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May- 2023 -19 May
“Couldn’t Think of Anyone Better”: Critics Praise “HYPNOTIZING” Performance from Halle Bailey in ‘Little Mermaid’
The Little Mermaid has been one of the most talked about Disney live-action remakes, even though the film hasn’t officially been released yet. Disney has received much criticism from fans for its “wokeness” in its casting of Black singer-songwriter and actress Halle Bailey in the role of Princess Ariel. The casting decision has come up repeatedly, with various fans and actors coming to Disney’s de
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19 May
Bans Issued, Blood Cleaned Off Pavement After Huge Disney Fight
On May 16, two families decided to head to Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom for a day of fun attractions, delicious food, and time together. Little did they know that it would end in punches thrown and blood left for Disney Cast Members to clean up. Unfortunately, that’s what did happen. And the sad thing is, the knock-down-drag-out happened all because of a photo spot in front of the Walt
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19 May
Here’s the Scuttlebutt: Alan Menken Shares Why Songs Did (and Didn’t) Make It to ‘The Little Mermaid’ Soundtrack
“Part of Your World” is the shower-belting Disney song that has been part of our worlds for 34 years, and it's arguably a bigger hit than Frozen's “Let It Go.” Jodie Benson's voice carried us through the last few decades as Ariel and the late Pat Carroll spoke to our poor unfortunate souls with her powerful voice behind Ursula. With classic songs from the original film ceme
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19 May
Disney Princess Reveals Why She’s Forbidden From Returning to Work
These days, many Disney Fanatics already know that Disney character performers must endure a lot of discomforts, both physically and mentally, for very little pay. You don't need ‘dedicated Disney fan' status to notice these Disney employees' hardships, either — all it takes is one look at Winnie the Pooh sweltering in Florida heat, or Belle deftly dodging a man trying to unzip her dre
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18 May
Popular ‘Little Mermaid’ Satire Blatantly Ignores Halle Bailey
These days, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Youtube-fluent millennial who is unfamiliar with the Youtube channel called “How It Should Have Ended.” This longstanding Youtube series is famous for its humorous and spot-on parodies of classic or blockbuster films, ranging from Guardians of the Galaxy movies to the newest Jurassic World. These animated videos often point out enormous plot
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18 May
On the Day DeSantis 2024 Rumors Spread, Disney Kneecaps Him
There are no coincidences in life. Everything happens for a reason. And if we've learned nothing else in the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company, Disney is always one step ahead of the governor, and Disney is much better at crafting a narrative. Related: Governor DeSantis Responds to Canceled Lake Nona Project Earlier this morning, CBS News reported that Florida
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18 May
Iconic Disney Villain to Get His Own “Villainous” Series
Disney villains are some of the most important characters in Disney films. While not the primary protagonists of the films and series, they play a crucial role in the narratives by challenging the heroes and adding depth to the stories. Lately, Disney has taken to retelling villain stories, giving many of them live-action remakes and working on sharing a different side to their narrative, complica
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18 May
“That’s My Sister”: Tearful ‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey Responds to Surprise Message
Who’s cutting onions in here? For anyone who has followed the emotional journey of Halle Bailey as she broke ground as a black actress portraying Ariel, you’ve probably shed some tears along the way. Confronting racism, doubt, and criticism, Halle has withstood a media storm since the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid debuted its trailer in September 2022. Most Disney movie stars don’t have
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18 May
Dreamworks Seems to Mock ‘Little Mermaid’ With New Villain
These days, more and more fairy tale retellings or fantasy adventure movies seem to revel in turning well-known stories or tropes on their head — and now, one of Disney's most iconic fairy tale retellings is getting a taste of its own medicine as its character is turned into a monstrous villain! ‘The Little Mermaid' With a Twist In the upcoming animated movie called Ruby Gillman, Teena
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18 May
Governor DeSantis Responds to Canceled Lake Nona Project
May 18 was a BIG day for Disney and the fans that love it. Sort of unsurprisingly, Disney announced that it would be ending the Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World Resort. The too-pricey excursion had been struggling since it opened in March 2022. However, that was not the only huge news that broke. In a more shocking move, Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D'Amaro, announced that the c
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