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Jul- 2024 -18 July
Legendary Actor Bob Newhart Dies at 94
Hollywood has lost another legend. On July 18, iconic actor Bob Newhart passed away at the age of 94. The inimitable actor had made a huge name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s, starring in a number of hit films and television shows. In 1972, he became a household name when he starred in The Bob Newhart Show, alongside Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, and Marcia Wallace. Related: Prolific Actor an
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13 July
Former President Donald J. Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt, Rally Descends into Chaos
Former President–and the presumptive Republican nominee for President–Donald J. Trump was rushed off the stage during a rally in Pennsylvania after shots were reportedly fired at the event. Details about the events that transpired during a Trump rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon have been limited at best following breaking news that shots were fired as the former president
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13 July
‘Inside Out 2’ Shatters Major Pixar Record, Makes History
In 1937, Disney changed the film industry with the release of the world's first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Nearly 60 years later, Disney would team up with Pixar Animation Studios to once again change the way movies are made and watched with the release of Toy Story (1995). Toy Story was the first film to be completely animated. Since then, Disney and Pixar have
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12 July
Disney Announces Another New Cruise Ship Coming in 2029
Disney has recently announced plans to expand its cruise business by launching a new cruise ship in Tokyo. This new addition will be the ninth vessel in Disney's growing fleet. The ship, set to sail in 2029, will be modeled after the popular Disney Wish, the largest vessel in Disney's fleet. Oriental Land Company (OLC), the operator of Tokyo Disneyland, will also operate this new cruise ship. The
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7 July
Matthew Perry and Second Celebrity Identified in Criminal Probe, Described as ‘Walking Pharmacies
A second celebrity has reportedly been identified as the criminal investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry continues, and according to the investigation, the two celebrities were “walking pharmacies” despite Perry's claims of sobriety. Related: Latest Report Claims LAPD Believes Matthew Perry Was Killed Because He Knew Too Much The Death of a Beloved Star Matthew Perry was f
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4 July
Gruesome Video Shows Beloved Disney Animatronic’s Arm Torn Off
Typically, Disney's more recent attractions, such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind receive nothing but praise. But as of recently, The Walt Disney Company has been under fire in the past couple of years over not keeping up with its usual standards. This has been the case with its theme parks, special events, and the cruise line. It has been reported by visi
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1 July
Multi-Million-Dollar Changes Could Result From Universal’s Latest Theme Park Project
As Universal Destinations & Experiences continues to change the theme park industry worldwide, the company has revealed the billion-dollar consequences of one of its upcoming projects. The development of theme parks around the world undoubtedly involves multi-million-dollar investments from their respective companies, whether that be The Walt Disney Company, Six Flags, currently developing a $200M
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Jun- 2024 -30 June
Listen Up, Bob Iger: Disney Parks are the Solution to This HUGE Problem
Recently, an outlet asserted that the solution to the Mouse House’s “shared universe” problem lies with The Walt Disney Company’s theme parks. Disney’s problems have become so well-known and so widespread that many are jumping in to give their two cents about how the company should handle its business. During one of last year's earnings calls, an analyst proposed what many agreed was a “shocking”
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27 June
Guest Calls Out “Bird Feces” and “Mystery Dirt” at Disney World
Is Walt Disney World going downhill? The Walt Disney Company has been under much scrutiny lately. Whether deserved, exaggerated, or honest is another conversation. But in the past couple of years, it has been criticized for getting involved in Florida politics and accused of being “woke.” Disney Standards Separate from those issues, however, many people have pointed out what they belie
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26 June
Disney Drops Major Update on ‘Freaky Friday 2’!
While remakes, reboots, and sequels are becoming more popular than ever, there is one Disney movie that seems to get better with age. Freaky Friday was first released in 1976, starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster as a mother and daughter who just can't see eye-to-eye. Through some mystical intervention, they end up switching bodies and walking a mile in each other's shoes. In the end, they rea
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