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May- 2024 -31 May
George Lucas Protests ‘Star Wars’ Release, Hopes to Block It From All Screens
If you’re hoping to see the original Star Wars movies, you may be waiting a while. It’s been nearly 50 years since Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) embarked upon a mission to save Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) at his side, but fans are still clamoring for more adventures in a galaxy far, far away. Related: Disney Removes Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and More From ‘Indiana
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31 May
Blocked by Bluey: Animated Series More Popular Than the NFL
Unless you've lived in a cave since 2018, you're undoubtedly familiar with the name “Bluey.” The beloved blue heeler from Brisbane has become one of the most-streamed entities in television history, but she isn't stopping at Disney+ and Disney Junior. To say that Bluey, Bingo, and all the rest of her animated entourage have taken the world by storm is a grand and glorious understatemen
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31 May
Disney’s New ‘Goofy Movie’ Releases New Details and Premiere
Regarding Disney's animated classics, one of the biggest unsung heroes has to be A Goofy Movie (1995). Easily one of the studio's biggest cult classics, the road trip movie with Goofy and Max is about to make a comeback in an unexpected way. Bill Farmer and Jim Cummings, the voice actors for Goofy and Pete and icons of Disney animation, previously revealed that the beloved chunk of '90s nostalgia
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31 May
Marvel Star Officially Walks Away From Major Franchise, Makes Statement
One of the original Avengers is officially walking away from a billion-dollar franchise. In 2011, Jeremy Renner made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Thor before making a fully credited appearance in Joss Whedon's The Avengers in 2012. As Clint Barton, AKA Hawkeye, the Academy Award-nominated star went on to appear in many other MCU entries, including Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain
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31 May
Kang the Conqueror Recast? ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Confirms Upcoming Marvel Role
One of the most iconic villains in television history has announced that it is time for him to debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Who's the Next Big Marvel Bad Guy? Since the defeat of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame (2o19), Marvel Studios has struggled to find a new Big Bad who could fill his big purple boots. Phase Four of the MCU, which included movies like Black Widow (2021), Eternals (2021),
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31 May
Scarlett Johansson Faces InGen Dinosaurs in New ‘Jurassic World 4’ Trailer
Scarlett Johansson replaces Bryce Dallas Howard in the Jurassic World 4 trailer. Jurassic World 4 (2025) is officially in production. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), it will be the seventh entry in the long-running Jurassic Park franchise that started with Steven Spielberg's 1993 sci-fi blockbuster. The project reunites several creatives from previous installme
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31 May
Elton John Canceled Original ‘Lion King’ Song, Says Disney Legend
Elton John blocked the original version of the most iconic song in The Lion King (1994), according to the Broadway star and Disney legend who was supposed to sing it. The Lion King is arguably the apex of the 1990s Disney Renaissance, which began when the desperate company hired Howard Ashman and Alan Menken to massage some life into its ailing animation arm. The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and
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30 May
Zoom Through Disney’s History in Clever New Viral Video
The Disneyland Resort in California is celebrating its 68th birthday this month. The iconic theme park is now very much a senior, but that hasn't stopped it from continuing to be a thriving experience for guests. The Walt Disney Company is getting pretty creative with its festivities for the milestone. In fact, one video it uploaded to social media has gone viral for its unique and clever approach
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30 May
Disney Karen Asks for Backup, Gets Dragged Instead
A wild Karen recently appeared at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The grumpy mother claimed a PhotoPass cast member ruined her experience. She shared the encounter at the theme park on social media, thinking it would spark some agreeable backup. However, all she got was a barrage of unanimously opposite opinions hurled in her direction. A Fairytale Moment Walt Disney World offers diverse
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30 May
Official: Disney Cuts ‘Star Wars: Episode I’ Title After 25 Years
The Walt Disney Company has made its fair share of controversial decisions when it comes to the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) was a significant milestone in cinematic history, marking the return of George Lucas to the director's chair for the first time since Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). The film, set 32 years before the original trilogy, aimed
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