Movies & Entertainment
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Aug- 2023 -10 August
Disney Already Owns a Franchise to Compete With the ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Success
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the surprise blockbuster of the year and an undeniable success for Universal Pictures and Illumination. Grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide since its release in April, it is now the most financially successful video game movie of all time and the third highest-grossing animated film ever. The studio took advantage of an iconic video game franchise to find success, s
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10 August
Bob Iger on Copium, Not Worried About “Disappointing” Disney Movie Trend
Disney CEO Bob Iger has been forced to reconcile with a growing list of negativity lately. Granted, a lot of it has been self-induced. Disney's leader has not gained many fans since his return to the company late last year. However, the company does seem to be paving a path to a successful future. Iger has at least started to acknowledge the concerning trend of recent box office disasters, calling
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9 August
ANOTHER Price Increase Coming to Disney+
On August 9, The Walt Disney Company held its third-quarter earnings call. Many tuned in to hear what Bob Iger had to say as the company deals with striking writers and actors, lower theme park attendance, and movies that have flopped in theaters. Iger maintained a positive attitude as he spoke about the changes being made within the company to help drive Disney forward. He also stood behind Disne
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9 August
Crackdown on Password Sharing Coming to Disney+
In November 2019, the Walt Disney Company got in on the streaming game and launched its very own streaming platform, Disney+. Disney+ was the ultimate place for Disney fans to find their favorite movies and television shows. In addition to a library full of classics like Sleeping Beauty, Disney also created a ton of original content for fans to enjoy. At first, there were only a few shows, like Th
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9 August
Amid Company Layoffs, Disney Uses Budget Cuts to Turn Streaming Profits
Bob Iger wants you to know that the Walt Disney Company has stopped sinking with its streaming services. The company's Q3 2023 earnings call has revealed incremental progress within the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment. With streaming being an ongoing challenge, the quarter showcased a subtle yet positive upturn. However, does the Disney Q3 streaming earnings mark a change in the weather? Disney h
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9 August
Disney Runs Full-Body Scans on Actors Without Any Explanation
Actors are increasingly concerned that Disney is trying to sideline their roles by substituting them with AI-generated likenesses. The Walt Disney Company has been experimenting with Artificial Intelligence for a while now. Disney is a company that has prided itself on staying ahead of growing technology trends; for years and decades now, they have worked to be at the forefront of storytelling and
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9 August
Disney Star Suffered Seizures After Feeling Pressured to Get Plastic Surgery
A Disney Channel star recently revealed she underwent plastic surgery before the age of 18 and suffered seizures while recovering from it. The Walt Disney Company is known for making sure its stars adhere to a clean image, and none have expressed this more than former Disney stars who have spoken out time and again about how difficult and challenging their time with Disney Channel was. From celebr
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9 August
Disney’s Plans for Next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Now Cancelled
When the Walt Disney Company released Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, it likely didn't know it would strike gold. Based on a popular Disney Park attraction, the movie spawned a lucrative franchise. While this is primarily thanks to the charm and humor of Johnny Depp's beloved Captain Jack Sparrow, the films were full of life. The company has been trying to keep that
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8 August
Marvel Accused of Ruining Comedies
For more than 15 years, Marvel Studios has been bringing some of the most iconic superheroes to life. The Marvel movie franchise — known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe — began in 2008 with the release of Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr. Since then, Marvel has become one of the most popular franchises in history, generating billions of dollars in revenue. The studio also shot supe
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8 August
“F*** You!” Distinguished Actor Lambasts Bob Iger
Bob Iger has dug into a nice little public relations hole after commenting on the SAG-AFTRA strike demands. It is most likely a well-furnished hole full of money — maybe a yacht, but a hole nonetheless. The ongoing actors' union strike has shut down Hollywood, increasing tensions between studio executives and the industry. Some actors have had little more to say to Iger than offering up some stron
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