Patrick Cavanaugh

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Patrick Cavanaugh

Steven Spielberg changed movies as we know them back in 1975 with his adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel Jaws. The movie became a cultural sensation, effectively birthing the idea of a “blockbuster,” influencing audiences and filmmakers for the last 50 years. Despite how much insight fans have earned about the project over the last few decades, there are still some stories that have yet to be shared, which is what the upcoming documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story aims to offer.

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Patrick Cavanaugh

Throughout the ’90s and ’00s, there was no piece of merchandising you could think of that wasn’t emblazoned with your favorite character from The Simpsons. The Matt Groening creations had permeated all corners of pop culture, but despite their overall supremacy of consumer products, it wasn’t until 2014 that the family was translated into LEGO form, thanks to a set honoring their iconic abode.

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Patrick Cavanaugh

There’s no shortage of Harry Potter LEGO sets out there for fans, as the first tribute to the Wizarding World was released in 2001 to coincide with the release of the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. As the Wizarding World continues to expand, LEGO sets have honored all corners of the franchise, with LEGO’s recent initiative being to revisit the iconic location of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Patrick Cavanaugh

Last week saw the grand opening of Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, opening up a number of thrilling new worlds to fans of all ages. Universal has been a dominant force in the world of theme parks for decades, as the parks across the globe often introduce and update a variety of new attractions and rides over the years.

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Patrick Cavanaugh

How to Train Your Dragon is the latest beloved animated film to be adapted into live-action, but part of what makes the upcoming movie so interesting is that Dean DeBlois directed both the original adaptation of the 2003 novel by Cressida Cowell and also the upcoming live-action take on the material.