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Disney’s Encanto Projects $70M Box Office Thanksgiving Weekend Debut

Posted By: Ross Tanenbaumon: November 24, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Encanto

Disney may be thankful for several reasons this Thanksgiving as Encanto, their latest animated film, is projected to earn $70 million at the worldwide box office this weekend. According to Deadline, Disney is expecting $35-$40 million in ticket sales domestically along with $35 million in overseas markets. However, Encanto is not opening yet in China, […] Read more

Family-Friendly Movies to Watch in Time for Thanksgiving

Posted By: Chase Wilkinsonon: November 17, 2021In: Features, Movies, OpinionTags: Disney, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and get-togethers. American families eat until their stomachs distend, drink to excess, and reflect on all that they’re thankful for. Sharing quality time with loved ones and reminiscing on the preceding year is just a fraction of what Thanksgiving stands for. With the national holiday just a week away, […] Read more

Encanto Reviews: What Critics are Saying About Disney’s Animated Feature

Posted By: Richard Morrison: November 15, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Encanto

Today marks the first day movie critics and publications are allowed to release their thoughts and reviews on Disney’s latest animated feature, Encanto. The film follows the Madrigals, a close-knit, extraordinary family living in hiding in the mountains of Colombia. Each member of the family possesses a unique gift except for the lead character, Mirabel, […] Read more

Disney CEO Not Ruling Out Hybrid Release Strategy For Films

Posted By: Ross Tanenbaumon: November 11, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Disney Plus

While the box office is slowly coming back to life, Disney CEO Bob Chapek says that the company is not totally ruling out a hybrid release strategy for future films. In 2020, Disney released Mulan on Disney+ with their new Premier Access program, allowing subscribers to watch the film at home for a $30 extra […] Read more

Lightyear Trailer Breaks Disney’s 24 Hour Traffic Record

Posted By: Jacobi Reddixon: October 30, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Lightyear

The first teaser trailer for the Lightyear film has already broken some long-held records for Disney. On Wednesday, the teaser for the film offered the first look at the iconic spaceman from the Toy Story franchise. The trailer for Lightyear reached more than 83 million views in its first 24 hours of release. This is the highest of any Disney film […] Read more

Disney+’s National Treasure Casts Lisette Alexis as Series Lead

Posted By: Richard Morrison: October 28, 2021In: News, TVTags: Disney, National Treasure

Over ten years after the National Treasure sequel was released in theaters, Disney is revitalizing the franchise with a National Treasure series on Disney+. However, the Disney+ series will feature a new lead. According to a report from Deadline, the young actress, Lisette Alexis, has been cast in the National Treasure series’ lead role. Disney+’s […] Read more

Indiana Jones 5 Release Date Delayed

Posted By: Shelby Royalon: October 18, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, IndianaJones

Adventurers, we’re going to have to wait a little long for Indy to return to the big screen. According to a report from Disney, Indiana Jones 5 has been delayed and has a new release date in 2023. Indiana Jones 5 was originally set to release on July 29, 2022, but it has been delayed […] Read more

‘Doctor Strange 2’, Other Marvel Projects Delayed As Disney Shuffles Release Schedule

Posted By: Ross Tanenbaumon: October 18, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Marvel

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come back in a strong way in 2021, Marvel fans will now have to wait a bit longer for the next entry once the year is through. Disney has released a new release schedule for many of its upcoming films, which includes several delays for future MCU entries, including […] Read more

Disney Releases Releases New Encanto Trailer

Posted By: Caleb Townsendon: September 29, 2021In: Movies, NewsTags: Disney, Encanto

Today, Disney released the full Encanto trailer. The trailer promises Disney’s signature energetic tone and colorful visuals with catchy music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Encanto will be Miranda’s second collaboration with Disney, as he previously made songs for Moana. However, the film will mark a slight shift in tone, as this will be Disney’s first […] Read more

‘What If…?’ Season One Episode Six Review – Killmonger Kills It

Posted By: Christian Dawsonon: September 15, 2021In: Reviews, TV, TV ReviewsTags: Disney, What If

This week’s episode of What If…? posits the question “What if Killmonger saved Tony Stark?” It’s an interesting question to be sure. What would have happened had Tony Stark not been kidnapped at the beginning of Iron Man? And what possible reasons would a villain like Killmonger have for saving Tony Stark, who would have eventually become Iron […] Read more