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Jul- 2024 -11 July
Disney Refutes Tinker Bell’s Existence, Blames Mandela Effect
When we think of Disney, a few thoughts come to mind. Of course, the Disney parks are one of the most iconic in the world. While Mickey Mouse standing in front of Cinderella Castle or Sleeping Beauty Castle is an iconic look, Disney did not begin with theme parks and rollercoasters. Disney's start began with movies. Walt Disney, a name synonymous with animation and childhood wonder, built an empir
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11 July
Lin-Manuel Miranda Departs Disney, Announces Concept Album Project
Disney has more than a few talented songsmiths on its payroll, but Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda is switching gears in search of the next big thing. After replacing Elton John in the next Lion King sequel, the actor-songwriter announced plans for a new concept album. After his success as the Ten Dollar Founding Father in Hamilton, Miranda made a smash with The Walt Disney Company. Having written s
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11 July
Hollywood Legend Issues Dire Warning to Dolly Parton, Country Star Faces Emergency ‘Threat
Is Dolly Parton in danger? One fellow musician believed she used to be. Dolly Parton's journey to superstardom began far from the glitz of Nashville. Born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in 1946, Parton's early life was marked by poverty and hardship. The youngest of twelve children, she faced the challenges of a rural upbringing with resilience and a spirit that would defi
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11 July
New Winnie the Pooh Christmas Movie Raises Concerns Among Fans
In 1961, The Walt Disney Company secured the rights to the classic A.A. Milne story of Winnie the Pooh. The stories and the characters were something Walt Disney had been interested in for decades and something he knew Disney could expand upon. In the more than sixty years since Disney obtained the rights, Winnie the Pooh has become one of the most popular franchises in the world, coming in behind
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11 July
Disney Reintroduces Mickey Mouse Amid Public Domain Controversy
Disney lost its exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse on January 1, but that doesn't mean that the company is done with its iconic mascot. Instead, after the chaos that ensued upon his entry to the public domain, it is not re-introducing him in an upcoming new form. Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928, which means that he should have been in the public domain years ago. Extens
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11 July
Song of the South’ 4K Restoration Raises Concerns Amid Racial Backlash
If there's one Disney film that lives in infamy seemingly more than all the rest, it's Song of the South (1946). Walt Disney's adaptation of the Uncle Remus and Br'er Rabbit stories by Joel Chandler Harris was buried by the studio for years, but now the film is getting some surprisingly overdue attention. The film itself has been the center of racially insensitive controversy for decades and has l
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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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