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Jun- 2024 -2 June
Under New Federal Law, Disney Can No Longer Market to Kids
There is nothing in the United States Constitution that expressively gives citizens the right to privacy. Sure, the Fourth Amendment protects against illegal searches, but the Founding Fathers saw no need for privacy. When your closest neighbor lives miles down the road, all you had was privacy. Related: Disney Shuts Down Banned Ear Seller in Federal Lawsuit Fast forward to the 21st Century, and s
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2 June
Disney Guests Damage TRON – And It’s Embarrassing
Is Disney quality slacking? TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of Walt Disney World's newest attractions, a roller coaster with a unique vehicle design that has Magic Kingdom guests race through the “Grid” in a futuristic setting. With Universal set to open its new Epic Universe theme park soon, however, Disney has some competition, and it's not looking great when Disney's newest ride is alr
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2 June
Boycott Prompts ‘Stranger Things’ Lead to Leave Set Indefinitely Mid-Filming
Noah Schnapp has walked off the set of Stranger Things on a hiatus following the months of controversy that he has faced. Since Hamas launched a shocking attack on Israel in October, igniting a war that has resulted in thousands of deaths, numerous celebrities have faced backlash for their comments on the conflict. However, few have sparked as much controversy as Noah Schnapp. The Jewish-American
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2 June
Convicted Felon Found Living Inside Walt Disney World Attraction
For the most part, the Walt Disney World Resort is known for being a wholesome, family-friendly resort. With millions of families flocking to the park every year, fans have grown accustomed to things being up to Disney's standards regarding the safety and protection of innocence for young guests. Throughout the parks, Disney does their best to eliminate political messaging and crude language, and
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2 June
‘Star Wars’ Too Big for Disney+, Leaves for Theatrical Release
The Star Wars universe is one of the most famous film franchises in cinematic history and has since spread beyond the silver screen into novels, video games, and TV shows on Disney+. Even now, The Acolyte is preparing to make its grand debut to tell a new story before the age of the Republic. Star Wars: The Acolyte is an upcoming series event on Disney+ that takes place during the High Republic er
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2 June
Lucasfilm Chief Kathleen Kennedy Blames “Male-Dominated” Fan Base for ‘Star Wars’ Flops
If you thought that Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy might be interested in getting the Star Wars fandom on her side before the franchise's next big Disney+ show premieres, guess again. Instead, the executive is doubling down and blaming the “male-dominated” fan base for the state of the series. ‘Star Wars': Disney Edition It has been 12 years since The Walt Disney Company pu
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2 June
Disney Confirms “Offensive” Country Bears Songs Dropped, Music From ‘Zootopia’ To Be Added
The Country Bears are changing in a big way. Related: Disney World Announces Preferential Treatment for Certain Guests, Refuses To Serve Others While Walt Disney World may be home to a large collection of iconic rides and thrilling attractions, few experiences are as revered or as beloved as the Country Bear Jamboree. This hilarious and often awkward show delighted guests for decades, featuring an
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2 June
Disney Reverses “No Bag Policy,” Announces It Will Charge Guests Starting This Summer
Disney has shifted gears when it comes to its unpopular “no bag policy” for D23 guests. Related: Disney World Announces Preferential Treatment for Certain Guests, Refuses To Serve Others Weeks after announcing its unpopular decision to enact a “no bag policy” during this year's D23 event, The Walt Disney Company is now backtracking slightly, revealing bags will be allowed f
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1 June
Five Years Later, Marvel Officially Changes Its ‘Spider-Man’ Sequel Movie
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man movie is confusing audiences in a whole new way after changing the story five years after its release. 20 Years of Spider-Man Over the years, Spider-Man has become one of the most important properties in filmmaking. From the Sam Raimi trilogy of the 2000s to Marvel Studios' take on the wallcrawler in its Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise to Sony's ani
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1 June
Next ‘Star Wars’ Project Will Combine Franchise With Disney’s ‘Frozen’
The next Star Wars project to hit Disney+ will take inspiration from a surprising source. While the past few years have been quiet on the theatrical front for Star Wars, the franchise’s presence on Disney+ continues to grow. Fresh off a successful string of shows such as The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, the next series to debut on the streaming service is The Acolyte, which will premie
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