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Jan- 2024 -16 January
Disney Legend Sir Elton John Gets His EGOT
Sir Elton John is one of the most prolific singers in rock and roll history. The legend turns 77 in March and has retired from the road, but he continues to receive career accolades, thanks, in part, to his relationship with the Walt Disney Company. And on Monday night, John finished a career milestone. At the Emmy Awards, John received his first career Emmy for his special, Farewell From Dodger S
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16 January
After 31 Years, Disney Excluded In Prestigious Award Show: Is This a Big Deal?
Disney has not secured a single nomination for the Best Feature ballot at the Annie Awards this year for the first time in 31 years. And this is a big deal. The Walt Disney Company is historically known for being one of the foremost names in the world of entertainment. Whether it's theme parks or Disney films, for years now, Disney has led the pack for decades now when it comes to being a trendset
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16 January
Disney Films Are Shut Out of Awards Season, But They’ve Got the Best Show on Television
It's awards season. That's been a bit of a mixed bag for the Walt Disney Company. On the film side, Walt Disney Studios have been shut out. For the first time in the awards history, Disney was not nominated for an Annie Award. Disney has pulled its films out of contention in the past, but this is the first time that Disney has not been nominated for the award that recognizes achievement in animate
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15 January
Walt Disney World To Repurpose Abandoned Resort Experience
Walt Disney World Resort is in a constant state of change. There are endless projects among its four theme parks, two water parks, various hotels, and entertainment venues. Related:Â Disney World Brings Back Popular 1982 Policy The Abandoned Disney Attraction Much reporting regarding new attractions has been focused on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park. However, there's another major at
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15 January
‘Wish’ Star Ariana DeBose Fuming After Being Called ‘Actor Who Also Thinks They Can Sing’
Sometimes, Awards Season just goes a little too long. Show after show, giving out awards to basically the same television shows and movies. And every once in a while, the awards shows just run out of things to say, and that's when it gets dangerous. That's precisely what happened at the Critic's Choice Awards. When it came time to give out the award for Best Song, The Last of Us, and Game of Thron
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15 January
Disney/Pixar’s New Theatrical Release Flops at Box Office
The Hollywood strikes of 2023 significantly impacted movie theaters and studios. To help combat that, Walt Disney Studios has decided to re-release some its films that were direct to Disney+ because of the pandemic. Related:Â Theaters Show Never Before Released Disney/Pixar Movies Disney/Pixar Movies Returning to Theaters These movies, which never enjoyed a theatrical release, include Soul (2020),
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15 January
Petition Grows to Stop Disney Show About Pregnant Teen Who Falls for the Devil
Petitions have surfaced online that are working to stop Disney from making its upcoming Pauline… a German show about a pregnant teen who falls for the devil. The Walt Disney Company has historically been known for its family-friendly entertainment; the Disney brand has been built around this. However, recently, some new movies and shows associated with Disney are a little further away from t
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15 January
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ranked “Worst Theme Park in America”
Walt Disney World Resort is one of America's most popular vacation destinations. It contains four theme parks (Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water parks, dozens of hotels, golf courses, Disney Springs, and many other activities to enjoy. Related:Â Disney Goes Dark: Power Outage at the Theme Park But one of its world-class theme parks has just b
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15 January
Disney Fled the State, Now Florida Wants To Pay Them To Come Back
Georgia has found a way to lure the Walt Disney Company to the state, and it is coming at the expense of Florida. Florida has been powerless to stop Disney from leaving the state since 2016, but if a Florida lawmaker has her way, all of that is about to change. Florida has been a destination for filming studios for decades, but in 2016, it eliminated its tax incentives to film in the state. And ju
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14 January
Woman Steals $100,000 for Disney Vacation, Bras, and Bananas
It almost sounds too bizarre to be true. However, as reported by CBS and NBC, a former School Board Member of Miami-Dade is accused of stealing $100,000 worth of vacations, merchandise, and groceries using her school district credit cards. Related:Â Disney Dad Stole Millions for Lavish Disney Vacations Charges of Fraud and Theft The ex-board member, Lubby Navarro, once held the seat of the board's
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