In 1994, Walt Disney Pictures released its newest live-action film, Blank Check. The film starred Brian Bonsall as Preston Waters, a frustrated 11-year-old who dreams about a life much more glamorous than the one he currently leads. When Preston is involved in an accident, he is handed a blank check and decides to take full advantage. Little does he know that ...

It’s time to grow up again–fans are just two months away from seeing the teenager-focused sequel to Inside Out (2015) in movie theaters worldwide. We’re here to give you the insider scoop after a few lucky fans got a behind-the-scenes look into the making of Inside Out 2 (2024). Inside Out 2 sees the “newly-minted teenager” Riley dealing with puberty and all the emotions ...

Did Jenna Ortega just give Netflix the big “F U”? It appears so. When Jenna Ortega comes to mind, it’s often in connection with her standout role in Wednesday, the Netflix series that has pushed boundaries in the streaming realm. A significant part of its success can be attributed to Jenna’s portrayal of the character, alongside director Tim Burton’s vision. ...

Days after The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger dubbed Disney+ “not sustainable” and “not acceptable,” a new report suggests that executives plan to overhaul the young streaming service. The Mouse has already sunk over $11 billion into Disney+, with little return on investment. At least $500 million went to three Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series: Moon Knight, Secret Invasion, and Loki ...

If Disney’s known for one holiday, it’s Christmas. Both in the theme parks and movies, Disney has proven it knows how to celebrate the holidays (secularly, anyway). But why not Easter? Cinematically, the entire Easter and Passover season has been dominated by Disney’s competitors with Easter Movies such as Peter Rabbit (2018) and Hop (2011) as well as “It’s the ...

For many directors, casting Johnny Depp in a feature film role is an achievement that signals success in their own careers, and one director was so pleased to land Depp that the studio paid the actor $10,000 for every word he spoke during the film. Related: Actor Keanu Reeves Takes Iconic Role from Johnny Depp in Multi-Billion-Dollar Film Franchise What began ...

In 1996, Disney brought one of the most famous novels to life with the release of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The film was based on the novel by Victor Hugo, and told the story of Quasimodo, the bell-ringer at Notre Dame Cathedral. Quasimodo sneaks out to experience life among the people of Paris and ends up risking his life to ...

Fans discussed what they believed to be some of the biggest reasons for Disney movies’ and shows’ recent failures. It’s no secret that the Walt Disney Company has been struggling lately both at the box office and online. In fact, many (Disney included) have noted how the company’s theatrical performances and streaming service numbers have not been up to par ...

Disney’s motion picture production president, Sean Bailey, will be stepping away from the role he’s held for a decade and a half. In yet another massive shakeup for the Walt Disney Company (it seems like they’re going through a rather large number of these), another senior executive will be stepping away from his role—though this time, it doesn’t appear that ...

Disney fans will always be divided by something. But in recent years, even the most loyal Disney fans have been looking back at the latest releases and thought to themselves, “Man, these movies suck!” Many an analyst has recently begun to question the stability of The Walt Disney Company’s movie-making abilities, and who can blame them? It seems that everything ...