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May- 2023 -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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18 May
Dreamworks Seems to Mock ‘Little Mermaid’ With New Villain
These days, more and more fairy tale retellings or fantasy adventure movies seem to revel in turning well-known stories or tropes on their head — and now, one of Disney's most iconic fairy tale retellings is getting a taste of its own medicine as its character is turned into a monstrous villain! ‘The Little Mermaid' With a Twist In the upcoming animated movie called Ruby Gillman, Teena
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18 May
Official Date Announced to Meet the New Live-Action Ariel Character in Disney Parks
She wants to be where the people are, and you'll want to head to Disney Parks for Ariel's official meet-and-greet date. Rumors have been swimming around the highly-anticipated live-action remake, The Little Mermaid, since the trailer's release in September 2022. With the mermaid movie hitting theaters on May 26, Ariel fans can look forward to seeing her on and off-screen in Disney Parks. Shared in
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18 May
First Disney, Now This: Another Dwayne Johnson Series Reportedly Cancelled
Disney's effort to maintain its clean reputation, especially when it comes to dissociating with stars who may give them bad press is well known. One of the best examples of this is Johnny Depp and Disney's dropping him during his trial. Depp was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife, Amber Heard, after which the veteran actor lost a lot of contracts, including his most iconic and famous role
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18 May
Pixar’s Most “Complex” Animated Character Ever Lights up the Screen in a Brand-New Film
Pixar takes the animation crown when it comes to dreaming up complicated characters that leave their marks on viewers' minds. From Finding Dory's camouflaging Septopus, Hank, who took the design team two years to finalize, to the light-emitting Joy from Inside Out, Pixar is no stranger to animation innovation. This time, the personification pros at Pixar have taken on the monumental task of develo
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18 May
Disney Announces a Limited-Time Deal for National Streaming Day
Something special happens when worlds collide in our favorite series, and characters make cameos at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disney Parks fans rejoiced when ABC's hit comedy show “Home Economics” rolled out its third season with the Haymakers headed to Disneyland, and audiences got to lean into the Disney nostalgia alongside the characters. In honor of National Streaming Day
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18 May
Is Disney Backing Meghan Markle in a Scene from ‘The Little Mermaid’?
Disney is notorious for leaving easter eggs in movies, series, and attractions throughout Disney Parks. Fans have caught several instances of art imitating life in Disney flicks, like the scene from The Lion King when Pumba references In The Heat of The Night (1967), exclaiming, “They call me Mr. Pig!” as a nod to the line “They call me Mister Tibbs.” In a more recent scene from Disney’s live-acti
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