DisneyExaminer

Taking a closer look at all things #Disney with the help of @jordiepoblete and friends.

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What a photo.

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Just saw Pixar’s upcoming new feature #Hoppers—in its entirety!! 3 months before release. Can’t talk about it yet, but just grateful to be here to see it. Grateful.

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#AvatarFireAndAsh is a popcorn movie. Don’t ask any questions. Just lean in. I was surprised at how I was tuned in for most of the 3-hour runtime, thanks in part to the visual spectacle every frame was. TLDR there’s still nothing like a Jim Cameron picture.

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#Elio has made the list of one of my favorite Pixar movies. Taking a Carl Sagan soundbite and crafting a story about belonging is a feat; all set against the most beautiful animation your eyes will see + Rob Simonsen’s score + newcomer Yonas Kibreab’s performance. It’s all aces.

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Minus a repetitive 3rd act, Disney’s live-action #LiloAndStitch made me smile/laugh/cry like I did as a kid 20+ years ago. No controversy in Sydney Agudong & Maia Kealoha as they really embody Nani and Lilo. Go on the Hawaiian roller coaster ride again. You won’t be disappointed.

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Contrary to what some have said, I don’t think that #Thunderbolts is a full return-to-form for Marvel Studios so much as it has elements of it, among them a great ensemble cast with great chemistry, funny script, head & heart, and some big teases(*). I’m happy it exists.

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RT @jordiepoblete: Was one of the lucky few to screen all 12 episodes of #Andor S2. Just want to echo the sentiment of most. It’s the most…

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@RobertDowneyJr

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The real Marvel Jesus, @RobertDowneyJr.

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Just saw 40 minutes of #DeadpoolAndWolverine and it’s everything you think you know about it: self-deprecating, R-rating every part of Disney/Marvel Studios with no restraint. It’s bringing the MCU into territory that either will be a welcome shift of not. I’m ready for more.

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Take a look inside the "Inside Out 2" Airbnb in Las Vegas, where fans can stay in Team Riley’s headquarters!

Photographed by Damien Maloney and Ryan Lowry. https://t.co/sfICoBRtjc

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JUST IN: Catherine Laga‘aia, a 17-year-old native from Sydney, Australia, has been cast as Moana for the live-action version of Disney’s MOANA. She joins Dwayne Johnson as Maui and other native Pacific Islanders cast in supporting roles. The movie hits theaters July 10, 2026

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S/o director Kelsey Mann and the hundreds at @Pixar who worked on it braving your own insecurities and emotions. Thank you.

Also, special shoutout to @ronniedelcarmen for whatever screenplay material he added to this. The tears fell again, Tito. #InsideOut2

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Robert Downey Jr. roasts Chris Hemsworth at the "Thor" star's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, using phrases the "Avengers" cast sent to him. https://t.co/3ZuokJmAEN

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The Ahsoka cast showed up for their @StarWars prom. Dave Filoni is their chaperone. #TheAcolyte

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AND SALUTE!! #TheAcolyte

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Less lethal sabers. #TheAcolyte

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Not sure why the @NBA championship Larry O’Brien Trophy was there??? #TheAcolyte

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And best dressed goes to… #TheAcolyte

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Was at #TheAcolyte premiere and saw the first 2 episodes. No spoilers here, but will say that it’s proof that you can cure franchise fatigue with genre-based storytelling. So far, it feels like a murder mystery mixed w/ mystical elements. And just like that, my fatigue is cured!

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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s our intimate interview with
@TheBeachBoys Mike Love and Al Jardine, along with legendary producer @LeDoctor chatting why they shot a music video at Walt Disney World and their upcoming documentary coming to Disney+ https://t.co/4ht5gtcCYV