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Tuesday's election results have some people really upset. Let me tell you what I'm really upset about. Perhaps only second to the allure of a big, empty cardboard box, bubble wrap is the best non-toy toy for kids (ok, me too) throughout all generations lucky enough to be alive in the age of plastic...

Up until now, the cast of Dwayne Johnson’s new Jumanji movie (which he says is a sequel, not a reboot) has been dominated entirely by men, so today’s casting update is a fairly refreshing one. If you were concerned that Jumanji might just star a bunch of dudes (charming dudes, but still), you can stop worrying because Karen Gillan is officially the first woman to join the cast.

You really have no idea how loved a movie is until a studio announces plans to reboot it — such is the case with Jumanji, the 1995 film starring Robin Williams, which performed pretty well at the box office but didn’t leave a big impression on critics and (adult) audiences. But reactions to Dwayne Johnson’s new Jumanji movie offer a valuable lesson in the power of nostalgia, as fans have been quick to cry foul on the reboot. Johnson has heard you, and not only is he committed to making the best reboot possible, but he’s also found a “cool” way to honor the memory of Robin Williams.

You have to know who some of these guys are. They're staples at lawn fetes around Western New York, bars and parties and for good reason -- they're that good. Whether you're watching Jim Crean do some crazy Steven Tyler voice or watching Mark Vanentino from Hit N Run lead hundreds of people in 'Don't Stop Beliving', these guys bring life to the party and deserve to be in this top five...

This policeman wasn't even running in the race, but he was still one of its big winners.

Fans seem to think that Fifth Harmony member Dinah Jane could be Disney's next princess!

The legendary disco group Lipps Inc. originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota and got their big break with the release of their first single, "Rock It."

If you go see Furious 7, there’s a lot to enjoy. From cars parachuting out of airplanes to Vin Diesel and Jason Statham fighting to The Rock walking down a city street shooting a helicopter out of the sky with a giant gatling gun. But, there are some smaller moments you might want to keep your eye out for too. Namely, some fun Furious 7 easter eggs for fans of the franchise and The Rock.

Increasingly the Fast and Furious franchise has felt like a superhero franchise. A group of heroes with seemingly infinite strength and abilities taking on the bad guys and becoming a family in the process. It's like Avengers meets the Fantastic Four, but with a lot of cars. With the movies already up to Part 7 and Paul Walker sadly gone, the series can't go on forever. So, how do they continue the brand? Just like the superheroes do: with spinoffs.

Few would argue that the turning point in the 'Fast and Furious' films is when Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joined the cast in 'Fast Five' as federal agent Luke Hobbs. He brought a breath of fresh air to the 14-year-old franchise, but if things had gone originally as planned, he wouldn't even have been in the movie. 'Fast' producers originally wanted Tommy Lee Jones to star in the film until star Vin Diesel came to them with The Rock. And where did he get that idea? One of his Facebook fans suggested it to him. That's just one of the surprising 'Fast and Furious' facts in the latest installment of You Think You Know Movies!

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tracy Morgan Age: 43 Occupation: Actor and Comedian Known For: Eight seasons as a cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and his current role as Tracy Jordan on the hilarious and clever NBC series ’30 Rock’