• What's New on Netflix in June 2025

    The third and final season of dystopian survival series Squid Game—one of Netflix's most-watched shows—is coming in June. The South Korean thriller picks up after last season's cliffhanger, with Gi-hunat the center of the new game. The new season will be available on June 27.

    Also on June's lineup is the return of FUBAR, the action series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro as a father and daughter who both work for the CIA. Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast this season as a former East German spy. On the documentary side, Netflix will stream Titan: The OceanGate Disasterfollowing its premiere at the Tribeca Festival just a few days earlier. The feature uses first-hand accounts of former OceanGate employees to create a portrait of CEO Stockton Rush and the history leading up to the submersible's failure in 2023. The platform will also drop three new installments of its anthology series Trainwreck, which covers major news events gone wrong. This month's stories cover the deaths at 2021's Astroworld music festival, the rise and fall of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, and the ill-fated "poop cruise". Sports docs this month include Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal, a series that follows Shaq in his role as president of Reebok Basketball alongside Allen Iverson, and season two of AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Netflix comedy specials in June include Justin Willman: Magic Loverand Steph Tolev: Filth Queen. Here's everything coming to Netflix in June, and everything that's leaving.What's coming to Netflix in June 2025Available soonThe Great Indian Kapil Show: Season 3—Netflix SeriesRana Naidu: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 1The AmericanBarbarianBee MovieThe BirdsThe Blues BrothersThe Devil's OwnDuneThe EqualizerFamily PlotFocusFrenzyThe Great OutdoorsHitchcockHopThe Legend of ZorroThe Man Who Knew Too MuchNeighborsNow You See MeNow You See Me 2The Nutty ProfessorPokémon The Series: XYPokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos QuestPokémon The Series: XY: XYZRear WindowThe Theory of EverythingThe TownU-571UsVertigoAvailable June 3Sara - Woman in the Shadows—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 4Criminal Code: Season 2—Netflix SeriesEva Lasting: Season 3—Netflix SeriesPower Moves with Shaquille O'Neal—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 5Barracuda Queens: Season 2—Netflix SeriesGinny & Georgia: Season 3—Netflix SeriesTires: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 6K.O.—Netflix FilmMercy For None—Netflix SeriesTYLER PERRY'S STRAW—Netflix FilmThe Survivors—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 7Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvailable June 9The Creature Cases: Chapter 5—Netflix FamilyAvailable June 10Families Like Ours—Netflix SeriesTrainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 11Aniela—Netflix SeriesCheers to Life—Netflix FilmCocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft.—Netflix DocumentaryOur Times—Netflix FilmTitan: The OceanGate Disaster—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 12The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2FUBAR: Season 2—Netflix SeriesPlaneAvailable June 13Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3—Netflix SeriesToo Hot to Handle: Spain—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 14Grey's Anatomy: Season 21Available June 16The Last Witch HunterAvailable June 17Justin Willman: Magic Lover—Netflix Comedy SpecialKaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2—Netflix SeriesScandal: Seasons 1-7Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 18AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2—Netflix SeriesRosario Tijeras: Season 4—Netflix SeriesSomebody Feed Phil: Season 8—Netflix SeriesYOLANTHE—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 19The Waterfront—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 20KPop Demon Hunters—Netflix FamilyOlympo—Netflix SeriesSemi-Soeter—Netflix FilmAvailable June 22The InternAvailable June 24Steph Tolev: Filth Queen—Netflix Comedy SpecialTrainwreck: Poop Cruise—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 27Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3—Netflix FamilySquid Game: Season 3—Netflix SeriesWhat's leaving Netflix in June 2025Leaving June 1Batman BeginsBeginnersBurlesqueCloserCult of ChuckyDaddy Day CareThe Dark KnightThe Dark Knight RisesDen of ThievesFrom Prada to NadaGoodFellasMaMagic Mike XXLPride & PrejudiceTedTed 2Two Weeks NoticeLeaving June 11Gran Turismo: Based on a True StoryTrapLeaving June 14Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireLeaving June 16The Equalizer: Seasons 1-3Won't You Be My Neighbor?Leaving June 17CarolLeaving June 19MigrationLeaving June 21American SniperLeaving June 22Brain on FireLeaving June 26Ordinary People
    #what039s #new #netflix #june
    What's New on Netflix in June 2025
    The third and final season of dystopian survival series Squid Game—one of Netflix's most-watched shows—is coming in June. The South Korean thriller picks up after last season's cliffhanger, with Gi-hunat the center of the new game. The new season will be available on June 27. Also on June's lineup is the return of FUBAR, the action series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro as a father and daughter who both work for the CIA. Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast this season as a former East German spy. On the documentary side, Netflix will stream Titan: The OceanGate Disasterfollowing its premiere at the Tribeca Festival just a few days earlier. The feature uses first-hand accounts of former OceanGate employees to create a portrait of CEO Stockton Rush and the history leading up to the submersible's failure in 2023. The platform will also drop three new installments of its anthology series Trainwreck, which covers major news events gone wrong. This month's stories cover the deaths at 2021's Astroworld music festival, the rise and fall of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford, and the ill-fated "poop cruise". Sports docs this month include Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal, a series that follows Shaq in his role as president of Reebok Basketball alongside Allen Iverson, and season two of AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Netflix comedy specials in June include Justin Willman: Magic Loverand Steph Tolev: Filth Queen. Here's everything coming to Netflix in June, and everything that's leaving.What's coming to Netflix in June 2025Available soonThe Great Indian Kapil Show: Season 3—Netflix SeriesRana Naidu: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 1The AmericanBarbarianBee MovieThe BirdsThe Blues BrothersThe Devil's OwnDuneThe EqualizerFamily PlotFocusFrenzyThe Great OutdoorsHitchcockHopThe Legend of ZorroThe Man Who Knew Too MuchNeighborsNow You See MeNow You See Me 2The Nutty ProfessorPokémon The Series: XYPokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos QuestPokémon The Series: XY: XYZRear WindowThe Theory of EverythingThe TownU-571UsVertigoAvailable June 3Sara - Woman in the Shadows—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 4Criminal Code: Season 2—Netflix SeriesEva Lasting: Season 3—Netflix SeriesPower Moves with Shaquille O'Neal—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 5Barracuda Queens: Season 2—Netflix SeriesGinny & Georgia: Season 3—Netflix SeriesTires: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 6K.O.—Netflix FilmMercy For None—Netflix SeriesTYLER PERRY'S STRAW—Netflix FilmThe Survivors—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 7Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvailable June 9The Creature Cases: Chapter 5—Netflix FamilyAvailable June 10Families Like Ours—Netflix SeriesTrainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 11Aniela—Netflix SeriesCheers to Life—Netflix FilmCocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft.—Netflix DocumentaryOur Times—Netflix FilmTitan: The OceanGate Disaster—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 12The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2FUBAR: Season 2—Netflix SeriesPlaneAvailable June 13Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3—Netflix SeriesToo Hot to Handle: Spain—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 14Grey's Anatomy: Season 21Available June 16The Last Witch HunterAvailable June 17Justin Willman: Magic Lover—Netflix Comedy SpecialKaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2—Netflix SeriesScandal: Seasons 1-7Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 18AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2—Netflix SeriesRosario Tijeras: Season 4—Netflix SeriesSomebody Feed Phil: Season 8—Netflix SeriesYOLANTHE—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 19The Waterfront—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 20KPop Demon Hunters—Netflix FamilyOlympo—Netflix SeriesSemi-Soeter—Netflix FilmAvailable June 22The InternAvailable June 24Steph Tolev: Filth Queen—Netflix Comedy SpecialTrainwreck: Poop Cruise—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 27Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3—Netflix FamilySquid Game: Season 3—Netflix SeriesWhat's leaving Netflix in June 2025Leaving June 1Batman BeginsBeginnersBurlesqueCloserCult of ChuckyDaddy Day CareThe Dark KnightThe Dark Knight RisesDen of ThievesFrom Prada to NadaGoodFellasMaMagic Mike XXLPride & PrejudiceTedTed 2Two Weeks NoticeLeaving June 11Gran Turismo: Based on a True StoryTrapLeaving June 14Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireLeaving June 16The Equalizer: Seasons 1-3Won't You Be My Neighbor?Leaving June 17CarolLeaving June 19MigrationLeaving June 21American SniperLeaving June 22Brain on FireLeaving June 26Ordinary People #what039s #new #netflix #june
    LIFEHACKER.COM
    What's New on Netflix in June 2025
    The third and final season of dystopian survival series Squid Game—one of Netflix's most-watched shows—is coming in June. The South Korean thriller picks up after last season's cliffhanger, with Gi-hun (Player 456) at the center of the new game. The new season will be available on June 27. Also on June's lineup is the return of FUBAR (June 12), the action series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro as a father and daughter who both work for the CIA. Carrie-Anne Moss joins the cast this season as a former East German spy. On the documentary side, Netflix will stream Titan: The OceanGate Disaster (June 11) following its premiere at the Tribeca Festival just a few days earlier. The feature uses first-hand accounts of former OceanGate employees to create a portrait of CEO Stockton Rush and the history leading up to the submersible's failure in 2023. The platform will also drop three new installments of its anthology series Trainwreck, which covers major news events gone wrong. This month's stories cover the deaths at 2021's Astroworld music festival (The Astroworld Tragedy, June 10), the rise and fall of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford (Mayor of Mayhem, June 17), and the ill-fated "poop cruise" (Poop Cruise, June 24). Sports docs this month include Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal (June 4), a series that follows Shaq in his role as president of Reebok Basketball alongside Allen Iverson, and season two of AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (June 18). Netflix comedy specials in June include Justin Willman: Magic Lover (June 17) and Steph Tolev: Filth Queen (June 24). Here's everything coming to Netflix in June, and everything that's leaving.What's coming to Netflix in June 2025Available soonThe Great Indian Kapil Show: Season 3—Netflix SeriesRana Naidu: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 1The AmericanBarbarianBee MovieThe BirdsThe Blues BrothersThe Devil's OwnDune (1984)The EqualizerFamily PlotFocusFrenzyThe Great OutdoorsHitchcockHopThe Legend of ZorroThe Man Who Knew Too MuchNeighborsNow You See MeNow You See Me 2The Nutty ProfessorPokémon The Series: XYPokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos QuestPokémon The Series: XY: XYZRear WindowThe Theory of EverythingThe TownU-571UsVertigoAvailable June 3Sara - Woman in the Shadows—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 4Criminal Code: Season 2—Netflix SeriesEva Lasting: Season 3—Netflix SeriesPower Moves with Shaquille O'Neal—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 5Barracuda Queens: Season 2—Netflix SeriesGinny & Georgia: Season 3—Netflix SeriesTires: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 6K.O.—Netflix FilmMercy For None—Netflix SeriesTYLER PERRY'S STRAW—Netflix FilmThe Survivors—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 7Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvailable June 9The Creature Cases: Chapter 5—Netflix FamilyAvailable June 10Families Like Ours—Netflix SeriesTrainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 11Aniela—Netflix SeriesCheers to Life—Netflix FilmCocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft.—Netflix DocumentaryOur Times—Netflix FilmTitan: The OceanGate Disaster—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 12The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2FUBAR: Season 2—Netflix SeriesPlaneAvailable June 13Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3—Netflix SeriesToo Hot to Handle: Spain—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 14Grey's Anatomy: Season 21Available June 16The Last Witch HunterAvailable June 17Justin Willman: Magic Lover—Netflix Comedy SpecialKaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2—Netflix SeriesScandal: Seasons 1-7Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 18AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2—Netflix SeriesRosario Tijeras (Mexico): Season 4—Netflix SeriesSomebody Feed Phil: Season 8—Netflix SeriesYOLANTHE—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 19The Waterfront—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 20KPop Demon Hunters—Netflix FamilyOlympo—Netflix SeriesSemi-Soeter—Netflix FilmAvailable June 22The InternAvailable June 24Steph Tolev: Filth Queen—Netflix Comedy SpecialTrainwreck: Poop Cruise—Netflix DocumentaryAvailable June 25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2—Netflix SeriesAvailable June 27Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3—Netflix FamilySquid Game: Season 3—Netflix SeriesWhat's leaving Netflix in June 2025Leaving June 1Batman BeginsBeginnersBurlesqueCloserCult of ChuckyDaddy Day CareThe Dark KnightThe Dark Knight RisesDen of ThievesFrom Prada to NadaGoodFellasMaMagic Mike XXLPride & PrejudiceTedTed 2Two Weeks NoticeLeaving June 11Gran Turismo: Based on a True StoryTrapLeaving June 14Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireLeaving June 16The Equalizer: Seasons 1-3Won't You Be My Neighbor?Leaving June 17CarolLeaving June 19MigrationLeaving June 21American SniperLeaving June 22Brain on FireLeaving June 26Ordinary People
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • Counterfeit Apple Chargers Worth More Than $7 Million Have Been Seized By The U.S. Customs And Border Protection, With The Trade Wars Expected To Exacerbate This Problem

    An image showing the counterfeit Apple chargers looking to cross the U.S. border / Image credits - ABC13

    The Port of Houston witnessed a massive shipment of Apple accessories, which the U.S. Customs and Border Protection believed to be a suspicious entry of goods into the country. Sure enough, a new report states that upon further inspection, it was revealed that these were counterfeit chargers and cables in the thousands, with an estimated street value of more than million.
    With the recent tariffs announcement, which enforces levies on goods arriving from overseas markets, sellers will attempt to cross such shipments without being detected. Given that the trade wars between China and the U.S. show no signs of concluding, such illegal entries will likely pick up in pace.
    Value of seized Apple chargers and cables was an estimated million, with sellers attempting to evade tax payments and pocket a decent profit from these sales
    As reported by ABC13, with the details spotted by AppleInsider, a shipment of around 373,000 fake Apple chargers and cables was hauled by the authorities, with the agency stating that such products are typically in their crosshairs because counterfeiters try to avoid tax payments as much as possible. When confirming with Apple representatives, it was concluded that these were not authentic accessories.
    The bust involved 7,460 cartons, and customs agents mentioned that the products featured the Apple trademark. The authorities have warned customers to only make purchases from legitimate sources and pay attention to the prices. While the efforts of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection must be commended, these incidents will increase in number.
    Such counterfeit accessories might not just be limited to Apple, though we assume that these products will be arriving in a higher number compared to others because the California-based giant’s devices sell in droves in the United States. Smugglers will definitely resort to more creative measures when bringing in fake chargers and cables into the country, but the best practice to be observed by customers is to avoid purchasing from unauthorized sources.
    News Source: ABC13

    Deal of the Day
    #counterfeit #apple #chargers #worth #more
    Counterfeit Apple Chargers Worth More Than $7 Million Have Been Seized By The U.S. Customs And Border Protection, With The Trade Wars Expected To Exacerbate This Problem
    An image showing the counterfeit Apple chargers looking to cross the U.S. border / Image credits - ABC13 The Port of Houston witnessed a massive shipment of Apple accessories, which the U.S. Customs and Border Protection believed to be a suspicious entry of goods into the country. Sure enough, a new report states that upon further inspection, it was revealed that these were counterfeit chargers and cables in the thousands, with an estimated street value of more than million. With the recent tariffs announcement, which enforces levies on goods arriving from overseas markets, sellers will attempt to cross such shipments without being detected. Given that the trade wars between China and the U.S. show no signs of concluding, such illegal entries will likely pick up in pace. Value of seized Apple chargers and cables was an estimated million, with sellers attempting to evade tax payments and pocket a decent profit from these sales As reported by ABC13, with the details spotted by AppleInsider, a shipment of around 373,000 fake Apple chargers and cables was hauled by the authorities, with the agency stating that such products are typically in their crosshairs because counterfeiters try to avoid tax payments as much as possible. When confirming with Apple representatives, it was concluded that these were not authentic accessories. The bust involved 7,460 cartons, and customs agents mentioned that the products featured the Apple trademark. The authorities have warned customers to only make purchases from legitimate sources and pay attention to the prices. While the efforts of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection must be commended, these incidents will increase in number. Such counterfeit accessories might not just be limited to Apple, though we assume that these products will be arriving in a higher number compared to others because the California-based giant’s devices sell in droves in the United States. Smugglers will definitely resort to more creative measures when bringing in fake chargers and cables into the country, but the best practice to be observed by customers is to avoid purchasing from unauthorized sources. News Source: ABC13 Deal of the Day #counterfeit #apple #chargers #worth #more
    WCCFTECH.COM
    Counterfeit Apple Chargers Worth More Than $7 Million Have Been Seized By The U.S. Customs And Border Protection, With The Trade Wars Expected To Exacerbate This Problem
    An image showing the counterfeit Apple chargers looking to cross the U.S. border / Image credits - ABC13 The Port of Houston witnessed a massive shipment of Apple accessories, which the U.S. Customs and Border Protection believed to be a suspicious entry of goods into the country. Sure enough, a new report states that upon further inspection, it was revealed that these were counterfeit chargers and cables in the thousands, with an estimated street value of more than $7 million. With the recent tariffs announcement, which enforces levies on goods arriving from overseas markets, sellers will attempt to cross such shipments without being detected. Given that the trade wars between China and the U.S. show no signs of concluding, such illegal entries will likely pick up in pace. Value of seized Apple chargers and cables was an estimated $7.3 million, with sellers attempting to evade tax payments and pocket a decent profit from these sales As reported by ABC13, with the details spotted by AppleInsider, a shipment of around 373,000 fake Apple chargers and cables was hauled by the authorities, with the agency stating that such products are typically in their crosshairs because counterfeiters try to avoid tax payments as much as possible. When confirming with Apple representatives, it was concluded that these were not authentic accessories. The bust involved 7,460 cartons, and customs agents mentioned that the products featured the Apple trademark. The authorities have warned customers to only make purchases from legitimate sources and pay attention to the prices. While the efforts of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection must be commended, these incidents will increase in number. Such counterfeit accessories might not just be limited to Apple, though we assume that these products will be arriving in a higher number compared to others because the California-based giant’s devices sell in droves in the United States. Smugglers will definitely resort to more creative measures when bringing in fake chargers and cables into the country, but the best practice to be observed by customers is to avoid purchasing from unauthorized sources. News Source: ABC13 Deal of the Day
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • The Best Rides Based on Movies Ever

    From the very first day Disneyland opened its gates in 1955, attractions based on movies were among the park’s biggest draws. Rides like the Mad Tea Party and Peter Pan’s Flight dazzled visitors, immersing them in worlds they had only previously experienced staring up at a big screen in a darkened theater.Both of those rides continue to operate at Disneyland, and at Walt Disney World and other Disney parks around the globe. In the decades since, they’ve been joined by dozens of other movie-based attractions, not only at Disney’s parks but also at Universal’s — a company built on a 100+-year-old foundation of cinema.With their striking visuals and iconic characters, movies make the ideal foundation for theme park attractions. Maybe that’s why so many of the best rides ever created take inspiration from movies. Like the 25 attractions listed below. A couple date back 70 years; others are brand new, like the ones recently installed at Universal’s Epic Universe park. Each of my picks also includes a video of the ride for the vicarious thrill seekers out there.Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making MoviesThese days, Universal’s theme parks are almost exclusively devoted to rides and environments that let guests feel like they have stepped inside their favorite movies and shows. That’s a stark contrast to their parks’ initial concept as a place where tourists learned the secrets of film and TV production, with a couple bigger rides thrown in for extra oomph. One of the best examples of old-school Universal was Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. After a 3D highlight package of Hitchcock films, guests were ushered into a soundstage where a “director” and his “crew” explained how Hitchcock shot Psycho’s shower scene. Then guests could wander an interactive area, and participate in demonstrations of the practical movie magic behind movies like Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, and Saboteur. It was like a cross between a thrill ride and a museum — and for a budding cinephile, it was a paradise. It closed in 2003 to make room forShrek 4-D.Alice in WonderlandAlthough the appropriately psychedelic Alice in Wonderland ride has existed in one form another for well over 50 years, it’s still surprisingly immersive. The current version of the attractionspeed runs through almost the film’s entire plot in about three minutes, and features an effective blend of animatronics and screens, and climaxes in a leisurely descent down the outside of the show building, with picturesque views of the Matternhorn and Fantasyland. As old school “kids rides,” go, this is about as good as it gets.Avatar: Flight of PassageThe centerpiece of Animal Kingdom’s land based on James Cameron’s Avatar, Flight of Passage takes the central premise of its inspiration — human beings using technology to step into the bodies of the giant blue-skinned aliens — and actually gives the riders the sensation of riding on a banshee through the skies of Pandora.The technology works surprisingly well, and the 10K ride footagelooks spectacular.READ MORE: Disney Announces New Theme ParkBack to the Future: The RideThe unforgettable Back to the Future: The Ride let visitors board a detailed copy of the franchise’s DeLorean time machine for an aerial chase through the centuries.With special effects by 2001: A Space Odyssey legend Douglas Trumbull, BTTF:TR lived up to the old Universal slogan that promised a vacation where you could “ride the movies.” Its closure was inevitable; the “future” of the Back to the Future franchise is set in 2015, i.e. our past. The two American versions of the attraction closed by the late 2000s, although Universal Studios Japan’s version managed to hang on until 2016 — one year after Marty and Doc went back to the future.Dumbo the Flying ElephantIs there any movie ride more iconic than Dumbo? Disney doesn’t seem to think so; Dumbo’s the only ride that they have built at all six of their main “castle” theme parks: Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and, in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland. You could call the ride simple; guests board a vehicle that looks like the floating pachyderm, each with a joystick that allows the rider to shift their Dumbo up and down. You could also call it elemental; it taps into little children’s desire to fly, and it empowers them to take control of their experience. As long as Disney continues to operate theme parks, Dumbo will keep on flying.Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!Disneyland purists were skeptical when the company announced they were going to re-theme the California Adventure version of the beloved Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction into a ride based on the popular Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. But when the ride opened, most had to admit: It was pretty darn fun, and possibly better than the Tower of Terror. Instead of a haunted hotel’s elevator, guests now board “gantry lifts” that bounce up and down an elevator shaft, stopping at different floors to view the Guardians in battle with an alien monster while one of six songs from the eclectic soundtrack plays. It’s possibly the most effective re-use of an existing ride system in Disney history, and thanks to the different songsit holds up very well on multiple visits, which probably explains why it remains one of the most popular attractions at California Adventure many years after it first opened.Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike AdventureMovie rides often emphasize theming over adrenaline, but Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure nails both. There are beautiful animatronic monsters, including unicorns, centaurs, and Hagrid’s beloved dog Fluffy, all integrated into a roller coaster that races around the outskirts of the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter.The fact that riders are carried along on their own motorcycle or sidecar not only enhances the immersive quality, it increases the thrill. There’s nothing quite like blasting backwards at 50 miles per hour on a bike seat to get your blood pumping.Harry Potter and the Battle at the MinistryEpic Universe’s Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry levels up the concepts of earlier Universal dark rides like Spider-Man or Transformers. Guests board large seated elevators that appear to fly up, down, and around the Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter films, where they help the franchise’s core trio of heroes as they fight the evil Dolores Umbridge. The attraction boasts some of Universal’s most seamless illusions ever, and its entrance — which transports you via “floo” from 1920s Paris to 1990s London to emerge into the Ministry of Magic’s grand hall — is a jaw-dropping spectacle. That reveal is a bigger “wow” than a lot of entire rides at other amusement parks.Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyThe first of Universal’s ever-expanding Wizarding World attractions, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was like no other ride when it first opened at Islands of Adventure in 2010. Housed inside an impressive creations of the Hogwarts castle, Forbidden Journey lets riders board “enchanted benches” for a trip around, through, and under the magical school with Harry Potter and his friends. Some of the large-scale animatronics are starting to show their age; the seamless blend of screens, sets, and an advanced KUKA arm vehicle have been surpassed by other attractions in the last decade. Still, that central conceit of letting you feel like you are flying on your own Nimbus 2000 always works like magic.Hogwarts ExpressUniversal’s second Wizarding World was a financial inevitability after the first one proved so successful. Making the second area Diagon Alley — and then connecting the two lands via a functional Hogwarts Express train — was a masterstroke. Each of the respective areas houses its own distinctive station, and guests queue up for a ride on the iconic locomotive, where they sit in individual cabins and glimpse familiar faces from the Harry Potter franchises out their compartment window. Silhouettes and voices spied in the hallway enhance the immersion, and because the train runs in both directions, there are two totally distinct videos to enjoy.Indiana Jones AdventureRiding through it today, it’s hard to believe Indiana Jones Adventure is 30 years old. The combination of an old-fashioned dark ride with high-tech special effects holds up extremely well. The premise supposedly dumps tourists on a guided jeep tour into the “Temple of the Forbidden Eye” thatdoes not go to plan.In practice, it’s all an excuse to let guests experience Indiana Jones’ greatest hits: Rickety suspension bridges, plumes of fire, barrages of darts, thousands of bugs, and, of course, speeding away from an enormous rolling ball. Add in some of that classic John Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark music, and you have all the makings of a great movie ride.Jurassic World VelociCoasterDon’t ask me to explain the story of this one. They built a roller coaster inside the Jurassic World raptor enclosure? What’s next? A genetically engineered dinosaur that’s even stronger, faster, and smarter than a T.rex and can also camouflage itself?Whatever cockamamie story they cooked up to justify the concept, it was worth it; VelociCoaster is not just a great movie ride, it’s a great roller coaster period. With a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s also one of the fastest. It features multiple launches, inversions, and intricate dinosaur theming. Universal’s come a long way from that old Jurassic Park River Adventure.KongfrontationKing Kong has been a mainstay in Universal’s various theme parks since the mid-1980s, when a giant Kong animatronic was added to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. That was expanded to a full-blown attraction at Universal Studios Florida called Kongfrontation, where guests evacuated from Manhattan on the Roosevelt Island Tramway after Kong runs amok. Naturally, the evacuation did not go smoothly and Kong grabbed the tram before a last-second getaway. It was a surprisingly intense experience with fun touches — like the fact that the Kong animatronic’s “breath” smelled like bananas. Kong was put out to pasture in 2002 to make way for a roller coaster inspired by The Mummy franchise. The great ape has since found a new home at nearby Islands of Adventure, where an attraction called Skull Island: Reign of Kong opened in 2016.Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunI know this is a polarizing ride; some visitors don’t care for its video game vibes, or the fact that it contains no Han Solo and only fleeting glimpses of Chewbacca. Personally, after almost a dozen rides, I love it. I love the life-size Falcon replica outside the entrance and the incredibly detailed recreation of the Falcon interior, complete with holochess table. Then the ride itself is a blast; certainly at its most fun when you get to pilot the ship, but also very enjoyable as a gunner or an engineer.It’s awesome with a group of friends working together and it’s incredible when you ride with kids, who get to feel like they made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein ExperimentThere are lots of dark rides; Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment is areally dark ride. Years of experience with their Halloween Horror Nights gave Universal the confidence to make a genuinely scaryattraction, one with monsters and jump scares galore. Guests enter an eerie recreation of Frankenstein Manor, then wind their way through its atmosphere-soaked rooms, past glowing equipment and crates filled with organs and lab rats. They emerge in the laboratory of Victoria Frankenstein, who wants to restore her family’s good name by capturing Dracula. Say it with me this time: Nothing ever goes according to plan on a theme park ride. Frankenstein’s latest experiment goes horribly wrong in the most pulse-quickening ways, and leads to appearancesfrom all of the classic Universal Monsters. The ride, as well as the surrounding castle and queue, are so detailed. It’s like a vintage horror fan just stepped into a dream come true — or the best nightmare ever.Peter Pan’s FlightMaybe the definitive Disney dark ride, Peter Pan’s Flight is a true classic; some 70 years old at this point, and still magical.Guests board “flying” pirate ships for a trip to Never Land with Peter Pan and the Darlings. Where a lot of the old school Disney dark rides are surprisingly scary, Peter Pan’s Flight is all about giving young kidsa taste of what it might feel like to fly high above London in the ride’s famous centerpiece sequence.Radiator Springs RacersThe Cars franchise has never been among Pixar’s most critically acclaimed efforts. The series’ big ride at California Adventure, though, is a true blockbuster, combining state-of-the-art animatronic cars and a thrilling race component, where s pair of vehicles carrying two sets of riders zoom around an impressive recreation of Radiator Springs. It’s not too intense for Cars’ core fanbase, and just exciting enough for everyone to feel like it’s worth the ride’s perpetually long wait times. Plus now we know where the cars from Cars come from; at some unknown point in the future, the animatronic full sized Lightning McQueen and Mater from Radiator Springs Racers will gain sentience and turn against their human masters. It’s only a matter of time.Splash MountainWhatever you think of The Song of the South and its depiction of life in the late 19th century, the ride Disney inexplicably chose to theme to itwas a lot of fun. A log flume enhanced with animatronic cartoon characters and one of Disney’s most famous songs, it combined Disney’s flair for storytelling with family-friendly thrills. The fact Disney never released The Song of the South on home video meant it was only a matter of time before Splash Mountain got tossed into the briar patch itself. The ride lives on in a new form, though; the mountain and flume are now the subject of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. If you’re desperate to ride Splash Mountain again, you’ll need to take a trip to Japan; it’s still operating at Tokyo Disneyland.Star ToursThanks to constant updates, the original Star Wars ride at Disneyland still holds up well more than 35years after its first introduction. The original version had a single film that played in a simulator; guests’ pleasure cruise to Endor would go slightly out of control — nothing ever goes to plan on a theme park ride — and then wander into a battle with the Death Star. The current version, which makes zero sense in Star Wars continuity, sends Star Tourists to famous locations from the nine Star Wars movies and various Disney+ shows, and includes cameos from numerous characters. Disney has continually added new segments to the ride, and the modern CGI looks superb. Plus, because each ride contains a random handful from the 20 different possible segments, Star Tours always full of surprises.Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceThere are several really good Star Wars attractions on this list, but Rise of the Resistance is the best of the bunch — or maybe the best movie-based theme park ride period. It’s long, full of surprises, and contains multiple ride vehicles and sequences. It’s almost a greatest hits of Disney Imagineering; there are screens, advanced animatronics, human performers, “holograms,” movie star cameos, trackless ride vehicles, full-size space ships and AT-AT walkers, and a giant hanger filled with Stormtroopers. It really feels like you’ve wandered into an increasingly perilous Star Wars adventure, and the theming and thrills are off the charts. I’m sure that some day some ride will top Rise of the Resistance. For now, it’s the irresistible #1.Studio Backlot TourFor some 60 years, trams have taken Universal visitors through the studio’s famous backlot. While the ride has evolved with the times, it also maintains a lot of the tram tour’s original flavor, taking guests through Hill Valley from Back to the Future and past the Psycho house from the famous horror franchise. Guides share behind-the-scenes secrets and hacky jokes, and videos that run on screens in the tram as it makes its way from stop to stop provide context and history. For old-school movie lovers, it’s still a thrill to take a trip into Hollywood history, and the ride’s unusual length — almost an hour! — makes it a welcome break from walking all day.Toy Story Mania!Toy Story Mania! took the basic concept from Disney’s existing Buzz Lightyear shooting gallery rides and gave it a computerized facelift befitting the first computer animated feature in history. Instead of aiming at animatronic targets, paired riders compete in a series of digital shooting games. They toss eggs and rings, throw darts, and break plates; each target gets assigned a different score, so strategy becomes very important. The interactivity works seamlessly, and the Toy Story theming is on point. The unique pull-string mechanism on the gun you use can be quite a workout on the forearms, though, so make sure you warm up before you ride.Transformers: The RideHere’s a hot take for you: The Transformers ride at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood is better than any of the Michael Bay Transformers movies it’s based on. It’s short and sweet, with impressive 3D effects, and it immerses you inside a wild — but, unlike the Bay Transformers films, surprisingly coherent — adventure to protect the Allspark from the evil Decepticons. Up to 12 guests board a ride vehiclewhich then blasts, zooms, and flies through a dark ride that blends animatronic effects with 3D screen technology. My job required me to sit through all those dreadful live-action Transformers movies. If that was the price I paid for this terrific ride, it was worth it.Turtle Talk With CrushFor my money, there may not be a better example of the so-called “Disney magic” than at Turtle Talk With Crush, which first debuted in Epcot’s The Seas pavilion and has since been duplicated in numerous parks around the world. In it, guests get to interact with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from Finding Nemo. And they truly interact; advanced animation/puppetry tech allows an unseen Disney animator to perform the role of Crush as he tells stories, answers questions from the audience, and cracks jokes. The illusion is seamless; I’ve rarely seen my daughter as dazzled as the time she got to ask Crush a question and he gave her a brilliantly silly and very personalized answer.WaterworldLook, I already wrote a whole piece about the magic of the Waterworld stunt show for absolutely no reason other than I genuinely love it. Go read that, go visit Waterworld, and make sure this amazing show is still running until the rest of the polar ice caps melt and dry land is but a myth. It’s incredible.Honorable Mention: Earthquake: The Big One, Frozen Ever After, The Great Movie Ride, King Kong: 360 3-D, Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Mr Toad’s Wild Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Tron Lightcycle Run.Amazing Theme Park Rides Based on Movies That Were Never Built
    #best #rides #based #movies #ever
    The Best Rides Based on Movies Ever
    From the very first day Disneyland opened its gates in 1955, attractions based on movies were among the park’s biggest draws. Rides like the Mad Tea Party and Peter Pan’s Flight dazzled visitors, immersing them in worlds they had only previously experienced staring up at a big screen in a darkened theater.Both of those rides continue to operate at Disneyland, and at Walt Disney World and other Disney parks around the globe. In the decades since, they’ve been joined by dozens of other movie-based attractions, not only at Disney’s parks but also at Universal’s — a company built on a 100+-year-old foundation of cinema.With their striking visuals and iconic characters, movies make the ideal foundation for theme park attractions. Maybe that’s why so many of the best rides ever created take inspiration from movies. Like the 25 attractions listed below. A couple date back 70 years; others are brand new, like the ones recently installed at Universal’s Epic Universe park. Each of my picks also includes a video of the ride for the vicarious thrill seekers out there.Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making MoviesThese days, Universal’s theme parks are almost exclusively devoted to rides and environments that let guests feel like they have stepped inside their favorite movies and shows. That’s a stark contrast to their parks’ initial concept as a place where tourists learned the secrets of film and TV production, with a couple bigger rides thrown in for extra oomph. One of the best examples of old-school Universal was Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. After a 3D highlight package of Hitchcock films, guests were ushered into a soundstage where a “director” and his “crew” explained how Hitchcock shot Psycho’s shower scene. Then guests could wander an interactive area, and participate in demonstrations of the practical movie magic behind movies like Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, and Saboteur. It was like a cross between a thrill ride and a museum — and for a budding cinephile, it was a paradise. It closed in 2003 to make room forShrek 4-D.Alice in WonderlandAlthough the appropriately psychedelic Alice in Wonderland ride has existed in one form another for well over 50 years, it’s still surprisingly immersive. The current version of the attractionspeed runs through almost the film’s entire plot in about three minutes, and features an effective blend of animatronics and screens, and climaxes in a leisurely descent down the outside of the show building, with picturesque views of the Matternhorn and Fantasyland. As old school “kids rides,” go, this is about as good as it gets.Avatar: Flight of PassageThe centerpiece of Animal Kingdom’s land based on James Cameron’s Avatar, Flight of Passage takes the central premise of its inspiration — human beings using technology to step into the bodies of the giant blue-skinned aliens — and actually gives the riders the sensation of riding on a banshee through the skies of Pandora.The technology works surprisingly well, and the 10K ride footagelooks spectacular.READ MORE: Disney Announces New Theme ParkBack to the Future: The RideThe unforgettable Back to the Future: The Ride let visitors board a detailed copy of the franchise’s DeLorean time machine for an aerial chase through the centuries.With special effects by 2001: A Space Odyssey legend Douglas Trumbull, BTTF:TR lived up to the old Universal slogan that promised a vacation where you could “ride the movies.” Its closure was inevitable; the “future” of the Back to the Future franchise is set in 2015, i.e. our past. The two American versions of the attraction closed by the late 2000s, although Universal Studios Japan’s version managed to hang on until 2016 — one year after Marty and Doc went back to the future.Dumbo the Flying ElephantIs there any movie ride more iconic than Dumbo? Disney doesn’t seem to think so; Dumbo’s the only ride that they have built at all six of their main “castle” theme parks: Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and, in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland. You could call the ride simple; guests board a vehicle that looks like the floating pachyderm, each with a joystick that allows the rider to shift their Dumbo up and down. You could also call it elemental; it taps into little children’s desire to fly, and it empowers them to take control of their experience. As long as Disney continues to operate theme parks, Dumbo will keep on flying.Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!Disneyland purists were skeptical when the company announced they were going to re-theme the California Adventure version of the beloved Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction into a ride based on the popular Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. But when the ride opened, most had to admit: It was pretty darn fun, and possibly better than the Tower of Terror. Instead of a haunted hotel’s elevator, guests now board “gantry lifts” that bounce up and down an elevator shaft, stopping at different floors to view the Guardians in battle with an alien monster while one of six songs from the eclectic soundtrack plays. It’s possibly the most effective re-use of an existing ride system in Disney history, and thanks to the different songsit holds up very well on multiple visits, which probably explains why it remains one of the most popular attractions at California Adventure many years after it first opened.Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike AdventureMovie rides often emphasize theming over adrenaline, but Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure nails both. There are beautiful animatronic monsters, including unicorns, centaurs, and Hagrid’s beloved dog Fluffy, all integrated into a roller coaster that races around the outskirts of the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter.The fact that riders are carried along on their own motorcycle or sidecar not only enhances the immersive quality, it increases the thrill. There’s nothing quite like blasting backwards at 50 miles per hour on a bike seat to get your blood pumping.Harry Potter and the Battle at the MinistryEpic Universe’s Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry levels up the concepts of earlier Universal dark rides like Spider-Man or Transformers. Guests board large seated elevators that appear to fly up, down, and around the Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter films, where they help the franchise’s core trio of heroes as they fight the evil Dolores Umbridge. The attraction boasts some of Universal’s most seamless illusions ever, and its entrance — which transports you via “floo” from 1920s Paris to 1990s London to emerge into the Ministry of Magic’s grand hall — is a jaw-dropping spectacle. That reveal is a bigger “wow” than a lot of entire rides at other amusement parks.Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyThe first of Universal’s ever-expanding Wizarding World attractions, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was like no other ride when it first opened at Islands of Adventure in 2010. Housed inside an impressive creations of the Hogwarts castle, Forbidden Journey lets riders board “enchanted benches” for a trip around, through, and under the magical school with Harry Potter and his friends. Some of the large-scale animatronics are starting to show their age; the seamless blend of screens, sets, and an advanced KUKA arm vehicle have been surpassed by other attractions in the last decade. Still, that central conceit of letting you feel like you are flying on your own Nimbus 2000 always works like magic.Hogwarts ExpressUniversal’s second Wizarding World was a financial inevitability after the first one proved so successful. Making the second area Diagon Alley — and then connecting the two lands via a functional Hogwarts Express train — was a masterstroke. Each of the respective areas houses its own distinctive station, and guests queue up for a ride on the iconic locomotive, where they sit in individual cabins and glimpse familiar faces from the Harry Potter franchises out their compartment window. Silhouettes and voices spied in the hallway enhance the immersion, and because the train runs in both directions, there are two totally distinct videos to enjoy.Indiana Jones AdventureRiding through it today, it’s hard to believe Indiana Jones Adventure is 30 years old. The combination of an old-fashioned dark ride with high-tech special effects holds up extremely well. The premise supposedly dumps tourists on a guided jeep tour into the “Temple of the Forbidden Eye” thatdoes not go to plan.In practice, it’s all an excuse to let guests experience Indiana Jones’ greatest hits: Rickety suspension bridges, plumes of fire, barrages of darts, thousands of bugs, and, of course, speeding away from an enormous rolling ball. Add in some of that classic John Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark music, and you have all the makings of a great movie ride.Jurassic World VelociCoasterDon’t ask me to explain the story of this one. They built a roller coaster inside the Jurassic World raptor enclosure? What’s next? A genetically engineered dinosaur that’s even stronger, faster, and smarter than a T.rex and can also camouflage itself?Whatever cockamamie story they cooked up to justify the concept, it was worth it; VelociCoaster is not just a great movie ride, it’s a great roller coaster period. With a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s also one of the fastest. It features multiple launches, inversions, and intricate dinosaur theming. Universal’s come a long way from that old Jurassic Park River Adventure.KongfrontationKing Kong has been a mainstay in Universal’s various theme parks since the mid-1980s, when a giant Kong animatronic was added to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. That was expanded to a full-blown attraction at Universal Studios Florida called Kongfrontation, where guests evacuated from Manhattan on the Roosevelt Island Tramway after Kong runs amok. Naturally, the evacuation did not go smoothly and Kong grabbed the tram before a last-second getaway. It was a surprisingly intense experience with fun touches — like the fact that the Kong animatronic’s “breath” smelled like bananas. Kong was put out to pasture in 2002 to make way for a roller coaster inspired by The Mummy franchise. The great ape has since found a new home at nearby Islands of Adventure, where an attraction called Skull Island: Reign of Kong opened in 2016.Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunI know this is a polarizing ride; some visitors don’t care for its video game vibes, or the fact that it contains no Han Solo and only fleeting glimpses of Chewbacca. Personally, after almost a dozen rides, I love it. I love the life-size Falcon replica outside the entrance and the incredibly detailed recreation of the Falcon interior, complete with holochess table. Then the ride itself is a blast; certainly at its most fun when you get to pilot the ship, but also very enjoyable as a gunner or an engineer.It’s awesome with a group of friends working together and it’s incredible when you ride with kids, who get to feel like they made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein ExperimentThere are lots of dark rides; Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment is areally dark ride. Years of experience with their Halloween Horror Nights gave Universal the confidence to make a genuinely scaryattraction, one with monsters and jump scares galore. Guests enter an eerie recreation of Frankenstein Manor, then wind their way through its atmosphere-soaked rooms, past glowing equipment and crates filled with organs and lab rats. They emerge in the laboratory of Victoria Frankenstein, who wants to restore her family’s good name by capturing Dracula. Say it with me this time: Nothing ever goes according to plan on a theme park ride. Frankenstein’s latest experiment goes horribly wrong in the most pulse-quickening ways, and leads to appearancesfrom all of the classic Universal Monsters. The ride, as well as the surrounding castle and queue, are so detailed. It’s like a vintage horror fan just stepped into a dream come true — or the best nightmare ever.Peter Pan’s FlightMaybe the definitive Disney dark ride, Peter Pan’s Flight is a true classic; some 70 years old at this point, and still magical.Guests board “flying” pirate ships for a trip to Never Land with Peter Pan and the Darlings. Where a lot of the old school Disney dark rides are surprisingly scary, Peter Pan’s Flight is all about giving young kidsa taste of what it might feel like to fly high above London in the ride’s famous centerpiece sequence.Radiator Springs RacersThe Cars franchise has never been among Pixar’s most critically acclaimed efforts. The series’ big ride at California Adventure, though, is a true blockbuster, combining state-of-the-art animatronic cars and a thrilling race component, where s pair of vehicles carrying two sets of riders zoom around an impressive recreation of Radiator Springs. It’s not too intense for Cars’ core fanbase, and just exciting enough for everyone to feel like it’s worth the ride’s perpetually long wait times. Plus now we know where the cars from Cars come from; at some unknown point in the future, the animatronic full sized Lightning McQueen and Mater from Radiator Springs Racers will gain sentience and turn against their human masters. It’s only a matter of time.Splash MountainWhatever you think of The Song of the South and its depiction of life in the late 19th century, the ride Disney inexplicably chose to theme to itwas a lot of fun. A log flume enhanced with animatronic cartoon characters and one of Disney’s most famous songs, it combined Disney’s flair for storytelling with family-friendly thrills. The fact Disney never released The Song of the South on home video meant it was only a matter of time before Splash Mountain got tossed into the briar patch itself. The ride lives on in a new form, though; the mountain and flume are now the subject of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. If you’re desperate to ride Splash Mountain again, you’ll need to take a trip to Japan; it’s still operating at Tokyo Disneyland.Star ToursThanks to constant updates, the original Star Wars ride at Disneyland still holds up well more than 35years after its first introduction. The original version had a single film that played in a simulator; guests’ pleasure cruise to Endor would go slightly out of control — nothing ever goes to plan on a theme park ride — and then wander into a battle with the Death Star. The current version, which makes zero sense in Star Wars continuity, sends Star Tourists to famous locations from the nine Star Wars movies and various Disney+ shows, and includes cameos from numerous characters. Disney has continually added new segments to the ride, and the modern CGI looks superb. Plus, because each ride contains a random handful from the 20 different possible segments, Star Tours always full of surprises.Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceThere are several really good Star Wars attractions on this list, but Rise of the Resistance is the best of the bunch — or maybe the best movie-based theme park ride period. It’s long, full of surprises, and contains multiple ride vehicles and sequences. It’s almost a greatest hits of Disney Imagineering; there are screens, advanced animatronics, human performers, “holograms,” movie star cameos, trackless ride vehicles, full-size space ships and AT-AT walkers, and a giant hanger filled with Stormtroopers. It really feels like you’ve wandered into an increasingly perilous Star Wars adventure, and the theming and thrills are off the charts. I’m sure that some day some ride will top Rise of the Resistance. For now, it’s the irresistible #1.Studio Backlot TourFor some 60 years, trams have taken Universal visitors through the studio’s famous backlot. While the ride has evolved with the times, it also maintains a lot of the tram tour’s original flavor, taking guests through Hill Valley from Back to the Future and past the Psycho house from the famous horror franchise. Guides share behind-the-scenes secrets and hacky jokes, and videos that run on screens in the tram as it makes its way from stop to stop provide context and history. For old-school movie lovers, it’s still a thrill to take a trip into Hollywood history, and the ride’s unusual length — almost an hour! — makes it a welcome break from walking all day.Toy Story Mania!Toy Story Mania! took the basic concept from Disney’s existing Buzz Lightyear shooting gallery rides and gave it a computerized facelift befitting the first computer animated feature in history. Instead of aiming at animatronic targets, paired riders compete in a series of digital shooting games. They toss eggs and rings, throw darts, and break plates; each target gets assigned a different score, so strategy becomes very important. The interactivity works seamlessly, and the Toy Story theming is on point. The unique pull-string mechanism on the gun you use can be quite a workout on the forearms, though, so make sure you warm up before you ride.Transformers: The RideHere’s a hot take for you: The Transformers ride at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood is better than any of the Michael Bay Transformers movies it’s based on. It’s short and sweet, with impressive 3D effects, and it immerses you inside a wild — but, unlike the Bay Transformers films, surprisingly coherent — adventure to protect the Allspark from the evil Decepticons. Up to 12 guests board a ride vehiclewhich then blasts, zooms, and flies through a dark ride that blends animatronic effects with 3D screen technology. My job required me to sit through all those dreadful live-action Transformers movies. If that was the price I paid for this terrific ride, it was worth it.Turtle Talk With CrushFor my money, there may not be a better example of the so-called “Disney magic” than at Turtle Talk With Crush, which first debuted in Epcot’s The Seas pavilion and has since been duplicated in numerous parks around the world. In it, guests get to interact with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from Finding Nemo. And they truly interact; advanced animation/puppetry tech allows an unseen Disney animator to perform the role of Crush as he tells stories, answers questions from the audience, and cracks jokes. The illusion is seamless; I’ve rarely seen my daughter as dazzled as the time she got to ask Crush a question and he gave her a brilliantly silly and very personalized answer.WaterworldLook, I already wrote a whole piece about the magic of the Waterworld stunt show for absolutely no reason other than I genuinely love it. Go read that, go visit Waterworld, and make sure this amazing show is still running until the rest of the polar ice caps melt and dry land is but a myth. It’s incredible.Honorable Mention: Earthquake: The Big One, Frozen Ever After, The Great Movie Ride, King Kong: 360 3-D, Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Mr Toad’s Wild Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Tron Lightcycle Run.Amazing Theme Park Rides Based on Movies That Were Never Built #best #rides #based #movies #ever
    SCREENCRUSH.COM
    The Best Rides Based on Movies Ever
    From the very first day Disneyland opened its gates in 1955, attractions based on movies were among the park’s biggest draws. Rides like the Mad Tea Party and Peter Pan’s Flight dazzled visitors, immersing them in worlds they had only previously experienced staring up at a big screen in a darkened theater.Both of those rides continue to operate at Disneyland, and at Walt Disney World and other Disney parks around the globe. In the decades since, they’ve been joined by dozens of other movie-based attractions, not only at Disney’s parks but also at Universal’s — a company built on a 100+-year-old foundation of cinema.With their striking visuals and iconic characters, movies make the ideal foundation for theme park attractions. Maybe that’s why so many of the best rides ever created take inspiration from movies. Like the 25 attractions listed below. A couple date back 70 years; others are brand new, like the ones recently installed at Universal’s Epic Universe park. Each of my picks also includes a video of the ride for the vicarious thrill seekers out there. (You know who you are.)Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making MoviesThese days, Universal’s theme parks are almost exclusively devoted to rides and environments that let guests feel like they have stepped inside their favorite movies and shows. That’s a stark contrast to their parks’ initial concept as a place where tourists learned the secrets of film and TV production, with a couple bigger rides thrown in for extra oomph. One of the best examples of old-school Universal was Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. After a 3D highlight package of Hitchcock films, guests were ushered into a soundstage where a “director” and his “crew” explained how Hitchcock shot Psycho’s shower scene. Then guests could wander an interactive area, and participate in demonstrations of the practical movie magic behind movies like Strangers on a Train, Rear Window, and Saboteur. It was like a cross between a thrill ride and a museum — and for a budding cinephile, it was a paradise. It closed in 2003 to make room for [deep sigh] Shrek 4-D.Alice in WonderlandAlthough the appropriately psychedelic Alice in Wonderland ride has existed in one form another for well over 50 years, it’s still surprisingly immersive. The current version of the attraction (which was opened in 2014) speed runs through almost the film’s entire plot in about three minutes, and features an effective blend of animatronics and screens, and climaxes in a leisurely descent down the outside of the show building, with picturesque views of the Matternhorn and Fantasyland. As old school “kids rides,” go, this is about as good as it gets.Avatar: Flight of PassageThe centerpiece of Animal Kingdom’s land based on James Cameron’s Avatar, Flight of Passage takes the central premise of its inspiration — human beings using technology to step into the bodies of the giant blue-skinned aliens — and actually gives the riders the sensation of riding on a banshee through the skies of Pandora. (In order to complete the illusion, your seat “breathes” like a living creature.) The technology works surprisingly well, and the 10K ride footage (yes, 10K) looks spectacular.READ MORE: Disney Announces New Theme ParkBack to the Future: The RideThe unforgettable Back to the Future: The Ride let visitors board a detailed copy of the franchise’s DeLorean time machine for an aerial chase through the centuries. (The story of the simulator, which played out in pre-show videos featuring Christopher Lloyd and Thomas F. Wilson, involved Doc recruiting tourists to help him catch Biff after he steals the time machine.) With special effects by 2001: A Space Odyssey legend Douglas Trumbull, BTTF:TR lived up to the old Universal slogan that promised a vacation where you could “ride the movies.” Its closure was inevitable; the “future” of the Back to the Future franchise is set in 2015, i.e. our past. The two American versions of the attraction closed by the late 2000s, although Universal Studios Japan’s version managed to hang on until 2016 — one year after Marty and Doc went back to the future.Dumbo the Flying ElephantIs there any movie ride more iconic than Dumbo? Disney doesn’t seem to think so; Dumbo’s the only ride that they have built at all six of their main “castle” theme parks: Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, and, in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland. You could call the ride simple; guests board a vehicle that looks like the floating pachyderm, each with a joystick that allows the rider to shift their Dumbo up and down. You could also call it elemental; it taps into little children’s desire to fly, and it empowers them to take control of their experience. As long as Disney continues to operate theme parks, Dumbo will keep on flying.Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!Disneyland purists were skeptical when the company announced they were going to re-theme the California Adventure version of the beloved Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction into a ride based on the popular Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. But when the ride opened, most had to admit: It was pretty darn fun, and possibly better than the Tower of Terror (at least in California. which had a simpler and less impressive ride system than the original Twilight Zone ride in Florida). Instead of a haunted hotel’s elevator, guests now board “gantry lifts” that bounce up and down an elevator shaft, stopping at different floors to view the Guardians in battle with an alien monster while one of six songs from the eclectic soundtrack plays. It’s possibly the most effective re-use of an existing ride system in Disney history, and thanks to the different songs (and synchronized visuals and drops) it holds up very well on multiple visits, which probably explains why it remains one of the most popular attractions at California Adventure many years after it first opened.Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike AdventureMovie rides often emphasize theming over adrenaline, but Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure nails both. There are beautiful animatronic monsters, including unicorns, centaurs, and Hagrid’s beloved dog Fluffy, all integrated into a roller coaster that races around the outskirts of the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter. (The ride reaches its top speed of 50 miles per hour in a matter of seconds via one of its seven different launches.) The fact that riders are carried along on their own motorcycle or sidecar not only enhances the immersive quality, it increases the thrill. There’s nothing quite like blasting backwards at 50 miles per hour on a bike seat to get your blood pumping.Harry Potter and the Battle at the MinistryEpic Universe’s Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry levels up the concepts of earlier Universal dark rides like Spider-Man or Transformers. Guests board large seated elevators that appear to fly up, down, and around the Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter films, where they help the franchise’s core trio of heroes as they fight the evil Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton). The attraction boasts some of Universal’s most seamless illusions ever, and its entrance — which transports you via “floo” from 1920s Paris to 1990s London to emerge into the Ministry of Magic’s grand hall — is a jaw-dropping spectacle. That reveal is a bigger “wow” than a lot of entire rides at other amusement parks.Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyThe first of Universal’s ever-expanding Wizarding World attractions, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was like no other ride when it first opened at Islands of Adventure in 2010. Housed inside an impressive creations of the Hogwarts castle (with a carefully themed queue filled with Easter eggs and character cameos), Forbidden Journey lets riders board “enchanted benches” for a trip around, through, and under the magical school with Harry Potter and his friends. Some of the large-scale animatronics are starting to show their age; the seamless blend of screens, sets, and an advanced KUKA arm vehicle have been surpassed by other attractions in the last decade. Still, that central conceit of letting you feel like you are flying on your own Nimbus 2000 always works like magic.Hogwarts ExpressUniversal’s second Wizarding World was a financial inevitability after the first one proved so successful. Making the second area Diagon Alley — and then connecting the two lands via a functional Hogwarts Express train — was a masterstroke. Each of the respective areas houses its own distinctive station, and guests queue up for a ride on the iconic locomotive, where they sit in individual cabins and glimpse familiar faces from the Harry Potter franchises out their compartment window (actually a high-definition screen). Silhouettes and voices spied in the hallway enhance the immersion, and because the train runs in both directions, there are two totally distinct videos to enjoy.Indiana Jones AdventureRiding through it today, it’s hard to believe Indiana Jones Adventure is 30 years old. The combination of an old-fashioned dark ride with high-tech special effects holds up extremely well. The premise supposedly dumps tourists on a guided jeep tour (led by Indy’s buddy Sallah) into the “Temple of the Forbidden Eye” that (spoiler alert) does not go to plan. (Nothing ever does on a theme park ride.) In practice, it’s all an excuse to let guests experience Indiana Jones’ greatest hits: Rickety suspension bridges, plumes of fire, barrages of darts, thousands of bugs, and, of course, speeding away from an enormous rolling ball. Add in some of that classic John Williams Raiders of the Lost Ark music, and you have all the makings of a great movie ride.Jurassic World VelociCoasterDon’t ask me to explain the story of this one. They built a roller coaster inside the Jurassic World raptor enclosure? What’s next? A genetically engineered dinosaur that’s even stronger, faster, and smarter than a T.rex and can also camouflage itself? (Okay, so maybe the geniuses running Jurassic World would build a roller coaster in the raptor enclosure, objection withdrawn.) Whatever cockamamie story they cooked up to justify the concept, it was worth it; VelociCoaster is not just a great movie ride, it’s a great roller coaster period. With a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s also one of the fastest. It features multiple launches, inversions, and intricate dinosaur theming. Universal’s come a long way from that old Jurassic Park River Adventure.KongfrontationKing Kong has been a mainstay in Universal’s various theme parks since the mid-1980s, when a giant Kong animatronic was added to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. That was expanded to a full-blown attraction at Universal Studios Florida called Kongfrontation, where guests evacuated from Manhattan on the Roosevelt Island Tramway after Kong runs amok. Naturally, the evacuation did not go smoothly (like I said, nothing ever goes according to plan on a theme park ride) and Kong grabbed the tram before a last-second getaway. It was a surprisingly intense experience with fun touches — like the fact that the Kong animatronic’s “breath” smelled like bananas. Kong was put out to pasture in 2002 to make way for a roller coaster inspired by The Mummy franchise. The great ape has since found a new home at nearby Islands of Adventure, where an attraction called Skull Island: Reign of Kong opened in 2016.Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunI know this is a polarizing ride; some visitors don’t care for its video game vibes, or the fact that it contains no Han Solo and only fleeting glimpses of Chewbacca. Personally, after almost a dozen rides, I love it. I love the life-size Falcon replica outside the entrance and the incredibly detailed recreation of the Falcon interior, complete with holochess table. Then the ride itself is a blast; certainly at its most fun when you get to pilot the ship, but also very enjoyable as a gunner or an engineer. (I’ve done them all multiple times.) It’s awesome with a group of friends working together (or razzing each other for failing to get that second coaxium canister) and it’s incredible when you ride with kids, who get to feel like they made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein ExperimentThere are lots of dark rides; Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment is areally dark ride. Years of experience with their Halloween Horror Nights gave Universal the confidence to make a genuinely scary (and darkly witty) attraction, one with monsters and jump scares galore. Guests enter an eerie recreation of Frankenstein Manor, then wind their way through its atmosphere-soaked rooms, past glowing equipment and crates filled with organs and lab rats. They emerge in the laboratory of Victoria Frankenstein, who wants to restore her family’s good name by capturing Dracula. Say it with me this time: Nothing ever goes according to plan on a theme park ride. Frankenstein’s latest experiment goes horribly wrong in the most pulse-quickening ways, and leads to appearances (and scares) from all of the classic Universal Monsters. The ride, as well as the surrounding castle and queue, are so detailed. It’s like a vintage horror fan just stepped into a dream come true — or the best nightmare ever.Peter Pan’s FlightMaybe the definitive Disney dark ride, Peter Pan’s Flight is a true classic; some 70 years old at this point, and still magical. (An overhaul in the 1980s probably didn’t hurt in that regard.) Guests board “flying” pirate ships for a trip to Never Land with Peter Pan and the Darlings. Where a lot of the old school Disney dark rides are surprisingly scary (ask anyone who rode the O.G. Snow White ride and they’ll tell you), Peter Pan’s Flight is all about giving young kids (and the young at heart) a taste of what it might feel like to fly high above London in the ride’s famous centerpiece sequence.Radiator Springs RacersThe Cars franchise has never been among Pixar’s most critically acclaimed efforts. The series’ big ride at California Adventure, though, is a true blockbuster, combining state-of-the-art animatronic cars and a thrilling race component, where s pair of vehicles carrying two sets of riders zoom around an impressive recreation of Radiator Springs. It’s not too intense for Cars’ core fanbase, and just exciting enough for everyone to feel like it’s worth the ride’s perpetually long wait times. Plus now we know where the cars from Cars come from; at some unknown point in the future, the animatronic full sized Lightning McQueen and Mater from Radiator Springs Racers will gain sentience and turn against their human masters. It’s only a matter of time.Splash MountainWhatever you think of The Song of the South and its depiction of life in the late 19th century, the ride Disney inexplicably chose to theme to it (in 1989!) was a lot of fun. A log flume enhanced with animatronic cartoon characters and one of Disney’s most famous songs (“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”), it combined Disney’s flair for storytelling with family-friendly thrills. The fact Disney never released The Song of the South on home video meant it was only a matter of time before Splash Mountain got tossed into the briar patch itself. The ride lives on in a new form, though; the mountain and flume are now the subject of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. If you’re desperate to ride Splash Mountain again, you’ll need to take a trip to Japan; it’s still operating at Tokyo Disneyland.Star ToursThanks to constant updates, the original Star Wars ride at Disneyland still holds up well more than 35 (!) years after its first introduction. The original version had a single film that played in a simulator; guests’ pleasure cruise to Endor would go slightly out of control — nothing ever goes to plan on a theme park ride — and then wander into a battle with the Death Star. The current version, which makes zero sense in Star Wars continuity, sends Star Tourists to famous locations from the nine Star Wars movies and various Disney+ shows, and includes cameos from numerous characters. Disney has continually added new segments to the ride, and the modern CGI looks superb. Plus, because each ride contains a random handful from the 20 different possible segments, Star Tours always full of surprises.Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceThere are several really good Star Wars attractions on this list, but Rise of the Resistance is the best of the bunch — or maybe the best movie-based theme park ride period. It’s long, full of surprises, and contains multiple ride vehicles and sequences. It’s almost a greatest hits of Disney Imagineering; there are screens, advanced animatronics, human performers, “holograms,” movie star cameos, trackless ride vehicles, full-size space ships and AT-AT walkers, and a giant hanger filled with Stormtroopers. It really feels like you’ve wandered into an increasingly perilous Star Wars adventure, and the theming and thrills are off the charts. I’m sure that some day some ride will top Rise of the Resistance. For now, it’s the irresistible #1.Studio Backlot TourFor some 60 years, trams have taken Universal visitors through the studio’s famous backlot. While the ride has evolved with the times, it also maintains a lot of the tram tour’s original flavor, taking guests through Hill Valley from Back to the Future and past the Psycho house from the famous horror franchise. Guides share behind-the-scenes secrets and hacky jokes, and videos that run on screens in the tram as it makes its way from stop to stop provide context and history. For old-school movie lovers, it’s still a thrill to take a trip into Hollywood history, and the ride’s unusual length — almost an hour! — makes it a welcome break from walking all day.Toy Story Mania!Toy Story Mania! took the basic concept from Disney’s existing Buzz Lightyear shooting gallery rides and gave it a computerized facelift befitting the first computer animated feature in history. Instead of aiming at animatronic targets, paired riders compete in a series of digital shooting games. They toss eggs and rings, throw darts, and break plates; each target gets assigned a different score, so strategy becomes very important. The interactivity works seamlessly, and the Toy Story theming is on point. The unique pull-string mechanism on the gun you use can be quite a workout on the forearms, though, so make sure you warm up before you ride.Transformers: The RideHere’s a hot take for you: The Transformers ride at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood is better than any of the Michael Bay Transformers movies it’s based on. It’s short and sweet, with impressive 3D effects, and it immerses you inside a wild — but, unlike the Bay Transformers films, surprisingly coherent — adventure to protect the Allspark from the evil Decepticons. Up to 12 guests board a ride vehicle (presented as a Transformer named Evac) which then blasts, zooms, and flies through a dark ride that blends animatronic effects with 3D screen technology. My job required me to sit through all those dreadful live-action Transformers movies. If that was the price I paid for this terrific ride, it was worth it.Turtle Talk With CrushFor my money, there may not be a better example of the so-called “Disney magic” than at Turtle Talk With Crush, which first debuted in Epcot’s The Seas pavilion and has since been duplicated in numerous parks around the world. In it, guests get to interact with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from Finding Nemo. And they truly interact; advanced animation/puppetry tech allows an unseen Disney animator to perform the role of Crush as he tells stories, answers questions from the audience, and cracks jokes. The illusion is seamless; I’ve rarely seen my daughter as dazzled as the time she got to ask Crush a question and he gave her a brilliantly silly and very personalized answer. (Note: Magic Kingdom’s similar attraction, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, which uses the same technology to create a faux comedy club, is nearly as good as Turtle Talk.)WaterworldLook, I already wrote a whole piece about the magic of the Waterworld stunt show for absolutely no reason other than I genuinely love it. Go read that, go visit Waterworld, and make sure this amazing show is still running until the rest of the polar ice caps melt and dry land is but a myth. It’s incredible.Honorable Mention: Earthquake: The Big One, Frozen Ever After, The Great Movie Ride, King Kong: 360 3-D, Mad Tea Party, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Mr Toad’s Wild Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Tron Lightcycle Run.Amazing Theme Park Rides Based on Movies That Were Never Built
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • Everything New on Netflix in June 2025

    The end of Squid Game is coming to Netflix. The streamer’s biggest series ever in terms of worldwide viewership concludes its run with the upcoming third season, which is the far and away biggest title that is getting added by Netflix in June.Also coming to Netflix in June: The return of FUBAR, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s very fun action comedy series, as well as as a new Tyler Perry movie and a Justin Willman magic special. Plus there’s a trio of documentaries grouped under the name Trainwreck: One about the Astroworld tragedy, one about infamous Toronto major Rob Ford, and one about the so-called “Poop Cruise.” How much you want to bet the thing that’s called Poop Cruise goes to #1 on the Netflix top ten chart?Here’s the full list of what’s coming to Netflix in June 2025:Avail. 6/1/25The American Barbarian Bee Movie The Birds The Blues Brothers The Devil's Own DuneThe Equalizer Family Plot Focus Frenzy The Great Outdoors Hitchcock Hop The Legend of Zorro The Man Who Knew Too Much Neighbors15. Now You See MeSummitloading...Now You See Me Now You See Me 2 The Nutty Professor Pokémon The Series: XY Pokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos Quest Pokémon The Series: XY: XYZ Rear Window The Theory of Everything The Town U-571 Us VertigoAvail. 6/3/25Sara - Woman in the Shadows -- NETFLIX SERIESThe suspicious death of her son pushes a former secret agent back into action, investigating a series of crimes that grows increasingly sinister.Avail. 6/4/25Criminal Code: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESAn elite Brazilian Federal Police unit takes on a ruthless criminal gang in a deadly game of wits.Eva Lasting: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESAs the gang graduates, their newfound freedom brings Camilo a new set of drama — and yearning — for Eva. Can their dreams survive adulthood?NetflixNetflixloading...Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal -- NETFLIX SERIES"Power Moves" follows Shaquille O’Neal as he takes on the role of President of Reebok Basketball, returning to the brand that gave him his first shot. Teaming up with Vice President Allen Iverson, Shaq is on a mission to revive the iconic brand and lead a bold comeback from Reebok’s Boston headquarters.Avail. 6/5/25Barracuda Queens: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESYearning for the thrill of their home burglaries, the queens set their sights on an even more lucrative target: the fine art galleries of Stockholm.Ginny & Georgia: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESGeorgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding - ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It's always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?Tires: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESFueled by a surprise marketing victory, Will and Shane have steered the tire shop into the fast lane. But sudden success brings its own challenges.Avail. 6/6/25K.O. -- NETFLIX FILMA former fighter must find the missing son of an opponent he accidentally killed years ago, taking on a brutally violent crime gang in Marseille.NetflixNetflixloading...Mercy For None -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter severing ties with his gang, a former gangster returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death — embarking on a relentless path of revenge.TYLER PERRY’S STRAW -- NETFLIX FILMWhat will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.The Survivors -- NETFLIX SERIESFifteen years ago, the loss of three young people tore this sleepy seaside town apart. Now, the mysterious death of a young woman dredges up the past.Avail. 6/7/25Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvail. 6/9/25The Creature Cases: Chapter 5 -- NETFLIX FAMILYIf there's an animal in need, agents Kit and Sam are ready to help! Join them as they tackle more mysteries and meet friendly new critters along the way.Avail. 6/10/25Families Like Ours -- NETFLIX SERIESA teenage girl must choose between her divorced parents and her boyfriend after a permanent evacuation of Denmark turns citizens into refugees.Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYFeaturing exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.Avail. 6/11/25Aniela -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter her wealthy husband leaves her with nothing, a high-society Warsaw snob is forced to use the only survival skills she has left — her sharp wit.Cheers to Life -- NETFLIX FILMA pendant from the past sets Jéssica on a trip through Israel — where family twists, unexpected love and a search for meaning shape the ride of her life.Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft. -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY2013: four Frenchmen are arrested in Punta Cana with 700 kg of cocaine — none fit the trafficker profile. This documentary asks: who was behind the bust?Our Times -- NETFLIX FILMAfter years of research and companionship, two physicists from the 1960s unlock the secrets of wormhole theory and find themselves stranded in 2025.Titan: The OceanGate Disaster -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYThis documentary explores the Titan submersible's doomed 2023 journey to the wreckage of the Titanic and the ambitious OceanGate CEO behind the endeavor.Avail. 6/12/25The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2NetflixNetflixloading...FUBAR: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESEager to return to action, Luke, Emma and the crew get more than they bargained for when a mysterious terrorist threatens to unleash worldwide chaos.PlaneAvail. 6/13/25Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3-- NETFLIX SERIESVeronica Masire now bears the responsibility of the family curse, as she picks up where her brother left off — ruling Jo'Burg with legacy and power.Avail. 6/14/25Grey’s Anatomy: Season 21Avail. 6/16/25The Last Witch HunterAvail. 6/17/25Justin Willman: Magic Lover -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALSleight-of-hand sorcery. Mischievous mind games. Mind-blowing illusions. Justin Willman conjures up laughs in a special where comedy and magic collide.Kaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESThe show must go on! Tom and Bill Kaulitz are back to share their exciting lives, even as dark clouds gather in paradise.Scandal: Seasons 1-7NetflixNetflixloading...Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYRob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.Avail. 6/18/25AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESA new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.Rosario Tijeras: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESYears after Rosario's sacrifice, her legend haunts her daughter, Ruby. As the teen's life takes a dangerous turn, secrets from her past begin to unravel.Somebody Feed Phil: Season 8 -- NETFLIX SERIESFresh flavors and new friends await as globetrotting foodie Phil Rosenthal expands his culinary horizons to Amsterdam, Boston, Basque Country and more.YOLANTHE -- NETFLIX SERIESThis reality series follows Yolanthe Cabau in her glamorous new life in Los Angeles as she faces unexpected challenges and ghosts from her past.Avail. 6/19/25The Waterfront -- NETFLIX SERIESA prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.Avail. 6/20/25KPop Demon Hunters -- NETFLIX FAMILYWhen K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.Olympo -- NETFLIX SERIESThe Pyrenean High Performance Center: home to Spain's most promising athletes. The question is, how far will they go to reach the top — and stay there?Semi-Soeter -- NETFLIX FILMPower couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to play the perfect pretend parents.Avail. 6/22/25The InternAvail. 6/24/25Steph Tolev: Filth Queen -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALBow down to the queen as fearlessly filthy Steph Tolev rules the stage with hilarious confessions, unfiltered dating stories and absurd observations.Trainwreck: Poop Cruise -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYAn engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.Avail. 6/25/25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESSix couples put their love to the test by moving in with other partners. Are they ready for marriage — or is "the one" actually someone else?Avail. 6/27/25Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3 -- NETFLIX FAMILYWith their training complete, the three young adventurers embark on a new quest to learn more about Lucius and track down the rest of the Six Heroes.NetflixNetflixloading...Squid Game: Season 3-- NETFLIX SERIESThe third and final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hunafter losing his best friend in the game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man, who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with each round. The world eagerly awaits to see the grand finale written and directed by Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has vowed to bring the epic story to its deserved closure. Can we hope for humanity in the cruelest of realities?Get our free mobile appNetflix: Summer 2025 Movie PreviewEvery big movie coming to Netflix this summer...
    #everything #new #netflix #june
    Everything New on Netflix in June 2025
    The end of Squid Game is coming to Netflix. The streamer’s biggest series ever in terms of worldwide viewership concludes its run with the upcoming third season, which is the far and away biggest title that is getting added by Netflix in June.Also coming to Netflix in June: The return of FUBAR, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s very fun action comedy series, as well as as a new Tyler Perry movie and a Justin Willman magic special. Plus there’s a trio of documentaries grouped under the name Trainwreck: One about the Astroworld tragedy, one about infamous Toronto major Rob Ford, and one about the so-called “Poop Cruise.” How much you want to bet the thing that’s called Poop Cruise goes to #1 on the Netflix top ten chart?Here’s the full list of what’s coming to Netflix in June 2025:Avail. 6/1/25The American Barbarian Bee Movie The Birds The Blues Brothers The Devil's Own DuneThe Equalizer Family Plot Focus Frenzy The Great Outdoors Hitchcock Hop The Legend of Zorro The Man Who Knew Too Much Neighbors15. Now You See MeSummitloading...Now You See Me Now You See Me 2 The Nutty Professor Pokémon The Series: XY Pokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos Quest Pokémon The Series: XY: XYZ Rear Window The Theory of Everything The Town U-571 Us VertigoAvail. 6/3/25Sara - Woman in the Shadows -- NETFLIX SERIESThe suspicious death of her son pushes a former secret agent back into action, investigating a series of crimes that grows increasingly sinister.Avail. 6/4/25Criminal Code: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESAn elite Brazilian Federal Police unit takes on a ruthless criminal gang in a deadly game of wits.Eva Lasting: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESAs the gang graduates, their newfound freedom brings Camilo a new set of drama — and yearning — for Eva. Can their dreams survive adulthood?NetflixNetflixloading...Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal -- NETFLIX SERIES"Power Moves" follows Shaquille O’Neal as he takes on the role of President of Reebok Basketball, returning to the brand that gave him his first shot. Teaming up with Vice President Allen Iverson, Shaq is on a mission to revive the iconic brand and lead a bold comeback from Reebok’s Boston headquarters.Avail. 6/5/25Barracuda Queens: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESYearning for the thrill of their home burglaries, the queens set their sights on an even more lucrative target: the fine art galleries of Stockholm.Ginny & Georgia: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESGeorgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding - ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It's always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?Tires: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESFueled by a surprise marketing victory, Will and Shane have steered the tire shop into the fast lane. But sudden success brings its own challenges.Avail. 6/6/25K.O. -- NETFLIX FILMA former fighter must find the missing son of an opponent he accidentally killed years ago, taking on a brutally violent crime gang in Marseille.NetflixNetflixloading...Mercy For None -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter severing ties with his gang, a former gangster returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death — embarking on a relentless path of revenge.TYLER PERRY’S STRAW -- NETFLIX FILMWhat will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.The Survivors -- NETFLIX SERIESFifteen years ago, the loss of three young people tore this sleepy seaside town apart. Now, the mysterious death of a young woman dredges up the past.Avail. 6/7/25Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvail. 6/9/25The Creature Cases: Chapter 5 -- NETFLIX FAMILYIf there's an animal in need, agents Kit and Sam are ready to help! Join them as they tackle more mysteries and meet friendly new critters along the way.Avail. 6/10/25Families Like Ours -- NETFLIX SERIESA teenage girl must choose between her divorced parents and her boyfriend after a permanent evacuation of Denmark turns citizens into refugees.Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYFeaturing exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.Avail. 6/11/25Aniela -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter her wealthy husband leaves her with nothing, a high-society Warsaw snob is forced to use the only survival skills she has left — her sharp wit.Cheers to Life -- NETFLIX FILMA pendant from the past sets Jéssica on a trip through Israel — where family twists, unexpected love and a search for meaning shape the ride of her life.Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft. -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY2013: four Frenchmen are arrested in Punta Cana with 700 kg of cocaine — none fit the trafficker profile. This documentary asks: who was behind the bust?Our Times -- NETFLIX FILMAfter years of research and companionship, two physicists from the 1960s unlock the secrets of wormhole theory and find themselves stranded in 2025.Titan: The OceanGate Disaster -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYThis documentary explores the Titan submersible's doomed 2023 journey to the wreckage of the Titanic and the ambitious OceanGate CEO behind the endeavor.Avail. 6/12/25The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2NetflixNetflixloading...FUBAR: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESEager to return to action, Luke, Emma and the crew get more than they bargained for when a mysterious terrorist threatens to unleash worldwide chaos.PlaneAvail. 6/13/25Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3-- NETFLIX SERIESVeronica Masire now bears the responsibility of the family curse, as she picks up where her brother left off — ruling Jo'Burg with legacy and power.Avail. 6/14/25Grey’s Anatomy: Season 21Avail. 6/16/25The Last Witch HunterAvail. 6/17/25Justin Willman: Magic Lover -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALSleight-of-hand sorcery. Mischievous mind games. Mind-blowing illusions. Justin Willman conjures up laughs in a special where comedy and magic collide.Kaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESThe show must go on! Tom and Bill Kaulitz are back to share their exciting lives, even as dark clouds gather in paradise.Scandal: Seasons 1-7NetflixNetflixloading...Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYRob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.Avail. 6/18/25AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESA new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.Rosario Tijeras: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESYears after Rosario's sacrifice, her legend haunts her daughter, Ruby. As the teen's life takes a dangerous turn, secrets from her past begin to unravel.Somebody Feed Phil: Season 8 -- NETFLIX SERIESFresh flavors and new friends await as globetrotting foodie Phil Rosenthal expands his culinary horizons to Amsterdam, Boston, Basque Country and more.YOLANTHE -- NETFLIX SERIESThis reality series follows Yolanthe Cabau in her glamorous new life in Los Angeles as she faces unexpected challenges and ghosts from her past.Avail. 6/19/25The Waterfront -- NETFLIX SERIESA prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.Avail. 6/20/25KPop Demon Hunters -- NETFLIX FAMILYWhen K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.Olympo -- NETFLIX SERIESThe Pyrenean High Performance Center: home to Spain's most promising athletes. The question is, how far will they go to reach the top — and stay there?Semi-Soeter -- NETFLIX FILMPower couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to play the perfect pretend parents.Avail. 6/22/25The InternAvail. 6/24/25Steph Tolev: Filth Queen -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALBow down to the queen as fearlessly filthy Steph Tolev rules the stage with hilarious confessions, unfiltered dating stories and absurd observations.Trainwreck: Poop Cruise -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYAn engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.Avail. 6/25/25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESSix couples put their love to the test by moving in with other partners. Are they ready for marriage — or is "the one" actually someone else?Avail. 6/27/25Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3 -- NETFLIX FAMILYWith their training complete, the three young adventurers embark on a new quest to learn more about Lucius and track down the rest of the Six Heroes.NetflixNetflixloading...Squid Game: Season 3-- NETFLIX SERIESThe third and final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hunafter losing his best friend in the game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man, who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with each round. The world eagerly awaits to see the grand finale written and directed by Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has vowed to bring the epic story to its deserved closure. Can we hope for humanity in the cruelest of realities?Get our free mobile appNetflix: Summer 2025 Movie PreviewEvery big movie coming to Netflix this summer... #everything #new #netflix #june
    SCREENCRUSH.COM
    Everything New on Netflix in June 2025
    The end of Squid Game is coming to Netflix. The streamer’s biggest series ever in terms of worldwide viewership concludes its run with the upcoming third season, which is the far and away biggest title that is getting added by Netflix in June.Also coming to Netflix in June: The return of FUBAR, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s very fun action comedy series, as well as as a new Tyler Perry movie and a Justin Willman magic special. Plus there’s a trio of documentaries grouped under the name Trainwreck: One about the Astroworld tragedy, one about infamous Toronto major Rob Ford, and one about the so-called “Poop Cruise.” How much you want to bet the thing that’s called Poop Cruise goes to #1 on the Netflix top ten chart?Here’s the full list of what’s coming to Netflix in June 2025:Avail. 6/1/25The American Barbarian Bee Movie The Birds The Blues Brothers The Devil's Own Dune (1984) The Equalizer Family Plot Focus Frenzy The Great Outdoors Hitchcock Hop The Legend of Zorro The Man Who Knew Too Much Neighbors15. Now You See Me (2013)Summitloading...Now You See Me Now You See Me 2 The Nutty Professor Pokémon The Series: XY Pokémon The Series: XY: XY: Kalos Quest Pokémon The Series: XY: XYZ Rear Window The Theory of Everything The Town U-571 Us VertigoAvail. 6/3/25Sara - Woman in the Shadows -- NETFLIX SERIESThe suspicious death of her son pushes a former secret agent back into action, investigating a series of crimes that grows increasingly sinister.Avail. 6/4/25Criminal Code: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESAn elite Brazilian Federal Police unit takes on a ruthless criminal gang in a deadly game of wits.Eva Lasting: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESAs the gang graduates, their newfound freedom brings Camilo a new set of drama — and yearning — for Eva. Can their dreams survive adulthood?NetflixNetflixloading...Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal -- NETFLIX SERIES"Power Moves" follows Shaquille O’Neal as he takes on the role of President of Reebok Basketball, returning to the brand that gave him his first shot. Teaming up with Vice President Allen Iverson, Shaq is on a mission to revive the iconic brand and lead a bold comeback from Reebok’s Boston headquarters.Avail. 6/5/25Barracuda Queens: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESYearning for the thrill of their home burglaries, the queens set their sights on an even more lucrative target: the fine art galleries of Stockholm.Ginny & Georgia: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESGeorgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding - ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It's always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?Tires: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESFueled by a surprise marketing victory, Will and Shane have steered the tire shop into the fast lane. But sudden success brings its own challenges.Avail. 6/6/25K.O. -- NETFLIX FILMA former fighter must find the missing son of an opponent he accidentally killed years ago, taking on a brutally violent crime gang in Marseille.NetflixNetflixloading...Mercy For None -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter severing ties with his gang, a former gangster returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's death — embarking on a relentless path of revenge.TYLER PERRY’S STRAW -- NETFLIX FILMWhat will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.The Survivors -- NETFLIX SERIESFifteen years ago, the loss of three young people tore this sleepy seaside town apart. Now, the mysterious death of a young woman dredges up the past.Avail. 6/7/25Boys on the SidePiece by PieceAvail. 6/9/25The Creature Cases: Chapter 5 -- NETFLIX FAMILYIf there's an animal in need, agents Kit and Sam are ready to help! Join them as they tackle more mysteries and meet friendly new critters along the way.Avail. 6/10/25Families Like Ours -- NETFLIX SERIESA teenage girl must choose between her divorced parents and her boyfriend after a permanent evacuation of Denmark turns citizens into refugees.Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYFeaturing exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy and its aftermath.Avail. 6/11/25Aniela -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter her wealthy husband leaves her with nothing, a high-society Warsaw snob is forced to use the only survival skills she has left — her sharp wit.Cheers to Life -- NETFLIX FILMA pendant from the past sets Jéssica on a trip through Israel — where family twists, unexpected love and a search for meaning shape the ride of her life.Cocaine Air: Smugglers at 30,000 Ft. -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY2013: four Frenchmen are arrested in Punta Cana with 700 kg of cocaine — none fit the trafficker profile. This documentary asks: who was behind the bust?Our Times -- NETFLIX FILMAfter years of research and companionship, two physicists from the 1960s unlock the secrets of wormhole theory and find themselves stranded in 2025.Titan: The OceanGate Disaster -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYThis documentary explores the Titan submersible's doomed 2023 journey to the wreckage of the Titanic and the ambitious OceanGate CEO behind the endeavor.Avail. 6/12/25The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish: Season 2NetflixNetflixloading...FUBAR: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESEager to return to action, Luke, Emma and the crew get more than they bargained for when a mysterious terrorist threatens to unleash worldwide chaos.PlaneAvail. 6/13/25Kings of Jo'Burg: Season 3 (ZA) -- NETFLIX SERIESVeronica Masire now bears the responsibility of the family curse, as she picks up where her brother left off — ruling Jo'Burg with legacy and power.Avail. 6/14/25Grey’s Anatomy: Season 21Avail. 6/16/25The Last Witch HunterAvail. 6/17/25Justin Willman: Magic Lover -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALSleight-of-hand sorcery. Mischievous mind games. Mind-blowing illusions. Justin Willman conjures up laughs in a special where comedy and magic collide.Kaulitz & Kaulitz: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESThe show must go on! Tom and Bill Kaulitz are back to share their exciting lives, even as dark clouds gather in paradise.Scandal: Seasons 1-7NetflixNetflixloading...Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYRob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.Avail. 6/18/25AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESA new batch of hopefuls face fierce competition, high expectations and even higher kicks as they vie for a spot with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.Rosario Tijeras (Mexico): Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESYears after Rosario's sacrifice, her legend haunts her daughter, Ruby. As the teen's life takes a dangerous turn, secrets from her past begin to unravel.Somebody Feed Phil: Season 8 -- NETFLIX SERIESFresh flavors and new friends await as globetrotting foodie Phil Rosenthal expands his culinary horizons to Amsterdam, Boston, Basque Country and more.YOLANTHE -- NETFLIX SERIESThis reality series follows Yolanthe Cabau in her glamorous new life in Los Angeles as she faces unexpected challenges and ghosts from her past.Avail. 6/19/25The Waterfront -- NETFLIX SERIESA prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.Avail. 6/20/25KPop Demon Hunters -- NETFLIX FAMILYWhen K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.Olympo -- NETFLIX SERIESThe Pyrenean High Performance Center: home to Spain's most promising athletes. The question is, how far will they go to reach the top — and stay there?Semi-Soeter -- NETFLIX FILMPower couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to play the perfect pretend parents.Avail. 6/22/25The InternAvail. 6/24/25Steph Tolev: Filth Queen -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALBow down to the queen as fearlessly filthy Steph Tolev rules the stage with hilarious confessions, unfiltered dating stories and absurd observations.Trainwreck: Poop Cruise -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYAn engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.Avail. 6/25/25The Ultimatum: Queer Love: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESSix couples put their love to the test by moving in with other partners. Are they ready for marriage — or is "the one" actually someone else?Avail. 6/27/25Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua Part 3 -- NETFLIX FAMILYWith their training complete, the three young adventurers embark on a new quest to learn more about Lucius and track down the rest of the Six Heroes.NetflixNetflixloading...Squid Game: Season 3 (KR) -- NETFLIX SERIESThe third and final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move and the surviving players' choices will lead to graver consequences with each round. The world eagerly awaits to see the grand finale written and directed by Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has vowed to bring the epic story to its deserved closure. Can we hope for humanity in the cruelest of realities?Get our free mobile appNetflix: Summer 2025 Movie PreviewEvery big movie coming to Netflix this summer...
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs

    Sith Happens

    The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs

    Fortnite AI voice trained on James Earl Jones spoke curse words and insults before patch.

    Benj Edwards



    May 16, 2025 3:25 pm

    |

    3

    An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite.

    Credit:

    Disney / Starwars.com

    An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite.

    Credit:

    Disney / Starwars.com

    Story text

    Size

    Small
    Standard
    Large

    Width
    *

    Standard
    Wide

    Links

    Standard
    Orange

    * Subscribers only
      Learn more

    For a short period of time on Friday, Darth Vader could drop F-bombs in the video game Fortnite as part of a voice AI implementation gone wrong, reports GameSpot. Epic Games rapidly deployed a hotfix after players encountered the Sith Lord responding to their comments with profanity and strong language.
    In Fortnite, the AI-voiced Vader appears as both a boss in battle royale mode and an interactive character. The official Star Wars website encourages players to "ask him all your pressing questions about the Force, the Galactic Empire… or you know, a good strat for the last Storm circle," adding that "the Sith Lord has opinions."
    The F-bomb incident involved a Twitch streamer named Loserfruit, who triggered the forceful response when discussing food with the virtual Vader. The Dark Lord of the Sith responded by repeating her words "freaking" and "fucking" before adding, "Such vulgarity does not become you, Padme." The exchange spread virally across social media platforms on Friday.

    Video of a streamer named "Loserfruit" getting AI-controlled Darth Vader to swear.

    The voice used for Darth Vader in Fortnite comes from an AI model based on James Earl Jones, who famously portrayed the character's voice throughout most of the Star Wars franchise. Jones, who died in 2024, had signed over his voice rights for future Star Wars productions before his death.
    Fortnite publisher Epic Games acknowledged the profanity issue on X on Friday, writing, "We pushed a hotfix immediately and this shouldn’t happen again."
    The company acted quickly to address the language issues, but according to GameSpot, some players also reported hearing intense instructions for dealing with a break-upand disparaging comments from the character directed at Spanish speakers: "Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders," AI Vader said. "Its strategic value is minimal."

    To be fair to Epic's attempt at an AI implementation, Darth Vader is a deeply evil character, and the remarks seem consistent with his twisted and sadistic personality. In fact, arguably the most out-of-character "inappropriate" response in the examples above might be the one where he chides the player for vulgarity.
    These aren’t the words you’re looking for
    Getting an AI character to match the tone or backstory of an established fictional character isn't as easy as it might seem. Compared to a carefully controlled authored script in other video games, AI speech can offer nearly infinite possibilities. Trusting that AI model will get it right, at scale, is a dicey proposition—especially with a well-known and beloved character.
    In that sense, the vulgar Vader situation creates a touchy dilemma for Epic Games and Disney, which likely invested substantially in this high-profile collaboration. While Epic acted swiftly in response, maintaining the feature while preventing further Jedi mind tricks from players presents ongoing technical challenges for interactive AI speech of any kind.
    AI language models like the one constructing responses for Vader are fairly easy to trick with exploits like prompt injections and jailbreaks, and that has limited their usefulness in some applications. Imagine a truly ChatGPT-like Siri or Alexa, for example, that could be tricked into saying racist things on behalf of Apple or Amazon.

    David Prowse as Darth Vader and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia filming the original Star Wars.

    Credit:

    Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images

    Beyond language models, the AI voice technology behind the AI Darth Vader voice in Fortnite comes from Respeecher, a Ukrainian startup we covered in 2022 that creates new conversations from revitalized old voice recordings. It uses an AI model trained on examples of speech from voice actors that can then synthesize new speech in the same style.
    Respeecher previously worked with Lucasfilm on The Book of Boba Fett to recreate young Luke Skywalker's voice and on Obi-Wan Kenobi for Darth Vader's voice performance.
    According to Variety, Jones' family supported the Fortnite collaboration, stating: "James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it. We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character."

    Benj Edwards
    Senior AI Reporter

    Benj Edwards
    Senior AI Reporter

    Benj Edwards is Ars Technica's Senior AI Reporter and founder of the site's dedicated AI beat in 2022. He's also a tech historian with almost two decades of experience. In his free time, he writes and records music, collects vintage computers, and enjoys nature. He lives in Raleigh, NC.

    3 Comments
    #empire #strikes #back #with #fbombs
    The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs
    Sith Happens The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs Fortnite AI voice trained on James Earl Jones spoke curse words and insults before patch. Benj Edwards – May 16, 2025 3:25 pm | 3 An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite. Credit: Disney / Starwars.com An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite. Credit: Disney / Starwars.com Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more For a short period of time on Friday, Darth Vader could drop F-bombs in the video game Fortnite as part of a voice AI implementation gone wrong, reports GameSpot. Epic Games rapidly deployed a hotfix after players encountered the Sith Lord responding to their comments with profanity and strong language. In Fortnite, the AI-voiced Vader appears as both a boss in battle royale mode and an interactive character. The official Star Wars website encourages players to "ask him all your pressing questions about the Force, the Galactic Empire… or you know, a good strat for the last Storm circle," adding that "the Sith Lord has opinions." The F-bomb incident involved a Twitch streamer named Loserfruit, who triggered the forceful response when discussing food with the virtual Vader. The Dark Lord of the Sith responded by repeating her words "freaking" and "fucking" before adding, "Such vulgarity does not become you, Padme." The exchange spread virally across social media platforms on Friday. Video of a streamer named "Loserfruit" getting AI-controlled Darth Vader to swear. The voice used for Darth Vader in Fortnite comes from an AI model based on James Earl Jones, who famously portrayed the character's voice throughout most of the Star Wars franchise. Jones, who died in 2024, had signed over his voice rights for future Star Wars productions before his death. Fortnite publisher Epic Games acknowledged the profanity issue on X on Friday, writing, "We pushed a hotfix immediately and this shouldn’t happen again." The company acted quickly to address the language issues, but according to GameSpot, some players also reported hearing intense instructions for dealing with a break-upand disparaging comments from the character directed at Spanish speakers: "Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders," AI Vader said. "Its strategic value is minimal." To be fair to Epic's attempt at an AI implementation, Darth Vader is a deeply evil character, and the remarks seem consistent with his twisted and sadistic personality. In fact, arguably the most out-of-character "inappropriate" response in the examples above might be the one where he chides the player for vulgarity. These aren’t the words you’re looking for Getting an AI character to match the tone or backstory of an established fictional character isn't as easy as it might seem. Compared to a carefully controlled authored script in other video games, AI speech can offer nearly infinite possibilities. Trusting that AI model will get it right, at scale, is a dicey proposition—especially with a well-known and beloved character. In that sense, the vulgar Vader situation creates a touchy dilemma for Epic Games and Disney, which likely invested substantially in this high-profile collaboration. While Epic acted swiftly in response, maintaining the feature while preventing further Jedi mind tricks from players presents ongoing technical challenges for interactive AI speech of any kind. AI language models like the one constructing responses for Vader are fairly easy to trick with exploits like prompt injections and jailbreaks, and that has limited their usefulness in some applications. Imagine a truly ChatGPT-like Siri or Alexa, for example, that could be tricked into saying racist things on behalf of Apple or Amazon. David Prowse as Darth Vader and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia filming the original Star Wars. Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Beyond language models, the AI voice technology behind the AI Darth Vader voice in Fortnite comes from Respeecher, a Ukrainian startup we covered in 2022 that creates new conversations from revitalized old voice recordings. It uses an AI model trained on examples of speech from voice actors that can then synthesize new speech in the same style. Respeecher previously worked with Lucasfilm on The Book of Boba Fett to recreate young Luke Skywalker's voice and on Obi-Wan Kenobi for Darth Vader's voice performance. According to Variety, Jones' family supported the Fortnite collaboration, stating: "James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it. We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character." Benj Edwards Senior AI Reporter Benj Edwards Senior AI Reporter Benj Edwards is Ars Technica's Senior AI Reporter and founder of the site's dedicated AI beat in 2022. He's also a tech historian with almost two decades of experience. In his free time, he writes and records music, collects vintage computers, and enjoys nature. He lives in Raleigh, NC. 3 Comments #empire #strikes #back #with #fbombs
    ARSTECHNICA.COM
    The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs
    Sith Happens The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs Fortnite AI voice trained on James Earl Jones spoke curse words and insults before patch. Benj Edwards – May 16, 2025 3:25 pm | 3 An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite. Credit: Disney / Starwars.com An official promo image for Darth Vader in Fortnite. Credit: Disney / Starwars.com Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more For a short period of time on Friday, Darth Vader could drop F-bombs in the video game Fortnite as part of a voice AI implementation gone wrong, reports GameSpot. Epic Games rapidly deployed a hotfix after players encountered the Sith Lord responding to their comments with profanity and strong language. In Fortnite, the AI-voiced Vader appears as both a boss in battle royale mode and an interactive character. The official Star Wars website encourages players to "ask him all your pressing questions about the Force, the Galactic Empire… or you know, a good strat for the last Storm circle," adding that "the Sith Lord has opinions." The F-bomb incident involved a Twitch streamer named Loserfruit, who triggered the forceful response when discussing food with the virtual Vader. The Dark Lord of the Sith responded by repeating her words "freaking" and "fucking" before adding, "Such vulgarity does not become you, Padme." The exchange spread virally across social media platforms on Friday. Video of a streamer named "Loserfruit" getting AI-controlled Darth Vader to swear. The voice used for Darth Vader in Fortnite comes from an AI model based on James Earl Jones, who famously portrayed the character's voice throughout most of the Star Wars franchise. Jones, who died in 2024, had signed over his voice rights for future Star Wars productions before his death. Fortnite publisher Epic Games acknowledged the profanity issue on X on Friday, writing, "We pushed a hotfix immediately and this shouldn’t happen again." The company acted quickly to address the language issues, but according to GameSpot, some players also reported hearing intense instructions for dealing with a break-up ("Exploit their vulnerabilities, shatter their confidence, and crush their spirit") and disparaging comments from the character directed at Spanish speakers: "Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders," AI Vader said. "Its strategic value is minimal." To be fair to Epic's attempt at an AI implementation, Darth Vader is a deeply evil character (i.e. murders sandpeople, hates sand), and the remarks seem consistent with his twisted and sadistic personality. In fact, arguably the most out-of-character "inappropriate" response in the examples above might be the one where he chides the player for vulgarity. These aren’t the words you’re looking for Getting an AI character to match the tone or backstory of an established fictional character isn't as easy as it might seem. Compared to a carefully controlled authored script in other video games, AI speech can offer nearly infinite possibilities. Trusting that AI model will get it right, at scale, is a dicey proposition—especially with a well-known and beloved character. In that sense, the vulgar Vader situation creates a touchy dilemma for Epic Games and Disney, which likely invested substantially in this high-profile collaboration. While Epic acted swiftly in response, maintaining the feature while preventing further Jedi mind tricks from players presents ongoing technical challenges for interactive AI speech of any kind. AI language models like the one constructing responses for Vader are fairly easy to trick with exploits like prompt injections and jailbreaks, and that has limited their usefulness in some applications. Imagine a truly ChatGPT-like Siri or Alexa, for example, that could be tricked into saying racist things on behalf of Apple or Amazon. David Prowse as Darth Vader and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia filming the original Star Wars. Credit: Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Beyond language models, the AI voice technology behind the AI Darth Vader voice in Fortnite comes from Respeecher, a Ukrainian startup we covered in 2022 that creates new conversations from revitalized old voice recordings. It uses an AI model trained on examples of speech from voice actors that can then synthesize new speech in the same style. Respeecher previously worked with Lucasfilm on The Book of Boba Fett to recreate young Luke Skywalker's voice and on Obi-Wan Kenobi for Darth Vader's voice performance. According to Variety, Jones' family supported the Fortnite collaboration, stating: "James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it. We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character." Benj Edwards Senior AI Reporter Benj Edwards Senior AI Reporter Benj Edwards is Ars Technica's Senior AI Reporter and founder of the site's dedicated AI beat in 2022. He's also a tech historian with almost two decades of experience. In his free time, he writes and records music, collects vintage computers, and enjoys nature. He lives in Raleigh, NC. 3 Comments
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • AI Revives Darth Vader (and James Earl Jones' Voice) for Fortnite Game

    If you ever wanted to talk to Darth Vader, you can in Fortnite. The hit game has brought the famous Star Wars villain back to life using AI to even give the character James Earl Jones’ voice. Jones died last year. But his voice is living on through the AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite as an in-game character that can talk to you about all kinds of topics, similar to conversational AI. Just don’t expect him to be nice. The AI-powered character accurately captures Darth Vader’s domineering, hostile, and often belittling demeanor.On Friday, social media became full of clips of Fortnite’s Darth Vader talking with players using Jones’s deep iconic voice. The effect can be hilarious since Vader will often ridicule players and even comment on modern day topics common to Earth, rather than the Star Wars universe. “These ‘Skibidi toilets,’ are they some new form of Rebel Alliance?” the AI-powered Vader said in one clip, referencing a slang term used among kids. Fortnite’s developer, Epic Games, said it created the in-game character with permission from Jones’ estate. “James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it,” his family said in a statement.Recommended by Our EditorsAccording to an FAQ, to generate Jones’ voice, Epic Games tapped ElevenLabs, a text-to-speech AI voice provider. In addition, the company is harnessing Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which is designed to power AI agents, to generate the responses for the Darth Vader character. The Gemini model is able to help Darth Vader even recognize actions from the player, or if they've assumed a skin, like a Dragon Ball character or Spider-Man. Although the result is certainly amusing, the Darth Vader creation has also been spotted making some potentially controversial comments using Jones’ voice. “Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders. Its strategic value is minimal” the character said in one uploaded clip. One streamer was also able to trigger Darth Vader to repeat the F word. Vader then berated the streamer for speaking like a “common thug” for using the swear word. Many other gamers are also trying to find ways to "break" Vader and force him to speak profanities. Epic Games didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the potential content moderation issues around the character. In the meantime,Fortnite players can access AI-powered Vader after defeating him as a boss in the game during a  Battle Royale or Zero Build match. “Be the first to recruit him and your whole team will be able to take turns talking to the Dark Lord. Just remember to press the special Darth Vader button that’ll pop up to talk to him,” Epic Games says.
    #revives #darth #vader #james #earl
    AI Revives Darth Vader (and James Earl Jones' Voice) for Fortnite Game
    If you ever wanted to talk to Darth Vader, you can in Fortnite. The hit game has brought the famous Star Wars villain back to life using AI to even give the character James Earl Jones’ voice. Jones died last year. But his voice is living on through the AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite as an in-game character that can talk to you about all kinds of topics, similar to conversational AI. Just don’t expect him to be nice. The AI-powered character accurately captures Darth Vader’s domineering, hostile, and often belittling demeanor.On Friday, social media became full of clips of Fortnite’s Darth Vader talking with players using Jones’s deep iconic voice. The effect can be hilarious since Vader will often ridicule players and even comment on modern day topics common to Earth, rather than the Star Wars universe. “These ‘Skibidi toilets,’ are they some new form of Rebel Alliance?” the AI-powered Vader said in one clip, referencing a slang term used among kids. Fortnite’s developer, Epic Games, said it created the in-game character with permission from Jones’ estate. “James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it,” his family said in a statement.Recommended by Our EditorsAccording to an FAQ, to generate Jones’ voice, Epic Games tapped ElevenLabs, a text-to-speech AI voice provider. In addition, the company is harnessing Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which is designed to power AI agents, to generate the responses for the Darth Vader character. The Gemini model is able to help Darth Vader even recognize actions from the player, or if they've assumed a skin, like a Dragon Ball character or Spider-Man. Although the result is certainly amusing, the Darth Vader creation has also been spotted making some potentially controversial comments using Jones’ voice. “Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders. Its strategic value is minimal” the character said in one uploaded clip. One streamer was also able to trigger Darth Vader to repeat the F word. Vader then berated the streamer for speaking like a “common thug” for using the swear word. Many other gamers are also trying to find ways to "break" Vader and force him to speak profanities. Epic Games didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the potential content moderation issues around the character. In the meantime,Fortnite players can access AI-powered Vader after defeating him as a boss in the game during a  Battle Royale or Zero Build match. “Be the first to recruit him and your whole team will be able to take turns talking to the Dark Lord. Just remember to press the special Darth Vader button that’ll pop up to talk to him,” Epic Games says. #revives #darth #vader #james #earl
    ME.PCMAG.COM
    AI Revives Darth Vader (and James Earl Jones' Voice) for Fortnite Game
    If you ever wanted to talk to Darth Vader, you can in Fortnite. The hit game has brought the famous Star Wars villain back to life using AI to even give the character James Earl Jones’ voice. Jones died last year. But his voice is living on through the AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite as an in-game character that can talk to you about all kinds of topics, similar to conversational AI. Just don’t expect him to be nice. The AI-powered character accurately captures Darth Vader’s domineering, hostile, and often belittling demeanor.On Friday, social media became full of clips of Fortnite’s Darth Vader talking with players using Jones’s deep iconic voice. The effect can be hilarious since Vader will often ridicule players and even comment on modern day topics common to Earth, rather than the Star Wars universe. “These ‘Skibidi toilets,’ are they some new form of Rebel Alliance?” the AI-powered Vader said in one clip, referencing a slang term used among kids. Fortnite’s developer, Epic Games, said it created the in-game character with permission from Jones’ estate. “James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to continue to experience it,” his family said in a statement.Recommended by Our EditorsAccording to an FAQ, to generate Jones’ voice, Epic Games tapped ElevenLabs, a text-to-speech AI voice provider. In addition, the company is harnessing Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash model, which is designed to power AI agents, to generate the responses for the Darth Vader character. The Gemini model is able to help Darth Vader even recognize actions from the player, or if they've assumed a skin, like a Dragon Ball character or Spider-Man. Although the result is certainly amusing, the Darth Vader creation has also been spotted making some potentially controversial comments using Jones’ voice. “Spanish? A useful tongue for smugglers and spice traders. Its strategic value is minimal” the character said in one uploaded clip. One streamer was also able to trigger Darth Vader to repeat the F word. Vader then berated the streamer for speaking like a “common thug” for using the swear word. Many other gamers are also trying to find ways to "break" Vader and force him to speak profanities. Epic Games didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the potential content moderation issues around the character. In the meantime,Fortnite players can access AI-powered Vader after defeating him as a boss in the game during a  Battle Royale or Zero Build match. “Be the first to recruit him and your whole team will be able to take turns talking to the Dark Lord. Just remember to press the special Darth Vader button that’ll pop up to talk to him,” Epic Games says.
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
  • Smugglers busted near Turkish castle for trying to steal Roman mosaic

    Turkish authorities have spent decades combatting illegal smuggling of antiquities.
    Credit: Anadolu Agency
    Get the Popular Science daily newsletter
    Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.
    Here’s a tip: Do not livestream your illegal excavation of Roman ruins near a Turkish castle.
    Turkey’s authorities and actual archeologists do not approve of the activity—even if you happen to uncover a 2,000-year-old mosaic dedicated to the ancient Greco-Roman concept of luxury and decadence.
    Law enforcement in Zile, Turkey recently arrested four individuals, including a father and son, for allegedly attempting just such a project.
    Along with livestreaming their unsanctioned dig, the team reportedly also later shared videos of the endeavor on social media.
    Police took the group into custody at the Zile castle, roughly 150 miles south of the Black Sea.
    The site is  best known forthe Battle of Zela in 47 BCE, where Julius Caesar famously declared, “Veni, vidi, vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) after defeating the forces of Pharnaces II, ruler of the kingdom of Pontus.
    Apart from hosting one of the most famous lines in all of ancient history, Zile also served as an important commercial and trading hub for the Roman empire, and included a theater currently undergoing (legal) excavation.
    It was roughly 220 yards away from this project that the alleged trespassers attempted to uncover and presumably remove the 95-square-foot floor mosaic.
    According to Turkiye Today, authorities also found the group attempting to hide their work underneath sacks.
    Photos indicate the circular mosaic’s top portion is no longer there, but its bottom half clearly features a bust of Tryphe (ΤΡΥΦΗ in Greek).
    While sometimes more charitably defined as a blend of concepts like luxury and elegance, Tryphe also functioned as a state-sponsored ideology of overindulgence, extravagance, and flaunting one’s wealth.
    Its verb, tryphao, means “to live in excess or luxury,” and Tryphon at one point even served as a royal epithet during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
    Tryphe as a concept continued into the ensuing Roman Empire, as evidenced by the recent find in Zile.
    Speaking with the Turkish news outlet Anadolu Agency, the head of the theater’s ongoing excavation project, Murat Tekin, explained that the discovery offers further evidence of the Roman city’s cultural prominence and affluence.
    “This mosaic must be related to the ruins in the lower city of Zile.
    It was known that Zile was an important center in ancient times with its ancient theater, castle, stepped tunnel, rock tomb and the Sakaia Festival,” explained Tekin, adding that the festival’s legacy lives on today as the annual Zile Fair.
    Although more analysis is needed to more accurately date and assess the mosaic, Tekin said its discovery will likely help to expand the excavation’s scope and aid experts to better contextualize Zile’s history.
    The Turkish government, historians, and archeologists have spent decades attempting to rein in the black market antiquities trade.
    Earlier this year, authorities arrested a group after allegedly finding a smuggled medieval mummy in their home.
    In 2022, a single raid generated the arrest of 162 suspected smugglers across 38 provinces.
    During that bust, nicknamed “Operation Heritage,” one truck alone contained 1,736 stolen artifacts destined for a British auction house.

    Source: https://www.popsci.com/science/roman-mosaic-smuggling-turkey/" style="color: #0066cc;">https://www.popsci.com/science/roman-mosaic-smuggling-turkey/
    #smugglers #busted #near #turkish #castle #for #trying #steal #roman #mosaic
    Smugglers busted near Turkish castle for trying to steal Roman mosaic
    Turkish authorities have spent decades combatting illegal smuggling of antiquities. Credit: Anadolu Agency Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Here’s a tip: Do not livestream your illegal excavation of Roman ruins near a Turkish castle. Turkey’s authorities and actual archeologists do not approve of the activity—even if you happen to uncover a 2,000-year-old mosaic dedicated to the ancient Greco-Roman concept of luxury and decadence. Law enforcement in Zile, Turkey recently arrested four individuals, including a father and son, for allegedly attempting just such a project. Along with livestreaming their unsanctioned dig, the team reportedly also later shared videos of the endeavor on social media. Police took the group into custody at the Zile castle, roughly 150 miles south of the Black Sea. The site is  best known forthe Battle of Zela in 47 BCE, where Julius Caesar famously declared, “Veni, vidi, vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) after defeating the forces of Pharnaces II, ruler of the kingdom of Pontus. Apart from hosting one of the most famous lines in all of ancient history, Zile also served as an important commercial and trading hub for the Roman empire, and included a theater currently undergoing (legal) excavation. It was roughly 220 yards away from this project that the alleged trespassers attempted to uncover and presumably remove the 95-square-foot floor mosaic. According to Turkiye Today, authorities also found the group attempting to hide their work underneath sacks. Photos indicate the circular mosaic’s top portion is no longer there, but its bottom half clearly features a bust of Tryphe (ΤΡΥΦΗ in Greek). While sometimes more charitably defined as a blend of concepts like luxury and elegance, Tryphe also functioned as a state-sponsored ideology of overindulgence, extravagance, and flaunting one’s wealth. Its verb, tryphao, means “to live in excess or luxury,” and Tryphon at one point even served as a royal epithet during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Tryphe as a concept continued into the ensuing Roman Empire, as evidenced by the recent find in Zile. Speaking with the Turkish news outlet Anadolu Agency, the head of the theater’s ongoing excavation project, Murat Tekin, explained that the discovery offers further evidence of the Roman city’s cultural prominence and affluence. “This mosaic must be related to the ruins in the lower city of Zile. It was known that Zile was an important center in ancient times with its ancient theater, castle, stepped tunnel, rock tomb and the Sakaia Festival,” explained Tekin, adding that the festival’s legacy lives on today as the annual Zile Fair. Although more analysis is needed to more accurately date and assess the mosaic, Tekin said its discovery will likely help to expand the excavation’s scope and aid experts to better contextualize Zile’s history. The Turkish government, historians, and archeologists have spent decades attempting to rein in the black market antiquities trade. Earlier this year, authorities arrested a group after allegedly finding a smuggled medieval mummy in their home. In 2022, a single raid generated the arrest of 162 suspected smugglers across 38 provinces. During that bust, nicknamed “Operation Heritage,” one truck alone contained 1,736 stolen artifacts destined for a British auction house. Source: https://www.popsci.com/science/roman-mosaic-smuggling-turkey/ #smugglers #busted #near #turkish #castle #for #trying #steal #roman #mosaic
    WWW.POPSCI.COM
    Smugglers busted near Turkish castle for trying to steal Roman mosaic
    Turkish authorities have spent decades combatting illegal smuggling of antiquities. Credit: Anadolu Agency Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Here’s a tip: Do not livestream your illegal excavation of Roman ruins near a Turkish castle. Turkey’s authorities and actual archeologists do not approve of the activity—even if you happen to uncover a 2,000-year-old mosaic dedicated to the ancient Greco-Roman concept of luxury and decadence. Law enforcement in Zile, Turkey recently arrested four individuals, including a father and son, for allegedly attempting just such a project. Along with livestreaming their unsanctioned dig, the team reportedly also later shared videos of the endeavor on social media. Police took the group into custody at the Zile castle, roughly 150 miles south of the Black Sea. The site is  best known forthe Battle of Zela in 47 BCE, where Julius Caesar famously declared, “Veni, vidi, vici” (“I came, I saw, I conquered”) after defeating the forces of Pharnaces II, ruler of the kingdom of Pontus. Apart from hosting one of the most famous lines in all of ancient history, Zile also served as an important commercial and trading hub for the Roman empire, and included a theater currently undergoing (legal) excavation. It was roughly 220 yards away from this project that the alleged trespassers attempted to uncover and presumably remove the 95-square-foot floor mosaic. According to Turkiye Today, authorities also found the group attempting to hide their work underneath sacks. Photos indicate the circular mosaic’s top portion is no longer there, but its bottom half clearly features a bust of Tryphe (ΤΡΥΦΗ in Greek). While sometimes more charitably defined as a blend of concepts like luxury and elegance, Tryphe also functioned as a state-sponsored ideology of overindulgence, extravagance, and flaunting one’s wealth. Its verb, tryphao, means “to live in excess or luxury,” and Tryphon at one point even served as a royal epithet during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Tryphe as a concept continued into the ensuing Roman Empire, as evidenced by the recent find in Zile. Speaking with the Turkish news outlet Anadolu Agency, the head of the theater’s ongoing excavation project, Murat Tekin, explained that the discovery offers further evidence of the Roman city’s cultural prominence and affluence. “This mosaic must be related to the ruins in the lower city of Zile. It was known that Zile was an important center in ancient times with its ancient theater, castle, stepped tunnel, rock tomb and the Sakaia Festival,” explained Tekin, adding that the festival’s legacy lives on today as the annual Zile Fair. Although more analysis is needed to more accurately date and assess the mosaic, Tekin said its discovery will likely help to expand the excavation’s scope and aid experts to better contextualize Zile’s history. The Turkish government, historians, and archeologists have spent decades attempting to rein in the black market antiquities trade. Earlier this year, authorities arrested a group after allegedly finding a smuggled medieval mummy in their home. In 2022, a single raid generated the arrest of 162 suspected smugglers across 38 provinces. During that bust, nicknamed “Operation Heritage,” one truck alone contained 1,736 stolen artifacts destined for a British auction house.
    0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 0 previzualizare
CGShares https://cgshares.com