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Disney announces its 2026 Legends
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (178+ words) Stars from the world of music, sports, television, movies, and Broadway are being honored for their contributions to the entertainment industry. The Walt Disney Company announced the 2026 Disney Legends on Thursday. Berman was selected as a Legend for being one…...
National Toy Hall of Fame announces this year’s inductees
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) Two games and the bane of parents" existence have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame for 2025. Battleship, Trivial Pursuit and slime made the cut for induction this year, beating such ... National Toy Hall of Fame announces this…...
Toy Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2025
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (487+ words) From Battleship to Cornhole to snow, the list of toys, or toy stand-ins, has been released for possible induction into the Toy Hall of Fame. The Strong National Museum of Play released the list of toys, games and yes, snow,…...
Darth Vader’s lightsaber sells for record $3.654M
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (198+ words) One of the most recognizable props in movie history has sold for a record $3.654 million. The lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold on Thursday, well above the pre-auction estimate of…...
Disney, Lucasfilm settle lawsuit with ‘The Mandalorian’ actress Gina Carano
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) A settlement was reached between Gina Carano and Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company. The Cara Dune actress had posted that American conservatives were being treated like Jews during Nazi Germany. The posts were criticized online, with users demanding she…...
‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley dead at 87
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (237+ words) Actor Kenneth Colley, who appeared in two "Star Wars" films as an imperial officer in charge of Darth Vader's flagship, died June 30, according to his agent. He was 87. Colley died at his home in Kent, England, after contracting COVID-19 and…...
‘Just plain Yogurt’: Mel Brooks confirmed for ‘Spaceballs’ sequel
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (296+ words) Mel Brooks will once again be traveling to space as he is announced to be part of the "Spaceballs" sequel. The project, which already has Josh Gad connected to it, will be graced by the 99-year-old actor/producer, who will…...