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Jan- 2022 -21 January
Did Lucasfilm Throw Away Its One Non-Star Wars (and Indy) Project?
Does the title Children of Blood and Bone ring a bell? Well, it is the title of a young adult fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi that we were told Lucasfilm was doing an adaptation of at Disney's Investor Day back in December 2020. Fans were told that the book series–meant to be a trilogy–was going be the foundation of Lucasfilm's non-Star Wars story universe. However, it does not look like
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21 January
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – First Disney Song Ever to Reach #1 in UK
Okay, “we don't talk about Bruno,” but can we keep talking about how popular that song continues to be? Only days after dethroning “Let it Go” from Frozen as the highest-charted Disney song, we now know that “We Don't Talk About Bruno” has also gained massive popularity outside of America. Lin-Manuel's group number which features performances from Rhenzy Feliz,
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21 January
A “Cool Runnings” Return – Jamaica’s Bobsled Team Going to 2022 Olympics
Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It's bobsled time! For the first time in 20 years, Jamaica's four-man bobsled team qualified for the Winter Olympics, and Disney movie fans should be excited. First appearing in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, the incredible underdog story was immortalized further by the 1993 Disney movie Cool Runnings starring the late John Candy. They haven
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21 January
Jennifer Lee: No Quality Difference Between Disney+, Theatrical Features
Disney+ vs. Theatrical Release. Since Spring 2020, the decision to release theatrical-quality features from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios on the still-young streaming service was argued to be the best option from both a health and safety and financial standpoint. But recently, as people's confidence builds and movies like Spider-Man: No Way Home record pre-pandemic Box
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20 January
“Aristocats” Live-Action Remake Reportedly in the Works
It appears there is another Disney animated classic that is about to receive the “Live-Action Remake” treatment: The Aristocats. The news comes from Deadline which published an exclusive stating unnamed sources told them, “an adaptation of The Aristocats is in early development with the studio’s live-action team. Will Gluck and Keith Bunin will pen the script, with Gluck produci
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20 January
After 30 Years, Original Jafar Bidding Adieu to “Aladdin” Role
The name Jonathan Freeman should be etched in the walls of Disney Villan history. After bringing the conniving Jafar to life for Disney's 1992 Animated Classic Aladdin, Freeman continued to voice the evil vizier. Then, he became one of the few actors to bring an animated character to life in person, by accepting the role of Jafar in Disney's Broadway production of Aladdin in 2011. His stage run as
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20 January
‘How I Met Your Father’ Actress Hilary Duff Continues to Hope For a ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Comeback
Remakes, sequels, and spin-offs are definitely nothing new in the world of Disney — and even though the hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire ended back in 2004, its star Hilary Duff is not done hoping for another Lizzie encore. The actress has recently been making the rounds with interviews about her newest show, and she's revealed some tidbits about the Lizzie McGuire revival (which was a
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20 January
Halle Bailey Shares Emotional Response to Filming “Part of Your World” for Disney’s Live-Action “Little Mermaid
Production is finishing up on Disney's new live-action retelling of The Little Mermaid (1989) with the film set to debut in 2023. Singer, songwriter, and actress Halle Bailey, who is playing the role of Ariel in the new adaptation, has previously shared her excitement with fans over the opportunity to play such an iconic Disney character, and she recently shared the details of one song from the fi
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20 January
Live-Action Cold-Weather Sports in Disney Movies
Whether you are more of an active cold-weather sports participant yourself or one who finds cozy comfort in watching such pursuits from the audience or on your television at home, everyone could do with a warming dose of Disney’s take on such endeavors. In fact, Walt Disney Entertainment has produced several inspiring movies in the spirit of cold weather sportsmanship over the years, all of which
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20 January
OpEd: I Have to Say It – ‘Encanto’ es No Bueno, Here’s Why
Everybody's talking about how “amazing” Encanto is, but now, here's the proverbial “Bruno” ready to say the things no one wants to hear. Disney's 60th Animated Feature fell far short of its potential and expectations and left me disappointed and–honestly–frustrated. I am speaking out in this OpEd, hoping that I am not alone in the following sentiments. But first
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