3+ hour, 15+ min ago (131+ words) Bubble Planet, the popular immersive experience at New Jersey's American Dream Mall, is offering a limited-time 25% Black Friday discount, and tickets are selling quickly. Visitors can explore eight bubble-themed rooms filled with VR technology, sensory surprises and interactive experiences designed to engage all five senses. Tickets for Bubble Planet can be purchased through the official ticket partner, Fever. With the current 25% Black Friday sale, general admission prices start as low as $24 for adults and $16 for children. Bubble Planet is currently available in several North American cities, including New Jersey, New York, Toronto, Phoenix, Tempe, Bellevue, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. Find your city on Fever. This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Syracuse.com staff....

4+ hour, 15+ min ago (958+ words) Marco Vito Oddo is a writer, journalist, and Tomatometer-approved critic. Passionate about superhero comic books, horror, and Nintendo games, he has his byline added to portals such as ComicBook.com, We Got This Covered, The Gamer, and Collider. When he's not working, Marco Vito is reading, gaming, spending time with his dog, watching movies and TV [] Isaac Asimov stands as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of science fiction literature. His vast body of work helped define the genre during its Golden Age and established concepts that remain relevant in modern storytelling. For instance, Asimov introduced the Three Laws of Robotics, which continue to dominate discussions about artificial intelligence and ethical programming. In addition, his creation of the Foundation series brought a sociological approach to galactic empires that inspired franchises like Star Wars and Dune....

5+ hour, 15+ min ago (424+ words) The dream of seeing the Hidden Leaf Village fully realized in a big live-action movie has been exciting for longtime fans, especially after the success of Netflix's One Piece opened the door for anime adaptations that actually work. Lionsgate's upcoming take on Naruto, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, has been one of the most interesting live-action anime projects in development, but the latest update isn't exactly encouraging. Cretton, known for his work on Spider Man: Brand New Day and Shang Chi, is set to direct and co write the film, teaming up with writer Tasha Huo, whose recent credits include Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Huo recently spoke with ScreenRant about where things stand with the live action Naruto adaptation. Her response was short, and definitely not what fans were hoping to hear. "I wish I did. I…...

5+ hour, 45+ min ago (389+ words) Black, who played Nightsister Klothow in the 'Star Wars' series, also gets candid about the challenges of working in Hollywood as a woman, specifically a single mother. Claudia Black is expanding on her decision to bow out of Star Wars: Ahsoka season two due to pay, as well as opening up about how Hollywood "doesn't'factor in'what'it's'like to be a woman in the business, as opposed to a man." Now, chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Black says she spoke out about the matter because she wants to bring awareness to the reality of working as an actor as a woman, specifically a single mother. "When I did the first season,'people assumed that I'm making hundreds of thousands of dollars. It could not be further from the truth on a role'like this," she admits. "[My pay was] closer to what I…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago (453+ words) LEGO has revealed three new Star Wars sets that are gearing up to be released on January 1: an AT-AT set, a Venator-Class Attack Cruiser, and a build of BB-8. LEGO Drops Three New Star Wars Sets That Fans Can Preorder Today Start off the new year with new Star Wars sets. We're just a few weeks away from 2026, and LEGO is ready to kickstart the new year with some brand new Star Wars sets. The company has revealed three new builds that are gearing up to be released on January 1, 2026: an AT-AT, a Venator-Class Attack Cruiser, and a build of BB-8. What's even better is they're already available to preorder, so you can secure a set for yourself now to start piecing together at the start of the year. The AT-AT set is currently available to preorder for $64.99, the Venator-Class…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago (226+ words) The Hannibal creator recently sat down for a conversation, where he lauded Andor Season 2 Episode 8, titled "Who Are You?" Bryan Fuller praised Rogue One and its prequel series, Andor. He stated to ScreenRant that Season 2 Episode 8 of Andor "is the most important episode of television this year, and probably for many years to come." Fuller continued, "I watched it so many times and cried at just the bravery of this woman, [Mon Mothma]. It's a crime that Genevieve O'Reilly was not acknowledged with awards." Andor Season 2 became a huge hit and earned a satisfactory score of 97 percent on the Tomatometer based on 211 critic reviews. On the Other hand, it got a score of 89 percent on the Popcornmeter. Despite the huge success of both seasons of Andor, the show is not returning for a third season. Previously, Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago (427+ words) Ishita Verma is a Pop Culture and Entertainment writer at Evolve Media, where she also covers political news. She creates gripping articles across diverse beats, including celebrity and cinema, while honing her ability to identify trending topics. During her leisure hours, Ishita likes to binge-watch K-dramas or takes pleasure in gaming. Star Wars Released TV's Most Important Episode in 2025, Says Bryan Fuller Star Trek: Discovery creator Bryan Fuller recently stated that Andor Season 2 Episode 8 was the most important episode of the Star Wars universe in 2025. The sophomore installment of the critically acclaimed show dropped on Disney+ on April 22, 2025, and was received immensely well by the audience. It has a talented cast, including Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsg'rd, Genevieve O'Reilly, and many more. Bryan Fuller praises Andor Season 2 Episode 8 The Hannibal creator recently sat down for a conversation, where he…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago (558+ words) Ever since The Rise of Skywalker left theaters, fans have been wondering when we'd see more of Rey on the big screen. While nothing has been officially confirmed, scoopers and fans alike have been speculating that she would be popping up at the end of the upcoming film Starfighter. This all started with Shawn Levy, who has been a very busy man lately: after directing Deadpool & Wolverine, he has been directing episodes of Stranger Things and directing Starfighter. Ever since The Rise of Skywalker left theaters, fans have been wondering when we'd see more of Rey on the big screen. While nothing has been officially confirmed, scoopers and fans alike have been speculating that she would be popping up at the end of the upcoming film Starfighter. However, the ending of this movie had to be rewritten at the last…...

6+ hour, 45+ min ago (703+ words) An experienced journalist in the entertainment sector, Tom Bacon was formerly Head of Star Wars at ScreenRant. He's a lifelong follower of some of the biggest franchises out there, including Doctor Who and Marvel, and absolute adores pretty much any form of transmedia. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Muckrack. Tom has [] 14 years ago today, Star Wars: The Clone Wars explored the dark side of the Republic in one of Ahsoka's most controversial stories. When Obi-Wan Kenobi first referred to the Republic, he seemed to see it as the galaxy's golden age " a time of peace and prosperity. The Phantom Menace swiftly revealed that was just nostalgia, because the Old Republic was very flawed indeed. The galaxy was already out of balance, the dark side ascendant, a Sith Lord manipulating his way into ruling the Republic over…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago (274+ words) BB-8 is the energetic, loyal, and resourceful spherical astromech droid that was introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He serves as Poe Dameron's trusted companion and quickly became a fan favorite character in the sequel trilogy. Unlike earlier astromechs like R2-D2, BB-8 has a gyroscopic body that allows it to move faster across terrain [] - LEGO Reveals New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Set with BB-8 Posted in: Collectibles, LEGO | Tagged: lego, star wars Clear some space on your shelves as a new assortment of LEGOs are on the way like the infamous BB-8 rolling in from the Star Wars universe - LEGO unveils a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens set featuring the beloved BB-8 astromech droid. - The buildable BB-8 stands over 3.5 inches tall and includes 569 pieces for detailed recreation. - Features include a spinning head, opening hatch with "thumbs-up" burner, and…...