
As fans of the Star Wars franchise eagerly await the December release of Star Wars The Force Awakens, Friday helped them manage their anticipation, with the release of new toys and other merchandise, in an intergalactic Black Friday of sorts.
by Kipp Jones4 Sep 2015, 2:17 PM PST0

Thirteen-year-0ld Disney star Rowan Blanchard penned an essay on “intersectional feminism” over the weekend that had at least one Hollywood star praising the young actress for her insight. Blanchard, who plays the daughter of a grown-up Corey Matthews on the Disney
by Daniel Nussbaum23 Aug 2015, 1:22 PM PST0

Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California are set to receive galaxy-sized Star Wars-themed expansions, CEO Bob Iger announced at the D23 Fan Expo on Saturday afternoon.
by Daniel Nussbaum16 Aug 2015, 11:46 AM PST0

According to the Wall Street Journal, in just a little more than a year, cable giant ESPN has lost over 3.2 million subscribers. Because ESPN is the biggest rip-off artist in the bundled cable world, that is a loss off
by John Nolte5 Aug 2015, 10:41 AM PST0

The beautiful new trailer for Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” asks viewers to imagine what life would be like if the massive asteroid thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs completely missed the Earth and dinosaurs and humans developed on
by Daniel Nussbaum21 Jul 2015, 4:20 PM PST0

After being pulled along with many other Marvel titles, action game Deadpool has been put back on sale on Steam. This re-release comes in the midst of a buildup of publicity and excitement for the Deadpool movie, which casts Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool and is set to debut on February 12, 2016.
by Robert Shimshock20 Jul 2015, 4:51 AM PST0

Creators of the Star Wars franchise want the world to know they did not give comedian Amy Schumer permission to feature its characters in her GQ magazine spread.
by Kelli Serio18 Jul 2015, 11:21 AM PST0

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner says women who are both funny and beautiful are almost nonexistent in Hollywood.
by Kelli Serio4 Jul 2015, 9:49 AM PST0

The Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World in Florida was illuminated to celebrate the Supreme Court’s recent ruling declaring same-sex marriage a constitutional right, prompting celebrations–and complaints.
by Daniel Nussbaum1 Jul 2015, 2:15 PM PST0

Disney could lose up to $140 million on the Brad Bird-directed George Clooney dystopian fantasy dud Tomorrowland.
by Kipp Jones11 Jun 2015, 5:12 PM PST0

An Economic Policy Institute expert is highlighting the disconnect between Disney Corporation’s high profits and the company’s subsequent replacement of its employees with less expensive foreign labor.
by Caroline May9 Jun 2015, 9:55 AM PST0

One of children’s favorite Muppets and a feminist icon, Jim Henson’s Miss Piggy character, is now officially on record as being pro-choice, after an MSNBC interviewer asked her point blank for her stance on abortion.
by Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.6 Jun 2015, 9:25 AM PST0

Disney’s pricey sci-fi/climate-change-warning film Tomorrowland is bombing at the Memorial Day weekend box office. According to Deadline, the film is projected to earn roughly $32 million over the three-day frame, and just under $40 million once Monday’s Memorial Day box office
by Daniel Nussbaum24 May 2015, 2:19 PM PST0

With 18 reviews in (5 negative), director/co-writer Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland” is just barely hanging on with a 71% fresh at Rotten Tomatoes (60% and above is considered “fresh”); the problem is that even some of the positive reviews are tepid.
by John Nolte18 May 2015, 6:40 AM PST0

The future of the Star Wars universe is on display this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, with an estimated 60,000 Star Wars fans expected to attend the Star Wars Celebration. The expo began Thursday with a presentation revolving around the newest
by William Bigelow17 Apr 2015, 12:05 PM PST0

Alongside the widow of Turner & Hooch producer Raymond Wagner and a specialized accounting service, actor Richard Dreyfuss has filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company regarding profit payouts for the films What About Bob? and Turner and Hooch.
by Kipp Jones10 Apr 2015, 9:49 AM PST0

Disney’s recent streak continued over the weekend with the $70.1 million North American debut of its traditional, sumptuously costumed fairy tale adaptation “Cinderella,” according to studio estimates Sunday. Interest in the film, directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Lily James of “Downton Abbey”, was boosted by a “Frozen” short, “Frozen Fever,” that played before the feature.
by Breitbart News15 Mar 2015, 12:02 PM PST0

Walt Disney’s live-action Cinderella is everything fans of the beloved fairy tale want and more. It’s magical, colorful, beautiful, exciting, and leaves the audience with an encouraging and important message of kindness and courage.
by Lauren Veneziani12 Mar 2015, 3:16 PM PST0

Disney star Zendaya attended red carpet ceremonies prior to Sunday’s 87th Academy Awards, sporting dreadlocks with her white dress. She was later ridiculed by E! Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic, who didn’t seem too fond of the style.
by Kelli Serio24 Feb 2015, 7:28 PM PST0

Kentucky’s Harlan City Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Disney’s Frozen character, Princess Elsa, Wednesday, after more than ten inches of snow fell in the Bluegrass state.
by Kelli Serio20 Feb 2015, 11:35 AM PST0

Walt Disney Pictures is denying allegations the studio digitally altered actress Lily James’ waist, in order to make her look slimmer for the new film, Cinderella.
by Kelli Serio14 Feb 2015, 12:23 PM PST0

Many have speculated, but now a top federal health official is confirming that the outbreak of measles traced to several Disney theme parks was likely caused by a foreign visitor or an American who had recently returned from a trip outside the country.
by Warner Todd Huston29 Jan 2015, 8:49 PM PST0

Disney will introduce its first Latina princess next year, the company announced Thursday.
by Daniel Nussbaum29 Jan 2015, 12:45 PM PST0

The Obama administration is reportedly looking to enlist the Walt Disney Co. to inform children about the dangers of climate change by using the popular animated film franchise, Frozen.
by Kipp Jones25 Jan 2015, 7:49 PM PST0

Former Disney star David Henrie has been cast to play a young Ronald Reagan in a new biopic about the president’s life, titled Reagan.
by Kelli Serio21 Jan 2015, 2:40 PM PST0