For more than seven decades, Julie Andrews has embodied poise, grace, and quiet strength for generations of moviegoers. Now, at age 90, she says she is ready to retire from on-screen acting.
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Disney Drops Annual Passholder Starlight Reservation Rule and Lifts Blocking for Cast Members at Magic Kingdom
Disney has officially reversed two temporary policies introduced alongside the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom. These changes suggest that actual attendance may be lower than initially expected during the early summer. Annual Passholders are once again able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Additionally, cast members can once more enter the parks when off duty.
Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Stumbles with Disappointing First Monday Box Office, Lower Than Superman, Quantumania, and Captain America: Brave New World
Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps has hit a rough patch with its first Monday box office numbers, released unusually late on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The film earned $10.4 million domestically, a figure that raises concerns for Marvel, especially when compared to recent superhero films and the studio’s expectations for a strong rebound.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Seemingly Lost to Superman in Opening Weekend Box Office Comparison According to Sunday Projections
The film, marking the Fantastic Four’s official entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, grossed $118 million domestically over its three-day opening weekend. This figure, while impressive and a massive improvement over the disastrous $25 million debut of 2015’s Fantastic Four, fell short of Superman’s domestic opening of $125 million just two weeks earlier on July 11, 2025.
Rebecca Romijn Reveals Avengers: Doomsday Script Not Done 3 Months Into Filming Despite Kevin Feige’s Claims
In a revealing interview, actress Rebecca Romijn has disclosed that the script for Marvel Studios’ big budget team up movie Avengers: Doomsday remains unfinished, even as production has been underway for three months. This admission appears to contradict statements from Marvel chief Kevin Feige, who recently asserted that the studio never begins filming without a complete script.
Rumor: Ubisoft Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel Amid Disappointing Sales
In a galaxy not so far away, the Star Wars gaming universe faces another setback. A new rumor suggests that Ubisoft has quietly canceled development on a sequel to Star Wars Outlaws, the open-world action-adventure game released in 2024.
Paramount’s $8 Billion Merger with Skydance Feels Like a Bargain in the Media Megadeal Landscape
The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger on July 24, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the beleaguered media giant, but it has sparked debate over whether the price tag truly reflects the value of Paramount’s storied assets.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will be a Disney-Branded Park, But Not a Disney-Operated One
The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi marked a major development in the global theme park industry. It also raised important questions about Disney’s role in the project.
Online Movement Seeks to Nominate Disney’s Banned ‘Song of the South’ for the National Film Registry
In the summer of 2025, an online grassroots campaign has gained traction on social media platforms urging film enthusiasts, Disney fans, and cultural preservationists to nominate Walt Disney’s 1946 film Song of the South for inclusion in the National Film Registry.
Domain Registrations Offer Clues to the Name of Upcoming Abu Dhabi Disney Theme Park
The world of theme parks has been buzzing since Disney’s recent announcement of a major new resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. While details remain scarce, intriguing hints about the park’s official name have emerged from domain name registrations and official statements. This insight comes from in-depth reporting by Caroline Reid in Forbes, a leading voice in theme park and entertainment journalism who delved into the project’s nuances, including its potential scale and partnerships.
A ‘Femtastic Bore’ – ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review
For most of my time watching The Fantastic Four: First Steps, my brain entered what I can only describe as a self-imposed protective coma. I wasn’t bored—this was something worse. A sort of subconscious defense mechanism kicked in, shielding me from the slow-motion trainwreck unraveling on screen.
The View Announces Hiatus From Disney TV Days After Trump Predicts Show’s Cancellation, Calls Joy Behar ‘Irrelevant Loser’
Daytime TV’s fiery progressive staple, The View, is hitting pause and going on a “hiatus” at a curiously charged moment. On the July 24, 2025, episode, co-host Joy Behar, 82, revealed with a sly glance off-camera that the show is entering a hiatus after just one more broadcast.
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Brings Crowds Back to Magic Kingdom Amid Slow Summer
Magic Kingdom officially opened Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on July 20, 2025, marking the first year‑round nighttime parade since the Main Street Electrical Parade, which concluded in October 2016. A soft opening took place on July 18th.