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Jun- 2024 -11 June
Netflix Confirms ‘Stranger Things’ Won’t Be Coming Back in 2025
Stranger Things has officially been filming for 6 months now, and there is still a long way to go. Based on season 4's editing timeline, fans of the Upside Down may have to stay in their fandom coma with Max just slightly longer than anticipated. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the Netflix series Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers, has captivated audiences worldwide sin
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10 June
Despite “Woke” Backlash, Disney Still Fails at LGBTQ+ Representation
In recent years, Disney has been excessively labeled as “woke” by conservative audiences. You can't set foot on social media without seeing outrage over the idea that the company has abandoned family values in favor of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in their films. Fans that watch these movies realize how little there is to fuel this narrative in reality, as most of these characters have
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10 June
Disney Lost to Universal When It Turned Down This Iconic Film
Every company has some misses along the way. It's inevitable. Ultimately, no matter how prolific or successful a company is, certain pivotal moments and choices can make or break a moment in history. Recently, it was revealed that Disney missed its chance to be the studio behind a film that became one of the most iconic productions in film history and quite literally changed the future of cinema o
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10 June
Disney Announces the Return of the Country Bear Jamboree!
Since Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, the Country Bear Jamboree has been a staple show at the Magic Kingdom. The show featured a group of animatronic bears singing fun songs. Guests could not get enough of Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl, Wendell, Teddi Berra, Ernest, Terrence, Trixie, Big Al, and all the other bears. Country Bear Jamboree remained so popular that Disney opened similar attracti
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10 June
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Reportedly Dismantled as Bob Iger Makes Sweeping MCU Changes
A new report has surfaced that suggests Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) is to be scrapped as we know it. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars in the MCU Avengers: Secret Wars, the sixth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers series, was first announced alongside Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (2026) during San Diego ComicCon 2022. In Hall H, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige
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10 June
Surprise! Disney Launches New ‘Bridgerton’ Attraction
Bridgerton has taken the world by storm with its captivating storyline set in the lavish high society of Regency-era London. The series, created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by the renowned Shonda Rhimes, has become a cultural phenomenon since its release on Netflix. The show, based on the book series by Julia Quinn, follows the Bridgerton family and their intricate relationships, scandals, and
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10 June
Dear Disney, Here Are the Villain Origin Stories We Crave!
Over the years, Disney storytellers have created some of the most memorable characters we've ever seen. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to Peter Pan (1953), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Lion King (1994), Frozen (2013), Moana (2016), and so many more, Disney has changed the way we watch movies. Their characters have become a part of who we are and have helped inspire the Disney them
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10 June
The Decline of Disney: Disney World Falling Apart in Front of Guests
Since their inception, the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World have been known for their attention to detail. It's always been the way Walt Disney wanted it. That explains why you're never more than 30 feet from a trash can at a Disney theme park or the intricate details in the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. But that was a long time ago, from a distant generation of detail and storytell
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10 June
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Update: Johnny Depp Scores $10 Million Deal
Johnny Depp, the actor who immortalized Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, has been making waves recently with significant developments in his personal and professional life. Known for his eclectic roles and unique persona, Depp has always been a prominent figure in Hollywood. However, in recent years, his focus has shifted towards Europe, where he has been actively pu
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10 June
Grandma’s Hilarious Take: Calls Iconic Disney Villain a ‘Victim
She really is just a poor, unfortunate soul. Nearly 35 years ago, Disney released one of its most iconic princess movies, The Little Mermaid (1989). The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a young mermaid who falls in love with a handsome prince named Eric. Eric is human, so Ariel makes a deal with the sea witch, Ursula. In exchange for her voice, Ariel is given human legs and has three days
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