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The 10 Best Christmas Movie Villains, Ranked

By Larry Fried 7 months ago

What is a Christmas movie without a classic villain? With that question in mind, let's dive into some of the best Christmas villains in cinema history.

Totoro and his buddy, Kiki and Jiji, Ponyo, the wolves from Princess Mononoke, Howl and Calcifer from his moving castle, Porco Rosso's pig, The Baron from Cat Returns, and God Machine from Castle In The Sky

All 24 Studio Ghibli Movies Ranked

By Margaret David 7 months ago

With almost 40 years of cranking out quality films and counting, Studio Ghibli is a true anime mainstay. But which of its 24 films stands out as the best?

Moana wields her oar in defiance while a monster lurks behind her in Moana 2

Moana 2 Broke An Astonishing Box Office Record Set By The Super Mario Bros. Movie

By Rafael Motamayor 7 months ago

The Super Mario Bros. Movie set a new box office record last year that's already been shattered by Moana 2's massive Thanksgiving debut.

The New Scooby-Doo Movies: Guess Who's Knott Coming to Dinner?, Velma and Daphne in bed

James Gunn Wasn't The First Person To Root For Lesbian Velma

By Michael Boyle 7 months ago

James Gunn originally wrote Velma as a lesbian in the 2002 Scooby-Doo movie, and he wasn't the first person to see her that way.

Moana clutching Pua the pig and swinging through the air, followed by Maui, on the IMAX poster for Moana 2

Moana 2 Smashes Box Office Records And Leads The Biggest Thanksgiving Ever

By Hannah Shaw-Williams 7 months ago

Moana 2 has exploded past projections to lead a historic Thanksgiving box office, and broke a bunch of other all-time records too.

Auli'i Cravalho's Moana looking thoughtful in Moana

Why Disney's Moana Is Titled Vaiana & Oceania Outside Of The United States

By Pauli Poisuo 7 months ago

Disney released Moana under different titles (like Vaiana and Oceania) outside the U.S. However, these changes weren't as random as they might seem.

Simea pushing people aside on the shores in Moana 2

Moana 2's Best New Character Is Officially One Of Disney's Most Adorable

By BJ Colangelo 8 months ago

Moana 2 introduced Moana's little sister Simea, and she is definitely the most adorable addition to the Walt Disney Animation canon in years.

Moana holding her little sister Simea as they look up at the ocean waves in Moana 2

Why Does Everyone Love Moana So Much? Disney Animation's Chief Creative Officer Explains [Exclusive]

By BJ Colangelo 8 months ago

We spoke with the new chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation about Moana 2, working with Dwayne Johnson, the supporting characters, and more.

Moana holding an oar aboard her boat in Moana 2

One Pivotal Missing Ingredient Keeps Moana 2 From Smooth Sailing

By Josh Spiegel 8 months ago

Moana 2 brings back many of the key people who made the original animated movie so great, but there's one key ingredient missing in the mix.

Moana and her team -- two of them happy, one of them grumpy -- smiling as if for a selfie.

Disney's Moana 2 Fixes The Greatest Crime From The Original

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

The folks at the Walt Disney Animation Studios heard the fans' biggest complaint about Moana and course-corrected for Moana 2.

Moana and her crew look worried on the sea in Moana 2

Disney's Moana 2 Improves On One The First Movie's Best Parts

By Ethan Anderton 8 months ago

Moana 2 not only brings back some familiar faces (or lack thereof) from the original, but it actually makes the characters even better.

Maui in Moana 2 looking back at a pile of bats with glowing purple light in front of the moon

Moana 2's Best Song Comes From A Character Mostly Hidden From Marketing

By BJ Colangelo 8 months ago

The best song in Moana 2 is performed by a new character who has been mostly excluded from the film's trailers. Allow us to explain.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as Moana standing side by side in Moana 2

Disney's Moana 2 Reverses A Major Sequel Trend That Gladiator 2 Didn't Avoid

By Jeremy Mathai 8 months ago

Between Gladiator 2 and Moana 2, only one of them truly succeeds at accomplishing what a legacy sequel should set out to do.

Auli'i Cravalho as Moana alongside her new crew in Moana 2

Moana 2 Post-Credits Scene Explained: The Disney Sequel Takes A Cue From Marvel

By Jeremy Mathai 8 months ago

If you're seeing Moana 2 in the theaters this weekend, make sure to stay for the post-credits scene that features an extra-special surprise.

Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel

Despite the awkwardness of retooling a streaming series into a movie, Moana 2 is enjoyable and manages to actually push the story forward. Here's our review.

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Princess Aurora holding a bluebird in Sleeping Beauty

All 13 Disney Princesses, Ranked

By Josh Spiegel 8 months ago

The Disney Princesses are some of the Mouse House's most vaunted characters, but which one stands above the rest? Here's how we ranked them.

Sinbad sailing on the ocean in Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

One Of Brad Pitt's Biggest Box Office Flops Almost Bankrupted A Studio

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

One of Brad Pitt's biggest box office flops was an animated feature that marked a turning point in the history of DreamWorks.

The pigs singing and dancing in Three Little Pigs

A Cinematic Legend Has The Most Oscars In History

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

Everyone from composers to actors and makeup experts have won multiple Oscars, but one specific cinematic artist has won more than anyone else.

A composite image of Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service, Max from Collateral, and Anna from Possession

The 12 Best Movies To Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign

By Debopriyaa Dutta 8 months ago

Tired of scrolling for something to watch? Check out our recommendations for the best movies to watch based on your zodiac sign.

Auli'i Cravalho as Moana holding a broken pot in Moana 2

First Moana 2 Reactions Tease Disney's Animated Sequel

By Jeremy Mathai 8 months ago

Early reactions to Moana 2 are rolling in ahead of its theatrical release. Read on to find out what people are saying about Disney's animated sequel.

Moana standing atop a boat on the ocean in Moana 2

Moana 2 Might Pull An Inside Out 2 At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 8 months ago

Not only will Moana 2 deliver the goods at the box office, but it may also follow Inside Out 2 in becoming a smash-hit for Disney.

Bart Simpson standing on a rooftop TV antenna

The Country That Banned The Simpsons Movie Because Of Its Colors

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

When The Simpsons Movie arrived in 2007, the animated feature ended up being banned in one country for a surprising reason.

Infinity And Beyond: All 28 Pixar Movies Ranked

By Josh Spiegel 8 months ago

Here are all 28 Pixar movies ranked from worst to best, a tricky subject because most of these movies are good and many of them masterpieces.

Disney's Hollywood Studios ride compilation

The 10 Best Rides At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Ranked

By Jeff Ames 8 months ago

Disney Hollywood Studios is packed with attractions inspired by our favorite movies and TV shows, and we've taken the time to rank the 10 best ride in the park.