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      Hayley Mills on the roles she was forced to turn down: 'A nymphet really didn't gel with the Disney image'

      The star of "The Parent Trap" and other Disney classics said leaving the studio was "a big step."

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      People

      Disney World to Cut Theme Park Hours Due to Lower-Than-Expected Attendance amid COVID-19 Pandemic

      The reduced hours were shared over the weekend on Disney World's website

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      People

      Rhode Island Mistakenly Issues Tax Refund Checks Signed by 'Walt Disney' and 'Mickey Mouse'

      The checks were supposed to have to the names of the state treasurer and state controller

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      Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy since 1987, answers age-old question once and for all: Is Goofy a dog?

      The Disney Legend looks back on his career as Goofy and shares stories of "A Goofy Movie."

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      The Wrap

      Walt Disney’s Grandson Sues Judge in Battle Over $200 Million Inheritance

      Walt Disney’s grandson, Bradford Lund, filed a civil rights lawsuit Thursday against a judge who Lund says violated his constitutional rights as part of a long-running legal battle over a $200 million inheritance.According to the lawsuit, Lund’s estranged family members “alleged that he was incapacitated and needed a guardianship and conservatorship” as their way of keeping him from receiving his half of the $400 million left to him and his sister. After a seven-year legal battle in Arizona led to a 10-day day trial, Lund says he was victorious “in all respects and was found to have capacity, resulting in a dismissal of that case.”Lund’s estranged family appealed but an appellate court affirmed the decision. Walt Disney’s grandson and his estranged family appeared to be close to a settlement last year but Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cowan did not approve the settlement agreement and instead, on Sept. 27, 2019, appointed a guardian over Lund.Also Read: Disney Stock Had a Tough Day -- and Then Bob Iger Stepped Down as CEOThis order was not appealable under California law.“The decision by Judge Cowan to appoint a (guardian) without a hearing,” the new lawsuit states, “and utterly ignoring constitutional requirements of due process of law is all too reminiscent of a perspective where facts do not matter but alternative facts do, where the constitution does not matter and where the rule of law is set aside and replaced by the rule of subjective, fact-free decision-making.”Lund believes his incompetence needs to be proven, not the other way around, and argues, “Judge Cowan reversed the burden of proof and required Mr. Lund to prove that he was not incompetent.”Also Read: Disney, Pixar Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Over Unicorn-Covered Van in 'Onward'The federal lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment saying Judge Cowan violated Lund’s constitutional rights.A clerk for Judge Cowan said “no comment” when contacted by TheWrap.Read original story Walt Disney’s Grandson Sues Judge in Battle Over $200 Million Inheritance At TheWrap

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      'Pinocchio' at 80: 5 things you never knew about the Walt Disney classic

      From the change that transformed the title character to the shocking early demise of Jiminy Cricket, here are little-known facts about the animated feature.

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      Everything we know about Disneyland's mysterious secret Club 33: 'It's just pure magic'

      Since Club 33 opened in 1967 — a few months after Walt Disney’s death in December 1966 — it’s been somewhat of a mystery. Now, a piece of it's going up for auction.

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      The secret Walt Disney Company Project premiering at D23 is [spoiler]

      The Walt Disney Company has officially revealed the top secret project they'll be announcing at D23 this weekend... and it's not what you expect.

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      Disney fires back at company selling Avengers and princess-themed bulletproof backpacks

      The Walt Disney Co. wants to shut down TuffyPacks from selling Disney-themed bulletproof backpacks.

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      Yahoo Movies

      'The Lion King' star Shahadi Wright Joseph talks Nala and Beyoncé: 'She inspires me everyday'

      The young star of "The Lion King" describes what she loves about her character and growing up to become Beyoncé.

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      The new 'Lion King': What are the biggest differences from the 1994 animated original?

      Even though the new "Lion King" preserves almost everything audiences love about the previous "Lion King," there are a few notable tweaks. Here are the biggest changes we spotted between the 1994 and 2019 versions.

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      Jon Favreau reveals how he channeled Walt Disney to remake 'The Lion King'

      Filmmaker explains influence of iconic studio boss on eye-popping photorealistic update of animated classic.

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      Yahoo News

      Disney heiress meets with theme park workers to hear about conditions

      As an heiress to the Disney fortune, anything Abigail Disney says about the brand beloved by millions worldwide garners attention. And she’s calling out the Walt Disney Co.

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      Rise of the Resistance: Here's when you'll be able to experience the new 'Star Wars': Galaxy's Edge ride

      Disney on Thursday revealed the opening dates of the Rise of the Resistance ride for the "Star Wars": Galaxy’s Edge section of Disneyland and the identical park opening Aug. 29 at Disney World.

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      2019 Midyear Report: The 15 best movies (so far)

      From "Spider-Man" to "Rocketman," here are Yahoo's top films at the midpoint of the year.

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      Elsa and Anna explore their past to save their present in an all-new 'Frozen 2' trailer

      The Disney favorite has released the trailer for its sequel, due in theaters on Nov. 22.

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      The Wrap

      Ron Miller, Former Disney CEO and Walt’s Son-in-Law, Dies at 85

      Ron Miller, who served as president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, died on Saturday at age 85 in Napa, California, the company confirmed.Miller, an Army veteran and star athlete at USC who played for the Los Angeles Rams, came to the company by way of his wife, Diane Disney, the daughter of company founder Walt Disney.He served as a producer on 1960s and ’70s films like “Son of Flubber,” “That Darn Cat!” “Pete’s Dragon” and “Escape to Witch Mountain” — and helped drive the innovative computer animation in the 1982 sci-fi thriller “Tron.”Also Read: Disney's Animated 'Hercules' to Flex as Stage Musical This SummerIn 1978, he was named president of Walt Disney Productions and then promoted to CEO in 1983. He led the creation of Walt Disney Home Video, Touchstone Pictures and The Disney Channel but was ousted the following year by the company’s board in favor of a triumvirate of leaders in Michael Eisner, Frank Wells and Jeffrey Katzenberg.Most recently, Miller served as president of the board of directors at The Walt Disney Family Museum and owner of Silverado Vineyards which he founded with Diane Disney Miller, who died in 2013.“Everyone at The Walt Disney Company is deeply saddened by the passing of Ron Miller,” current Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. “His life and legacy are inextricably linked with our Company and the Disney family because he was such a vital part of both, as our CEO and Walt’s son-in-law.“Few people had Ron’s understanding of our history, or a deeper appreciation and respect for our company, and he shared it generously with anyone who wanted to know more,” he said. “I was fortunate to have known him, and even luckier to have called him a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”Read original story Ron Miller, Former Disney CEO and Walt’s Son-in-Law, Dies at 85 At TheWrap

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      The Telegraph

      Disney’s ‘lost’ Oswald the Lucky Rabbit movie surfaces in Japan

      A short animated film that was created by Walt Disney in 1928 but feared lost has been discovered in Japan. 

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      WWD

      Disney Marks Mickey Mouse’s B-day With Sounds of Ka-ching, Ka-ching

      The company is parlaying the cartoon character into everything from clothing and sneakers to an art exhibition.

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      Wendy of 'Peter Pan' explains how Walt Disney upended studio tradition to make the classic film

      Actress Kathryn Beaumont shares behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of the animated feature.

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      Walt Disney explains origin of 'Lady and the Tramp,' with exclusive archival video

      In rare video footage, legendary filmmaker Walt Disney explains how "Lady and the Tramp" came about.

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      Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Suit Against Magazine Publisher

      Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson has been fighting a protracted legal battle in Australia, and on Thursday, the Aussie native won her defamation lawsuit against Bauer Media, which publishes magazines like Woman’s Day and Australian Women’s Weekly. A six-woman jury unanimously found eight articles published by Bauer defamed Wilson. In 2015, Bauer Media published articles claiming that the Bridesmaids actress lied about her age, the origins of her first name, and her upbringing in Sydney.

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      Why the 82-Year-Olds Who Voiced Bambi and Thumper Never Revealed They Were Part of 1942 Disney Classic

      You’d think it’d be a great party conversation starter. “By the way,” he would casually mention. “Ever seen Bambi? Of course you’ve seen Bambi. Everyone has seen Bambi. Well, I played him when I was 4.” Maybe throw in a “Biiiiiird“ for a good measure.

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      Kevin Polowy

      Hollywood's Record Holders for Most Oscar Wins

      We typically think Meryl Streep when it comes to Oscar records, with the master thespian having amassed an incredible 19 nominations. But when it comes to actual wins, Streep’s not in the record books. Instead you’ll find names both famous (Walt Disney, John Williams, Katharine Hepburn) and less familiar (art director Cedric Gibbons, soundman Gary Rydstrom). Here are all the folks who have been awarded the most statuettes (we’re only counting “competitive” Oscars and not honorary/memorial recognition)

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      Meriah Doty

      Disney Gives Us a Peek at Restored 1928 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Short 'The Hungry Hobos' (Exclusive)

      Walt Disney built an empire on the shoulders of Mickey Mouse, but only after he lost his earlier creation, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Following extensive digital restoration, it’s now available as part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection Snow White release (already out on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, with a Blu-ray to follow on Feb. 2).

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