Disability advocates blast Alec Baldwin's casting inBlind

The Runderman Family Foundation called it ‘treating disability as a costume.’ We no longer find it acceptable for white actors to portray black characters. Disability as a costume needs to also become universally unacceptable. Credit: Vertical Entertainment Baldwin plays Bill Oakland, a man who lost his sight and wife in a car crash. A love affair forms from their blossoming relationship and Suzanne must choose between Bill or her husband....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Amber Hart

Discovery of WitchesTV adaptation addsDoctor Who, Sherlockalums

Valarie Pettiford and Tanya Moodie have also joined the cast A Discovery of Witcheshas rounded out its coven. Thrilled to be working again with Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner, said Kingston in a statement. They brought me intoDoctor Whoand introduced me to Cardiff!!! Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images And I am back again… A home from home, with a terrific cast and crew! It was only a matter of time before I was asked to play a vampire....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Cynthia Shaffer

Disney reverses course, rehires James Gunn as director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

James Gunnhas been reinstated by Walt Disney Studios as the director ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, EW has confirmed. The filmmaker will go into production on the movie after completing work onSuicide Squad 2. Joe Maher/FilmMagic Gunn directed the first twoGuardiansfilms as well as co-writing 2014sGuardians of the Galaxyand writing 2017sGuardian of the Galaxy Vol. Friday on Twitter, Gunn expressed his gratitude to fans. I am always learning and will continue to work at being the best human being I can be....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Juan Burke

Disney World and other Orlando theme parks to close for Hurricane Irma

Florida theme parks are taking no chances when it comes to Hurricane Irma. Walt Disney World Resort and several other theme parks have decided to temporarily close in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Disney World in Orlando will close its doors early on Saturday and it will remain closed through Monday. The company releaseddetails of all closuresand entertainment adjustments on its website. Resort hotels will remain open. We hope to resume normal operations on Tuesday, Sept....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Heather Cabrera

Disney's 'Prom': The House of Mouse aims for a heartfelt teen story

Could the home of the ultra-peppyHigh School Musicalfranchise tell a heartfelt high school story without an R-rating? They had certain obvious obstacles: no sex, no drugs, no booze. The guiding principle was: Were not saying those things dont happen. Credit: Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Were just telling a different part of the story, says Nussbaum. They didnt want it to be the high school you dreamed of going to....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jesse Mitchell

Disney's Hollywood Studios announces Jingle Bell Jingle Bam holiday show

Orlando park’s ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ The show will close with a special message from Santa Claus. During the holidays, a giant Christmas tree will greet guests near the parks main entrance. Credit: Disney Visitors can also meet Santa Claus at the Once Upon a Time shop along Sunset Boulevard. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!runs nightly from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31, 2016. For more information, visit Walt Disney Worlds holidaywebsite....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Jake Obrien

Disney's new short film before Moana goes inside the human body

Paul is just like you, probably. Hes got a job, but maybe doesnt get everything he wants out of it. Hes pragmatic and sensible, but maybe wishes he wasnt so. EW: This short was inspired by old anatomy textbooks. Why were you reading them? Just a nostalgia stumble? It was fascinating to me and became one of my most enduring memories from my childhood. What did your initial pitch look like compared to the finished film?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Oscar Robinson

Disney's Recess celebrates 15th anniversary

But according to the animated series creators Paul Germain (Rugrats) and Joe Ansolabehere (Hey Arnold! ), it was the inspiration for their hit animated series. We were big fans of those 70s sitcoms, andTaxiwas a show we really loved, says Ansolabehere. Credit: Walt Disney Co./Everett Collection If you think about it, it is similar. How do you navigate it? explains Ansolabehere about the shows central premise. PRNewsFoto/Walt Disney Pictures Adds Germain, The answer is, with the help from your friends....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Amanda Zuniga

Disney'sThe Lion Kingroars again in EW's exclusive photos

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 28 words · Michael Fox

Disobedience: Rachel McAdams in talks to star opposite Rachel Weisz in romantic drama

Rachel McAdamsis in talks to joinRachel Weiszin the upcoming filmDisobedience, EW has confirmed. Disobedienceis an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman. The relationship upsets the conservative Orthodox Jewish community. Credit: D Dipasupil/WireImage; Walter McBride/FilmMagic The film will be directed by Sebastian Lelio and co-written by Lelio and Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Production is expected to start in the first quarter of 2017. Varietyfirst reported the news of McAdams involvement inDisobedience....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Colleen Ramos

Diversity study: Movies still overwhelmingly white, male, and straight

The 2015 edition shows that diversity on screen is almost exactly the same as it was in 2007. (In 2007, that number was 29.9 percent, and its stayed almost exactly the same since.) As for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender characters? Credit: Warner Bros; Lucasfilm; The Weinstein Company Thats slightly better than last year, when there were only 19 characters. And although the study found zero transgender characters in 2014, this year, they found one....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Melanie Pineda DDS

DJ Khaled's dream team doesn't fulfill its potential onGrateful: EW review

Like last yearsMajor Key,Gratefuldoes have its moments. And Wild Thoughts, Khaleds Santana-sampling team-up with Rihanna, has the summery swagger to dominate the airwaves. (It debuted at No. Credit: ROC NATION 4 on the Hot 100 this week.) Alicia Keys beautifully duets with a sample of gospel singer Pastor T.L. Barrett on Nobody, while Nicki Minaj brings flashy attitude to I Cant Lie. (Yes, I am iconic, bitch, she raps in one memorable line....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Donna Mckee

DNCE announce self-titled debut album

DNCE worked in superstar producer Max Martins studio in Los Angeles while completing the album. I think theres this beach vibe to the album and overall good vibes, good feelings. Its not too emotional or heavy,Jonas teased in an interview with EWlast month. There are songs like that here and there but the core of it is pretty loose. The bands latest single Toothbrush made a splash over the summerwith a viral videofeaturing supermodel Ashley Graham....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Melinda Moore