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Nov- 2023 -18 November
New Disney ‘Wish’ Show Debuts at Disney Park
Who doesn't love going to see a new Walt Disney Studio movie? Enter the new Disney Wish movie… The Disney Wish Movie Disney's upcoming film Wish will hit theaters next week. The studio's newest animated feature (and Disney Princess-style movie) stars the voice talents of Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Valentino. Related:Â Disney Star Dies Suddenly at 41
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18 November
The Reviews For Disney’s ‘Wish’ Are In And They’re…Not Great
The problem with a narrative is that it's hard to change once it starts. It's like a snowball rolling downhill. Unless something stops it along the way, it will pick up steam until it can't be stopped. And therein lies the problem that is currently facing the Walt Disney Company. Related:Â Disney is Getting Clobbered at the Box Office Again The narrative surrounding Walt Disney Studios is that they
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17 November
Magical Dick Van Dyke Special to Air Next Month!
In 1964, Disney released one of its most classic and iconic live-action movies of all time — Mary Poppins. The film starred Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, a nanny with seemingly magical abilities who arrives to help the Banks family when they need it the most. While she is mainly in charge of the children, Mary Poppins shows the perpetually occupied Mr. Banks just how important his family is
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17 November
New Report Shows DeSantis Had Bigger Plans to Punish Disney But Feared Hurting His Lucrative Donors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had already stripped Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the self-governing District that had been in place since the theme park opened. He wanted other ways to punish the Walt Disney Company for speaking out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, known by its critics as the “Don't Say Gay” bill. But it now appears that putti
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16 November
Zac Efron Says He Would “Be Honored” to Play Matthew Perry in Biopic
On October 28, 2023, people around the world were shocked and heartbroken when it was reported that Friends star Matthew Perry had been found dead in his hot tub. The actor was just 54 years old. Because there was no immediate cause of death that was obvious, an autopsy was performed, and toxicology reports are being run. Perry had struggled with addiction for many years, but had said that he was
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16 November
Ron DeSantis Claims “We Won the Battle Against Disney”
For more than a year, The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been locked in a heated battle that is showing no signs of slowing down. Things started going downhill quickly when ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill. The bill was also called the “Don't Say Gay” bill and was championed by Governor DeSantis. Related:
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16 November
Bob Iger Announces ‘Frozen 4’!
In 2013, Disney released its newest animated film, which would become one of the most successful animated films of all time and have one of the most popular Disney songs ever. You may have guessed that the film we are talking about is Frozen (2013). Frozen starred Idina Menzel as Princess Elsa, the princess of the Kingdom of Arendelle who is keeping a huge secret from everyone. When that secret is
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15 November
Amid Streaming Woes, Disney Delays Another Original Series
In November 2019, The Walt Disney Company launched its very own streaming service, Disney+. While initially seeing some success — especially when the pandemic hit and most of the world was forced indoors — Disney+ has become quite the headache for the Mouse House. In just four short years, Disney+ has lost the once-untouchable company nearly $11 billion. Related:Â Disney Quietly Removes
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15 November
Multiple Children Hospitalized at Disney Resort
There’s nothing like a vacation at a world-class Disney Resort. Whether visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, or the various other locations worldwide, each has a unique magical charm. Related: Disney World’s $50,000 Wedgie But the pixie dust seems to be wearing away at one of the most popular Disney destinations: Aulani. Despite being a premiere Disney Resort in Hawaii, it is curr
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15 November
Federal Investigation Demanded After Studio Shelves Highly-Anticipated Movie
In 2022, Warner Bros. wrapped up filming on its newest live-action/CGI movie, Coyote vs. ACME. The film was set to star John Cena, Lana Condor, and Will Forte. Much to the shock and disappointment of those who worked on the film, on November 9, Warner Bros. announced that they were shelving the film, and it would not be released. The move sent shockwaves throughout the industry, just like when War
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