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PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Begins Halloween Horror Nights Transformation as Scare Zones and Haunted Houses Take Shape

PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Begins Halloween Horror Nights Transformation as Scare Zones and Haunted Houses Take Shape

As August rolls in, Universal Orlando Resort has officially entered spooky season. Guests visiting the Orlando park this week are already seeing the transformation take shape as the iconic Halloween Horror Nights event creeps closer. Set pieces, stages, and scare zone props are being installed across Universal Studios Florida — with Central Park turning into a haunting spectacle of jack-o’-lanterns in trees and creepy decor lining the pathways.

Trump White House and VP Vance Weigh in on Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Controversy — ‘Cancel Culture Run Amok’

Trump White House and VP Vance Weigh in on Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Controversy — ‘Cancel Culture Run Amok’

What started as a seemingly innocuous advertising campaign for American Eagle’s jeans line has ballooned into a national debate touching on politics, culture, and cancel culture. Actress Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in Euphoria and Anyone But You, became the face of the brand’s latest push, but a clever wordplay in the ads sparked accusations of promoting prejudice and problematic issues. The controversy escalated dramatically when the White House under President Donald Trump weighed in, defending the Sydney Sweeney ad and lambasting critics.

Disney World Files Permit to Tear Down Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island for Piston Peak ‘Cars’ Expansion

Disney World Files Permit to Tear Down Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island for Piston Peak ‘Cars’ Expansion

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “General Construction” at 4975C Caribbean Way—better known to theme park fans as the site of the former Aunt Polly’s restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit was filed on July 24, 2025, and lists Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the designated contractor, a firm with experience in infrastructure demolition and land clearing.

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Tom Holland Says Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Undergone Reshoots

Tom Holland Says Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Undergone Reshoots

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day hinted that Peter Parker would undergo some significant physical changes—and now, it turns out the film itself has as well. In a new interview with GQ, star Tom Holland revealed that the movie has undergone additional reshoots. Variety reports that the joint Sony and Marvel production had already wrapped principal photography last year.

Jeff Bezos Protecting Rings of Power – Divisive Series Will Complete All 5 Seasons

Jeff Bezos Protecting Rings of Power – Divisive Series Will Complete All 5 Seasons

Suggesting that Jeff Bezos made a significant investment in Rings of Power is putting it mildly. According to The Ankler, Amazon paid $250 million for the global rights to Tolkien’s works, with the first season alone reportedly costing around $465 million to produce. Now approaching its third season—of a planned five—the series is widely described by industry insiders as the most expensive show ever made. It is also, notably, one of the most divisive.

U.K. Government Finds Reason to Object to Children Seeing Disney Content

U.K. Government Finds Reason to Object to Children Seeing Disney Content

The U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has censured The Walt Disney Company over an advertisement for the film Predator: Badlands. Disney has been banned from using the digital poster, which features the Predator alien holding the severed torso of what appears to be a small human. The ASA ruled that it was likely to “cause fear or distress for young children.”

James Van Der Beek Family GoFundMe Raises Over $1 Million in Under 24 Hours

James Van Der Beek Family GoFundMe Raises Over $1 Million in Under 24 Hours

A GoFundMe was started to help support the wife and six children of James Van Der Beek after the actor passed away Wednesday. The original goal was $550,000. Less than 24 hours after launching, friends of the family had raised over $1 million. As donations continued pouring in, the target amount was raised to $1.5 million—which has already been surpassed by more than $500,000.