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Sep- 2021 -13 September
Is Amazon’s Cinderella Actually As Bad As Reviews Say?
Amazon's version of Cinderella has still been a major talking point among Disney fans this week after it premiered last weekend, and opinions on the movie adaptation are still mixed. This version of the Cinderella story features Camila Cabello as Ella, an aspiring dressmaker whose focus on her dream job has been strangely off-putting to an audience that usually adores “girlboss” charac
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13 September
Captain America Gets A Musical
Even though the highly-anticipated Marvel Studios trailer that just dropped is in fact for Hawkeye's new series on Disney+ (and you can see it here!), some sharp-eyed Marvel fans have already spotted an Easter egg in the Hawkeye trailer: marquee signs for “Rogers: The Musical”. The signs have the Avenger Captain America's visage on them, shield included, and fans are now eagerly discus
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13 September
The Hawkeye Trailer is Out
Many people were eagerly awaiting the Hawkeye trailer's release today, since both Jeremy Renner and his costar in the new show, Hailee Steinfeld (who Renner has called “a wonderful human”) have released hints that it's coming soon–and now, the trailer is here. Renner mentioned the trailer in his Instagram story yesterday, saying “Hawkeye trailer drops tomorrow!!!!”, a
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13 September
Will Cinderella’s Lily James Be Back for Downton Abbey 2?
Viewers were delighted with the English actress Lily James and her performance in the 2015 live-action Cinderella opposite a very charming Richard Madden; her innocent open nature, kind heart, and gorgeous dresses all solidified her standing as a wonderful Disney princess. However, many audience members also already knew her as the lovestruck Lady Rose on the hit period drama Downton Abbey–a
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12 September
Simu Liu Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Stunt Footage From Shang-Chi
As the Marvel movie Shang-Chi: Legend of the Ten Rings continues to impress in theaters, the movie's star actor Simu Liu posted a video showing the work that goes into the incredible action sequences of the film. This particularly impressive bus stunt includes running across the top of a bus, leaping off of it, and catching onto the side of the bus (therefore being slammed into the bus's door) whi
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12 September
Jack Whitehall Sings Emily Blunt’s Praises After “Jungle Cruise” (And Reveals His Secret Frozen Role)
Fans of British comedy have most likely heard of the young comedian Jack Whitehall, but they may have been surprised to see him pop up as the beautiful Dr Lily Houghton‘s brother in the new Disney movie “Jungle Cruise”! Whitehall was a “big fan” of the ride that inspired the movie, and an admirer of Blunt's work. Now that they've actually worked together directly, he
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12 September
Disneyland Presents A Brand-New Event for Holiday Evenings
Even though Disneyland's Halloween celebrations (including the Oogie Boogie Bash) are only just getting underway, the park is already preparing for the holidays–and a new limited-capacity event called Disney Merriest Nites is being added to the celebration schedule! Disney Merriest Nites is part of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort festivities, and it features Mickey Mouse and his friend
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9 September
There’s A New Spa in Disneyland
Even though most Disney Guests associate a Disney vacation with rides, attractions, and characters, there's also plenty of relaxation and pampering to be found at Disney resorts! Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (a resort on par with Disney World's Grand Floridian when it comes to luxury) is unveiling its brand-new Tenaya Stone Spa on September 16, and Disney Guests will want to be first
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8 September
Everest Is Closing In 2022 For Renovations
Disney has been undergoing lots of upgrades lately, and the next attraction in line for an upgrade involves the Mount Everest-themed roller coaster. The popular “Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain” ride in the Animal Kingdom Disney park is closing from January 4th of this coming year to mid-April for refurbishment. The renovations will be focused on ride control opera
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8 September
Take A Sneak Peek At More Details From EPCOT’s ‘New’ France
Disney World has been going through a lot of updates recently, particularly since its 50th anniversary is coming up, and several of the updates have been happening in EPCOT's France! The revamped ‘country' opens to Disney Guests on October 1, and according to D23, the Ratatouille-inspired attraction “Remy's Ratatouille Adventure” is just one of the surprises in store. Get a sensa
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