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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if someone decided to make a Vietnam War movie that had dinosaurs in it? If you have, today is your lucky day. Even if you haven't, today is also your lucky day because this concept is being introduced to you in the form of the first teaser trailer for "Primitive War." This is a very real movie that is coming out this year that is based on a very real book. Check it out for yourself above and marvel at what's coming.

There's a lot to discuss here. There are lots of dinosaur movies that aren't "Jurassic Park." Everything from "The Land Before Time" to "The VelociPastor." But in the realm of blockbuster entertainment, the "Jurassic" franchise has had a stranglehold on the genre for decades. While "Primitive War" is probably closer to a mockbuster, it does look pretty darn good,...

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As the journey of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory approaches its end, it comes with the realization there is a 51-year-old sci-fi classic that is prime for the Camp Cretaceous treatment. Whether it is Barney & Friends, The Land Before Time TV series, or even The Flintstones, dinosaurs have often captured the imagination and made for great television. However, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous proved to be an ambitious series, not only as one of the first TV shows based on Jurassic Park but also in its storytelling. It delivered high-stakes survival, emotional depth, and world-building worthy of the Jurassic Park name. But long before Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Land of the Lost stomped onto Saturday mornings. Delivering stories of family, survival, and surreal sci-fi adventures,...

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The rumor that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from Matt Belloni's sloppy reporting on Puck has since been debunked by the Lucasfilm CEO herself. In an interview with Deadline, Kennedy clarified, "The truth is, and I want to just say loud and clear, I am not retiring. I will never retire from movies. I will die making movies. That is the first thing that's important to say. I am not retiring."

There is no question that Star Wars would not continue to exist without Kennedy's leadership. Yet, as a prominent and powerful woman in Hollywood, she has often been the target of bad faith criticism by everyone from Belloni to anonymous, mask-wearing YouTube outrage grifters. But even before...

Editor's note: Kathleen Kennedy has since given a clarification interview with Deadline, where she said she is not retiring at this time. She is 71, and Kennedy has been in discussions of what a succession would look like. However, at the time of writing, she's not leaving Lucasfilm yet. The commentary in this article about people weirdly celebrating still applies.

Kathleen Kennedy is a woman who needs no introduction. She is one of the most prominent and game changing people who has ever worked in Hollywood. From some of her earliest production jobs like in 1979 as an assistant for the film 1941 to helming one of the biggest media franchises of all time in a Galaxy far, far away, she has built a career spanning over 45 years. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, she is looking to retire at the end of the year.

I could not be happier for Kathleen. I...

Few animation companies have the longevity and cultural sway as Walt Disney. The studio’s meteoric rise is the quintessential American dream, and its films are as ubiquitous as water. Classics like The Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, and Mulan have entranced audiences worldwide for decades. Yet, no company is without its issues. Back in the 1980s, Disney was embroiled in its so-called “Dark Era.” Its films had lost their charm, and audiences sought their family-friendly thrills elsewhere. The studio’s beloved storytelling had stalled; its profits stalled. The animation department was especially hard hit, and only two of the period’s films have since joined the company’s pantheon of classics. The Fox and the Hound debuted in 1981; The Great Mouse Detective hit theaters half a decade later.

While there were many reasons for the studio’s brief decline, one of the most prevalent was its unfortunate tendency to bleed talent.

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One of the best dinosaur movies of all time secretly destroyed Jim Henson's prehistoric passion project before it ever had the chance to be realized. Whether it's Jurassic Park, Godzilla, or The Land Before Time, dinosaur movies have always been some of the most ambitious undertakings in cinema. As a man who chased his dreams, pushed boundaries, and challenged his audiences, Jim Henson's career is filled with projects that once sought to elevate storytelling to new heights, and when dealing with creatures as massive and bizarre as the Tyrannosaurus rex, Brontosaurus, and Stegosaurus, one must aim high just to bring them to life. The Natural History Project would have tested Henson like never before, and had it not been for unexpected circumstances,...

Amazon Prime Video is dropping new flicks on its platform this January, and we’re here to list the best of bunch.

It’s a new year, which means Prime Video has a fresh slate of films for folks to enjoy. From real-life, biographical tales to animated family goodies every generation can enjoy, Prime Video’s got a variety to explore. Plus, one of the streamer’s originals lands this month following its theatrical run, ready to give viewers fright-filled watch.

Check out our picks for the best new movies on Prime Video in January below.

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Rami Malek brought the iconic life story of Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, to life in 2018 in Bryan Singer and Dexter Fletcher’s biographical film “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The movie covers Queen’s early beginnings and rise to fame, Mercury’s departure from the group and their reunion at...

The popularity of a film leads to sequels, reboots, spin-offs, and, sometimes, a kids' show based on the original film's characters. While some kids' shows based on popular movies are made purely in hopes of gaining a profit, a lot of them are surprisingly good, as the genuine effort to connect with younger audiences is evident. While there are inevitable references made to the original films, the premise of these kids' shows isn't simply familiar plots repackaged for a younger generation.

Instead, several of these shows choose to continue the story of their successful, inspired films, building upon the world and characters established in the movies. Many of the kids' shows wind up being animated series and have the perfect dose of nostalgia to strike a chord with older audiences accompanying those younger. Though some shows are more memorable than others, plenty of the best kids' series based on movies are undeniably great,...

It says a lot about Jon Favreau’s photorealistic CG-animated remake of “The Lion King” that it’s frequently, and inaccurately, called the “live-action” version. The 2019 blockbuster is more impactful as a technical exercise than it is as a feature film. Yes, those do indeed look like realistic cats. No, they do not look like they’re acting. Favreau’s painstaking effort to transform a vibrant animated classic into a staid, simulated nature documentary where the animals sometimes warble out an awkward song was a dull, drab, drastically inferior version of the original.

It wasn’t a waste of money though. The CG-animated “The Lion King” is now one of the highest-grossing movies in history (not adjusting for inflation), so a follow-up was inevitable. But instead of remaking the unexpectedly beloved straight-to-video sequel “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride,” Disney decided to enlist Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins — the director of...

When it came time to choose a name for our first child, my husband and I had a list of one.

A couple of years before her birth, we’d been on an especially good date to see an Agnès Varda film in repertory; the protagonist’s style, wit and ultimate resilience appealed to us as much as Varda’s own story as a pathbreaking woman in the French New Wave did. We’d seen Varda’s documentary “Faces Places” at New York’s Quad Cinema just a week prior to seeing “Cléo From 5 to 7” at the Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, and, especially in the spring of 2020, the double bill sat lodged in our minds. Cleo D’Addario turned 4 this past May.

I’d always assumed that moviegoing would be a part of Cleo’s story, and the story of our parenting her. I grew up movie mad,...

Disney is by far the biggest and most recognized animation company on the planet. As such, it's no surprise that other animation companies including some founded by ex-Disney animators would take a page out of their book when creating projects of their own. The best of these movies, such as Anastasia, The Land Before Time, and The Swan Princess, do such a good job mimicking their emotional stories and catchy songs that some audiences mistake the movies for actual Disney productions.

Before Burt Reynolds was doing voice roles for a quick buck later in his career, he had a true passion for the art…or maybe just acting like a dog. His first foray into voice work was as Charlie 1989’s All Dogs Go to Heaven. While the character was written with Reynolds in mind, he brought a little something extra to the part, which resulted in none other than Dom DeLuise (who voiced Itchy) being recruited to help.

In a recent social media post, All Dogs Go to Heaven director and animation legend Don Bluth remembered Burt Reynolds going full German Shepherd. “When he first came to the microphone he made up what he called, ‘My wonderful dog voice.’ He was very proud of it, but it was awful.” As such, Bluth asked DeLuise (a longtime pal of Reynolds’) to help out, which he did…for a price. “Then I...

Anyone who grew up in the 1980s or 1990s and spent more time watching VHS tapes than they did experiencing fresh air and direct sunlight is likely familiar with the name Don Bluth. The animation legend gave us iconic films like An American Tale, The Secret of Nimh and The Land Before Time, which were chock-full of delightful visuals, heartwarming characters and pure uncut trauma fuel. Because it’s never too early to teach kids that life is a terrifying nightmare place full of disappointment and dead dinosaur moms.

One of Bluth’s most memorable works was 1989’s All Dogs Go to Heaven. Sounds pleasant enough, right? Well, it’s about a lovable German Shepherd scoundrel named Charlie, who gets sloppy drunk, then promptly murdered by a mobster like 10 minutes into the movie.

Despite the title, after Charlie dies and visits Heaven, he escapes back to Earth and spends much...

Not every film scene on the planet is in the bag for Scientology. Some are in the bag for the Mormon Church or the government of Cyprus.

14 The First Scene to Borrow the ‘Wood

West Bengal has had a thriving silent cinema scene since 1919, based out of Tollygunge, Kolkata. They produced their first talkie, Jamai Shashthi, in 1931, and an American engineer who worked on it came up with the portmanteau Tollywood.

13 You’ve Heard of Bollywood. But South Asia Has at Least 17 Other ‘Woods

Bombay, India started using the term Bollywood for its film industry around the ‘60s. But don’t sleep on Pakistan’s Lollywood (the Lahore-based industry active since 1948), the Bhojpuri language Bhojiwood, the Chhattisgarh-based Chhollywood or the Odisha-based Ollywood.

12 ‘Cool Japan’

The Japanese government saw the “Cool Britannia” trend of the late ‘90s, when everyone suddenly thought the U.K. was sexy for some reason, and said: okay now do us.

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While dinosaurs may have taken over 65 million years to make their Hollywood debut, an underrated Disney movie took 16 years to come to life. Disney's classics about the animal kingdom, whether Bambi, The Lion King, or The Fox and the Hound, these movies remain among their best, showcasing innovation in animation and storytelling. However, one of Disney's most ambitious titles doesn't get the recognition it deserves or its entire story told. Disney's Dinosaur started life as a very different movie, beginning a journey as...

Yet another animation creation unlike anything ever seen before. The Polish animated film Diplodocus is finally finished & ready to wow everyone. It just premiered at the 2024 Annecy Film Festival in the out-of-competition Annecy Presents section. Director Wojtek Wawszczyk has been working on this project for years, and was able to finish it with financing help from the Polish Film Institute. At first glance, Diplodocus seems like another generic animated film about a super cute little green dinosaur known as Diplo, or Dip, short for "Diplodocus" (of course). I've already seen some critics comparing it to Pixar's The Good Dinosaur (2015), though only because the characters look the same. It also reminds me of the 1988 classic The Land Before Time, also about talking dinosaurs. But in reality, it's nothing like either of these films. Diplodocus is exceptionally ambitious. It's a half live-action, half-animated tale of a precocious, adventurous dinosaur and his...

For many, summer means getting outside, hittin’ the beach or the pool, and taking in some rays, but on those truly blazing-hot days, there’s nothing quite like the cool embrace of an air-conditioned movie theater with drinks and snacks delivered right to your seat. Alamo Drafthouse knows this. It also knows that taking your family to the theater nowadays isn’t cheap, so the theater chain is bringing back their $5 Alamo Kids Camp tickets. All proceeds will support nonprofits like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“Created to provide maximum fun with maximum value, Alamo Kids Camp combines family favorite films with $5 tickets for everyone — little kids, big kids, and grown-up kids,” a statement from Alamo Drafthouse reads. “From June through August, guests can enjoy recent animated hits like the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies and ‘Minions’, live-action adventures like ‘Matilda’ and ‘Peter Pan,’ and timeless classics like...

There have been multiple instances in Hollywood’s entertainment industry where filmmakers had to bow down and sacrifice their creative takes on a story just because the studios didn’t share their vision with them. As a result, the films don’t turn out all too well because they lack the creativity that a director brings to the table. Something similar happened with Steven Spielberg as well.

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This happened when the mastermind filmmaker joined the behind-the-lens crew of American Sniper to direct the movie. However, things took a turn for the worse, and Spielberg ended up leaving the project, with Clint Eastwood replacing him in the director’s chair. But even as Eastwood nailed it, the fact that Spielberg could have made it much more nuanced than what it came to be still stands.

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After a few commercial failures, Steven Spielberg is all set to return to the director’s chair for reportedly a sci-fi project centering the UFO theme. Spielberg, one of the two richest directors of all time (equals the same $8 billion fortune as George Lucas), recently found it hard to break through the box office but maintained his legacy among critics.

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With a new movie on his sleeve, the director may bounce back to giving fans a brand new box office hit, a treat for fans to cherish from the cinematic visionary. Spielberg is one of the finest movie directors of all time with several astounding titles to his name including Saving Private Ryan and Schindler’s List.

Steven Spielberg Is Set To Direct A Movie On UFO

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Steven Spielberg is reportedly set to direct a movie centering on the theme of UFO.

Steven Spielberg was associated with a dinosaur film even before Jurassic Park came out in 1993. While the legendary filmmaker revolutionized cinema with the incredible dinosaur franchise, it was not his first time in the genre. He also acted as a producer in the 1988 animated film The Land Before Time.

Despite being a fun-filled animated dinosaur film for kids, The Land Before Time spoke on some mature topics like homelessness. However, if it was not for Spielberg, the film was also about to carry a more violent and darker tone, unlike a traditional children’s film.

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Some of the saddest sequences in films like The Lion King and Up have proven that even animated films come with loads of emotions and tearful scenes. But Steven Spielberg felt that the villain in The Land Before Time was becoming too scary to be in a children’s movie.

The brilliant Palestinian-Danish documentarian Mahdi Fleifel (“A World Not Ours”) leaps successfully into fiction with a feature debut that borrows a narrative container from “Midnight Cowboy” and a tormented soul that is all Palestinian.

The film opens with a quote from the celebrated Palestinian scholar, Edward Said: “In a way, it’s a sort of fate of Palestinians not to end up where they started, but somewhere unexpected and far away.” These words have been cutting since the moment they were first spoken years ago, but released into the world now during the horrific genocide in Gaza, they have an extra, desperate bite, as another generation is forced to seek displacement as the only alternative to violent death. Premiering at Cannes in this climate, Fleifel’s portrait of two individual characters asks questions that cannot be confined to the screen. Where do you belong after you have been driven from your homeland?...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Furiosa by G.R. David

Godzilla by Huan Do

Invincible by John Dunn

Jaws by Choots

The Land Before Time by Contact Patrick

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A car crash interview with a delusional prince, a new series adaptation featuring Patricia Highsmith’s most infamous creation, the second part of Zack Snyder’s pricey space opera and a paranormal detective show set within Neil Gaiman’s celebrated Sandman universe are among the big titles hitting Netflix in April.

Debuting April 4 is Ripley, Netflix’s glossy new take on Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. Fresh from the critical acclaim he received for All of Us Strangers, Irish actor Andrew Scott will be inhabiting the role of Tom Ripley in an adaptation that will be screened in black-and-white. The eight-episode series also stars Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf, Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood, and acting newcomer Eliot Sumner (son of Sting and Trudie Styler) as Freddie Miles. Written and directed by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, Ripley was originally set for release on Showtime before it found a new home on Netflix.

For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)

Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.

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Netflix has revealed every single movie and TV show being added to the streaming service in April of 2024!

There are some huge hits coming! There are some Netflix originals listed, like new seasons of The Circle and The Upshaws. There’s also established TV shows headed to the streamer, like seasons one through six of Sex and the City!

There’s also new documentaries, new comedy specials, and new movies premiering throughout the month as well!

Don’t forget, every month, there’s new titles being added but shows and movies are also being removed at the same time.

Keep reading to see the list of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix next month…

New to Netflix in April 2024:

Coming 4/1/2024

The Magic Prank Show With Justin Willman (Netflix Series)

American Graffiti

Baby Driver

Battleship

Born on the Fourth of July

Glass

Happy Gilmore

Hotel Transylvania

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The Netflix April 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced the movies and TV series that will be leaving next month.

Included in the April lineup are The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman, I Woke Up a Vampire Season 2, Ripley, Parasyte: The Grey, Scoop, Spirit Rangers Season 3, As the Crow Flies Season 3, and Heartbreak High Season 2.

The Netflix April 2024 slate also features Good Times, The Circle Season 6, Our Living World, The Upshaws Part 5, Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver, CoComelon Lane Season 2, Dead Boy Detectives, and much more.

Netflix April 2024 Schedule

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When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession that threatens to wreck both their lives.

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The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman — Netflix Series

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What's the most shocking moment in children's cinema? The death of Bambi's mother in Disney's 1942 classic titled, well, "Bambi," has to be up there. It's bloodless, but more impactful because of that; the movie doesn't revel in the death, it's just a matter of life.

The animals in "Bambi" are less humanized than in later Disney pictures. They're drawn and live as real beasts; even what little dialogue there is in "Bambi" feels like a creative compromise. The incomprehensible force named Man snatching away Bambi's mother is the reality for deer dogged by hunters. Notice too how Bambi's mother dies in the winter; it's not just to make the scene extra moody, but because winter is the season of death. The film then jumps ahead to spring and when it reintroduces Bambi, he's grown into a young stag; his childhood ended that snowy day. It's all the unforgiving circle of life.

Editor's Note: The following contains descriptions of domestic abuse, murder, and self-harm.1988's The Land Before Time is an iconic and beloved animated feature filled with vibrant animation and adorable characters. At its core, though, the family-oriented dinosaur movie is a story about grief and being able to find the will to push on with life despite the hardships that come with it. The film has stood the test of time as a classic for '80s and '90s kids, and it's no wonder that it spawned over a dozen sequels. The Land Before Time, however, is permanently connected to one of the most shocking and devastating tragedies in filmmaking history.

Weird paleo-media provides a fascinating plethora of fossils from other times and cultures that audiences can forget. In terms of animation, for every iconic cartoon classic like The Flintstones or Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous lies hidden gems and critically-panned coprolites hoping to appeal to humanity's fascination with dinosaurs. Examining past dinosaur media provides captivating insights into the evolution of paleo-pop culture while simultaneously sparking curiosity about the possibilities of resurrection, much like the dinosaurs in Jurassic World.

As a testament to the power of imagination and the medium of animation, 1914's Gertie the Dinosaur stunned audiences as they watched an Apatosaurus come to life. While not the first animated feature, it set a new standard for cartoons, being heralded as: "The greatest animal act in the world." Since then, dinosaurs have been a mainstay in comics, cartoons, and other media, giving rise to classic series like Alley Oop, The Flintstones,...

Pop quiz: which director said the following? "I have much more fun making an animated movie. You can make an $18 million animated feature look like a $100 million live-action movie. You can animate anything — the universe, all of creation. It’s the last frontier of the imagination." The answer is Steven Spielberg, the producer of box office sensations An American Tail (directed by Don Bluth), Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (directed by Robert Zemeckis), and The Land Before Time (also Bluth). The answer to when Spielberg made this statement is in 1991 to The Morning Call, when he was promoting the upcoming sequel to An American Tail, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. This second installment in the misadventures of Fievel Mousekewitz (Phillip Glasser) was the debut animated feature from Amblimation, Amblin Entertainment (which Spielberg co-founded) and Universal Pictures's joint animation studio.

Steven Spielberg requested some scenes from Don Bluth's The Land Before Time be removal for being too scary for children. Many classic children's movies, including Disney's The Black Cauldron and Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, have included dark and scary elements to balance out the fun. Don Bluth believes that a good children's story should have a good villain and a scare moment.

Don Bluth is an icon in the world of animated feature films of the 1980s and beyond. From The Secret of Nimh and An American Tail to Anastasia and Titan Ae, the filmmaker and animator has been instrumental in Hollywood across his career – even if that sometimes meant him going against the grain. One of those occasions led to Steven Spielberg stepping in to remove some scenes from the classic movie The Land Before Time, which were subsequently destroyed for being “too scary for children.

As DreamWorks Animation shifts to a new production-sharing model with Sony Pictures Imageworks (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), we get a taste of the studio’s indie vibe at its best with “Orion and the Dark” (co-produced with Netflix and currently streaming). It’s an imaginative fantasy-adventure about confronting adolescent fears, thanks to the mind-bending script by Charlie Kaufman (“Anomalisa“).

“I think Kaufman’s whimsy and humor are brilliant for this family film space,” producer Peter McCown told IndieWire. “I think it’s a great match and I hope that he continues in this space.”

Kaufman spent about a year adapting Emma Yarlett’s 2014 children’s picture book about a fear-conquering adventure involving the titular adolescent and Dark, his nemesis, setting it in ’90s Philadelphia and making Orion (Jacob Tremblay) a neurotic, artistic fifth grader and Dark (Paul Walker Hauser) a hulking, insecure figure with an existential crisis. Dark invites Orion...

Fans of the movies Ted and Ted 2 starring Mark Wahlberg and the voice of Seth MacFarlane as the sentient title character Teddy Bear will be curious about the new Peacock series Ted. As a prequel to the movies, the comedy takes place in the ‘90s, a decade after Ted first came to life. He now lives with the Bennett family and has become best friend to only child John, a 16-year-old dealing with typical coming-of-age challenges.

The series, which presents like a twisted sitcom, is not for the faint of heart. There are vulgar jokes, foul language, and inappropriate conversations. This isn’t a family show. But anyone who loved the movies will be delighted at how Ted shows another side to the hilarious fantasy story. There are a few interesting things to note about the show before diving in.

The Show Is R Rated <img alt="John and Ted sitting on the floor in his room in a scene from the Peacock series ted." data-image-id="1755083" data-mobile-optimized="true" height="700" src="https://static0.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ted-series-john-ted.jpg" width="1400" /> Both Ted, released in 2012 and Ted 2,...

A new poster has fans believing Disney and Pixar are remaking Don Bluth's animated classic, The Land Before Time. 

The Land Before Time franchise has remained dormant since releasing its 14th and final film in 2016, two decades after it kicked off in 1996 with its first movie, which was executive produced by renowned filmmakers Steven Speilberg and George Lucas and distributed by Universal. 

In recent years, dinosaur fans have been left speculating whether the adorable Apatosaurus Littlefoot would ever return. 

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Until "The Little Mermaid" arrived in 1989 and ushered in another golden age for Disney animation, the '80s were not an otherwise great period for the storied studio. That opened the door for other studios and creators to swoop in and steal some of Disney's glory. Enter Don Bluth, one of animation's most heralded creators, who cut his teeth at Disney before going out on his own. Bluth, with the backing of Universal Pictures, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas, directed "The Land Before Time," one of the most beloved '80s animated films around.

Bluth helped fill the void after Walt Disney passed away, directing movies like "The Rescuers" and "Pete's Dragon.

"The Amityville Horror" is one of the definitive haunted house films, a classic tale about paranormal activity terrorizing a suburban family with swarming flies, mysterious voices, and sudden illness. Even the windows resemble ominous eyes peering down on the unsuspecting victims. The movie taps into the religious undertones popularized by other 1970s releases such as "The Exorcist" and "The Omen," suggesting there is a Satanic force at work that must be destroyed.

Eventually, the new owners George and Kathy Lutz discover the horrifying history of their new home: Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family with a rifle one year prior, a Satanic worshipper named John Ketchum once lived on the land, and the house itself was built on a Shinnecock burial ground.

Despite receiving mixed reviews for elements like the cheesy portrayal of a possessed George, "The Amityville Horror" ended up having a significant impact on the horror genre.

Pencils vs. Pixels examines the evolution of animation from 2D to 3D, showcasing the Disney Renaissance era and the impact of technological advancements. John Pomeroy discusses his history as a Disney animator and the impact of this industry shift. Narrated by Ming-Na Wen, the documentary includes interviews with industry professionals like Seth MacFarlane and Kevin Smith, providing unique perspectives on the animation medium.

Pencils vs. Pixels examines the evolution of animation by looking back at the height of 2D animation, including the Disney Renaissance era in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The documentary also shows how the animation medium changed with technological advancements introducing 3D computer-generated animation. This forever changed the animation industry and medium, although it also delves into how 2D animation is still popular among fans and animators in movies like Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, combining multiple animation styles.

Pencils vs. Pixels is narrated by Ming-Na Wen.

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Gather round children and listen to my lecture about the importance of physical media. Sometimes, when a person loves a show or movie so much the only way to show that love is by owning a physical copy of its contents. Plus, what if there’s an apocalypse? Sure, sure we will all need clean water, shelter electricity and food but after all that’s sorted out… what are you gonna watch?

And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’ll get these Blu-ray disc quickly with free two-day shipping. Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, a year of free Grubhub+ for meal deliveries, discounts at Whole Foods Market,...

Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time as we unlock the prehistoric secrets of all The Land Before Time movies in order of their release date.

Step into a world where dinosaurs roam freely, where friendship conquers all obstacles, and where life lessons are learned in every frame.

Related: Ice Age Movies in Order (How to Watch the Film Series)

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate through the entire lineage of these timeless animated classics, from the very first heartwarming adventure to the latest captivating installment.

Join us as we explore the breathtaking landscapes, endearing characters, and heartwarming stories that have made The Land Before Time series a beloved treasure for audiences of all ages.

1 ‘The Land Before Time’ (1988)

IMDb: 7.4/10 95K | Popularity: 4543 | Metascore: 66

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“The Land Before Time,” a 1988 animated classic, takes you on a prehistoric adventure. It’s directed and produced by Don Bluth,...

Few would think that a cult classic and a modern cultural cornerstone would clash, but it seems times are changing at Disney, with Dinosaur and Zootopia currently causing controversy. Always teetering between tradition and progress, nostalgia and high hopes for the future, Disney's latest discord is just one of many surrounding the company in recent months. However, as past, present and future collide with heated arguments, many wonder why fans of two very different films have begun to contend and what it means for Disney moving forward.

Just as synonymous with their other entertainment ventures, Disney's theme parks have been a brand staple since the opening of Disneyland in 1955. Opening on Earth Day in 1998, Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, allowed imaginations to run wild by combining cutting-edge attractions with breathtaking zoological exhibits. Emphasizing a fight to save endangered animals, themes of environmentalism and the wonders of nature, one of...

The Land Before Time established itself as the saddest animated film of the '80s, with the death of Littlefoot's mother being one of the most heartbreaking scenes. Despite its sad moments, The Land Before Time became a popular franchise by delivering a compelling narrative focused on lovable dinosaur characters and themes of friendship and life. The saddest scene in The Land Before Time may be difficult to watch, but it serves a purpose by showcasing the cycle of life and inspiring audience members, especially children, to persevere through tough times.

The most heart-wrenching moment of any '80s animated movie can be found in a 3-minute-long scene in Don Bluth's The Land Before Time. Almost every decade, an animated children's classic comes along that is driven by an incredibly heartbreaking moment cleverly set in place for the animation's protagonist(s) to persevere through. These instances serve as...

The name-brand streaming service Netflix, the creator and the king of the streaming wars, has an extensive library of content to enjoy in the middle of this hot, hot summer. Alas, all good things in this life must come to an end, and so must contract leases on streaming services, so we'll be seeing a lot of great movies leaving Netflix very soon.

A lot of great movies are leaving on Aug. 1, including Dr. Suess' The Lorax, the hit film based on the children's classic comic, and Hotel Transylvania, where the infamous Count Dracula wants to put an end to the romance between his vampire daughter and a human, along with Julie and Julia, where a journalist learns the life of Julia Child through her cooking.

In addition, Skyfall, where super spy James Bond must save the world again, is leaving, along with The Land Before Time, where some small...

Jurassic Park is undoubtedly the most famous and well-known dinosaur movie out there, a fantastic Steven Spielberg film that brought dinosaurs back from the dead to the forefront of audiences' imagination in spectacular live-action. Though Jurassic Park is not the truly iconic dinosaur movie - it's the iconic gene manipulation film and science-gone-wrong flick, it's just not a true dino movie. That title belongs to another.

And that's The Land Before Time, the iconic animated film that has received more films and more love than Jurassic Park ever will, being a true dinosaur movie in every way possible, with timeless themes and feels meant for all ages paired with epic dino action that has been loved for generations. Before Spielberg directed Jurassic Park, he was the Executive Producer on The Land Before Time, it was released through his production company Amblin Entertainment. Here's why The Land Before may be the iconic dinosaur movie.

Disney is known worldwide for their superb films—so much so that great movies from other studios often get wrongly labeled as Disney movies. As the leading maker in children's entertainment, audiences can usually easily identify a House of Mouse project from a mile away. They tend to contain similar themes and animation styles, so fans always know what to expect. However, from time to time, studios like Dreamworks, Warner Bros, and more come out with a film that seems to fit the Disney mold, which causes fans to go years never realizing that they gave credit to the wrong company.

This mistake has become increasingly prevalent as Disney continues rolling out live-action remakes. Fans have begun to request that the studio remake the classic films from their childhoods, but that isn't possible if the House of Mouse never produced the movie, to begin with. In some cases, these were...

Netflix has several new films and original shows coming out in April, just in time for Q2. Great classic movies and animated films arrive with this month’s slate rotation as well. Some Netflix originals tackle the incoming warmer weather that arrives starting April.

Starting with the classics, Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” (1992) starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty and Madonna, becomes available to watch on the streamer April 1 while we all wait for solid renewal news for Prime Video’s TV series — created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson — that takes the movie’s story deeper. Leonardi DiCaprio’s mind-bending movie “Inception” also arrives April Fool’s Day. Animated hits “Hotel Transylvania” and “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” arrive the first of the month as well.

“Firefly Lane” Season 2 Part 2 will conclude the television adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s novel, which tells the story of Tully...

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always movie, John Mulaney’s new stand-up special, the second season of Sweet Tooth and the final seasons of Better Call Saul, Working Moms and Firefly Lane are among the much-anticipated projects hitting Netflix this month.

The Power Rangers movie, streaming April 19, brings back series castmembers David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch as they face off against the evil Rita Repulsa (Barbara Goodson) once more.

John Mulaney returns to Netflix for his latest stand-up special, Baby J, on April 25. Baby J, shot at Boston’s Symphony Hall, marks Mulaney’s third stand-up special at Netflix, which also streamed his variety special John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch in 2019. The special is also Mulaney’s first since his recent divorce, stint in rehab and welcoming a baby with Olivia Munn.

At the end of the month, Netflix...

Ducky has been one of the most popular characters in The Land Before Time since the very first movie, but there's been some uncertainty regarding what dinosaur species she is over the years. Debuting in 1988's The Land Before Time, Ducky joined her friends Spike and Littlefoot on their many adventures and was known for her unstoppable plucky attitude and her unwavering loyalty. Though she was the smallest of the group, she had one of the biggest personalities and wasn't afraid to show it off. She returned in all the numerous sequels and spinoff TV series and was best remembered for her signature "yep, yep, yep!" catchphrase.

Synonymous with millennial culture, The Land Before Time is remembered as the saddest dinosaur movie, but was an immensely popular movie because of its wide array of characters, each of whom had a unique appeal. Ducky was originally voiced by Judith Barsi in...

In April 2023, Netflix is welcoming a comedy TV series starring Steven Yeun, a TV series about a struggling cop, the movie sequel to The Last Kingdom, a new Power Rangers movie, part 2 of the second season of a drama TV series, season 2 of a fantasy drama based on a comic book, and a lot more. March saw the addition of part 2 of You season 4, the movie Luther: The Fallen Sun, season 2 of Shadow & Bone, the animated movie The Magician’s Elephant, the animated series Agent Elvis, the documentary Waco: American Apocalypse, and the comedy movie Murder Mystery 2.

April will bring a variety of movies and TV shows to add to Netflix’s extensive catalog of licensed content, such as the black comedy American Hustle, the action thrillers The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum, the animated movies Hotel Transylvania and How to Train Your Dragon, Christopher Nolan’s Inception,...

The saddest dinosaur movie, and arguably one of the saddest children’s movies ever, The Land Before Time is now streaming. While most dinosaur movies are thrilling in their depictions of prehistoric life, The Land Before Time conveyed overwhelming empathy for the dinosaurs themselves. The extinct reptiles have long captivated imaginations, and Hollywood has attempted to showcase their spectacle in films ranging from the original King Kong to the Jurassic Park franchise. Yet one movie focused less on the wonder of dinosaurs and more on the frightening and dangerous world that these dinosaurs inhabited. Oddly, these dangers were animated and marketed as a children’s film.

Children’s movies often display bright colors, talking animals, and a song to share. They are meant to entertain with a light and fun tone and vivid animation, leaving their young audiences with a smile. This template is intended to be harmless, and give...

April will see a host of new movies and TV show arrive on Netflix.

Alongside film versions of TV shows The Last Kingdom and Power Rangers will be the second season of cult hit Sweet Tooth, and Beef, an intriguing new series from Ali Wong and Steven Yeun.

There is also a music documentary about Lewis Capaldi as well as Brett Morgen’s David Bowie film Moonage Daydream, and a stand-up special from American comedian John Mulaney – not to mention the arrival of a long-awaited season of TV that will make subscripers very happy.

There is a wide selection of titles being added in the UK that aren’t going to be on US Netflix, so below, we’ve signalled where you can find everything.

Find a full list of every movie being removed from Netflix here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.