From ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Moana’: What Disney’s Live-Action Era Reveals About Cultural Memory
When you hear “Disney,” you think of childhood, legacy, and iconic characters that defined eras: ‘The Lion King’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. So the question becomes: What gets retold? And how?
From ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Moana’: What Disney’s Live-Action Era Reveals About Cultural Memory
When you hear “Disney,” you think of childhood, legacy, and iconic characters that defined eras: ‘The Lion King’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. So the question becomes: What gets retold? And how?
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Lady Gaga and Her Monsters Set the Bar for This Year’s Coachella
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Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
From Dungeons to Dragons: The Hidden Influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Today’s TV and Film Worlds
Innovative storytelling techniques and immersive worldbuilding in today’s popular series and films reflect the enduring legacy of a game that has captivated imaginations for decades.
Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
Exploring The 2010 WebcamGate Scandal at Lower Merion High School, The ‘Spy High’ Attempts a Fun Twist With The Documentary Medium
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Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
The Sixteenth Installment of The Gundam Franchise Comes to Prime Video With ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’
The second television series to be aired during Japan’s Reiwa era, and the second in a row. ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’ brings us back to the Gundam franchise.
Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
In Memoriam to Val Kilmer: The Cinematic Chameleon
On April 1st, 2025 the world lost Val Kilmer to pneumonia after a decade-long fight with health problems including a throat cancer diagnosis.
Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
The Beloved Game Has a Scarily Movie Adaptation In ‘A Minecraft Movie’
16 years after its legendary release ‘Minecraft’ finally gets a film adaptation with ‘A Minecraft Movie’ in the hands of the filmmaker behind the beloved ‘Nacho Libre’.
Mario Martinez Ignacio is a writer from Mexico City. As a child, he spent most of his free time deep-diving into online wikis, which sparked a passion for lore and worldbuilding. Driven by his love for writing, Mario obtained a BFA in Dramatic Writing at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2024. With the objective of inspiring others, he fuses writing and education to create narratives that entertain while igniting curiosity and fostering new perspectives, one word at a time.
From Dungeons to Dragons: The Hidden Influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Today’s TV and Film Worlds
Innovative storytelling techniques and immersive worldbuilding in today’s popular series and films reflect the enduring legacy of a game that has captivated imaginations for decades.
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From ‘Robin Hood’ to ‘Moana’: What Disney’s Live-Action Era Reveals About Cultural Memory
When you hear “Disney,” you think of childhood, legacy, and iconic characters that defined eras: ‘The Lion King’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’. So the question becomes: What gets retold? And how?
From Dungeons to Dragons: The Hidden Influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Today’s TV and Film Worlds
Innovative storytelling techniques and immersive worldbuilding in today’s popular series and films reflect the enduring legacy of a game that has captivated imaginations for decades.
Tom Holland Reveals Spider-Man 4 Title, ‘Brand New Day’ at CinemaCon
*Cue the music* Dun dun dun dunnn… da-da-da daaaa… Avengers, Assemble!
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In Memoriam to Val Kilmer: The Cinematic Chameleon
On April 1st, 2025 the world lost Val Kilmer to pneumonia after a decade-long fight with health problems including a throat cancer diagnosis.
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