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“Onward” Remains At The Top Of The Box Office, But Cinemas Are Taking A Hit Due To Coronavirus Concerns

March 15, 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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The box office is seeing a substantial decline in ticket sales due to the global concerns of COVID-19. Less people leaving their homes, combined with theater chains limiting their individual theater capacity, resulted in ticket sales reaching their lowest levels in 20 years. This weekend in North America alone, ticket sales accounted for just $55 … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The First Official Trailer For Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”

March 12, 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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Meet Joel Gardner. Joel is a middle-school band teacher who finally gets his big break until a mishap sends Joel to The Great Before. Joel must convince a fellow Soul to help him get back by explaining why life is so worth living. Disney*Pixar’s “Soul” opens in theaters on June 19th. Joe Gardner is a … Read more

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 7 Is Now Available

March 11, 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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In this episode: What We think of the rumors of Marvel buying over DC Comics. Tom Holland address those Back To The Future rumors. Leia frozen in carobonyte? We give our thoughts on the latest Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode. Listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Michael … Read more

VIDEO: See How The Legendary Story Of “Mulan” Inspired The Film In This New Featurette

March 11, 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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Disney has released a brand new featurette for “Mulan”. Learn how the filmmakers took inspiration from the legendary Chinese ballad and the classic Disney animated tale to bring the story of “Mulan” to life in the real world. “Mulan” opens in theaters on March 27th. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Finds Its Peter and Wendy For Their Live-Action “Peter Pan” Movie

March 11, 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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Disney has found a pair of young actors to portray two of the lead characters for the upcoming film “Peter Pan and Wendy”. Alexander Molony has been cast as Peter Pan and Ever Anderson has been cast as Wendy. The film will be a live action remake of the Disney animated classic “Peter Pan” and … Read more

Disney Shuts Down The Production Of “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” In Prague Over Coronavirus Fears

March 10, 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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Disney and Marvel are shutting down the production of “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” due to growing concerns over the Coronavirus outbreak in Prague. Recently, the government of Prague closed down schools and restricted travels to help prevent the spread of the disease in the city. The cast and crew of “The Falcon and … Read more

PHOTOS: Check Out Three New Posters For Disney’s “Jungle Cruise”

March 10, 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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After the debut of the official trailer for “Jungle Cruise”, Disney released a brand-new poster for “Jungle Cruise” that was reminiscent of the classic “Indiana Jones” posters of old. Dwayne Johnson also helped put a spin on his own version of a “Jungle Cruise” poster that he seemed to like very much. Not to be … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The Official Trailer For Disney’s “Jungle Cruise”

March 10, 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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Disney has released the official action-packed trailer for “Jungle Cruise”! Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” opens in theaters on July 24th. Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission. Also … Read more

VIDEO: Watch The First Official Clip From Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan”

March 9, 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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In this first clip from “Mulan”, Hua Mulan (Yifei Liu) has a scuffle with her fellow soldiers and meets Commander Tung (Donnie Yen) for the first time. “Mulan” opens in theaters on March 27th. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend … Read more

VIDEO: Marvel Studios Releases Final Trailer For “Black Widow”

March 9, 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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“At some point we all have to choose between what the world wants you to be and who you are.” Watch the exciting final trailer for “Black Widow”! “Black Widow” opens in theaters on May 1st. Source: Marvel Entertainment

VIDEO: Meet The Stars Lending Their Voices To The Characters In “Onward”

March 8, 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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In “Onward”, there are some very familiar faces that lend their voices to the Lightfoot family. Chris Pratt voices the big burly brother Barley, Tom Holland voices younger brother Ian and Julia Louis-Dreyfus voices the mom of the elf family, Laurel. “Onward” opened in theaters on March 6th. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney … Read more

“Onward” Uses Its Magic To Win At The Box Office, But Has One Of The Worst Opening Weekends For Pixar

March 8, 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.

“Onward” came in first place at the box office bringing in $40 million. Overseas, the film brought in an additional $28 million, bringing its worldwide box office total to $68 million. Although “Onward” finished #1 at the box office, the movie also opened with one of the lowest openings ever for a Pixar animated film. … Read more

REVIEW: “Onward” Has Its Moments, But It Is Far From Pixar’s Best

March 6, 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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I love when Pixar opts for the more risky option of doing something new, as opposed to taking the easy road and just delivering a sequel with a built-in audience that will generate some nice big box office bucks. Pixar, for the most part, is always at its best when it provides original stories and … Read more

VIDEO: Enjoy This Special Look at “Mulan”, Featuring The New Song “Loyal Brave True” by Christina Aguilera

March 6, 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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Disney has released a new Special Look at the upcoming movie “Mulan”, featuring a new song made especially for the movie called “Loyal Brave True” and sung by Christina Aguilera. “Mulan”opens in theaters on March 27th. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army … Read more

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 6 Is Now Available

March 3, 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 this episode: Steven Spielberg drops out of Indiana Jones 5. Will we ever see an Indy 5? More lightsaber action for Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Avengers: Endgame is Kevin Smith’s Bible. We review the latest episode of Clone Wars. We discuss the new Red Son animated movie. Listener email. And much, much more! … Read more

“The Call Of The Wild” Is Looking To Go Down As A Loss At The Box Office For Disney

March 2, 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.

Things are not looking good at the box office for poor old Buck. This weekend, “The Call Of The Wild” came in third place and made $13 million at the box office. Overseas, the film made an additional $11 million. In total, “The Call Of The Wild” has grossed $79 million for its worldwide box … Read more

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