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May- 2023 -14 May
The Horrifying Reason Disney Animated Characters Don’t Have Mothers
As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, it's time to look back at some of the Disney moms. But there's a problem: many early Disney Animation movies don't have mothers. Which leads to a question: Why? If you think about it, quite a few Disney Animated characters don't have mothers without any explanation. In Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and Pinocchio (1940), neither of the main charac
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14 May
Florida Teacher Being Investigated for Allegedly Showing Students a Disney Film
No, this is not a headline from The Onion. This is something that is happening. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis became his crusade against all things “woke,” and part of that crusade was ensuring that teachers and schools were not “indoctrinating” or “grooming” children. Part of DeSantis' “anti-woke” crusade was signing into law Florida's “Don't
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13 May
‘Aladdin’ Star Takes Shot at ‘Little Mermaid’ Remake
As The Little Mermaid finally arrives in Theaters, one might expect the stars of other Disney live-action remakes to show support for Halle Bailey and the rest of their new peers. But that does not appear to be the case with one leading actor. Related: ‘The Little Mermaid’ Anticipates $110M for Its Opening Mena Massoud, star of Guy Ritchie's Aladdin remake, took to Twitter recently to speak
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13 May
No More Remakes, Just Give Us Cover Albums, Music Videos Instead
Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid, has held its premier and is set to hit theaters around the world soon. In the meantime, Disney has continued to release more clips for the upcoming film, specifically the recreated musical numbers. The glorified covers are, indeed, good, but fans continue to criticize its visual differences to the original, specifically for characters like Fl
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13 May
The 5 Most Memorable Disney Movie Moms
Disney Princesses usually shine in our favorite Disney films, but we can't help but fall in love with the characters shaping them. Whether animated classics or modernized CGI hits, most Disney movies set the stage with complex family dynamics that keep us invested in our beloved Disney characters. With Mother's Day upon us, there's no time like the present to acknowledge some of Disney's most icon
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13 May
FIRST LOOK: Disney Reveals Madame Leota In New Live-Action ‘Haunted Mansion’
All the way back in 2010, Disney announced that it would be making another live-action film based on its classic attraction, the Haunted Mansion. Originally, legendary filmmaker Guillermo Del Torro was brought on to direct the film and write the script. Del Torro did complete a script, but it was deemed too scary for the audience Disney wanted to target. So, the untitled Haunted Mansion project sa
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13 May
“Take It Off the List”: Twitter Protests a Disney-Pixar Film Named a Top Sequel
In the words of Mr. Incredible, “No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again. Sometimes I just want it to stay saved!” Based on a viral Twitter thread, it would appear devoted fans of The Incredibles wanted the original to stay untouched by a sequel. A tweet by @Reza_shuaib went viral on Thursday sharing a carousel of sequels considered “even be
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12 May
‘The Little Mermaid’ Star to Perform During Disney Night on ‘American Idol’
Worlds will collide this Sunday on American Idol when Disney performances take the Idol stage. Reporting live from the “World of Color” at the Pixar Pier in the Disneyland Resort, Ryan Seacrest and Mickey Mouse are kicking off a night filled with friendly competition as five American Idol contestants fight for the top spot. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are star-stud
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12 May
Everything We Know About Changes to Disney+
A lot of changes were announced for Disney+ and Hulu this week during The Walt Disney Company's Q2 earnings call. Here is a breakdown of the key changes that are about to move forward. Disney+ and Hulu will Become One App Similar to the operations of Disney+ Hotstar in foreign markets, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ and Hulu will be combined into one app. This will be to provide
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12 May
Hawaiian Locals Share a First Look at the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Remake Set
On the beach near the Hale Koa Hotel, Disney fans reeled in an unexpected glimpse of Disney's latest live-action remake: Lilo & Stitch. Newcomer Maia Kealoha, the star playing Lilo, was seen gallivanting on the beach, with speculation that her on-screen sister, Nani (Sydney Agudong), was also onsite. Related: Something’s Fishy: Twitter Reacts to the Latest Clip From ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Actio
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