Movies & Entertainment
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Mar- 2023 -17 March
‘Percy Jackson’, ‘Lost’ Star Lance Reddick Dead at 60
Sad breaking news coming out of Hollywood this evening. According to multiple reports, Lost and Percy Jackson and the Olympians star, acclaimed actor Lance Reddick, died suddenly at the age of 60. Reddick has been a staple actor in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years and has more than one hundred acting credits to his name. Most notably, Reddick played Charon in the John Wick franchi
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17 March
When Trolls Strike, Josh Gad to the Rescue
Internet trolls have been having a field day lately with Disney. It started with the casting of Halle Bailey, who is African American, in the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid. The backlash continued with the casting of Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell in Peter Pan and Wendy. Fan backlash even struck the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the casting of Nigerian-born British actor Chukwudi Iwuji as the H
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17 March
‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘Thor’ Star Reveals Blood Cancer Diagnosis
There are some actors who may not be in the headlines as much as others, but it’s hard to think of movies that you love that they weren’t in. One of those people is Sam Neill. In his more than 50 years in Hollywood, Neill has acted in a number of hit films and television shows, including The Hunt For Red October, Peter Rabbit, Peaky Blinders, and The Tudors. He also famously starred as Dr. Alan Gr
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17 March
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Host Leaving After 3 Seasons
For more than 15 years, millions of viewers tuned to ABC each week to watch celebrities tango their way across the ballroom on the hit show Dancing With the Stars. Over the years, the show has featured a number of big-name celebrities like Sugar Ray Leonard, Jerry Springer, Bill Nye (the Science Guy), Toni Braxton, John Ratzenberger, and more. Over the years, the show has not only featured a ton o
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16 March
Popular Live-Action Film Unlikely to Get Sequel
For more than a decade, The Walt Disney Company has been turning some of its most classic animated films into live-action ones. While they have been doing it occasionally for a long time, it has really picked up as of late, with dozens of Disney films getting the live-action treatment. While some of the movies were hits beloved by fans — like The Jungle Book, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beas
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16 March
Tinker Bell Actress Defends Disney Casting Amid Backlash
Two upcoming Disney movies have been at the center of entertainment news recently—The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan & Wendy. The former will see a theatrical release in May of this year, and the latter will be released directly to streaming in April. Both films have one notable thing in common—Disney cast a Black actress as a formerly white character. And this casting choice has sparked much outrag
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14 March
Disney Has Been Granted Subpoenas Against Google and Reddit. Here’s Why
The Walt Disney Company takes infringements seriously, that much is clear. And certain recent happenings are serving as proof that one should think very carefully before going up against the entertainment giant (and then preferably not do it). In news that might surprise many Disney fans, it has recently been revealed that the Walt Disney Company has been granted subpoenas against two major names
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14 March
Filmmakers Call Out Disney For Promoting ‘Little Mermaid’ During Oscars Broadcast
On March 12, Hollywood held its most star-studded event of the year — the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The show featured celebrities, hit songs, stunning outfits, and a new champagne carpet. The Oscars were broadcast on ABC, which has been broadcasting the awards show every year since 1976. While the Oscars had more viewers than it did last year — despite it being a longer show —
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14 March
Iconic Disney Star Announces First Pregnancy
One of Disney's most iconic child stars — and veritable queen of the early-aughts teen rom-com film genre — is expecting her first child! The starlet Lindsay Lohan has just announced her first pregnancy with her husband Bader Shammas, via a social media post on Instagram. Lindsay Lohan first became a star after playing twin sisters in The Parent Trap (1998), which is a cult classic (an
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13 March
Is Disney Replacing Its Animators With AI? The Truth May Be Scary
It’s no secret that Disney has been having some problems settling on a contract with its Cast Members. Walt Disney World Cast Members have been working without a contract since last October and, more recently, rejected a contract offer from Disney. CEO Bob Iger has also recently announced massive layoffs at the Walt Disney Company. It would appear to be the wrong time to be working for Disney. And
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