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Jul- 2025 -1 July
After Dividing Audiences, Season 2 ‘Star Wars’ TV Show Announcement Reported
With The Mandalorian Season 4 currently off the table, Andor complete, and The Acolyte cancelled abruptly, Lucasfilm’s only ongoing live-action series is the second season of Ahsoka, directed by Dave Filoni and already in production. Although a release date for Disney+ hasn’t been announced, it’s expected to arrive after the theatrical release of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, slat
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1 July
‘Star Wars’ Content Officially Being Removed From Disney Streaming Service
A major chapter in Star Wars storytelling is about to vanish from a familiar corner of the streaming world, leaving many fans feeling the weight of change. When Disney+ launched in 2019, it came out of the gate strong with The Mandalorian, introducing viewers to Din Djarin and his now-iconic companion, Grogu. The series not only captured hearts, it helped define Disney’s streaming future. That deb
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1 July
The Bizarre Time When Disney Added ‘The Simpsons’ to the Haunted Mansion
Remember when Disney added a reference to The Simpsons to a classic attraction? Related: This Week Will Define Disney for the Next Decade At the tail end of July, 2024, Disneyland's Haunted Mansion dark ride finally reopened following a months-long refurbishment. During this update, many aspects of Haunted Mansion changed, updated, or were removed entirely, but one of the changes surprised guests,
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1 July
‘Toy Story’s Disgusting Adult Joke Proves the Series Isn’t Just for Kids
Long-time Toy Story fans who are now all grown up are, unfortunately, fully aware that the film series was made by like-minded adults. As innocent as the films may seem at surface level, everything, including the story, the characters, and the world they inhabit, was crafted by countless talented individuals still very much in touch with their inner child. This is just one of many reasons why the
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1 July
‘Star Wars’ Cara Dune Has Made an Animated Appearance, but Most Fans Missed It
Though it might seem hard to believe, there are still many Star Wars characters who are yet to make their animated debut. With several animated shows now streaming on Disney+, including The Clone Wars (2008–2020), Rebels (2014–2018), Forces of Destiny (2017–2018), The Bad Batch (2021–2024), and Tales of the Underworld (2025), you'd think that the faraway galaxy had converte
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Jun- 2025 -30 June
Health Issues Force Dick Van Dyke to Skip Fan Celebration at the Last Minute
When you think of timeless entertainment icons, Dick Van Dyke immediately comes to mind. For nearly 70 years, this legendary actor has entertained audiences with his charm, infectious energy, and unforgettable performances. From his starring roles in Mary Poppins (1964)Â and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) to his long-running role in Diagnosis Murder, Van Dyke's career has been nothing short of extr
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30 June
Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lucasfilm After Being Fired for Calling Coworker ‘White Man’
Overview of the Case Sadi Khan, a significant figure within Lucasfilm, has filed a lawsuit against the company following her termination from the production team of The Acolyte. Known as the first woman of color to lead health and safety on a Walt Disney series, she alleges that her dismissal was directly linked to her having referred to a coworker as a “white man”. This incident has r
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30 June
You’ll Never Believe How Bad Things Have Gotten for Pixar
Let’s be honest—Pixar used to be untouchable. You walked into one of their films knowing you were going to laugh, cry, and probably walk out thinking about life a little differently. But lately? Things have changed. And now, Disney has basically confirmed what fans have been dreading: Pixar isn’t leading the charge anymore. It’s playing backup. Safe backup. The Elio Experiment Didn’t Pay Off Take
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30 June
Lucasfilm Has Officially Erased Gina Carano From ‘Star Wars’
It's now common knowledge that, in February 2021, actress Gina Carano was fired from the live-action Star Wars television series The Mandalorian (2019) by Lucasfilm for a string of social media posts she shared that they deemed offensive. Former MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter Carano played the tough-but-tender ex-shock trooper Cara Dune in The Mandalorian for two seasons, starring opposite Pedro
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29 June
Live New Muppet Theater Show Tickets Now Available
Muppet*Vision 3D is no more. After more than 30 years of entertaining guests, the long-running 3D/4D theater show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently took its final bow, closing with the rest of Grand Avenue to make way for a new Monsters, Inc.-themed land. But if you think the Muppets are heading to Disney’s dusty vaults, think again. Kermit and the gang are next in line to take over Rock ‘n’
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