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May- 2024 -23 May
Ryan Reynolds Admits He’s Surprised Disney Made a ‘Deadpool’ Movie, Says It’s “Vapid”
Deadpool and Wolverine is expected to be one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024, but according to star Ryan Reynolds, it's going to be terrible. The third Deadpool movie is the first to be produced by Walt Disney Pictures via Marvel Studios, which has many longtime fans of the Merc with the Mouth (Ryan Reynolds) concerned that the Mouse will sand the rough edges off the character. In many ways, t
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23 May
Official: Jenna Ortega Replaces ‘Snow White’ Star Rachel Zegler
In the fast-paced world of Hollywood, the spotlight can shift rapidly from one rising star to another. Rachel Zegler's ascent to stardom was nothing short of meteoric. She first captured public attention with her viral audition for the role of Maria in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021). Her performance in the film showcased her exceptional singing talent and on-screen presence, earning her
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23 May
Margot Robbie Officially Taking Over Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise From Johnny Depp
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is officially back, this time with Margot Robbie set to star. Related: Canceled Marvel Series Moves to Rival Streaming App Amidst Disney+ Upheaval The Walt Disney Company has struggled when it comes to reviving its legendary Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, with the last entry released in 2017. The film series features exciting, swashbuckling adventur
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23 May
“Clearly Wasted” Starlet Annoys EPCOT Guests With Forced Sing Along
For decades, every Disney theme park remained dry, meaning guests could not purchase alcohol while visiting. That all changed when EPCOT opened at Walt Disney World Resort in 1982. Guests could travel around the World Showcase lagoon and taste different alcoholic beverages from a variety of countries. Now, despite Walt Disney's wishes, alcohol has become a core part of Disney's theme park business
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23 May
‘Toy Story’ Legend Tom Hanks Joins Kendrick Lamar/Drake Controversy
“This town ain't big enough for the two of us”, is a line that Tom Hanks famously performed in Toy Story as Woody, and now, it lends quite perfectly to the ongoing Kendrick Lamar/Drake controversy that has been sweeping the internet for weeks. The hip-hop world has been captivated by a fiery and escalating conflict between two of its modern titans: Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The catalys
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23 May
Marvel Finds New Kang the Conqueror, Jonathan Majors Replaced
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has found its new Kang the Conqueror, the Multiversal villain destined to bring the Avengers into a terrible future conflict. One might even call it something like “Secret Wars.” Credit: Inside the Magic/Marvel In the wake of Avengers: Endgame (2019), which saw Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sacrifice himself to save the universe from Thanos (Josh Brolin), t
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22 May
“Atrocious” Guest Behavior at Disney World—Guest Mocks Make-A-Wish Visitors
In truly shocking news, Walt Disney World guest behavior reached a new low when a mother made snide comments about a Make-A-Wish visitor. Walt Disney World Resort may have earned the moniker of “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” but it is one that is up to cast members, guests, and of course, The Walt Disney Company to hold up. Unfortunately, things can often go awry at the Disney reso
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22 May
‘Hocus Pocus’ Prequel Series Rumored at Disney
Along with such films as The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and The Black Cauldron (1985), the original Hocus Pocus (1993) was a cult classic that rose in popularity as the years progressed. The sequel in 2022 brought the witches back to modern Salem for yet another night of Halloween hijinx. Even the lovable zombie Billy Butcherson returned for another romp, but can they do it again? It's been
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22 May
“All the Lights Go Off”: Ryan Gosling Teases His Upcoming Terrifying MCU Antihero Role
Ryan Gosling is teasing his much-rumored role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is now saying that he's already communicated with Kevin Feige about playing the most terrifying MCU antihero of them all. The MCU has been snapping up A-list actors ever since the first Iron Man (2008), which surrounded Robert Downey Jr. with marquee names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges. In the 16 years (and
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22 May
Johnny Depp Poised for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Comeback, Tumultuous Break Ends
After years apart, it seems that Disney and Johnny Depp may be inching closer to securing a deal for Pirates of the Caribbean 6. The defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard captured the world's attention, leading to intense public scrutiny and significant personal and professional ramifications for both parties. The trial, which saw Depp suing Heard for a 2018 op-ed she wrote in The W
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