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PHOTOS: Life-Size and Life-Like “Baby Yoda” Coming From SideShow Collectibles

January 30, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Without a doubt, this is the closest to a real Baby Yoda that you will ever get. SideShow Collectibles has just introduced a life-size figure of the breakout star from “The Mandalorian”. This version of “The Child” measures at 16.5″ and comes with a shifter knob and podium. “The Child” is now available for pre-order … Read more

PIXAR Is Being Sued Over The Van Used In The Film “Onward”

January 29, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Artist Sweet Cecily Daniher has filed a lawsuit against Disney, Pixar and “Onward” producer Kori Rae over the unlawful use of a van mural that she created. The van can be seen in the upcoming Disney*Pixar film “Onward” and has already been displayed in marketing and trailers for the film. Daniher created her mural (below) … Read more

VIDEO: Harrison Ford Talks About Buck In This New Featurette For “The Call Of The Wild”

January 27, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Harrison Ford talks about what makes Buck so special in this new featurette for “The Call Of The Wild”. “The Call Of The Wild” opens in theaters on February 21st. Adapted from the beloved literary classic, “The Call Of The Wild” vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful … Read more

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” Series For Disney+ Is Put On Hold

January 23, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Rumors have been circulating in the last few days that the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series was in trouble. Some were saying that the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series even faced the potential of cancellation for the series altogether. It now seems that there was some truth to these rumors, as it is being reported that Lucasfilm president Kathleen … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Slips To Fifth Place At The Box Office; Crosses $1 Billion Mark

January 20, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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In its first weekend at the box office, “Bad Boys For Life” easily beat the competition and became a record-breaking debut for the franchise, bringing in $59 million. Robert Downey Jr.’s star power from the MCU did not carry over into his new film “Dolittle,” which came in second and made $22.5 million. And rounding … Read more

Taika Waititi In Talks To Direct A “Star Wars” Film

January 18, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney and Lucasfilm are looking at Taika Waititi (“Thor: Raganarok”) to direct a future Star Wars film. Not much is known about what project Waititi could be involved with, but it could be part of the the Star Wars movie that Kevin Feige is developing for Disney and Lucasfilm. Waititi … Read more

PHOTOS: George Lucas Finally Meets “Baby Yoda”

January 17, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Just how popular is Baby Yoda? The little guy recently received a visit from a very special guest! Jon Favreau posted a curious image on his Twitter account of George Lucas meeting with Baby Yoda on what appears to be the set of “The Mandalorian”. pic.twitter.com/y121exIBtZ — Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) January 17, 2020 Could George … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The First Trailer For “Stargirl”; Begins Streaming On Disney+ March 13

January 15, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

Stargirl

“Stargirl” from Disney+ is a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story based on the critically-acclaimed, New York Times’ best-selling young adult novel about an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves… and their world. “Stargirl” premieres March 13 on Disney+. Source: Walt … Read more

VIDEO: New Trailer For “Black Widow” Introduces The Taskmaster

January 14, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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This new trailer for “Black Widow” shows a new world of Widows, new enemies, and the mysterious and deadly Taskmaster! “Black Widow” opens in theaters on May 1. Source: Marvel Entertainment

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Knocked Out Of First Place At The Box Office; “Avengers: Endgame” Finds Hidden Money

January 13, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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There was a war at the box office this weekend. In the end, The World War I drama “1917” knocked “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” from the top spot at the box office to claim the #1 spot. After four weeks of release, “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” made $15 million domestically this … Read more

2020 Oscar Nominations and the Shocking Omission of “Frozen 2”

January 13, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this morning, and although Disney had a banner year at the box office, it did not carry over into Oscar nominations. What will come to a surprise for most is that “Frozen 2” did not make the list of nominees for Best Animated Feature. There was … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The First Trailer For “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made”; Coming To Disney+ On February 7th

January 7, 2020

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Joe Hogarty

Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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“Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made,” based on the best-selling book of the same name, follows the hilarious exploits of our quirky, deadpan hero, Timmy Failure, who, along with his 1,500-pound polar bear partner Total, operates Total Failure Inc., a Portland detective agency. “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” begins streaming Feb. 7 on Disney+. An elementary … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Remains Top At The Box Office; “Frozen 2” Becomes The Highest Grossing Animated Film Of All Time

January 5, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” was #1 at the box office for a third weekend in a row. This weekend, “The Rise Of Skywalker” made $33.7 million domestically and $51 million internationally. So far, “The Rise Of Skywalker” has made $450 million domestically and $469 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total at the box … Read more

Disney Had A Stellar Year At The Box Office Making $11.1 Billion Worldwide

January 3, 2020

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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2019 was a great year for Disney at the box office. Disney made a record breaking $11.11 billion at the worldwide box office, which consisted of $3.76 billion from North America and $7.35 billion internationally. If you take into consideration the revenue made from 20th Century Fox films, that would add an additional $2.04 billion … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Rules The Weekend Box Office

December 29, 2019

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” retained its top spot at the box office for a second weekend in a row. The last chapter in the Star Wars Saga made $72 million, with an additional $93 million overseas, bringing its worldwide weekend total to $165 million. So far, “The Rise Of Skywalker” has made $362 … Read more

REVIEW: “Spies In Disguise”; The Emperor’s New Pigeon

December 29, 2019

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Joe moved from New York to Florida back in 1997. He currently resides in St. Petersburg and visits the parks frequently. His first visit to the Magic Kingdom was when he was 8 years old back in 1974. Joe originally originally started as a photographer for WDWNT and is now the host of WDWNT: Nerd Alert, our movie reviewer and reports the news for WDWNT. You can contact Joe through email at Joe@wdwnt.com.

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Good news! Fox is Disney now! Bad news: Fox still isn’t Disney. But lately, neither is Disney. In regards to Disney, it just seems there has been a decline in quality when it comes to their animated films. This is especially true when you compare recent films to classics such as “Snow White,” and even … Read more

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