Disney Legend Donald Iwerks, the engineer and inventor whose innovations helped shape generations of Disney films and theme park attractions, has died at the age of 96.
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Brooke Shields Does Surprise Inspection of ‘South Park’ Creators’ Casa Bonita Over Worker Complaints
Brooke Shields played an unusual role in the labor dispute at Casa Bonita, the Colorado restaurant owned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Rather than announcing her visit, she booked a reservation under a fake name.
Disney Parks Makes $100,000 Donation to Democrat Stephanie Murphy’s Political Campaign
The Walt Disney Company is once again making headlines in Florida politics. According to newly released campaign finance records, Disney Experiences contributed $100,000 to former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy’s campaign for Orange County mayor, marking what is believed to be the company’s largest-ever donation to a local political candidate.
Mick Jagger Blasts Political Messaging at Concerts Following Bruce Springsteen’s “No Kings” Tour
After decades and thousands of concerts around the world, Mick Jagger believes he knows what audiences want—and it’s not political talking points between hit songs.
Michael Becomes First Biopic To Ever Hit $1 Billion
According to Variety, the Michael Jackson biopic has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office.
Longtime James Bond Casting Director Says Next 007 Shouldn’t Be a Person of Color or Woman
For decades, the selection of the next actor to play James Bond has been one of the most hotly debated topics among movie fans. Now, as Amazon MGM Studios prepares to reboot the iconic franchise with a new leading man, the question of who should inherit the role of Britain’s most famous secret agent is once again drawing significant attention.
Disney Legend Lea Salonga Set to Appear in Dreamworks’ ‘Forgotten Island’
Disney Legend Lea Salonga is once again lending her voice to an animated feature film. This time, however, she’s joining DreamWorks Animation. During the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Forgotten Island directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado spoke about the upcoming project, which they described as a “love letter to Filipino culture.” The filmmakers revealed new details about the film’s cultural influences, including that the story’s primary villains will be voiced by Lea Salonga and Jenny Slate.
Leaked ‘Avatar’ Movie Gets Updated Release Date
Paramount has officially moved up the release of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, giving fans an earlier chance to watch the long-awaited animated film after it leaked online in full last April.
Jesse Eisenberg Says It Would be “Silly” To Leave U.S. Over Trump
While several high-profile celebrities have chosen to leave the United States following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, actor Jesse Eisenberg says he has no interest in doing the same.
Armie Hammer Reportedly Calls Comeback Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ “Hateful” and Not The Film He Signed On For
Armie Hammer’s highly publicized return to Hollywood has taken an unexpected turn. According to a new report, the actor was so disturbed after finally watching Citizen Vigilante that he described the film as “hateful” and “disgusting,” insisting it was nothing like the project he believed he had signed on to.
Pixars ‘Hoppers’ Becomes #1 Most Streamed Movie in Rare Disney Streaming Win
Disney executives may finally have a reason to celebrate. According to the latest Nielsen streaming rankings, Pixar’s Hoppers debuted as the most-streamed movie in the United States during the week of June 1-7, becoming the No. 1 streaming film despite arriving on Disney+ midway through the tracking period.
The Office Star Blasts Ricky Gervais for Telling Celebrities Not to Talk About Politics
The Office actor Rainn Wilson is pushing back against one of Ricky Gervais’ most famous arguments about celebrity activism, declaring that actors have every right to speak out on political or social issues despite the British comedian’s long-running criticism.