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Zootopia 2

Disney Makes BIG ‘Zootopia 2’ Announcement 2 Months Before Film’s Premiere!

By Krysten Swensen 3 Comments
Remy controlling Linguine

‘Ratatouille’ Star Gives Update on Potential Sequel!

By Krysten Swensen 5 Comments
Disney/Pixar's Elio

Pixar’s Biggest Flop Gets Disney+ Streaming Date

By Krysten Swensen
A boy and a smiling creature sit behind glowing bowls of colorful, sparkly treats in a whimsical, brightly lit setting reminiscent of Disney Parks, with fantasy characters and floating objects in the background.

Pixar Fans Continue to Prove They Only Want Sequels

By Krysten Swensen 11 Comments

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in The Walt Disney Company

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Pixar Fans Pinpoint Where New Movies Went Wrong, Why They Flop

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured, Pixar

Posted on June 21, 2025June 22, 2025 by Krysten Swensen 9 Comments
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Disney Animation Head Teases a Return to the Way Walt Did things…Almost

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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Disney Finally Drops Details on ‘Zootopia 2’!

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured

Posted on June 14, 2025June 15, 2025 by Krysten Swensen
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in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured, Pixar

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Disney Moving Away From Walt’s Vision Is Crushing a Once-Thriving California Industry

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Posted on May 18, 2025 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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‘Encanto’ Star Teases Sequel to Hit Film!

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured

Posted on March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 by Krysten Swensen 1 Comment
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in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured

Posted on March 20, 2025March 21, 2025 by Krysten Swensen 11 Comments
A scene from Sleeping Beauty with an insert of Disney animator Joe Hale

Disney Animation Legend Tragically Dead at 99

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Movies & TV, Featured

Posted on February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by Krysten Swensen 1 Comment
Tazan, Mulan, and Hercules with Disney Animator Mike Toth in front of them.

Legendary Disney Renaissance Animator Passes Away

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Featured

Posted on January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 by Krysten Swensen 4 Comments
Mother Gotherl and Rapunzel in Tangled

Disney Fans Torn Over Mother Gothel Movie Rumor

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured

Posted on December 30, 2024September 12, 2025 by Krysten Swensen
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Former Pixar Employees Blast Disney For Trans-Exclusionary Decision

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Television, Featured

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Moana and Pua climb a mountain in Moana 2

The Success of ‘Moana 2’ Is Actually Pretty Problematic

in Entertainment, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured

Posted on November 29, 2024November 30, 2024 by Krysten Swensen 1 Comment
Jennifer Lee, former CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios, with the logo of her company in front of her.

Disney Animation Head Demoted, Effective Immediately

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 19, 2024September 20, 2024 by Nathan Kamal 7 Comments
Three animated characters, including two women and a child, stand and smile at each other within a pink circle. To the right, Buzz Lightyear from Pixar, wearing his spacesuit, looks on with a serious expression. The background features a soft, blurred scenery.

Executives Blame Disney’s Massive ‘Lightyear’ Bomb on LGBTQ Inclusion, per Report

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Luke Dammann
Moana smiling

Update: Disney Divulges New Information After Cancelling ‘Moana’ Sequel Plans

in Movies & TV

Posted on September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Thomas Hitchen
Minnie Mouse holds her hands to her face looking shocked and scared.

Disney Suggests Minnie Mouse Is Dead at 95, Fans React

in The Walt Disney Company, Merchandise

Posted on September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 by Jess Colopy 8 Comments
A 3D animated image from "Zootopia" of Judy Hopps, a small gray rabbit in a police uniform, standing confidently and looking up at a larger figure, visible only

“The Bunny is Back!” Ginnifer Goodwin Talks ‘Zootopia 2’

in Movies

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Zach Gass
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in Television

Posted on August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 by Zach Gass
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Donald Duck Slams Hollywood Elite in Social Media Stunt

in Entertainment

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Disney Confirms Live-Action ‘Gravity Falls’

in Movies & TV

Posted on August 17, 2024August 18, 2024 by Zach Gass 4 Comments
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Mickey Mouse Publicly Canceled, Replacement Confirmed by Disney

in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on August 13, 2024August 14, 2024 by Jess Colopy 4 Comments
The Simpsons family looking surprised

‘The Simpsons’ Pulled off Television, Becomes Disney+ Subscription-Only

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Disney+

Posted on August 12, 2024August 13, 2024 by Nathan Kamal 7 Comments
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‘Gravity Falls’ Teases Guest Stars and More in Website Update

in Television

Posted on August 10, 2024August 12, 2024 by Zach Gass 2 Comments
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Are We Being Trolled? ‘Gravity Falls’ Update Digs Rabbit Hole Deeper

in Television

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A colorful cartoon image featuring two scenes. In the first, Bluey in a conductor's hat helps two smaller dogs off a train. In the second, a dog drives a bus with three excited passengers. Both scenes are lively and depict cheerful characters.

Beloved ‘Bluey’ Episode Completely Changed, Heelers Get New Look

in Television, Disney+

Posted on August 1, 2024August 2, 2024 by Zach Gass
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in Television

Posted on July 31, 2024August 1, 2024 by Zach Gass 2 Comments
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in Television

Posted on July 30, 2024July 31, 2024 by Zach Gass 1 Comment
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in The Walt Disney Company, Television, Disney+

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Disney Puts ‘Frozen,’ ‘Toy Story’ and More on Hold After ‘Inside Out 2’ News

in Movies, Pixar

Posted on July 25, 2024July 26, 2024 by Zach Gass 2 Comments
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Disney Blacklists ‘Emperor’s New Groove’, Film Banned From Streaming After 24 Years

in The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment

Posted on July 24, 2024July 25, 2024 by Andrew Boardwine 17 Comments
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Disney Legend Seeks to Redefine Disney Animation in New Film

in Movies

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in Movies

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Zach Gass
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in The Walt Disney Company, Movies

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Disney To Drop ‘Little Mermaid,’ ‘Lion King,’ and More

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in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Ed Aguila 1 Comment
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in Movies & TV

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in Movies & TV, Disney+

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in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
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Moana Replaces All Other Disney Princesses, Future of Animated Films Changed Forever

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies

Posted on May 30, 2024May 31, 2024 by Jess Colopy 1 Comment
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in Movies

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in Movies

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