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Disney on Broadway Developing ‘Coco’ Live Stage Show

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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.

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Disney on Broadway is developing a “Coco” live stage show, L. Seven Taylor (Mufasa in “The Lion King” on Broadway) announced during yesterday’s Disney on Broadway concerts during the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney has not released any further information about the potential “Coco” Broadway show. Even if a show is in … Read more

New Marvel ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Poster Unveiled Ahead of Upcoming Trailer

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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Today, Disney unveiled the new Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” poster ahead of the upcoming trailer. A new extended trailer for Marvel Studios’ “AntMan and The Wasp: Quantumania” will debut tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET during the College Football Playoff National Championship on ESPN. According to Digital Spy, “AntMan and The Wasp: Quantumania” … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Has Made $1.7 Billion, Passing ‘Jurassic World’ As Seventh-Highest Grossing Film All Time

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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After becoming the fastest movie to reach $1 billion at the box office in 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water” has now surpassed “Jurassic World” as the seventh-highest grossing film of all time according to Variety. After four weeks since it’s release, the Avatar sequel has generated $517 million in North America and $1.19 billion … Read more

Disney Stock Tumbles, Some Blame it on “Avatar: The Way of Water” Box Office Performance

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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Last week, “Avatar: The Way of Water” opened worldwide at the box office. Although it had a respectable showing at the box office, taking in roughly $134 million in domestic markets, Disney had forecasted a $135-$150 million opening weekend. Disney stock [$DIS] has tumbled over $4.00 in today’s trading. Some are blaming the disappointing results … Read more

Alan Menken and Voices of Original Gaston and Belle Make Opening Number Cameos in ‘Beauty and the Beast Live 30th Anniversary Celebration’

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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ABC’s “Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration” featured opening number cameo appearances by the original voice of Belle, Paige O’Hara, the voice of Gaston, Richard White, and the musical’s composer, Alan Menken.

Avatar: The Way of Water Earns $53M at the Box Office on Opening Day

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” sequel took flight at the box office yesterday, earning $53 million on its opening day, with projections indicating that the Avatar sequel movie will bring in $130 million to $150 million domestically in its opening weekend at the box office. Avatar: The Way of Water, which advertises a … Read more

‘Strange World’ To Make Disney+ Debut on December 23

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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Holiday weekends are when movie studios release their blockbuster hits. This past Thanksgiving, Disney had its nationwide theatrical release for “Strange World.” It wasn’t the blockbuster hit that Disney thought. In fact, depending on which review you read, it was described as anything from a “flop” to a “bomb.” Now, Disney has announced on December … Read more

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Costume Display Comes to Disney California Adventure

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” recently released and became the highest-grossing November film release on record. Fans of the film who are guests at Disney California Adventure can now stop and see some of the costumes actually used on-screen in the movie! “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Costume Display Costumes from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” are kept … Read more

Teaser Trailer Released for Pixar’s ‘Elemental’

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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.

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The first teaser trailer for Disney Pixar’s upcoming film “Elemental” has been released. The film is described as follows: ”In a city where fire, water, land, & air residents live together, a fiery young woman & a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: How much they have in common.” It stars Mamoudou Athie and Leah … Read more

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Opening Weekend Hauls in $181 Million U.S., Becomes Highest-Grossing November Release on Record

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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This past weekend, no other movie, opening or already opened, stood a chance against Marvel Studio’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The record-breaking opening took in $181 million domestically, making it the biggest November opening of all time and the second-biggest launch of 2022 – to date – behind “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ($187.4 … Read more

Margot Robbie Says Female-Led ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Movie No Longer Happening

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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According to Variety, Margot Robbie said that a female-led “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie is no longer happening. She made the statement in the cover story of the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Vanity Fair. Although the project was announced in June 2020, Robbie says, “We had an idea and we were developing it for … Read more

Harrison Ford to Replace the Late William Hurt as Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in Marvel’s ‘Captain America: New World Order’

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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Harrison Ford has officially been named to replace the late William Hurt as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the upcoming Marvel film, “Captain America: New World Order.” Last week, Jeff Sneider, Film Critic and Columnist for Los Angeles Magazine, tweeted, “We’re hearing Harrison Ford HAS, in fact, been cast as Gen. Thunderbolt Ross.” Hurt, who … Read more

New Trailer for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Reveals New Black Panther, Namor, and Ironheart Armor

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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To whet the appetites of Marvel fans, Disney has released another trailer from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” In advance of its theatrical release on November 11, this preview reveals the new Black Panther, Namor, and Ironheart Armor. In this trailer, we get a look at the new Black Panther; however, it is unconfirmed who it … Read more

Every Movie & TV Announcement from the Studio Showcases at D23 Expo 2022

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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.

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We’ve rounded up everything you need to know from the Studio Showcases showing off the latest in Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and more! All Disney movies starting next year will receive a brand-new “100 Years of Wonder” intro before the movie begins. Disney Animation “Wish” will be a look into the story of the … Read more

RUMOR: Hulk Movie Rights Could Be Returning to Disney in June 2023

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Haley Dalton

Once Upon a Time...Haley was a Disney princess. Her happy ending resumes in traveling, raising her children, spoiling her three dogs and visiting Cinderella Castle as often as possible. You can reach out to her via wishing on a star and emailing haley@wdwnt.com.

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While Disney and Marvel hold rights to develop movies starring The Hulk, Universal and Marvel reached an agreement in June 2008 to distribute “The Incredible Hulk.” The Security and Exchange Commission filing from 2008 allows Universal to hold Hulk movie rights for 15 years, which would expire June 2023. While it is unconfirmed if there … Read more

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