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Jun- 2023 -27 June
Popular Television Host Will Replace Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
For over five decades, Pat Sajak has been an unmistakable presence on television screens, captivating audiences around the globe as the charismatic host of the beloved game show, Wheel of Fortune. Unsurprisingly, fans reacted with admiration and sadness at the recent news that Sajak is stepping down from the iconic game show. This departure marks the end of an era, leaving us with a mix of pride a
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27 June
After Supreme Court Loss, Disney May Have a Backdoor Out of Trouble
The Walt Disney Company was dealt a harsh blow last week when the Supreme Court told a lower Court to revive a lawsuit against the company for using Lots-O-Huggin' bear in Toy Story 3 (2010). The trademark for a similar bear is owned by Diece-Lisa Industries Inc. of New Jersey, which sued Disney in 2012. Related: Disney Loses Supreme Court First Amendment Case The case against Disney was initially
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27 June
‘Hannah Montana’ Star Reveals Enormous Surprise
Another Disney Channel star has found love! Hannah Montana star and Disney darling Emily Osment has just announced her engagement and revealed an adorable proposal featuring the iconic Yosemite National Park. A Disney Star's Happily Ever After Emily Osment rose to fame after starring alongside Miley Cyrus on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana, which focused on a teenager named Miley who tried
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27 June
A Price Increase Is Coming to This Disney Park for the First Time Ever
Although Disney’s Magic Kingdom is the world’s most-visited theme Park, die-hard Disney fans would argue it’s not the best one. While EPCOT’s World Showcase is a front-runner for best Disney Parks in the world, the two that come up in conversation most often aren’t even owned by Disney. Right around the bay from Tokyo sits not one but two castles: Cinderella Castle and Beast’s Castle. Imparting cl
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27 June
Children’s Series Calls Out Disney For Racist Treatment of Princess Tiana
These days, Disney is making a concerted effort to be more and more progressive — despite opposition from Florida leadership — and one of Disney's weak points in the past has always been Disney princesses. The New Disney Princesses Modern Disney heroines like the new Ariel have proven (via box office numbers) that audiences want to see more diversity in the stories that they consume, b
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27 June
Mike Pence Says DeSantis Is Acting Like “Radical Left” With Disney
For four years, former Indiana Governor Mike Pence was the Vice President of the United States. The 2024 Presidential elections are just about a year and a half away, and Pence is hot on the campaign trail. He is running against former President Donald Trump, former South Carolina Nikki Haley, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. So far, Trump, Haley, and C
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27 June
“Nobody Died in the Holocaust,” Jewish ABC Star Makes Shocking Statements
Roseanne Barr has been a controversial person for much of her time in Hollywood. The former ABC sitcom star has often faced backlash for her questionable statements. Her comments even caused The Walt Disney Company to cancel the revival of her hit show after only a season, killing off her character in the process. However, her latest scandal involving words on the Holocaust has really taken the sh
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27 June
What Walt Disney Would Want You to Know About His Favorite Dining SpotÂ
With 200+ million dollar productions oiling the family entertainment machine that the Walt Disney Company has evolved into, it isn’t easy to imagine that most iconic films were sketched on a cocktail napkin. That’s right—the Roy E. Animation building may have housed some high-quality Disney brainstorming. Still, it’s not where Walt Disney and the original Imagineers dreamed up the magic that spark
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27 June
LGBTQ Community Scores Another Win via ‘Star Wars’ Franchise Casting
The galaxy far, far away is widening its scope via a new casting for the Star Wars franchise. While The Walt Disney Company has seen notable backlash from critics over its dedication to diversity, this hasn't stopped it from moving forward with its unyielding message of inclusivity. The company has granted the LGBTQ+ community another huge victory via a new casting decision in the upcoming Star Wa
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27 June
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Gets a Massive Update (and a Heartwarming Detail)
A little pixie dust must have landed on Disney's Magic Kingdom last night because Disney Guests are waking up to a magical update in Frontierland! In the five months since Splash Mountain permanently departed to the Laughin' Place, Guests have waited in anticipation of the Princess Tiana-themed attraction taking its place. While concept art featuring the “Tiana's Foods” tower has been
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