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Jul- 2024 -10 July
Iconic ‘Shrek’ Star, Beloved Donkey Voice Actor, Dies Tragically
We are making waffles one last time for the prolific voice actor who voiced Donkey in the 4 previous international Shrek films, who has sadly passed away. Credit: DreamWorks Shrek, the grumpy green ogre with a heart of gold, has become a pop culture icon since his debut in 2001. The brainchild of DreamWorks Animation, the Shrek franchise has spawned four films, a spin-off, a successful television
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10 July
‘Jurassic World 4’ Update: OG Actor Makes Surprise Announcement
Though currently best known for playing Avenger Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Scarlett Johansson will soon face genetically engineered dinosaurs in Jurassic World 4 (2025), the seventh film in the long-running Jurassic series. Starring alongside Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise, David Iacono, Audrina Miranda, and Mahershala Ali
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10 July
Dwayne Johnson’s Vision for Transforming Disney Parks
For nearly ten years, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the most well-known and beloved wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation — later renamed World Wrestling Entertainment. He was known for his own fight-ending move — the Rock Bottom — and his signature catchphrase, “If you smell what The Rock is cooking.” Johnson ended up leaving WWE in 2004, as
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10 July
‘Anchorman’, ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Pleads Guilty to January 6th Charges
Jay Johnston, a character actor who is best known for his roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004 ) and Bob's Burgers, had pled guilty to interfering with police officers trying to protect the U.S. Capitol from a mob’s attack on January 6. NEW: Jay Johnston, a comedian with roles on 'Bob’s Burgers' and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,' pleads guilty in connecti
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10 July
Lucasfilm Chief Officer Admits ‘Star Wars’ Design Is Just About Selling Toys
Star Wars has always had a very cozy relationship with the idea of merchandising itself, and a Lucasfilm chief has confirmed that toys are the most important aspect of actually creating a movie or show. By any measure, the Star Wars franchise is one of the most commercially successful film projects of all time. George Lucas‘ inability to acquire the film rights to the Flash Gordon serial ser
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10 July
Leaked Videos Make Broad Claims Against Disney’s Hiring Practices and LGBTQ+ Outreach, but Should You Believe Them?
About three weeks ago, a video dropped showing Twentieth Century Television Senior Vice President Michael Giordano telling his “date” that there are hiring quotas at The Walt Disney Company, and as a white man, he has been passed over for promotions. Since then, James O'Keefe and his O'Keefe Media Group have released two more videos. In total, the three videos have alleged that The Walt Disney Com
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9 July
List of Names Drops Regarding MCU Recasting of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Spider-Man is perhaps one of the most beloved characters in the Marvel Universe, and a new report reveals who may be the next web-slinger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Who Plays Spider-Man in the MCU? British actor Tom Holland has played Peter Parker, AKA Spider-Man, since 2016 when he appeared as the New York web-slinger in Captain America: Civil Wa
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9 July
Disney Casts Trans Women as Princess Ariel in New ‘Little Mermaid’ Project
The latest casting call for a new attraction based on The Little Mermaid (1989) marks a first for Disney, with the company opening the roles to both cisgender and transgender men and women. Related: Disney Policy Restricts Resort-Hopping Access for Guests For many, a trip to Walt Disney World would not be complete without riding all of the classic rides and attractions at the four theme parks. Fr
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9 July
‘Back to the Future 4’ Would Likely Use De-Aging To Re-Create Younger Marty McFly and Doc Brown
Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis just got one step closer to a fourth film. Though we live in a time where sequels and reboots absolutely dominate the cinema landscape and have done so for many years, the idea of a fourth film in the Back to the Future series, whether a sequel or a reboot, thankfully, seems very unlikely. For most fans of the beloved franchise, this is good news. While
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9 July
As Jennifer Aniston and Miley Cyrus Vie For Her Attention, Dolly Parton Finds Herself Stuck in the Middle
Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus have a special relationship that has lasted decades. It is as close as two people who aren't related can possibly be. Related: American Treasure Dolly Parton Suspends Her Public Appearances Indefinitely Dolly Parton and Miley’s father, Billy Ray Cyrus, were friends when the Hannah Montana star was born, and Billy Ray made Dolly Parton Miley’s Godmother. Since then, Do
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