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Universal Kids Resort Was Built For Kids. 3 Things My Pre-Teen Still Loved

I got an early peek at Texas' new theme park!

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Why Was Madonna's Biopic Cancelled? Singer Reveals Budget Dispute Led to Project's Collapse

Madonna's biopic was cancelled due to budget disagreements with Universal Pictures. Despite efforts to reduce costs, the project was scrapped, and Netflix's series proposal faced complications.

International Business Times UK

Elizabeth Banks set for live-action movie based on iconic children's books series

Pitch Perfect actress Elizabeth Banks is set to star a live-action The Magic School Bus movie, which will be directed by Detective Pikachu helmer Rob Letterman.

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Madonna explains why her highly anticipated biopic has been cancelled

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The Independent UK

‘I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget’: Madonna says biopic was scrapped after ‘falling out’ with studio

‘Maybe they just didn’t believe in me,’ the pop star said of Universal, which was set to make a film about her life starring Julia Garner

The Guardian - UK

Madonna reveals budget 'falling out' with Universal Pictures scuppered biopic plans

Madonna has explained how she had a "falling out" with Universal Pictures over the budget required to make the biopic about her life.

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Madonna reveals film about her life collapsed over budget reasons: ‘I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget’

Julia Garner had been attached to play the Queen of Pop in the now-shelved project

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Texas’ new Universal amusement park hasn’t even opened - and it’s already being mocked online for ‘low effort’ rides

‘This may be the worst attraction I’ve ever seen in my entire life,’ one disgruntled social media user said

The Independent UK

When is 'Disclosure Day' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess

Here's our guess as to when you can buy or rent to watch 'Disclosure Day' at home, and when you can stream it.

Tom’s Guide

Jim Carrey in talks to return as the Grinch in rare on-screen appearance, 26 years after original

Actor could be returning to Whoville alongside original director Ron Howard

The Independent UK

I Really Hope Jim Carrey's How The Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel Takes Inspiration From A Deep Cut Cartoon

The Grinch sequel should look beyond Christmas for inspiration.

Cinemablend

Actor Faizon Love Busted in Florida Amid Court Contempt and Paternity Case, Looking Haggard and Stone-Faced

Actor Faizon Love is jailed in Florida over a child support dispute, while facing separate legal issues in California, including a pending felony assault case.

International Business Times UK

What’s Holding Up The Britney Spears Biopic? Apparently, Ms. Spears Herself

It's been a while since an update's been shared.

Cinemablend

'Shrek 5' Release Date, Trailer and Spoilers: Why Are Shrek, Fiona and Their Adult Kids Stuck in Jail?

'Shrek 5' has finally shown itself in a first trailer, with Universal revealing a 30 June 2027 release date and bringing back Shrek, Fiona and Donkey for a new family adventure.

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Exclusive: Universal beat Disney as Hollywood's maker of the most expensive movie of all time

Financial statements show a colossal $659 million was spent making “Jurassic World: Dominion”—more than Disney spent on its “Star Wars” franchise.

International Business Times UK

Shrek 5 Trailer Sparks Frenzy Over Grown-Up Children, Major Plot Clues and Long-Awaited Release Date

Universal Pictures releases the Shrek 5 trailer, featuring returning characters and new plot elements, including Shrek and Fiona's adult children.

Space

'Everybody came with their A-game': Oscar-winning sound editor Andy Nelson talks reuniting with Spielberg & John Williams for 'Disclosure Day'

'The truth is, everybody came with their A-game. Because the script called for it. Steven definitely calls for it.'

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I Just Found Out Universal's Disclosure Day Has An A+ NBC Cameo I Would Never Have Spotted

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I Got Chills At The End Of Disclosure Day, And I Know Why It Hit So Hard For Me

Disclosure Day's Ending Has A Lot To Unpack

Creative Bloq

New Universal Music logo strikes all the right chords

It’s a harmonious new look for the Publishing Group.

Total Film

Disclosure Day ending explained: What does the alien whisper in Daniel Kellner's ear, and does it set up a sequel?

Your burning Disclosure Day questions, answered

Total Film

Disclosure Day review: "Spielberg's best blockbuster since Minority Report"

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Obsession has smashed more records to become Focus Features' biggest ever film

Curry Barker's Obsession continues to smash records at the global box office.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc

Policy U-turns could define her stint at No 11 despite many sure-footed advances on devolved spending to help kickstart growth

Cinemablend

Oopsie, Universal Accidentally Dropped A Date For The New Fast & Furious Coaster, Then Apologized

Fans may not want to get too excited (yet).

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