Hanna-Barbera’s Sealab 2020 was a short-lived action-adventure cartoon series. It was a classic cartoon created to be entertaining and educational for young viewers in the 1970s. But did you know it was recreated into a cartoon with dark humor to appeal to older viewers? Adam Reed, the creator of Sealab 2021, got his inspiration from […]
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George Harrison was known for many things, but after retiring from the music industry, this Beatle enjoyed the finer things in life. He especially enjoyed the Austin Powers film. But did you know he wrote a letter to Mike Myers for it? George Harrison wrote to “Austin Powers,” Mike Myers,” creator and director. He expressed
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The Dr. Oz Show, or simply Oz, is a daytime TV talk show featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz. Each episode has segments on wellness, health, celebrity interviews, and even tackles topics that are considered taboo. Oprah Winfrey created the show in 2009 after a successful run on with a limited series on Discovery Health. But are
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Jack Nicholson, the actor, is famous for his well-rounded performances and his collection of Academy Awards. But behind all the awards and recognition was a secret even he did not know about until he reached the age of 37. Time Magazine wanted to verify with Jack Nicholson if June, his older sister, was actually his
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Lt. Nyota Uhura, a fictional character in Star Trek, is a part of the USS Enterprise’s command staff. She initially serves as a Chief Communications Officer but later becomes the leader in Star Trek: The Animated Series. Portrayed by actress & singer Nichelle Nichols, she became one of the first African-American women to be depicted
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Many comic books were adapted to live-action films, one of the pioneers in the industry was the X-Men franchise. But did you know that during the filming of the movie, Brian Singer had some odd rules? Bryan Singer, the director of the X-Men movies, banned the comics while filming. He wanted to portray “3D characters”
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We all know the Grinch as the lead character in the 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Since then, there have been three movies of the said book. The first animated film featured the song You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, but did you ever wonder who wrote it? The author of the
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Saturday Night Live is a late-night American live TV comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. It was originally released in 1975 and is still running today. For a show currently on its 47th season, you’d begin to wonder, who is the most tenured member of the show? Kenan Thompson, who we knew as
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The first Jurassic Park movie was released on June 11, 1993. The film won more than twenty awards, including three Academy Awards for its technical achievements in visual effects and sound design. But did you know that the entire cast and crew filmed the movie when a hurricane hit? Hurricane Iniki hit Hawaii when Steven
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With the film Dune Part One out, many people have been heading back to the origin of the feature. As of November 15, 2021, the film has grossed about $353 million worldwide. But what was the story behind Frank Herbert’s novel? Frank Herbert was talking to a friend from the Quileute Tribe whose lands were
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