Bob Chapek, the CEO of Disney, recently unveiled a revolutionary streaming service, Star, that combines the best of Disney+ and Hulu into one powerful hub for all entertainment needs. With so much content available at their fingertips, the loyal subscribers of both services now have a much larger selection of …
Read More »What Does Break a Leg Mean?
Were you ever in drama class and someone told you to break a leg, and you thought are they a Karen? Well, they actually were wishing you luck. Let’s break down 10 of the most famous sayings that originated from the world of theater. We look at various origins, interpretations, …
Read More »The First Wilhelm Scream
The Wilhelm scream is a sound effect that has become a common joke among filmmakers and a staple of film, television, and video games. The sound effect was first used in the 1951 film Distant Drums and was originally recorded for a character named Private Wilhelm, portrayed by actor Sheb …
Read More »NEW: Swiss Family Robinson Series Coming to Disney+
Disney has announced plans to adapt the classic novel Swiss Family Robinson into an original series for its streaming platform, Disney+. Adapted from the book by Johann Wyss, the show will take place on a tropical island and follow the adventures of the Robinson family as they battle pirates, survive …
Read More »The Movie That Changed The Future For Child Actors
Some six decades later, The Twilight Zone film remains an unbeatable influence on pop, horror and sci-fi culture. There’s no doubt you’ve at least heard about the famed anthology series and its truly iconic opening credits scenes. It’s where some of our greatest sci-fi writers even started out. There …
Read More »The History Of Robin Williams and Disney
No offense to the beautiful Jasmine or majestic Aladdin, but we all know Robin William’s Genie was the main star in the 1992 Disney box office hit. The famed children’s animation, Aladdin, was an immediate hit, earning a mega $644 million. It’s remained a favorite ever since. It was by …
Read More »Who Are Disney’s Famous Nine Old Men?
Think back. Do you remember “Nine Old Men?” It’s what Franklin D. Roosevelt called his Supreme Court Justices and it’s a term Walt Disney affectionately borrowed to refer to his top animators. Animators that were at the very forefront of the industry. These Nine Old Men worked tirelessly to come …
Read More »All Time Top 5 Disney Video Games
Disney has been releasing incredible video games on coin-operated, handheld, PC and console devices since the 1980s. A lot of the titles followed Mickey’s earlier adventures, but the brand soon expanded their stories to include other favorite characters. They released a myriad of other video games with the likes of …
Read More »Cigarette Companies Sneaking Into Movies
You’re sitting watching your favorite movie when the main character lights up a smoke. You even see the brand of cigarettes pretty clearly. It’s not a subtle endorsement. It’s product placement. And it’s nothing new to the film industry. In fact, it’s far more effective than advertising, which tobacco companies …
Read More »How Marvel and DC Are Dominating Comics
How Marvel and DC Are Dominating Comics DC and Marvel continue to make waves and dominate market share We all know that Marvel and DC Comics are the comic book world giants. They’ve got different styles of villains, superheroes, and storylines. Well, different character traits and personalities, but very similar, …
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