Marvin Montanaro

Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com
Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled for June Launch With Mario Kart World Bundle and Major First-Party Games

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled for June Launch With Mario Kart World Bundle and Major First-Party Games

Nintendo’s long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed, and it’s aiming to deliver more than just a hardware upgrade—it’s launching an entirely new era for the iconic Japanese game maker. The new console releases June 5, 2025, with pre-orders opening April 9. It’s bringing with it a lineup of flagship titles, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and a new Hyrule Warriors entry.  

Legend of Zelda Movie Reportedly Planned for Live Action Trilogy With Sony — Will Film in New Zealand Like Lord of The Rings

Legend of Zelda Movie Reportedly Planned for Live Action Trilogy With Sony — Will Film in New Zealand Like Lord of The Rings

Just days after Nintendo revealed the March 26, 2027 release date for the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, new rumors suggest it could be the start of a full-blown trilogy. According to Video Games Chronicle, industry insider Daniel Richtman claims the movie is just part one of a planned six-year cinematic journey.

Disney Will Open Both Water Parks at the Same Time This Summer Amid Epic Universe Pressure From Universal

Disney Will Open Both Water Parks at the Same Time This Summer Amid Epic Universe Pressure From Universal

For the first time since 2019, Walt Disney World will operate all six of its parks simultaneously this summer—including both water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. This move, effective from May 21 through September 7, 2025, is already being interpreted as a strategic countermove to Universal Orlando’s forthcoming mega-expansion: Epic Universe.

Spider-Man 4 Gets Official Title ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ — And That Might Be a Bad Sign for Comic Fans

Spider-Man 4 Gets Official Title ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ — And That Might Be a Bad Sign for Comic Fans

Marvel and Sony have finally unveiled the title for the next Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film — Spider-Man: Brand New Day — and while that might sound like a hopeful reset, longtime comic readers know it comes with a heap of baggage. Director Destin Daniel Cretton confirmed the title and a summer 2025 production start at CinemaCon, adding that the film will hit theaters July 31, 2026. But behind the optimistic name is a connection to one of the most controversial comic book arcs in Spider-Man’s history.

Collider Celebrates Snow White Box Office as Major Victory for Rachel Zegler

Collider Celebrates Snow White Box Office as Major Victory for Rachel Zegler

When a $250 million Disney tentpole gets embarrassed at the box office, it should be newsworthy. When that same movie is surrounded by controversy, audience rejection, and a spectacular second-weekend collapse, it should be the story. But if you’re Collider, apparently the Snow White box office is a cause for celebration—because Rachel Zegler just hit a new “career milestone.”

John Boyega Attacks Star Wars Fans Over Perceived Racial Prejudice — No Longer Blaming Lucasfilm or Disney

John Boyega Attacks Star Wars Fans Over Perceived Racial Prejudice — No Longer Blaming Lucasfilm or Disney

John Boyega has revisited his experience with the Star Wars franchise in a new Apple TV+ documentary, offering fresh comments that are once again stirring debate among fans. In Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, Boyega shared his views on the franchise’s perceiced lack of representation and takes aim at the fanbase instead of the studio.

Barbie Director Rumored to Pick Meryl Streep to Play Gender Swapped Aslan in Narnia Reboot

Barbie Director Rumored to Pick Meryl Streep to Play Gender Swapped Aslan in Narnia Reboot

Greta Gerwig, director of Barbie, is reportedly planning to gender-swap Aslan—the lion who represents a Christ-like figure in C.S. Lewis’ iconic Chronicles of Narnia series—for her upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. According to Nexus Point News, none other than Meryl Streep is in talks to voice the reimagined Aslan.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Hype Reignites Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal After Mysterious 25th Anniversary Website Launch

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Hype Reignites Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal After Mysterious 25th Anniversary Website Launch

The long-rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake may finally be on the verge of becoming reality—at least, that’s what hopeful fans are thinking after Square Enix quietly launched an official 25th anniversary website for the beloved PlayStation classic.

Published entirely in Japanese, the new website commemorates the original release of Final Fantasy 9 on July 7, 2000. The site includes a brief but intriguing message: “We are preparing various projects, including merchandise and collaborations to commemorate the 25th anniversary, so please look forward to it!”