Movies & Entertainment
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Apr- 2022 -5 April
Former Disney Princess Campaigns for Movie Role
Becoming a Disney princess or face character in a Disney Resort is tough; Cast Members need to have attractive but “forgettable” faces, meet lots of audition requirements, and handle lots of difficult Guest interactions. However, being a Disney princess can also give you a lot of invaluable and in-depth acting experience, and one “retired Disney princess” from Disney World
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5 April
‘Confessions of a Retired Disney Princess’ Returns
Devout Disney fans or Disney princess fans might remember a certain viral video series from 2013 called Confessions of a Retired Disney Princess. In this series, a Disney Cast Member who had played Princess Jasmine and Pocahontas and a Disney Cast Member who had played Snow White at Walt Disney World Resort provided tons of behind-the-scenes information about everything from Disney auditions to th
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4 April
Rock Band Releases Cover of “Surface Pressure”
Listen up, Disney fans! We've already seen the first popular version of the power ballad “Surface Pressure” from the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto, as well as the lesser-known jazz cover by the original voiceover actress who plays Luisa Madrigal in the Oscar-winning movie — but now the song about unwanted burdens and growing pressure has gotten another adaptation th
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4 April
Rachel Zegler and Alan Menken Team Up For A Non-Disney Musical
Rachel Zegler might currently be filming her first Disney princess movie in Pinewood Studios in London (after, of course, pausing filming to address her famous Oscars snub), but the actress is already on her way to playing an animated heroine who isn't Snow White! The West Side Story actress and Golden Globe award winner will be voicing a princess in the upcoming animated musical called Spellbound
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4 April
Disney Announces ‘Encanto’ Spring Take Over of Theme Parks
It looks like this spring is going to be muy encanto at select Disney Theme Parks. In celebration of Disney's Encanto winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and a special sing-a-long version of the movie hitting Disney+, the Disneyland Resort will feature some special Encanto-themed experiences for a limited time beginning April 11 and running through April 22. Included in the sp
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3 April
Essay: Disney and the Consequences of ‘Family-Friendly PG-13’ Movies
What is “Family-Friendly” Content? That question appears to be the topic of debate right now among Disney fans. One side believes true family-friendly content can include more sexually open and “gender fluid” subjects. At the same time, the other sees such decisions as an attempt to sexually groom and confuse the youngest and most impressionable. While we Disney fans are cu
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3 April
Estelle Harris–Disney’s Muriel, Mrs. Potato Head–Passed Away
Another Disney star has entered eternal rest after immortalizing her voice and personality in beloved movies, and television projects enjoyed every day by millions. This time, our obituary is in honor of actress Estelle Harris. We at Disney Fantic have learned that she passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 93. Perhaps best remembered for her role as George Costanza's mother “
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2 April
‘When in Doubt, Bet on the Theater Kids’: The Inspiration Behind ‘Better Nate Than Ever’
The new Disney movie Better Nate Than Ever is now streaming on Disney+, and the man behind the movie (Tim Federle) has made it clear that this uplifting movie is an homage to musical theater enthusiasts! “When in doubt, bet on the theater kids,” Federle declared recently on the D23 podcast. “We are the most resourceful because we have the fewest resources”. He pointed out t
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2 April
‘Moon Knight’ Review: A Marvel Show Unlike Any Other
As with any new Marvel series or Marvel Studios film, the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — Moon Knight — has gotten a lot of attention. The series premiered on Disney+ on March 30, with its launch being celebrated in the Louvre museum of all places — and now that the Marvel show is streaming on Disney+, it's time to take a look at the first episode! Oscar Isaac
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1 April
The Best Lessons We Can Learn From the Disney Non-Princesses
The Disney Princesses are icons of cinema and staples in pop-culture, certainly more so then the Disney Princes. For years the Disney Princesses have delighted young girls with their animated films, signature songs, appearances in Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and official toys. The official Disney Princess list is, of course; Snow White, Cinderella, Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Ariel (T
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