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‘Haunted Mansion’ Stars Skip Premiere Amid Actors’ Strike

On July 28, Walt Disney Studios will release its newest live-action film, Haunted Mansion. The film will tell the story of a woman and her young son, who move into an old southern mansion in Louisiana. However, as the title indicates, the mansion is possessed by spooky spirits. Haunted Mansion stars Rosario Dawson as Gabbie and Chase Dillon as her son, Travis. ...

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Dwayne Johnson’s Latest Movie Wrestles With An Unusual Subject

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It’s been an eventful year so far for Dwayne Johnson. Earlier this year, he was named in a $3 billion lawsuit claiming he and other conspirators allegedly planned on kidnapping former WWE wrestler Trenesha Briggers (Rhaka Khan) and her children. That lawsuit was later dismissed. But after that, NBC canceled Johnson’s show Young Rock.  There was also talk that Johnson ...

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After Months of Bitterness, DeSantis and Iger Find They Have Something In Common

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It’s hard to believe that after nearly 18 months of feuding, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would have anything in common. The two men have thrown sharp blows at each other as DeSantis rails against Disney across the country as he runs for the Republican presidential nomination. Related: In Iger vs. DeSantis, It’s a Battle of ...

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Halle Bailey Finally Answers THE Burning Question About Ariel’s New Hair

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Now that the new Little Mermaid movie craze is over — even though debates about the rap song sung by Awkwafina and debates about the new Ariel Meet and Greet in Disney World continue to thrive online — there is just one major question left for the actress playing the new version of Ariel! Halle Bailey became a household name after her ...

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‘Moana’ Remake Is Postponed as Hawaiians Join Writers’ Strike

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If you were excited about the new Moana and Lilo & Stitch movies, then you’re about to be very disappointed! The Writers Guild of America members have been making headlines nationwide as actors and writers face off against film studios — especially after a crucial attempt at negotiations failed earlier this week — and now the WGA strike has spread to Hawaii! The Strike ...

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Meet the Adorable New Addition to Cinderella’s Story

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The iconic Disney princess and fairy tale heroine Cinderella might feel like her star is fading — or at least, the original version of her star — since her 1950 animated movie has been outshined by the 2015 Lily James film and since the original 1950 movie has just undergone a big change. However, Cinderella is still among the most ...

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Brother-In-Law Tries to Use Disney VIP Tour as Babysitting Service, Internet Has No Patience

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A recent online discussion has ignited a debate over a family’s decision regarding a VIP trip to Disneyland. Being the internet, the topic originally came about on a popular forum for getting validation on questionable moral decisions. The controversy began when a brother-in-law desired to swap his spot in the VIP group for his girlfriend’s child, and responders had some ...

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Disney Has Some Likely Contenders for Proposed ESPN Strategic Partnership

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Disney CEO Bob Iger’s bold statement on the future of ESPN has caused a lot of speculation. In order to transition ESPN into a direct-to-consumer platform and move away from traditional television broadcasting, the Walt Disney Company is now considering potential partnerships. With the aim of delivering captivating sports content directly to viewers, Disney is seeking partners who can provide ...

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Abigail Disney Arrested!

Abigail Disney Arrested

For years, Walt Disney’s great-niece, Abigail Disney, has been at odds with Disney’s leadership. Ms. Disney famously gave up most of her shares in the company and stepped away because she felt she did not do anything to earn her position or her money. Ms. Disney has also been very vocal in criticizing Disney for its low Cast Member wages ...

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