The Disney animated film “Strange World” has faced disappointing box office results and is projected to incur a substantial loss of approximately $147 million. Notably, this movie features the first openly LGBTQ+ teenage character in Disney history, who openly discusses their same-sex crush within the storyline. Film critic and author Christian Toto has weighed in… Continue reading
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Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Box Office Loss Adds to Streaming Woes
Upon his return as Disney’s “boomerang CEO,” Bob Iger faces a growing list of challenges, with one of the most pressing being the performance of the company’s animated family-friendly features and its implications for Disney’s streaming strategy. Disney Animation’s latest offering, “Strange World,” made its debut over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but its reception… Continue reading
Could ‘Wish’ Encounter a ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Dilemma?
Disney Animation is facing a challenging decision as they prepare to select a song from their upcoming feature film “Wish” for submission in consideration of the Oscars. The Oscars’ submission deadline is set for November 1, which falls several weeks ahead of the film’s scheduled release date of November 22. This situation presents a potential… Continue reading
The Unusual Story Behind The Good Dinosaur, Pixar’s Major Box Office Disappointment
From the early days of Gertie the Dinosaur, dinosaurs and animation have been intertwined in film history. Animation’s boundless potential makes it the ideal medium for bringing these prehistoric creatures to life. The history of dinosaurs in animation encompasses a range of projects, from classics like “Fantasia” to “We’re Back! A Dinosaur Story” and “The… Continue reading
Why Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Became Its First Box Office Flop
In recent years, Pixar has faced challenges, not in terms of the quality of its films but rather from a business perspective. Under Disney’s Bob Chapek leadership, Pixar’s movies have been relegated to content for Disney+, causing their specialness to fade away. While films like “Soul,” “Turning Red,” and “Luca” have been critically acclaimed, the… Continue reading