Movies & Entertainment
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Sep- 2023 -25 September
Disney Has Perfect Replacement for Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow
In 2018, an OpEd was published in The Washington Post by Aquaman actress Amber Heard. In the article, she claimed to be the victim of domestic violence. While she did not name her abuser, she claimed that she was abused during the years that she was married to Pirates of the Caribbean star, Johnny Depp. Depp denied the accusations, but that did not stop multiple studios from dropping him like a ho
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25 September
President Biden Praises End of WGA Strike
For over 145 days, Hollywood's writers stepped out of the studios and onto the picket lines. On May 2, the Writers Guild of America announced that its more than 11,500 members would be on strike. The strike would continue until a new contract agreement could be made with the AMPTP — Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The AMPTP team was led by Disney CEO Bob Iger, Netflix CE
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24 September
Writers Guild Reaches Tentative Deal to End Historic Strike
On May 2, 2023, the entertainment industry hit a major bump in the road. The Writers Guild — which has more than 11,000 members — announced that its writers were officially on strike. That meant that nearly every major Hollywood production was forced to a halt as the writers hit the picket lines. Among the Guild's major issues were the use of artificial intelligence, better wages, and
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24 September
Disney Quietly Removes Popular Streaming Feature
In November 2019, The Walt Disney Company introduced the ultimate way for fans to be able to watch all of their favorite Disney films and television shows in one place — Disney+. Disney+ not only has classic Disney movies and shows, but there is also a lot of fun original programming. The streaming platform exploded, especially a few months later, when the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the
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24 September
With Hollywood on Strike, Former Disney Exec Bankrolls the Dems This Election
When in doubt about anything in life, always follow the money. It's the reason we do most things in life, but in politics, it is life. Without major donors, a politician is just someone out there making speeches. Just ask Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, who has lost two of his major donors in the last few months as he attempts to win the Republican presidential nomination. But for a Democratic candidate
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23 September
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Is in a $340 Million Hole, and It Hasn’t Even Been Released Yet
Live-action Snow White remake. The movie's title is enough to send readers to their keyboards with an opinion. The movie hasn't even been released yet and won't be for another six months, but everyone seems to have an opinion on the film. The drastic changes the Walt Disney Company has made to the film have caused outrage among diehard Disney fans, and the casting has got the right-wing media up i
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23 September
You Can Kiss Disney Movie Representation and Inclusion Goodbye Under Current Bob Iger
Bob Iger's return as Disney CEO has been controversial, to say the least. While The Walt Disney Company has been navigating some tough waters in recent years, the highest member of the executive team hasn't been very coy in his opinions about the company's role in the ongoing social and political battles being waged in the United States. Iger's comments this year reflect a likely reality in future
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22 September
Fans Are Losing It Over Disney’s Newest Short Film
For 100 years, the magic makers at The Walt Disney Company have been creating some of the most memorable characters in existence. They have taken classic literary characters — like Peter Pan, Princess Aurora, Ariel, and Belle — to life in new ways. They have also created some of the most beloved characters of all time, including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Stitch, Oswald the Luck
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22 September
‘The Santa Clauses’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date!
In 1994, Home Improvement star Tim Allen donned a red suit and made his way to the North Pole in Disney's The Santa Clause. The Santa Clause tells the story of Scott Calvin, a selfish toy executive who becomes Santa Claus when he accidentally scares the other Santa off of his roof. The movie was a hit and quickly became a part of almost every Disney fan's Christmas lineup. Eight years later, Disne
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21 September
Disney Star Hospitalized After Serious Fall
If you are a fan of Disney, Harry Potter, the BBC, or pretty much anything in Hollywood, then you have most likely heard of British actor Stephen Fry. Fry was born in London in 1957 and is a talented actor, director, writer, broadcaster, narrator, and comedian. Since his first role in Chariots of Fire (1981), Fry has starred in more than 180 projects, including several for Disney. He voiced Chessu
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