Movies & Entertainment
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Aug- 2022 -25 August
D23 Expo UPDATE: Livestream Schedule Announced!
The live stream schedule for D23 has been released and features an incredible lineup of panels, ceremonies, and more! There's much to look forward to for this year's D23 Expo. Disney has been hyping up the event, and rightfully so, with content and panels from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Branded Television; Disney Games and Marvel Games; National Geographic; and more. Related: A
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25 August
‘Pocahontas’ Star Irene Bedard Arrested
In a sad update, Irene Bedard, the voice behind Pocahontas in Disney's animated feature film, was arrested last Friday. Disney stars are often in the spotlight for not-so-great reasons, and this recent report of the Pocahontas star is much the same. Bedard was arrested in Greene County, Ohio, for disorderly conduct—the arrest report is not pretty. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, poli
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25 August
Johnny or Not, Jerry Bruckheimer Reaffirms ‘Pirates 6’ is Setting Sail
Focus on a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie was reignited this week when the franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed–or, more so, arguably, reaffirmed and validated previous reports–that a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie was underway at Walt Disney Studios. The moviemaker spoke with Giant Freaking Robot and shared his excitement that long-time screenwriter for the franc
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24 August
New Trailer for A Disney Classic’s Live-Action Remake Released
Fans of the classic Disney films rejoice: Disney has just dropped its trailer for the live-action adaptation of the beloved feature Pinocchio, finally giving fans a proper look at–and listen to–the little wooden boy, his little conscious, and the other characters. Set to premiere on Disney+ on Disney Plus Day, the movie is directed by Academy Award® winner Robert Zemeckis. Zemeckis is
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23 August
Disney Heiress Calls Out Company for Treatment of Workers in New Film
Abigail Disney recently called out the Walt Disney Company for its treatment of its workers while promoting her upcoming directorial feature. Slated for a September release, The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales (2022), directed by Kathleen Hughes and Abigail Disney, just released its trailer, giving viewers a preview of what can be expected in the full-length film. The film premiered at the Su
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22 August
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return’ Premieres Next Month on Disney Plus
After making waves with the release of Obi-Wan Kenobi earlier this year, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return will premiere next month on Disney Plus. The fan-favorite Jedi Master, played by Ewan McGregor, will be returning to the screens for a behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated and mixed-reviewed original series. Related: PHOTOS: A First Look at the Returning Obi-Wan Kenobi Per Disney Pl
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22 August
Disney+ Day Is Announced for 2022
Disney+ Day was arguably one of the highlights of the year for Disney fans back in 2021, after the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and Disney concentrated its efforts on the streaming service Disney+ so that Disney fans could enjoy some Disney magic from the relative safety of their own homes. Now, Disney+ Day is back with some new treats for the streaming service's customers! Disney+ Day
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21 August
Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ghost Host Theory Confirmed?
In a subtle merch release, Disney may have just confirmed many fans’ theory about the Haunted Mansion Ghost Host. Most Theme Park Guests are thoroughly familiar with the Haunted Mansion attraction. It features several spooky elements; per the Disney website, it is a spirited tour wherein, “The disembodied voice of the Ghost Host is your private guide through the cadaverous realm of an eerie
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20 August
Meet Jack Sparrow’s Long-Lost ‘Twin Brother’
Johnny Depp has been the talk of the town in recent months, both due to the latest news about the Depp vs Heard trial (a defamation trial involving the Finding Neverland actor, his ex-wife Amber Heard, and Heard's op-ed in the Washington Post) and due to his statement during the trial about returning to the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Johnny Depp's biggest
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19 August
Raya Is Becoming an Official Disney Princess
Fans of Kumandra, rejoice! Raya, the heroine from the 2021 Walt Disney Animation Studios animated movie Raya and the Last Dragon, is officially becoming a Disney princess and joining the official Disney princess lineup this year. Raya will be standing among classic Disney princesses like Cinderella, and more modern Disney heroines like Merida, as the Southeast Asian heroine becomes another iconic
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