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The adorable fawn from Disney's canon is no more. Now he's transformed into a mutated and monstrous beast on a roaring rampage of revenge.

In the latest movie from the minds behind Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, Bambi has become a terrifyingly feral creature with no problem brutally killing people in part of his quest for vengeance after his mother is killed. Variety shared the first trailer for Bambi: The Reckoning on Wednesday. You can watch the video embedded above.

The story of Bambi didn't actually originate in the 1942 Disney film, instead coming from the Austrian novel Bambi, a Life in the Woods by Felix Salten, which is in the public domain. Bambi: The Reckoning is one of many recently released public domain horror titles. It is also part of the Twisted Childhood Universe (Tcu) created by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and Scott Chambers.

The Tcu started with Blood and Honey, its sequel,...

Time to do your homework to get ready for the 97th annual Oscars. Records can be broken, anyone can win, frontrunners can be toppled, and Brazil and Latvia just might go crazy. Here are 15 moments to look for during the three-and-a-half-hour Oscar telecast, which begins at 4 p.m. Pt/7 p.m. Et on Sunday live on ABC and Hulu.

Best Picture: Front-runner Anora would become only the third film in history to win the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or and also go on to win the Best Picture Oscar. Previously, Parasite in 2019 and Marty in 1955 did it. Before the fest’s top prize was called Palme d’Or, 1945’s Best Picture winner The Lost Weekend also won the top prize on the Croisette.

Mikey Madison in ‘Anora’

Best Picture: Emilia Pérez is not only the international film with the most Oscar nominations ever with 13, it is also in...

It's hard not to love a good fan theory, because sometimes they're absolutely bonkers while actually having some pretty salient points. Fan theories have been around since long before the internet, of course, with theories about the potential eighth passenger on The Minnow on "Gilligan's Island" dating back to at least the 1960s, but the world wide web has made it much easier for fans to develop and share their theories. Anyone with a wild take can head to social media and proliferate it, which means we are in an era of some truly fascinating fan theories. One of the most unique connects Stephen King's terrifying monstrous clown Pennywise from "It" to a beloved character from a Disney classic, and while it sounds ludicrous at first, it's really not all that far-fetched. At the very least, it's not any more far-fetched than the idea that Jesus Christ was an Engineer in the "Alien" movies,...

Disney veteran Joe Hale, who helped bring to life a variety of beloved animated films, has passed away. He was 99 years old.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Hale died of natural causes at his home in Atascadero, California, on Jan. 29. His passing was confirmed by Beverly Hale, his wife of almost 60 years.

Joe Hale passed away at the age of 99 due natural causes. Famous producer from Walt Disney Animation Studios he worked in movies like Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians and more.We thank him for his contributions to our favorite movies may he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/lIDo7qhd0i— Dtva News (@DTVANews) February 6, 2025

Hale worked for 35 years as an animator, layout artist, and producer for Disney. He was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the effects for 1979's The Black Hole. He'd previously started his work at Disney as an inbetweener on 1951's Alice in Wonderland.

Joe Hale, who spent 35 years as an animator, layout artist and producer at Disney and received an Oscar nomination for his effects work on the 1979 film The Black Hole, has died. He was 99.

Hale died Jan. 29 of natural causes at his home in Atascadero, California, his wife of nearly 60 years, Beverly Hale, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Hale started out as an inbetweener on Alice in Wonderland (1951) and worked on such other classics as Peter Pan (1953), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Sleeping Beauty (1959), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Mary Poppins (1964), The Jungle Book (1967), The Fox and the Hound (1981), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) and Pete’s Dragon (1977).

In 1980, Hale was named a first-time producer on The Black Cauldron (1985), a project that had been languishing at Disney for about seven years, and he oversaw a staff of 300 artists — including a young Tim Burton — and a big budget of $44 million.

When some children found scenes in the...

Dick Van Dyke is almost a centenarian, as the movie and TV star will reach his milestone 100th birthday in less than a year. Opening up about his age in a new interview, the beloved funnyman shared his secret to life longevity.

Van Dyke made the comments on Ted Danson's podcast, Where Everybody Knows Your Name (per THR). He said that staying so spry as he approaches age 100 comes down to maintaining a consistent exercise routine. This means working out three times per week, a habit that he has kept up with, even after turning 99 in December.

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As Van Dyke explained, “Somebody said, ‘To what do you attribute your age and physical condition?' I said, ‘I’ve always exercised three days a week.

For a race that seemed as unpredictable as any in recent history, the 2025 Oscar nominations came and went without many huge surprises. All the expected acting contenders — including frontrunners like Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Zoe Saldaña, and Kieran Culkin — were bestowed with nominations on Thursday, as were several films long predicted to score Best Picture recognition. But while the 97th Oscars were perhaps shorter than usual on snubs and surprises, the list of nominees did clarify which films Academy voters truly loved and what might ultimately win Best Picture in March. Ahead are the key takeaways from the 2025 Oscar nominations.

Emilia Pérez is the front-runner to beat

With 13 Oscar nominations on Thursday, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Director, and acting nominations for Karla Sofia Gascón and Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez is not just the year’s top Oscar contender but one of the most decorated nominees in history.

As we wrap an epic day of coverage of the Oscar nominations, here are some final observations:

—It’s ironic that there will be no Best Song performances at this year’s 97th Academy Awards, because music-driven movies have rarely, if ever, made such an impact. This is the first time that three music-oriented/musical films have been nominated for Best Picture in the same year: Emilia Pérez (with its chart-topping 13 nominations), Wicked (with its 10), and the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (with eight). The last times that even two musicals faced off for Oscar’s biggest prize was in 1964 with My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins and in 1968 with winner Oliver! and Funny Girl.

—Emilia Pérez snared more noms than any foreign language film ever with 13, to lead all comers Thursday. It joins an impressive list of other 13-time Oscar nominees that includes The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,...

In case anyone needed a reminder that “Film Twitter” and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are not populated by the same people, Emilia Pérez, the polarizing French-directed, Spanish-language musical about a trans Mexican gangster, landed a field-leading 13 Oscar nominations on Thursday morning. That tally — encompassing noms for best picture, director, actress, supporting actress, adapted screenplay, international feature, cinematography, film editing, makeup/hairstyling, original score, sound and two for original song — smashed the record for a non-English-language film (previously held by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma, which had 10 each) and is just one shy of the all-time record for any film (All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land each landed 14).

Is Jacques Audiard’s Netflix film unbeatable? Of course not. Plenty of people have issues with the film, including many members of the Mexican and trans communities, who find it offensive, and critics and general audiences,...

Castlevania: Nocturne's second season brings back the stars of the first year, alongside a major figure from the previous show in the franchise. The sequel series to Castlevania and an adaptation of the video game series of the same name, Castlevania: Nocturne shifted the plot to the events of the French Revolution and focused on a small group of heroes working to undermine the plans of the aristocratic vampire messiah. Despite their efforts to stop her, the heroes were ultimately thwarted in Castlevania: Nocturne's season 1 ending.

With Erzsebet realizing her full power and converting Tara into a vampire, season 2 opens with the vampire messiah searching for the heroes as they barely escape her grasp. However, Richter and his allies have a chance to turn the tide with the help of Alucard, the legendary half-vampire warrior who helped save the world in Castlevania. Here are all the prominent returning...

Mad Max is a very different franchise now than when it started in 1979; George Miller’s post-apocalyptic saga has evolved a lot over the years. The first Mad Max movie was a microbudget production pulled off on a wing and a prayer, while the most recent entry was a mega-budget blockbuster with the backing of a major studio. Mad Max is perhaps the most unlikely hit franchise in Hollywood history — it’s shamelessly weird and unrelentingly dark.

Over the course of its 45-year history, Mad Max has undergone plenty of changes. The scale has gotten bigger, the colors have gotten more vibrant, and the title character has been recast — and Mad Max is still going strong, at least creatively. These are the biggest evolutions in the Mad Max franchise.

Max Rockatansky Has Been Recast

In the original Mad Max trilogy, the titular role of Max Rockatansky was played by Mel Gibson.

In a year where clear frontrunners have been slow to emerge, the Golden Globes offered crucial hints about which films and performances might emerge to lead awards season. Demi Moore appears to be the new best actress frontrunner after her win for “The Substance” in the best actress in a musical or comedy feature category.

The body horror thriller, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, premiered at Cannes, where it was acquired by Mubi. It has maintained momentum as a critical darling. Moore’s victory on Sunday night over Mikey Madison (“Anora”), Karla Sofía Gascón (“Emilia Pérez”) and Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”) is the type of moment that can shift the awards race just as Oscar ballots are set to go out later this week.

The 61-year-old actress delivered a heartfelt speech about the longevity of her career, generating the kind of goodwill that has helped propel past winners in tight races,...

Meryl Streep is the best of the best.

Her performance in Sophie’s Choice (1982) has been voted the greatest Oscar Best Actress winner ever, according to a Gold Derby ballot cast by 21 of our film experts, critics, and editors, who ranked all 97 movie champs.

Diane Keaton ranked second for Annie Hall (1977), with Jodie Foster following in third for The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Liza Minnelli for Cabaret (1972) and Vivien Leigh for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) rounded out the top five.

At the bottom of the list of the Best Actress winners is Mary Pickford for Coquette (1929). Just above that film in the rankings are Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1932), Loretta Young for The Farmer’s Daughter (1947), and Marie Dressler for Min and Bill (1931).

Another recent Gold Derby poll of cinema experts declared The Godfather (1972) as the greatest Best Picture Oscar winner of all...

The performance by Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice (1982) has been voted the greatest Oscar Best Actress winner ever. The results are from a recent Gold Derby ballot cast by 21 of our film experts and editors, who ranked all 97 movie champs.

Ranking in second place is Diane Keaton for Annie Hall (1977). Following in third place is Jodie Foster for The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Rounding out the top five are Liza Minnelli for Cabaret (1972), and Vivien Leigh for A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).

At the bottom of the list of the Best Actress winners is Mary Pickford for Coquette (1929). Just above that film in the rankings are Luise Rainer for The Great Ziegfeld (1936), Helen Hayes for The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1932), Loretta Young for The Farmer’s Daughter (1947), and Marie Dressler for Min and Bill (1931).

Another recent poll had The Godfather (1972) declared as the greatest Best Picture Oscar winner of all time (view...

On December 13, 1925, one of the world’s greatest comic actors was born. Dick Van Dyke‘s Missouri family was of modest means, but the young man decided early to carve out a career on show business as a comedian. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, where he met a colleague who worked at CBS, who recommended him to the network, which was so pleased with the young comic that they signed him to a seven-year contract.

But Van Dyke’s first love was performing on stage, and he got his big break as songwriter Albert Peterson in the new musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” for which he won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Shortly thereafter, CBS put into development with Carl Reiner what was to become “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which premiered in 1961 and went on to become...

On December 13, 1925, one of the world’s greatest comic actors was born. Dick Van Dyke‘s Missouri family was of modest means, but the young man decided early to carve out a career on show business as a comedian. During his senior year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, where he met a colleague who worked at CBS, who recommended him to the network, which was so pleased with the young comic that they signed him to a seven-year contract.

But Van Dyke’s first love was performing on stage, and he got his big break as songwriter Albert Peterson in the new musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” for which he won the Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Shortly thereafter, CBS put into development with Carl Reiner what was to become “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which premiered in 1961 and went on to become...

Dick Van Dyke is the star of Coldplay’s music video for the band’s latest single, “All My Love,” which sees the 98-year-old Hollywood legend dancing barefoot and duetting with frontman Chris Martin.

Directed by Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, the seven-minute video is more like a short film as Van Dyke — who turns 99 on Dec. 13 — reflects on his nearly eight-decade career. The Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy winner is best known for starring in the movie musicals “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” — and he proves in the “All My Love” music video that he still has the moves that made him famous. At one point, he even breaks out his signature bowler hat.

Shot at Van Dyke’s Malibu home, the video interweaves footage of Van Dyke, his family and Martin in his backyard with archival photographs and interview clips. “I’m acutely...

Walt Disney was the producer and studio mogul who pioneered in the field of animation, proving it could be used for more than just creating amusing shorts for kids. Let’s take a look back at all 19 animated features produced during his lifetime or that he personally worked on, ranked worst to best.

After years producing amusing shorts, most of them staring a lovable mouse named Mickey (voiced by Walt himself), Disney broke new ground with the first feature length animated film: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937). Both a radical experiment in filmmaking and a revolution in storytelling, it proved cartoons were a viable means of artistic expression. Russian director Sergei Eisenstein, in fact, called it the greatest movie ever made, no small praise for the man who made “Battleship Potemkin” (1925).

With each subsequent feature — “Pinocchio” (1940), “Fantasia” (1940), “Dumbo” (1941), and “Bambi” (1942) — Disney and his team of animators refined their visual and narrative techniques,...

Hey, "Doctor Odyssey" fans. Unfortunately, we've got some really bad news to throw at you guys tonight. It turns out that last week's episode 8 was actually the Fall finale episode for Doctor Odyssey's current, premiere season 1. That means there will be no new episode shown tonight, November 28, 2024 and for many more Thursday nights to come. According to one of our sources, the ABC people don't currently plan to air the next, new episode 9 until Thursday night, March 6, 2025 in its usual, 8 pm central standard time slot. So, certainly be sure to mark down that very important date and time on your TV show calendars at your earliest convenience. In the meantime, we did track down what ABC is airing in Doctor Odyssey's empty time slot tonight and next Thursday night. According to the TV Guide listings, ABC is going to dish up the old 1964 movie titled,"Mary Poppins."...

Hey, "9-1-1" fans. We've got some super bad news for you guys in this article because, apparently, the last episode 8, which aired last Thursday night, November 21, 2024, was indeed the Fall finale episode. That means ABC isn't airing a new episode of 9-1-1 tonight, November 28, 2024 and for many other Thursday nights to come. According to one of our sources, ABC isn't scheduled to air the next, new episode 9 of 9-1-1's current season 8 until Thursday night, March 6, 2025 in its usual, 7 pm central standard time slot. So, certainly be sure to try and remember that very important date and time if you can. In the meantime, we can tell you what Fox is airing instead of a new 9-1-1 episode tonight and next Thursday night. According to the TV guide listings, ABC is going to air the 1964 classic movie titled, "Mary Poppins." ABC's official description for this Marry Poppins movie reads like this,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Odyssey episode 8.There is no new Doctor Odyssey episode tonight, November 28, 2024, which means the cliffhanger reveal from episode 8 will just have to wait. The hit Ryan Murphy show has been on the air since its premiere in late September. With its combination of tricky medical complications and dramatic love affairs that take place on an active cruise ship, Doctor Odyssey has set itself apart from other medical dramas.

Doctor Odyssey focuses on Dr. Max and nurses Tristan and Avery as they work on the Odyssey, a luxurious cruise ship that features a different theme every week. Recent episodes have even introduced a riveting love triangle between the Doctor Odyssey characters that was complicated when their personal lives blended into their professional lives in an electrifying fade-to-black scene that featured the three of them kissing. Even though Doctor Odyssey is not returning this week,...

As a genre, movie musicals have had some serious ups and downs throughout Hollywood history. Right now, they definitely seem to be on an upswing, especially now that the long-awaited "Wicked" movie blew everyone away at the box office — and it was only the first half of the musical to boot.

In recent years, movie musicals like "Wonka," "Mean Girls," "The Greatest Showman," "La La Land," and even the filmed stage version of "Hamilton" have become enormous hits, though critical reception has been decidedly mixed across these projects. So what are the best musicals ever according to the official Rotten Tomatoes ranking of movie musicals? Only three musicals earned 100% ratings on the review aggregate, which is — I have to say — a little surprising, largely because some all-time classics apparently missed the cut. For example, "The Sound of Music" and the original "West Side Story" only earned 83% and 92%, respectively, despite being two staples of the genre,...

On Wednesday November 27 2024, ABC broadcasts Good Morning America!

Episode 378 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Good Morning America” promises an exciting lineup for viewers. Set to air on ABC, this episode features a lively after-party segment for the popular show “Dancing with the Stars.” Fans can expect highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from the latest performances, showcasing the talent and energy that the contestants bring to the dance floor. This segment is sure to capture the excitement of the show and give a glimpse into what happens once the cameras stop rolling.

In addition to the dance festivities, the episode will also include a “Steals & Deals” segment. This part of the show will focus on great shopping opportunities, particularly emphasizing free shipping deals. Viewers can look forward to discovering some fantastic products at discounted prices, making it a perfect time for those looking to snag some bargains.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins,...

On Wednesday November 27 2024, ABC broadcasts The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20!

Episode Summary

A special episode of “20/20” is set to air on ABC, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the beloved film “Mary Poppins.” Titled “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” this episode promises to take viewers on a nostalgic journey through one of Walt Disney’s most cherished creations.

The episode will feature rarely seen footage and photographs from the making of “Mary Poppins.” Fans of the film can look forward to discovering behind-the-scenes stories and insights from the film’s living legends. These personal accounts will shed light on the magic that brought the iconic character of Mary Poppins to life and the impact the film has had over the years.

As the episode unfolds, it will explore not just the film’s production but also its lasting legacy in popular culture.

One might think, looking at the above headline, that this will be an article about the legendary composer John Williams, but that is not the case. Williams, perhaps shockingly, has only won five Oscars in his decades-long career, specifically for "Fiddler on the Roof," "Jaws," "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Schindler's List." The famed composer, however, has been nominated for more Oscars than anyone in history (save for one), having been recognized 54 times since 1968. Williams' most recent nomination was for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

Others might also think of director John Ford or actor Katharine Hepburn as the most decorated talents in Oscars history, but they each only have four wins to their names. To be fair, winning four Oscars in one's field is still a huge achievement. Also, Ford holds the record as the most awarded director, and Hepburn the most awarded actor.

Updated: Before his death in May, songwriter Richard M. Sherman’s final gig for Disney was to write a new, bonus verse for “It’s A Small World.” Now, a new ABC special is set to unveil that verse for the first time.

In “The Last Verse,” a three-and-a-half-minute short film airing next Wednesday on ABC, the new addition will be revealed for the first time. The film will air during ABC News Studios’ “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20,” which airs Wednesday, Nov. 27 on ABC.

According to ABC News, “in the spirit of the beloved song, viewers will journey across the globe as the song is passed from person to person and generation to generation, culminating in the reveal of this heartfelt new verse.

Sherman, who wrote the songs for “Mary Poppins,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and also “It’s a Small World” with his brother Robert,...

In an era where CGI animation dominates the market, it is refreshing to see something different, even if it’s not something particularly new. The fans loved what Dreamworks did with The Puss in Boots 2 and The Wild Robot, while the recently released Over the Garden Wall special reminded us how animated movies can be done without a lot of CGI.

In light of this, a group of animators is currently working on a project titled Light of the World, which is set to hit theaters next summer. The project is funded by The Salvation Poem Project, and it involves former Disney employees.

The movie is a 2D animated Biblical story of Jesus told through the eyes of his teenage disciple, John, who is the principal character of the movie. The Salvation Poem Project has recently released the first teaser for the upcoming movie, which shows what it will all look like next summer.

Paddington In Peru is the third movie in the hugely beloved Paddington series, and the sequel follows the titular bear as he travels home to Peru with his adoptive family, the Browns. Just like the films that came before it, Paddington in Peru is a hugely touching and heartwarming adventure about friendship and found family that takes all the stylish strengths of the original two films and reinstates them in a new location with fun, fresh characters. The story of Paddington in Peru is somewhat familiar, but its the family-friendly charm that makes it another smash hit.

Naturally, much of Paddington in Peru was actually filmed in Peru, and the country plays a huge role in the story. Its Paddingtons homeland, and this movie spends a lot of time exploring the characters backstory and bringing the English characters far away from the comfort of London. Its a nice change from...

Before it became an Oscar-winning movie, My Fair Lady was a Broadway stage musical starring a young Julie Andrews. However, if Andrews had played Eliza Doolittle on screen, she might not have had the opportunity to take on one of her most iconic roles: Mary Poppins. When the musical was adapted into a movie, Andrews was passed over for the lead in favor of movie star Audrey Hepburn, even though Hepburns singing voice was dubbed over.

In the same year as her My Fair Lady disappointment, Walt Disney offered Andrews the chance to lead the cast of Mary Poppins, his upcoming musical project. My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins were both huge hits in 1964, competing against each other in major Oscar categories, although not Best Actress. Over time, Mary Poppins garnered a more lasting impact on pop culture, remaining one of Julie Andrews' best movies from her incredible career that would go on for decades.

The ABC Holiday 2024 programming highlights have been announced and include a one-hour holiday event of the Emmy Award-winning series Abbott Elementary at a special time; The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Sound of Music, Home Alone, and The Santa Clause; holiday-themed episodes of fan-favorite shows including Press Your Luck, Celebrity Family Feud, and Shark Tank; and a new season of The Great Christmas Light Fight returns, along with news of a Season 13 pickup for 2025.

ABC News celebrates the 60th anniversary of the beloved classic Mary Poppins with The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20, and the following evening, The Wonderful World of Disney presents Mary Poppins will air.

Dazzling specials, including CMA Country Christmas from Nashville, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,...

From the mid-1950s through the early 1970s, many lavish Broadway musicals were successfully adapted to film, from “The King and I” to “West Side Story” to “Cabaret.” One of the most successful and enduring of all time premiered on October 21, 1964, when “My Fair Lady” hit the theaters after much anticipation, drawing people to the box office in droves despite its lengthy near-three-hour run time. Read on for more about the “My Fair Lady” 60th anniversary.

The origin of “My Fair Lady” dates back farther than the 1956 Tony-winning play. Music collaborators Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe were inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play “Pygmalion,” the tale of Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins in order to pass as a “proper lady.” The two men thought it would be “loverly” to turn the story into a musical, and wrote the book for “My Fair Lady,...

The Simpsons easily could have been sued for its depiction of Mary Poppins, but a friendly creative saved them. Mary Poppins first appeared on the show in the form of her parody character, Shari Bobbins, in season 8, episode 13, "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious". Shari attempts to improve the family's relationship and work ethic by singing songs and teaching them cleaning strategies. The episode was a success, and, as The Simpsons awaits its season 37 renewal, its producers have been considering its long history.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant about season 36, producer and writer Al Jean opened up about his favorite songs from the show's run. In particular, he cited the "Feed the Birds" parody, "A Boozehound Named Barney". While he was proud of the song, he reflected that they easily could have been sued, if not for Richard Sherman's love for the episode and the song. Check out his...

Freeform is giving big Disney energy all November long with so much goodness one can’t afford to miss a night. 30 Days of Disney returns with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family.

The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics like Lilo & Stitch, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast and Disney-Pixar titles, including a Toy Story movie marathon, Wall-e, Inside Out, and modern fan favorites Soul and Turning Red.

Disney’s most beloved musicals will have viewers singing along to favorite songs this Nov. 4-8, with films like Aladdin, Moana, Encanto, and Frozen/Frozen 2. Favorite Disney villains will take evil to new heights, and they are beloved for it. From Nov. 11-15, watch out for Ursula from The Little Mermaid, Scar from The Lion King, and...

Quick Links Early Disney Princesses Followed a Fairy-Tale Formula Meg From Hercules Broke the Mold of Disney Heroines Disney Has Yet to Write Another Disney Heroine Like Meg

Disney gained its reputation for excellence in animation with its first animated female-led feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1937. Realizing the fairy tale lent itself to animation, Disney used this concept to begin churning out one animated hit after another. Even incorporating animation into its live-action films, like Mary Poppins (1964). What resulted would eventually become a collection of leading ladies that would become branded official Disney Princesses in 2000. The brand itself has had a rotating roster of princesses over the years, but one has never been given the honor of joining its ranks -- Megara from Disney's Hercules (1997).

Known as "Meg" throughout her movie, Meg presented an alternative to the traditional Disney heroine. While other technical non-royals like Esmerelda, Mulan,...

The popular Castlevania animated series returns for a second season on Netflix, with a teaser trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 unveiled during the annual celebration of Netflix Geeked Week 2024.

Set to premiere in January 2025, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 dramatically changes the status quo with the arrival of Alucard, the son of Dracula, to the Belmont party. The sequel to the 2017 Netflix series follows the young Vampire Hunter Richter Belmont and his adoptive sister Maria Renard as they try to stop the rise of the Vampire Messiah during the French Revolution. Edward Bluemel voices Richter, while Pixie Davies (Mary Poppins Returns) portrays his sister Maria.

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Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke was recognized for his decades-long career at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Van Dyke, now 98 years old, received the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special for “Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.” The CBS special celebrated Van Dyke’s illustrious 75-year career in show business. With this latest Emmy win, Van Dyke has made history as the oldest winner of a Creative Arts Emmy Award.

When accepting his Emmy award, Van Dyke playfully reminded viewers that he will turn 99 years old next month. “Thank you, that reception, I cannot tell you what it means,” Van Dyke said in his acceptance speech. “I’m 99 next month.” The two-hour CBS special, available on Paramount+, features archival footage and live performances from across Van Dyke’s prolific and varied career.

This is not the first time Van Dyke has broken records at award ceremonies. Last June, he...

What is your favorite Sherman Brothers song from the endearing 1964 Walt Disney musical fantasy “Mary Poppins”? Perhaps it’s Robert B. and Richard M’s peppy “Spoonful of Sugar.” Or the Oscar-winning “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and tongue-twisting “”Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” It’s no secret that Disney himself loved the haunting “Feed the Birds.” Disney would often summon Richard M. to his office to play the ballad. “It’s about a lot more than birdseed for birds,” Sherman told me in a 2018 L.A. Times interview. “The song is about the simple act of giving. He’d just say, ‘Play it for me.’ And I’d sing and play it for him, and he’d say ‘Yep, that’s what it’s all about.”’

And it seems that even decades after his death in 1966, it was still what it was all about for Disney. Back in 2015, the studio unveiled the restoration of Disney’s office on the Burbank lot.

Image Source: Walt Disney The cinematic masterpiece Mary Poppins, created by Walt Disney, debuted sixty years ago. It was the only Disney picture to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar in Disney’s lifetime, and it went on to become the highest-grossing picture of 1964. Broadway legend Julie Andrews made her spectacular film debut in the movie’s title role, an accomplishment that earned her a well-earned Oscar. For 54 years Mary Poppins ruled supreme in a Hollywood increasingly dominated by franchises and sequels. Despite the fact that Mary Poppins Returns debuted in theaters in 2018, a lot of fans were still hoping for a sequel starring Julie Andrews. Sadly, that dream was never to come true. We’ve had the honor of speaking with Andrews over the years, and in one open exchange, the iconic actress revealed to us that there had previously been plans for a sequel to her cherished movie,...

Blake Edwards could have comfortably rested in the pantheon of famed comedy directors based solely on his acclaimed Pink Panther movie series, which still charms us today with its incomparable slapstick routines and gut-busting laughs. Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames, a new entry in the American Masters series, ensures that his other movies get their due, and the episode also rounds out his personal life as a father and husband, and delves into his other pursuits, like sculpture and painting. At the center of Edwards’ life (he died in 2010) was his wife of four decades, Oscar-winning actress and singer Julie Andrews. Andrews was already famous for movies like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965) when they married in 1969 and, as the doc shows, was a huge influence on the filmmaker’s continuing career. Edwards directed her — as “a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be...

Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. To keep up with our latest features, sign up for the Weekly Edit newsletter and follow us @mubinotebook on Twitter and Instagram.NEWSGrand Tour.SAG-AFTRA is on strike against ten major video-game companies after two years of contract negotiations, on which the union has said it remains “far apart” from management on “fair compensation and the right of informed consent for the A.I. use of their faces, voices, and bodies.”Teamsters Local 399 and other Hollywood Basic Crafts unions have ratified their new contract, securing 7% wage increases for about 8,000 workers.The New York Film Festival (September 27–October 14) has announced its Main Slate selections, including Cannes and Berlinale favorites All We Imagine as Light (Payal Kapadia), Dahomey (Mati Diop), Anora (Sean Baker), and Grand Tour (Miguel Gomes).After a report that David Lynch would likely never direct again due to debilitating emphysema,...

The Country Bears have had a makeover. The long-running Country Bear Jamboree attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida is reopening this month after being dark for six months, with a familiar look but a new name, a new script and a new score made up mostly of classic Disney songs sung by Americana musicians including Mac McAnally, Allison Russell, Chris Thile and Emily Ann Roberts.

The newly renamed “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” now has McAnally, a country singer-songwriter who is most widely known for being a decades-long mainstay of Jimmy Buffett’s band, serving as the producer and arranger of all the musical material for the revamped attraction. He also sings country-fied versions of “Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) and “Fixer-Upper” (from “Frozen”) as a member of the voice cast.

Recent Americana Grammy winner Russell is the voice of Teddi Barra, joined by Thile — the Nickel Creek/Punch...

Famous for being a stage actress, Lisa O'Hare has broken into television, with roles in various series spanning different genres. O'Hare often only appears in one-episode performances in shows like The Closer and Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart. The actress' most significant role is a 17-episode arc on New Amsterdam, in which she played Georgia Goodwin.

English theater actress Lisa O'Hare has appeared in several notable television shows since 2010, usually in key roles. O'Hare has had a long winding journey to American television. She began her career as a ballet dancer, and quickly moved into musical theater, with starring roles in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, the last of which won the Tony Award for Best Musical. It was not until 2010 that O'Hare appeared in her first television role in an episode of The Closer.

Since then,...

Is attendance on the decline in Walt Disney World? Minnie Vans get a price hike, and Mary Poppins Returns in a new trailer (but Should she?)

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“MaXXXine,” the third film in writer/director Ti West and producer/actress Mia Goth’s “X” trilogy, is now in theaters. From the ’70s set “X” to the 1910s of “Pearl” and now the ’80s of “MaXXXine,” one of the defining characteristics of the trilogy is how they adopt the look and filmmaking style of the genre of the films they are emulating. Cinematographer Eliot Rockett, a long-time West collaborator who shot all three films, told IndieWire the roots of this approach pre-dated 2022’s “X.”

“This started back with ‘House of the Devil,’” said Rockett, referencing the 2009 horror film he shot for West. “We were trying to make a movie that felt not just like a period, but the whole thing felt more like an artifact from that time.”

With “X,” West wanted to make his first slasher film in the spirit of 1970s films like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” in...

Dick Van Dyke weighed in on whom he’ll be supporting in the upcoming election on a recent episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast.

“I’m going to support [Joe] Biden,” the 98-year-old actor, who publicly supported Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid four years ago, told THR‘s Scott Feinberg about the November election.

When asked if he felt if it was fair to criticize President Biden for his age, Van Dyke made it clear he wasn’t so concerned about that. “I’ve got all my marbles, and I’m old enough to be his father,” the iconic actor said. “I’m actually old enough in years to be his father. So I’m not worried about it.”

Van Dyke did, however, express some concern about Biden’s performance in the upcoming presidential debate, noting that he feels the president has “difficulty debating.”

The Mary Poppins star...

Rod Serling's anthology series "The Twilight Zone" may not have had a perfect run all the way through (you can check out our ranking of the original classic seasons right here), but it sure kicked off with a bang. Its second episode, "One For The Angels," was tonally much different than the show's unconventional pilot, and fairly quickly, audiences learned that they were going to be seeing many familiar faces pop up across the show's delightfully twisted and thought-provoking episodes. One such face belonged to Ed Wynn, who audiences would have known at that time for his many stage, film, and TV roles, including leading the Peabody- and Emmy-winning variety series "The Ed Wynn Show." Wynn carried this "Twilight Zone" episode on his shoulders, playing a pitchman who is visited by the personification of Death and trying to outsmart him, only to eventually have to give the pitch of his...

The legendary Dick Van Dyke is still making television history. Now 98 years old, the actor and funnyman set a new record as the oldest nominee --- and winner --- of a Daytime Emmy Award.

Van Dyke had been nominated for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for his recent guest appearance as Timothy Robicheaux in Peacock's popular soap Days of Our Lives. The other nominees were Linden Ashby (The Young and the Restless), Ashley Jones (The Bold and the Beautiful), Alley Mills (General Hospital), and Guy Pearce (Neighbours). A video of the event reveals Van Dyke's shocked reaction to earning the award before he went on to go on stage and address his history-making win.

Dick Van Dyke, at age 98, just won an Emmy. Becoming the oldest person to do so. pic.twitter.com/3T7hxX75YV OnStage Blog (@OnstageBlog) June 8, 2024 #DaytimeEmmys Award for Outstanding Guest Performance in a...

Dick Van Dyke breaks a major record at 98, having become the oldest Daytime Emmy winner in history for his work on Days of Our Lives. Van Dyke's career milestone comes after winning for the Guest Performance in a Drama Emmy, defeating notable nominees. A grateful Van Dyke reflects on his years in the industry and celebrates 80 years of acting.

Thanks to a guest appearance on Days of Our Lives, Dick Van Dyke broke a major record at the Emmy Awards. The 98-year-old actor has been performing since the '40s and made his network TV debut in 1954. Since then, he has been a prominent actor and comedian as part of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, and Night at the Museum. Even beyond those notable works, Van Dyke appeared in numerous other movies and shows. He recently featured in Days of Our Lives as Timothy Robicheaux, and it led...

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke has made history, winning the 2024 Daytime Emmy award for guest performer in a daytime drama series — via his spot on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives.” At 98, that makes Van Dyke the oldest actor to receive a Daytime Emmy win.

Van Dyke came into Friday’s 51st Daytime Emmy Awards already making a mark as the oldest Daytime Emmys nominee ever. Night one of the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards took place live on CBS on Friday, June 7, from the Westin Bonaventure hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

“I feel like a spy from nighttime television,” Van Dyke joked. “I’m the oldest nominee in history. I can’t believe it. I was playing old men all my life. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!”

Van Dyke said he had a “wonderful time” on “Days,...

Throughout the 1950s, big-budget musicals were de rigueur for Hollywood, and there was a sudden glut of epics that sported gigantic budgets, recognizable stars, and no small amount of studio hype. Such films were exhibited as touring roadshow productions, which was a great way for films to make fistfuls of cash. Roadshow epics were also, it should be noted, a concerted ploy by studios to distract audiences from the rising threat of television. Studios felt the need to invest a lot of money into musicals and epics, hoping the massive productions could draw people into theaters and keep the industry afloat.

One might logically predict, however, that Hollywood tried to ride the trend of epics for a little longer than was healthy, and foolish overspending eventually became common. The age of the "roadshow epic" pretty much came to a close with the release of the notorious bomb "Cleopatra" in 1963. 

But then,...