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New Russo Bros. Movie is Based On ‘Disneyland Animatronics Revolting Against Their Creators’

Brit Tuttle

The latest film from the Russo Bros., “The Electric State,” has some unique backstory to it — namely that Walt ...

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Ken Page, Broadway Star and Voice of Oogie Boogie from ‘Nightmare Before Christmas,’ Passes Away

Brit Tuttle

Ken Page, star of the Broadway stage and the voice of Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” ...

A group of healthcare workers, dressed in scrubs, pose for a photo with a person in a Captain Jack Sparrow costume, making a surprise appearance in the brightly decorated hospital setting.

Johnny Depp Makes Surprise Appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow

Katie Francis

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow at a children’s hospital. The actor, who portrayed Captain Jack ...

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IBCCES Accessibility Card No Longer Required for Accommodations at Universal Orlando Resort & More: Daily Recap (9/23/24)

Phil Wood

Disney experienced company-wide payment issues at Disney Parks and Disney Store, Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand is opening a ‘Fantasia’-themed pop-up ...

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LEGO Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar Sets Retiring in 2024

Katie Francis

LEGO sets aren’t around forever, and the latest updates to the list of “retiring soon” items have been made. These ...

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First Marvel Studios ‘Thunderbolts*’ Teaser Trailer & Poster Released

Brit Tuttle

Marvel Studios has released the first teaser trailer and poster for “Thunderbolts*,” which releases in theaters next year. ‘Thunderbolts’ Teaser ...

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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Director Jon Watts Signs First-Look Film Deal with Disney

Shannen Ace

Jon Watts, his production company Freshman Year, and producer Dianne McGunigle have signed a first-look feature deal with Walt Disney ...

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BREAKING: Jared Bush Named New CCO of Walt Disney Animation, Jennifer Lee Steps Down to Focus on ‘Frozen’ Sequels

Shannen Ace

Disney announced on Thursday that Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her position as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Walt ...

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Pixar Made Riley ‘Less Gay’ in ‘Inside Out 2’ & More: Daily Recap (9/17/24)

Brit Tuttle

Pixar instructed employees to make Riley “less gay” in “Inside Out 2,” New York Public Schools employees took Disney trips ...

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Pixar Made Riley ‘Less Gay,’ Laid-Off Employees Lost ‘Inside Out 2’ Bonus

Shannen Ace

Pixar Animation Studios’ “Inside Out 2” became the highest-grossing animated film of all time this summer, surpassing “Frozen II” and ...

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‘Inside Out 2’ Coming to Disney+ This Month

Andrew Iovino

The highest-grossing Pixar film of all time is coming to Disney+ in late September. ‘Inside Out 2’ on Disney+ “Inside ...

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John Leguizamo Teases ‘Ice Age 6’

Shannen Ace

Eight years after the fifth “Ice Age” film was released, star John Leguizamo announced that “Ice Age 6” is in ...

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Universal Epic Universe Sweepstakes & More: Daily Recap (9/11/24)

Brit Tuttle

Universal Orlando Resort is hosting an Epic Universe sweepstakes, a Disneyland Paris Cast Member works double duty in park operations ...

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Peter Cushing’s Friend Suing Lucasfilm Over Star Wars’ CGI Grand Moff Tarkin in ‘Rogue One’

Shannen Ace

A friend of the late Peter Cushing is suing Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm for their CGI recreation of Cushing in “Rogue ...

A person stands on the blue carpet at the UK Gala Screening of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, wearing a beige outfit and white sneakers, surrounded by attendees and photographers.

Destin Daniel Cretton Reportedly in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’

Andrew Iovino

The fourth installment in the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man franchise has seemingly found its director in Destin Daniel Cretton of “Shang-Chi ...

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Disney Making ‘Frozen III’ and ‘Frozen IV’ Simultaneously

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney Animation Studios is producing “Frozen III” and “Frozen IV” at the same time. ‘Frozen III’ & ‘Frozen IV’ ...