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Aug- 2024 -1 August
Disney Faces Backlash Over ‘Grindr’ Joke in Latest Show, Accused of Pushing Explicit Agenda
Earlier this week, Disney made history when they invited their most controversial character, Deadpool, to Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort. Deadpool's presence at Disneyland Resort is like no other character's experience in the park, and fans have lots of opposing opinions on the character's new attraction. As the irreverent and witty anti-hero from the Marvel universe, Deadpool's storytime br
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1 August
‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Finally Reveals Harry, Ron, and Hermione in New Teaser
The Harry Potter reboot heading for HBO is now in production. Though many fans aren't happy with the idea of their beloved eight films going under the Hollywood knife, there are plenty who are excited to be getting a more “faithful adaptation” of the books. The reboot will consist of seven seasons, each based on one of the books by JK Rowling, who serves as an executive producer on the
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1 August
Outraged Marvel Fandom Demands Robert Downey Jr. Be Canceled
If you thought that Robert Downey Jr. would be welcomed back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with open arms, we must sadly inform you that he's already out of good graces as Doctor Doom. ‘Avengers: Doomsday' and Robert Downey Jr. It was only five years ago that Robert Downey Jr. departed the MCU in Avengers: Endgame (2019), the monumental finale of the Infinity Saga that had been building s
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1 August
Disney Park Goes Dark: Planned Shutdown Forces Guest Removal
Things are not looking too good for one Disney park, as its hours of operation have just been slashed due to low attendance. When Walt Disney created Disneyland, he likely imagined an expansion, but perhaps not to the level that we see today. Not only can you visit both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in America, but additionally, there are multiple Disney theme parks overseas inclu
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1 August
‘The Batman’ Series Creator Confirms Dolly Parton in New Show
The Batman and Dolly Parton: The New Dynamic Duo. DC Studios is currently rebuilding its shared universe under the watchful eye of James Gunn, who is putting together a new vision of comic book adaptations after Zack Snyder's DC Extended Universe crumbled under the weight of its own slow-motion self-importance. The official kickoff of the new DC Universe will be the upcoming Superman film starring
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
Jonathan Majors Promises to Return as Kang and Replace Robert Downey Jr.
Jonathan Majors is speaking out for the first since being replaced as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest villain by its most prominent former hero, Robert Downey Jr. According to Majors, he is ready to return as Kang the Conqueror and has one thing to say: “hell yeah.” Jonathan Majors made his MCU debut in Loki, the Tom Hiddleston-starring Disney+ series. In that series, he portra
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31 July
Viral Video Diagnoses each Disney Princess With Mental Disorders
A recent viral video posited a rather shocking theory that each Disney princess represents a different mental disorder. Disney princesses are some of the most beloved characters on the big and little screens today, and it’s a no-brainer why that’s the case. From a business perspective, Disney princesses are some of the most profitable IPs from Disney. Fans love to see these women on screen and see
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31 July
VIDEO: Disney Adult Climbs Cinderella Castle
Once again, we find adult guests of the Walt Disney World Resort climbing on stuff to get views on social media. This time someone got onto the second-floor balcony of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom. Off-limits to guests, this balcony is used for cast members in a variety of ways, including hosting Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters during the time of socially distanced character experiences. B
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31 July
Percy Jackson’ Unveils New Lead Actor as Disney Reboot Moves Forward
The next season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has its new lead. After a false start in 2010 (sorry, Logan Lerman), Percy Jackson is finally getting the recognition it deserves. The series – penned by Rick Riordan – follows its eponymous hero as he discovers that he's the son of Poseidon before being plunged into a world of other Half-Bloods, monsters, and quests. With Disney at the helm, Perc
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31 July
Universal Responds to J.K. Rowling Controversy with Drastic Changes to ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction
Are you ready to learn of a few Universal Orlando Resort closures that could upend your entire vacation? Sit back, grab your Butterbeer, and let's dive in. Arriving at any theme park only to find out the ride or show you were looking forward to experiencing is shut down is a major buzz kill for anyone, especially if you took a major vacation and spent thousands to be able to visit that theme park,
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