Encanto

‘Encanto’s Mirabel is a Disney Princess, Here’s Why

Even though she doesn't have the official title, Mirabel Madrigal from Disney's Encanto stands in the same place as a Disney Princess. And just like we saw with Moana before her, a pattern of futile denial hangs over her and the rest of her family. Let's ask the blunt question: What defines a princess? I'm not talking about the personal traits that all of Disney's leading ladies have in common. I'

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Disney and Marvel Movies Receive ADG Award Nominations For Production Design

Most Disney fans have already seen Encanto since it premiered in November in theaters and premiered on Disney+ on Christmas Eve, and many Disney fans will also know that the movie has been breaking records and receiving awards as the awards show season continues! Encanto has already won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, been nominated for nine Annie Awards in the animation industry, and

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Disney Executives Fought Against ‘Encanto’ Character Luisa Madrigal’s Body Type

Although the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto has become known for its emotional plot, record-breaking music, and Golden Globe award, one of the biggest highlights from the new Disney movie is its characters — and Luisa Madrigal, the Madrigal sister who is gifted with super strength as her unique magical ability and who has become an audience favorite, was almost turned into a typ

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‘How I Met Your Father’ Actress Hilary Duff Joins the ‘Encanto’ “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Craze

Disney Channel veteran and Younger actress Hilary Duff has been making headlines recently for her new role as Sophie in the How I Met Your Father spin-off of How I Met Your Mother (and for her continued hopes for a Lizzie McGuire reboot), but the actress has also received more attention for jumping on the Encanto bandwagon! The new Walt Disney Animations studios movie Encanto has essentially taken

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“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – First Disney Song Ever to Reach #1 in UK

Okay, “we don't talk about Bruno,” but can we keep talking about how popular that song continues to be? Only days after dethroning “Let it Go” from Frozen as the highest-charted Disney song, we now know that “We Don't Talk About Bruno” has also gained massive popularity outside of America. Lin-Manuel's group number which features performances from Rhenzy Feliz,

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OpEd: I Have to Say It – ‘Encanto’ es No Bueno, Here’s Why

Everybody's talking about how “amazing” Encanto is, but now, here's the proverbial “Bruno” ready to say the things no one wants to hear. Disney's 60th Animated Feature fell far short of its potential and expectations and left me disappointed and–honestly–frustrated. I am speaking out in this OpEd, hoping that I am not alone in the following sentiments. But first

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‘Encanto’ Has a Limited-Edition Makeup Collection

You've probably already heard of the new Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto — whether it's because you've heard about its stellar reviews, catchy record-breaking music, or because you've watched the movie on repeat on Disney+ yourself — but did you know that the movie has its own makeup line? Disney had partnered up with Alamar Cosmetics to create an Encanto makeup collection

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The ‘Encanto’ Song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Has Beaten Frozen’s “Let it Go” Record for Highest-Charting Disney Music

Most Disney Fanatics already know that the new Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto has been taking the Disney world by storm; its music has consistently topped the charts, its animation is award-nominated, and it has gotten plenty of positive reviews (as well as a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature)! Now, the movie is getting even more attention for its soundtrack (which includes many

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Disney’s “Cruella,” “Encanto,” and More on 2022 BAFTA Nominee “Long List”

The list is in! The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has finally released its “Long List” of nominees for its 2022 awards. Out of the 24 categories available, a Disney movie was found nominated for six. The most outstanding of the nominated Disney films, in the eyes of the British, appears to be Disney's Cruella. The retelling of the villainous dalmatian-hating fashi

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‘Encanto’ Wins the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature

The newest Walt Disney Animation Studios movie Encanto has been getting a lot of attention recently — partly for all of its positive reviews from critics and audiences (especially after it premiered on Disney+), its catchy chart-topping soundtrack, and its colorful animation, but also for its heartwarming storyline. The plot of this Walt Disney Studios movie centers around the Colombian Madr

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