Nothing goes better with Halloween than Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The classic stop-motion story, directed by Henry Selick, turns 30 this year, and Disney has huge plans to celebrate the spooky goodness of Jack Skellington and the gang. Debuting in 1993, Jack Skellington, voiced by Chris Sarandon, Oogie Boogie (Ken Page), and Sally (Catherin O’Hara), the stitched-together creation of ...
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With Support From Rachel Zegler, Taylor Swift Could Be Your Next Live-Action Disney Princess
You may not like Disney’s creative decisions regarding their upcoming live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. You may not appreciate their controversial casting of the relatively unknown Rachel Zegler, but like most of the world, you’re probably a fan of Taylor Swift. Swift, who has no immediate ties to Disney, is a household name in music and entertainment. ...
Read More »Former Cast Member Blasts Disney for Shocking Work Environment
Being a Disney cast member is an experience many grow up hoping to accomplish by either hiring directly to The Walt Disney Company or through their Disney College Program. Through Disney’s vast enterprises, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and all of their other entertainment enterprises, the mega-company employs 223,000, with 55% being women. Gender aside, Disney cast members ...
Read More »Enter a Galaxy Far Far Away with These New ‘Star Wars’ Shirt and Hoodie Must-Haves
Every Star Wars fan needs a stand-out Star Wars shirt, right? Since 1997, we’ve been traveling a vast galaxy, learning of force-wielding Jedi, diabolical Sith, various species of aliens, and intergalactic politics. It’s been a fantastic ride that has turned one simple Star Wars film into a vast catalog of shows and movies fans hold dear to their hearts. Star Wars, ...
Read More »2023 Narrators Announced for EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional and There’s a Surprise
Just hear those sleigh bells jiggling; we know it’s only October, but Disney World is well on its way to gearing up for its 2023 Christmas celebrations, including the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. Christmas at Disney World If you think Halloween is a big deal at Disney World, just wait until you experience the holidays at the Florida-based resort. ...
Read More »Disney Could Throw a Curveball With New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’ Lead
The future of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is entirely up in the air, but the recent success of one of Disney’s newest stars could help the billion-dollar franchise cast off once more. There’s much to do regarding Johnny Depp reprising his keystone role of Captain Jack Sparrow for one of Disney’s most profitable film franchises. In 2003, Pirates of the Caribbean: The ...
Read More »Move Over Tim Allen, Make Way for Disney’s New “Santa Clause”
Halloween is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to talk about Christmas! Specifically, Disney Christmas, which includes many holiday classic films and characters that have become cemented in merry traditions around the world. Even more specifically, today, we’re going to be talking about Father Christmas, Jolly Ole Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, The Santa ...
Read More »Disney Legend, Dick Van Dyke, Makes an Impromptu Appearance, Surprising Fans
Once in a while, there comes an actor or actress whose career weaves so deeply into Disney that they evolve into part of the magical culture itself. A premier example would be Dick Van Dyke, whose career working alongside other Disney greats like Julie Andrews has been solidified in Disney lore, making him adored by Disney fans globally. The 97-year-old ...
Read More »The Original Cast of ‘Hocus Pocus’ Returns to Salem
Hocus Pocus 2 made waves last year when the long-awaited return of the Sanderson Sisters set records for minutes watched on Disney+. As Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Najimy returned to Salem for one more night, a few notables from the original film were missing, leaving fans wondering what happened. Although the original Hocus Pocus film, released in 1993, didn’t garner ...
Read More »Tis the Season…To Get Spooky with ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the most debated films ever. Not due to its message or intellectual prowess that demands long discussion. Instead, much like Die Hard, most just want to know if it’s a Christmas or Halloween movie! Well, we can settle this now! Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and all their Halloween town friends are suitable for ...
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