Moana, Maui, and the citizens of Montunui are getting ready to set sail again in Moana 2 (2024). As thrilling as it is for Disney to return to a story that was so warmly received years ago, a new update shows that they might still be living in the past. Today, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a new teaser trailer for Moana ...
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The Complicated History and Future of ‘Pocahontas’
WARNING: The following article mentions and/or discusses topics that may be distressing for certain audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. In this new age of Disney movie-making, it seems that nearly every animated film is getting a live-action remake. Pick your favorite movie from your childhood, and there’s a live-action remake for it. And if it’s not already out, Disney is ...
Read More »Is a Live-Action Remake of ‘Pocahontas’ on the Table?
Recently, a fan shared a petition for Disney to make a live-action Pocahontas film starring Dwayne Johnson and Sofia Crnilovic among a larger cast, and it had us speculating about the possibility of a Pocahontas remake. Disney’s live-action remakes have been making headlines for months now. From the frustration that many fans have had with the arguable lack of creativity and constant ...
Read More »“Major Cringe Fest”: Native American Guest Calls Out Disney
Both the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort offer a plethora of attractions and experiences for visitors of all ages to enjoy. At Magic Kingdom Park, Guests can meet their favorite Disney characters, watch fireworks shows like “Happily Ever After,” and ride classic attractions such as Space Mountain and Jungle Cruise. Meanwhile, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at ...
Read More »Disney Shares Glimpses of Characters in Revamped ‘Fantasmic!’ Show
Disney fans have eagerly been awaiting any news about the return of the Fantasmic! nighttime show that has become a Disney staple for many Walt Disney World Resort and Hollywood Studios Guests on their Disney vacations. Bit by bit, we have learned about the new show’s return date (which is November 3) and some new additions to the show’s line-up ...
Read More »‘Pocahontas’: When Disney Fans’ Cries for Authenticity Worked (Kinda)
The year was 1995, and the Peter Schneider-led Walt Disney Animation Studios Team released its latest feature-length musical, Pocahontas. Inspired by the historical events of John Smith’s work in establishing England’s Jamestown Colony in what would become known as Virginia, Disney’s Pocahontas was Disney Animation’s first musical take on American history. But it was also one of the most controversial films ...
Read More »‘Pocahontas’ Star Irene Bedard Arrested
In a sad update, Irene Bedard, the voice behind Pocahontas in Disney’s animated feature film, was arrested last Friday. Disney stars are often in the spotlight for not-so-great reasons, and this recent report of the Pocahontas star is much the same. Bedard was arrested in Greene County, Ohio, for disorderly conduct—the arrest report is not pretty. According to a police ...
Read More »These Are the Disney Pets We Wish We Owned
Throughout various works in Walt Disney Entertainment we’ve seen loyal, companionable demonstrations of love and mutual appreciation between various characters and their pets. Some relationships take on a more peer-to-peer dynamic of mutual respectability, like the bond we see between Pocahontas and her animal friends. Then there are situations in which animals are actually the caretakers of humans, as is ...
Read More »New World Discoveries, an Appreciation for Nature, and Forbidden Romance: Why Watching Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’ This Weekend Is the Ultimate Family-Friendly Way to Reignite Appreciation for Bucolic Beauty and Respect for Cultural Diversity
There’s a lot going on this Earth Day Weekend. With springtime blooming into abundance across North America, many families are also feeling a renewed, invigorating desire to get back to nature and rediscover the unbridled wild wonders of the world. But with the season still being young, schools still being in session, and weather patterns still throwing out unpredictable curve ...
Read More »Former Disney Princess Campaigns for Movie Role
Becoming a Disney princess or face character in a Disney Resort is tough; Cast Members need to have attractive but “forgettable” faces, meet lots of audition requirements, and handle lots of difficult Guest interactions. However, being a Disney princess can also give you a lot of invaluable and in-depth acting experience, and one “retired Disney princess” from Disney World is ...
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