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Frozen Ever After Refurbishment Goes Beyond New Animatronics
Frozen Ever After at EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion is scheduled to reopen on February 12, 2026, following a refurbishment that began on January 26, 2026. Disney initially announced the closure to install updated Audio-Animatronic figures, but the scope of work extended...
Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Carousel of Progress Ahead of Walt Disney Animatronic Addition
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a construction permit for Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. The filing, submitted in early February 2026, lists fire protection system work as the scope of the project. The document,...
Disney Sets Convervation Station Closing Date Ahead of Bluey Transformation
Disney has confirmed that Conservation Station and related attractions at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close in early 2026 as the company prepares the area for a new experience themed to the animated television series Bluey. According to...
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Jimmy Kimmel Blasted After “Joking” About President Trump’s Death Days Before Another Assassination Attempt — Will Disney Take Action?
Jimmy Kimmel is facing renewed backlash after joking that First Lady Melania Trump looked like an “expectant widow” shortly before another reported assassination attempt against President Trump. During a parody version of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the...
‘Doctor Who’ Star Peter Capaldi Claims He Doesn’t Understand Why Fans Take The Show So Seriously
Doctor Who, one of the longest-running series in television history, has become extremely divisive in recent years. Global viewership for the BBC-produced show has dramatically fallen off since the 2005 revival. The reasons have been hotly debated in fan circles and in the press. In a new interview with The Times of London, Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2013–2017, said he doesn’t understand why Doctor Who fans “take it so seriously.” His comments suggest he sees the backlash to the show’s recent casting and creative decisions as overblown.
Shoe Tree Tradition Ends at Walt Disney World Amid Lakeshore Lodge Construction
A long-standing cast member practice at Walt Disney World has quietly been moved, as the shoes of the original "Shoe Tree" have been removed due to construction tied to the planned Lakeshore Lodge. The tree stands near the former River Country site and had served as...
Facial Recognition Warnings Added To Disneyland Resort
Recent updates at Disneyland Resort have introduced visible facial recognition warnings at select entry points. The signs inform guests about the use of biometric technology during park entry. This marks a clearer disclosure of systems already tested in recent years....
Blake Lively — A Self Inflicted Career Implosion
Blake Lively went into 2024 riding high. After sidelining her acting career for her "brands," she starred in and produced It Ends With Us, a drama adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel. This was a property Justin Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer, acquired from the...
Universal Posts Job for Epic Universe Fireworks Show Operator – New Nighttime Show Coming?
Universal Orlando Resort has posted a technical role tied to pyrotechnics at its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe. The listing has drawn attention because it references ongoing fireworks operations, which are not currently part of the park’s daily offerings....
Masters of the Universe Actress Links Teela to “Toxic Masculinity” as Film’s Messaging Comes Into Focus Yet Again
The upcoming Masters of the Universe film is once again finding itself pulled into a familiar cultural conversation, this time following new comments from Teela actress Camila Mendes that tie her character directly to themes of “toxic masculinity.” The remarks add to...
New Details Announced for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ as Teaser Trailer Released
New details emerging from CinemaCon are beginning to give moviegoers a clearer sense of what to expect from Godzilla Minus Zero. Early reactions suggest a sequel that expands both scope and stakes.
Pedro Pascal Signs Paramount Merger Opposition Letter as Activism Becomes Central to His Brand
Pedro Pascal has added his name to more than 2,000 Hollywood industry professionals opposing the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. The open letter, published Monday in The New York Times, argues that if the deal is approved, “the integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.”
Disney Is Cracking Down on DVC For Non-Personal Use
Disney has updated its policies for the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), giving clarity to what is not allowed as "commercial use." The changes reinforce what has always been policy, that memberships are intended for personal vacations. It also places a way to address...
Rock’N Rollercoaster Gets ‘Under New Management’ Storyline Courtesy of The Muppets
Disney has announced a new storyline for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The reimagined attraction will feature the Muppets and operate with an “under new management” concept. This confirms several details already released, while adding a few...
DOJ Takes Swing at NFL Antitrust Shield – Could This Finally Bring Back Free Games for Fans?
The DOJ just opened an antitrust investigation into NFL television and streaming deals. This probe, reported in early April 2026, focuses on whether the league's media contracts drive up prices for consumers. It also investigates if it limits competition among...
Viggo Mortensen Recast as Aragorn in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
Director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis still has plans to take audiences back to Middle-earth. His upcoming film, Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum will bring back some of the original cast from Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy. Viggo Mortensen will not be going on this journey, however, as the role of Aragorn has officially been recast.
Australian Police Investigating Katy Perry Over Ruby Rose Accusations
Authorities in Australia have opened an official investigation into pop star Katy Perry over allegations that she sexually assaulted actress Ruby Rose in 2010. On Wednesday, Variety reported that it had received a statement from Victoria Police confirming the matter is being taken seriously.
Disney Layoffs Decimate Marvel Workforce From VFX to Comics
Disney’s latest wave of cuts is sending shockwaves through Hollywood—but nowhere are these layoffs being felt more deeply than inside Marvel. As part of a sweeping corporate shakeup eliminating roughly 1,000 jobs, the layoffs have hit multiple Marvel divisions at...
Disney Layoffs Begin: Josh D’Amaro Starts Tenure With 1,000 Job Cuts
The Disney layoffs that began this week are sending shockwaves across the company, with roughly 1,000 employees impacted in a sweeping restructuring effort that touches everything from marketing to Marvel. According to reporting from TheWrap, the cuts include entire...
