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‘Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art’ Makes its Debut at Epcot

American Indian history and culture come to life in a brand new art exhibition that debuted July 27 at the American Heritage Gallery at Epcot. ‘Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art‘ inside The American Adventure pavilion displays the work of contemporary Native artists alongside artifacts from centuries past, demonstrating how ancestral craftsmanship ‘Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art’ Makes its Debut at Epcot

Walt Disney Studios Producing ‘Sadé’ a Live-Action African Princess Film

According to Deadline, the Walt Disney Studios is developing Sadé, the story of an African Princess who must fight off a “mysterious evil force” using her recently learned “magical warrior powers.” Sadé is joined by the prince during her quest to save the kingdom, and during their journey, she learns “what makes her special.” The Walt Disney Studios Producing ‘Sadé’ a Live-Action African Princess Film

Attorney Who Helped Disney Purchase the Walt Disney World Property Passes Away at 91

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Thomas DeWolf passed away at the age of 91 on June 27. DeWolf was hired by the Walt Disney Company in the 1960s to form five fake corporations to purchase the land that is now considered Walt Disney World property. This tactic saved the Walt Disney Company a massive amount of Attorney Who Helped Disney Purchase the Walt Disney World Property Passes Away at 91

Pixar Shorts Film Festival Expands to the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland Park

The Pixar Shorts Film Festival that is being held as part of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort has expanded across to Disneyland Park! In addition to three shorts being presented at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Disney California Adventure, three different shorts are now being screened at the Tomorrowland Theater. All six are being Pixar Shorts Film Festival Expands to the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland Park

Disney and 21st Century Fox Stockholders Approve Acquisition

Today, on July 27, The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox announced that their stockholders have approved of Disney’s acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox. The two companies set a special meeting today in Manhattan, which reportedly only lasted 12 minutes. The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox cost the company $71.3-billion in Disney and 21st Century Fox Stockholders Approve Acquisition

Justin Theroux to Star as Tramp in Upcoming ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Live-Action Adaptation

According to Collider, Justin Theroux has been cast as the voice of Tramp in the upcoming live-action adaptation of the 1955 animated classic Lady and the Tramp. The live action version of Lady and the Tramp will be directed by Charlie Bean, who also directed The Lego Ninjago Movie, in which Theroux had a role Justin Theroux to Star as Tramp in Upcoming ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Live-Action Adaptation

Union Members Approve New Contract with the Disneyland Resort

After months of negotiations and protests, Disneyland Resort workers represented by several different unions, part of the Master Services Council, have approved a new three-year contract. The deal affects 9,700 Cast Members in attractions, retail, custodial, main entrance, costuming, bakery/confection, resort transportation and park, and the onsite distribution center. Cast Members voted Thursday inside the Union Members Approve New Contract with the Disneyland Resort