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Aug- 2024 -13 August
Disney Reboots ‘Star Wars,’ Erases Sequels From Canon After Fan Backlash
The Star Wars sequel trilogy continues to be the most widely hated entry in the franchise — although the Disney+ series The Acolyte (2024) certainly gave it a run for its money. In fact, Star Wars has had a lot of misfortune in recent years. Even putting the sequels aside, Disney+ shows like The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Ahsoka (2023), and The Acolyte might have collec
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13 August
Disney Removes Animated ‘The Lion King’ From Public
The Lion King (1994) franchise was the star of the show at this weekend’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The official Disney fan convention kicked off on Friday, August 9, and finished on Sunday, August 11. On Friday night, Walt Disney Studios released the official full-length trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), the upcoming prequel to the live-action The Lion King (2019). The movie is bas
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13 August
‘Captain Marvel’ Canceled, Brie Larson’s Marvel Future Unclear
Marvel has officially canceled Captain Marvel after increasing signs that the Brie Larson franchise is not sustaining audience interest. Brie Larson was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain Marvel (2019), which essentially acted as a breather between Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019) and allowed her character Carol Danvers to pal around with Nick Fury (a
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12 August
Disney Fans Turning to Crime to Avoid Raising Prices
Are we so disillusioned with Disney? Increasingly, fans prefer to pirate their shows and movies instead of paying the Mouse House for content. The Walt Disney Company name is synonymous with innovation and trend-setting. For decades, the company has been at the forefront of the entertainment field and has made its name, producing some of the best films globally. However, with increased prices and
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12 August
Disney on the Hook to Comcast for $5 Billion, Subscribers Stuck With Bill
Disney+ subscribers are likely to see some big changes in their streaming experience soon, as the future of Hulu content is suddenly up in the air. In late 2023, it was announced that The Walt Disney Company was taking full ownership of Hulu, the popular streaming service. Up to that point, it had been jointly owned with NBCUniversal, the media company owned by cable and tech giant Comcast. Howeve
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12 August
Original ‘Simpsons’ Cast Member Reportedly Returning to 33-Year-Old Role
One of Hollywood's most beloved actors is set to return to The Simpsons very soon. Related: Disney Makes Huge ‘Bluey’ Deal at D23 During this year's San Diego Comic-Con, fans of The Simpsons were treated to several details regarding the show's season premiere later this year. Airing September 29, 2024, “Bart's Birthday” will officially kick off season 36 of The Simpsons, continuing the
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12 August
“I Can’t Do This Anymore” ‘Star Wars’ Icon Reveals Life-Threatening Medical Diagnosis
Star Wars icon Daisy Ridley has come forward in a new profile to reveal that she has been diagnosed with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder with life-changing effects. Daisy Ridley first came to global prominence in J.J. Abrams' The Force Awakens (2015), the first in the Disney-produced Star Wars sequel trilogy. The British actress had been largely unknown before taking on the role of Jakku s
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11 August
David Tennant Out as Doctor Who on Disney+
Whether you know him as the Tenth Doctor, Crowley, or even Scrooge McDuck., David Tennant is one of the most prolific performers in the business, and he's found his way across many media. After Disney+ revealed the new promotional material for Rivals, he's trading one fancy suit for another as he takes on the role of Lord Tony Baddingham. Based on Jilly Cooper's book, Rivals is a tale of ambition
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11 August
Deadpool & Wolverine’ Got Henry Cavill Sick, ‘X-Men’ Plans Uncertain
Henry Cavill is sick over Wolverine, director Shawn Levy says, and the future of Marvel's main X-Men member is uncertain. After years of setbacks, rewrites, and fourth-wall-breaking teases, Ryan Reynolds finally got his wish: Wade Wilson, AKA Deadpool, facing off against Logan, AKA Wolverine. Reynolds and the powers-that-be at Marvel Studios were somehow able to convince Hugh Jackman to return as
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11 August
Marvel Called Racist After Shocking Casting Announcement
Every July, thousands of fans flock to San Diego, California, for the largest comic book convention in the United States — Comic-Con. Comic-Con features massive events and huge announcements, and it is something fans literally camp overnight for. For years, one of the most in-demand events has been the Marvel Studios panel. Last year, fans were devastated when Marvel announced that it would
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