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Mar- 2022 -4 March
Disney Streaming Update: NBCUniversal Ends Content Ties with Hulu
Starting later this year, Hulu subscribers will no longer have access to content under the NBCUniversal umbrella, and high-level shows like Saturday Night Live will fully move “in-house” to Peacock. While the news comes without an official statement, “multiple people familiar with the decision” have confirmed the news to Deadline, stating that the transition will take effec
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4 March
‘Turning Red’ Arrives at Disney Parks & Disney Cruise Line
Disney and Pixar's Turning Red will begin streaming on Disney+ beginning March 11, 2022. Ahead of the film's streaming release, Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line are offering special menu items, merchandise, and sneak peeks at the latest Disney coming of age story. Sneak Peaks Guests visiting both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney Cruise Line will be treated to sneak peeks of the latest Disn
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4 March
OpEd: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake Requires a Complete Overhaul
There has already been much controversy surrounding the upcoming remake of Disney's animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow White is more than just a film. It is the cornerstone of Disney as a then-film-studio–now an entertainment empire. Any reimagination–be it a pure remake, spinoff, or anything in between–needs to be mindful of that. Let's look back on some Snow
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4 March
Kal Penn Joins Disney+ ‘Santa Clause’ Series, Will He be the Next Santa?
It looks like Disney+ fans got one more present under the proverbial tree. Kal Penn will be joining Tim Allen in the cast of Disney+'s upcoming The Santa Clause series. The news was first shared by Deadline, which says, Kal Penn has been tapped as a lead opposite Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell in The Santa Clause, Disney+’s upcoming limited series… Penn will play Simon Choksi, an ambitious
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4 March
Disney+ to Add Cheaper, Ad-Filled Subscription Option
Since Disney+ first launched, it has remained ad-free for all subscribers. But The Walt Disney Company just announced that it will be offering a less expensive tier of their streaming service with ads. According to reporter Ashley Carter: Disney has announced it will add an ad-supported subscription plan to its #DisneyPlus streaming service later this year. Details about the new tier, such as pric
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3 March
‘Turning Red’ Praised for ‘Efficiency’ – What Could That Mean for Film’s Quality?
Pixar's upcoming film Turning Red has just been named one of the most efficiently made animated films from the studio. “People who work well together wanted to work with other people that they like,” said Pixar CCO and longtime filmmaker Pete Docter. “They were not only all-female, but it was probably the most efficient film we've' ever made. They were really smart thinkers and r
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3 March
‘Turning Red’ – Sandra Oh Talks Film’s Representation
As Disney and Pixar's latest feature-length film, Turning Red, prepares for its release on Disney+, actress and film star Sandra Oh praised the movie for its story and representation. “Look at this, it's so amazing, I can't stop looking at it and thinking that it's real,” Oh told Variety, referring to Turning Red marquee on the El Capitan Theatre while attending the SAG awards. “
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2 March
Russia-Ukraine War – How It Could Affect Disney and Your Vacation
On Monday, February 28, seven days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Walt Disney Company was the first of several entertainment giants to announce that they would halt all theatrical releases in Russia. This includes Disney Pixar's upcoming coming-of-age comedy Turning Red which was previously set to premiere in the country on March 10, 2022. Disney's actions paved the way for several oth
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1 March
‘Encanto’: Stephanie Beatriz Wins Critics Award for ‘Mirabel’ Performance
It looks like Disney's Encanto is adding even more accolades to its impressive collection. According to Walt Disney Animation, actress Stephanie Beatriz earned the award for Best Animated or VFX Performance from the Hollywood Critics Association. The animation studio shared the news on its Instagram page, saying, “Congratulations to @stephaniebeatriz, the voice of Mirabel, for receiving Best
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1 March
Disney+ Adjusts Parental Controls as Marvel Series Arrive from Netflix
Starting today, March 1, through March 16, Marvel's television series will be leaving Netflix for Disney+. While Marvel fans will be thrilled to have their beloved Netflix and ABC TV Show join the rest of the MCU canon, the new content will also bring some of the adult content to the streaming service. Disney+ is expected to update its parental control preferences. According to The Hollywood Repor
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