Cinema is in its awards season, and with that comes special screening engagements for nominated films like RRR. Horror films Scream VI and Cocaine Bear are carving out fun with interactive pop-ups as they hit theaters. At the theme parks, Super Nintendo World officially announces it is coming to Epic Universe; Disney Parks gears up for a thrilling spring with Kang the Conqueror, to coincide with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania; and Walt Disney World plans a BBQ inspired by Toy Story.
Read on for the latest news from Disney Parks, Meow Wolf, Universal Studios, theaters, and experiential entertainment!
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The movie everyone needs to see is getting a nationwide re-release starting March 3. S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR is a bromance action fantasy adventure with musical elements that’s breakneck fun for three hours, starring Telugu superstars N.T. Rama Rao JR. and Ram Charan. Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque are holding a special screening with the director and Ram Charan at the Ace Hotel in LA to kick things off (tickets for that event here) on March 1.
Check out the list of theaters here for a screening near you.
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Enter the world of the New York City-set Scream VI in... uh, LA, where there’s a pop-up in Santa Monica for an immersive experience. You can also feed your need for horror (and burgers) with a Stabby Meal from the B.J. Novak co-founded nostalgia pop-up Chain.
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Find the fun, adult-recreational-substance-themed menu at Alamo Drafthouse.
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Find the listing of the full slate of parks offering extended after hours here.
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Here’s a fun look behind-the-scenes at the making of the Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant, opening in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studio on March 23.
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Check out this foodie preview inspired by the world of Toy Story featuring Forky desserts and of course tons of BBQ.
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Willed into existence by the power of fandom, Rogers the Musical will be heading to the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure.
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Artists Larissa Martinez and Ryan Riller will be debuting their incredible work from the Epcot Festival of the Arts on the West Coast during the Celebrate Soulfully event.
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Find tickets before they sell out here.
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The centerpiece of the Disney100 show has been released as a single from artist Devan Garcia.
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The Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantumania villain will be at Disney California Adventure for a limited time.
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Find it at Pym’s Test Kitchen.
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Work is underway to expand the animation-themed area at Disney California Adventure.
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Here’s a first look at the Disneyland Hotel’s new tower opening later this year; it will take modern contemporary layouts and blend them with Walt Disney Animation Studios classics.
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The Super Bowl MVP made it to the parks to celebrate.
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Okay, this animatic has us really hyped for the attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland.
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We need this Totoro and Catbus gear. Look at it! They look so cozy.
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If you can’t make it out to Ghibli Park just yet, here’s the official music playlist on Apple Music.
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Universal Studios Japan will be bringing in more anime overlays to attractions and limited time experiences inspired by SPY×FAMILY, Detective Conan, and Monster Hunter.
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Okay, the worst kept secret is finally out—but we all knew it was coming. We’re hoping for the Epic Universe version to be bigger like in Japan, with space for more attractions.
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I can almost smell the ride.
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Listen to this podcast for some awesome trivia including E.T.’s real name.
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If you know the answer to the clues let us know in the comments!
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If you’re in LA get tickets here.
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Source: Gizmodo