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David Joyner might not be the most recognizable name to television fans, but his work as the actor inside the suit of Barney certainly is. Joyner played the benevolent purple dinosaur on “Barney & Friends” for a decade from 1991 to 2001. On a recent episode of the “Generation Barney” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), he remembered a time when the Ku Klux Klan banned their children from watching “Barney” because Joyner is Black. The actor laughed at such ludicrousness.

“I get a call when I’m doing ‘Barney’ from my hometown news reporter, from the Decatur Herald & Review, and he asked me to comment on an article that was in Esquire magazine,” Joyner said. “I had no idea what he was talking about, so he asked me if I would go get the magazine and then give him a call with a comment. Well, in the magazine, the Klan had found out...

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When many look at Jurassic Park III, they see the conclusion of a wild trilogy and a sequel that seemed to lead nowhere. In reality, the third Jurassic Park film spawned a forgotten continuation of the series. With Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow calling the original movie "inherently unfranchisable," it's remarkable how filmmakers managed to continue the Jurassic Park story. But as Ian Malcolm famously said, "Life finds a way," and so did the series he starred in. Reflecting on Jurassic Park III, it felt like the start of something new, yet it ironically marked the end of an era. As fans find a renewed appreciation for Jurassic Park III and ponder the followups that never manifested,...

Can you believe that it's been 25 years since George Lucas kicked off the Star Wars prequel trilogy with The Phantom Menace? In some ways, it seems like just yesterday we were sipping on Jar Jar Binks-themed novelty cups and rolling our "Darth Maul's Sith Speeder" from Taco Bell on the kitchen floor. Okay, maybe that was just me. But after 16 years of no new Star Wars movies (and those Ewok adventures don't count), any new material was exciting, right? Epic lightsaber battles with new, innovative technologies, computer-generated alien creatures, and a stellar cast that included Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor couldn't have let us down. As a kid, I certainly didn't think so, but then again, Episode I was my first theatrical Star Wars experience, and I was more excited about it than I was about anything else in my entire life. How could I have known that George Lucas...

Some children's movies have been banned in certain countries due to controversial aspects, such as religious sensitivities or depiction of prophets. Malaysia has banned movies like Barney's Great Adventure and Babe due to cultural or religious concerns surrounding pigs. However, Babe was later released after the ban was lifted. Movies like Lightyear and Onward faced bans in certain Asian countries due to the inclusion of same-sex relationships, reflecting cultural sensitivities in those regions.

Due to their target audience, children’s movies are rarely controversial, but some of them were banned in some countries for a variety of reasons. The purpose of children’s movies is not just to entertain a young audience, but many of them are also made to educate younger viewers about certain subjects they will have to deal with at some point. Of course, children’s movies do so in ways that their audience can understand them...

Barney the purple dinosaur is bringing the I Love You song to a whole new generation of kids — while also hoping to capitalize on the nostalgia of older fans.

The toy company Mattel announced their plans to relaunch the Barney franchise on Monday. The announcement came with a new photo of the anthropomorphized, lilac T-rex, who has been given a makeover from a real-life giant mascot into a wide-eyed, animated character.

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The relaunch kicks off with a brand-new animated series, set to debut globally in 2024. Targeted at pre-school aged children, the program will take viewers on “music-filled adventures centred on love, community, and encouragement.” Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a producer and distributor of children’s content, will co-produce the series alongside Mattel.

Barney’s rebrand will extend beyond the new TV show. Mattel also announced plans for Barney...

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If there was ever a celebrity who understands the concept of being booked and busy, it's Kyla Pratt. The 34-year-old Los Angeles native got her start as a child star in the early '90s, appearing in series such as Living Single, The Parent 'Hood, and Smart Guy, as well as beloved films like The Baby-Sitters Club, Love & Basketball, and Barney's Great Adventure. She became a household name with her role as Maya Dolittle, the daughter of Eddie Murphy's titular character in the Dr. Dolittle franchise - which she eventually became the main character of, starting with Dr. Dolittle 3.

Then, during a time when all your friends knew the low-rider and everyone's favorite tracksuits came with salacious bedazzling, Pratt cemented her name in the icon hall of fame by landing the lead for two future TV staples. If you were a child, a teenager,...

More awful news continues to roll in as actress and Gemini Award winner Shirley Douglas has passed away at the age of 86. The news was revealed by her son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, with a heartbreaking post on his Twitter account. "Early this morning, my mother, Shirley Douglas, passed away due to complications surrounding pneumonia," Sutherland writes. He also adds: My mother was an extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary life. Sadly she had been battling for her health for quite some time and we, as a family, knew this day was coming."

Born in Saskatchewan in 1934, Douglas celebrated her 86th birthday just days ago. She is the daughter of former Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas, though Shirley was drawn to performing as a young girl. She officially began working as an actress in 1950 with a role in the Dominion Drama Festival, managing to win a best actress award with her debut performance.

Jerry Herman, the Tony Award-winning composer behind Broadway shows including Hello, Dolly! and La Cage aux Folles, has died in Miami at the age of 88.

Herman’s goddaughter Jane Dorian confirmed his death to The Associated Press on Friday, following pulmonary complications. He is survived by his partner Terry Marler.

Born in New York in 1931, Herman wrote the music and lyrics to 13 musicals, including Hello, Dolly! in 1964, which won a Tony for best musical and Grammy for best song. La Cage aux Folles also won a Tony in 1984.

The latter musical featured the song I Am What I Am, which went on to become a gay anthem and a disco hit for Gloria Gaynor in 1983, while Herman’s other shows included 1966’s Mame, which also won a Grammy.

Herman was honored with a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre in 2009, while other notable achievements include receiving the...

Sony officially scrapped their plans for a theatrical release of The Interview. Believe it or not, it's not the first Seth Rogen film to be banned, nor is it Sony's first run in with North Korea. While it doesn't happen often, theaters internationally do ban films at the requests of protests, threats, or concern for human safety. Some reasons, such as the banning of the infamous film Birth of a Nation for racism, are obvious. The ones on this list...eh, I'll let you be the judge.

The Life Of BRIANBanned in several U.S. cities in 1979 over controversial scenes depicting Christianity.

Okay so I understand Christianity is a touchy subject, especially in the form of parody, but Brian is very clearly not Jesus Christ! They Show It In The Beginning Of The Film! Is this movie truly any worse than Mel Brooks: History of the World? With that said,...

That's right, "Disaster Movie," at least according to IMDb users who voted. The comedy, a send-up of disaster flicks, received 55,112 votes. But here's the more interesting part. Paris Hilton topped the charts with two movies appearing in the Top 10 namely "The Hottie & the Nottie" and 2006's "Pledge This."

So without further adieu, here's your Top 100 Worst Movies of All Time!

Rank Rating Title Votes

1. 1.9 Disaster Movie (2008) 55,112

2. 1.9 The Hottie & the Nottie (2008) 27,996

3. 1.9 Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) 20,247

4. 1.9 Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) 27,348

5. 1.9 Pledge This! (2006) 13,121

6. 1.9 Die Hard Dracula (1998) 2,641

7. 1.9 Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) 4,842

8. 1.9 Anne B. Real (2003) 3,325

9. 1.9 From Justin to Kelly (2003) 21,887

10. 1.9 Going Overboard (1989) 7,713

11. 1.9 Track of the Moon Beast (1976) 2,272

12. 1.9 Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues (1985) 2,021

13. 1.9 The Maize: The Movie (2004) 2,284

14. 1.9 The Pod People (1983) 3,089

15. 1.9 The Wild World of Batwoman (1966) 3,097

16. 1.9 Turks in Space (2006) 9,634

17. 1.9 Who's Your Caddy? (2007) 12,991

18. 1.9 The Creeping Terror (1964) 2,764

19. 1.9 Crossover (2006) 8,350

20. 1.9 Girl in Gold Boots (1968) 2,532

21. 2.0 Miss Castaway and the Island Girls (2004) 1,945

22. 2.0 Space Mutiny (1988) 4,376

23. 2.0 Daniel - Der Zauberer (2004) 12,159

24. 2.0 The Starfighters (1964) 2,726

25. 2.0 Fat Slags...