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Angelina Jolie Set to Voice ‘Stella’ in Disney’s Upcoming ‘The One and Only Ivan’

Angelina Jolie has signed on to voice the role of Stella in The One and Only Ivan, Disney’s upcoming adaptation of the Newbery Medal-winning book that was written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. Jolie is already in the producer role for this project along with Allison Shearmur, who was one of the Angelina Jolie Set to Voice ‘Stella’ in Disney’s Upcoming ‘The One and Only Ivan’

Disney Files Lawsuit Against Unlicensed ‘Star Wars’, ‘Frozen’, and Marvel Event Characters

Nick Sarelli has decided not to back down from a legal battle with Disney over his company’s use of some beloved franchise characters. Sarelli, who owns Characters for Hire, LLC, is under fire from the media giant due to the use of characters like Darth Vader, Iron Man, and Frozen’s Elsa at parties and events. In Disney Files Lawsuit Against Unlicensed ‘Star Wars’, ‘Frozen’, and Marvel Event Characters

Layoffs Begin at Disney-ABC Television Group

As expected, layoffs began today at the Disney-ABC Television Group, affecting employees at ABC Entertainment, ABC Studios, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, and Freeform. Affected employees were notified this morning and although a 10% cut in employees was expected, according to Variety, the layoffs will be significantly lower. The cost-cutting measure also shouldn’t have Layoffs Begin at Disney-ABC Television Group

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Reveals Music Lineup for Their Annual Disney Night

It has now become an annual tradition for ABC’s hit program Dancing With the Stars to have a Disney Night, where the professional dancers and their celebrity partners dance to classic Disney songs. This year promises music from The Muppets Movie, Moana, and even the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie! The special Disney Night on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Reveals Music Lineup for Their Annual Disney Night

Disney Removes Harvey Weinstein as Producer of Upcoming ‘Artemis Fowl’ Film

Hollywood continues their shunning of Harvey Weinstein as more and more women, including high-profile actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, and Ashley Judd, have come forward to accuse the disgraced mogul of sexual harassment and assault. Weinstein was set to produce Disney’s upcoming Artemis Fowl; a film based on the popular book series that Disney Removes Harvey Weinstein as Producer of Upcoming ‘Artemis Fowl’ Film

Walt Disney Animation Cancels ‘Gigantic’

Gigantic, Walt Disney Animation’s update to the Jack and the Beanstalk story, has been shelved indefinitely due to creative difficulties. The film, featuring Jack encountering a female giant, was to have been directed by Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) and Nathan Greno (Tangled), with music by Frozen‘s Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The studio had scheduled Walt Disney Animation Cancels ‘Gigantic’

Female-Focused ‘Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny’ Comic Will Debut in 2018

Lucasfilm and IDW Publishing are giving Star Wars fans of all ages a chance to connect with the franchise’s iconic heroines in comic book form. Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny will be a weekly five-issue comic event beginning early next year. The books will highlight stories of female Star Wars characters spanning the course Female-Focused ‘Star Wars Adventures: Forces of Destiny’ Comic Will Debut in 2018