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Fan theories can range from the magnificently layered to the simplistic and dull. As Disney is one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, inspired fans have created hundreds of possible theories stemming from their entire catalog. However, although most of these theories can be bright and cheery, some theories can get really dark and upsetting.

The theories that Disney fans have come up with can surprisingly sound realistic given the evidence. Judging by how many theories fans have created from these classic films, it's hard to ignore the ones that sound the most terrifyingly true.

Did Captain Hook Kill Ariel’s Mom? Peter Pan (1953) and The Little Mermaid (1989)

Fans of Disney's most classic films have pointed out a major possible connection between two of their greatest movies. In the 1953 classic Peter Pan, Neverland is home to many wondrous people and places, such as Mermaid Lagoon. In a scene...

From the beginning of motion picture history, films have been capable of evoking the strongest emotions from the audience. From terror and fright in horror films to shock and awe in action movies, cinema has always been able to tug at some of audiences' deepest feelings and emotions, expressing deep sentiments that only the big screen can capture.

But the most emotionally resonant movies are often the sad ones, the films that tug at the heartstrings of the audience by offering cursed romances, tragic failures, or historic events that showcase the darkest sides of world history. These heartbreaking films are must-watch experiences for moviegoers, so long as they have a box of tissues beside them.

La La Land Hits With a Surprisingly Melancholic Ending

A throwback to classic Technicolor musicals of the Golden era of Hollywood, movies like The Music Man and Singin' in the Rain, Damien Chazelle's La La Land...

Disney is a huge movie studio responsible for countless beloved films over the last century.For the most part, Disney's animated films are wholesome entertainment with messages of friendship and harmony. However, some scenes in certain movies have sparked controversy.

Even though the studio is known for being family-friendly, Disney has offered movie moments that are offensive to some audiences. This was more common during the studio's earlier years, like in Song of the South, Dumbo, and Fantasia. However, a few examples persist even in relatively recent films, including Tarzan. Some of these controversial Disney scenes are more shocking than others, but no matter what, all of them seem strangely out of place when revisiting their respective movies.

Updated on January 31, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: With the rising awareness of socio-political issues, today's viewers are a lot less tolerant of prejudice than their mid-20th century counterparts. Despite the concept of...

Disney's princesses are known all over the world for their movies, which transport viewers to far-off kingdoms, humble villages and even bustling cities. The characters' adventures can also take them to exciting and dangerous new places, like enchanted forests, vast oceans and distant deserts. While some of these lands are fictional, each princess's home is unique and often takes inspiration from real-world locales and cultures.

From Agrabah to Motunui, Disney princesses can come from any part of the globe. Some locations are more realistic while others are more fantastical, but Disney walks a fine line, imbuing each with its own sense of magic and simultaneously grounding them in actual places. Here's where each Disney princess comes from, as well as the real-world locations that inspired them.

Snow White's Kingdom Is Never Named

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As Disney's first princess movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves set the company's storytelling standards for years to come,...

Animated movies have a long history of dominating the box office, with only a few holding the record for highest-grossing animated movie. Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks have contributed the most to the history of animated movies at the box office. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Shrek 2, Toy Story 3, Frozen, Frozen 2, and Inside Out 2 have each been the highest-grossing animated movie of all time for various amounts of time.

Animated movies have a long history of dominating at the box office, but only a handful of them have ever held the record for being the highest-grossing animated movie. The history of animated movies goes back to the late 1800s, but box office data, in general, did not start to become available until the early 1920s. Over the decades, the genre has grown in popularity as innovative and original stories are routinely made in animation,...

Disney movies feature iconic final battles between heroes and villains, where the villains often outclass their opponents. Clever attack plans and visual appeal play a key role in determining the impact of final battle scenes. Some battles showcase smart tricks over sheer strength, or feature emotionally charged confrontations.

Disney movies often introduce clear heroes and villains, who face off against each other in the amazing final battles. The best Disney villains command more power and flair than most of their heroic counterparts, who rise to the challenge in their movies' final acts to combat the villain both physically and ideologically. Some of the best final battles in Disney movies are direct results of the most evil Disney villain plans, and are especially emotionally charged because of the heroes' desire for revenge.

However, there are a rare few Disney movies where the lines between good and evil are not as clear,...

Snow White's sly request that the birds keep a secret reveals her charm and kindness in her first scene. Cinderella defies her stepmother cleverly by revealing she has the other slipper. Aurora's dreamy quote highlights her innocence and unique charm in the classic era.

Every Disney Princess on the Disney companys official line has a distinct personality and at least a few good quotes that capture her entire character. Over time, Disney Princesses have evolved from being static damsels whose main character traits are niceness and romanticism to fully formed characters capable of winning any fight. However, even Snow White and Cinderella have some clever quotes that endear them to audiences.

With even more upcoming live-action remakes at Disney, producers and writers must consider what certain Disney Princesses core traits are and how they can be adapted. Some of their most famous quotes might even make it into the new movie ad verbatim.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the precedent for feature-length animated movies, changing the entertainment. Fantasia marked a shift in Disney's storytelling and animation with an experimental structure. Akira, The Little Mermaid, and Toy Story all changed animation industry standards.

Certain animated movies irrevocably changed the animation industry, whether through technological innovation or radical new storytelling. Animation as it is known today began with a series of illustrations that, when flipped through fast enough, mimicked movement. This concept evolved into short cartoons and movies, before revolutionary filmmakers shocked and dazzled audiences with new mediums of animation. Stop-motion and 3D computer creations are among the recent animated movies that push animation forward.

The advent of 3D animation is responsible for most animated movies today, but other animated movies changed film simply by achieving an unprecedented level of success. Movies like these brought animation into mainstream pop culture to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

David Cronenberg believes his horror films are funny, not horrific, as they contain humor alongside the disturbing elements. He thinks real horror comes from the news and newspapers, not from imaginative movies like his own. One of the most frightening movies he has encountered is Bambi, which he believes is terrifying for children due to the death of Bambi's mother.

Director, screenwriter, and occasional actor David Cronenberg is known for creating some of the most disturbing and gory horror films of a generation…at least according to everyone other than the man himself. While sharing a list of three movies he believes are real horror movies, Cronenberg explained to The Guardian that he believes his movies are funny rather than horrific.

As the legendary director of movies such as The Fly, Videodrome, and Crimes of the Future, Cronenberg has been responsible for intriguing, horrifying, and repulsing many movie lovers, but...

Disney princesses are often based on centuries-old fairy tales and other sources. Some Disney princess movies, like Snow White and Cinderella, are based on dark and violent stories, but Disney's versions are more colorful and romanticized. Each Disney princess has unique origins, such as Snow White being based on a German fairy tale, Ariel coming from a Danish story, and Moana drawing inspiration from various Polynesian folk tales.

Although Disney princesses have had a huge impact on Western culture, many of them borrow from centuries-old fairy tales and other sources. There are 13 canonical Disney princesses. Asha, the princess from Wish, is likely to join this exclusive club, but Disney will include princesses if their movies are commercially successful enough, and they don't start their own franchises. This is most likely why Elsa and Anna from Frozen are excluded. Of the 13 canonical Disney princesses, 10 are based on characters from fairy tales,...

A new 4K restored version of the 1937 animated feature "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", originally directed by Perce Pearce, William Cottrell, Larry Morey, Wilfred Jackson and Ben Sharpsteen, noted as the first full-length cel animated movie, streams October 16, 2023 on Disney+:

"... jealous of the beauty of 'Snow White', an evil queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter.

"She later discovers that Snow White is still alive and hiding in a cottage with seven friendly little miners. 

"Disguising herself as a witchy hag, the queen brings a poisoned apple to Snow White, who falls into a death-like sleep that can be broken only by a kiss from a prince..."

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When Disney finds a trend that makes money, the company will more or less run it into the ground. If the Marvel Cinematic Universe is doing well, it will continue to churn out feature films and TV miniseries until the market is oversaturated. If "Pirates of the Caribbean" is successful, it will try out all the sequels, "Lone Rangers," and "John Carters" they can to emulate the same success. Over the last several years, Disney has struck gold with a series of big-budget remakes of its well-worn animated classics. "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid," "Dumbo," and multiple others have been remade to the enthusiasm of audiences and to the indifference of critics.

Due for release on March 22, 2024 is Marc Webb's "Snow White," a live-action remake of the 1937 film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," originally directed by David Hand, Perce Pearce, William Cottrell,...

The winners of the 1943 Retrospective Hugo Awards were announced on Thursday, August 16 at Worldcon 76.

Best Fan Writer

Forrest J Ackerman

Best Fanzine

Le Zombie, edited by Arthur Wilson “Bob” Tucker

Best Professional Artist

Virgil Finlay

Best Editor – Short Form

John W. Campbell

Best Dramatic Presentation – Short Form

Bambi, written by Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, et al., directed by David D. Hand et al. (Walt Disney Productions)

Best Short Story

“The Twonky,” by Lewis Padgett (C.L. Moore and Henry Kuttner)

Best Novelette

“Foundation,” by Isaac Asimov

Best Novella

“Waldo,” by Anson MacDonald (Robert A. Heinlein)

Best Novel

Beyond This Horizon, by Anson MacDonald (Robert A. Heinlein)

The administrators report 703 valid ballots (688 electronic and 15 paper) were received and counted from convention members.

The Hugo Awards, presented first in 1953 and annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award, and one of the World Science Fiction Convention’s unique and distinguished institutions.

Since...

Victory Through Air Power

Directed by Perce Pearce, James Algar, Clyde Geronimi, Jack Kinney, H.C. Potter

Written by Perce Pearce, T. Hee, Erdman Penner, William Cottrell, James Brodero, George Stallings, Jose Rodriguez

Starring Alexander P. de Seversky, Art Baker

Watching Victory Through Air Power in 2012 is akin to being given a glimpse into a parallel universe. Because of how protective the Walt Disney Company is of its history and legacy, and what people know of that history and legacy, the period in which they worked almost solely at creating propaganda of various types for the United States government isn’t as frequently discussed as their work on films like Bambi, Dumbo, or the package films of the 1940s. The very idea of propaganda is so different now than it was 70 years ago that being confronted by a more direct, adult, and dry version of patriotism is startling. Watching any film...

Bambi

Directed by David Hand

Written by Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, Vernon Stallings, Melvin Shaw, Carl Fallberg, Chuck Couch, Ralph Wright

Starring Bobby Stewart, Donny Dunagan, Paula Winslowe, Sterling Holloway

Bambi is a film that touches greatness often, but only just. So much of the 1942 film is justifiably memorable, rightfully iconic, but it slips up in a few notable spots that it’s not quite as perfect as some (such as my co-host Gabe) say it is, nor is it as sublime an experience as the 1940 animated film Pinocchio is. More than the four films that preceded it from Walt Disney Pictures, Bambi is arguably the most exquisite and beautifully animated film from the company. The attention to detail and commitment to reality that the animators strove for throughout the production process is often truly impressive in how it pays off, but there are a few places where they lose the thread,...