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‘Turning Red’ Producer Defends Mei’s Mom
If you've seen the new Pixar movie Turning Red, then you probably already know that protagonist Meilin Lee's biggest challenge in the film is her mom, Ming (who is voiced by Sandra Oh). Many viewers noticed that Ming was villainized at certain points in the movie — but according to a recent D23 interview, producer Lindsey Collins ma
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‘Turning Red’ Director Explains Mei’s Emotional Backstory
Not all Disney or Pixar fans found the new movie Turning Red (a movie about a 13-year-old girl named Meilin Lee who poofs into a giant red panda when upset) to be one of Disney or Pixar's best films. Some people found the early-2000's style to be cringeworthy, while others found it to be a little too abstract. Pixar seems happy with the f
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Disney+ Announces the Expansion of the ‘Descendants’ Universe with ‘The Pocketwatch’
Fans of Disney's Descendants will be thrilled to learn that this unique fantasy universe is about to expand! The current film trilogy began in 2015 as a Disney Channel Original Movie that featured the children of classic Disney villains as they attended a prep school with the children of memorable heroes while attempting to help their par
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‘Percy Jackson’ Author Defends Casting Choice, Accuses Objectors of ‘Racism’
Recently, the showrunners at Disney Plus announced their casting choices for the upcoming series based on the young adult book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and fans were quick to react. We at Disney Fanatic previously shared the casting news, but it appears that one particular casting choice has sparked some controversy and bac
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Eerily Entertaining Facts About ‘The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’ at Disney World
It is perhaps the most recognizable attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and can be counted among the most iconic ones in all of Walt Disney World Resort. We are, of course, talking about that high-reaching sinister specter standing tall and stately in the distance—The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Considered to be a Disney World rit
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How One ‘Strange’ Costume Detail Ruins the Immersion in ‘Multiverse of Madness’
On Friday May 6, 2022… The latest edition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hit theaters. The film marks the latest appearance of Dr. Stephen Strange as played by beloved British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. Dr. Strange was last seen in 2021's Spiderman: No Way Home, which delved into the multi
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Judge DISMISSED Lawsuit Against DeSantis’ Termination of Disney World District
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Central Florida residents against Governor Ron DeSantis over his signing of legislation that terminated Disney's special Reedy Creek Improvement District. According to the Orlando Sentinel, The complaint claimed Florida was violating a state law called the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, as well as
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Fans Sign Petitions For Johnny Depp’s Return as Captain Jack Sparrow
In the midst of the defamation trial between former Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp and Aquaman actress Amber Heard, Pirates fans and Captain Jack Sparrow fans have been campaigning for Depp's return to his famous role as Captain Jack Sparrow. During the defamation trial (which has been accompanied by Depp's fans' use of the ha
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Video: See How Disney Pastry Chefs Create Mickey Macarons
Some of the best sweets and treats at Disneyland and Walt Disney World are shaped like the ‘big cheese' himself, and one of the most adorable Mickey-shaped desserts as the Mickey macaron! Disney just took to TikTok to share a behind-the-scenes look at how the resort's talented pastry team creates these treats. Take a look below: @di
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‘It Was a Small Step’: Tom Hiddleston Discusses Loki’s Sexuality
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might be stealing all of Marvel's (and Thor's) thunder right now, but the Marvel show Loki still made waves when it was released on Disney+ last year and Tom Hiddleston's character Loki came out as bisexual. The moment on the show was brief (so much so that many Marvel fans were upset by its sub
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