Ian Smith

2 months ago | cultureslate.com | Ian Smith

Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser was a Star Wars-themed hotel stay at Disney World. Though initially showing promise, the attraction drew much less interest than Disney expected. As a result, Galactic Cruiser closed after a few months, with no news on whether or not it would return. With these new reports, it appears that the attraction has been closed permanently. Until Disney gives an official report, however, we can not confirm or deny any of this.

2 months ago | cultureslate.com | Ian Smith

Brad Beale, Vice President of Worldwide Licensing and Distribution for Prime Video, stated about the deal, “We know that Prime members love great movies, and as a first-stop entertainment destination, we are excited to bring Lionsgate’s terrific slate of entertaining films to Prime Video soon after their theatrical release.

2 months ago | cultureslate.com | Ian Smith

Bluey is an Australian animated series starring a family of anthropomorphic Australian Cattle Dogs, produced by Ludo Studio, the BBC, and the ABC. The show explores how play can influence how children can develop. Bluey has become a worldwide phenomenon in the late 10s and has been exported to many countries around the world. Though popular with its target audience, many adult viewers are passionate fans as well, looking to the main parental figures, Bandit and Chili, as role models.

2 months ago | cultureslate.com | Ian Smith

We return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away, as new news has reached us. Writer George Nolfi, best known for his work on The Bourne Ultimatum and Ocean’s 12, has been selected to write Daisy Ridley's Star Wars movie, New Jedi Order. The project, despite high faith, has been shifting through writers for a while, hopefully, Nolfi will be the final one. In addition, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, known for directing documentaries, will be directing the New Jedi Order as her first narrative feature.

Jan 24, 2025 | cultureslate.com | Ian Smith

Captain America: Brave New World is the fourth Captain America movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Building on the events of the Falcon and Winter Soldier, it stars Sam Wilson as a new incarnation of Captain America, as Thaddeus Ross is elected President of the United States. The film is due for release on February 14, just a few weeks after this article is posted. Will it succeed as a movie in its own right, or will it fall victim to franchise fatigue?