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Oct- 2023 -16 October
Disney at 100. How Two Brothers and Their Movie Studio Took Over the Entertainment World
It's official. As of October 16, the Walt Disney Studios is 100 years old. It truly is an amazing story that two brothers from the Midwest could come to Los Angeles and, after years of struggling, create the most dominant studio in the entertainment business. But it's not just that Walt Disney started a movie studio; he was able to take his characters off the big screen and make a new world in his
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15 October
‘Totally Minnie’, ‘Three’s Company’ Star, Suzanne Somers, Dead at 76
In 1977, ABC released a brand-new show called Three's Company, starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and relative newcomer, actress Suzanne Somers. The show told the story of two unmarried women who were living with a man who had to pretend to be gay in order to stay there. The show was incredibly popular, and Somers quickly became loved for her girl-next-door looks. Somers went on to have a long an
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14 October
Everything We Know About Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Walt Disney Animation is known for creating some of the most popular, memorable, and beautiful animated films of all time. The studio made history with its 1937 release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first feature-length animated film. Since then, 61 more animated films have come from the Disney family. Including the much-loved 2002 movie, Lilo & Stitch. Related: Have Yourself the Ultimat
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13 October
New Photos Appear to Prove Disney Star is Actually Married!
If you are a fan of Disney, Marvel, and Pixar, then you most likely know who Chris Evans is. Heck, if you are a fan of movies in general, then you have probably heard of Chris Evans. The superstar heartthrob has starred in a number of hit films over the years, including The Fantastic Four, Snowpiercer, Knives Out, and The Gray Man. Evans has always been vocal about how much he loves Disney. He has
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13 October
Parents Fear Needing to Bring Birth Certificates to Disney
Disney prides itself on having theme parks that are perfect for kids, as well as kids at heart. Each beautifully crafted theme park has rides, attractions, and experiences that both adults and children will love. From Mickey's PhilharMagic at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to Soarin' Over the World at EPCOT, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Indiana Jones Adventur
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13 October
Ron DeSantis Visits War-Torn Israel, Slams Disney
For just about one week, Israel has been at war with Hamas, a terrorist organization that controls certain parts of Palestine. On October 7, Hamas shocked the world by openly attacking Israel and its citizens. The world has condemned the attacks, but Hamas claims that it was fighting back as Israeli President, Benjamin Netanyahu, continues to let the Israeli military execute innocent Palestinians.
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13 October
Dwayne Johnson Receives Huge Apology From Rival
For years, two of the biggest names in professional wrestling were Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and John Cena. The two were both known for their good looks and their absolute domination in the ring. Since then, both men have taken the leap from professional wrestling to professional acting. Johnson began appearing in movies and television shows in the late 1990s. Cena made his Hollywood d
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13 October
Disney Pledges $2 Million to Israeli Humanitarian Groups After Hamas Attacks
It has been just about one week since the people of Israel were shocked by an attack on their soil by Hamas, a terrorist organization. Hamas — also known as the Islamic Resistance Movement — controls several Palestinian-occupied areas, including portions of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Hamas militants have said that they attacked Israel for several reasons. The main reason is that
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13 October
DeSantis/Florida Said Disney’s Special District Was Corrupt, so Why Is Its Biggest Rival Getting One?
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took on the Walt Disney Company, he said it was to level the playing field. Governor DeSantis wanted to ensure that Disney was paying its fair share of taxes and not cheating Florida taxpayers. He said it definitely wasn't retaliation for former Disney CEO Bob Chapek speaking out against Floirda's Parental Rights in Education law, known by its critics as the R
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13 October
Director Forced to Apologize to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Star After Insulting Her Acting
In 2003, Disney came out with one of its most successful live-action movies of all time, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film starred Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, the worst pirate you've ever heard of. Curse of the Black Pearl also starred Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa, and Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. Related: Magic King
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