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Why Andreas Deja Spent Years Making His Hand-Drawn Film Mushka

Why Andreas Deja Spent Years Making His Hand-Drawn Film Mushka

Discover why Andreas Deja, the legendary Disney animator behind Scar and Jafar, spent nearly a decade crafting his independent passion project, 'Mushka'.

How The Little Mermaid Almost Looked Completely Different

How The Little Mermaid Almost Looked Completely Different

From a blonde Ariel to a totally different sea witch, discover the surprising original concepts for Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' that were scrapped.

The Thanksgiving Box Office Strategy Studios Keep Returning To

The Thanksgiving Box Office Strategy Studios Keep Returning To

Studios have long used a specific playbook for Thanksgiving movie releases, targeting families and adults with a proven box office strategy.

What Across the Spider-Verse’s Early Storyboards Reveal About Its Original Ending

What Across the Spider-Verse’s Early Storyboards Reveal About Its Original Ending

Official art books for Sony's 'Spider-Verse' films reveal the alternate scenes, character designs, and endings that were left on the cutting room floor.

Why Release-Date Strategy Matters So Much for Fall Movies in 2026

Why Release-Date Strategy Matters So Much for Fall Movies in 2026

As studios recover from the streaming wars, the Fall 2026 movie slate shows why the calendar itself has become the ultimate competitive advantage.

Why Thanksgiving Weekend Remains a High-Stakes Battleground for Fall Movies

Why Thanksgiving Weekend Remains a High-Stakes Battleground for Fall Movies

A look at why movie studios strategically target the long Thanksgiving weekend for their biggest releases, from family blockbusters to awards contenders.

Disney’s Florida Project Became the Foundation for Walt Disney World

Disney’s Florida Project Became the Foundation for Walt Disney World

In the mid-20th century, Walt Disney Productions embarked on an ambitious project that would eventually become Walt Disney World. This endeavor was...

Roads, an Airport and Bay Lake Helped Put Orlando on Disney's Map

Roads, an Airport and Bay Lake Helped Put Orlando on Disney's Map

Walt Disney, a pioneer in animation and entertainment, was not content to rest on the laurels of Disneyland's immense success. Even as his first th...

How Major Studios Are Spreading Their Key Releases Across Fall and Holiday 2026

How Major Studios Are Spreading Their Key Releases Across Fall and Holiday 2026

Discover the high-stakes strategy behind Hollywood's fall movie schedule, from September genre films to December's Oscar contenders and blockbusters.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Overtakes ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ as Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time at Domestic Box Office

All hail Peter Parker. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has notched a heroic box office milestone, overtaking 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as the highest-grossing domestic release of all time. “The Force Awakens” had spent more than a decade as the biggest movie ever at the North American box office with $936 million. It has […]

How Hollywood’s Major Studios Are Approaching the 2026 Fall Movie Season

How Hollywood’s Major Studios Are Approaching the 2026 Fall Movie Season

Hollywood's top studios are taking different paths this fall. Here's a look at the unique strategies of Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., and more.

‘Practical Magic 2’ Casts a Spell Over U.K., Ireland Box Office as Oasis Doc Rocks No. 2

‘Practical Magic 2’ Casts a Spell Over U.K., Ireland Box Office as Oasis Doc Rocks No. 2

Warner Bros.’ “Practical Magic 2” cast a winning spell over the U.K. and Ireland box office, dethroning “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” after a six-week reign to claim the top spot with an opening weekend of £2.7 million ($3.7 million). Disney followed closely in second position with the cinema rollout of “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in […]