Disneyland abandoned plans for Disney Villains land, report says

Walt Disney Imagineering drew up plans a decade ago for a Disney Villains themed land at Disney California Adventure with a ...

How Disney’s Villains Land Is Getting Reimagined Under Josh D’Amaro | Exclusive

Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, is taking a fresh set of eyes to Villains Land, a new land at Magic Kingdom.
Broadway.com

Don Darryl Rivera Is Still Flying High as Iago in Aladdin on Broadway

When you find a job you love, you don't let it go. Especially for Don Darryl Rivera, who originated the role of Iago in ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Jafar Panahi Talks Iran Protests, Possible Return to Prison: “I’ll Come Out With a New Script”

At two THR-hosted panels at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, international Oscar contenders discussed repression in Iran, war in Gaza and the personal risks behind their most urgent films ...
Los Angeles Times

How Jafar Panahi assembled a team of dissident artists to make his risky new film

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In Jafar Panahi’s acclaimed thriller “It Was Just an Accident,” it’s a distinct sound that alerts Vahid (Vahid ...
Travel + Leisure

Disney Parks Are Getting a Major Refresh in 2026—Here’s What’s New at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

With 2025 almost in the rearview mirror, now is a better time than ever to start planning your 2026 Disney Parks vacation. And at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, new and returning attractions ...
The Nation

Jafar Panahi Will Not Be Stopped

Imprisoned and censored by his home country of Iran, the legendary director discusses his furtive filmmaking. Jafar Panahi at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. It’s just after 1 am in ...
Vulture

Jafar Panahi Sentenced to a Year in Prison by Iranian Government

More than seven months after acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his latest film, It Was Just an Accident, and one day after Panahi’s U.S. tour ...
SFGate

This unlikely Disneyland travel hack has been around for 70 years

But for Southern California locals and tourists alike, there is another way. It’s possible to get from Los Angeles to Disneyland for just $1.75 per person, or $3.50 round-trip — if you’ve got the time ...
TV Guide

Where to Watch the 7 Best Disney Channel Original Halloween Movies

Get ready to relive your childhood Halloween nights with the best Disney Channel Original Movies streaming on Disney+ this season Tyler Schoeber Oct. 31, 2025 at 9:07 a.m. PT Disclaimer: When you ...
Cinema Blend

Disneyland Fans Are Freaking Out Over Certain Characters Reportedly Leaving The Park, But I Think Everybody Needs To Calm Down

Look, I’m not saying that if theme park fans don’t have something to complain about, they’ll invent something to be upset about, but…ok, actually I might be saying that. At least that appears to be ...
ABC7

This is Halloween! Scary movies, special episodes and Disney fun for Spooky Season

LOS ANGELES -- Halloween season is here and there are all sorts of spooktacular new shows and movies to get you in the "spirit." In a new episode of On The Red Carpet, we're celebrating scary good ...