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"The Baby-Sitters Club" Movie: Where Are They Now?

By Elfreda
Regardless of how old you were in the 90's, you probably watched The Baby-Sitters Club movie at some point in time, or had a friend who did and then couldn't stop talking about it. This year, one of our favorite tween movies is turning 23, prompting a nostalgic reunion of some of the cast members. To celebrate one of the best movies of our childhood, we compiled a list of what the cast members have been up to since the film's release in 1995.Kristy Thomas (Schuyler Fisk)Schuyler Fisk, the daughter of actress Sissy Spacek, played Kristy Thomas, the

90s

15 Nifty Facts About Pixar - Including Why 'Incredibles 2' Kept Us Waiting So Long

By Zachary
If childhood memories had a "Made in..." stamp on them, a lot of yours would probably say "Emeryville, California."That's where Pixar Animation Studios has their (seriously cool) headquarters.If you were raised on their awesome movies, you'll probably be interested in these facts about the studio.1. They love Easter eggsPixar has so many hidden jokes and eye-catchers they can't fit in one entry, but let's start with that iconic Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story.It pops up in every Pixar film, but you need sharp eyes to spot it. Or you could watch this video that rounds

90s

"What's The Deal With The "Seinfeld" Revival?"

By Sandra
"No more soup for you."That's how we felt when Seinfeld aired their final episode in their ninth season in 1998.  On the air for 10 years, we had grown accustomed to the humor that Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer encountered on a daily basis. Making us laugh about relationships, politics, and the struggles of living in New York City, the four-some was a hit on TV screens across the country. ImgurComing to a natural end ten years later, we weren't sure if we would hear from Jerry and the gang again, but a recent interview we got the

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The Original Tale Of Sleeping Beauty Was Not A Happily Ever After, But Every Girl's Nightmare

By Moojan
Cinderella is not the only fairy tale with an unsettling origin story. It seems like the oral tradition of passing stories down from one generation to another worked to scare the bejesus out of children, rather than to entertain them.  Sleeping Beauty was no exception, and the real story of the sleeping princess does not sound anything close to a happily ever after. In fact, the young girl's beloved "savior" needs to get locked up! spiked-onlineMany of us are familiar with Disney's version of the princess tale, which is based on Charles Perrault's rendition of the ancient story.It

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'Grease' Is Turning 40 So Let's Find Out If The Cast Is Still "Peachy Keen, Jellybean"

By Zachary
Yes, we hate to break it to you, but the movie that will forever symbolize youth and coolness is officially middle aged this year. While we still find the teen romance electrifyin', we wondered what the cast was up to after all these years. Here's what we found:John Travolta - DannyParamount / Just JaredWhile he's not the only successful cast member from the movie, you're probably most familiar with Travolta's career after Grease. He's starred in a long list of hit films, including Pulp Fiction and Get Shorty, and even played Robert Shapiro on the TV show The People Versus

Movies

8 Facts About 'The Secret Of Nimh' That Will Make You Say 'Rats!'

By Maya
In 1982, a team of highly talented animators blessed the world with the movie, The Secret of NIMH.The fantasy cartoon classic was adapted from Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's book, which follows a field mouse attempting to save her home from destruction. With the help of recently freed laboratory rats, the plot ends in a truly feel good manner.  While most of us may assume we know everything about the gritty animated film, here are eight facts that'll make even the biggest fans say "rats!" 1. The film was animated by frustrated, former Disney employees The Dot EatersIn

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We Now Know What M2M Has Been Up To Since The Day They Went Away

By Awa
Many will argue that girl groups had their heyday in the early 60s, but as someone who grew up a few decades later, I believe that the 90s were the decade for female musical groups. From Spice Girls to TLC, all-girl bands were all the rage, and to this day, we still blast their songs and sing along at the top of our lungs. But while many delivered cheesy, bubblegum tunes that we all loved, there were some that stepped outside of the box, and brought something different to the table. Norwegian girl duo M2M were a perfect example.Compromised

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Joss Whedon's "Firefly" Is Getting All New Stories, Because "You Can't Stop The Signal"

By Sandra
So it's been 15 years since Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Zoe Alleyne Washburne, her husband Hoban "Wash" and Jayne Cobb flew through the sky in one of the most captivating cult hits to ever air on television in the early 2000s. Whether it was the sexual tension between Mal and Inara, or the adorable nature of Kaylee that had you coming back for more, Firefly is one of the greatest works from Joss Whedon after his Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel sagas. Firefly was Whedon's creation that was intended to mix a space opera with a Western. Having been a
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