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May- 2022 -6 May
Bearing Through Tough Times with Mom: A ‘Brave’ Break in Disney Movie Traditions
Is there an ongoing trend in Disney-Pixar filmmaking for making mothers out to be beasts? While the release of Turning Red earlier this year serves as the most recent example for these sorts of themes, the start of such a tradition arguably goes back to Disney-Pixar’s Brave in 2012. What’s most ironic, though, is the idea that a film known to break with so many preexisting Disney traditions would
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5 May
Disney Princesses Receive Myers-Briggs Personality Types
Personality quizzes and quizzes about beloved Disney characters are always popular ways to combine entertainment with education — after all, Disney fans can learn a little bit about themselves while learning which Disney princess they're most like — and one website has just paired Disney princesses with their respective Myers-Briggs personality types! The British News Post has categori
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5 May
‘Percy Jackson’ Actors Are Announced
The new Percy Jackson series coming to Disney+ has been long-awaited by fans of the Rick Riordan book series who disliked the movie adaptations and wanted a remake (including the author Rick Riordan himself), and now we finally know who is playing the iconic trio from the Percy Jackson books! In the Percy Jackson novels (which follow the adventures of demigods, aka children who have one mortal par
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5 May
‘Moon Knight’ Directors Reveal Clues About ‘Extraordinarily Dangerous’ Character Jake Lockley
Disney+ viewers who decided to give the new Marvel series Moon Knight a try on the streaming service have been understandably surprised, confused, and emotionally moved by the show that is unlike any other Marvel show. These newcomers were also understandably shocked by the episode five plot twist — but the season finale's post-credits scene revealed the biggest plot twist of all, and it's o
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5 May
Confirmed: Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Receives Rating
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has finally given Pixar Animation Studios' latest feature film, Lightyear, an official rating before being released in theaters. There has been a lot of talk in the lead-up to the Toy Story franchise spinoff/prequel's release, and this reporter predicted that it would become Pixar's first-ever PG-13 feature-length movie. But now this reporter can co
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5 May
What Classic Novel Should You Revisit Based on Your Favorite Disney Princess?
Disney Classics The films featuring Disney Princesses are themselves based on different fairy and folktales, but the archetypes and story lines of these tales can also be seen in works of classic literature. Maybe you have heard of these books but never got around to reading them, maybe they have been sitting on your shelf without being opened, maybe you pretended to read them for class but just r
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4 May
Cancel Culture Sunk Pirates of the Caribbean Before It Came For Johnny Depp
The Origin of a Controversy Though it is now one of Disney's most beloved attractions, the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean did not always look like the ride we know now. In its concept stages, The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was envisioned as a walk-through attraction with wax figures depicting scenes of Pirates wreaking havoc and causing mayhem. However, with the success of the boat ride
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4 May
Disney Princesses Attend the Met Gala
Cassey Ho (aka Blogilates) is a Pilates instructor whose Youtube channel has almost seven million followers. She is best known for her energetic Pilates workout videos and her well-received line of athletic wear (which includes a Disney-princess-style cape!), but Blogilates is also known for her series of comics called Blogicomics. Disney or Marvel characters have been featured several times in th
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4 May
Take a Sneak Peek at Art from the Alternate Ending of ‘Turning Red’
The latest hit from Disney and Pixar, Turning Red (2022) follows the story of Mei Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) as she navigates the awkwardness of her preteen years while trying to find a balance between the protectiveness of her mother and the freedom that comes with her relationship with close friends. Related Post: OpEd: This ‘Turning Red' Deleted Scene Will Make You Dislike the Movie E
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4 May
Video: Official Trailer Released for ‘Hollywood Stargirl’
Disney+ just released the official trailer for Hollywood Stargirl (2022) coming to the streaming platform on June 3, 2022. The film will be a sequel to the 2020 Disney+ hit that focused on teenage singer Stargirl Caraway (portrayed by Grace VanderWaal) as she worked to complete meaningful acts of kindness that had lasting impacts on others' lives. Watch the official trailer for Hollywood Stargirl
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