Industry rumors have recently connected Scarlett Johansson to a potential change in project involvement involving Disney’s Tangled and The Batman: Part II. It seems as though Johansson stepped away from portraying a live-action version of the Disney villain Mother Gothel in favor of other projects. These include an unknown role in the Batman sequel, as well as a reboot of The Exorcist.
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is testing a revised security screening process at some park entrances that separates guests into “wheels” and “no wheels” lines.
Actress Jenny McCarthy recently asserted that many conservatives in Hollywood keep their political views private because of fear of backlash. She made these remarks during a December 11, 2025 appearance on the Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark podcast on the episode “Jenny McCarthy On Being Jesus First, Pro-Medical Freedom and Conservative.”
The Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World Resort sold out for eight consecutive days at Magic Kingdom during a peak holiday period, while also selling out for four consecutive days across all Walt Disney World parks. Magic Kingdom sellouts began on December 20th and will continue through December 27th. Resort-wide sellouts will start on December 23rd and run through December 26th.
A previously unreleased song by Disney songwriter and Legend Richard M. Sherman has been confirmed as part of the animated short film Mushka. One of the final touches to the music that shaped generations.
Walt Disney World Resort has opened casting for performers of a new stage show, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!. The production is set to debut in summer 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando.
Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde attended a presentation from Universal creatives and walked away impressed. He compared its creative philosophy to that of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park he helped design.
Some burglars have taken “gotta catch ’em all” a bit too far. A trio of masked intruders broke into a trading card store in Burbank, California, and made off with well more than $100,000 worth of merchandise — a heist of mostly Pokémon cards and other collectible cards — according to the store owner and police statements.
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has added a new $500 “Contract Administration Fee” (CAF) for resale contract closings beginning January 1, 2026.
Ever wanted to join your favorite characters at Camp Half-Blood and take down a few mythical monsters? With a new Fortnite mode, you can.
The Walt Disney Company is developing a live-action feature film centered on Gaston, a character introduced in Beauty and the Beast. The film is intended to focus on the egotistical Gaston as a central figure, expanding on the character outside the original story framework.
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