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Inside the new Epic Universe theme park with 11 new rides

The multi-billion-dollar theme park has finally opened and there is plenty to explore

The Independent UK

Florida man sues Universal for $50,000 after Harry Potter ride malfunctions - leaving him stranded midair for an hour

Casey Causey claimed to have suffered “mental anguish” after he was injured on a park ride known as Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in July 2023

The Independent UK

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' almost fell apart thanks to studio meddling. But now, with a new Criterion release, it's considered an all-time sci-fi classic.

Inverse

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The worst Nineties comedies ranked, from Flubber to Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

THE COUNTDOWN: Not everything can be ‘The Big Lebowski’ or ‘Clueless’, as proven by the absolute trainwrecks that passed through cinemas in the Nineties billing themselves as comedies. Ed Power surveys the worst of them, from the Culkin-less ‘Home Alone 3’ to the Bill Cosby ghost film no one (thankfully)…

The Independent UK

Not so Epic? Universal’s $6 billion new theme park slammed over ‘lack of shade’ and ‘not enough rides’

Several reviewers have complained about being unable to escape the sun at Epic Universe and others complain that parts of it are ‘boring’

The Independent UK

First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

As the latest – and most expensive – step in a 15-year process, this ultimate new theme park full of familiar franchises is set to dazzle. Simon & Susan Veness speed around the cosmo, riding the roller coasters and immersing themselves in the wizarding adventures to see if it lives…

The Independent UK

Inside Epic Universe: Photos unveil Universal’s $6 billion Florida park as it finally opens to the public

At the center of Epic Universe is Celestial Park. From here, guests access The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe

The Independent UK

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Epic Universe opens today. Here's what to expect from central Florida's newest theme park

Park is likely to be one of the biggest pop culture events of the year.

Fortune

Comcast executives say Epic Universe is just the beginning

Park is a big step up from its existing central-Florida projects.

Fortune

7 essential movies to stream to prepare you for Universal's new Epic Universe theme park and its lore

From Mario to Harry Potter to How to Train Your Dragon – get the background for all the parks' references

TechRadar

90 Years Ago, A Forgotten Horror Movie Beat A Monster-Movie Classic To The Punch

Six years before Universal's 'The Wolf Man,' 'Werewolf of London' introduced a horror icon to the silver screen.

Inverse

Bedfordshire residents say they have been left out of Universal theme park consultation

Locals welcome plan but fear being pushed out of homes by theme park

The Guardian - UK

Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”

The Independent UK

The Incredible Hulk TV series creator Kenneth Johnson shares theory on why the Hulk movies flopped

Kenneth Johnson - the man responsible for 'The Incredible Hulk' TV series, 'V' and 'The Bionic Woman' - has shared his opinion on why Universal's two Hulk movies' flopped, citing a lack of believability with the CGI green brute.

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Total Film

Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney are making a movie based on classic Sega arcade game Out Run

Michael Bay, Sydney Sweeney, and classic Sega games - a match made in heaven?

Inverse

90 Years Later, A Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece Changed Movies Forever

Without 'Bride of Frankenstein,' the sequel movie may not exist as it does today.

The Guardian - UK

UK taxpayers contributed £89m to the most expensive movie ever made

Scheme to boost British film industry leads to Universal Pictures pocketing millions of pounds for blockbuster Jurassic World: Rebirth

The Independent UK

Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

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Digital Camera World

What does it take to surprise a drone expert like me? A real flying dragon, like this...!

Fortune

Universal's new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for Florida in its first year

It will also create 17,500 jobs.

Tom’s Guide

7 best Blumhouse movies, ranked: 'Get Out,' 'Paranormal Activity,' 'M3GAN' and more

These are the best movies from the production company that rules the modern horror landscape.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view : Singapore, LA... Bedford. New theme park will be a welcome boost for Britain

Kempston Hardwick’s unlikely elevation to world-class tourism hotspot is good news amid these times of tyrants and tariffs

Total Film

Blumhouse's The Mummy reboot from Evil Dead Rise director adds Moon Knight star to cast

Three new actors have joined the cast of Lee Cronin's The Mummy

The Independent UK

Universal chooses a site near London to build its first European theme park

Universal says it has chosen the homeland of Harry Potter to build its first theme park and resort in Europe

The Independent UK

What we know about Universal’s first European theme park

Universal’s first European theme park to open in Bedford in £50bn boost for economy

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