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May- 2023 -19 May
Bibbidi Bobbidi Bailey: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Pulls off a Heartwarming Surprise Visit
While The Little Mermaid has been getting five fins up from film critics after the film's LA and London premieres, the highest praise the film's star has gotten began with the teaser trailer. In a viral video following the live-action remake's trailer, tiny viewers were filled with wonder as they watched the first black Ariel (Halle Bailey) swim across the screen. Exclaiming, “She looks like
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19 May
Rumors of the Removal of ‘Howard’ Documentary from Disney+ Enrage Fans
Disney fans who were on the Twitter-verse this morning would have noted many frustrated Disney Fanatics who were complaining about the removal of one particular documentary from the Disney+ collections. Fans across the board were utterly bemused at the possibility of Disney removing a movie about one of the most important people behind the Disney Renaissance from its collections. Who was Howard As
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19 May
‘Moana’ Actress Clears up Rumors About the New Live-Action Dwayne Johnson Film
Make way for news about one of the latest live-action Disney remakes surfing the pipeline. After producer Dwayne Johnson delivered an announcement for a reimagined Moana film on Maui’s shores, Disney fans had mixed responses. With the latest update shared by the original film’s star, some Moana enthusiasts might start to resemble a fiery Te Fiti. The 2016 film, Moana, brought enchanting music, pee
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19 May
Former Disney Star Dishes on her Reputation: “I Wear My Empowerment at All Times. “
Having a Disney past is not always the easiest thing to carry. In the past, Disney stars have spoken out about the difficulties and challenges that come with working for Disney—usually as part of the Disney Channel—and the impact it’s had on them. Stars like Dove Cameron, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato have all shared their experiences working with Disney in the past. Selena Gomez has explained the
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19 May
“Couldn’t Think of Anyone Better”: Critics Praise “HYPNOTIZING” Performance from Halle Bailey in ‘Little Mermaid’
The Little Mermaid has been one of the most talked about Disney live-action remakes, even though the film hasn’t officially been released yet. Disney has received much criticism from fans for its “wokeness” in its casting of Black singer-songwriter and actress Halle Bailey in the role of Princess Ariel. The casting decision has come up repeatedly, with various fans and actors coming to Disney’s de
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19 May
Here’s the Scuttlebutt: Alan Menken Shares Why Songs Did (and Didn’t) Make It to ‘The Little Mermaid’ Soundtrack
“Part of Your World” is the shower-belting Disney song that has been part of our worlds for 34 years, and it's arguably a bigger hit than Frozen's “Let It Go.” Jodie Benson's voice carried us through the last few decades as Ariel and the late Pat Carroll spoke to our poor unfortunate souls with her powerful voice behind Ursula. With classic songs from the original film ceme
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19 May
Disney Princess Reveals Why She’s Forbidden From Returning to Work
These days, many Disney Fanatics already know that Disney character performers must endure a lot of discomforts, both physically and mentally, for very little pay. You don't need ‘dedicated Disney fan' status to notice these Disney employees' hardships, either — all it takes is one look at Winnie the Pooh sweltering in Florida heat, or Belle deftly dodging a man trying to unzip her dre
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18 May
Popular ‘Little Mermaid’ Satire Blatantly Ignores Halle Bailey
These days, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Youtube-fluent millennial who is unfamiliar with the Youtube channel called “How It Should Have Ended.” This longstanding Youtube series is famous for its humorous and spot-on parodies of classic or blockbuster films, ranging from Guardians of the Galaxy movies to the newest Jurassic World. These animated videos often point out enormous plot
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18 May
Iconic Disney Villain to Get His Own “Villainous” Series
Disney villains are some of the most important characters in Disney films. While not the primary protagonists of the films and series, they play a crucial role in the narratives by challenging the heroes and adding depth to the stories. Lately, Disney has taken to retelling villain stories, giving many of them live-action remakes and working on sharing a different side to their narrative, complica
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18 May
“That’s My Sister”: Tearful ‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey Responds to Surprise Message
Who’s cutting onions in here? For anyone who has followed the emotional journey of Halle Bailey as she broke ground as a black actress portraying Ariel, you’ve probably shed some tears along the way. Confronting racism, doubt, and criticism, Halle has withstood a media storm since the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid debuted its trailer in September 2022. Most Disney movie stars don’t have
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