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Why is Disney CEO Bob Iger Obsessed With ‘Zootopia?’

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If you’re a big Disney fan, you’ve probably noticed that the company is leaning pretty heavily into its intellectual property at the moment.

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They’re relying on big brands and franchises like Star Wars and Marvel to carry the Disney+ streaming service, and they’re bringing films like Moana, Frozen, and Guardians of the Galaxy prominently into the parks. And most of the time, we understand WHY they choose to feature the films that they do…but there’s one film that Disney CEO Bob Iger has mentioned frequently that we’re a little confused about.

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Is Breaking Even MORE Records at the Box Office!

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Fans have been waiting over a decade for the new movie, Avatar: The Way of Water to arrive. Now that it’s here, it’s been getting a lot of attention.

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This movie sequel has inspired all kinds of additions and changes throughout Disney parks and beyond — Joffrey’s released an Avatar-inspired iced-tea recipe, Satu’li Canteen had a whole menu overhaul, and there’s even talk about changes coming to its popular ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It turns out, all of the fanfare isn’t for nothing — this film has been breaking records at the box office lately!

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Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Falls Short of Opening Weekend Expectations

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Pixar’s Lightyear is going to infinity — and BEYOND!

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The movie is in theaters NOW, and you can get tickets right here. There is also a ton of fun merchandise available, like new Minnie ears, action figures, a collectible key, and more. But, is the movie drawing crowds? Well, if the box office numbers are any indication, results are mixed.

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11 Pieces of Disney Trivia for When You’re Just Feeling Nostalgic

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For those of us who can’t ALWAYS be in the parks at Disney World, we find the nostalgia WHEREVER we can get it!

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From binge-watching Disney+ to scouring new merch on shopDisney to recreating Disney recipes, there are LOADS of ways we can bring the Disney magic when we’re at home!

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7 Disney Movies That Flopped at the Box Office

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Just like its iconic rides and restaurants and Mickey-shaped snacks, Disney is well known for its classic movies! But just like how every Disney snack isn’t exactly a hit, not every Disney movie is a box office smash!

Encanto is so fun!

While Disney certainly has had its fair share of cinematic mega hits, some movies straight up FLOPPED. But that doesn’t mean they don’t still have their fans!

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Just Dethroned ‘Avatar’ at the Box Office

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Disney doesn’t really have a hard time dominating the box office.

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With properties like Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more, many of the most successful movies at the box office have been Disney movies. Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home has been doing incredibly well at the box office, and the movie just broke a major record that was previously held by another Disney property.

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Just How Much Has Disney+ Made With Premier Access Movies?

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Disney has been a titan of the film industry for decades and that certainly hasn’t changed in recent years.

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From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Walt Disney Studios films, there are a lot of movies coming from the Walt Disney Company. With the global health situation, Disney has made some changes to the way their films are released. For instance, you can now buy select newly released blockbusters through Premier Access on Disney+. But how much money has Disney actually made through this process?

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13 of Disney’s BIGGEST Movie Flops

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Failure is just another opportunity to learn.

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The Walt Disney Company is no stranger to failure, and sometimes it’s proven to be a good thing long-term. We’re going over some of Disney’s biggest movie flops and how they impacted Disney.

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NEWS: Scarlett Johansson is Suing Disney Over Marvel’s Black Widow

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Marvel’s Black Widow was released earlier this month after being repeatedly delayed due to the global pandemic.

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It was released in theaters and on Disney+ with premier access. But now, star of the film, Scarlett Johansson, is suing Disney over the way the movie was released in both theaters and on the streaming service simultaneously, claiming it was a breach of contract.

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Despite International Controversy, Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Opens at the Top of China’s Box Office

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This month finally marked the release of the newest Disney live-action remake.

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Mulan made history by skipping U.S. theaters and heading straight to Disney+ in a premium access model amidst the global health crisis. Now, the film has made its way to a theatrical release in China — and has done well despite a few obstacles.

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