How Pixar’s Soul Celebrates and Represents Black Culture

By Zach Johnson The themes in Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film Soul may be universal, but they are explored through the singular experiences of one man: Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx). Since Joe is the animation studio’s first Black lead, director Pete Docter, co-director Kemp Powers, and producer Dana Murray made it their mission …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson The holidays season is in already full swing, but you can get even more into the spirit with the brand-new ABC special The Disney Holiday Singalong, airing Monday night. Then, tune in to Freeform Wednesday to watch It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, starring your favorite Muppet friends. Later that night, …

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Black Beauty

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson Get into the holiday spirit when ABC airs the classic television special Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town on Friday. That same day, Disney+ will premiere Black Beauty and add Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day to its library. Also on Friday, FX will broadcast a “Day After …

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Season’s Streamings with Disney+ Holiday Content

By the D23 Team We’ve arrived—by one-horse open sleigh, natch—at our second holiday season with the fabulous fun and frolic that is Disney+, the streaming service that has gifted the world with The Mandalorian; the incredible filmed version of Broadway’s Hamilton; High School Musical: The Musical: The Series; and so, so much more. And to …

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The Films of Ron & John on Disney+

The Films of Ron & John on Disney+

By Courtney Potter On November 25, 1992, audiences first met a smart, scrappy street rat; a headstrong yet kind princess; and a Genie with a hilariously kinetic energy that could probably be seen from space. Take those characters, mix in some ultra-memorable songs from the likes of Disney Legends Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Sir …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson There’s a lot to be thankful for this week… starting with the season finale of Dancing with the Stars, airing Monday on ABC. The Hulu film Happiest Season will arrive Wednesday, just in time for Thanksgiving. And on the actual holiday, ABC will broadcast The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration, …

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