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Jun- 2024 -27 June
Back and Forth: ‘Yellowstone’ TV Series Gutted, Season 5 Return Canceled
After much anticipation and excitement from fans, Yellowstone Season 5 ends with a disappointing announcement. Yellowstone, the hit television series that has captivated audiences since its debut, has been a cornerstone of contemporary Western dramas. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the show first aired in 2018 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of the sprawling Yellows
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27 June
‘The Lion King’: All 6 Movies, 2 TV Shows, and More Ranked
The Lion King is about to “take its place” among the stars — and by stars, we mean shared cinematic universes. Some 10 or so years ago, the term “cinematic universe” or “shared cinematic universe” wouldn't have meant a great deal to anyone. Now, you could say it's part of the great “circle of life” — at least where all things media entert
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26 June
Beloved Disney Icon Passes Away at 90
There are some actors who seem to be at the heart of Hollywood. Their faces are seared into our brains because they have been in so many incredible movies. In their time in Tinsel Town, they have made their mark and will be remembered for years to come. Nowadays, you might think of people like Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Zendaya, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert
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26 June
Stitch Prepares to ‘Redecorate’ Cinderella Castle In Viral Video
What would the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World have looked like with even more theming added to Cinderella Castle? Thankfully, a certain mischievous little alien from the Lilo and Stitch franchise was on top of things and ready to add some “throwback” elements back onto Cinderella Castle. Let's take a look… @disneyparks IYKYK 😄🧻💙 #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyWorld #AprilFool
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26 June
Stitch Amuses Guests After Hilarious App Glitch
The animated character Stitch from the Lilo & Stitch franchise might have a lot on his plate with his own live-action adaptation on the way, but the blue Elvis Presley fan also has a role to play in Disney Parks during Meet and Greet events — and today, Stitch seemed to get lost on the way to his usual Character Meet and Greet! Across the pond in Disneyland Paris Resort, the Disney movie cha
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26 June
Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Finally Lands Two Big Names
The upcoming live-action Harry Potter television series has finally landed some big names. Since the Wizarding World reboot was announced a few years ago, which came as a surprise to many fans, we haven't had much in the way of a proper update. Last year, we did get a half-baked teaser that used the same Hogwarts Castle design and the same John Williams score as the movies, but in the meantime, &#
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26 June
CONFIRMED: Actress Named in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Sudden Death
On October 28, 2023, fans around the world were shocked and added to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died at the age of 54. Perry was found unconscious in his hot tub by an assistant, who then called 9-1-1. When the call was made to emergency services, it was reported as a cardiac event, and initial reports indicated that Perry had died due to accidental drowning. However, due to the cir
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26 June
Lucasfilm to Retcon ‘Rogue One’
Lucasfilm is looking for a new hit Star Wars series, and it is not afraid to retcon the beloved Rogue One (2016) in order to do so. Disney+ came strong out of the gate in 2019 when the streaming service premiered The Mandalorian and Wandavision as its first live-action Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe series, respectively. Since then, Disney has seen diminishing returns for both Lucasfilm a
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26 June
Disney Exec Thought It Was a Date, but He Ended Up Spilling Disney’s Secrets
By now, everyone has seen the video of Disney Senior Vice President Michael Giordano telling an unknown associate that the company doesn't “hire white men” and that he doesn't feel there is room for advancement because he is a white man. BREAKING: Senior Vice President at The Walt Disney Company details discriminatory hiring practices: "Nobody else is going to tell you this, but they
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26 June
Marvel Introduces New Thor in ‘What If’ Series
The Marvel Cinematic Universe desperately needs to pique the interest of tuned-out fans and it turns out that replacing Chris Hemsworth as Thor is just one part of the plan. Chris Hemsworth & Thor Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has portrayed Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, Odinson, and alternate universe party animal since the first self-titled film in 2011. That is thirteen long years of speaki
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