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Sep- 2023 -20 September
Johnny Depp Thanks Company For Standing by Him – It’s Definitely NOT Disney
It has been a rough few years for Johnny Depp. In 2018, his ex-wife Amber Heard released an OpEd in The Washington Post claiming that she was the victim of domestic violence. While she did not name Depp, she did say that she was abused during the years that the two were married. The blowback against Depp was instant and brutal. Things got so bad that he ended up suing Heard for defamation and winn
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20 September
In a Twist of Fate, Lottery Winner Takes His Winnings to Disney World
When it comes to Walt Disney World Resort vacations, it's no secret that costs can add up. Disney World theme park ticket prices, meals, Disney Resort stays (even when choosing the cheaper-yet-still-enjoyable options), flights, and Disney merchandise can all add up to make for one expensive Disney vacation, especially when an entire family is in on the Florida-based fun. Related: Restaurant Owner
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20 September
Audiences Allegedly Refuse to Watch Newest ‘Aquaman’ Movie, Due to Amber Heard
After the storm passed regarding the very-highly-publicized Depp v. Heard defamation trial last year, Johnny Depp fans' focus seemed to shift from dismay about the domestic abuse allegations involving the popular A-list actor to dismay involving the unlikelihood of his return to the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates 6. Related: Johnny Depp Makes Cameo in ‘Pirates 6’ Trailer Johnny Depp's ex
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20 September
Is a Live-Action Remake of ‘Pocahontas’ on the Table?
Recently, a fan shared a petition for Disney to make a live-action Pocahontas film starring Dwayne Johnson and Sofia Crnilovic among a larger cast, and it had us speculating about the possibility of a Pocahontas remake. Disney's live-action remakes have been making headlines for months now. From the frustration that many fans have had with the arguable lack of creativity and constant desire to
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20 September
Queer Disney Star Reveals He Was Once Forced to Go to Conversion Therapy
Disney star Matthew Scott Montgomery recently revealed that he was forced to go to “reparative therapy”—which he clarified is “another word for conversion therapy.” Former Disney stars have talked time and again about their time working with the Disney Channel as children. From Selena Gomez to Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato to Dove Cameron, much has come to light about the realities of working with D
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19 September
ABC Star Dead at 43 After Mental Health Struggles
There are few shows that have the running power that soap operas do. Many of the most well-known soap operas, like General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and Days of Our Lives, have been on the air for decades. What's more, many of the actors in those shows have been a part of the storylines for years. Fans love to see the characters grow and change. And if you're a soap fan, you love to se
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19 September
Amber Heard Accuses Costar of “Tormenting” Her by Dressing up as Johnny Depp
Last year, millions of people tuned in to watch the explosive trial of Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Aquaman actress Amber Heard. Depp initially sued Heard for defamation after a 2018 OpEd was published in The Washington Post that accused Depp of domestic abuse. Heard countersued, claiming that Depp also defamed her. For six weeks, the two went back and forth, accusing
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19 September
Disney-Owned Cable Channels Are Desperate For Content At the Worst Possible Time
Fall is usually when cable channels start rolling out their new content. They've spent all summer hyping up that new show that they're sure will be a hit or the return of a new season of your favorite show that left off on a cliffhanger. But more importantly than viewers, networks rely on these shows to bring in advertisers that will make them millions. But with the Writers Guild of America and SA
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19 September
VIDEO: Captured Magic Kingdom Bear Released Into Wild
September 18 was a wild day at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom Park. And I'm not just talking about taking a ride on the Jungle Cruise or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Guests who were at the theme park when it opened that morning were informed that they were not able to access Frontierland, Liberty Square, and parts of Adventureland. That meant that nearly a dozen rides were off-limits.
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19 September
Despite Skepticism, Disney’s Troubled Summer Film Achieves Record-Breaking Victory
Pixar's Elemental was labeled a flop on its opening weekend. All analysts and critics indicated that the film was a dud and another box office disaster for The Walt Disney Company. Despite these claims, the film slowly chugged along in theaters. While it didn't bring in much money daily, it stayed consistent over its entire summer run. Elemental is now telling Disney haters to sit down as it offic
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