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Feb- 2023 -28 February
Disney Entertainment Sees Major Shakeup
In early February, Disney CEO Bob Iger held his first earnings call since once again becoming CEO after the firing of Bob Chapek. During that call, Iger shared that one of his main focuses was giving creative power back to the very talented Disney creatives. As part of that, he was making Dana Walden and Alan Bergman the co-chairs of Disney Entertainment. Walden had been serving as the head of Dis
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28 February
Disney Just Dropped a New Trailer For the Live-Action Remake of This Classic Movie
Since D23 Expo last year, Disney fans have been treated to a variety of new releases and new updates that have been dropping one by one. From news about the soon-to-come Haunted Mansion movie to the Lion King prequel. Back in September 2022, Disney released the first look at an upcoming live-action remake of a classic, beloved film—Peter Pan & Wendy, now, the Mouse House has dropped the first trai
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28 February
Disney Legend Lives Out Jungle Cruise Fantasy
In early September 2022, Disney hosted its ultimate fan event, right across the street from the Disneyland Resort. The D23 Expo brings together Disney fans and Disney legends. During the long weekend, Disney hosted a number of incredible panels, giving Guests exclusive first looks at new movies, new television, shows, new attractions, and more. One of those panels was the Disney Legends panel, in
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28 February
Iger 100 Days In: What’s He Done and What Does He Still Have to Do?
It’s been 100 days since Bob Iger took back the reigns as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Having replaced his own successor, Bob Chapek, Iger dove right in and made some significant changes to all aspects of the Disney Company. But with only a two-year contract in place, Iger still has some critical issues to address. Iger’s first significant order of business was a complete reorganization of Disn
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28 February
More Details Revealed About ‘Even Stevens’ Actor’s Death
Last week we reported on the tragic death of Even Stevens actor Jansen Panettiere. The actor, a young 28, was survived by his sister, Hayden Panettiere, his parents, father Skip Panettiere, and mother, Lesley Vogel, and also left behind a girlfriend, Catherine Michie. At the time of his demise, very little was known about the circumstances surrounding it, however, now more information has come to
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28 February
‘Mandalorian’ Creators Defend Fate of Gina Carano’s Cara Dune in Season 3
Season Three of Star Wars: The Mandalorian finally arrives on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and Dave Filoni spoke out with executive producer Rick Famuyiwa to share how their team at Lucasfilm handled the anticipated replacement of Cast Member Gina Carano. The MMA fighter turned actress brought the former Republic Drop Trooper Cara Dune to life and earned the adoration of fans from her firs
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28 February
“How Many Rides is Too Many?” Disney Fans Debate
It seems that the new status quo of every Disney Vacation requires reservations and scheduling every aspect of every day. Theme Park Reservations, Disney Dining Reservations, and now even ride reservations seem required whether one purchases Lightning Lane access via Disney Genie+ or the Individual Lightning Lane options or one sets a specific time to join the standby line. Because of this new men
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28 February
Woman Arrested for Attacking Boyfriend After He Missed Their Disney Date
It's been known that Disney fans love their time at the Disney Theme Parks—whether at the domestic Parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort or at international ones like Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, or Hong Kong Disneyland. Be it the wonderful entertainment—the parades like Magic Happens or Festival of Fantasy, or attractions and rides like Space Mountain, TRON Lightcycle/
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28 February
From a Floridian: Governor DeSantis’ “Reedy Creek Takeover”
Dear Readers, I might be a die-hard Disney Fanatic and allow myself to be so deeply invested in this Company that I dedicate the majority of my professional and personal time to covering it. But, as a Floridian and someone who is friend and family to scores of Floridians beyond just the reach of Kissimmee and the Orlando Metro Area, I and may others are in complete support of Governor DeSantis and
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27 February
Bob Iger Pays Tribute to Longest-Serving Cast Member After Their Death
On February 27, Walt Disney Animation announced that Disney’s longest-serving Cast Member, and Disney Legend, — Burny Mattinson — had passed away at the age of 87. Mattinson had been with the company for an incredible 70 years, beginning as a messenger and working his way up. Mattinson became one of Disney’s most iconic animators in the decades he worked with the company. Sadly, Mattin
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