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Feb- 2022 -6 February
OpEd: Can Disney Fans Make Our Own Princesses?
Disney princesses have always had their own fans, with the occasional Disney fan preferring the classic iconic Disney princesses Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty (also known as Aurora or Briar Rose) while other fans have gravitated towards the more modern Disney heroines who shun romance and sport more realistic body types, such as Moana or Luisa Madrigal. But with Disney continuing to
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6 February
Awkwafina Responds to “Blaccent” Accusations after NAACP Nomination
Cancel culture has come into play once again as Awkwafina, an Asian American actress who has become a staple for Disney and Marvel in recent years (after starring in hits like the 2018 movies Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean's Eight), faces a new wave of criticism for her “blaccent” after being nominated for an NAACP Image Award. The NAACP Awards are not just focused on Black performers, bu
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4 February
List: Disney Buddy Pictures Perfect for ‘Pal-entine’s Day’
If Disney movies have you looking for anything but a wishing star, it's your prince or princess and your best pal! Whether you're feeling a buddy-loving bromance, or a girl's night in, Disney has a way of reminding its audience to appreciate friendships. D23 made a list of the best buddy pictures for your upcoming Pal-entine's day. Here are my top 3 favorites: 1. Luca Who doesn't have great summe
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4 February
Did Disney+ Manager Accidentally Drop ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Release Date?
It appears that one of the most highly-anticipated additions to Disney+, and Lucasfilm's Star Wars franchise as a whole, might have had its release date revealed! Disney+ Global Program Manager Brandon SanGiovanni sent out a Tweet on February 3, 2022, which said: “Our very own Obi-Wan wi be saying “hello, there,” on Disney+… May 2022.” Check it out: SanGiovanni quick
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4 February
Disney Plus Update: ‘Goosebumps’ Live-Action Series in Development
Goosebumps will once again go from the page to the screen. This time as a Disney+ Original Series. According to Variety, Disney+ ordered 10 episodes to be made from R.L. Stine's beloved books. This is the latest development since word of a new series was first reported in April 2020. The Variety exclusive states: The series follows a group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upo
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4 February
How Christy Carlson Romano Led Disney Channel’s Girl Power Movement
Actress Christy Carlson Romano is most known by Disney fans for her role as Disney Channel's Ren from Even Stevens (2000-2003), the title character of Kim Possible (2002-2007), Captain Stone in Cadet Kelly (2002), Belle on Broadway's Beauty and the Beast, and more. In recent years, the actress has been spending some time reminiscing on past projects on her YouTube channel, where she recently disc
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4 February
Susan Egan Is Playing Mother Gothel
Susan Egan might have been the original Belle in the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and the sarcastic heroine Megara in Hercules, but now the actress and singer has revealed that she's playing a Disney villain for part of Disney Princess – the Concert, which is currently on tour and features performers like Courtney Reed, Aisha Jackson, Christy Altomare, Arielle Jacobs, Annelies
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4 February
“Rapunzel Is Neurotic as All Get-Out”: Susan Egan on Relatable Disney Princesses
It's no secret that Disney princesses have come a long way from the original damsel in distress archetype that they were known for — even though some Disney fans still attest to the strength of beloved princess characters like Cinderella or Snow White — and Disney actress Susan Egan enthused about the evolution of Disney princesses recently on the D23 podcast! Susan Egan is best known
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4 February
“Every CEO of a Company Is a Disney Princess”: Susan Egan Discusses Disney Heroines
Susan Egan has many impressive credits as an actress, singer, and producer, but she is best known for her two Disney roles: the official Disney princess Belle in the original Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and the Disney heroine Megara in Hercules (1997). Susan is currently touring with Disney Princess – The Concert alongside other Disney princess actresses (including Courtney R
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4 February
Disney’s ‘The Art of Encanto’ Book is Available Free Online for a Limited Time
With campaigns for the Oscars underway, Walt Disney Animation Studios has been releasing select “Art of” books free online for a limited time. The latest book to be shared digitally for free is The Art of Encanto (2021) offering fans a look at 180 pages of early sketches, concept art, animation concepts, landscape designs, and more for one of the year's top films. View The Art of Encan
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