Category: Entertainment
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Taika Waititi Returns From ” Thor: Ragnarok” to Direct Marvel’s Thor 4
It’s a good day for the God of Thunder. Today, The Hollywood Reporter officially announced that Taika Waititi is lined up to direct the upcoming “Thor 4!” This is great news for fans of the third installment of Marvel Studios’ “Thor” series, as Waititi took on the role as both writer and director of “Thor:…
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Marvel Studios Celebrates The In-Home Release of “Avengers: Endgame” with the “We Love You 3000” Tour
Nine cities and 3,000 giveaways to thank fans who’ve invested 11 years in the MCU! In celebration of the in-home release of “Avengers: Endgame,” Marvel Studios and directors Anthony and Joe Russo have teamed up to launch the “We Love You 3000” Tour as a way to thank the fans who have invested so deeply…
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National Geographic Coming to D23 Expo 2019!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2019) – National Geographic joins Disney’s D23 Expo show floor for the first time, delivering unique experiences that inspire curiosity and exploration for fans of all ages. From free solo climbing to the top of El Capitan to exploring the “why” behind the “wow” behind our gray matter, National Geographic will…
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Pictorial: Disney’s The Lion King Celebrates European Premiere With Royal Celebration!
Disney’s The Lion King celebrated its European premiere over the weekend in Leicester Square in London. The event was attended by filmmakers, cast, and even Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The royal pair were on hand because the event was supporting the conservation work of HRH The Duke of Sussex through…
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney’s THE LION KING
See how the cast of “The Lion King” brought these iconic characters back to the big screen in a brand-new look behind the scenes. Directed by Jon Favreau, “The Lion King” opens on July 19. Tickets are available for advance purchase. The Lion King Description Disney’s “The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to…
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Advanced Reservations for Panels and More Coming to D23 Expo for the First Time
You have heard all the stories about waiting for panels at D23 Expo. Tales of sleeping on the floor and waiting for hours upon hours just for one merchandise item. This year, Disney has made plans to make these experiences few and far between! Advanced reservations are coming to this year’s D23 Expo for the…
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Disney Cancels “Descendants 3” Red Carpet in Memory of Cameron Boyce
This week, Disney lost a very talented young actor that fans loved around the world. Cameron Boyce was just 20 years old when he passed away last weekend. Fans recognized him from “Jessie”, “Grown Ups”, and of course, the “Descendants” series. While “Descendants 3” red carpet was scheduled for July 22, the Walt Disney Company…
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Lucasfilm to Host its First Pavilion and Provide Exclusive Sneak Peek of The Mandalorian Series at D23 Expo
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 11, 2019) — For the first time at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host a pavilion on the show floor from August 23-25 with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper. The exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic…
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New Star Trek: Picard Poster Released Showing Jean-Luc’s Pet!
A new poster has surfaced on the internet for the upcoming Star Trek: Picard show that is coming to CBS All Access. In it, Jean-Luc Picard is shown standing with a dog. It appears the two are standing in France at the Picard vineyard that showed up in Star Trek: The Next Generation and also…
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Pictorial: Hollywood Celebrates the World Premiere of Disney’s The Lion King
Filmmakers, stars, and other special guests were on hand in Hollywood last night for the world premiere of Disney’s The Lion King. This retelling of this classic animated movie has a photorealistic look that is simply stunning! The movie opens on July 19, 2019. Guests on hand for the premiere included the cast of The…
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Watch the World Premiere Livestream of Disney’s The Lion King Tonight!
Tune in tonight when the voice cast and filmmakers of #TheLionKing hit the red carpet at the World Premiere in Hollywood, featuring moments Built on Verizon 5G. Watch the World Premiere livestream here: Twitter.com/disneylionking At around 5 p.m. PT, viewers will get exclusive access to talent, filmmakers and surprises on the red carpet, as well as a first look at a brand-new…
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The Lion King Cast Photo Released by Disney
Check out the voice talent from Disney’s “The Lion King” together for the first time in a new cast photo. Pictured are Billy Eichner (Timon), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Young Nala), JD McCrary (Young Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Florence Kasumba (Shenzi), Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), Alfre Woodard (Sarabi), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar), John Oliver (Zazu), Keegan-Michael Key (Kamari) and Eric André (Azizi). The Lion King Description Disney’s “The…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Starring Angelina Jolie
Disney has released a new trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The film is a sequel to the 2014 Disney movie Maleficent and also stars Angelina Jolie. Elle Fanning is returning to reprise her role as Aurora. The film also rounds out the cast with Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein,…
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Cameron Boyce, Star of Disney’s Descendants and Jessie, Passes Away at Age 20
Cameron Boyce, who starred in a few Disney Channel productions, has passed away at age 20 the night of July 6, 2019. He passed away in his sleep from having a seizure due to ongoing medical conditions, according to family and news sources. Boyce has been in the hit show “Jessie” as Luke Ross. From…
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Disney’s Aladdin’ Passing $900 Million at Global Box Office
Disney’s Aladdin is becoming one of Disney’s more successful live-action remakes of an animated feature film. The movie is crossing the $900 million mark at the global box office. On Friday Disney announced that the film had already pulled in $897.3 million globally and would be joining six other live-action movies in crossing $900 million.…
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Disney Casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in Upcoming Live-Action The Little Mermaid Movie
Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. The film is directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film will feature beloved songs from the animated classic by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as new songs by Menken…
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Disney Releases New Featurette and Images of The Lion King’s Cast With Characters
Check out the new images for Disney’s “The Lion King” featuring voice talent with their characters—available for the first time today. Images include Donald Glover with Simba; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala; John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon; Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar; Alfre Woodard with Sarabi; Eric André, Florence Kasumba and…
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Toy Story 4 Holds Top Spot For Second Week
Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 4 continues to reign at the top spot at the box office coming in number one for the second week in a row. This week, it beat out newcomers Annabelle Comes Home and the surprise hit, Yesterday. Toy Story 4 won the weekend with $57.9 million added to its box office total.…
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Disney’s Aladdin Becomes Will Smith’s Highest Grossing Movie and He Is Thankful
Aladdin is now the highest growing film of Will Smith’s career. Smith announced it this week via Instagram. This means that Aladdin has now surpassed other movies he has done like Independence Day, Men In Black, Hitch, and Suicide Squad. In his Instagram post, Smith showed his appreciation. “This is a post that I’m just…
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Walt Disney Television Announces New Programs to Attract and Develop Talent from Underrepresented Backgrounds
Walt Disney Television has announced two new initiatives designed to create opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds: the Executive Incubator Program, which is intended to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives, and the Walt Disney Television Studios Intern Program, which will offer a career path for diverse talent behind the camera. These new programs…
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X-Men’s House of X and Power of X Get New Trailers and Variant Covers for Marvel Comics #1000 in This Week’s Marvel News
X-Men House of X and Powers of X are set to completely change the X-Men and Marvel universe. After quite a few years of some weird stories and many of the longtime favorites becoming deceased (though coming back in weird ways), it’s nice to see the classic characters coming back to a modern prominence. One…
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Sunday Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
It is very rare that a stage show opens the same day as the animated feature of the same name does. However, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage did just that. Opening on November 22, 1991, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage tells the story of Beauty…
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Paul Rudd Joins Ghostbusters 2020 Cast!
The Ghostbusters made a call and the call was answered by Paul Rudd. Rudd will be joining the cast of Ghostbusters 2020 as a teacher in a small town. The news came via a video released by Sony in front of the original Ghostbusters HQ in New York City. “When I heard they were gonna…
