Movies & Entertainment
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Aug- 2022 -29 August
Oscar-Winning Pixar Filmmaker Dies of Cancer
Pixar Animation Studios veteran Ralph Eggleston passed away this week after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56 years old. Hired by Pixar to work on what was to be the first-ever computer animated feature film, Toy Story, Eggleston contributed to most of the studios’ portfolio, from Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles to Inside Out and Soul. But before coming to Pixar, Eggleston worked
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29 August
‘Cosmic Rewind’ Shocks and Disappoints Passengers During Malfunction
It will be no surprise to many frequent Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort Guests that a lot of less-than-glamorous work goes on behind the scenes in order to produce the Disney magic that so many Disney fanatics love to embrace on Disney vacations. However, during a recent malfunction, one of Disney's newest roller coasters gave its passengers a particularly bleak look at the Marvel ma
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29 August
‘Star Wars’ Villain Scares Guests in Disneyland
Kylo Ren, one of the most famous Star Wars villains aside from Darth Vader, had a bit of an embarrassing moment recently — and the villain seems determined to make up for that embarrassment by scaring Disney Guests even more than usual! Kylo Ren is a villain from the more recent films in the Star Wars franchise, and is usually played by the actor Adam Driver (shown below). However, the inter
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26 August
Danny DeVito Challenges Disney to Cast Him For Live-Action ‘Hercules’
Disney has apparently loved doing live-action adaptations of its classic animated movies in recent years. Even though some adaptations (like the 2017 remake Beauty and the Beast) did not do well, others like the 2015 movie Cinderella or the 2019 film Aladdin did. Now, Hercules is next up for the live-action treatment, and one of the actors from the first Disney movie recently spoke up. Suffice it
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26 August
Fans Mock Dwayne Johnson for ‘Embarrassing’ Behavior
Dwayne Johnson, the actor and former pro-wrestler known as “the Rock,” is usually a national treasure in Disney audiences’ minds. After all, the wrestler has (like fellow former pro wrestler Dave Bautista) transitioned into film with surprising success. Dwayne Johnson's comedic chops, good looks, and self-deprecating style have made him a perennial charmer — but recently, fans ha
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26 August
Jack Sparrow’s Sidekick Comments on ‘Pirates 6’
 When the Pirates of the Caribbean films come to mind, there is arguably no character who will become a topic of discussion faster than Captain Jack Sparrow. The swashbuckling pirate played by Johnny Depp might have been accompanied by other stellar characters like Elizabeth Swann or Will Turner, but Captain Jack Sparrow typically came first in fans’ minds — and now that Jack Sparrow might n
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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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