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Now in its second season, The Apothecary Diariesanime is still a hit with fans of the light novel and manga series that inspired it. The story takes place in the Inner Palace of the Li Empire, a fictionalized setting inspired by elements of Imperial China's Tang and Ming Dynasties. With deuteragonists Maomao and Jinshi sharing the anime's spotlight, fans keep coming back to see the bond between them grow, but they aren't the only characters who win fans' attention.

As the anime progresses, characters introduced in Season 1 become more significant as the series develops, and new characters introduced in Season 2 quickly find their way into fans' hearts. Whether presented as a victim or a villain, development on character backstories reveal complex motivations behind their actions, with even the most simple-seeming characters having nuance. The best part of the series is how it explores the lives of many women in and out of the Imperial Court,...

Snow White is one of the most beloved Disney Princesses, and the story, which is based on the 1812 classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, has been adapted in different ways, from music to literature and films. Disney has a brand-new Snow White live-action movie coming out soon.

In a new teaser released ahead of the film's premiere, via Cbr, Snow White comes with a tribute to Walt Disney's 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film was Disney's first project and continues to be a beloved fairy tale. Although it comes with a modern twist, instead of completely stepping away from the original, the upcoming Snow White, which is a live-action reimagining, doubled down on the similarities with the original.

New teaser for Snow White.In theaters March 21.pic.twitter.com/YXjlRkUPaX— Cbr (@Cbr) February 20, 2025

RelatedDisney Announces Major Shakeup to Its Live Action Theatrical Films

Disney is very dedicated to change.

Taylor Swift is reportedly being eyed for a major role in Disney’s upcoming live-action Tangled movie. The news comes from MyTimetoShineH, a source known for sharing entertainment rumors, whose social media account revealed this piece of information.

Swift has been in the spotlight for her music career, but this would mark a significant shift as she’s considered for the role of Rapunzel. Disney has been remaking animated classics into live-action films, and Tangled is next in line for this treatment.

The casting choice is creating a lot of chatter. Many fans are already imagining Swift bringing Rapunzel’s character to life with her unique style. Although she hasn’t acted much recently, Swift has appeared in movies like Cats and The Giver. If she takes the role, this could be a big moment in her career, especially given how popular the original Tangled film was.

Related: All Disney Princesses: Height,...

“Bluey” Comes to Life at Disney Parks, Cruise Line, and Beyond in Major Disney-BBC Studios Deal

Beloved animated pup Bluey is heading to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and the big screen! Here’s what families can expect from this exciting new partnership between The Walt Disney Company and BBC Studios.

The hit animated series Bluey will soon become part of Disney’s immersive experiences, including Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. Beginning in January 2025, guests will be able to interact with Bluey and her sister Bingo on select Disney cruises, with theme park activations coming later in 2025.

Disney Cruise Line Adventures Begin in 2025

Starting January 2025, guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line from Australia and New Zealand will be the first to experience interactive Bluey-themed entertainment.

Activities will include:

Character Meet-and-Greets: Families can meet Bluey and her sister Bingo on board. Interactive Games: Fun, family-friendly activities inspired by the series.

The case of Gal Gadot is quite a peculiar one. The actress has starred in several well-respected and successful projects, ranging from the Fast and the Furious franchise to The Red Notice, and, most famously, playing the role of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman | Warner Bros. Pictures

Despite all of her success and fame, there has been a recent wave of fans criticizing her acting skills. Easily being traced back to her 2023 film, Heart of Stone, Gadot has suddenly found herself being questioned about the fame that she possesses.

While some would think that such criticism would eventually fade away, the latest trailer for Disney’s Snow White film may showcase a bigger problem for the actress.

Gal Gadot Could Not Convince Fans This Time

For years now, Gal Gadot has been one of the most well-known actresses in Hollywood. She has seen plenty...

The following contains spoilers for Moana 2, now playing in theaters

Moana 2's big emotional moment in the film's climax carries on a longstanding meaning of Walt Disney Animation. Moana 2 is the latest entry to the canon of animated movies that's been going strong for almost a century. Over the course of 63 films, Walt Disney Animation has explored several different themes and settings, with a colorful collection of characters that reflect an ever-changing perspective on the world at large. Despite this wide variety, many of the films do ultimately share a lot of common elements.

Moana 2 pokes fun at elements like Disney Princesses, subverting long-standing aspects of the franchise. However, one of the film's most emotionally powerful moments has a deep-seeted connection to other entries in the series. Moana 2's ending highlights one of the most powerful recurring themes in Disney Animation, and elevates Moana's status as a hero.

Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally released its brand-new expansion pass, The Storybook Vale. The highly anticipated paid update for the game is the follow-up to Disney Dreamlight Valley's first expansion pass, A Rift In Time, which was released in December 2023. The Storybook Vale released its first installment, Part One, on November 20, and is scheduled to release Part Two in 2025, with even more content for players to enjoy. The content introduced by The Storybook Vale is vast, with many brand-new quests, characters, biomes, critters, and more to explore.

Although A Rift In Time was a successful expansion pass in itself, there are a few reasons why The Storybook Vale shines just that little bit more. It is evident that Disney Dreamlight Valley's developer, Gameloft, put an awful lot of thought into the production of this expansion pass, from the fairy tale aesthetic to its entertaining new quests. There is never a...

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,...

Some old Disney movies contain problematic scenes illustrating biases at the time of production. Song of the South is the most problematic Disney movie due to its romanticization of slavery and racial stereotypes. Certain Disney Princess movies rely on problematic romances and the main character giving up everything for a man.

Disney is known for its beloved animated classics, plenty of which feature moments that have not aged well. It is not surprising that parts of Disney's corpus are outdated or problematic when the studio has been producing movies since the 1930s. Even some titles which are considered among Disney's best animated movies demonstrate some bad moments like this, proof that most people are willing to accept such flaws when the movie is decades old.

The things in old Disney movies that wouldn't work today are illustrations of the biases that were much more prevalent in filmmaking 20, 50, or almost 100 years...

It’s Monday and that means a big merchandise drop on the Disney Store. Today featured Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas collections. One of those is the new Her Universe The Nightmare Before Christmas collection!

What’s great about these pieces is that they are meant to mix and match and they come in sizes up to 4X!

Let’s take a look! The Nightmare Before Christmas Knit Polo Shirt – $44.99

Sizes Xs-4X available.

“A classic look gets a real treat thanks to Halloween Town’s favorite couple. Jack Skellington and Sally star on this Nightmare Before Christmas knit polo by Her Universe that also features stars, bat and spider motifs. Wear it with jeans or a more dressy outfit to create a look that’s frightfully fun and pretty.

50% rayon / 30% recycled polyester / 20% nylon.”

The Nightmare Before Christmas Skirt – $59.99

Sizes Xs-4X available.

“With glittery, shimmery embroidery and sequins,...

Immersion is the backbone of any Disney Parks experience. While other places don’t care if their costumed employees wear walkie-talkies or break character, Cast Members are a different, dedicated breed.

However, as Sfgate notes, trying to keep guests in a land of fantasy, adventure, or a galaxy far, far away isn’t easy. You can’t have Disney Princesses or Star Wars characters constantly checking their phones to see when it’s time for a break or shift rotation.

The solution to this issue is far easier than you think. All you need is one ancient piece of communication: a slip of paper.

Walt’s employees have used this basic form of correspondence for some time. Sure, it’s not a technique unique to Disney or theme parks specifically, but guests have probably noticed it more often there than anywhere else.

If you’ve been to Disneyland during a busy day,...

Halloween is still a few months away, but you could score some deals today on the Disney Store. Don’t pay full price for the expensive Disney princess dresses in the parks and grab them on sale now before your trip!

Disney has kicked off its big sale in its store, and there are many deals to be found. Right now, they have huge savings on costumes, adaptive costumes, and wheelchair costumes!

Let’s take a look!

Disney Princess costumes, normally $49.99, are now on sale for $20 off for $29.98.

Encanto Costumes on sale.

Originally $49.99 and now $14.98 – $19.98.

Wheelchair and Adaptive Costumes

Disney also has some adaptive and Wheelchair costumes available for $30 – $40 off!

Disney’s Wish Costumes

These pieces are available on the Disney Store now.

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Dwayne Johnson teases his return to Moana as he prepares Maui's famous tune "You're Welcome" in a behind-the-scenes video. Disney's live-action Moana remake ventures into a risky yet promising realm, joining a trend of adapting animated classics. Auli'i Cravalho reflects on Moana's empowering legacy, preparing to once again voice the titular princess in the upcoming projects.

Dwayne Johnson has provided fans a sneak peek into the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's 2016 hit, Moana, with a behind-the-scenes video that showcases his preparation for the project. The actor, reprising his role as the charismatic demigod Maui and serving as an executive producer, confirmed that production is set to commence this fall.

The Instagram video captures Johnson in the vocal booth as he lays down the preliminary vocals for Mauis popular tune, "You're Welcome." Accompanying the clip, Johnsons caption lauds what he describes as a "cool day of work," pointing out the...

Fans of the popular FX show Shōgun, get ready because if everything works out, you may get two more seasons. But they are moving forward with the creative team behind the first season, including co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, executive producer Michaela Clavell, and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. The estate of Shōgun’s author, James Clavell, is also on board.

Sanada has reportedly signed a deal for the second season if it is renewed. However, it has not officially been renewed at this time.

Shōgun was the most popular show on FX by hours watched, but it was also the most expensive show FX has produced. Now the ten-episode series is also available on Hulu.

Given how popular the show was and that FX reportedly submitted the series for Emmy consideration in the “drama” category instead of “limited series.” If they did, it likely means they are serious about another season.

The Disney Princesses' personalities align with different zodiac signs, showcasing their diverse traits and strengths. Each Princess represents unique characteristics such as determination, courage, loyalty, and independence. Exploring the zodiac signs of Disney Princesses can help fans connect with the characters on a deeper level and appreciate their individual stories.

The Disney princesses represent different personalities and types of people, making for an interesting group of characters to explore from the zodiac signs. From the early days of Disney, the Disney princesses have been a popular part of this animated world. Close to a century after Snow White was introduced as the first one, the roster of Disney princesses has grown to include an amazing and versatile group with fans choosing which are their favorites and which they feel are most like themselves.

Looking at the personality types that are linked to the various zodiac signs, it is fascinating to...

"Do You Want To Build A Snowman?" was almost cut from Frozen but ended up becoming one of the most streamed Disney songs. The song is crucial to understanding how Anna and Elsa's relationship evolved over the years before their eventual reunion. Producer Peter Del Vecho explained that test audiences saved the song from being removed due to its emotional impact.

Disney's animated movie Frozen almost saw one of its most popular songs not make the final cut. Loosely adapted from the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, Frozen tells the story of sisters, Anna and Elsa, Princesses of Arendelle, who are separated by their parents when Elsa loses control of her ice powers; when Elsa accidentally reveals her powers at her coronation and turns summer into winter, Anna must find her sister and put things right. Frozen was released to critical and commercial acclaim, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in history,...

The Season of the Force is in full swing! May the 4th is only a few weeks away! And the Disney Store has revealed loads of new Star Wars merchandise!

The new lines of merchandise are pretty diverse. It’s not all replicas and toys. For example, check out this speeder bike-stealing Ewok blanket!

Image Credit: Disney Store

If you’re one of those people who absolutely insists on wearing Crocs … there’s a new pair for sale. One foot is dedicated to the Empire, the other to the Rebellion.

Need something to pour your blue milk with? Check out this simplistic pitcher designed by Will Gay:

Image Credit: Disney Store

Will Gay’s Star Wars designs can also be found on this artist’s series of plates:

Image Credit: Disney Store

Image Credit: Disney Store

The cast of A New Hope stars on a new sleepwear set for...

Sleeping Beauty's 1959 box office bomb halted Disney's princess stories for 30 years. Disney slowly moved away from animation after Sleeping Beauty's failure. The lack of marketing and critical reception contributed to Sleeping Beauty's theatrical flop.

The Disney Princesses are one of the company's most beloved series of films, but the 1959 version of Sleeping Beauty had a box office bomb that was so large it killed the franchise for 30 years. The company got its start in 1937 with the now-classic film Snow White and The Seven Dwarves before moving on to other well-known projects such as Pinocchio and Bambi. Princesses were largely ignored by the company until the premiere of Cinderella in 1950, which was a critical success.

With this success, Disney began to branch out into television and live-action, though animation was still the primary focus of the company. However, despite Cindrella's strong reception, Disney continued to focus on animating non-princess-themed stories.

Disney Princesses have relatable moments, like waking up with messy hair or falling asleep in random places. Recent Disney Princesses deal with more complex problems that many people can relate to. Disney Princesses like Tiana and Moana have relatable career goals and aspirations.

Despite some aspects of the Disney Princesses aging poorly, they undeniably have relatable moments. Who wouldn't want to wake up with songbirds to do all their chores and generally have the world work to make life easier? This scenario is characteristic of the early era of Disney Princesses, including Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora. As the years passed, Disney Princesses became more complex characters and relatable in other ways.

Mulan, Tiana, Anna, Merida, and their fellow more recent Disney Princesses deal with problems many people can relate to: not connecting with a family member, having to do miserable work to get to something better, and dealing with bigger picture issues.

The portrayal of Disney princesses in early films perpetuated negative tropes. Many Disney princesses have been put in positions of needing to be rescued by men, despite being seen as empowering characters. There is a lack of diversity among Disney princesses, but recent films show signs of progress in representation.

Disney princess films have been around since 1937, leaving plenty of time to reflect on these films and question some of the choices made in them. For the longest time, Disney princesses have been seen as role model characters for young children, especially young girls. However, looking at these films and characters through a modern lens provides a different, and often negative, perspective.

Many early Disney films contain things that haven't aged well since their release. Oftentimes, characters are portrayed in ways that perpetuate racist or sexist stereotypes and the seemingly empowering and inspirational princess films are not an exception. Examining...

Disney princesses have always been excellent characters with relatable morals and goals. The studio's live-action remakes imply that their older projects need fixing, but the original princesses were never just damsels in distress. Disney's repetitive use of quirky, adorkable heroines may be compensating for something, and it's time for the studio to embrace a variety of princess types.

Disney has taken to remaking all its classic animated Princess movies, which sometimes makes it seem as if these heroines need "fixing." This idea has been furthered by comments from figures within the studio, noting that characters like Snow White or Aurora don't align with feminist concepts. In truth, these Disney princesses have always been excellent characters, with morals and goals that align with those of countless women worldwide. Still, Disney continues to put out movies that feature female characters that are drastically different than the ones that put the studio on the map to begin with.

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So, we’re going to do the hard work for you.

We head to France this week, a fitting time to spotlight TV in the nation given that Mipcom Cannes is taking place. France Télévisions’ Daughters of Fire takes a modernistic approach to a tale from some 400 years or so ago and the creators and producers wanted to conjure themes around feminism, resistance and #MeToo when forging the drama series.

Name: Daughters of Fire

Country: France

Producer: Kwaï

Distributor: Fremantle

For fans of: Jane Campion movies, Bridgerton

In the Basque Country more than 400 years ago,...

Classic Disney Princesses were previously criticized for lacking personality. Disney breathed new life into the Disney Princess brand during the Disney Renaissance. In recent years, the personalities of Disney heroines have started to mirror each other.

Disney dropped the latest trailer for its upcoming animated film Wish, and the audience already has mixed reactions. While there's little debate over the animation style of the films being an artistic spectacle and new heights for Disney, the main character has viewers wondering if Disney has lost its touch. Asha, the newest Disney Princess, first made her full debut in a teaser trailer released by the studio in April 2023. The first initial trailer offered insight into the film's premise but offered only passing glimpses into its leading lady's personality.

Since the debut of the second preview, fans have pointed out how some of Asha's quirks look vaguely familiar. As the first animated Disney heroine of Afro-Latina descent,...

The Terminator franchise has dominated the hearts of Sci-Fi fans worldwide due to lightning striking the cast, the idea, and the film industry at the right time. But that was over thirty years ago, in 1984, you know, back when Terminator was popular? And yes, despite the apocryphal tale of Gale Anne Hurd, who had worked at New World Pictures as Roger Corman's assistant, showing her interest in the Terminator franchise and James Cameron selling the rights for The Terminator series to Hurd for one dollar – fans wonder what's next?

With the promise that Hurd would produce more Terminator flicks only if Cameron would direct them – we all want to know when it's going to happen. Meanwhile, science fiction action fans are impatiently waiting for the most recent uber-bloody stunts featuring their favored robot from tomorrow. What's the plan? Is the entire series dead?

What Came Before?

Terminator's first two films told the entire story.

Tim Burton expresses concern over AI imitating his distinctive style, comparing it to the fear of having one's soul taken away. The director acknowledges that his upbringing in Burbank shaped his identity, despite negative experiences, and working for Disney had its ups and downs. Tim Burton's success in Hollywood is evident, with the creation of a popular streaming show and an upcoming sequel to his iconic film, Beetlejuice.

Tim Burton has one of the most iconic cinematic styles in Hollywood. Often described as “gothic fairy tale”, the director's creations have become synonymous with characters exhibiting pale skin and large eyes, but of course there is a lot more to Burton’s work than that. However, in the world of AI generated art, these aspects make it very easy for trained software to create a version of almost any non-Burton character in a way that emulates his style perfectly.

In a new interview with The Independent,...

This past summer, as Hollywood faced its second major strike, the president of actors union SAG-AFTRA took the podium. She was without makeup, she was raspy and she was pissed. Gone was the ozone-shattering hairspray and the wild prints plucked right from the zoo. Nowhere in earshot was the dog whistle voice and the dolphin laugh. This was Fran Drescher: not the street-smart bimbo of somehow successful sitcoms and expectedly by-the-numbers romances, but the woman who will do anything to show her loyalty and not back down from anything. She had done it throughout her career through battles with industry execs and cancer, and now she was doing it against some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Wtf Happened to…Fran Drescher?

But to truly understand what the fuck happened to Fran Drescher, we go back to the beginning. And the beginning began when she was born on September 30th,...

Russell Brand made some rare comments about his ex-wife, Katy Perry.

The British actor recently revealed that his short-lived marriage to the “Hot N Cold” singer occurred during a “chaotic” time in his life while appearing on Sunday’s episode of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge”.

Brand, 48, and Perry, 38, were married for 14 months after tying the knot in 2010. The English comedian famously called off their marriage via a text message minutes before Perry was set to hit the stage for a gig.

Read More: Russell Brand Says He ‘Really Tried’ In Marriage To Katy Perry, Has ‘Nothing But Positive Feelings For Her’

“That was when I was sort of most in the public eye and working in America,” Brand told Grylls of that time period when he was roughly 35 years old and had just started to make “a proper living” as an actor.

“Some aspects of [that time] were amazing,...

The 2000s were an exciting time for cinema. New ideas, shifting sensibilities, and general freshness came with the new millennium, reflected in the era's movies. This was why the heroes of many noughties movies were often more complex – some even hard to love – and many of the great performances didn't receive the recognition they deserved.

Movie leads like Disenchanted's Giselle and John Constantine from Constantine were charismatic and impactful — they had compelling backstories, showed great depth, and were incredibly nuanced, thanks to great performances. These heroes have an enduring appeal, and are part of the 2000s most accomplished roles – even if they weren't given their due credit.

Related: 10 Biggest Movies That The Cast Regrets

Nick Naylor

Aaron Eckhart's Nick Naylor was everything at once, but in the best way possible. The tobacco lobbyist was funny, dramatic, and dark, and didn't hesitate to twist and turn his words to...

When it premiered in 2013, Frozen featured so many differences from the usual Disney model that it changed the studio's animated movies forever. The film is another fairy tale adaptation, following the story of "The Snow Queen" but focused on two sisters, Elsa and Anna, as the former deals with her dangerous ice powers. Frozen became a huge hit, as audiences couldn't get songs like "Let It Go" and "Love Is an Open Door" out of their heads. They also fell in love with the adorable snowman Olaf, and his popularity catapulted actor Josh Gad into the spotlight.

The success of the film continued beyond its glowing reviews and many box office achievements with Academy Award wins for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Let It Go." Frozen spawned an even more prosperous sequel in 2019, and a third Frozen movie is due in 2025. Years later, Frozen remains as popular and relevant as ever,...

The Ultimatum: Queer Love is incredibly popular on Netflix, and while the premise of bending sexuality and gender in the show is groundbreaking, the soundtrack is also making waves. While Netflix can be heavy-handed with their use of music to comment on the scene's emotion, the songs in The Ultimatum: Queer Love are just too good to ignore. Unlike some of the music from shows such as Love Is Blind or Too Hot To Handle, the soundtrack of The Ultimatum: Queer Love provides an endless array of awesome music. Plus, it’s enjoyable to discover new music, even if the tunes are a little too obvious.

While the drama in The Ultimatum: Queer Love doesn’t need to be exacerbated by music, the soundtrack provides a stinger to important moments in the show. During the first three episodes, original couples Mal Wright and Yoly Rojas, Xander Boger and Vanessa Papa,...

The Little Mermaid live-action reboot is finally in theaters, inviting audiences to return to a magical land under the sea in a reimagining of the classic 1989 animated movie. Starring talented actors like Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, and many more, the film is one of Disney's most ambitious live-action reboots.

Related: 10 Harsh Realities Of Being A Disney Princesses FanUnlike some of Disney's other recent live-action retellings of its classic films, The Little Mermaid is surprisingly faithful to its source material. While not perfect, the new movie manages to get several things right, earning love and praise from audiences everywhere.

The Little Mermaid Doesn't Change Much From The Original

The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most faithful live-action adaptations yet. The script closely follows that of the original film, weaving a similar story. Even many of the shots in the new movie mirror those of the original, evoking nostalgia...

Disney's new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is finally in theaters, reimaging the classic original 1989 animated movie. Joining scores of Disney's other live-action remakes, 2023's The Little Mermaid is already drawing conflicted reviews from critics and fans alike.

Related: 10 Harsh Realities Of Being A Disney Princesses Fan

While certain parts of the new film, including Halle Bailey's charming performance as Ariel, have drawn praise, other aspects haven't resonated with viewers. There are several valid reasons why some viewers haven't responded well to The Little Mermaid upon the film's premiere.

This article contains spoilers for The Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid Cuts Several Original Songs

The Little Mermaid reimagines several classic Disney songs, but not every track from the original film is present in the remake. Some of the movie's lesser-known songs, including Chef Louis's ode to fish, "Les Poissons," and "Daughters of Triton," are nowhere to be found in the 2023 live-action remake.

The Little Mermaid is now in theaters, giving the world a brand-new take on the classic fairy tale. Joining the long list of Disney's recent live-action remakes of their iconic films, 2023's The Little Mermaid attempts to rekindle the magic of the original 1989 movie.

Related: 10 Important Lessons The Disney Renaissance Taught Us As Kids

Sporting a star-studded cast that includes Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem, and more, the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is filled from bow to stern with terrific performances that elevate the film beyond its boundaries.

Noma Dumezweni Is A Strong Queen Selina

Queen Selina is an original character in 2023's The Little Mermaid, portrayed by Noma Dumezweni. Prince Eric's mother, Selina, adopted him after he washed ashore following a shipwreck. The counterpart to King Triton, Selina believes that her son is safer on land than at sea and does everything in...

The following article contains spoilers for "The Little Mermaid."

Back in 1989, Disney animation was having a renaissance. "The Little Mermaid" brought fans back to the theaters to see a brand new Disney princess in Ariel, the teenage mermaid who longs for adventures on land. She falls in love with Prince Eric but cannot speak to him after giving her voice to the sea witch Ursula to get her fins replaced by legs. Ariel and Eric ultimately marry at the end of the film. I'd feel bad for giving you spoilers, but it's been 34 years since it came out. 

There has been some modernization of Ariel's character in the new live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," so I wondered if Ariel (Halle Bailey) and Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) would actually marry this time around. Like many of you, I've read all the memes and lists about the ages of Disney Princesses and...

Snow White live-action star, Rachel Zegler, reveals why her Disney princess role initially terrified her. Disney’s live-action Snow White will see the West Side Story breakout star take on the titular princess. Directed by Marc Webb, Snow White will also feature Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and a supporting cast of Andrew Burnap, Luisa Guerreiro, Katie Hardwick, Dujonna Gift, and Joshmaine Joseph. Snow White is slated for March 22, 2024, release.

Zegler explains why she was scared upon embarking on the role of Snow White. Speaking with NME, Zegler notes that Snow White is not just any Disney princess, but the original Disney princess since 1937's animated Snow White was the first Disney princess film. Now acting in the live-action version, this new acting experience made Zegler feel pressured. Check out the full quote from Zegler below:

"I was terrified, terrified, terrified, terrified because you're playing the first one. The...

Hasbro extended its streak of Wall Street disappointments, delivering a weaker-than-expected forecast for 2023 along with soft fourth-quarter financials reflecting a host of holiday-season challenges.

Revenue slid 17 to about 1.7 billion in the quarter, while earnings per share came in at 1.31. Hasbro is projecting 2023 adjusted earnings of 4.45 to 4.55 per share, which is well below analysts’ consensus of 4.88, according to Refinitiv.

This morning’s quarterly earnings report was in line with an early glimpse at the financials offered by the company several weeks ago, along with the news that the Rhode Island-based toymaker would lay off 15 of its workforce.

Also hanging in the balance during the period of financial challenges is eOne, the film and TV studio known for characters like Peppa Pig. Hasbro last fall announced it was shopping eOne, which it acquired for 4 billion in 2019. Along with Covid and myriad economic challenges like inflation, foreign currency fluctuations and supply-chain snags, Hasbro...

Princess Power is a new animation series for kids created by Elisee Allen and based on the book written by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim.

This is a series clearly geared for the youngest audience. It is 14 animated series done by computer, the kind of series you can relax about and let the children be in good care: a good vibe with these four delightful friends having tea with their lovely cats they pamper a lot.

You can enjoy this series as of Monday, January 30th on Netflix.

Storyline

Princess friends from four different Fruitdoms — Blueberry, Kiwi, Pineapple and Raspberry — spring into action to make their worlds a better place.

Release Date

January 30, 2023

Where to Watch Princess Power

Netflix

Princess Power (2023-) Created by

Elise Allen

Cast

Trinity Bliss

Dana Heath

Madison Calderon

Alanna Ubach

Princess Power – Episodes Unstoppable Unpoppable Princesses

Penny creates a magic bubble to help clear away clutter.

The villains are some of the most beloved and popular characters in the world of Disney. Bold, charismatic, and ruthless, Disney villains have delighted, amused, and frightened audiences for generations and continue to do so today. They remain memorable and one such reason is because of some wickedly delightful quotes.

Related: 10 Disney Princesses & One Quote That Perfectly Sums Up Their Personality

With the variety of villains, there is guaranteed to be a quote that matches their personality. Some villains have catchy, toe-tapping songs which include lyrics that could easily summarize the villain. Others would perhaps cringe at the thought of singing but nevertheless, they have a distinct quote that reflects them perfectly.

The Disney villain is typically calculating and clever, plotting a big scheme to achieve what their heart desires, whether it's to rule all or simply make something new for their wardrobe. To carry out their dastardly schemes, villains often have a sidekick on hand to carry out the dirty work.

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The sidekick almost never shows the same amount of intelligence as the Disney villain, but there are the odd moments when they show flashes of genius. It could be a case of observance that the villain overlooked, coming up with a meritable idea, or keeping up a lie for an extremely long time. Either way, these villainous sidekicks prove that being smarter than a Disney villain can be done.

The world of behind the scenes Star Wars conspiracy theories is up there with QAnon for being completely insane and almost impossible for outsiders to understand. To boil it down to the basics, a small but loud group of fans fervently believe that Lucasfilm is violently divided at all times. Their claims range from baseless rumors about Pedro Pascal being fired from The Mandalorian right up to everyone even tangentially involved with the franchise having knives out for Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.

But the latest rumor is a real head-scratcher even for those who follow this stuff. In an extremely circuitous article by ‘Wdw Pro’ on the Pirates and Princesses site, it’s being claimed that there is “immense pressure” from within the company to ditch the Luke Skywalker and Baby Yoda storyline from all future plans.

With Luke’s appearance in The Mandalorian setting the internet on fire, though,...

As of today, there are twelve official Disney Princesses — Mulan, Aurora, Snow White, Tiana, Ariel, Moana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Rapunzel, Pocahontas, and Merida Each of them is a phenomenal role model in her own unique way, breaking countless stereotypes about women and femininity since 1937.

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However, not all Princesses have the same origins, nor do they exhibit identical dreams, hopes, motives, or ambitions. They do the best they can in the world that is given to them, but some of them do quite a bit more than others. The list below describes ten Princesses, categorized by the weight of the legacy they have left behind.

The Enlightenment Era dramatically changed the world. It was a time period of great thinkers, new discoveries, and political upheaval, as revolutionary wars and revolutionary ideas overthrew the old feudal orders and ushered in the framework of the modern world. This is what makes the Enlightenment such an interesting time period to set films in.

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This is a period with a little bit of everything. Atheism and new forms of Christianity both blossomed. The scientific method was invented while alchemy flourished. Artists, explorers, doctors, and soldiers reinvented their respective fields. In other words, the Enlightenment is epic--but it is also deeply intimate. With all that in mind, here are ten fantastic dramas set during the Enlightenment:...

I can’t tell you I knew anything about the character known as She-Ra or her princesses of power. And, really, neither did “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” creator Noelle Stevenson at the outset. Stevenson admitted she was born too early to engage with the headdress-wearing, cape-rocking Greek goddess, who became successful in her own right after being spun-off from the popular hero known as He-Man in 1985.

But despite never engaging with the property in the moment, Stevenson says She-Ra was “baked into the zeitgeist.” So when she started working on her first show, the animated “Wander Over Yonder,” she found herself working with a group of “Masters of the Universe” fans, putting this character, whom Stevenson only knew by name, into her orbit. The place that it holds in our imaginations, even with people who didn’t grow up with it fascinated her, Stevenson told IndieWire. Upon...

The popularity of Dungeons and Dragons has led to its core alignment system being co-opted into many media types across the internet, from pop culture characters to friend groups. It only makes sense for the gals defined as Disney Princesses to receive the same treatment.

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These ten Disney Princesses are included in the official line-up, and their alignment is based on their actions in their initial movies, so direct-to-dvd sequels and television series, like Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, aren’t under consideration for this list. While there won’t be any evil alignments, there are still six alignments on the table for these leading ladies.

At some point in their life, everyone has watched a Disney movie. Disney has become a household name and their cartoons are typically considered family-friendly. Many adults grew up watching these movies as a child and have now shared these movies with their children.

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Of course, not all Disney cartoons are great for all children. Several of these movies, such as Brother Bear, Princess and the Frog, Aladdin, and The Jungle Book have multiple depictions of violence or several terrifying scenes. And while one will likely remember that Aladdin contains several haunting scenes in the Cave of Wonders, there are other movies that contain scary moments that are forgotten. Check out these 10 scary moments in otherwise family-friendly movies.

The Disney Princesses are largely remembered for the royal titles, castles, and love stories that the characters go through. However, it is important to keep in mind that these princesses are some of the bravest and most heroic characters in all of Disney history. In fact, nearly all of them defeated a very powerful antagonistic force and/or saved a lot of lives in their stories.

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It is time to see Disney Princesses for what they are: true heroines who played an active role in improving their lives and the lives of those around them. These aren’t just damsels in distress waiting for a love interest to do everything for them.

Given recent international events, a comedy about aid workers in a conflict zone would appear to be a tricky prospect. And yet if this first glimpse is anything to go by, Tim Robbins, Benicio del Toro, Olga Kurylenko and director Fernando León de Aranoa have nailed it with A Perfect Day. Check out the trailer and see if you agree.The film finds Robbins, del Toro and their team in the Balkans. The farcical plot involves the various hindrances they encounter while attempting to purify a water supply by removing a corpse from a well.The Spanish de Aranoa (Los Lunes Al Sol, Princesas) makes his English-language debut with the film, which he also wrote. It was shot in his home country and will be in theatres there on April 28. There are no other release dates for the rest of the world so far, but deals are currently being done...

Fernando León de Aranoa’s English-language debut pre-sells to multiple territories for WestEnd Films.

WestEnd Films has pre-sold multiple territories on A Perfect Day.

Fernando León de Aranoa’s English-language debut stars Benicio del Toro, Tim Robbins, Olga Kurylenko and Mélanie Thierry.

Rights have gone to France (TF1/Ugc), Germany (X- Verleih), Benelux (WildBunch), Switzerland (Praesens), Israel (United King), Middle East (Ecs), Greece (Spentzos), Malaysia (Suraya), South-Africa (M-Net) and Ex-Yugoslavia (Vti).

Further territories are still under negotiation, including Spanish distribution rights.

Following Princesas and Amador, A Perfect Day marks the third collaboration between Fernando León de Aranoa’s Reposado and Jaume Roures for Mediapro, who are producing the €7m film.

It follows four conflict zone aid workers who are involved in a race against time to save the water supply of a divided community.

WestEnd’s managing director Mata Amsellem commented: “Fernando’s endearing script had already been extremely well received by the marketplace prior to Cannes...

Known for his portraits of people and connection to their employment such as Princesas (or unemployment via Mondays in the Sun), Fernando Leon de Aranoa is perhaps moving into a terrain that was touched upon with Danis Tanovic’s No Man’s Land. Variety reports that the filmmaker has managed to package an international ensemble cast comprised of Melanie Thierry, Benicio del Toro, Tim Robbins, Olga Kurylenko and Fedja Stukan for his English language debut going by the commonly used title of A Perfect Day. Production begins this month in Granada, Spain with Mediapro and Leon de Aranoa’s Reposado Producciones producing. Javier Mendez and Patricia de Muns are exec-producing.

Gist: Based on Paula Farias’s novel titled “Dejarse Llover”, this is about a motley group of aid workers in a conflict zone have divergent takes on their profession and the state they’re in. Sophie (Thierry) still wants to help people,...

The 24th Guadalajara Film Festival Awards went to Gerardo Tort's Viaje Redondo (Round Trip) and Peruvian Claudia Llosa's La teta asustada (The Milk of Sorrow) in the Mexican and Latin American feature film sections, respectively. Voy a explotar (I'm Going to Explode) from Canana, directed by Gerardo Naranjo won for first work in the Latin American section, even though it was actually his second work. Naranjo's first work was Drama/Mex. Carlos Enderle's Cronicas Chilanga won for Mexican first work, Mexican screenplay, and best actor award going to Patricio Castillo. Other winners included La passion de Gabriel, Corazon del Tiempo for best director, and Retorno a Hansala also for best director. The special jury prize went to Aquele Querido Mes de Agosto (This Dear Month of August). At the Coproduction Meetings awards went to Sergio Teubal for his project El dedo and to Leandro Fabrizzi of Puerto Rico for Filiberto.

During the days of the festival, The red carpet was unfurled for the world debut of The Perfect Game by William Dear and producers David Salzberg and Christian Tureaud. Encounters with the media were held for the movies Corazón del tiempo, Niño Pez, La Última y nos Vamos, and Amor sin Fin.

Otra Película de Huevos y un Pollo by brothers Rodolfo and Gabriel Riva Palacios surprised many as the film chosen to inaugurate FLCG24.

Encounters with the media were held for the feature films Voy a Explotar, Camino which won six Goya prizes, including best movie, best director and best actress, and Rabioso Sol Rabioso Cielo.

The keynote speech Sunday March 22 under the aegis of IV Digital Space in Guadalajara will be a lecture by Peter Broderick, The New World of Distribution.

Broderick, President of Paradigm Consulting, is known as one of the leading experts in the development of creative strategies for digital distribution. His innovative viewpoints have contributed to both producers and filmmakers multiplying audiences and revenue and successfully taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital age.

The first day's activities included Gerardo Tort presenting his movie Viaje Redondo, director and scriptwriter Alicia Scherson and star Diego Noguera presenting the Chilean movie Turistas to the press, a competitor in the Ibero-American Feature-length Fiction category.

The Gala event featured Sólo Quiero Caminar, and afterward the Guadalajara Prize was awarded to Guadalajara's own actor, director and producer Gael Garcia Bernal. Special event Cinelandia began with Manu Chao presenting the films that have touched his life, including Los Olvidados by Luis Buñuel and Princesas by fellow Spaniard Fernando Leon de Aranoa. ...