A new documentary called “Ink & Paint” is set to come to Disney’s new streaming platform, Disney+. This new series has eight episodes and takes a Hidden Figures look at a number of women who made many of the Disney animated classics possible with little or no recognition for their work. This series is based […]
The new Disney+ Star Wars series, “The Mandalorian”, will star Pedro Pascal according to Variety. He has apparently been offered the main title role and negotiations are underway. Pedro Pascal has appeared in major TV series such as “Game of Thrones” and “Narcos.” He has also appeared in some movies including “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” […]
During last weeks quarterly results call, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a new documentary series that shares a behind the scenes look at Walt Disney Imagineering will be coming to Disney+. Bob Iger said that this series will include “stories we’ve never really told before and images we have never shared.” It’s explained that the […]
While it’s been rumoured for a while, Disney have now confirmed that a new live action series centered around a Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is coming to Disney’s new Streaming Platform, Disney+. Disney CEO Bob Iger today confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, was […]
Disney’s Chairman, Bob Iger has announced that Lucasfilm is in development on a second Star Wars live-action series for Disney+ that will go into production next year. The series will follow the adventures of Rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star […]
During today’s live audio webcast of Disney’s fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed the service’s name of the Walt Disney Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service, which will be called Disney+. The new streaming platform will feature exclusive content, including new shows based on High School […]
With Disney set to launch its new streaming service next year, Disney is putting some of their biggest franchises onto their new platform to intice subscribers. Following reports of new Marvel shows based on Loki and the Scarlet Witch are being developed, its also being reported by Variety that a new limited series based on […]
Lucasfilm exec Kathleen Kennedy confirmed to reporter Erick Weber that a standalone Star Wars movie focusing on bounty hunter Boba Fett is no longer in development. The movie was originally thought to be part of the “Star Wars Stories” anthology line, which included the previously released Star Wars movies, Solo and Rogue One. This line […]
In this DisKingdom Podcast episode, Roger and James discuss why Netflix has cancelled Marvel’s Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Is this because Disney are planning on bringing the “Heroes For Hire” to their own streaming service? You can watch the video above: Or you can listen to an audio version below: You can help support […]
Sweet Christmas! Netflix have announced that Marvel’s Luke Cage won’t be returning to Netflix for a third season. This comes just days after the Iron Fist show was also announced to be not returning for a third season on Netflix. “Unfortunately, ‘Marvel’s Luke Cage’ will not return for a third season. Everyone at Marvel Television […]
In this DisKingdom Podcast episode, Roger and James discuss what they want to see in the upcoming Disney Streaming Service. New Content, Classic Content and how similar will it be to the UK’s DisneyLife streaming platform. You can watch the video above: Or you can listen to an audio version below: You can help support […]
Disney have announced that Joshua Bassett has been cast in the lead role of the highly anticipated “High School Musical: The Musical,” a series for Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service, which is set to launch in late 2019. It is based on the iconic Emmy® Award-winning “High School Musical” franchise. The series will be filmed […]
Just weeks after the second season of Marvel’s Iron Fist hit Netflix, it’s been confirmed by Disney that the series will not return for a third season on Netflix. Disney told Deadline: “Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, […]
In this DisKingdom Podcast episode, Roger and James discuss recent reports that Piracy rates have increased as companies put more of their content such as movies and TV shows behind paid subscription services. You can watch the video above: Or you can listen to an audio version below: You can help support our site on […]
Aaron LaBerge has been named as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the recently formed Disney Direct-To-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment. In this new role, LaBerge will be DTCI’s first CTO and a key member of the DTCI leadership team, reporting to Chairman Kevin Mayer. He will shape and support ground-breaking […]