Category: Entertainment
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Marvel Studios VFX Workers Take First Steps Toward Unionization
While SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members are on strike, another group has voted to become a part of a union. VFX workers at Marvel Studios have voted to start the unionization process as well. This is a first in the industry and could lead to changes in how movies are made. Vulture is reporting that…
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How Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Kept Its Fire Burning at the Box Office
When Pixar’s Elemental debuted in June it was more spark than fire. The animated film—which is set in a world of elements and is centered around the love story of the fiery Ember and the wishy-washy Wade—made roughly $30 million at the domestic box office for its opening weekend. However, it didn’t attract the usual masses for…
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shopDisney Reveals Halloween Merchandise Lineup
Halloween is starting to show up in the parks and now it is also showing up on shopDisney. Today shopDisney released quite the lineup of Halloween merchandise. This includes apparel, costumes, decorations, and quite the array of other spooky items. Below are some of the highlights of this year’s Halloween merchandise lineup: Minnie Mouse Sequin…
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Marvel Studios “I Am Groot” Season Two Headed to Disney+ on September 6
The second season of I Am Groot is headed to Disney+ on September 6, 2023. The announcement today was made due to it being National Tree Day yesterday, Sunday, August, 6, 2023. The second season will include five new I Am Groot shorts. New images, key art, and a trailer were released ahead of the…
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Disney’s Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Swims to Disney+ on September 6
Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid is currently available for digital download and soon it will also be available on Disney+. Today Disney announced that the live-action musical retelling of the animated classic will be arriving on Disney+ on September 6, 2023. The Little Mermaid initially opened in theaters in May and garnered $542 at the…
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“Haunted Mansion” Director Would Like to Tackle Another Disney Attraction
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien mayb have just finished directing a movie based on one classic Disney attraction but if he had his way, he’d direct a movie of another. In an interview with Screen Rant, Simien shared what other Disney attraction he would like to make into a movie… and it might not be…
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LEGO Star Wars: Ahsoka Ghost & Phantom II 75357 Star Wars Playset Inspired by The Ahsoka Series Available for Preorder Exclusively From Amazon
Ahsoka, the new Star Wars live-action series will be arriving on Disney+ on August 23, 2023. Along with the series’ arrival, there is plenty of merchandise to be found. There are also thankfully some fun LEGO sets! One of them is not available to bring home yet but is available for preorder exclusively from Amazon.…
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“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” – “Subspace Rhapsody” Soundtrack Now Available
Star Trek has just released its first musical episode in its nearly six decade existence. Subspace Rhapsody is a delightful episode that takes Star Trek where no Trek has gone before. This Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode has the crew of the Enterprise, and some others, living out a musical (read Daps Magic’s review…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – S2E9 – “Subspace Rhapsody” Review
The rumored and anticipated musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has arrived! The Enterprise is seeing if they can use a subspace rift to help boost subspace communications. Lt. Kirk arrives on the ship to shadow Number One. Then, when Spock and Uhura experiment with sending music into the rift, a shockwave hits…
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5 LEGO Sets for Fans of Ahsoka Tano
On August 23, 2023, Ahsoka will be arriving on Disney+. This Star Wars series will tell the next chapter in the life of Ahsoka Tano. Since first appearing in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka has been a fan favorite. Another favorite of Star Wars fans is LEGO sets! For Ashoka fans, it is also…
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Meet the Cast of Disney Illusion Island
Since being released, Disney Illusion Island has had fans going on adventures with Mickey Mouse and the gang to find missing books on the island of Monoth. This game is fun for all ages thanks to the writing of Kelsy Abbott, Lizz Lunney, and Debra Grand-Scrutton. There are also some magical moments to enjoy with…
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Disney’s “Frozen” Returning to Theaters as Part of Disney100 Celebration
Disney’s Frozen is heading back to theaters. The movie about sisters Anna and Elsa is being presented once again on the big screen as part of the celebration of Disney100. The film will be in theaters from August 4 – August 17, 2023. The release of Frozen in theaters once again is just one of…
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It’s Now or Never in New “Ahsoka” TV Spot
A new TV spot for Ahsoka has the title character facing off against a new foe and reaching out to some old friends for help. The new TV spot comes just weeks ahead of the arrival of this newest Star Wars series on Disney+ on August 23, 2023. This clip gives a look at some…
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New MARVEL x Citizen Timepieces Celebrate Spider-Man and the Avengers’ 60th Anniversary
Citizen has announced two new Marvel-themed watches available in the month of August to celebrate everyone’s favorite web-slinger and superhero team! Fans of Spider-Man will be drawn to a new timepiece featuring the classic character showing his skills in a dynamic pose. Avengers comics fans will assemble to commemorate the heroic team’s landmark 60th anniversary…
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“Elemental” Continues to Surpass Expectations as it Passes $400 Million Mark
Elemental is the movie that just keeps swimming. After a fairly weak start, the newest Pixar movie continues to move forward at the box office. Most recently, it has passed the $400 million mark at the global box office. The film has now brought in $146.2 million domestically and $257.5 million internationally. In total it…
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2023 Her Universe Fashion Show Replay Now Available
A replay of the 2023 Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con is now available for fans to watch. The fashion show included 25 designers who came together to compete for the chance to design a Her Universe collection for Hot Topic. This is done while showing off their incredible Disney-inspired designs! Check out…
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Disney ily 4EVER Fashion Dolls Now Available
A new line of dolls that allow fans to celebrate their favorite Disney characters and stories comes in the form of Disney ily 4EVER Fashion Dolls. These dolls are now available from JAKKS Pacific, Inc at Target and Amazon. Disney descripes Disney ily 4EVER in the following way: Disney ily 4EVER is the only fashion doll brand that…
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Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” Heading to Homes Digitally in August and on Disc in September
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental will soon be available digitally for people to download and watch at home, followed by on disc in September. Elemental will be released for digital download on August 15 and then be available on September 26 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. The home entertainment release will have bonus features…
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Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Original Peanuts Special, “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie”
Marcie steps into the spotlight in her first-ever special premiering August 18 on Apple TV+ Sometimes, the people who make the biggest difference aren’t the ones who grab the spotlight. In “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” we get to see firsthand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for both…
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60th Anniversary of The Avengers Celebrated With New shopDisney Collection
It is the 60th anniversary of The Avengers. As part of the celebration of this milestone, shopDisney has released a collection with new merchandise. The collection includes apparel, costumes, toys, mugs, lamps, bedding, watches, and so much more. Below is a look at some of the merchandise that is a part of this collection. The…
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Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” Has Spooky Opening Weekend
Disney’s Haunted Mansion is now in theaters. It’s first weekend at the box office was a scary one for Disney as it faced off against the incredibly popular Barbie and Oppenheimer movies. Both of these films continued to dominate at the box office. Haunted Mansion brought in $24 million. This is a scary result for…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Brings Back Former Disney Execs Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs to Strategize Future of Legacy TV
Bob Iger is looking to the future by going to the past. Iger has brought in former Disney Execs Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs, to help advise on the future of Disney’s legacy TV assets. The duo have been brought in to discuss paths forward for the legacy TV assets, including the possible sales of these…
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Disney Launches Global Create 100 Campaign to Celebrate Creativity and Support Make-A-Wish With $1 Million Donation
Today marks the launch of Create 100, a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling. Some of the world’s most renowned visionaries and next generation talent across fashion, music, art, and more have donated artworks, items, and experiences inspired by their personal connection to stories and characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars,…