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Disney's Hexed directors explain why the film became a mother-daughter story
Hexed follows a rebellious teen discovering a magical world and her family's secrets.
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· Jul 6, 2026
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Blasts Film Adaptation and Blocks “Star” Amandla Stenberg
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'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia
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· Jun 23, 2026
Toy Story Producer Reacts To Possibility Of Disney Doing A Live-Action Remake: ‘Please God, No!’
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· Jul 10, 2026
Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It
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Related coverage for "Disney's Hexed directors explain why the film became a mother-daughter story": People.com — Morgan Fairchild Recalls Meeting TV Son Matthew Perry for the First Time While Filming “Friends” (Exclusive). That Park Place — ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Blasts Film Adaptation and Blocks “Star” Amandla Stenberg. ABC7 New York — 'Moana' comes to life: Inside the making of Disney's film with Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia . Kotaku — Toy Story Producer Reacts To Possibility Of Disney Doing A Live-Action Remake: ‘Please God, No!’. The Hollywood Reporter — Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It. Hello Magazine — Exclusive: David Gandy's incredibly rare confession about raising 2 daughters: 'It’s the hardest thing you'll ever do'