the 35-year-old claimed he was fired from the theme park for “reporting a suspected pedophile.” “I delayed posting this for about a month because I was hoping we could find … Read more
Dwayne Johnson had the perfect game plan. The Rock, 53, shared the sentimental way he paid tribute to the late Robin Williams on the set of the new “Jumanji 3” movie. Johnson posted a clip to Instagram on Wednesday, telling fans he will be wearing an item from Williams’ original 1995 project in the next film. … Read more
Move over, Mickey Mouse. Tripadvisor has named the top amusement park in the U.S. — and it’s not in Disney or Universal. In its 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards this week, Dollywood was named No. 1 in the Amusement & Water Parks category. The Appalachian-themed park co-founded by the legend Dolly Parton … Read more
Guests on Universal Orlando Resort’s Jurassic Park River Adventure ride recently faced something scarier than dinosaurs. A viral TikTok video posted earlier this month appears to show the ride sinking due to an apparent malfunction. The clip, shared on July 11, shows the bow of the boat submerged in the water, with several riders left … Read more
Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have enter the legal battle over generative AI. Filed in federal district court in Los Angeles, the complaint claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios to generate and distribute … Read more
You can imagine the boardroom meeting back in 2019, when Universal Orlando announced the opening of a new theme park. “What are we going to call it? I mean, it’s going to be epic….” And so, it is. Delayed by the pandemic, the 110 acres of Epic Universe (or 20,423 steps, I counted), offers a … Read more
Draconian-seeming dress codes are apparently more “universal” than we think. A TikTokker named Alexa discovered that the fashion police aren’t restricted to Disney after getting flagged for wearing a T-shirt at the Universal Studios Theme Park in Orlando, Florida. In the controversial clip, which boasts over a million views, the park-goer is seen sporting a … Read more
Meghan Markle’s longtime biographer, Omid Scobie, has made a permanent move to Los Angeles in search of the “Hollywood dream,” according to a report. Scobie’s latest business venture — a book and TV project titled “Royal Spin” — has been sold to Universal TV for a series development, the Daily Mail reports. As a result, … Read more
It’s the ultimate tourist trap. Trying to avoid crowds this Christmas? You might want to steer clear of Universal Studios, which is reportedly the most overcrowded tourist attraction on Earth come wintertime, according to a study by student travel company Rustic Pathways. “Some attractions remain overcrowded in winter, as everyone has the same idea of … Read more
Nearly a dozen thrill-seekers at Orlando theme parks reported dizziness, chest pain or lost consciousness over a three-month period, according to a Florida state document. The 11 incidents occurred at Disney World and Universal, including four at their water parks, between April and June, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Florida theme parks are required to self-report … Read more
Once you add up park tickets, hotel costs, airfare, gas and food, a family trip to Disney or Universal can end up being more expensive than it is magical. But the tradition of an annual adventure to an amusement park seems to be going away, according to the Wall Street Journal, with millennial parents opting … Read more
Even the happiest place on Earth gets old, apparently. A millennial superfan who has visited Disney World a whopping 300 times — and even moved hundreds of miles to Orlando to be closer to the theme park — is shockingly shifting her loyalty a few miles down the road. “Leaving Disneyland really took it out … Read more
“You’re going to die one day.” That’s the startling first insight Mark Manson offers viewers in the documentary adaptation of his 2016 book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck.” “I know that’s kind of obvious,” Manson continues. “But I just wanted to remind you in case you’ve forgotten. You and everyone you know are … Read more
Film fans are up in Armas. Two movie viewers are suing Universal Pictures after renting the movie “Yesterday,” which featured Ana de Armas in its trailer, but not in the actual film. Defendant Universal City Pictures, LLC, tried to have the case dismissed, but a federal judge ruled on Tuesday that movie studios can indeed … Read more