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10 Facts About 'Aladdin' That Will Make You Fall Off Your Magic Carpet

Nearly a quarter century ago, Disney Pictures graced us with the vivid masterpiece of Aladdin on the silver screens. To this day, generations still come together to watch the touching film, which features the amazing comedic styling of the late Robin Williams as "Genie."With its critical acclaim, the animated movie is set to turn into a live-action movie in 2019, which is already receiving major media attention. Both the general population and movie critics alike are excited to see how the remake will live up to the beloved original.In honor of Aladdin's 25th anniversary on Nov. 25, here

90s

You Can Officially Spend Christmas Like Kevin McAllister

How old were you when you first watched Home Alone 2: Lost in New York? Regardless of whether you were five or fifteen, one thing was for sure - you wanted to trade places with 10-year-old Kevin McAllister when he checked into that hotel in New York City after he accidentally separated from his family, who ended up in Miami. expansion.mxIn the sequel to the iconic 90s holiday classic Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin's character ended up staying at the legendary Plaza Hotel, where he used his father's credit card to treat himself to only the finest services and meals

90s

20 Years Later, "Anastasia" Is Still One Of The Best Animated Classics

Remarkably it's the 20th anniversary of the release of Anastasia. If that doesn't make you feel old, then I don't know what will. For those who don't know the movie well, it's about an orphan named Anya who was looking for her family, with her only clue being a locket that's inscribed with "Together in Paris." What she doesn't know is she's actually a long-lost Romanov princess named Anastasia, and her grandmother had been searching for her since they were separated during the Russian Revolution. To commemorate the anniversary, here are some facts that will remind you how far we've

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Celebrate 20 Years Of Backstreet Boys With Their 20 Best Songs

Everyone is going to have their own list of which Backstreet Boys songs are the best, because honestly they are all amazing. WilliKilliamsTheir first album came out on August 12th, 1997 which means that everyone's favorite boy band is now officially 20 years old! Hard to believe that these epic pop stars have been around for so long, but they continue to sing together in Vegas shows and cruise ships, and we are very grateful. Celebs NowThey continue to put out music, but for a lot of us the first few albums, Backstreet Boys, Backstreets Back, Millennium, and Black & Blue

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BSB Member Sneaks Not-So-Subtle Jab At *NSYNC Into His Anniversary Celebration

We all know that Backstreet Boys are the best boy band ever, right? I know, *NSYNC is also pretty great, and New Kids On The Block are also pretty alright, but BSB is the best. Well, it's not just us that know that, it seems as though they know it to. BSB's Brian Littrell recently celebrated his 18th wedding anniversary, and while that doesn't seem like the appropriate time to take a jab at the competition, it didn't seem to stop him. Littrell has always been known to be a bit of a goofball, so it's no surprise that he

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Sean Astin Talks Bruises, Box-Office Failure, And Big Tackles Behind The Cult Classic 'Rudy'

Sean Astin is one of the most underrated actors from the 90s. People always remember the big stars like Leonardo DiCarprio or Jonathon Taylor Thomas, but unless specifically mentioned, Astin's success seems to be forgotten. It's a real shame too, because his movies were such classics. He was in a lot of classics like Goonies and of course Lord of the Rings, but it was his movie about a persistent football player that should be on everyone's mind. Rudy was actually one of the best sports movies ever. It came out 25 years ago, and after all this time it's

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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Reunite For The 40th Anniversary Of 'Grease'

Watching Grease as a kid was basically like seeing the epitome of idyllic high school situations. The coolest guy in school falls in love with a girl who teaches him how to be a better person, while teaching her how to loosen up. It really defined high school movies forever, and has remained a classic ever since. It's hard to believe that it has been 40 years since the movie came out, but here we are. When Grease came out in 1978, I don't know that anyone expected it to become the mega-hit that it did. John Travolta is still

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'The Sandlot' Took Over Dodger Stadium To Celebrate The Movie's 25th Anniversary

The Sandlot is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and the cast has been getting together over the last couple of months to remember the iconic movie. In April, the cast got together on The Today Show and talked about their experience, saying that they still get recognized regularly. 20th Century FoxThe movie created one of those fictional sports teams that we all tend to get obsessed with. It's almost like The Mighty Ducks, which made us all start quacking all the time, except with these guys we liked to call our shots like Ham. But now, the kids from

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John Travolta Celebrated Grease's 40th Anniversary By Jumping On Stage With 50 Cent

John Travolta has played a lot of roles over his long career, but there are very few more iconic and important than the role of Danny Zuko in Grease. The movie came out 40 years ago, and still it remains a beloved classic that literally everyone loves. I mean, if you say you don't love it chances are you're lying to yourself. Travolta may fall into the tabloids a lot with some rumors about his life, but the fact that is always indisputable is that hes one of the biggest stars, and his role as Danny was the actual best