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  • Aug- 2024 -
    2 August
    Pirates of the Caribbean Captain Jack Sparrow animatronic at a Disney park.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Pirates of the Caribbean Expansion Confirmed by Disney Despite Ongoing Franchise Turmoil

    Shiver me timbers, Disney is officially expanding their Pirates of the Caribbean universe. The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide with its swashbuckling adventures and iconic characters. Originating as a beloved theme park attraction, the series has transcended its humble beginnings to become one of Disney's most successful film fra

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  • 2 August
    Pirate Stars
    Krysten Swensen
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    Pirates of the Caribbean Star Reveals Severe Trauma from Starring Role

    It's been more than 20 years since Disney released the first film in what would become one of its most popular and successful live-action franchises — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film starred Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate searching for a missing piece of Aztec gold. Unfortunately, the mutinous undead pirates from his old ship are also looking f

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  • 1 August
    A colorful scene features an animated character in traditional attire engaging with Mickey Mouse. The character wears a red and gold outfit with a large black hat adorned with blue and red ribbons. Mickey Mouse, looking as animated and expressive as ever, stands with his arms open amidst the ongoing Disney rides refurbishment.
    Priyanka Kumar
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    Longtime Cast Members Reveal Shocking Reason This Disney Ride Doesn’t Get Updated

    A guest shared insight from a cast member wherein they explained why one Disney ride doesn't get updates that many feel are incredibly necessary. Updating Disney rides is one of the most basic necessities at the theme parks, and yet many fans constantly feel like rides are not being maintained as they need to. Be it at a domestic Disney Park like Disney California Adventure Park in the Southern Ca

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  • 1 August
    An animated character with red hair and a purple seashell bra from The Little Mermaid is holding a Disney VHS tape. Dollar bills are floating in the air around her, with a castle in the background. The scene is lively and whimsical.
    Sharon
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    Online Sellers Charge Thousands of Dollars for Disney VHS Tapes

    $35,000 for a VHS tape? No, that price is not a typo. If you have a stack of old Disney movie VHS tapes lurking in the depths of your basement or in the back of your TV cabinet, know that you can actually (theoretically) try to sell these movies for a fortune! According to USA Today, “recent VHS tapes of iconic movies like Back to the Future and classic Disney films are being sold for hundre

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  • 1 August
    Disney World as the sun set.
    Nathan Kamal
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    Disney World Files New $12 Million Lawsuit Against Florida

    The constantly litigious Disney World Resort is butting heads with the Florida Orange County government once again. Credit: Inside The Magic The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is the planet's single most popular theme park, drawing in double-digit millions of tourists each year. Along with those tourists come billions of dollars that are injected into the economy of Central Florida; in partic

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  • 1 August
    Disney MrBeast
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney Purchase: MrBeast Shocks the World

    With billions of views and millions of subscribers, MrBeast is one of the most recognizable figures on the internet today. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is a prominent figure in the YouTube community, known for his extravagant giveaways, philanthropic endeavors, and large-scale challenge videos. Born on May 7, 1998, in Greenville, North Carolina, Donaldson began his YouTube journey

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  • 1 August
    Pedro Pascal
    Nathan Kamal
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    Gina Carano Asks Pedro Pascal Be Forced to Testify Against Disney

    The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal is being dragged to court to testify against Lucasfilm and Disney in a hostile lawsuit from former co-star Gina Carano. Credit: Lucasfilm Pedro Pescal, Gina Carano, and Disney Pedro Pascal was the original breakout star of The Mandalorian when it premiered on Disney+, which transformed him from a respected character actor and prominent Game of Thrones guest star i

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  • 1 August
    Disneyland Resort
    Eva Miller
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    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, Ron, and Hermione in 'Prisoner of Azkaban'
    Daniel
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    ‘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
    Robert Downey
    Nathan Kamal
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    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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