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The Prequels Turn Twenty-Five–Star Wars’ Sleeper Hit

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

The Phantom Menace turns 25 this year, but how did the public perception of the prequels take a massive about-face in the last decade?…

May 4, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

The Story Behind Bluey’s Most Hated Character: Muffin

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

It's Muffin! Why arguably the most-hated character on Bluey plays such a valuable role. …

April 5, 2024

‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Just like 'Coco' and 'Up,' the latest film from the acclaimed animation studio mixes laughs and tears.…

May 8, 2020

Illustration of a penguin from Club Penguin and its puffle

Your Favorite Childhood Game, Club Penguin, Is Making a Comeback

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Say goodbye to any spare time you had left because Club Penguin Rewritten is the perfect recreation of your favorite childhood game.…

April 21, 2020

In an article highlighting the strengths of animated films, it may be time for the Academy Awards to change their guidelines.

There Needs To Be More Categories for Animated Films at the Oscars

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There's countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?…

April 3, 2020

Here’s Why Disney’s Remake of ‘Mulan’ Will Be Different

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Disney’s controversial upcoming remake seeks a different audience than the family-favorite animated movie that so many grew up with.…

March 26, 2020

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

Illustration of Mickey Mouse by Natasha McDonald on article about Disney World

How to Plan a Trip to Disney

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Yes, you need to download the app.…

January 13, 2020

illustration by Simon Wang for cover of Brendan Bell's Article on Star Wars being mishandled by Disney

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

A Broken Saga: Recapping the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Was all of this worth the hype?…

December 31, 2019

Disney Plus new streaming tv show Encore!

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

image from The Mandalorian tv show on Disney Plus

‘The Mandalorian’ Isn’t Just for Fans of the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The new Disney Plus show can stand on its own, even without the connection to the expansive sci-fi franchise.…

December 8, 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

Lady and the Tramp illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Caleb Dukes' article

The Live-Action ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Is Beautiful

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The film jettisons the problematic elements of the original, and the more realistic animation has the spirit many felt 'The Lion King' lacked.…

December 5, 2019

‘Lizzie McGuire’ Is Back: Is It Truly What Dreams Are Made Of?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With Disney+ allowing users everywhere to relive their childhood, this classic series serves as a digital time capsule.…

December 2, 2019

Acquisition illustration by Amanda Morgan for Madison Feser's article

Who’s Got The Power? A Look At America’s ‘Corporate Royal Family’

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Society once yielded to the wealth and influence of families like the Rockefellers, Kochs, Du Ponts and Vanderbilts, but the American aristocracy of yesterday are mere glittery relics compared to the powerhouse companies of today.…

November 24, 2019

‘Frozen 2’ Will Finally Teach Us the Origin of Elsa’s Powers

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The brand-new trailer takes us into an enchanted forest!…

October 5, 2019

‘Kenobi’ Is Finally Happening, and It’s a TV Series

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

'Star Wars' fans rejoice. It's time to see what happens to the Jedi master between the creation of Darth Vader and the beginning of 'A New Hope.'…

September 25, 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

‘Frozen 2’ Has the Chance to Finally Get Elsa Right

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The animated Disney film might have been a mega-hit, but hopefully the sequel can focus more on Elsa's development.…

August 21, 2019

The Box Office Success of ‘The Lion King’ Is a Problem

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Disney’s latest remake is raking in hundreds of millions of dollars, but does it pose a threat to the animation industry?…

August 16, 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

‘Toy Story 4’ Was a Calculated Risk by Pixar

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Was a fourth installment of the beloved 'Toy Story' franchise really necessary?…

July 7, 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

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

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Attention, Hulu and Netflix subscribers!…

April 2, 2019

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