Category: Entertainment
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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How Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Utilizes New Technology to Bring Its Complex Characters to Life
Ember and Wade, the two main characters in Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, are visual effects in and of themselves—one Fire and one Water. From the outset, director Peter Sohn emphasized Ember is fire (not on fire) and Wade is water (not a vessel holding water), while also challenging the crew to strike a balance between reality and unique…
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It’s Not a Trap! – Funko Pop! Star Wars: Return of The Jedi 40th Anniversary – Admiral Ackbar, Amazon Exclusive Available for Pre-Order!
One of the most beloved Star Wars characters is now available for pre-order in Funko Pop! form. The Funko Pop! Star Wars: Return of The Jedi 40th Anniversary – Admiral Ackbar, Amazon Exclusive is a wonderful addition to every Star Wars‘ fan collection. Details can be found below. Funko Pop! Star Wars: Return of The…
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Jennifer Lee Will Not Be Returning to Direct “Frozen 3”
Jennifer Lee, who was a director on both Frozen and Frozen 2 will not be returning to direct Frozen 3. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Lee sat down with The Wrap to discuss the film. During this discussion, it was announced that she would not be directing the film. Who will be at…
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Bill Murray Joins Dan Aykroyd in Upcoming Ghostbusters Film
Production is currently happening in the United Kingdom on the next Ghostbusters film. While not a ton is known about this film, little bits continue to trickle out. Dan Aykroyd previously shared that he was going to be appearing in this sequel to the Ghostbusters: Afterlife. In a recent interview with Metro, Aykroyd shared more…
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Marvel Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Avengers with Beyond Earth’s Mightiest Campaign
Milestone Celebration Includes All-New Avengers Products, Launch of Marvel Fit, Collaborations with NFL, MLB, MLS, WNBA and MiLB Teams GLENDALE, Calif. (June 14, 2023) — Marvel’s Avengers – including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Hulk and more – have been pop culture staples since the mighty Super Heroes’ comic…
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“Elemental” Director Peter Sohn Shares Personal Message
Peter Sohn, the director of Disney & Pixar’s newest film Elemental has written and shared a personal message. The letter was shared by Pixar as Elemental arrived in theaters. It is a thank you to his parents and also shares how important this film is to Sohn. Read the message here: My name is Peter…
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An Original Indiana Jones Meets the Original at U.S. Premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
Legends come in many different forms. It would be hard to argue that Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is not a legend. However, one might overlook some of the people that continued this legacy of this iconic character in the parks. In particular, the Disney cast members who originated and continue to keep the story…
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New What to Expect App Update Gets A Dose of Disney Magic
For many parents, the process of following their little one’s growth has been comparing baby-in-waiting to avocados, peaches, eggplants and watermelons. This has been something that has been done commonly for a very long time. Now, there is another option. New updates to the What to Expect Pregnancy & Baby Tracker app now can let…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek Strange New Worlds – S2E1 – “The Broken Circle” Review
We are back with a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We begin right where season one left off with Number One been arrested. The Enterprise is in space dock and Captain Pike is off to try to get Number One free. He leaves Spock in charge, but Spock is dealing with emotions…
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Christine McCarthy To Step Down As Disney’s Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Lansberry Will Assume Role Of Interim CFO
McCarthy, who is taking family medical leave, will continue to serve as a strategic advisor to ensure a successful transition BURBANK, Calif., June 15, 2023—The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine M. McCarthy will be stepping down from her role and taking a family medical leave of…
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Restored Animated Classic Shorts Heading to Disney+ in July
Disney has announced it will releasing some restored classic animated shorts starting on July 7, 2023. These shorts will have classic favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and also the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The announcement comes as the Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrates its centennial…
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Here’s What is Arriving on Disney+ in July 2023!
Disney+ continues to release new titles on a regular basis. Today Disney released what will be arriving on its streaming service in July 2023. In July there will be some fun arrivals on Disney+ including Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, more episodes of Secret Invasion, and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly. Check out…
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Pictorial: Special Launch Event for Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion”
Disney+ released photos from last night’s Special Launch Event for Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion.” StarsSamuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke, Killian Scott, Olivia Colman, Charlayne Woodard, Dermot Mulroney and Samuel Adewunmi joined director Ali Selim and executive producers Kevin Feige, Brad Winderbaum and Jonathan Schwartz for a walk down…
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Citizen Launches New “Loki” Watch Ahead of Second Season Release
Citizen has announced that it has launched a new watch based on Marvel Studios’ Loki. This comes ahead of the arrival of the series on Disney+ on October 6, 2023. The all-new exclusive Loki watch is inspired by Loki’s most popular form, Alligator Loki. Citizen describes the watch saying, “the watch makes a striking style statement…
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“Disney Junior’s Ariel” Announced for Disney Platforms in 2024
Disney has announced a new animated series that will be released in 2024 and based on its live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Disney Junior’s Ariel will follow the adventures of Ariel and her undersea friends and family including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder. There will also be some new friends found in the…
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“Playdate with Winnie the Pooh” Announced for Disney Junior and Disney+
A new series featuring the world’s favorite silly old bear has been announced for Disney Junior and Disney+ at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Playdate with Winnie the Pooh will follow a much younger Winnie the Pooh who will be going on a series of playdates in the Hundred-Acre Woods. This musical series of…
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Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour Book Now Available for Pre-Order
A new pop-up park tour book that focuses on Disneyland is now available for pre-order ahead of its release in 2024. Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour gives Disney fans a unique look at Disneyland as it pops up to life, thanks to the creativity of award-winning paper engineer Matthew Reinhart’s original artwork. The book is set…
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Disney Reshuffles and Updates Film Release Schedule
As is often the case in the movie business, release schedules get updated fairly frequently. This is the case for The Walt Disney Company which announced an updated schedule for many of its movies in the coming years. This includes movies from the Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Avatar franchises. While movies that are…
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First Teaser Trailer and Poster for Disney & Pixar’s “Elio” Arrives
Disney and Pixar have released the first teaser trailer and poster for the upcoming film Elio. The film tells the story of a young boy who is named Elio who is beamed into space accidentally as the leader of Earth by aliens. As the accidental ambassador of Earth, which apparently is on trial, Elio appears…
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A Few Magical Moments with Richard Sherman on His 95th Birthday
Today is Disney legend and legendary composer Richard Sherman’s 95th birthday. Richard Sherman has been a part of some of the most memorable and beloved songs in the Disney catalog and more through the years. He and his brother wrote the songs for music in Disney movies including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and Bedknobs…
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Synopsis and Photos Released For “The Broken Circle” Episode 201 of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be returning to Paramount+ for its second season. The season will include 10 episodes, the return of Kirk, and a crossover with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Ahead of the kicking off of the second season of Strange New Worlds, a synopsis and photos…
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New “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” Clip “Get in the Pool” Released
A new clip from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has been released just weeks ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters. The clip called, Get in the Pool, shows Indiana Jones once again solving some puzzles. In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones goes on one last…
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Official Trailer Released for “Carl’s Date”
When Elemental arrives in theaters this weekend, it will be accompanied by a new animated short with some of the characters from Disney & Pixar’s Up. In Carl’s Date, Carl is prepping for a date with a lady friend and his best buddy Dug is helping him calm down from the pre-date jitters with some…