Disney Princess Culture Doesn't Lead to Stereotypical Gender Behavior, New Study Suggests

Photo: disney Those who shunned animated tales likeCinderella,Snow White,Sleeping Beauty,The Little Mermaid,Beauty and the Beast, and more — thinking that the “damsel in distress” trope could negatively influence a girl’s sense of self-worth and shape boys' views of women as being in need of saving — might be surprised to hear that those immersed in the films at a young age managed to develop healthier views about gender roles. A group of researchers from Bringham Young University and Linfield College conducted thestudy, examining “associations between engagement with princess culture during early childhood and gender stereotypes, body esteem, and adherence to hegemonic masculinity in early adolescence.

Disney Princesses Unite in New Concert Touring America — Get a First Look at the Magical Event

Disney’s roster of beloved animated films have provided the soundtracks to generations of kids across the globe. And now, for the first time in forever, those memorable songs are coming to a city near you inDisney Princess —The Concert. PEOPLE has the first look at the tour, in a new trailer featuring footage from its world premiere in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The concert features Tony-nominee Susan Egan (the voice of Meg in Disney’sHercules, and Broadway’s original Belle inBeauty and the Beast), Arielle Jacobs (Broadway’s Jasmine inAladdin), Disney Channel icon Anneliese van der Pol (That’s So Raven,Raven’s Home, Broadway’s final Belle inBeauty and The Beast), and Syndee Winters (Broadway’s Nala inThe Lion King).

Disney Pushes Back 'Thor', 'Black Panther', 'Doctor Strange', and 'Indiana Jones' Sequel Release Dates

Disney’s release slate for some upcoming Marvel films has been delayed.The company pushed back the releases of several upcoming movies on Monday, includingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,Thor: Love and Thunder, andBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, PEOPLE confirms.Benedict Cumberbatch’sDoctor Strangesequel will hit theaters on May 6, 2022, from its previous date of March 25. The fourth installment in theThorfranchise will debut in movie theaters on July 8 from May 6 and theBlack Panthersequel will now debut on Nov.

Disney Rehires James Gunn to Direct 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' Months After Controversial Firing

Photo: Rich Fury/Getty James Gunn is back forGuardians of the Galaxy 3. Gunn released a statement on Twitter after news broke thanking fans and friends for the support. The director, who had since signed on to write (and possibly direct) theSuicide Squadsequel after his firing, apologized after the tweets were surfaced, explaining that he has since grown as a person and in his work. Gunn said that it used to be part of his act to tweet things that would outrage people.

Disney Releases First Official Trailer for Live-Action 'Lady and the Tramp'

Puppy love is in the air! Disney released the first official trailer of the live-action remakeLady and the Tramp onFriday at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, and gave a glimpse into the romantic adventures of Lady, the American Cocker Spaniel, and Tramp, a mongrel pup. The trailer showcases some of the animated 1955 classic’s most memorable scenes, including the famous moment the dogs share a bowl of spaghetti. “I’ve got no leashes, or fences, with me, every day could be an adventure,” Tramp tells Lady in the trailer, trying to convince her to join the street-dog life.