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For decades, wishes have been an important part of Disney history, as seen in songs like “When You Wish Upon a Star” to “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes.” Disney’s upcoming movie, aptly titled “Wish,” is taking that concept to the next level, the company announced at the D23 Expo on Friday.

The new, animated film takes place in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes, it was announced at the D23 Expo on Friday. The movie focuses on the power of wishes, and it blends the classic watercolor-esque Disney animation style with a newer, CGI look. Ariana DeBose will play Asha, the 17-year-old heroine and protagonist of “Wish.” Jennifer Lee wrote the film, with Chris Buck, Fawn Veerashunthorn directing.

DeBose treated the D23 audience to a live performance of “More for Us,” one of the songs from “Wish.” The movie will hit theaters in November 2023, in honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary.

Sony’s retelling of “Cinderella,” starring Camila Cabello as the classic princess, is skipping its planned theatrical debut. The film will instead premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this year.

It’s unclear when the movie, which had already been delayed once due to the pandemic, will land on the streaming platform.

Sony originally intended to open “Cinderella” on the big screen this July, but the studio opted to license the film to Amazon Prime because movie theater attendance has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Sony will retain rights in China.

As the box office attempts to rebound following Covid-19, Sony has siphoned off nearly all of its movies that don’t feature an otherworldly superhero. The studio announced in April that “Vivo,” an animated musical with songs from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, would premiere on Netflix instead of multiplexes. Likewise, the Kevin Hart drama “Fatherhood” is forgoing theaters and...

“American Idol” fans are still in shock over Alyssa Wray being eliminated during Sunday’s Top 10 episode. In our recent poll that asked viewers to name who was most robbed of a spot in the Top 7, this 18-year-old from Perryville, Kentucky topped the list with 52%. The other two eliminees — Deshawn Goncalves and Cassandra Coleman — were essentially tied for second place. Do you agree or disagree with your fellow “Idol” watchers? Sound off down in the comments section.

Here’s a closer look at the fans’ poll results for who was most robbed on Disney night:

52% — Alyssa Wray

25% — Deshawn Goncalves

23% — Cassandra Coleman

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Alyssa originally chose “I Am Changing” by “Idol’s” Jennifer Hudson as her audition song. After Hollywood Week, she took on “I’m Here” (showstopper round), “Something in the Water” (Top 24 solo), “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (Top 24 duet with...

For fans of Alyssa Wray, Cassandra Coleman and Deshawn Goncalves, Sunday’s episode of “American Idol” was a gut-punch. These three talented singers were eliminated during the Top 10 Disney episode, leaving only the Top 7 still in the competition. Despite their strong performances, Alyssa, Cassandra and Deshawn were sent home by America’s live coast-to-coast voting. Did viewers make a mistake? If so, which “American Idol” eliminated singer was most robbed of a shot of making it into next week’s Coldplay-inspired episode? Vote in our poll below.

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Alyssa Wray, 18 years old from Perryville, Kentucky, originally chose “I Am Changing” by “Idol’s” Jennifer Hudson as her audition song. After Hollywood Week, she took on “I’m Here” (showstopper round), “Something in the Water” (Top 24 solo), “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (Top 24 duet with Katharine McPhee), “Killing...

The sweet sounds of synergy filled the American Idol studio on Sunday as this season’s Top 9 (plus one!) performed classic entries from the Disney songbook.

But first, one returning finalist from last season was given a proper wish-upon-a-star moment, as Ryan Seacrest revealed that America voted Arthur Gunn (aka last season’s runner-up) back into the game. And just like that, we were back to a Top 10.

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“American Idol” returns on May 2 with the fan favorite Disney Night, a two-hour episode airing live coast-to-coast. We’ve done some digging and discovered the titles of the songs from the Disney animated classics that the Top 10 will perform. Scroll down for these “American Idol” Disney night spoilers.

We already know the names of nine of the contenders for the season 19 title: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence.

Each of these contestants was part of the Top 12 who performed Oscar-nominated songs on April 18. They won enough votes from America to continue on in the competition. Joining them in the Top 10 will be the winner of the Comeback Special, which aired on April 19.

Among those season 18 contenders hoping for a second chance is Arthur Gunn, who was named runner-up to Just Sam last May. Also in the running...

Annette Funicello, the ultimate Girl Next Door to a generation of Baby Boomers who first fell in love with her on the original 1955-'59 incarnation of The Mickey Mouse Club - died Monday after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 70. Her family told Extra that Funicello passed away from complications of her illness, and they were by her side when she was taken off life support. Funicello had been in an Ms coma for years, Extra reported. With her brunette curls and expressive brown eyes, "Annette," as she was simply known, grew up on the nation's TV screens...