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Jun- 2024 -12 June
Disney Finds Its New Moana: 17-Year-Old Australia Native Cast as Live-Action Princess
The news every Disney fan has been waiting for has finally arrived! The live-action adaptation of the beloved Disney animated film Moana has been highly anticipated by fans around the world. Bringing to life the courageous spirit of Moana and the demigod Maui in a new format promises to be an exciting endeavor that will captivate audiences of all ages. The film is set to reimagine the breathtaking
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12 June
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2’: The Sequel We Deserve
It is perhaps the most beloved film of a generation. It broke records, won awards, and was critically acclaimed. Distributed by Disney just before the Disney Renaissance of the '80s and '90s, Who Framed Roger Rabbit still maintains a presence in Disney Parks with Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin at Disneyland Park and appearances by characters such as Judge Doom during last year's Oogie Boogie Bash. O
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12 June
When You Slap a Disney Cast Member, Your Only Punishment Is Counseling
Last November, an appalling incident occurred at Walt Disney World. John Munro of Hilton Head, South Carolina, attempted to have dinner with his family at Citricos, located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Related: Cast Members Make the Magic, But They Want You to Know that Working at Disney Isn't Magical When he arrived wearing swimming shorts, a Disney cast member told him he would not be al
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12 June
Confirmed: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Officially in Development!
In 1998, Warner Bros. released the fantastical film Practical Magic, starring Sandra Bullock, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn, and Evan Rachel Wood. Bullock and Kidman play Sally and Gillian Owens, respectively, two sisters who are a part of the magical Owens family. Their family has been watching over their town for centuries, despite the fact that the townspeople were very weary of
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12 June
Beloved Disney Star is Actually Part of a 30-Year Feud!
When you think about beloved celebrities who sit at the top of the list of people you would like to meet, odds are, Tom Hanks falls somewhere close to the top of that list. Tom Hanks is so much more than a great actor, he is also a very talented producer and writer. Over the years, Hanks has starred in some of our favorite films, including Splash (1983), Big (1988), A League of Their Own (1992), S
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12 June
Whoopi Goldberg Shocks ‘The View’ Audience With Amazing Performance
In 1992, Buena Vista Pictures — now Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures — released its newest film, which starred Whoopi Goldberg in an unexpected role — as a nun. Now, she was not just any nun. Deloris Van Cartier (Goldberg) was a Las Vegas singer who was posing as a nun because she was in the witness protection program. Deloris's love for the music and outgoing personality help
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12 June
Samuel L. Jackson Is Out: New “Nick Fury” Reportedly Rebuilding the Avengers
A new report has surfaced claiming that the role once inhabited by Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson will now be taken up by someone else. Samuel L. Jackson arrived in Kevin Feige's Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008 in Jon Favreau's Iron Man. In the first-ever MCU movie, Jackson's Nick Fury appears in the post-credits scene, telling Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark that he is “not the only sup
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12 June
Penguins Revenge! Disney Hacked by Video Gamers
In 2007, The Walt Disney Company purchased Club Penguin, an online game for kids. At the time, it was one of the most significant gaming/online communities for children, boasting more than 200 million users. Disney paid $350 million to buy the online game. However, by 2017, Club Penguin's popularity had waned, and Disney decided to shut it down and replace it with the 3-D Club Penguin Island. By
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12 June
‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Pat Sajak Could Have Bought Nearly 1200 Vowels a Day, Thanks to His Massive Salary
In the age of television and streaming, viewers aren't at all surprised at the exorbitant salaries amassed by popular Hollywood film actors, actresses, and professional athletes. However, when it comes to radio and television personalities, the proverbial playing field changes a bit, and many of us are surprised–whether pleasantly or otherwise–to hear how much a radio morning show pers
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12 June
‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel Gets New Update
In the age of Disney remakes, sequels, and reboots, Freaky Friday was likely the last many of us were suspecting. Yet, the House of Mouse is preparing to return to one of its star-studded classics from the 2000s to cash in on that sweet nostalgia factor. Freaky Friday (2003) is something of a rare beast in the annals of Disney's movies. Not only is it a remake, but it is a remake of a remake. Whil
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