With the streaming platforms expanding worldwide, many governments are starting to introduce or have introduced rules on streaming platforms like Disney+ having to create local content. This is being done to help protect local entertainment businesses and jobs, plus protect local languages and culture. Europe already has rules for this, which is why Disney announced […]
This week, Disney+ launched its new general entertainment brand “Star” internationally with some new “Star Originals”, including “Love, Victor”, which is a sequel/spin-off of the 20th Century Studios film, “Love, Simon”. “Love, Victor” is about a closeted gay teenager who is forced to come out after being blackmailed. The series stars Michael Cimino as Victor, […]
During December’s Investor Day event, it was announced that Disney is working on a new modern version of the classic Disney movie “Swiss Family Robinson” about a family shipwrecked on a desert island. With the Disney+ series being created by Ron Moore (“Outlander”) and Jon Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Swiss Family Robinson is a modern […]
Following the news that Disney is developing a sequel to the Disney+ Original film, “Stargirl”, Deadline has reported that Judy Greer has joined the film and will be playing a character called Ana, who is Stargirl’s mother. In the first “Stargirl” film, it follows an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the […]
Following the success of the release of last years Disney+ Original movie, “Stargirl”, Disney is now starting work on a sequel. In the first “Stargirl” film, it follows an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world. According to THR, […]
Disney is currently developing a brand new potential franchise project for Disney+ that will be exploring characters from Disney Theme Parks and their movies. This will be part of a “Magic Kingdom Universe”. According to THR, Ron Moore is developing this new franchise and is has previously created “For All Mankind” for Apple TV+ and […]
After a few month hiatus, we’re back with another Disney+ battle. This week I’ll be comparing a classic from the Disney Renaissance and a 3D animated princess film from the Disney Revival. It’s “Aladdin” against “Tangled.” Let’s see who wins this week’s battle. 1. PROTAGONIST In “Aladdin,” our main character is Aladdin a thief who […]
Bernard and Miss Bianca are back and this time they are headed to Australia to rescue a little boy who has been captured by a poacher in “The Rescuers Down Under.” This is the first Disney animated sequel released in theaters, and for my money, is still the absolute best Disney animated sequel of all […]
One of the biggest announcements out of December’s Investor Day event was that Walt Disney Studios is working on a new live-action version of Pinocchio. This new film will leverage state-of-the-art CGI to bring Pinocchio to life. A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become […]
Disney has released some new details on the upcoming Disney+ Original series “Big Shot”, which stars John Stamos as a basketball coach called Marvyn Korn. The ABC signature series also stars Jessalyn Gilsig, Richard Robichaux, Sophia Mitri Schloss and Yvette Nicole Brown. Here is the official description for “Big Shot”: After getting ousted from his […]
Mickey Mouse is a band leader who is trying to lead an orchestra in a performance of the “William Tell Overture” in “The Band Concert.” But, Donald Duck, who is working as a vendor, keeps pulling out a flute and trying to sway the orchestra to change its tune to “Turkey in the Straw.” After […]
On February 19, Disney Plus subscribers in the U.S. and European nations celebrated the long-awaited release of The Muppet Show. Since it premiered in fall 1976, the entire run of producer/puppeteer Jim Henson’s beloved variety-comedy show has never been widely available in any format. Technically, The Muppet Show is still not available in its entirety […]
New casting details on the upcoming Disney+ Original movie, “Cheaper By The Dozen” has been revealed by Deadline. This new remake will star Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff as the parents in the film. And now the 10 children has been cast in the film, including Journee Brown, Kyle Rogers, Andre Robinson, Caylee Blosenski, Aryan […]
Disney has released a brand-new sneak peek at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” reveals the new original song, “Lead the Way,” written and performed by Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter, Jhené Aiko. Oscar-nominated, Emmy and Grammy-winning composer James Newton-Howard (“News of the World,” “A Hidden Life,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald”) […]
Disney has released a new featurette on the upcoming animated film “Raya and the Last Dragon”. In this video, we get to see behind-the-scenes at the making of Disney’s stunning, epic fantasy-adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The video stars Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina, along with filmmakers, who give information on what inspired the […]