10 Facts About The Empire Strikes Back
On May 21, 1980, 'The Empire Strikes Back'—the second film in the Star Wars series—arrived in theaters and thrilled audiences.
On May 21, 1980, 'The Empire Strikes Back'—the second film in the Star Wars series—arrived in theaters and thrilled audiences.
Bill Haley & His Comets’s "(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" might not have been the first rock ‘n’ roll song, but it’s widely regarded as the song that brought rock to the mainstream.
Whether you prefer the 1925 movie featuring Lon Chaney, the original Broadway production, or the 2004 Gerard Butler remake, there’s no question that the chandelier crash scene is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera.
Though He-Mania was not engineered to last, it remains one of the biggest toy success stories of all time.
On May 16, 1990, Jim Henson passed away. In the months that followed, a pair of memorial services paid tribute to the man who changed the entertainment landscape.
From Steve Buscemi to Adam West, these 'Pete & Pete' guest stars are better known for other things.
In 'The Great Detective,' author Zach Dundas reveals that the frenzy surrounding Sherlock Holmes isn’t strictly a Benedict Cumberbatch-related phenomenon. The master of Baker Street has always inspired fanatical devotion and feverish anticipation.
Baz Luhrmann's musical rom-com was a surprisingly painful experience for all involved.
Steven Spielberg almost directed, Randy Newman played the Singing Bush, and Steve Martin developed permanent tinnitus.
4. He thinks Gandalf should've stayed dead.
From 'Jeopardy!' to 'The Price is Right,' the game shows we know and love have changed throughout television history.
Set it! Forget it! And get to know the godfather of infomercials.
Thirty years ago, millions of children (and more than a few adults) became obsessed with 'ThunderCats,' that quintessential ‘80s cartoon about a race of sword-wielding cat people who arrive on Third Earth to protect its inhabitants from the evil Mumm-Ra.
Michael Corleone as Han Solo? A look back at the many iconic roles that could’ve been for Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino.
On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Telescope hitched a ride aboard the space shuttle Discovery and began its ascent into low-earth orbit, where it has remained ever since.
Phil Alden Robinson's Oscar-nominated baseball movie is still being talked about, more than 30 years after its initial release.
George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.
Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.
Whether you’re an avid player or have one in your life, you’ve probably had at least a brief encounter with Minecraft by now. Here are a few things you might not know about the gaming juggernaut.