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From Scar’s sinister charm to Oogie Boogie’s creepy charisma, Google Trends reveals the most-searched Disney villains in each U.S. state.

They had a date with fate—and Hollywood history.

You probably know that no one says “Play it again, Sam.” But there are probably a lot of other facts about this Hollywood classic that you might not know about.

The BFI is showing the 1977 space opera—which has undergone countless post-release changes—‘exactly as experienced’ on opening day.

Kawara’s Ojisan Trading Card Game turns real-life older men into playable characters, connecting generations through creativity and play.

Two capybaras relaxing in a cafe in Bangkok.

Capybaras, wallabies, and even a skunk await at Florida’s Capybara Cafe—a quirky new hotspot raising awareness for animal welfare.

During the filming of Oliver Stone's ‘Platoon’ (1986).

Starring a young Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, and Johnny Depp, ‘Platoon’ was a landmark achievement in war cinema.

‘Hershey’ will depict the life and times of the chocolate king.

Even though it’s a classic cowboy trope, you have to wonder: Did cowboys actually say that popular phrase?

A ‘Monopoly’ TV series is in the making.

Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.

A scene from ‘Monty Python And The Holy Grail’

The year 1975 produced a ton of movies that are still Certified Fresh.

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Studio Hock pulled off an impressive light show 1250 feet above Manhattan.

They're robots—and a whole lot of fun—in disguise.

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes controversial) history of the Transformers toy line, from its roots with Japanese toymaker Takara to the controversy over the Megatron Walther P38 handgun toy and more.

Catch Pikachu and many more Pokémon in the new browser game.

A fun new Easter egg lets you collect Pokémon through your browser.

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

Wear your best gown to the Pride & Prejudice 20th Anniversary Ball in Pasadena.

The McDonald’s mascot has been keeping a low profile for years. Some people think they know why.

The Nintendo 64 defined many people’s childhoods.

For some people, video games were a pleasant way to pass the time in the 1990s. For others, they were a cultural crisis.

It‘s beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

You can now pre-order a toy building block set and bring Squid Game to life.

Which is the most popular genre in your state?

Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.

Martin Sheen stars in ‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979).

Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed (loose) adaptation of Joseph Conrad's ‘Heart of Darkness’ was supposed to be directed by George Lucas.

1985 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream commercial.

Some discontinued Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors, like Black & Tan and Duff & D’oh! Nuts, have joined their kin in the Flavor Graveyard.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.