Movies & Entertainment
Disney Fanatic shares the latest Disney movies, entertainment, and beyond.
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Jul- 2022 -5 July
‘Minions’ Decimates ‘Lightyear’s Box Office Performance
Even though they were not released at the same time, Illumination Entertainment’s latest animated feature film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, recorded an opening weekend box office performance that was nearly double that of Disney/Pixar’s summer film, Lightyear, and gave the Mouse House a once-in-a-blue-moon box office defeat. According to The Hollywood Reporter: “Minions: The Rise of Gru score
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5 July
Disney Keeps Dwarfs in ‘Snow White,’ Casts ‘Pirates’ Star as Grumpy
It appears that Disney will include dwarves in its live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, after all. The reimagining of the first-ever feature-length animated film has faced backlash from onlookers for most of its development as the Mouse House made it clear that it will be a far departure from the original story. Prominent Latina actress Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) is set to b
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2 July
‘Hocus Pocus’ Stars React to Sequel’s Trailer
Bette Midler and her “sisters” are back for Hocus Pocus 2, and the three actresses recently took a look at the brand-new trailer for the Hocus Pocus sequel that brings their characters back to Salem, Massachusetts! The Hocus Pocus sequel is set to premiere on the streaming platform Disney+ on September 30, according to the Tweet below from Disney itself, and the sequel also recently fi
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2 July
‘Aristocat’ Kittens Appear in Disneyland
Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse are not your everyday Disney characters showing up for Meet and Greets — but the three iconic kittens from the family of cute cats in the 1970 movie The Aristocats just made an appearance for a special Disneyland event in Disney California Adventure! Take a look at these adorable kittens strolling through Disneyland Park in the Instagram video below! The Aristoca
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2 July
Sigourney Weaver Plays Teenager in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
Sigourney Weaver has played many impressive and memorable characters over the years, but the award-winning actress's turn as Dr. Grace Augustine in the 2009 James Cameron movie Avatar was definitely a highlight — and when (spoiler alert) Weaver's character died in the first movie, most fans of Pandora would not have expected to see the American actress returning. But apparently, Sigourney We
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1 July
‘Halloweentown’ Stars Announce Engagement
The classic Halloweentown Disney Channel Original Movies are the digital equivalent of comfort food for many Disney fans, and those same fans will be excited to learn that two stars from the movies are getting married! The 1998 movie Halloweentown follows the journey of teenager Marnie Piper as she and her siblings discover that they are witches with magical powers (and that they actually are from
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1 July
Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’
The new Princess and the Frog ride that is replacing the Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain ride in late 2024 has been highly anticipated by some Disney princess fans and dreaded by others (who want Splash Mountain to stay open. However, regardless of individual opinions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is happening — and the team behind the new ride (including Walt Disney Imagineering) has shared the am
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1 July
Discover the Value of American History with ‘National Treasure’ This Weekend
The United States of America certainly has a treasured past worth celebrating. From the founding of the 13 original colonies to the establishment of a newly independent nation, there is just so much to rejoice in about living in this great nation. Perhaps you’re looking for a way to add a little more historical appreciation into your fun family follies. Well, if you’re a family that likes getting
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Hayden Christensen Explains the Physical Challenges of Playing Darth Vader
On the D23 podcast, one of the most famous actors from the Star Wars franchise spoke about his love of Disney (FYI, he and Lightyear actor Chris Evans share a favorite Disney movie!), his daughter Briar Rose's connection with the Disney princess Briar Rose, and his experience switching from Anakin Skywalker costumes to the iconic but uncomfortable Darth Vader costume in the new Disney series. Dart
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30 June
‘Baymax!’ Review: Disney Doubles Down on ‘Divisive’ Content–We Can’t Just Have Fun Anymore
Animation Rating: 10/10 Comedy Rating: 9/10 Story Rating: 5/10 Family-Friendly Rating: Debatable Overall Score: 7/10 Yesterday, another highly-anticipated series dropped on Disney+ that left this reporter disappointed. Once again, the creatives at Walt Disney Studios have figured out a way to ruin what was supposed to be a fun show for the whole family in a way that was as unnecessary and baffling
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