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Jul- 2023 -11 July
Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Cast Might Ghost Their Own Premiere
Some famous haunts have been making headlines lately. Between the Essence Festival in New Orleans, temporary closures of the fan-favorite Disney attraction, and whispers of a Hatbox Ghost entering the Parks, the Haunted Mansion houses plenty of media attention. As Haunted Mansion closes in on its July 28 theatrical debut, Disney announced some ghoul-ing details about the film’s premiere. Directed
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11 July
Timothée Chalamet Shines In New ‘Wonka’ Trailer
In 1971, Paramount Studios brought the Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to life with its release of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The movie starred Gene Wilder as the famed candy maker and Peter Ostrum as Charlie. While the movie was not a hit right off the bat, it has since become a cult classic. The draw of Dahl's novel didn't fade and, in 2005, Warner Bros. teamed u
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11 July
James Cameron Leaks Additional Sequels Coming for Popular Franchise
Influential Director and Producer James Cameron has seemingly confirmed the existence of two new sequels for a popular franchise he spearheaded. The funny thing is the authentication of these sequels has yet to be announced by Disney's 20th Century Studios. Cameron accidentally leaked the news via an interview discussing selling his California ranch. Hidden in the responses is a direct confirmatio
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10 July
Disney Star Called Out For Scamming Fans With “Giveaway”
For more than a decade, young actress Skai Jackson was a big part of the Disney family. Jackson first appeared on the Disney Channel hit show, Jessie, which also starred Debbie Ryan. She then reprised the role of Zuri Ross in the popular spinoff show, Bunk'd. Skai would continue to reprise her character Zuri in K.C. Undercover Good Luck Charlie, Austin & Ally, and Disney Monstober. Jackson was als
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10 July
Disney Joins Forces With Hulu’s Top Show to Combat Childhood Hunger’s Worst Season
A Mouse and a Bear are teaming up for a good cause. With Disney and Hulu becoming intertwined, the number-one-rated FX series, “The Bear,” is helping lead the charge to feed hungry children during the most vulnerable time of the year. “The Bear,” a gripping series following a team of misfits flipping a crumbling building into a Michelin-Star dining spot, shines a light on c
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10 July
Avast Ye! Disney Once Saved Our Favorite Buccaneer’s Career, Despite Current Amber Heard Drama
The drama between the Walt Disney Company and our favorite swash-buckling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow—better known as Johnny Depp—has been going on for years now, ever since the Mouse House cut ties with him during the court case he was embroiled in with his ex-wife Amber Heard. Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse, and while fighting these allegations, Depp ended up being dropped by many of the b
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10 July
Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Film Accused of Cultural Appropriation
In 2003, Disney released a movie based on one of its most iconic theme park attractions — the Haunted Mansion. The movie of the same name starred Eddie Murphy as Jim Evers, a work-focused realtor who takes his family to an old mansion that he hopes to sell. Shockingly, the mansion is haunted! And Jim and his family must try to escape. Sadly, the movie completely bombed, and fans consider it
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10 July
AI is Taking Over the World, But Mickey Mouse Isn’t Worried About Losing His Job
The AI revolution has become one of the most talked about and controversial developments in the tech world, especially when it comes to the topic of how it's going to replace artists and creatives. The Walt Disney Company has more than demonstrated its ability to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance its storytelling technology. From creating Mark Hamill's likeness in The Mandalo
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10 July
Groundbreaking ABC Star Dies, Aged 48
Jeffrey Carlson, the actor who broke television ground portraying the first transgender character on ABC's “All My Children,” has died aged 48. Drama Critics' Circle president Adam Feldman broke the news of the “powerful and painful loss” on Twitter Sunday, July 9. No cause of death was reported. The California native was born in 1975, and his mother reportedly named him af
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10 July
Lucasfilm Reportedly Fires Controversial Executive After Latest Film Flops
A top executive at Lucasfilm may be taking her final bow—for real this time. After years of speculation and the clock running out on a contract shakily renewed in 2021, rumors are swirling that Kathleen Kennedy is officially ousted from the film-making giant. With over 70 feature film credits, 120 Academy Award nominations, and 27 wins, Kennedy’s resume is nothing to scoff at. Still, her tenure at
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