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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1922, Gene Evans, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1943, Tom Holland, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1987, Shigeaki Kato, Japanese singer was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2001, Herman Brood, Dutch musician and painter (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Disney’s Best Live-Action Fantasy Franchise Started In Theaters 23 Years Ago, & We’re Still Waiting for the Reboot
Disney used to solely be known for its animated projects, but the company is now equally successful with its live-action outings, including its best fantasy franchise yet. Throughout the 2010s and 2020s, Disney has found massive success with sci-fi franchises like the MCU, Star Wars, and Avatar, all of which the company acquired after they []
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Disney’s Coolest New Animated Series Confirms Season 2 Return With First Look
Courtesy of Disney Branded Television Disney’s coolest new animated series has confirmed that a new season is now in the works for a launch next year, so it’s the perfect time to catch up. It’s been a notable year for Disney Television Animation as fans have seen a few new animated series making their respective debuts over the last few []
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor
Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary, so that’s where we’re ...
That Park Place
· Jun 23, 2026
Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story
Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is generating plenty of debate among box office watchers, but not for the reason the studio would likely prefer. With less than a month before release, tracking estimates for the film are all over the map. One independent tracker is forecasting an opening weekend as low as 50 million, while [] The post Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story appeared first on That Park Place.
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 11, 2026
‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening
Disney's live-action reimagining of its 2016 animated feature faces a stormy path and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'
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Related coverage for "Disney’s Best Live-Action Fantasy Franchise Started In Theaters 23 Years Ago, & We’re Still Waiting for the Reboot": ComicBook.com — Disney’s Coolest New Animated Series Confirms Season 2 Return With First Look. ArcaMax — Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor. That Park Place — Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story. The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening