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(Parody) Live-Action “Dragon Tales” movie in production

[Disclaimer: This article is a parody story. While some events in this article are actually taking place, it is written for comedy purposes and shouldn’t be taken too seriously.] PBS announced a new “Dragon Tales” feature film is in production. In an effort to stay relevant outside of “Sesame Street,” the educational broadcast station (known for educational kids shows) has started a new film division. The “Dragon Tales” film, titled “Dragon Tales: Return to Dragon Land,” is being developed in cooperation with Warner Brothers. “We really want to show audiences we can produce films, not just educational programs for kids,” a PBS spokesman said. “They’ll see we’re just as good as Fox, ABC, CBS and NBC.” The film is set in the present day with an older version of Annie and Max, the siblings from the animated series, all grown up. The plot revolves around Emmy and Max returning home while on college break and accidentally getting sent back to the dragon world after going throug...

(Parody) New "Munchkin" board game takes jabs at U.S. politics

[Disclaimer: This article is a parody story. While some events in this article are actually taking place, it is written for comedy purposes and shouldn’t be taken too seriously.]  First, there was Socialist Monopoly. Now, there is Political Munchkin “Munchkin” game developer Steve Jackson Games announced the newest release in the “Munchkin” game series, taking a spin on current American politics. “Instead of going through levels, slaying monsters and getting to the treasure, players are able to go through levels, attack monsters and players of the same or opposite party, and make their way to the Election Podium,” game creator Steve Jackson said. “We want our customers to have a funny take on the 2020 Election Cycle.” Some of the featured items and weapons in the game include: ·       Elizabeth Warren’s headdress ·       Kamala Harris’ Know-Nothing Party membership card (a token of her anti...

(Parody) J.K. Rowling surprised people hate Mr. Potter

[Disclaimer: This article is a parody story. While some events in this article are actually taking place, it is written for comedy purposes and shouldn’t be taken too seriously.]  It’s time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Colder weather, families traveling and coming together. And everyone hates Mr. Potter. “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling was shocked and disgusted that people don’t like her main character. “How dare people hate Harry Potter?” Rowling told CNN. “They’re all racists, misogynists, fascists and deplorables. Bloody Americans.” What Rowling didn’t understand is that people weren’t talking about Harry Potter, but Henry Potter, the antagonist of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Mr. Potter is a mean-spirited old man who hates everyone “who has something he can’t have.” Potter works constantly to destroy small businesses, especially the Bailey Building & Loan Company owned by George Bailey (played by ...

(Parody) Warner Brothers announces separate Cartoon Network streaming service

[Disclaimer: This article is a parody story. While some events in this article are actually taking place, it is written for comedy purposes and shouldn’t be taken too seriously.]  Warner Brothers joins the Streaming War! With over 10 million subscription services available to consumers, Cartoon Network joins the fray. Warner Brothers, which owns Cartoon Network, announced the release date for their new streaming service, humbly titled “Cartoon Network + Boomerang,” a direct reference to Disney’s streaming service, “Disney+”, which launched on Tuesday, Nov. 12. “We are pleased to announce our latest streaming service,” a Cartoon Network spokesman stated. “By 2022, no one else will be able to stream our animated TV series like ‘Scooby Doo,’ ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘Thundercats,’ ‘Jonny Quest’ or ‘Samurai Jack’ ever again. “This way hard-core fans don’t have to scroll through endless rows of animated shows to find our live-action films,” A Warner Brothers...