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Aug- 2021 -13 August
Sebastian Stan’s Voice Acting Not Fantastic
Marvel fans absolutely loved Sebastian Stan in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. His acting brought true emotion that showed guilt for his actions, grief at losing Steve Rogers, and his growing respect and admiration for Sam Wilson. This excitement has quickly worn off after his voice over performance in Marvel's What If. Stan is playing Bucky and reprising his role from the 2011's Captain Amer
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13 August
Music Details Revealed for EPCOT’s “Harmonious”
We are ALMOST there! As we inch closer to Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, we are thrilled with all the celebrations and new experiences coming to the Resort with “The World's Most Magical Celebration” beginning October 1, 2021. While we're excited that Magic Kingdom will be introducing the new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment“, we are especially thrilled wit
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13 August
Disney Discusses Incoming “Disney Genie”: New Mobile Service for the Parks
Back in 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Bob Chapek announced at the D23 Expo that a new digital offering for Walt Disney World would be on the way. The new offering was named “Disney Genie”. While details have been few and far between, we do know the Genie was initially set to debut in late 2020 to ” enhance the Disney vacation planning process for Guests i
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12 August
November 12th to Be Disney+ Day
It was announced by Disney that on November 12th, the company will celebrate “Disney+ Day”. We aren't sure what exactly to expect from this day that will mark the 2 year anniversary of Disney+ launch in many areas. It has been announced that Jungle Cruise will join Disney+ for all subscribers and the new “Home Sweet Home Alone” will all premiere on this date. Besides these two, we aren
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12 August
Is Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Worth Your Time?
Another Wednesday brings us yet another Disney+ premiere of new content. This week brings us back into the MCU as Marvel studios begs us to ask: what if… to various situations inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the episodes of What If…? are animated, the show was able to bring back much of the vocal talent that popularized the characters being featured. The first episode
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12 August
Chris Hemsworth Celebrates His Birthday With A Cake Made By His Kids
Happy Birthday to the one and only, Chris Hemsworth! This iconic actor has taken the Marvel Universe by storm with his powerful role as “Thor” in eight Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Much of the Marvel Universe focus has been placed on another Marvel star, Scarlett Johansson (AKA Black Widow), for her lawsuit against Disney, and now Disney cutting all ties with Johansson by putting t
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12 August
7 Years Since the World Lost Robin Williams – Son Celebrates His Dad’s Memory
It's hard to believe that Robin Williams, the beloved actor, and comedian, has been gone for seven years. On August 11, 2014, we can remember learning the news of Williams passing and feeling completely shocked and saddened. He was able to light up the screen as no one else could then or now. As Disney fans, we were especially fond of his voice performance as the Genie in Disney's animation film,
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11 August
Set Pictures From Samuel L. Jackson Shows Fury is Back
Filming on The Marvels is currently in production and we just learned thanks to some instagram posts by Samuel L Jackson that Fury will be returning. The former S.H.I.E.L.D. director has been working with heroes for years, but Captain Marvel established a firm friendship between Fury and Carol Danvers, revealing that she inspired the Avengers Initiative in the first place. So it’s no surprise that
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11 August
Broadway Casting Announced for Returns of ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King’
The theater industry has been hit extremely hard during the pandemic as without live audiences, live theater can't happen. We are so excited that it has been reported that Broadway will begin reopening this fall. With this news, Disney Theatrical Productions has now announced the full cast for the both Aladdin and The Lion King. credit: thedisinsider The Lion King will return first at the Minskoff
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11 August
More Information About Growing Up Animal Released
“Growing Up Animal follows animal mothers and babies from the womb to the outside world as they face the triumphs and trials of nature. The National Geographic documentary is narrated by Emmy-nominated star of “black-ish,” producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross. Each hour-long episode is an intimate look into the birth of a different iconic animal: grizzlies, sea lions, elephants, African wild dogs, c
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