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  • Mar- 2026 -
    25 March
    The Avengers in MCU's Avengers: Endgame

    Confirmed: Disney Orders Major Changes to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    A familiar pattern is emerging at Marvel Studios — one that tends to surface when the stakes are at their highest. Large-scale productions, shifting expectations, and a growing list of characters have become hallmarks of the studio’s recent output. Behind the scenes, the process has grown more fluid, with scripts evolving deep into production and beyond. That approach, once credited with keeping t

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  • 25 March
    Disney world guest with minnie mouse at epcot meet and greet

    Guest Allegedly Injured After Entering Through No-Entry Area

    If you’ve ever taken a Disney bus, you know how smooth the process usually feels. You wait your turn, the bus arrives, and everything moves in a steady, organized flow. But recently, that routine was disrupted—and it led to a situation that could have been much worse. It Started Like Any Other Bus Stop Guests were waiting at a resort, lined up and ready to board. When the bus pulled in, passengers

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  • 25 March
    A Disney Jigsaw Puzzle box labeled "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" with an image of several Stormtroopers from "Rise of the Resistance" on the right. The box features a cartoon figure resembling Mickey Mouse above the text.

    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Rise of the Resistance Stormtroopers

    Get ready to join the Resistance and face the might of the First Order with this Disney jigsaw puzzle featuring the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction at Galaxy's Edge! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney-Themed Puzzles Dro

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  • 25 March
    A person with long, blonde hair wearing large black sunglasses and a gold scarf draped over their head and shoulders walks down a fenced pathway. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly in an urban area, with trees in the background.

    Miley Cyrus Just Dropped a Dating Bombshell About Dylan Sprouse

    In a statement that seems to confirm decades of fan speculation, Miley Cyrus has revealed new information on her relationship with the Sprouse twins, and honestly, Miley Cyrus just dropped a dating bombshell during the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, which premiered yesterday on Disney+. Cyrus casually revealed new details about her relationship with fellow Disney Channel star Dylan Sprou

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  • 25 March
    Dustin Henderson in the 'Dead by Daylight x Stranger Things Chapter 2' trailer

    ‘Stranger Things’ Theatrical Release Confirms Runtime

    Months after Stranger Things concluded on Netflix, fans can revisit Hawkins and the Upside Down—this time in theaters. The first two episodes of the upcoming 3D animated series Tales From ’85 will screen back-to-back in select theaters on April 18, before the series launches on Netflix on April 23. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the preview will have a total runtime of about 55 minutes. The screening

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  • 25 March
    Mixed image: Foreground - Young Harry Potter shocked, Background - the scaled-down model of Hogwarts at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour

    HBO Scrambles To Secure ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Amid Growing Safety Fears

    Concerns around the Harry Potter reboot have shifted sharply in recent weeks — and not because of what’s on screen. HBO’s long-form adaptation, first announced in 2023, was designed to revisit J.K. Rowling’s books with greater depth, dedicating one season to each novel. The strategy positioned the series as both a reboot and a corrective to the films. Filming began last summer, with HBO recently u

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  • 24 March
    Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter

    HBO Quietly Changes Course on ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Release Plans

    HBO's Harry Potter reboot is moving ahead — but it won’t follow the release plan many expected. Warner Bros. and HBO first announced plans for a Harry Potter television reboot three years ago, positioning it as a long-form adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book series. The project was framed as a decade-long commitment, with each season dedicated to a single novel. Filming on the first season beg

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  • 24 March
    The Magic Kingdom ferryboat on Seven Seas Lagoon with Cinderella Castle in the background

    Disney World Confirms Project That Will Forever Change Magic Kingdom Transportation

    The South Florida Water Management District just approved Walt Disney World Resort‘s permit to expand Magic Kingdom Park's ferry infrastructure, clearing the way for construction to increase queue capacity and update boarding facilities. Disney filed the permit in early 2025, requesting updates to ferryboat infrastructure, creation of a floodplain compensation area, and expanded waiting area

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  • 24 March
    The Walt Disney Company entrance on a bright, clear, sunny day. A Disney employee recently suffered a hack after downloading an AI program.

    CONFIRMED: Disney Scraps Ambitious AI Plans

    The Walt Disney Company has ended its controversial partnership with OpenAI, closing a brief chapter that had pointed to a more experimental future for its characters and platforms. The decision lands at a moment when AI remains a growing — and often divisive — topic across the entertainment industry. Studios have explored its potential, but audiences have been far less certain about where it belo

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  • 24 March
    guest wearing gold mickey ears in front of disney world's cinderella castle in magic kingdom

    A Year Later, Disney World Confirms Long-Closed Ride Is Coming Back

    For months, there was almost nothing to grab onto. The ride stayed closed. The walls never seemed to move. And every time guests hoped for a real update, they were left with the same unanswered question: when is this thing actually coming back? Now, Disney World is finally giving fans something to work with. Not through a huge announcement. Not through a dramatic reveal. Instead, Disney is doing w

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