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Mar- 2024 -15 March
Johnny Depp in Demand: Studio Contracts to Pay Actor $10,000 for Each Word He Speaks in Film
For many directors, casting Johnny Depp in a feature film role is an achievement that signals success in their own careers, and one director was so pleased to land Depp that the studio paid the actor $10,000 for every word he spoke during the film. Related: Actor Keanu Reeves Takes Iconic Role from Johnny Depp in Multi-Billion-Dollar Film Franchise What began as a seemingly insignificant role in a
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15 March
STUNNING Move: Marvel Creator FIRED Weeks Before Show’s Premiere
It is no secret that, for the past several years, The Walt Disney Company has been struggling with its streaming service, Disney+. Disney+ launched in November 2019, and saw some great initial success, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit just a few months later. Sadly, the perceived success was short-lived. Each quarter, Disney announces that it has lost hundreds of millions of dollars on D
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15 March
Disney World Helps 106-Year-Old Make History
106-year-old new Disney fan Magnolia Jackson celebrated a historic first visit to the Magic Kingdom on her birthday! A dream is a wish you're heart makes, and enjoying the magical offerings at any Disney Park is a dream come true for so many Disney fans across the world. Whether it's a visit to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” (Walt Disney World Resort) or the “Happiest Place on
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15 March
Disney Sells off Props From 59-Year-Old Attraction
Walt Disney World Resort recently liquidated props from its oldest attraction, one older than the Magic Kingdom it resides in: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. The Carousel of Progress opened as “Progressland” at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair before finding a home in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park. Less than a decade later, in 1975, Walt Disney Imagineering relocated the attraction to a sm
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15 March
‘Jurassic’ Star Killed in ‘The Lost World’ Returning for ‘Jurassic World 4’
Jurassic World 4 is bringing back a franchise star who was killed in one of the sequels. The upcoming sequel Jurassic World 4 has had the fanbase in a tight grip since it was announced in January. Rumored to be titled Jurassic City, the seventh installment in the long-running series will be directed by Gareth Edwards of Godzilla (2014) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) fame and produced by U
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15 March
Dramatic Disney Cuts: Iconic Magic Kingdom Attraction Changes
We've seen some dramatic cuts and changes at Walt Disney World Resort in the past few years, even at its premiere theme park, Magic Kingdom. Amid the pandemic, numerous offerings at Magic Kingdom were cut and changed. Though Walt Disney World guests held out for the day that special entertainment like the Festival of Fantasy Parade and Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade would return, they had to w
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15 March
‘General Hospital’ Star Found Dead in a Field at 64
The body of a former General Hospital star was found in an open field behind a business in San Jacinto, California, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Robyn Bernard starred in 145 episodes of the ABC soap opera from 1984 to 1990. She played Terry Brock, the daughter of David Groh's D.L. Brock, during her run on the daytime drama. https://twitter.com/deglimuses/status/176814822
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14 March
Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Actor Dies at 85
In some sad news today, we are reporting on the demise of British actor and anti-war activist Michael Culver, well-known for an iconic interaction with Darth Vader in Star Wars. While we at Disney Fanatic focus on reporting on the magical happenings at the Disney Parks, occasionally, we have some sad news to cover. This story honors the passing, and celebrates the life, of actor Michael Culver. M
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14 March
Harrowing Experience Shakes Guests’ Faith in Safety of Disney Rides: “At a loss for words”
A guest detailed a harrowing experience at Disneyland when they were riding Web Slingers, which left them “at a loss for words.” While the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are undoubtedly some of the best places in the world to enjoy a Disney vacation, things can go awry at these magical Disney destinations. Whether it's because of guests who behave badly or because o
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14 March
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version): How to Watch This Week
Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm since the debut of her history-making and record-breaking global tour—The Eras Tour. The pop star, who had her start in country music, has more than proven her mettle in understanding and leading the music industry and has amassed a significant fan following over her career. The Eras Tour by Taylor Swift Her most recent crowning glory is The Eras Tour—a to
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