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9 The Shining References Buried in Pixar Films

It’s no surprise (or maybe it is) that several references to 'The Shining,' from the obvious to the obscure, have snuck into Pixar’s lineup over the years. Here are nine of them.

Chicago Is Getting a Star Wars Pop-Up Bar for May 4

Celebrate May the Fourth this weekend with a Ren-Tini at the Wretched Hive Cantina.

7 Proposed Explanations for the Loch Ness Monster

Does a mysterious beast really patrol one of Scotland’s deepest lakes? You be the judge.

Hellboy Board Game Raises More Than $1 Million in Two Days on Kickstarter

Get your Right Hand of Doom ready to square off against an army of beasts, monsters, and Rasputin himself.

Netflix is Re-Releasing Arrested Development’s Fourth Season, This Time Recut in Chronological Order

Happy Cinco de Cuatro!

Love Board Games? Now You Can Invest in Them

Equity crowdfunding lets you have a little skin in the board game industry.

12 Fast Facts About Magnum, P.I.

The man who was nearly Indiana Jones helped give life to one of the most popular shows of the '80s, which ended its run 30 years ago.

6 Backdoor Pilots That Never Took Off

These spinoffs never came to be ... and with good reason.

10 Scrapped Marvel Movies That Almost Happened

It wasn’t always easy getting a comic book movie off the ground.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Little Orphan Annie

'Little Orphan Otto' didn't have quite the same ring to it.

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How Anthony Bourdain Decides Where to Travel to Next for Parts Unknown

He finds inspiration in everything from movies to politics to chance encounters.

8 Dead Celebrities Brought Back to Life to Sell Stuff

Over the years, several companies have raised celebrities from the dead in order to hawk their products—with varying levels of success.

ABBA Classics Sung in Swedish (and Spanish)

Mamma mia!

15 Fascinating Facts About Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock, the legendary filmmaker who rightfully earnedearned the nickname "The Master of Suspense," had a bizarre fear of ... eggs?

Fox Is Developing a Choose Your Own Adventure Movie

Audiences will be able to control the plot of the movie with an app.

A recreation of the house in My Neighbor Totoro built for the 2005 World's Fair.

Take a Look at What Studio Ghibli's Theme Park Will Look Like When It Opens in 2022

Stroll through Mononoke Village and try not to lose your way in the park's Totoro-inspired forest.

A Stretchy Past: Remembering Stretch Armstrong

One sure sign of a toy craze is annoyed toy store owners, and in 1976, there were plenty of them. The reason? The Kenner Company had introduced a novel 10-inch latex doll that never remained on shelves for more than a few minutes at a time.

16 Fun Facts About The Carol Burnett Show

The legendary comedienne, who turns 85 today, broke new ground as the first female host of a TV variety show.

The 1988 BBC Report That Spelled the End for Doctor Who

Audiences weren't buying what the Seventh Doctor was selling. But they were actively wishing death upon his companion.

13 Thrilling Facts About House Of Wax

It was 65 years ago that André de Toth’s legendary thriller solidified the 3D movie craze, walloped the box office, and turned Vincent Price into a horror movie icon.

Report: Police Have Arrested a Suspect in California's Golden State Killer Case

The man arrested in connection with a string of murders in California is a former police officer.

Charles Dickens Wrote His Own Version of Westworld in the 1830s

One of the legendary writer's short stories bears some striking similarities to the HBO series.

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10 Fascinating Facts About Ella Fitzgerald

The First Lady of Song, who once got some help from Marilyn Monroe, was the first African American woman to win a Grammy.

Everything That’s Leaving Netflix in May

Say goodbye to 'Goodfellas.'

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