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It’s the story of a misunderstood virus just wanting to be loved. EMERYVILLE, CA — Disney Pixar Studios has announced a new feature film release for 2021: “VIRAL.” A press release for the film describes the protagonist as “Covie, a young virus struggling with loneliness, in a world that wants nothing to do with him.”…
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Why? Because they’re “eeeevil.” WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — When Walt Disney World fully reopens in July of 2025, a number of virus-prevention requirements will be in place. But not for everyone. Disney villains will not be required to wear masks, or practice social distancing. Realism “Our goal, as always, is realistic storytelling,” explains Disney…
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Goofy wasn’t fit to be Disney CEO. His name isn’t Bob. BURBANK, CA — Mickey Mouse is back. After announcing his retirement yesterday, the Mouse “pulled an Iger” and announced his unretirement today. No formal reason was given. A source tells Uncle Walt’s Insider, however, that Goofy was a “disaster.” Anonymous sources Minnie Our source,…
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He’ll still make appearances, but he’s turning over the running of the company to Goofy. BURBANK, CA — In a stunning move, Disney icon Mickey Mouse is retiring as the “big boss” of the Disney empire. The company announced today that Mickey, who is well into his 90’s, is “stepping away” to spend more time…
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It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for them. BURBANK, CA — Joe Rohde’s Earring yesterday is suspending its campaign for the presidency. The brief press release issued yesterday gave three reasons for the decision. The campaign just never gained traction, due to “the quarantine preventing campaign events,” “difficulty in fundraising,”…