Movies

Disney Under Fire For Putting Makeup On 'Aladdin' Cast To Make Their Skin Appear Darker

Disney executives have come under fire after they've been accused of “browning up” dozens of white actors for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Aladdin.The Sunday Times has reported the film has darkened the skin tone for background characters in the busy crowd scenes.DisneyIn response, the mass media company said it was forced to darken Caucasian skin, as the could not find enough South Asian actors for roles requiring skills that "could not be readily found in the Asian community, such as stunt men, dancers and camel handlers.""This is the most diverse cast ever assembled for a Disney

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21 Tattoos That Were Inspired By Classic Disney Movies

Kids have been growing up watching Disney movies for generations. I don't think there is a single person in North American who hasn't seen at least one of the films, and I think it is hard to find someone who didn't at least like one a little bit. Then there are those people who love their childhood movies implicitly. Just because you grow into adulthood, doesn't mean you have to leave everything from your past behind, and some adults have taken this idea to heart. People have been immortalizing their favorite movies and characters permanently in ink, tattooed into their

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The Real Story Behind 'Cool Runnings' Is Even Weirder Than The Movie

It's hard to explain why so many kids fell in love with Cool Runnings.Yes, it's a funny movie with a lot of heart, but it was also a sports comedy about bobsledding at the Winter Olympics. The story of four Jamaican athletes competing in the icy sport was just too outrageous to resist, and today the movie is a cult classic.But if you think you learned the real story of Jamaica's groundbreaking bobsled team from the movie, you'd be wrong.As one of the real team members from the 1988 Olympics, Dudley "Tal" Stokes, revealed on Reddit, the

Cartoons

Here's The Reason Why Your Favorite Disney Princesses Wear Blue

Growing up, almost every young girl's idol was a Disney princess. All memorable in their own right, the animated role models taught their viewers many lessons, such as the importance of being adventurous, kind, and true to oneself. DisneyFrom Alice to Belle to Elsa and Jasmine, each princess had a unique situation they had to overcome, and when they prevailed, it gave young girls the encouragement to conquer their worst fears, and have a happily ever after ending too. When we were younger, it was hard to pick a favorite, as each leading lady was one-of-a-kind with their own personality

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13 Movie "Villains" Who Were Right All Along

While they may be a lot scarier than the hero of the story, sometimes you just can't help rooting for the villain.They're cool, unique, and usually they have the best song. In some cases it's hard not to feel sorry for them. There are a few movies where the "bad guy" isn't so bad after all. Here are 13 movie villains who actually had the right idea.1. Captain Hook from Peter PanDisneyThe older you get, the more you just have to ask "what is wrong with Peter?" We get that he never grows up, but he must know

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10 Things That Prove You Don't Know As Much About 'FernGully' As You Thought You Did

FernGully: The Last Rainforest was a beloved animated movie that came out in theaters in 1992, and it was well ahead of its time in regards to the message it was sending to kids. Before environmental activism became what it is today, FernGully was already laying the groundwork for children to truly appreciate what the beauty and fragility of nature was truly about. It might not be as popular in mainstream pop culture as many other animated flicks, but still it is worth remembering because it could mean the survival of the natural world that we still have around us.

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8 Secrets From The Making Of Kim Possible That Will Blow Your Mind

Kim Possible was a great show. It was one of the first Disney cartoons that showcased a strong female lead who was known for whooping ass. The show ran from 2002 - 2007 and was among the favorites of a generation. But as good as the show was, there were some strange things going on behind the scenes that will leave you scratching your head. 1. The show finale was left open-ended on purpose. Yes, you read that right. The show's writers decided to leave the finale with an open ending because they weren't sure if it would be coming

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7 Disney Sequels You Never Knew Existed, But You'll Wish They Didn't

There is no faster way to ruin one of your favorite childhood movies than with a really bad sequel that didn't need to happen. While we may be seeing several theatrical sequels from franchises like Star Wars and Marvel, Disney's bread and butter used to rely on animated movies, typically surrounding one of their famous princesses. Rarely did we see a sequel from these leading ladies, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist. Many of these releases were direct-to-video animated movies, so there's a reason why you probably don't remember them. PlaybuzzThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideWhen it was released

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6 Movies That Caused A Lot Of Trouble When They Were Released

Movies are supposed to entertain you. They are also supposed to elicit an emotional reaction out of you, whether it be: happiness, sadness, fear, joy, anger, contempt or any number of others. That's the great thing about movies and television, you can essentially do whatever you want because you are just telling stories, that is unless you do something that gets the masses up in arms over what you have created. Some movies are hit the big screen to such controversy that they actually inspired protests. Some were even banned in certain countries because they were deemed to be far