The classic animated Disney movie Beauty and the Beast began celebrating its 30th-anniversary last fall since the movie premiered in 1991 — and now ABC is hosting a unique televised event to celebrate! The Disney movie (which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, a rare nomination for an animated film) will be honored by ABC in the TV ...

Walt Disney Entertainment has produced a wealth of characters throughout the years, many of whom have actively produced their very own wealth on screen. And while many of us may admittedly feel compelled to evaluate portrayals of rich folk with more objectionability than we would the meeker underdogs we love for what they lack (and make up for), Disney somehow ...

You probably already know that Spanish actress Penelope Cruz (who is currently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in Parallel Mothers) has had some involvement with Disney in the form of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). You may also know that The Eyes of Tammy Faye actress Jessica Chastain (who is competing against Penelope Cruz in ...

In most parts of North America, the dawning of spring is synonymous with being a time of rebirth and renewal—a time to get back into nature, and—if you happen to have a green thumb—the time to get your gardening on. Planning which plants to plant, and coming up with fun-themed gardening patterns can be a great joy, even to those ...

Walt Disney Entertainment has introduced us to characters of all kinds of personality types and interests over the years. From those who rely solely on brawn and bravery to others who demonstrate courageousness and kindness, on several occasions there’s even an overlap of collective characteristics at work within a single character, resulting in the perfect pairing of positive attributes all ...

Disney Princess – The Concert might be receiving some less than stellar reviews when it comes to its VIP packages and its similarity to the previous Broadway Princess Party, but the concert itself still features several Disney princess performers who are known for their beautiful singing — and now a Frozen medley from the show has been released as a ...

What Makes a Great Villain? When one pictures the great pantheon of Disney villains, many delightfully diverse and devious characters come to mind. There is, of course, the informal leader of the council herself: Maleficent, “Mistress of All Evil,” with the ability to call upon all the powers of hell. There is Snow White’s Evil Queen stepmother, whose evil cackle ...

Throughout its history, the Walt Disney Company has presented us with a notable number of onscreen whizzes and inventors. More often than not, they come in the form of zany yet clever characters who often exude brilliant brainpower and potential, all while lacking some of the everyday, arguably more crucial character essentials. From scholarly professors to child prodigies to even ...

It’s no secret that Disney princesses have come a long way from the original damsel in distress archetype that they were known for — even though some Disney fans still attest to the strength of beloved princess characters like Cinderella or Snow White — and Disney actress Susan Egan enthused about the evolution of Disney princesses recently on the D23 ...

Susan Egan has many impressive credits as an actress, singer, and producer, but she is best known for her two Disney roles: the official Disney princess Belle in the original Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and the Disney heroine Megara in Hercules (1997). Susan is currently touring with Disney Princess – The Concert alongside other Disney princess actresses (including Courtney ...