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Nov- 2023 -26 November
Disney, Desperate For a Hit, Pushing For Another ‘Simpsons’ Movie
If every mistake is a learning opportunity, then the Walt Disney Company has had more than a billion chances to learn expensive lessons over the past year. But if the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, then clearly Disney hasn't learned anything. Audiences are telling Walt Disney Studios what they want, and Disney hasn't given it to them. And if rumors are believed
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26 November
Disney’s ‘Wish’ Swallowed Up By ‘Hunger Games’ And Conquered by ‘Napoleon’
The Walt Disney Studios had such high hopes for Wish (2023). Or, to be more precise, Disney really needed a hit to change the narrative. It has been a bad year for Disney, and to celebrate Disney Animation Studios' 100th Anniversary, it was looking for Wish to be a culmination of all they've learned in that time. But now, it appears that Wish is not meeting Disney's expectations and will continue
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25 November
Tim Allen Says Disney Has Reached Out About ‘Toy Story 5’
In 1995, Pixar Animation Studios completely changed the film industry with the release of Toy Story, the first feature-length film to be completely computer-animated. The film starred Tom Hanks as the voice of Woody, a cowboy toy who is the favorite toy of his owner, Andy. But Woody's world is turned upside down when Andy is gifted a new toy that quickly becomes his favorite — Buzz Lightyear
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25 November
Celebrate the Holidays With ‘Christmas With Walt Disney’!
“It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you, ‘Be of good cheer!' It's the most wonderful time of the year!” It's that time of year again. Time to put up the Christmas tree, string up the lights, pick the perfect gift, decorate cookies, sing carols, and spend time with the people you love the most. Christmas is one of the most m
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25 November
Disney Movies Are Failing, Can Iger Save Them?
Earlier this month, Disney CEO Bob Iger was appearing on ABC's Good Morning America when he made a surprise announcement. Iger told the world that Disney Animation Studios was already working on Frozen 4Â long before Frozen 3 was released. The announcement surprised everyone, including the stars of Frozen, Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell. But this announcement wasn't all it seemed. Disney and Marvel
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24 November
Confirmed: Disney Forced Cut of First Lesbian Storyline From the MCU
For all of the flack that the Walt Disney Company has gotten from the right over having “gone woke” to some on the left, Disney has not gone far enough in its LGBTQ+ representation in its films and television shows. Thus far, Disney has sought a middle ground that has done nothing more than anger both sides and now, with this latest twist, it seems the middle ground is also getting sha
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24 November
Disney Conned Into Hiring University Drop Out with Fake Degree
Recent reports share that a university dropout faked a degree from a prestigious university to con the Walt Disney Company, among others, into hiring her. The Walt Disney Company is one of the most prestigious names in the world to be associated with. The company, which is celebrating its centennial this year, is known to have been a trendsetter in the world of entertainment, be it with respect to
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23 November
Tim Burton Officially Shuts Down ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Sequel
Each and every movie falls into a certain genre — from comedy to drama, historical fiction, and more. Sometimes there are movies that fit into more than one category, like a dramedy (drama/comedy). But what do you call a film that could be a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Well, if you're a Disney fan, then you call it Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Related: Here's The N
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23 November
The Dark History Behind Disney World’s Most Controversial Ride
The Walt Disney Company has been embroiled in many controversies over the years. Whether it was changes to the theme parks, pushback on certain movies, or even decisions made at an executive level. But one of the most notorious controversies seems to surround the theme parks. This is an exploration into one of the most controversial attractions Walt Disney Imagineering has ever produced. This is a
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23 November
Disney May Never Be the Same! Bob Iger Concerned After Reported Emergency Meeting Signals Shocking Change
Disney CEO Bob Iger might reportedly deal with a hostile takeover after a recent emergency meeting has called into question the company’s future. The Walt Disney Company has been navigating choppy waters lately. The company, which celebrated its centennial this year, didn’t have a wholly wholesome celebration. In fact, 2023 was quite a challenging one for the company, wherein its future came into
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