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the real life to the storybook, princesses are an enduring source of disruption and discourse. Capricorn cartoon daddy Walt Disney ushered in the OG era of animated princesses with the release of “Snow White” in 1937, followed by “Cinderella” in 1950 and “Sleeping Beauty” in 1959 — so many female protagonists, so many deeply unrealistic relationship expectations. You win some, you lose some, folks.

Bob Geldof has revealed that there are plans to release a new Live Aid IMAX film.Geldof, a former member of The Boomtown Rats turned activist, and ex-Ultravox co-lead singer Midge Ure, organised the concert held on July 13, 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Live Aid was attended by about 72,000 people at London’s Wembley Stadium, and, simultaneously more than 89,000 people at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, US. An estimated 1.9billion people from across 130 countries watched the TV broadcast.A 20th anniversary event called Live 8 was held in 2005 at venues in G8 countries and South Africa.Speaking at this week’s EnergaCamerimage cinematography film festival, Geldof reflected on his career and the concert before revealing that an IMAX film about Live Aid could be on the way to cinemas soon.

After poor theatrical showings throughout 2023, and Marvel Studios and the MCU teetering for the first time after “The Marvels,” many look to Disney in anticipation of what the studio will do to right the ship. And maybe the first glimpse of an antidote is here.

Former CBBC star Bethan Wright has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Sean Haven. Bethan, 27, shot to fame in 2014 as Chloe in the popular CBBC series Dixi, before leaving the show in 2016, after which she joined the cast of the short-lived Disney musical drama The Lodge.

Speaking out about the loss of a baby can be a painful experience. So when Coleen Rooney candidly revealed for the first time in her new autobiography that she suffered a miscarriage before welcoming her eldest child, Kai, she was met with empathy. She described the ordeal as a “horrible experience” that left her and husband Wayne “heartbroken”.

The Good Dinosaur. We then move through time to roughly the 10th century where we find Merida, the princess trying to save herself (and her mum), and be Brave by showing she doesn’t need to marry a suitor – fair given her age, 16.

Binky Felstead has shared how she'll be celebrating this Christmas, the first since welcoming her third child, son Wilder. The former Made in Chelsea star, 33, kicked of the festive season in style as she and her family attended Disney's Christmas launch, in their flagship Oxford Street store.

soarin’, flyin’.Former Disney star Zac Efron revealed in a new interview that his “The Iron Claw” co-star poked fun at him by belting out a “High School Musical” song on set. “I sung [some of ‘Breaking Free’] to Zac when I was playing my music scene. That was definitely a life experience that I’ll never forget,” Stanley Simons told People during a live Q&A event.

Reviews weren’t strong (62% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and neither was audience reaction. “The Marvels” is only the third MCU release to receive a “B” CinemaScore from moviegoers, following “Eternals” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania.”“The Marvels,” which added $63.3 million in overseas ticket sales, may go down as a turning point in the MCU. Over the years, the franchise has collected $33 billion globally — a point Disney noted in reporting its grosses Sunday.But with movie screens and streaming platforms increasingly crowded with superhero films and series, some analysts have detected a new fatigue setting in for audiences.

Disney’s Pixar has unveiled a new trailer for Inside Out 2 this week (November 10) and Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke will star in the new film as “anxiety”.The new film comes more than a decade after the original Inside Out was released in 2015. That film was set inside the mind of a young girl named Riley and explored her emotions including Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger as her world changed around her.In the latest film, Riley is now a teenager and experiences a new emotion – Anxiety – which is voiced by Hawke.In the teaser trailer, viewers see what a significant effect Anxiety has on Riley in a short time as signified by the sound of an emergency alarm and a wrecking ball coming into view.“I’m Anxiety,” Hawke says to the other emotions in Riley’s head.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s latest contestants are reportedly already in a feud as one rumoured contestant ended up calling their future campmate a "coward" in unearthed social media posts. The dramatic scenes have been unfolding before the hugely-popular ITV show has even returned to screens, and many fans have been speculating that the apparent "feud" could still be bubbling away.

Disney On Ice returns to venues all over North America to dazzle audiences of all ages.That includes dozens of shows at Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena, Atlantic City, NJ’s Boardwalk Hall and Albany, NY’s MVP Arena this winter.Better yet, the Mouse company is putting on five shows this year — “Magic In The Stars,” “Find Your Hero,” “Frozen & Encanto,” “Into The Magic” and “Mickey’s Search Party.”Not sure which show makes the most sense for your busy holiday schedule?Thankfully, you can check out a complete calendar of all 800+ Disney On Ice shows that just might be skating to an arena near you soon.And if you’re still curious about what each show entails, we’ve got you covered there, too.Below, you’ll find a quick description of each of the five ‘Disney On Ice’ shows you can catch these next few months.Time to hit the road — um, ice.At this show, a host of “Frozen 2” characters like lsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff will whip the rink into a frenzy.Feeling brave?It might be time to “find your inner hero” at a show that features courageous characters from “Moana,” “Tangled,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”In this twofer, fans of the wintry “Frozen” and summery “Encanto” will be treated to an icy musical show featuring Elsa and Olaf as well as Mirabel and Luisa.This enchanted show features a hodgepodge of old and new favorites ready to delight audiences of all ages.

The Bear has officially been renewed for a third season at FX.Yesterday (November 6), FX took to social media to announce the renewal, confirming that a third season is in the works. At the time of publishing, a targetted release date has yet to be announced, partially due to the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike.Who wants another round? FX’s The Bear is returning for a third season.

Janette Manrara shared a video of former Strictly Come Dancing professional Aljaz Skorjanec catching up on some sleep as they cuddled up with daughter Lyra on her Instagram Story. The family of three appeared to be having a very cosy Sunday afternoon as the It Takes Two host watched Behind The Attraction on Disney Plus. Janette, who is a big fan of Disney, noted she was already planning a trip to the theme park with her daughter.

Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, has previously shared the inspiration behind his and Kourtney Kardashian's reported baby name. Unlike the usual mystery and suspense around the Kardashian-Jenners, Travis has kept no secrets when he's previously spoken about the name of their son.

Coleen Rooney has opened up on her secret miscarriage heartache and why she decided to stick by Wayne through his cheating scandals. As well as opening up about her infamous 'Wagatha Christie' trial against fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy in her brand new Disney+ documentary , Coleen Rooney has revealed details about how her first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at ten weeks.

Kourtney Kardashian has confessed she's "triggered" by her sister Khloe's ex, Tristan Thompson, who she described as "horrible". Khloe and Tristan, who have two children together, had a rocky relationship which ended when the basketball star fathered a child with his personal trainer.

This Morning star Rochelle Humes has landed a huge Disney role, as she described it as a “dream come true.” The Hit List host shared the exciting news on Instagram, confirming she's bagged a part in the upcoming film, Wish. Wish has been created by the makers of Frozen and is set to be released later this month, with 34 year old Rochelle starring alongside stars such as Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine and Alan Tudyk.Taking to Instagram, Rochelle told her followers: “It is a dream come true to join the voice cast of Wish.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes – check it out above.Directed by Wes Ball (Maze Runner), the film serves as the sequel to 2017’s War For The Planet Of The Apes and is the fourth instalment in the reboot franchise overall.In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, set several generations after Caesar’s reign where apes are now the dominant species on Earth, his son Cornelius (Owen Teague) is forced to contend with a new tyrannical ape leader who threatens to seize control.A synopsis reads: “As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.”Alongside Owen Teague, other cast members include Freya Allan (The Witcher), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key), Peter Macon (Shameless) and William H. Macy (Fargo).The film’s screenplay is written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver and Patrick Aison, with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping serving as executive producers.Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is released in cinemas on May 24, 2024.As reported by Deadline’s Justin Kroll in June last year, Disney is apparently planning a “new trilogy of films” after being “very high” on the first film’s script.Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle, Planet Of The Apes was first adapted for the screen in 1968.

ad-supported tier had reached 15 million active users per month, a year after the streaming giant launched the cheaper plan to revive subscriber growth and revenue following a slowdown.The company had five million monthly ad-tier users in May and has been hiking prices on its ad-free options in an effort to nudge more subscribers to the other tier, where commercials help bring in more revenue per user.Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain, and France last month, after its third-quarter subscriber additions of 9 million shattered Wall Street expectations of 6 million.After resisting commercials for years, Netflix had a change of heart in April 2022 after it lost subscribers in the first quarter of the year.A month after Netflix’s ad-plan launch last year, rival Disney+ also rolled out its ad version in an attempt to push its streaming business into profitability.Streaming services such as HBO Max, Paramount+ and Peacock also offer ad-supported versions of their services, emulating the business model that has long supported the television business.Amazon’s Prime Video will next year join its streaming rivals in rolling out ads and introducing a higher-priced ad-free tier.Netflix said during its third-quarter results that the adoption of its ads plan, which costs $6.99 per month in the US, continued to grow with membership up almost 70% sequentially.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song made the most of Halloween as they took their two children out for some trick-or-treating in LA's Toluca Lake neighbourhood. Actress Brenda Song, 35, who played London Tipton in the popular Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, dressed as a witch as she wore a black dress featuring lace sleeves, a cross necklace, and a black witch's hat. Completing her spooky ensemble, she opted for a smokey eye look, dark purple lipstick and some matching nail varnish.

Culprits kicks off where most stories end, after a high-stakes heist.The Disney+ show follows a crew of elite criminals who go their separate ways after their mission – that is until the gang find themselves being killed off one by one.The eight-part series picks up with one member of the crew, Joe (played by Misfits star Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) who has since relocated to the States.Three years after the heist he’s living with his two kids and fiancé Jules, who has no idea about Joe’s previous life or UK identity. Canadian actor Kevin Vidal plays Jules and says it’s life imitating art between him and his character.

Rebekah Vardy has given fans a speek at her boot that she's wearing on her foo after a riding accident, which is strikingly similar to the one worn by Colleen Rooney during the recent Wagatha trial. The 41 year old WAG is believed to have broken her left heel after being thrown off her horse. She shared a mirror selfie on Instagram showing her right leg strapped up and standing on crutches in her home gym.

Rachel Zegler is making her Disney debut. She stars as “Snow White” in the latest adaptation of the Disney classic, with the company releasing the first look of the film.

The world-famous pop culture power couple, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, who once embodied the American dream, have taken us on a whirlwind journey filled with love, fame, heartbreak, and reconciliation. Their story began during their younger years on Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, where they, alongside other future megastars like Ryan Gosling and Christina Aguilera, first showcased their talents. Justin and Britney's undeniable talent was apparent even in their early days.

after it had been criticized by “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage.“Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there,” the actor said during an interview on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast. “It makes no sense to me.

And the theatrical calendar shake-ups continue as the SAG-AFTRA guild strike fails to resolve itself. The biggest shift announced today? It’s something that’s not directly about the standoff between SAF and the AMPTP, actually: Searchlight has pulled “Magazine Dreams” from its December 8 release date as its star, Jonathan Majors, faces his domestic violence trial date on November 29.   READ MORE: ‘Magazine Dreams’ Review: Jonathan Majors Shoulders The Weight In This Incel, Bodybuilding Drama [Sundance] It’s telling that Searchlight has pulled “Magazine Dreams” from its calendar entirely, not resetting it for another date.

Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France when it reported results last week.Disney said in August it would raise by 27% the price of the ad-free tier of the Disney+ service to $13.99 and hike by 20% the no-ad version of Hulu.

“The Tonight Show” to promote his brand new film “Priscilla,” Elordi, 26, was asked by host Jimmy Fallon if he had been a fan of the King of Rock and Roll growing up. “The most I knew of Elvis was in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ … Which is a lot,” the “Euphoria” hunk laughed. Presley and his music make several appearances in the animated movie.

Coleen Rooney 'wanted to come across as powerful' but 'lacked confidence’ at the premiere of The Real Wagatha Story, a body language expert said. The 37 year old WAG was joined at the screening by husband and ex England football star Wayne - who also 'looked nervous’, according to analysis carried out by Darren Stanton.The body language guru added that while Coleen tried to mask her lack of confidence with smiles - her fidgeting with her wedding ring gave away her true feelings. The mum of four said she was braced for an emotional night as she attended the screening of Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story at the Everyman cinema in Liverpool on Wednesday night with husband Wayne and eldest son Kai, 13.