Movies & Entertainment
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Aug- 2023 -23 August
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke Reveals New Talent
Few actors are as beloved as Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke. The 97-year-old is known for his kind heart, warm smile, and ability to radiate warmth to anyone and everyone he meets. Before starring as Bert in the hit movie musical, Van Dyke had a number of smaller roles, but Mary Poppins shot him to superstardom. Many people will remember him for his classic sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show, but his
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23 August
Ambitious Animation Goals Will Force Disney to Step up Its Game
Disney is not untouchable. This is definitely the highlight of what we have learned this year amid an increasingly picky theater audience. Moviegoers are becoming immune to repeated bashes of nostalgia from live-action remakes and want something familiar yet fresh. The Barbie movie has just proven this singlehandedly, but another huge success earlier this year may be a wound that keeps coming back
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23 August
‘The Lord of the Rings’ Films Are Next Victims of Disney’s Streaming Purge
The world has changed. Much that once was is lost, but everyone is still alive to remember it, and boy, are they mad at Disney. The company has taken a surgical knife to its streaming services this year. Nothing has been safe from possible removal in the name of saving costs. Anything could be on the chopping block if it isn't a glorified hit. Suprisingly, the iconic The Lord of the Rings franchis
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23 August
Famed Disney Lyricist Sir Tim Rice Tackles ‘Snow White’ Controversy, Calls Remakes A ‘Mistake’
It seemed like a good idea when Walt Disney Studios first started live-action remakes of their animated classics. Some of them turned out great, Beauty and the Beast (2017), some of them were just okay, The Lion King (2019), and some were just unnecessary, Peter Pan and Wendy (2023). But now, with a release schedule full of live-action remakes, it appears that Disney has run out of ideas, and the
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22 August
Esmeralda and Tinker Bell Have Been Cancelled as Disney Princesses: Here’s Why
Disney Fanatics often refer to all Disney heroines as “Disney Princesses” (although the more hardcore Disney Fanatics might be more specific about their labels), but the reality is that not all female Disney protagonists are royal characters. Some characters (like Princess Tiana from the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog) marry into their Disney Princess status. Others are born into
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22 August
Rep For Barbara Walters Calls Attack Accusations “Impossible to Believe”
On December 30, 2022, legendary news journalist and television personality Barbara Walters passed away. Walters was one of the most well-known journalists in the industry and shattered the glass ceiling for many female journalists who came after her. Throughout her storied career, Walters worked as a researcher and then an anchor for networks owned by both ABC and NBC. When she signed a $5 million
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22 August
Disney Announces New ‘Frozen’ Project!
Disney has announced a new Frozen podcast in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the beloved, fan-favorite movie, which was released in 2013. Ten years ago, Disney fans all around the world were treated to what would become one of the most beloved franchises of all time with the release of Frozen in 2013. The film tells the story of Princess Anna and Princess Elsa. As written by Box Office Mojo
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22 August
Disney Tries One Last Attempt to Improve ‘Little Mermaid’ Box Office Success
In what looks like a bit of a desperate move, Disney is taking one last plunge into the sea of theaters with a sing-along edition of its live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Scheduled for release in select theaters across the United States on August 25th, this re-release comes as an unexpected twist in the tale of a film that, despite being a commercial success, has failed to make waves a
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21 August
Fans Called Out on Hypocrisy Over Rachel Zegler’s ‘Snow White’ Comments
Nearly seven years ago, Disney announced that they were in the early stages of a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Five years later, West Side Story star Rachel Zegler was cast as the titular princess. Almost immediately after Zegler's casting was announced, people had problems. They did not like Disney's choice, as Zegler is part Polish and part Colombian. The actress did not
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21 August
Court Ruling Crushes Disney’s A.I. Dreams
One of the main hangups between the studios and writers' and actors' guilds is the use of artificial intelligence. Studios desperately want to use it as often as possible to save money, while writers and actors see this as the death of their profession. The Walt Disney Company is so desperate to get into the A.I. game that they have posted 11 jobs for people with “expertise in artificial int
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