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Dec- 2023 -10 December
‘Wokeness Killed Han Solo,’ Adam Driver Finally Answers for His Crimes
It must be awful for an actor to have to carry the guilt of killing a beloved character in a film. A rapid fan base constantly attacks you for killing off their favorite character. Think of the horrible time the hunter must have had after Bambi (1942) was released. Fans calling him a “murder” as he went for his morning coffee, only for him to yell back that it was “just a movie.&
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10 December
I Watched Disney’s ‘Wish’, and Here’s What All the Critics Got Wrong About the Movie
Disney's Wish has been at the forefront of many not-very-happy discussions about the current status of the Walt Disney Company. The movie, touted at first to possibly be Disney's savior, has seen some terrible box office performances and unfortunate reviews from critics. But, the reality is that there's something that most critics missed about the movie. Read More: The Reviews For Disney’s ‘Wish’
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10 December
Christmas Comes Early for 700 Families of Fallen U.S. Military Heroes at Disney World
Christmas has come early this year for 700 families of fallen military service men and women, thanks to the Snowball Express event hosted by The Gary Sinise Foundation. RELATED: These Make-A-Wish Recipients Now Grant Wishes for Others at Disney World In the early 1990s, actor Gary Sinise played a film role that would earn him nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and the Screen A
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10 December
Some Disney World Annual Passholders Are Receiving a Special Christmas Gift in the Mail
Keep an eye on those mailboxes Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, as many (including myself) are receiving special gifts this Christmas season! As a Disney World Annual Passholder, you are no stranger to the enchantment and wonder that awaits you at the most magical place on Earth. And now, there's even more magic in store for you! As a token of their appreciation for your loyalty, Disney World
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10 December
‘Star Wars’ at Risk of Losing Fanbase Next Year After 2024 Series Scrapped
Star Wars is at risk of losing some of its fans next year after one critically acclaimed series is currently not being released in 2024. The Walt Disney Company has just released a list of projects dropping onto their streaming service, Disney+, in 2024. Surprisingly, the next part in one of Lucasfilm's most acclaimed series, Star Wars: Andor Season 2, is not featured on the list, despite earlier
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9 December
Bob Iger Reportedly “Didn’t Appreciate the Attitude” After Being Called an “Ignoramus”
On July 14, the Screen Actors Guild — one of Hollywood's largest unions — announced that its more than 160,000 members were going on strike. The strike began after SAG and the AMPTP — Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers — failed to negotiate a new contract. The strike would last for months, practically putting Hollywood on pause, until an agreement was final
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9 December
Lawyers Told DeSantis Singling Out Disney Would Be ‘Difficult to Explain and Defend’
It's hard to believe that at one point, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company were on friendly terms. It was even more than just that. Disney gave Governor DeSantis thousands for his election and re-election campaigns, and that gave Disney the governor's ear. But obviously, all that has changed. Related:Â Funny Story, DeSantis' Disney Laws May Be Unconstitutional In 2022, then D
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9 December
DeSantis Just Put Aside $1 Million In State Funds For Another Disney Lawsuit
There is a scene in the movie Concussion (2015) where Alec Baldwin's character, Dr. Julian Bailes, is trying to explain America's obsession with football to Will Smith's Nigerian-born character, Dr. Bennett Omalu. Bailes held us two fingers and said, “my daddy, a Louisiana judge, always said that in the South God is first.” He then switched his hand to hold up one finger and said, R
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9 December
Reedy Creek Once Ruled the Kingdom, Then It All Went Away
After former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, known by its critics as the “Don't Say Gay” bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had very few options to retaliate. After all, Walt Disney World was one of the state's largest employers and taxpayers. So, what could be done? Governor Desantis could organize a boycott of Disney W
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9 December
How Much Are Celebrities & Their Pro-Dancer Partners Paid on ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars?’
Season 32 of ABC's hit show Dancing With the Stars wrapped up on Tuesday evening after eleven weeks of non-stop practices, challenges, dance-offs, eliminations, defeats, successes, new friendships, and, of course, the exciting Freestyle competition on the Season Finale. It's easy to find out which couple won the competition, even for those who didn't catch the final episode. (Google is really a re
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