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Feb- 2026 -13 February
Report: Disney To Combine Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Universes
A new report suggests Marvel and Star Wars could fully intersect for the first time in a shared crossover project. According to Bleeding Cool, writer Mark Millar is developing a crossover comic that would unite the two Disney-owned franchises within a single storyline. As noted by Bleeding Cool, the project would mark the “first full-blown cross-continuity Star Wars project.” The repor
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12 February
Dolly’s Deepest Secret: Why the “Rhinestone Queen” Turned Down the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show
In the history of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the stage has seen everyone from the high-flying stunts of Lady Gaga to the history-making marching bands of the '90s. But there is one glaring omission in the hall of legends: Dolly Parton. Credit: Disney Fanatic As we hit February 2026, the question isn't whether Dolly has been asked—the NFL has been knocking on her door for decades. The real shock
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12 February
Banned: Disney’s “Inappropriate” Ad Sparking Outrage After “Disturbing” Graphic Content Exposed
The Predator franchise has never been one to shy away from visceral, bone-crunching action. From the iconic spine-pulling trophies of the 1987 original to the brutal primitive warfare of 2022's Prey, the series thrives on its R-rated roots. However, Disney—the current parent company of the franchise via 20th Century Studios—has recently found itself in the crosshairs of a major regulatory crackdow
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12 February
Recent ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Release Flops, Disney Speaks Out
Star Wars is heading back to theaters, but the road there may signal a broader reset for the franchise’s post-Return of the Jedi storytelling. For years, The Mandalorian functioned as the centerpiece of Lucasfilm’s Disney+ strategy. Debuting in 2019, Jon Favreau’s series reintroduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away through the eyes of a masked bounty hunter and a Force-sensitive child who quic
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11 February
The Disney and Pixar ‘Cars’ Franchise Now Looks Entirely Different With 2027 Update
Nearly two decades after Cars first introduced audiences to Lightning McQueen, Disney and Pixar are steering the franchise in a new direction—both visually and physically. The studio has announced Cars: Lightning Racers, a Disney Jr. animated series slated for 2027. The project reunites Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy as Lightning and Mater, but longtime fans may be surprised by what they see
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11 February
Controversial JK Rowling Now Has Minimal Involvement in ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot
Reboot announcements are rarely met with unanimous praise, but HBO's Harry Potter series stands out as a particularly divisive project. Warner Bros. Discovery has positioned the series as a faithful, long-form reimagining of the seven novels, with each season devoted to a single book. This means more classroom time at Hogwarts, more Quidditch, more unique scenes that don't feature in the books, an
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11 February
Chris Pratt Confirms NEW Details About His MCU Status
Marvel fans aren’t just curious about Chris Pratt’s future in the MCU anymore. At this point, they’re frustrated. And honestly, it’s hard to blame them. The MCU has moved into a new era, and even though the Guardians storyline ended the way we’ve known it for years, one loose thread has never stopped dangling. Star-Lord. For a character who became one of Marvel’s biggest personalities, Peter Quill
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10 February
Disney Rolls Out 5 Unexpected Updates, and One Could Spark Major Backlash
Disney has been in full announcement mode lately, and it’s getting to the point where fans can barely keep up. One headline drops, then another, then suddenly the company has made five major updates in what feels like no time at all. And these aren’t small changes. Disney just confirmed five massive developments tied to its finances, sports division, entertainment strategy, and more. When you put
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10 February
Disney’s Incoming President Just Revealed Her Controversial Plan for AI in Movies
Dana Walden is set to become a key executive at The Walt Disney Company as she takes on the role of President and Chief Creative Officer on March 18. Her primary focus will be on integrating artificial intelligence into film production, according to James Gorman, the chair of Disney's board. He noted that improving streaming margins and maintaining storytelling as a central theme across all Disney
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10 February
5 Disney Staples May Not Survive Josh D’Amaro’s Leadership
Disney named Josh D’Amaro as Bob Iger’s successor, and even with the CEO transition still set for March, the mood among fans already feels different. A leadership switch at Disney rarely stays theoretical. People see it play out in what the company prioritizes, what it updates, and what it decides no longer fits. Right now, that matters because plenty of fans believe Disney already treats certain
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