Encanto

‘Cruella,’ ‘Encanto,’ Other Disney Movies Earn 2022 BAFTA Nominations

It appears that the final 2022 BAFTA nominations are in. Three Disney movies and two films from National Geographic carry the nominations, including two for Best Animated Feature and two for Best Documentary. Disney+ announced the news on Thursday, February 3, on a Twitter thread declaring: “Feeling fabulous, darling. A round of applause for these #BAFTA nominees!” Feeling fabulous, da

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Disney Fans Debate: ‘Who’s the REAL Villain in ‘Encanto’?’

Disney's Encanto gives audiences many wonderful things–catchy music, outstanding animation–but one thing it doesn't provide is an easily defined villain. Unlike the movies that came before it, the Colombian tale didn't give us another Maleficent, Mother Gothel, Jafar, or Shere Khan. But there has to be a Disney Villain in there somewhere, right? So, some Disney fans took it upon themse

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‘Encanto’s Streaming Success Proves ’90s Disney’s Music Dominance

Disney's Encanto and its catchy songs are taking the music industry by storm. On Monday, January 31, 2022, it was announced that the film's song “We Don't Talk About Bruno” became the first Disney movie song since “A Whole New World” from Aladdin (1992) to hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. That bar-setting version of the '90's movie's anthem was a cover recorded by Peabo

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“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Breaks Aladdin’s Billboard Record

It's no surprise to most Disney fans that the Encanto song “We Don't Talk About Bruno” has been consistently topping the Billboard charts and Spotify charts; practically anyone who listens to the Disney song from the animated film can attest to its catchy nature. Even Disney fanatics who didn't enjoy the Disney song the first time they heard it in the animated film soon found themselve

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Will “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Become a Dark Ride?

The most popular original song from the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto is without a doubt “We Don't Talk About Bruno”, an original song by Lin-Manuel Miranda in which the Madrigal family sings to Mirabel Madrigal about her mysterious uncle (whose magical powers allow him to see the future)– and ironically, everyone is talking about Bruno despite the song's title! In

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Fails an ‘Encanto’ Song Challenge

It's clear from the Golden Globe Award, the chart-topping soundtrack, the popular merchandise, the fan-made online mashups, and the positive reviews that Encanto has made an enormous impression on Disney fans ever since it was released in theaters last November and premiered on Disney+ on Christmas Eve. Although the movie has been praised for everything from its vibrant animation to its diverse ch

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Video: Hilarious Mashup of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” at The Country Bear Jamboree

If you can't get “We Don't Talk About Bruno” from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Encanto (2021) out of your head, you are not alone! The song has been topping the charts, and “We Don't Talk About Bruno” along with other hits from the film have been taking over TikTok. The official Disney Parks TikTok account just got in on the trends by adding the music to a ma

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Honest Review: EPCOT’s “Encanto” Booth

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, I spent the day at EPCOT to take in the latest International Festival of the Arts. And, of course, I had to stop at Columbia's Encanto-themed kiosk. And this is the part of my job where I tell you if I think it's worth it or not. Long story short: it is. I highly recommend everybody stop at this little booth. It is situated between Permanent France and Morocco instal

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Luisa Merch Is Outselling Isabela Merch

With all of Encanto‘s awards, positive reviews, and chart-topping music, it's no surprise that the Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers have capitalized on Encanto‘s popularity with plenty of Encanto merchandise. What may surprise many Disney fans, however, is the fact that one specific character's merchandise and products are becoming particularly popular — even more so than

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‘Encanto’ Character Luisa Madrigal Receives Love from Fans Worldwide

Disney fans already knew that the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto, which premired in November in theaters and was released onto the streaming service Disney+ on Christmas Eve, has made quite a splash. The movie has won a Golden Globe, received multiple other awards or award nominations, and has even broken Frozen‘s record with its music! The characters from the movie have also go

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