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Sep- 2022 -10 September
Pixar Shares First Look at Its New Film ‘Elemental’
On the first day of the 2022 D23 Expo, Pixar Animation Studios announced that a sequel to their beloved feature film Inside Out was in the works. But they also shared more information on their upcoming original feature film, Elemental. Disney shared the first images, saying, “*fire* and *water* come together in this FIRST LOOK at Ember & Wade played by Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie, from Di
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10 September
First Look at Disney’s Sci-Fi African Animated Series
It was during an Investors Day event that Disney fans were first told that a brand new sci-fi project was in the works at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and it will be set in a futuristic Africa. A few years later, we finally got our first look. It is called Iwájú, and it is a new series made in collaboration with Kugali and takes place in Lagos, Nigeria. Disney gave us the first look, which D23 s
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10 September
Disney to Tell Wishing Star’s Origin Story
Among the plethora of new motion picture projects announced on the first day of the 2022 D23 Expo, there is one that could stand out like a star in the night–almost literally. It is called Wish, and it is about how the Wishing Star that has appeared time and time again in Disney movies got its status and power. Disney D23 shared the news on Twitter, saying, “Walt Disney Animation Studi
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9 September
A Fun List of Takeaways From the First Day of D23
Day One of D23 got off to a non-stop action-packed start. And through it all we got to experience loads of exciting new reveals. Here is a recap of some of our most memorable takeaways. Bob Chapek Isn’t So Popular We couldn’t help but hear the boos that Bob Chapek was pelted with when he first took to the stage during at the start of the Expo. This only drives home a fact that we already knew—Bob
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9 September
Kristen Bell Supports Bob Chapek — And Plans to Dress Like Him
It is safe to say (judging by these petition signatures) that a lot of Disney Fanatics do not like the current Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek. Disney discontent has been surpassing Disney magic for a while now (in part due to Chapek and in part due to Guests' bad behavior in the Disney Parks, among other things) — but Disney darling Kristen Bell has just made it clear that she is still a
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9 September
Disney and Pixar Announce ‘Elio’ Adventure Movie
As usual, Disney's most recent D23 Expo has been rife with exciting news for Disney Fanatics like ourselves. The D23 Expo has been particularly chock-full of news about upcoming Disney movies tonight, including several new trailers and posters for movies like Disenchanted, Mufasa, Peter Pan & Wendy, and The Little Mermaid (not to mention Inside Out 2)! Now, a brand-new and entirely-unexpected movi
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9 September
‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Trailer Revealed
Witching Hour has come again! The long-awaited trailer to Disney’s (after-the-fact) cult classic Hocus Pocus has been released at the D23 EXPO. Because the first film was essentially a flop when it was first released back in the (yes) summer of 1993 (not even Halloween) the idea of a sequel was probably never even on the table…until many years later when the film started casting a spell on a whole
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9 September
CONFIRMED: ‘Inside Out 2’ Is Coming Soon
Here at Disney Fanatic, we keep a sharp eye on Disney news (especially during big events like the 2022 D23 Expo, which is happening this weekend) — and we are happy to report that the rumors of Inside Out 2 that we had shared earlier this summer were correct! The Inside Out sequel is officially happening! Amy Poehler, who played the emotion Joy in the first Inside Out film from Pixar Animati
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9 September
PHOTOS: Peter Pan First Look Released at D23
In more exciting news from D23, we have the first look for the upcoming movie of our favorite Neverland character. The D23 Expo is the perfect event that encapsulates all of the Disney magic we know and love. It's filled with updates about the Parks, new trailers, and movie announcements, and even gives us a behind-the-scenes view into how the soundtracks and movies came to be. In all of the excit
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9 September
‘Little Mermaid’ Teaser Trailer Is Released
Prepare to flip your fins, Ariel fans! The new live-action remake of the 1989 classic The Little Mermaid has been highly anticipated by some Disney fans (and dreaded by others who are tired of Disney's live-action remakes) — but now we finally have a trailer to “sea”! Halle Bailey stars as Ariel this time, instead of Disney Legend Jodi Benson. As with the other upcoming live-acti
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