Dr. Phillips Center presents Disney movie nights during Frontyard Festival
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Dr. Phillips Center presents Disney movie nights during Frontyard Festival

Starting Dec. 13 through May 2021, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting Disney Movie nights almost every Sunday evening in Orlando as part of the Frontyard Festival, sponsored by Walt Disney World resort and supported by Experience Kissimmee.

Movie Review: True football fantasy ‘Safety’ is new Disney classic
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Movie Review: True football fantasy ‘Safety’ is new Disney classic

Hollywood has mined a rich vein of football movies over the years, from “Heaven Can Wait” (1978) and “Rudy” (1993) to modern classics like “Remember the Titans” (2000) and “The Blind Side” (2009). The latest addition to this collection of sporting celluloid is “Safety,” a Walt Disney Motion Pictures release and a true contender for…

Cast of Disney’s ‘Safety’ discuss chosen family, chemistry on set of new film
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Cast of Disney’s ‘Safety’ discuss chosen family, chemistry on set of new film

Disney movies have produced a wealth of talent in recent years, introducing us to the likes of Kristen Stewart, Brie Larson and Demi Lovato in their younger days before they went on to became major stars. Now we can get ready for four new names that are all featured in the forthcoming release on Disney+,…

The history of Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano: Q&A with voice actress Ashley Eckstein
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The history of Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano: Q&A with voice actress Ashley Eckstein

Just recently, Ahsoka Tano made her first live-action appearance on television in “The Mandalorian” on Disney+, and fans of the animated Star Wars shows were ecstatic! But Star Wars Weekends fans know that wasn’t actually her first live-action appearance. We discuss her appearances and speak with the one who originated the role, Ashley Eckstein.

Movie Review: Wishes do come true in ‘Godmothered’
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Movie Review: Wishes do come true in ‘Godmothered’

A perfect mix of a holiday flick with a hint of Disney magic, “Godmothered” is a great choice to watch while setting up the Christmas tree. The best way to describe this movie is “Enchanted” meets “Elf;” not only can it be a great movie to watch for the holidays, but really any time someone…

Laid-off Disney cast members rally around upcoming documentary
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Laid-off Disney cast members rally around upcoming documentary

The show must go on! Walt Disney World cast members from currently-shuttered shows including “Festival of the Lion King,” Beauty and the Beast – Live On Stage,” and “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” are showing their support for the upcoming 12th Angel Productions’ feature-length documentary about one of their own, titled “Billy Flanigan: The Happiest Man on…

Academy Museum welcomes ‘Jaws’ star Bruce, the shark
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Academy Museum welcomes ‘Jaws’ star Bruce, the shark

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has a new resident. “Bruce,” one of the most iconic objects from the museum’s permanent collection—and the only surviving full-scale shark model from the 1975 Oscar-winning film “Jaws”—has been suspended 30 feet above the museum’s third floor where it will be on view, free to the…

Movie Review: ‘The Croods 2: A New Age’ is a prehistorically good time

Movie Review: ‘The Croods 2: A New Age’ is a prehistorically good time

“The Croods 2: A New Age” will hit theaters on Nov. 25. Starting off in the very beginning, this sequel delves into what happened with Guy’s (Ryan Reynolds) parents. As stated in the first “Croods” movie back in 2013, Guy’s parents were engulfed by tar. During their final moments, they tell Guy to search for…