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Jul- 2023 -13 July
Disney Actors Officially on Strike! What Happens Now?
SAG-AFTRA actors and members have officially joined WAG writers in their strike against major Hollywood studios. Creatives across the entertainment industry are digging their feet in to demand better pay rates, streaming residuals, and working conditions while addressing artificial intelligence’s growing presence in the entertainment industry. Now that the Hollywood strike is officially started, m
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13 July
Could Disney’s Emmy-Nominated Production Become an EGOT Winner?
Disney's animated classics might feature princesses (and frogs) from different countries and periods, but they all share a common characteristic. Musical numbers written by prolific composers like EGOT Alan Menken and almost-EGOT Lin-Manuel Miranda make classics like The Little Mermaid (1989) and newer hits like Moana (2016) adaptable (and lovable) to multiple audiences. Despite backlash in the me
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13 July
‘The Challenges Are Greater Than I Anticipated’ Iger Gets Brutally Honest About Disney’s Films
Now that Disney CEO Bob Iger has decided to stay with the company through 2026, he realizes that some work must be done. In an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, Iger admitted that Disney's recent output of films has been “disappointing,” and there is still work to be done to bring the Walt Disney Studios back to profitability. Disappointing Returns Iger took a brutally honest approach
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13 July
Striking Writers Gain New Ally as Studios Say It Will “Drag on” Until They “Lose Their Houses”
A war is waging in Hollywood, and according to studio executives, the end is nowhere in sight. After the July 12 deadline set by SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher passed without resolutions for writers' demands, negotiators for Hollywood's actor's union recommended a strike after a unanimous strike authorization vote. Picket lines might start as early as Thursday, July 13, after over four weeks of
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13 July
‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ Producer Passes Away, Aged 73
Walt Disney Studios animator and producer of films like The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Randy Fullmer, has passed away at 73. Credited with bridging the technological gap in animation between the 90s and '00s, Fullmer’s artistic talents have been the driving force behind some of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved films. Randy Fullmer’s Legacy Getting hi
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12 July
Disney Movies and Shows Could Come to a Grinding Halt
There's a lot that goes into a movie before it hits the big screen. Heck, there's a lot that goes into making a movie before the actors even arrive on set. Each film and television show has hundreds — if not thousands of people — that are all essential to making the final project come together. However, the script and the acting are what the audience hears and sees, so many consider th
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12 July
Police Investigate Erotic Image Shown During ‘Super Mario Bros Movie’ Screening
Everyone's favorite Italian plumber found himself in a bit of controversy recently. While The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a smash hit at the global box office, that hasn't saved it from being caught up in a police investigation over a lewd image being shown to children during a movie screening. The dilemma has parents questioning just how this could have happened. Let's A-Go! The Super Mario Bros.
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12 July
It’s Not Over! A New Twist in Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard
More than a year ago, the world watched as Pirates of the Caribbean superstar Johnny Depp battled his ex-wife — Aquaman actress Amber Heard — in a Virginia courtroom. Depp was suing Heard for $50 million, claiming she defamed him when she wrote an OpEd for The Washington Post in 2018. In the OpEd, Heard never used Depp's name, but claimed that she was the victim of domestic violence du
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12 July
Disney Announces Show Featuring Ritualistic Killing and a Blood Drinking Cult
Disney has had its fair share of shows recently that demonstrate the company is expanding to reach a wide variety of audiences, but some of its shows have caused a certain amount of confusion among audiences, given their themes. Earlier this year, the company caused an uproar on social media when it released details about its new German show, Pauline, which will tell the story of a pregnant teen t
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12 July
Disney+ Releases All-New ‘Bluey’ Episodes, Waters Them Down First
Just as we reach the point of summer when parents have run out of crafts and water play ideas, the world's favorite Blue Heeler family is swooping in for the rescue. Disney+ may have been breaking out its content-cutting scissors for original films like Crater, but the streaming service wouldn't dream of letting the most lovable family of pups loose. The BBC Studios series “Bluey” has
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