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Disney Demands Showrunners Work During WGA Writers Strike

September 6, 2023May 6, 2023

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Writers Guild of America Strike Authorization Vote April 2023

Studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. Studios are starting to demand that writers must perform non-writing duties and may have to act against their guild’s own mandates during the writers strike. Writers Guild of America Writers Strike This week, Disney and Warner Bros. Studios sent out a letter to showrunners employed by its various … Read more

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ — A Dark Movie That Wraps Up The Franchise Nicely

September 6, 2023May 6, 2023

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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I loved the first “Guardians of The Galaxy” movie. What makes it so great is that James Gunn did more with less. Most people didn’t know who the Guardians of the Galaxy were, and it was a really hard sell. The movie got good reviews and positive word of mouth from audiences, and it became … Read more

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ — A Very Different Story

April 30, 2023

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

After watching “Peter Pan and Wendy,” I finally get why Disney is making live action remakes of their animated classics. It’s not to honor the original, but to correct the problems that some people have with the original. And by doing so, they show it is Disney who has the biggest problem with the original … Read more

Damon Lindelof Was ‘Asked to Leave’ Star Wars Project

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

We learned last month that Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson had exited their “Star Wars” film after turning in a script. Lindelof revealed on Esquire’s “Explain This” that he was asked to leave the project. “I was in more than talks to join the Star Wars universe,” Lindelof said. “I joined the Star Wars universe … Read more

Florida Attorney General ‘Puzzled’ By Disney Naming Governor DeSantis in Lawsuit, Live-Action Ariel Character Meet & Greet Coming to Parks This Summer, & More: Daily Recap (4/27/23)

April 27, 2023

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

New Poster for ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action Remake Released by Dolby Cinema

April 27, 2023

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A new poser for the live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” was released today by Dolby Cinema. New “The Little Mermaid” Poster Released by Dolby Cinema The newly released poster features Halle Bailey as Ariel with her hand extended upwards. She is reaching to touch the surface of the ocean. Ariel is fascinated by … Read more

RUMOR: Antonio Banderas in Talks to Play Galactus in MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’

April 27, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

The latest rumor regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Fantastic Four” film is that Antonio Banderas is in talks to play Galactus. Fantastic Four Casting Twitter scooper MyTimeToShineHello shared the news on Thursday morning. The villain Galactus was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966. He first appeared in Fantastic Four #48 and was … Read more

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Streaming on Disney+ in May

April 27, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 17, 2023. Disney+ and Marvel Entertainment released an updated poster for the film to announce the streaming date. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was released in U.S. theaters on February 17, 2023. It’s the third “Ant-Man” film and … Read more

First Disney’s ‘Wish’ Teaser Trailer Introduces Audiences to Asha, Valentino, and King Magnifico

April 27, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the first teaser trailer and poster for “Wish,” which opens in theaters on November 22, 2023. “Wish” Poster “Wish” is a musical-comedy about the origins of the wishing star. The poster features the film’s title made out of glowing dots and colorful stars falling through the night sky. “Wish” … Read more

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Stars Assemble at Disneyland Paris for World Premiere

April 27, 2023April 26, 2023

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

Writer and Director James Gunn, along with several stars from the upcoming Marvel film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” gathered at the Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris for the world premiere gala. The Guardians of the Galaxy Arrive Chris Pratt (Peter Quill / Star-Lord), Zoe Saldaña (Gamora), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), and … Read more

Chris Pine Cast in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’

April 26, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Chris Pine has been cast as King Magnifico in the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish.” “Wish,” about the origins of the wishing star, is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn and written by Jennifer Lee. Ariana DeBose voices the main character, Asha, and Alan Tudyk voices a talking goat named Valentino. Asha … Read more

Haunted Mansion Movie Rating Announced

April 26, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Disney’s new “Haunted Mansion” movie has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for “some thematic elements and scary action.” The 2003 “The Haunted Mansion” film directed by Rob Minkoff and starring Eddie Murphy was rated PG. It seems the new film will be a little darker and scarier than the original. Other … Read more

Barry Humphries, Voice of Bruce in ‘Finding Nemo,’ Dies at Age 89

April 22, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, known for his character Dame Edna Everage, has died at age 89. Disney fans would know Humphries as the voice of the shark Bruce in “Finding Nemo.” Humphries passed away in a Sydney hospital after complications following hip surgery. His family said in a statement, “He was completely himself until the … Read more

David Recast, Chris Sanders in Talks to Return for ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Remake

April 22, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

David has been recast in the “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake after controversies surrounding Kahiau Machado and Chris Sanders is in talks to return for the film. David in Lilo & Stitch Remake Kahiau Machado was originally cast as David Kawena, Nani’s love interest, though his casting was not officially announced by Disney. Machado’s casting … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume, DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Set to Void Disney’s Development Agreement, & More: Daily Recap (4/20/23)

April 21, 2023April 20, 2023

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, April 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

New ‘Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell’ Featurette Highlighting Expanded Story Elements on Disney+

April 20, 2023

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The new Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell featurette has debuted online which highlights the expanded story elements and the epic scope of the upcoming Disney + original movie. Peter Pan & Wendy: More Stories to Tell Featurette The “More Stories” featurette features Jude Law and the rest of the cast of “Peter … Read more

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