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Ben Breitbart

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
44
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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Ben Breitbart

    Interview: Gavin Boyland on Taking Viewers to New Places with "Africa: Earth’s Wild Home" (opens the original)

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    For many Disney fans, the first images that come to mind when thinking about African wildlife look something like The Lion King. Lions, elephants, and sweeping savannas have a powerful place in our imaginations, reinforced by generations of nature documentaries. But for Gavin Boyland, the challenge behind National Geographic’s Africa: Earth’s Wild Home was to look beyond those familiar images and reveal a continent that still has plenty of surprises to offer. Speaking with Laughing Place, the sh

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Ben Breitbart

    Review: Disney Dives Into Edgier Magic with "Coven Academy" (opens the original)

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    Disney is pushing into new territory with Coven Academy, which premieres October 1 on Freeform before its full season arrives October 2 on Disney+, Hulu, and Freeform On Demand. Although the series carries the Disney name, its Freeform debut signals a more mature approach than viewers would typically expect from Disney Channel. Having watched the show, I understand the choice. Coven Academy stretches the boundaries of Disney’s family entertainment while delivering the kind of characters and stor

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Ben Breitbart

    Disney Kids & Family is Breaking the Mold Again with "Coven Academy" (opens the original)

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    Disney’s latest series is taking an unusual route to its audience. Coven Academy will debut on Freeform before arriving on Disney+ and Hulu the following day, all while retaining the Disney branding. Having seen the show, I understand the choice. It aims for a slightly older audience than a typical Disney Channel series while still feeling at home under the Disney name. Its supernatural premise recalls So Weird and the more recent Goosebumps, while its continuing story brought to mind Andi Mack

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Ben Breitbart

    5 Things Disney Can Do to Improve Fan Engagement (opens the original)

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    Disney has no shortage of fans willing to spend time with its stories, visit its destinations, and champion the work of people they may never meet. The main competitive advantage that Disney has is that it is the only one where there are fans of the company and not just individual titles or franchises. The first lesson from business school is to lean into your advantages, and Disney should do just that by focusing on what makes their output and their relationship with its various fan constituenc

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Ben Breitbart

    Review: Disney Worlds Collide Tour 2026 - Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock (opens the original)

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    The Worlds Collide Concert Tour is back, and this time Disney has made room for Camp Rock alongside Descendants and ZOMBIES. Palms Springs was the place to be for the opening night of this new edition, and the show brought even more heat to the desert. The cast has grown from seven headliners to eight. Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, and Mekonnen Knife return from last year’s tour, joined by Hudson Stone, Alexandro Byrd, Liamani Segura, Kiara Romero, and Swayam Bhatia. With another musical franchise

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