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May- 2022 -19 May
‘Ahsoka’ Actress ‘Can’t Be Trusted’ With ‘Star Wars’ Secrets
Rent actress Rosario Dawson has joined the Star Wars universe as “alien Force-seeker Ahsoka”, a character who has previously only been represented via animation (and voiced by Ashley Eckstein) — and apparently, the actress is finding it difficult to stick to Star Wars-level secrecy while filming her character's TV series! In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Rosario Dawson adm
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19 May
Former Agent: Johnny Depp’s On-Set Attitude Added to Fall from Grace
Johnny Depp has made the case in court that the accusations made by his ex-wife Amber Heard have ruined his career in Hollywood–including the privilege of continuing to reprise and develop the character Captain Jack Sparrow for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But it appears that his behavior on set might have also played a significant factor. According to The Hollywood Reporter,
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19 May
Director Confirms ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Is Not Just ‘For People Who Grew Up Watching It’
The famous Disney chipmunks Chip and Dale have returned to television again via the streaming service Disney+ on Friday, May 19, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has just spoken with Akiva Schaffer (the director of the Disney+ Original movie) to reveal not only what viewers at home can expect, but also to confirm whether or not new audiences are going to find the Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Ra
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19 May
D23 Member Donates Rare ‘Pollyanna’ Locket to Walt Disney Archives
In the classic 1960 Disney film Pollyanna, actress Hayley Mills (who was also known for starring as two twin sisters in the 1961 film The Parent Trap, even though Lindsey Lohan's version is better-known by modern audiences) starred as a famously-cheerful, kind girl who had a positive effect on everyone around her. In the movie, Pollyanna has a scene with a reverend about a locket that Pollyanna we
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19 May
No Booze, No Politics, No Kids: Clarity on Disney+ Ads Expectations Emerges
Earlier this week, reports came out that The Walt Disney Company has specified its plans for incorporating paid ads onto its streaming platform Disney+, seemingly reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. According to Variety, Disney has already signaled to agencies that the new version of Disney+ will not accept alcohol or political advertising at its launch… A
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19 May
‘Enchanted’ Sequel Gets a Release Date
Fans of the 2014 Disney fairy tale adventure film Enchanted and its charming princess protagonist Giselle (played by actress Amy Adams) have been eagerly waiting for the film's sequel to be made — even though it has taken over 13 years. The sequel Disenchanted has made slow progress, but now the movie has finally passed muster and D23 has confirmed the film's release date! Disenchanted faced
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19 May
Disney World to Keep Extra Magic Hours’ Shortened Replacement
It looks like Disney World Resort Hotel Guests are going to have to wait a little longer for Extra Magic Hours to come back to the Theme Parks. According to Disney Parks Blog, “Our very popular early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests will continue beyond the 50th Anniversary for visits throughout all of 2023! This benefit gives Disney Resort guests an opportunity to ent
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19 May
Disney+ Update: ‘Baymax!’ Series Gets Release Date
It appears there is some Disney+ series news that does not involve the MCU or Star Wars. Disney's Big Hero 6 spinoff animated series, Baymax! finally has a release date. According to an update on Disney's streaming service, the series will debut on June 29, 2022. Aside from the trailer seen above, there has been little to no word on the streaming series since it was first announced that Walt Disne
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19 May
Disney Retains Rights to Stan Lee’s Likeness for Decades
While a battle begins over Disney's copyright of Mickey Mouse, it appears the entertainment giant has the rights to another pop culture icon secured for several years: Stan Lee. The Comic Book author and Marvel icon passed away in 2018, but reports are coming out now that Marvel Studios owns the copyrights to his likeness, meaning that its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, will be able to p
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18 May
OpEd: Chapek’s Upfront Address Shows Blind Confidence, Denial
Bob Chapek continues to take further measures that allow him to exude confidence in The Walt Disney Company's stature. In contrast, the stock price continues to decline, and the realities of fans' disappointment are only just beginning to emerge. According to Variety, the Disney CEO addressed the crowd at Upfront 2022, boasting that the company remains unrivaled, standing alone among its competito
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