Movies & Entertainment
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Jul- 2023 -4 July
Fans Campaign for Muppet Remakes of Disney Films, Especially ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The Muppets — unique puppets created by Jim Henson — are cinema icons with a special place in many Disney Fanatics' hearts. Muppets like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Beaker have been particularly popular, and the Muppets have all starred in many films. Now, the Muppets might be getting a chance to expand their fame even further; Disney fans have begun clamoring for Muppet re
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4 July
How Disney Inspired John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and Disney/The Beatles Cameo that Was Not To Be
We've all been inspired by Disney movies. Whether it was to dream a little more or wish for something we always wanted, Disney films have inspired generations of kids worldwide. It was precisely the way that Walt Disney wanted it. He wanted to create stories inspiring people to grow beyond their small lot in life. After World War II, Disney films found an audience with two young boys living in Liv
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4 July
Disney Owned Pixar, Disney Animation, And A Third Animation Division That Never Made a Movie
In the 1990s, Disney Animation Studios was on top of the world. They released hit after hit, including some of the most iconic Disney films ever: Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and Lion King (1994). But in 1995, Pixar Studios released Toy Story and changed the game. When Disney faced an adversary, they did what they usually do: buy it, which came later. Pixar and Disney had a coopera
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4 July
Small Town, Big Dreams: Unlikely Actress Cast in All-new Disney+ Movie
A dream is a wish your heart makes, and Disney is a hub for making wishes come true. From an unexpected upgrade from a Cast Member to an unknown actress cast in a big-budget film, Disney practices what it preaches when it comes to making dreams a reality. Disney even offers the Disney Dreamers Academy to teens aspiring to become filmmakers like Walt Disney. Two students from the program were invit
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4 July
Indiana Jones’ Insane Budget Makes Box Office Disaster Worse for Disney
The last outing for Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is an expensive endeavor for the Walt Disney Company. The summer blockbuster has been placed among the most expensive movies ever made, but its box office showing has fallen short. Lucasfilm is facing another disaster, with the film failing to do anything impressive in its opening weekend. Furthermore, it turns out the budget for Indiana Jones and
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3 July
Disney Stock Downgraded as Company Struggles Hit Wall Street
For three years, The Walt Disney Company struggled under the new leadership of Bob Chapek. During Chapek's tenure, the theme parks were forced to close due to COVID, which hit the company hard. However, things did not get better for Chapek once the Parks reopened. Disney continued to struggle as fans became angry over skyrocketing prices and declining quality. Chapek's poor leadership wasn't only
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3 July
Scene From ‘Indiana Jones’ Gets Backlash for a Controversial Effect That Disney “Almost” Got Right
Hollywood is notorious for pushings its actors to age backward. Seemingly segmenting anyone over 30 into an “aging” category, it's an anomaly when actors withstand the test of time with silver screen appearances. Sometimes it takes being associated with an artisan class of box-office-breaking films, especially ones like Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford, the man behind two of Disney and fil
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3 July
Disney’s Biggest Loss of the Decade Is a Major Win for the LGBTQ+ Community
Disney has been hurting for an animated hit for the last year, and Netflix just swooped in and turned its rejected project into animated gold. Debuting with a fiery 94% freshness score on rotten tomatoes, the film Disney passed up, Nimona, resonated with millions of fans. Premiering June 30, the tale of empathy, acceptance, and perseverance didn't just stick it to “the Institute.” It d
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2 July
Experts Predict That Live-Action ‘Moana’ Will Trump ‘The Little Mermaid’
The new live-action Little Mermaid created turmoil in the Disney-loving community before its theatrical release this past Memorial Day weekend, attracting the hateful attention of racist trolls and dividing Disney fans who welcomed Halle Bailey to the role of Ariel but found a new hatred for the Awkwafina rap in the new movie. The box office performance of The Little Mermaid has made it clear that
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2 July
Actress Claims She Was Fired From Starring Disney Role as a Child Because She Wasn’t “Pretty Enough”
The Disney Channel during the 90s was a great and memorable time for many millennials. The channel was full of hit shows like Growing Pains, Ducktales, Goof Troop, Brotherly Love, and others. One of the most popular shows on the channel was Boy Meets World. Boy Meets World starred Ben Savage as Cory Matthews. The show revolved around Cory's friends — played by Rider Strong and Danielle Fishe
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