Movies & Entertainment
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Jul- 2023 -5 July
Disney Plus Axes Original Film 7 Weeks After It Airs, Reveals Fatal Flaw in Disney Content
With over 100 original films and television shows and counting dropped from Disney’s streaming service, there’s no telling which project will be next on the chopping block. Three years since Disney launched Disney Plus, the Walt Disney Company continues to move its content around like a Rubik’s cube to perfect its profitability. Since the second-quarter earnings call when Disney CEO Bob Iger asser
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5 July
‘Mulan’ Voice Actress and Singer Passes Away
A beloved pioneer for Chinese-American singers in America has tragically passed away after a long battle living with depression. Coco Lee Passes Away Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born American singer and voice actor for Fa Mulan in the Mandarin dub of Disney's Mulan, was announced dead at age 48. With her bright smile and remarkable talent, Lee captivated audiences worldwide, leaving a mark on the music
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5 July
Could a Carousel of Progress Film Be Coming Soon?
Between The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Disney fans have become familiar with—and often lamented—live-action remakes. Nostalgia is at the forefront of Disney fandom, and Walt Disney certainly wasn’t cranking out CGI films. The hand-drawn classic Disney characters captured Disney fans from the start of Walt Disney Animation Studios, which is why so many enthusiasts have resented the modern ad
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5 July
Beloved Star’s Reputation Destroyed by Accusations of Disowning Lesbian Daughter
A tender moment from Jackie Chan's new movie Ride On has caused quite an uproar on social media. The footage seems wholesome enough. The actor plays a fictional version of himself, having a successful stunt and film career. The moment uses real footage of his old movies that he watches with his daughter. However, the praise quickly spiraled out of control, leading to serious accusations about the
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4 July
Religious Discrimination from Disney? Actor Claims They Mocked his Christian Faith
One of the primary tenets of the Disney brand is its inclusivity. From ensuring different cultures and peoples are well-represented to working on its LGBTQ representation in recent years. Even in the Disney Parks, we've seen this to be true with EPCOT's various pavilions and the celebrations of different festivals, including Dia de los Muertos, the Candlelight Processional for Christmas (among oth
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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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