Movies & Entertainment
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Aug- 2023 -10 August
New Disney Bundle Coming Soon!
It's been just about four years since The Walt Disney Company launched its very own streaming platform, Disney+. Disney+ was launched in November 2019, but it was not the only streamer owned by Disney. Earlier that year — in May 2019 — Comcast relinquished its majority shares in Hulu to Disney. Because Disney owned both streamers, as well as ESPN, it launched the Disney Bundle. Guests
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10 August
Alternate Version of ‘Moana’ Song Stuns Listeners
If you think you know the iconic Moana song “How Far I'll Go” by heart — even during brain surgery — then try learning this new version for some extra Disney magic! How Far I'll Go…to Malta! A Maltese Disney fan named Sarah Micallef Muscat has just created her own viral non-English version of the Polynesian Disney Princess's song. Even though this version of the Disne
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10 August
Reality TV Star Exposes Disneyland Past, Punished for Being “Too Sexy”
Many California residents will recognize reality TV star Heather Dubrow from the reality shows Botched and Real Housewives of Orange County, but Disney fans might recognize the actress and television personality from a Disneyland Park stage show! In a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the mother of four revealed that (aside from several TV roles) some of her pre-reality sh
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10 August
After Weeks of Constant Backlash, Iger Changes Tune on Striking Workers
It's been 100 days since Hollywood's writers hit the picket lines, wanting a new contract that focuses on compensation, minimum staffing in writers' rooms, and better residuals from streaming platforms. Two months after the Writers Guild went on strike, they were joined by the more than 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild. The actors were also unable to come to an agreement with the studios
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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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