Disney Announcing Movies Multiple Years in Advance Ruins the Magic of Announcement Trailers
It’s commonplace for a movie to get announced for a feature release around a year or two in advance; that way people know what the studio behind it is working on. Typically, this is accompanied by a title drop or some form of announcement trailer. However, in modern times, it’s become a trend for one […]
Disney’s Live Action Remakes are Stale
As of 2020 Disney’s taken steps towards making more “safe” movies, sticking to what they know will bring in money, like sequels to existing franchises and live-action remakes of their animated classics. Starting with The Lion King in 2020, these movies retell the same story as the original animated movie but focus on its more […]
Will Disney Be Formula E’s Biggest Break?
Disney is no stranger to ventures in the sports industry; however, a recent acquisition seems to be stepping the company into the world of racing. Now, everyone is wondering if this will be Formula E’s biggest break yet. On Tuesday morning, Disney, alongside ESPN, announced a major multi-year global streaming partnership to host the motorsport […]
Once Upon a Time: The Show That Rewrote Childhood Nostalgia
Once Upon a Time, the show that took all the stories of the Disney princesses and gave them a new story and had them all related somehow. The show starts with a kid named Henry, the son of a woman named Emma, as her past starts catching up with her. After much convincing and true […]
New Movie: Moana Struggling Amongst Critics
Disney’s latest version of Moana, which came out a week ago on July 10th release has sparked mixed reactions from critics, with many questioning whether it captures the magic of the original. While audiences have shown excitement, reviews suggest the film relies too heavily on nostalgia instead of bringing something fresh to the story. One […]
We’re Not Humanizing Villains—We’re Justifying Them
When it comes to villains, whether it’s Disney classic villains or villains like Darth Vader, we tend to try to justify their actions. with villains like Darth Vader, because what he did, he really thought he had to do those things to save his wife. The irony is that he ended up being the one […]
Why Disney’s Representation Era Still Feels Like It’s Playing It Safe
When you think of Disney movies, you think of characters, usually female, who eventually find a prince and live happily ever after. But what is lacking are main characters who are in a gay or lesbian relationship who get married. We see very little LGBTQIA+ representation in Disney, and I think the big screen is […]
How the Disney Version and the Brothers’ Grimm Version are Hilariously Different
When you think of Disney, you think to yourself that no matter what, the good character will win, and the bad character will either be put away or run away into the darkness, never to be seen again. For example, we know the Disney version of The Little Mermaid, she gets the prince to love […]
Why Viewers Keep Coming Back to Apocalyptic Movies
I’d wager a guess that most people don’t look upon the idea of the end of the world very fondly. Yet, a popular genre of film focuses on just that, humanity’s destruction. We see this type of narrative played out again and again on the big screen. Why? Most apocalyptic films have two main things […]
Will Zootopia 2’s Success Help Better Future Disney Projects?
Zootopia 2’s success has surprised the majority of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, the reputation of movie sequels has soured amongst mainstream audiences in recent years. For many, modern Hollywood has become over-reliant on franchises, with studios preferring them to original content because of a higher return in revenue. This has led to the belief that […]
Disney Channel Taught Me I’d Have a Secret Identity and a Cool Wardrobe by Age 14 — I Got Anxiety and Mismatched Socks Instead
When I was a kid, Disney Channel made me think that being a teenager would be amazing. I was convinced my life would be full of these epic moments, cool clothes and maybe even a secret identity. I thought I’d have some kind of double life, a closet that organized itself and a group of […]
“And New” Streaming Wars’ Heavyweight Champion of the World – Disney?
The news landed like a Stone Cold Stunner in the world of sports media: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), now under the Technical Knockout (TKO) Group Holdings banner is reportedly finalizing a groundbreaking deal to merge its operations fully with the Entertainment Sports Network (ESPN). While specific financial details remain under wraps, whispers suggest a valuation […]
