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Why Uncle Si Would’ve Been the Perfect Disney Villain

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June 22, 2026

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Would DUCK DYNASTY'S Uncle Si Robertson make a good Disney villain? His friends seem to think so. The number one children's movie...

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Variety

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film

Dwayne Johnson can finally rejoice. At the premiere of Disney’s live-action “Moana,” the star said that, growing up, he didn’t see himself represented in the media. “‘Indiana Jones’ inspired me. When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ but that guy didn’t look like me.” []

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· Jul 10, 2026

Steve Nease cartoon, July 10, 2026

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· Jul 2, 2026

Cartoon: Hoo-Hah Inspectors

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

J. Jonah Jameson Officially Won’t Return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Exclusive)

There are few (if any) castings more perfect than J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson. First appearing in 2002’s Spider-Man, the actor brilliantly brought the Daily Bugle editor in chief to life, instantly becoming one of the most memorable supporting characters in Sam Raimi’s trilogy. Simmons was such an ideal fit in the role that []

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· Jul 2, 2026

Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know

If you've never seen a Minion, they can be hard to describe. They're childlike, chaotic, and – well – agents of chaos. They’re also hilarious.First introduced in the 2010 film Despicable Me, these yellow, gibberish-speaking creatures quickly became some of the most beloved characters in animation, thanks to their slapstick antics, boundless energy, and unique ability to turn even the simplest task into mayhem.And now, they have a new movie, Minions Monsters (PG), starring Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, and director Pierre Coffin as the voice of the Minions.Here are three things parents should know:

People.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Morgan Fairchild Recalls Meeting TV Son Matthew Perry for the First Time While Filming “Friends” (Exclusive)

“He came bounding over to me like this big puppy dog that he is,” said the actress, who played Nora, the mom of Perry’s Chandler Bing

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Related coverage for "Why Uncle Si Would’ve Been the Perfect Disney Villain": Variety — ‘Moana’ Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film. Toronto Sun — Steve Nease cartoon, July 10, 2026. Colorado Times Recorder — Cartoon: Hoo-Hah Inspectors. ComicBook.com — J. Jonah Jameson Officially Won’t Return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Exclusive). Christian Headlines — Is ‘Minions & Monsters’ Family-Friendly? 3 Things Parents Should Know. People.com — Morgan Fairchild Recalls Meeting TV Son Matthew Perry for the First Time While Filming “Friends” (Exclusive)