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What ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Says About ‘Star Wars’ and Disney’s Takeover

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The film encapsulates the wrong turns taken by the series since the House of Mouse took over the franchise.…

February 17, 2020

How to Plan a Trip to Disney

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Yes, you need to download the app.…

January 13, 2020

Seven Year Later, Disney Is Still Mishandling the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

Brendan Bell, Towson University

After spending $4 billion to purchase the iconic media franchise, the giant entertainment conglomerate has little to show for it.…

January 2, 2020

Disney Plus’s ‘Encore!’ Is Giving Former Theater Kids Another Chance at Their Starring Roles

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The new Disney Plus series reunites old classmates and gives them another chance to shine on stage.…

December 27, 2019

Before the MCU: What Marvel Fans Should Watch on Disney+

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

The streaming service allows fans to revisit the origins of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…

December 5, 2019

Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Finds a Way to Surpass the Original

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

With original songs, new themes, important lessons and clever jokes, this film is a must-see for all ages.…

November 28, 2019

A Comprehensive Guide to New Streaming Service Disney Plus

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

For anyone who subscribed to the service and is thinking, 'What now?'…

November 13, 2019

4 Problems With Disney’s Live Action Remakes

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

These films just don’t have the same appeal in live action.…

September 8, 2019

Can Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Survive Without Disney?

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

With great intellectual property comes great responsibility.…

September 6, 2019

A Breakdown of Disney’s Recent ‘Star Wars’ News

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

The evil empire of entertainment strikes back after failing to resurrect its troublesome franchise.…

September 6, 2019

Disney Dominates the Screen, and in the Process, Warps Our Childhood

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Even without Spider-Man, Disney’s on track to own the world.…

September 3, 2019

Does Disney+ Have What It Takes to Save Clint Barton?

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Probably not. It’ll take a lot to clean up Joss Whedon’s mess.…

August 27, 2019

A Look at All the Upcoming Marvel Shows Coming to Disney+

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Marvel and Disney+ have teamed up to further explore some of the underrepresented aspects of the MCU.…

August 7, 2019

4 YouTubers to Subscribe to For All Things Disney

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

It's the part of the internet where dreams come true.…

July 26, 2019

Ex-Disney Stars Aly & AJ Show Maturity in Their Recently Released Music

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

They’re leaving their Disney personas far behind.…

July 22, 2019

Disney’s “Gravity Falls” Transcends the Label of Children’s Show

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

It's like an animated 'Twin Peaks,' but without the sexual tension.…

July 14, 2019

How ‘Solo 2’ Could Help Disney Learn from their Mistakes

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Fans are clamoring for the further adventures of the beloved, scruffy-looking nerf herder.…

June 10, 2019

Why I Won’t Be Seeing Disney’s New ‘Aladdin’

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

So much for a whole new world.…

June 5, 2019

How the Disney-Fox Merger Will Affect Your Favorite Streamed Shows

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Attention, Hulu and Netflix subscribers!…

April 2, 2019

Disneyland: Fun for the Whole (Wealthy) Family

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

To reduce crowding, the theme park has again raised its prices, but the tactic is ineffectual and making the park exclusive.…

January 18, 2019

Which Early-Aughts Disney Titles Should Netflix Add?

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

If I could stream 'Kim Possible' I'd never leave the house again.…

January 10, 2019

The 5 Most-Anticipated Disney Movies Coming Out in 2019

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Do you wanna see a moviieee? Come on, let’s go and waaattcchh!…

December 18, 2018

Will Disney’s ‘Wreck it Ralph 2’ Rip Off ‘The Emoji Movie’?

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Maybe 'Wreck it Ralph' isn't as original as we thought.…

October 31, 2018

Princess Tiana Looks Whiter Nowadays, but Disney’s Taking Steps to Rectify That

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Disney’s only black princess looked very different in the new 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' trailer.…

September 26, 2018

Zendaya Has Become a Role Model for How to Transition from Disney

Study Breaks Staff

She's avoiding negative publicity one Oscar nomination at a time.…

August 18, 2018

Disney Princesses Love Slumber Parties Too

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

We have receipts.…

August 14, 2018

Disney Just Cast a Straight White Man As Its First Openly Gay Character

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Disney executives have apparently been collectively living under a rock.…

August 14, 2018

Adult Swim Needs to Do a Disney to Dan Harmon

Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

When pedophilia scandal arose around James Gunn, Disney fired him. Now that a similar incident is facing Harmon, Adult Swim is balking.…

August 1, 2018

4 Disney Films That Could Have Just as Easily Been Horror Movies Instead

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

'Pinocchio' in particular is one seriously problematic story.…

July 31, 2018

Disney’s #DREAMBIGPRINCESS Aims to Put More Women Behind the Camera

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

You can't be what you can't see on on the credits reel.…

July 11, 2018