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He’s not throwing away his shot at a PG-13 rating. With “Hamilton” coming to Disney+ on July 3, die-hard fans are concerned that the Pulitzer-winning musical will have to be censored for kids. Fortunately, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 40, assures the public that he’s making only one family-friendly modification to his magnum opus — dropping a …
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You don’t have to “wait for it” — the film version of hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is airing over a year ahead of schedule. It will stream on Disney+ starting July 3, moved up from its original fall 2021 release date. Disney CEO Bob Iger and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on “Good Morning America” …
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We could all use some of the force right now. “Star Wars” has released a heartstring-tugging new video montage celebrating the franchise’s holiday — with a not-so-subtle message in light of the coronavirus pandemic that might just restore your faith in the galaxy. “Star Wars” Day began as an unofficial fan meme, occurring annually on …
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“Mary Poppins” wouldn’t have been the same without the iconic umbrella used by Mary (Julie Andrews) in the 1964 movie. You’ll see that umbrella, and much more, in “Prop Culture,” an eight-part Disney+ docuseries hosted by producer/film historian/prop collector Dan Lanigan. In the series, premiering Friday, Lanigan goes behind the scenes of acclaimed Disney films …
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We’ve only had a brief glimpse of “The Mandalorian”‘s face, but we’ll soon be privy to a bunch of his secrets. Disney+ on Thursday released a trailer for its “Mandalorian”-themed edition of the “Disney Gallery” docuseries. The eight-episode, behind-the-scenes look at the “Star Wars” spinoff series will premiere on the streaming service on Monday, May 4. …
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A new “Star Wars” series is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources. The series hails from Leslye Headland, the co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Russian Doll.” Details of the exact plot of the series are being kept under wraps, but sources say it will …
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May the Baby Yoda memes be with you. If you can’t get enough of the adorable green creature, now you don’t have to wait until Season 2 of “The Mandalorian.” On May 4 (a k a May the Fourth Be With You Day), Disney+ will launch an eight-episode docuseries about the making of the breakout hit show …
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It’s a good day to live in the Sherwood forest. Disney has announced that it is in early production for a live-action remake of the 1973 movie-musical version of ‘Robin Hood,’ which is to be released on Disney+. Based on the classic film, the story focuses on Robin Hood, portrayed as a fox, as he …
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Disney has made its biggest move yet amid movie theater closures due to the coronavirus pandemic: It’s sending a major film straight to Disney+. “Artemis Fowl,” based on the popular teen crime novels by Eoin Colfer, was due to open in theaters worldwide on May 29, but the likelihood of chains such as AMC and …
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More than three years after quitting her acting career for love, former “Suits” star Meghan Markle is back in the showbiz saddle again. A new trailer dropped by Disneynature on Thursday confirms that the 38-year-old, who married Britain’s Prince Harry in May 2018, will narrate the upcoming documentary “Elephant,” due to livestream on Disney+ beginning …
He’s not throwing away his shot at a PG-13 rating. With “Hamilton” coming to Disney+ on July 3, die-hard fans are concerned that the Pulitzer-winning musical will have to be censored for kids. Fortunately, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, 40, assures the public that he’s making only one family-friendly modification to his magnum opus — dropping a …
