King Arthur
Legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries
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Wild Hunt
Lucy Holland published 'Song of the Huntress', a historical fantasy novel featuring a gender-swapped version of King Herla leading the Wild Hunt.
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| 2024 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Lev Grossman's novel 'The Bright Sword' is set to be published, focusing on the aftermath of King Arthur's death at the Battle of Camlann.
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| 2023 |
Guinevere
Phillipa Soo portrays Guinevere in the Broadway revival of Camelot.
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| 2022 | Vici Properties acquired MGM Growth and its properties, with MGM Resorts continuing to operate them under a lease agreement. |
| 2022 | Fatburger opened its first Strip location at the Excalibur. |
| April 2022 | The 'Camelot Rises' drive-thru zombie-themed horror experience concluded at the former Camelot Theme Park site, ending the temporary transformation of the location into an interactive horror event. |
| February 2022 | The former Camelot Theme Park site was repurposed as a zombie horror experience attraction called 'Camelot Rises', which ran from February to April. |
| 2021 |
Wild Hunt
German folk band Versengold releases the song 'Die wilde Jagt' as the first single from their 2022 album Was kost die Welt.
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| 2021 | Magician Mac King replaced Hans Klok, starring in a comedy magic show at the Thunderland Showroom. |
| 2021 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
French film 'Kaamelott: The First Chapter' released, continuing the modern cinematic exploration of Arthurian legends.
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| 2021 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Release of 'Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob', a direct-to-DVD film featuring an Arthurian legend storyline.
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| 2021 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Release of 'The Green Knight', a modern film adaptation of the classic Arthurian tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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| July 2021 | The Camelot Theme Park was completely dismantled and demolished, following years of deterioration, arson, and vandalism since its closure in 2012. |
| 2020 |
Wild Hunt
Jim Butcher published 'Battle Ground', the final Dresden Files novel featuring the Wild Hunt.
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| 2020 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Tracy Deonn publishes 'Legendborn', a modern twist on Arthurian legend featuring a Black teenage protagonist in a historically white magic society.
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| 2020 |
Uther Pendragon
Sebastian Armesto plays Uther Pendragon in the Internet TV series 'Cursed'.
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| 2020 | Hans Klok departed the Excalibur due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. |
| 2020 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Audible Original Drama 'Albion: The Legend of Arthur' was released, described as a more realistic version of the Arthurian legends.
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| 2020 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia series is released, continuing the storyline involving Merlin, Morgana, and Camelot.
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| 2020 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Cursed Netflix series premieres, featuring Katherine Langford as Nimue and Devon Terrell as Arthur, based on the Frank Miller graphic novel.
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| December 2020 | Bulldozers arrived on site to demolish unstable structures, including the iconic white castle entrance. |
| February 2020 | Knightmare, the signature ride of the park, was dismantled after standing exposed to the elements for eight years since the park's closure. |
| 2019 | Research revealed potential redevelopment plans for the 140-acre site, with projections for 6,294 new homes and an estimated development value of £790 million. |
| 2019 | Magician Hans Klok began performing in the Thunderland Showroom, sharing the space with Thunder from Down Under and the Bee Gees show. |
| 2019 | The Thunder from Down Under venue was renovated and renamed the Thunderland Showroom, expanding seating capacity from 375 to 425 people. |
| 2019 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Two films released with Arthurian influences: The Kid Who Would Be King and Hellboy.
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| 2019 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Emily C. A. Snyder's plays 'The Table Round and The Siege Perilous' were produced by Turn to Flesh Productions in New York City, representing a modern continuation of Arthurian theatrical works.
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| March 2019 | Fuerza Bruta, an acrobatic show, opened in an on-site tent with a capacity of 950 people, but closed after just one month due to poor ticket sales. |
| 2018 |
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare concluded the Dark Artifices series, maintaining the Wild Hunt narrative.
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| 2018 | By this year, the Excalibur had served 6.7 million Cornish game hens through its medieval dinner show since 1990. |
| March 2018 | Plans for 195 homes at the Camelot Theme Park site were scrapped. |
| 2017 |
Saber
A cafe featuring Fate-based characters, including Saber, was released in Osaka, Japan.
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| 2017 |
Wild Hunt
Larry Correa published 'Siege' in the Monster Hunter International series, featuring the Wild Hunt as a fey phenomenon.
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| 2017 |
Uther Pendragon
In Guy Ritchie's film 'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword', Eric Bana portrays Uther Pendragon, who is betrayed and murdered by his brother Vortigern.
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| 2017 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Transformers: The Last Knight film released, featuring Arthurian themes.
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| March 2017 |
Saber
Artist Yoshitaka Amano drew Saber at the AnimeJapan convention to promote Fate/Grand Order.
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| 2016 |
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare began The Dark Artifices series, continuing the Wild Hunt storyline.
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| 2016 | Ownership of the Excalibur was transferred to MGM Growth Properties. |
| 2016 | The McDonald's location in the Castle Walk food court closed. |
| 2016 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia animated series begins, featuring Merlin and Morgana in significant roles.
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| 2016 | Excavations revealed Dark Ages structures, including well-constructed buildings from the 5th and 6th centuries, with archaeological finds indicating high-status inhabitants who imported Mediterranean and African goods. |
| August 2016 | A second application was announced to build two hundred houses on the theme park site. |
| 2014 |
Wild Hunt
Cassandra Clare concluded the Mortal Instruments book series, featuring the Wild Hunt.
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| 2014 | Tournament of Kings introduced its first female rider, expanding the show's performer diversity. |
| 2014 | Johnny Rockets opened in the space previously occupied by American Burger Works. The resort also completed a $6 million renovation of its buffet, which now seats 610. |
| November 9 2014 |
Works based on Arthurian legends
BBC Radio 4 broadcast 'The Once and Future King', a 6-part radio series based on T.H. White's book, with Paul Ready as Arthur.
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| August 2014 | Story Group's first application to build 420 houses on the Camelot Theme Park site was unanimously rejected by Chorley Council, with 261 public objections due to Green Belt development restrictions. |
| 2013 |
Wild Hunt
Melissa Marr concluded the Wicked Lovely series, which features a modern Wild Hunt.
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| 2013 |
Wild Hunt
Swedish black metal band Watain releases an album titled The Wild Hunt.
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