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Jul- 2023 -12 July
Bob Iger Officially Extends Stay as Disney CEO
Bob Iger has officially agreed to the Disney Board's request to remain CEO for an extended period of time past his initial date. He will be staying with the company through the end of 2026. The prominent Disney icon returned to the entertainment giant last year after then-CEO Bob Chapek stepped down. Iger hopes he can help the company navigate this difficult economic environment and recapture the
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12 July
Cast Members Scramble as Bathroom Trouble Disturbs EPCOT Location
Walt Disney World Guests in Florida were unexpectedly treated to a “journey of water” preview when bathroom trouble at EPCOT caused a section of the World Showcase to require a detour. Cast Members scrambled to make the area safe amid the escalating toilet turmoil, creating quite an interesting scene. EPCOT Bathroom Backup EPCOT has been one of the more popular destinations to visit at
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12 July
It’s Not Over! A New Twist in Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard
More than a year ago, the world watched as Pirates of the Caribbean superstar Johnny Depp battled his ex-wife — Aquaman actress Amber Heard — in a Virginia courtroom. Depp was suing Heard for $50 million, claiming she defamed him when she wrote an OpEd for The Washington Post in 2018. In the OpEd, Heard never used Depp's name, but claimed that she was the victim of domestic violence du
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12 July
Disney Announces Show Featuring Ritualistic Killing and a Blood Drinking Cult
Disney has had its fair share of shows recently that demonstrate the company is expanding to reach a wide variety of audiences, but some of its shows have caused a certain amount of confusion among audiences, given their themes. Earlier this year, the company caused an uproar on social media when it released details about its new German show, Pauline, which will tell the story of a pregnant teen t
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12 July
Disney+ Releases All-New ‘Bluey’ Episodes, Waters Them Down First
Just as we reach the point of summer when parents have run out of crafts and water play ideas, the world's favorite Blue Heeler family is swooping in for the rescue. Disney+ may have been breaking out its content-cutting scissors for original films like Crater, but the streaming service wouldn't dream of letting the most lovable family of pups loose. The BBC Studios series “Bluey” has
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12 July
Cinderella Has NEVER Been More Horrifying
Disney movies are fun, family-friendly productions that are renowned for putting a smile on your face and spring in your step as you follow the journey of the character in question, often a Disney Princess, and her journey to self-discovery, love and a happily-ever-after. Numerous Disney films have done just this in the past, giving us some classics that many Disney kids rewatch as adults, often e
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12 July
Is ‘Venom: Along Came a Spider’ the Real Title of the Third Film in the Franchise?
Recent buzz on social media has sparked intrigue among fans as a poster for an alleged “Venom 3″ film titled Venom: Along Came a Spider has surfaced. The viral spread of these materials has generated speculation about the title's authenticity and left fans wondering if the Venom series will be crossing into the Disney MCU. Is Venom: Along Came a Spider real or just a fan-made creation?
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12 July
Disney Fans Are Calling It: These Are the Best (and Worst) Parks in the World
Walt Disney broke ground on what would become a global phenomenon in 1955 when Disneyland opened its gates. Featuring 35 attractions, rides, and exhibits, Disneyland introduced America’s first single-rail transportation system: the monorail. The sweeping success of Disneyland spurred a sibling on the east coast when the Walt Disney Company launched an ambitious “Florida Project.” In 1971, the Walt
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12 July
Awful Guests Fund Disney World Vacation by Stealing from Children
We all get that Disney World is an expensive vacation lately, but that is no excuse to steal from children to fund it. In a jaw-dropping display of greed and betrayal, a New Jersey couple has been charged with pilfering a staggering $91,000 from the Old Bridge Soccer League, an organization dedicated to nurturing the talents of young soccer enthusiasts. As the league's president and field director
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12 July
‘Indiana Jones’ Just Broke a 24-Year-Old Record
Despite a lackluster box office debut, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny cracked a Walt Disney Co. record. Few artisan film branches maintain a successful run over four decades, and even fewer Hollywood actors remain in the spotlight into their Golden Years. Since Harrison Ford‘s debut as Indy in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark alongside Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Alfred Molina as S
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