Epic Games’ Fortnite has dominated the industry for over half a decade now. The Battle Royale game has been a massive hit around the world and without a doubt, the collaborations are one of the main reasons why the title has continued to stay relevant.
Epic Games has worked with various musicians, movies, video games, and anime franchises in the past, allowing players to rep skins from their favorite franchises. Rumors are suggesting that another major collaboration is on its way and this time, it’s not Marvel or Dragon Ball.
The Simpsons Are Coming To Fortnite
A popular X account that covers Fortnite leaks, SamLeakss, has revealed that The Simpsons are coming to the game very soon.
The collaboration is reportedly in development and it comes from the same anonymous source that leaked the upcoming Fortnite and Disney Shop + Avatar collaboration. With Chapter 5 Season 4 right around the corner, fans...
Epic Games has worked with various musicians, movies, video games, and anime franchises in the past, allowing players to rep skins from their favorite franchises. Rumors are suggesting that another major collaboration is on its way and this time, it’s not Marvel or Dragon Ball.
The Simpsons Are Coming To Fortnite
A popular X account that covers Fortnite leaks, SamLeakss, has revealed that The Simpsons are coming to the game very soon.
The collaboration is reportedly in development and it comes from the same anonymous source that leaked the upcoming Fortnite and Disney Shop + Avatar collaboration. With Chapter 5 Season 4 right around the corner, fans...
- 8/12/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Disney fans, mark your calendars for summer 2026! The beloved Toy Story franchise is set to return with its fifth installment. Announced at this year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Pixar and Disney dropped exciting hints about what to expect from Toy Story 5. At D23 Expo, Pete Docter teased some surprises: I think it’ll be surprising. It’s got some really cool stuff that you haven’t seen before. Director Andrew Stanton also hinted at the plot during his onstage appearance: This time around, it’s toy meets tech. It’s going to be fun, and we can’t wait for you all see...
- 8/11/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The official announcement at D23 of Pixar’s Andrew Stanton writing and directing “Toy Story 5” is a big deal. Stanton has co-written the previous four “Toy Story” films, receiving Oscar nominations for the original and the third film.
But now as a director, he finally gets to be in total control of the franchise he helped establish. So if there was going to be a fifth “Toy Story,” he’s the perfect director for a couple of reasons.
The first is that, since “Wall-e,” Stanton has been fascinated with science fiction and the dangers of ubiquitous technology. The story for the fifth “Toy Story” allows him to double down on that fascination.
“Let’s be real,” Stanton told the packed Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday night. “Toys have some serious competition these days with phones, tablets, and technology everywhere. So, this time around, it’s toys vs. tech.
But now as a director, he finally gets to be in total control of the franchise he helped establish. So if there was going to be a fifth “Toy Story,” he’s the perfect director for a couple of reasons.
The first is that, since “Wall-e,” Stanton has been fascinated with science fiction and the dangers of ubiquitous technology. The story for the fifth “Toy Story” allows him to double down on that fascination.
“Let’s be real,” Stanton told the packed Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday night. “Toys have some serious competition these days with phones, tablets, and technology everywhere. So, this time around, it’s toys vs. tech.
- 8/10/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Inside Out 2 recently became Pixar's highest-grossing movie ever and, riding high from that success, the studio brought plenty of surprises to D23 last night (as we first reported earlier today on Toonado.com).
Pete Docter was on hand to reveal that the studio's first original series Win or Lose will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on December 6.
Directed, written and executive produced by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates, and produced by David Lally, the new series reveals what it feels like to be in the shoes of eight different characters - the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire - as they prepare for a championship softball game.
Will Forte lends his voice to the coach and the first teaser and poster have been released.
Pickles, huddle up! #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first ever original series, is available on December 6 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/3m4x...
Pete Docter was on hand to reveal that the studio's first original series Win or Lose will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on December 6.
Directed, written and executive produced by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates, and produced by David Lally, the new series reveals what it feels like to be in the shoes of eight different characters - the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire - as they prepare for a championship softball game.
Will Forte lends his voice to the coach and the first teaser and poster have been released.
Pickles, huddle up! #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first ever original series, is available on December 6 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/3m4x...
- 8/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney has confirmed that its $2 billion-plus Frozen IP will get a three-quel in 2027. Disney exec Jennifer Lee, who is also one of the directors of Frozen and Frozen II, released a concept art of the film at the ongoing D23 event. The film was inspired by Christian Andersen’s old fairy tale The Snow Queen. The two films grossed a total of $2.76 billion at the box office.
A still from Frozen | Walt Disney Pictures.
Lee also hinted at a potential fourth film in the franchise, which obviously draws a comparison to Pixar’s seminal four-part film franchise, Toy Story. From the numbers and the success of Inside Out 2 & Despicable Me 4, the Frozen franchise is likely to surpass the $3 billion-grossing franchise.
Disney Announces Frozen 3 And The Franchise Is All Set To Overthrow Another Pixar Film Series Anna and Olaf from Frozen II | Walt Disney Pictures
The Academy Award-winning...
A still from Frozen | Walt Disney Pictures.
Lee also hinted at a potential fourth film in the franchise, which obviously draws a comparison to Pixar’s seminal four-part film franchise, Toy Story. From the numbers and the success of Inside Out 2 & Despicable Me 4, the Frozen franchise is likely to surpass the $3 billion-grossing franchise.
Disney Announces Frozen 3 And The Franchise Is All Set To Overthrow Another Pixar Film Series Anna and Olaf from Frozen II | Walt Disney Pictures
The Academy Award-winning...
- 8/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
At this year’s D23 entertainment showcase, new details were revealed about the upcoming fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise. Fans were given a simple title reveal and the announcement that Woody would be reuniting with the gang.
Get excited for their next chapter as Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang all return for #ToyStory5, coming to theaters Summer 2026! #D23 pic.twitter.com/w5yrlbkpYP
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024
Following the controversial end of Toy Story 4, Woody left the gang to join his old flame, Bo Peep, after being separated for years. Many were unhappy with this decision as it went against what Woody had been about in the previous three movies — the loyalty a toy has for its owner.
After much speculation about whether or not we would see him appear in this new film, Woody is now back and tackling a new age threat that all toys face: technology.
Get excited for their next chapter as Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang all return for #ToyStory5, coming to theaters Summer 2026! #D23 pic.twitter.com/w5yrlbkpYP
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024
Following the controversial end of Toy Story 4, Woody left the gang to join his old flame, Bo Peep, after being separated for years. Many were unhappy with this decision as it went against what Woody had been about in the previous three movies — the loyalty a toy has for its owner.
After much speculation about whether or not we would see him appear in this new film, Woody is now back and tackling a new age threat that all toys face: technology.
- 8/10/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Pixar took the centerstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase Panel at D23 on Friday, August 9th, revealing a number of exciting new projects including Toy Story 5, Incredibles 3, and an Inside Out spin-off series coming to Disney+.
The biggest news of the night may have been the announcement of Toy Story 5, set for release in 2026. The film will be written and directed by Andrew Stanton, who helmed Wall-e, Finding Nemo, and Finding Dory. He also wrote the previous Toy Story films, including 2019’s Toy Story 4.
At D23, Stanton spoke about how the Toy Story toys have always tried to be there for their kids. “Their jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what our kids are obsessed with today: electronics.” He then revealed the below concept art, featuring Woody, Buzz, Forky, Jessie, Rex, and others facing their new mortal enemy: a tablet screen.
The biggest news of the night may have been the announcement of Toy Story 5, set for release in 2026. The film will be written and directed by Andrew Stanton, who helmed Wall-e, Finding Nemo, and Finding Dory. He also wrote the previous Toy Story films, including 2019’s Toy Story 4.
At D23, Stanton spoke about how the Toy Story toys have always tried to be there for their kids. “Their jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what our kids are obsessed with today: electronics.” He then revealed the below concept art, featuring Woody, Buzz, Forky, Jessie, Rex, and others facing their new mortal enemy: a tablet screen.
- 8/10/2024
- by Ben Kaye
- Consequence - Film News
Last year, we learned that "Toy Story 5" would be coming to theaters in 2026, but that was pretty much all we knew about Pixar's sequel to its longest-running and arguably most beloved film franchise. Thankfully, though, Disney and Pixar have revealed some more information about the upcoming follow-up at tonight's D23 Expo panel presentation in Anaheim, and /Film's Jacob Hall was on hand to experience it in person.
Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who directed animated movies like "A Bug's Life," "Finding Nemo," "Wall*E," and "Finding Dory," is officially returning to the studio to write and direct "Toy Story 5." This is a homecoming for him in more ways than one: He's spent the past several years directing live-action TV shows like "Better Call Saul," "3 Body Problem," and more, and Stanton was also one of the credited writers on the original "Toy Story" way back in 1995.
As for the plot,...
Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who directed animated movies like "A Bug's Life," "Finding Nemo," "Wall*E," and "Finding Dory," is officially returning to the studio to write and direct "Toy Story 5." This is a homecoming for him in more ways than one: He's spent the past several years directing live-action TV shows like "Better Call Saul," "3 Body Problem," and more, and Stanton was also one of the credited writers on the original "Toy Story" way back in 1995.
As for the plot,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
A few weeks after a Doom-filled San Diego Comic-Con, it's time for another big night of Marvel Studios news as Kevin Feige is set to take the stage at the D23 Expo for the Disney Entertainment Showcase, which will spotlight a number of major upcoming releases from Walt Disney Studios, including a number of major MCU titles.
With their Sdcc panel keeping the focus on next year's theatrical releases - Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps - and only one major casting reveal with Robert Downey Jr. being announced as Doctor Doom, the Marvel portion of tonight's Disney showcase is expected to primarily focus on the studio's upcoming Disney+ lineup, namely Agatha All Along, Ironheart, and Daredevil: Born Again, although we wouldn't rule out new looks at the films as well.
However, many are also hopeful that Feige and company will choose this...
With their Sdcc panel keeping the focus on next year's theatrical releases - Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps - and only one major casting reveal with Robert Downey Jr. being announced as Doctor Doom, the Marvel portion of tonight's Disney showcase is expected to primarily focus on the studio's upcoming Disney+ lineup, namely Agatha All Along, Ironheart, and Daredevil: Born Again, although we wouldn't rule out new looks at the films as well.
However, many are also hopeful that Feige and company will choose this...
- 8/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With “Inside Out 2” blowing the roof off the summer box office, Disney and Pixar are all steam ahead on the sequel train. Next up on the slate is a return to the IP that reshaped the world of animation, “Toy Story 5.” Disney CEO Bob Iger announced development on the new installment in early 2023, with a release date later being set for June 19, 2026. At the same time as Iger’s announcement came, Buzz Lightyear star Tim Allen also shared via X, formerly known as Twitter, that he would be lending his voice to the iconic character once again. Though it had been rumored Pixar brain trust member and creative mainstay Andrew Stanton would be directing the 5th entry in the long-running animated film series, his involvement was confirmed at D23 today, in addition to new details being revealed.
Stanton has contributed to every “Toy Story” script since the inception of the inaugural Pixar film,...
Stanton has contributed to every “Toy Story” script since the inception of the inaugural Pixar film,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
“Win or Lose,” Pixar’s first original, long-form series for Disney+, was previewed at 2022’s D23 and again last summer at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France. And then … crickets.
Well, at Friday night’s D23 presentation, we got the release date — December 6 — for “Win or Lose,” and they showed a new trailer, which you can watch below.
Pickles, huddle up! #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first ever original series, is available on December 6 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/3m4x7lr5L3
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024
The series, created by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates — story artists who worked on “Toy Story 4” — centers around a middle school softball game. (Go Pickles!) Each episode is told from a different perspective – it could be one of the kids, it could be the umpire, it could be one of the kids’ parents like it was in the episode that was screened at Annecy last year.
Well, at Friday night’s D23 presentation, we got the release date — December 6 — for “Win or Lose,” and they showed a new trailer, which you can watch below.
Pickles, huddle up! #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first ever original series, is available on December 6 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/3m4x7lr5L3
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024
The series, created by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates — story artists who worked on “Toy Story 4” — centers around a middle school softball game. (Go Pickles!) Each episode is told from a different perspective – it could be one of the kids, it could be the umpire, it could be one of the kids’ parents like it was in the episode that was screened at Annecy last year.
- 8/10/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Pixar’s next installment of the “Toy Story” series is starting to take shape, as it was officially announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday that “Finding Nemo” director Andrew Stanton will write and co-direct the upcoming project hitting theaters in 2026.
Stanton will co-direct with McKenna Jean Harris, who directed the Disney+ animated short “Ciao Alberto” based on the film “Luca.”
Stanton says that in the new film, Woody and the gang will find their jobs to make kids happy facing their toughest challenge yet: electronics. The crowd laughed at a concept art of all the toys looking sadly at a kid gazing a tablet from under the bed covers.
Stanton also revealed that there will be an army of Buzz Lightyear toys that are controlled by computers that will make things miserable for everyone.
Stanton is one of the founding fathers of Pixar, having served as writer...
Stanton will co-direct with McKenna Jean Harris, who directed the Disney+ animated short “Ciao Alberto” based on the film “Luca.”
Stanton says that in the new film, Woody and the gang will find their jobs to make kids happy facing their toughest challenge yet: electronics. The crowd laughed at a concept art of all the toys looking sadly at a kid gazing a tablet from under the bed covers.
Stanton also revealed that there will be an army of Buzz Lightyear toys that are controlled by computers that will make things miserable for everyone.
Stanton is one of the founding fathers of Pixar, having served as writer...
- 8/10/2024
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Ahead of the release of "Cuckoo," I asked Dan Stevens in an interview where his character, Herr König, ranked in his roster of "freaky lil' weirdos." Instead of being a terrible parent and admitting which child is the gold star, he took the more diplomatic route. "I mean, I love all my weird little freaks equally," he says. "I couldn't possibly put them in order, but he's definitely up there in terms of how fun they were to play, largely because of the environment that was created." I can't argue with the answer and I respect his refusal to play favorites, but I am not Dan Stevens, and therefore, I have no qualms about highlighting all of my favorite weird performances of his, and ranking them so as to appease the almighty algorithm that requires such things. This is by no means a definitive list, but 10 of his absolute finest.
- 8/9/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Blake Lively’s romance drama “It Ends With Us” has been banned in Qatar due to kissing scenes.
The country’s censorship committee has blocked the PG-13 film, from Sony Pictures and Wayfarer Studios, from a theatrical release, sources close to the film tell Variety.
“It Ends With Us” features kissing scenes and a non-graphic sex scene in which the characters keep their undergarments on.
Qatar has very strict censorship rules and a history of banning American movies, including Greta Gerwig’s women-empowerment comedy “Barbie,” the animated superhero adventure “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Eternals” — all of which were rated PG-13 in the U.S.
Qatar also blocked the R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings,” in which Jennifer Lawrence goes nude; the “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear,” which features a gay kiss; Pixar’s “Onward,” for a vague reference to a lesbian...
The country’s censorship committee has blocked the PG-13 film, from Sony Pictures and Wayfarer Studios, from a theatrical release, sources close to the film tell Variety.
“It Ends With Us” features kissing scenes and a non-graphic sex scene in which the characters keep their undergarments on.
Qatar has very strict censorship rules and a history of banning American movies, including Greta Gerwig’s women-empowerment comedy “Barbie,” the animated superhero adventure “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Eternals” — all of which were rated PG-13 in the U.S.
Qatar also blocked the R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings,” in which Jennifer Lawrence goes nude; the “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear,” which features a gay kiss; Pixar’s “Onward,” for a vague reference to a lesbian...
- 8/9/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Just last week, Marvel Studios adjusted its upcoming release schedule, with the company removing an untitled July 24, 2026 film from its upcoming slate. But surprisingly, Blade, the film that seems to have the most uncertainty surrounding it remained unchanged.
Marvel Studios release schedule:
2024
Sept 18 — ‘Agatha’
2025
Feb 14 — ‘Captain America 4’
May 3 — ‘Thunderbolts’
Jul 25 — ‘Fantastic Four’
Nov 7 — ‘Blade’
2026
Feb 13 — Tba
May 1 — ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Nov 6 — Tba
2027
May 7 — ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
Jul 23 — Tba
Nov 5 — Tba pic.twitter.com/VvZbDlxUM1
— Mcu Content (@MarvelsContent) August 2, 2024
Yet today, in Disney CEO Bob Iger's Q3 Fy24 earnings statement, the top exec pointed to a number of upcoming Marvel projects as a reason for investors to feel bullish about the company's upcoming fiscal performance and he listed every 2025 Marvel project, except for one.
A joint statement from Iger and Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston reads, "Looking at our upcoming theatrical slate, we are excited to bring audiences a...
Marvel Studios release schedule:
2024
Sept 18 — ‘Agatha’
2025
Feb 14 — ‘Captain America 4’
May 3 — ‘Thunderbolts’
Jul 25 — ‘Fantastic Four’
Nov 7 — ‘Blade’
2026
Feb 13 — Tba
May 1 — ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Nov 6 — Tba
2027
May 7 — ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
Jul 23 — Tba
Nov 5 — Tba pic.twitter.com/VvZbDlxUM1
— Mcu Content (@MarvelsContent) August 2, 2024
Yet today, in Disney CEO Bob Iger's Q3 Fy24 earnings statement, the top exec pointed to a number of upcoming Marvel projects as a reason for investors to feel bullish about the company's upcoming fiscal performance and he listed every 2025 Marvel project, except for one.
A joint statement from Iger and Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston reads, "Looking at our upcoming theatrical slate, we are excited to bring audiences a...
- 8/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
1999 is often cited as one of the best years in cinema history -- if not the single greatest year. From "The Matrix" to "The Sixth Sense" and everything in between, it's a year that birthed a number of classics that we'd be lucky to get within a five-year span, let alone a single year. One of the films on that impressively long list is director Brad Bird's feature directorial debut "The Iron Giant." Now cited as one of the most cherished animated films of the '90s, it was rather shockingly a straight-up flop in its day. Why, exactly? Warner Bros. is almost solely to blame.
As "The Iron Giant" celebrates its 25th anniversary, it's worth looking back at the film about a young boy named Hogarth in the '50s who befriends a curious robot who is designed as a weapon yet becomes this boy's best friend. It's...
As "The Iron Giant" celebrates its 25th anniversary, it's worth looking back at the film about a young boy named Hogarth in the '50s who befriends a curious robot who is designed as a weapon yet becomes this boy's best friend. It's...
- 8/6/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Every successful animation studio had its own humble beginnings, and Pixar knows how far it has come with the success of its latest project, Inside Out 2. But, before all the movies released after the turn of the century, they took pride in their first feature-length animated film, Toy Story, which opened in theaters in 1995.
Toy Story 4 / Pixar Animation Studios
At the time, animation was already pushing the limits in filmmaking. The technology was limited, as compared to what artists have now, but they did get the job done. However, those parameters also affected the full artistic vision of the studio.
Toy Story Proves Pixar’s Modest Start Despite One Strange Detail
Anyone who grew up watching John Lasseter’s Toy Story back in 1995 would have never noticed, but there is one creepy detail in the first installment that would absolutely send shivers down the spine. In the first scene,...
Toy Story 4 / Pixar Animation Studios
At the time, animation was already pushing the limits in filmmaking. The technology was limited, as compared to what artists have now, but they did get the job done. However, those parameters also affected the full artistic vision of the studio.
Toy Story Proves Pixar’s Modest Start Despite One Strange Detail
Anyone who grew up watching John Lasseter’s Toy Story back in 1995 would have never noticed, but there is one creepy detail in the first installment that would absolutely send shivers down the spine. In the first scene,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Online design platform Canva has set an unusual deal with the Walt Disney Co. for a limited-time use of 10 key characters from the Mouse House vault in connection with Disney’s biannual D23 fan convention.
Disney icons including Sorcerer Mickey, Princess Tiana, the Mandalorian, Joy of “Inside Out” and Woody of “Toy Story” are among the well-known properties that will be made available to paid subscribers to Canva’s platform of online design tools. The Disney-branded graphics will be made available starting Aug. 9, coinciding with the Aug. 9-11 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif., through Sept. 30.
Canva sees Disney characters as a natural fit with its audience and with Disney enthusiasts who are known for elaborate cosplay and other creative endeavors that lend themselves to tools on the Canva platform.
What’s more, Disney CEO Bob Iger is an investor and board member of the privately held Australian firm.
Disney icons including Sorcerer Mickey, Princess Tiana, the Mandalorian, Joy of “Inside Out” and Woody of “Toy Story” are among the well-known properties that will be made available to paid subscribers to Canva’s platform of online design tools. The Disney-branded graphics will be made available starting Aug. 9, coinciding with the Aug. 9-11 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif., through Sept. 30.
Canva sees Disney characters as a natural fit with its audience and with Disney enthusiasts who are known for elaborate cosplay and other creative endeavors that lend themselves to tools on the Canva platform.
What’s more, Disney CEO Bob Iger is an investor and board member of the privately held Australian firm.
- 8/1/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Hanks revealed that his type-2 diabetes might have been the result of him rapidly gaining and losing weight for his roles. The actor has gone to extreme lengths to give a memorable performance in films like Cast Away and Philadelphia, including changing his physical appearance for the role.
Hanks mentioned that the continuous weight changes may have affected his health. He said that he had spoken to other actors who had gone through similar issues due to their extreme commitments. He mentioned that he would avoid such roles in the future.
Tom Hanks Attributed His Diabetes To His Acting Roles A still from Sully | Credits: Warner Bros.
Actor Tom Hanks has given some of the best performances of the past few decades. In films such as Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, Sully, Captain Philips, and more, the actor has portrayed extremely tested individuals who would emerge victorious against all odds.
Hanks mentioned that the continuous weight changes may have affected his health. He said that he had spoken to other actors who had gone through similar issues due to their extreme commitments. He mentioned that he would avoid such roles in the future.
Tom Hanks Attributed His Diabetes To His Acting Roles A still from Sully | Credits: Warner Bros.
Actor Tom Hanks has given some of the best performances of the past few decades. In films such as Saving Private Ryan, Forrest Gump, Sully, Captain Philips, and more, the actor has portrayed extremely tested individuals who would emerge victorious against all odds.
- 8/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The team behind the broadcast of last week’s Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony are among the finalists for this year’s Ibc Innovation Awards, which honor collaborative initiatives in media, entertainment and technology.
The awards will be handed out Sept. 15 at the Rai Amsterdam during the annual Ibc Convention and presented in five categories: Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere, Social Impact, and Environment & Sustainability.
Nominees across these categories include Olympic Broadcasting Services, the NFL, NHL, Laliga, Disney/Pixar, France Télévisions and NBCUniversal.
“This year’s entries once again showcased the global reach and appeal of the Ibc Innovation Awards with projects of the highest quality received from six continents,” said jury chair Fergal Ringrose. “Meanwhile, constantly evolving delivery methods and audience consumption patterns demand that content producers around the globe must innovate dynamically in order to stay relevant and competitive in the modern media and entertainment technology ecosystem.”
The...
The awards will be handed out Sept. 15 at the Rai Amsterdam during the annual Ibc Convention and presented in five categories: Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere, Social Impact, and Environment & Sustainability.
Nominees across these categories include Olympic Broadcasting Services, the NFL, NHL, Laliga, Disney/Pixar, France Télévisions and NBCUniversal.
“This year’s entries once again showcased the global reach and appeal of the Ibc Innovation Awards with projects of the highest quality received from six continents,” said jury chair Fergal Ringrose. “Meanwhile, constantly evolving delivery methods and audience consumption patterns demand that content producers around the globe must innovate dynamically in order to stay relevant and competitive in the modern media and entertainment technology ecosystem.”
The...
- 7/31/2024
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
From the creatives behind Toy Story, Cars, A Bug’s Life, and Shrek comes Spellbound, an enchanting animated adventure from Skydance Animation and Netflix. The trailer introduces us to Princess Ellian, voiced by the talented Rachel Zegler. In this magical tale, a mysterious spell transforms Ellian’s parents into formidable monsters, plunging the kingdom of Lumbria into chaos. With her tenacity and resolve, Ellian embarks on a journey to save both her family and her kingdom. The Narrative Journey Vicky Jenson has worked mostly in animation but she’s done a ton of tv, a bunch of commercials and even a regular movie.
- 7/31/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Over three decades later, it’s still Tool Time.
Love him or hate him, there’s no doubt that, in the history of convicted cocaine traffickers who made millions by pretending to be “blue collar” dads on ABC sitcoms, Tim Allen is the absolute kingpin. Allen’s rebrand from felon to family comedian back in 1991 was one of the most inexplicable and profitable pivots in the history of entertainment, and today, two smash-hit sitcoms and four Toy Story films later, the only white powder the general public associates with the man whom Michigan police caught smuggling almost a pound and a half of cocaine through Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in 1978 is the snow speckled on his fake white beard in that Santa Clause streaming show.
Now, at 71, the Home Improvement star is ready to start a brand new project making the exact same jokes that have earned him his...
Love him or hate him, there’s no doubt that, in the history of convicted cocaine traffickers who made millions by pretending to be “blue collar” dads on ABC sitcoms, Tim Allen is the absolute kingpin. Allen’s rebrand from felon to family comedian back in 1991 was one of the most inexplicable and profitable pivots in the history of entertainment, and today, two smash-hit sitcoms and four Toy Story films later, the only white powder the general public associates with the man whom Michigan police caught smuggling almost a pound and a half of cocaine through Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in 1978 is the snow speckled on his fake white beard in that Santa Clause streaming show.
Now, at 71, the Home Improvement star is ready to start a brand new project making the exact same jokes that have earned him his...
- 7/30/2024
- Cracked
Tom Hanks’ versatile talent has seen him play many diverse and challenging characters across many decades. Through these varied roles, the Oscar winner has portrayed protagonists who have mostly been some of the most upstanding and inspiring people with towering virtues and qualities.
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
2002’s Road to Perdition was a shift from this image for Hanks. The film based on Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel of the same name, saw the celebrity channel negative shades as a mob enforcer and a father who shares a complex relationship with his son. The Forrest Gump star was well aware though, that it wasn’t all that easy for fans to forget his quintessential ‘nice guy’ image.
Playing An Anti-Hero Still Made Fans See Tom Hanks In a Positive Light
In the 2002 film Road To Perdition directed by Sam Mendes, Tom Hanks plays a killer who along with his son,...
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
2002’s Road to Perdition was a shift from this image for Hanks. The film based on Max Allan Collins‘ graphic novel of the same name, saw the celebrity channel negative shades as a mob enforcer and a father who shares a complex relationship with his son. The Forrest Gump star was well aware though, that it wasn’t all that easy for fans to forget his quintessential ‘nice guy’ image.
Playing An Anti-Hero Still Made Fans See Tom Hanks In a Positive Light
In the 2002 film Road To Perdition directed by Sam Mendes, Tom Hanks plays a killer who along with his son,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Rachel Zegler is on a mission to save her parents in the first trailer for Spellbound, the upcoming Netfilx and Skydance Animation feature.
Zegler voices Ellian, the daughter of the king and queen of Lumbria. After a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters, she must go on a mission to save her family and the kingdom. The feature was previously set up at Apple, but moved to Netflix when Skydance Animation departed Apple for a pact with the streaming giant.
John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane and Tituss Burgess also voice star in the feature. Shrek co-director Vicky Jenson helms the project, which has a script from Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda.
The trailer touts the work of Skydance Animation boss John Lasseter (without naming him), noting the film comes from the mind behind his Pixar hits such as Toy Story and Cars. Lasseter, who joined Skydance...
Zegler voices Ellian, the daughter of the king and queen of Lumbria. After a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters, she must go on a mission to save her family and the kingdom. The feature was previously set up at Apple, but moved to Netflix when Skydance Animation departed Apple for a pact with the streaming giant.
John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane and Tituss Burgess also voice star in the feature. Shrek co-director Vicky Jenson helms the project, which has a script from Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda.
The trailer touts the work of Skydance Animation boss John Lasseter (without naming him), noting the film comes from the mind behind his Pixar hits such as Toy Story and Cars. Lasseter, who joined Skydance...
- 7/30/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix have dropped the first look at their upcoming animated film. Watch the Spellbound trailer below.
Last year, Netflix vowed to focus on quality over quantity, and the streaming service is still on a mission to bring over plenty of talent to assure audiences Netflix is the number one place to watch your entertainment.
Spellbound is their latest animated film, and Netflix has just released the very first trailer for the Skydance Animation production. The film features the voice talents of half of Hollywood, making it a very appealing project for Netflix to release.
Watch the first Spellbound trailer below.
Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson, who is best known for co-directing Shrek and Shark Tale. Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda are in charge of the script.
The film also has a ridiculously stacked voice cast. Rachel Zegler provides the voice for the film’s protagonist Ellian, who...
Last year, Netflix vowed to focus on quality over quantity, and the streaming service is still on a mission to bring over plenty of talent to assure audiences Netflix is the number one place to watch your entertainment.
Spellbound is their latest animated film, and Netflix has just released the very first trailer for the Skydance Animation production. The film features the voice talents of half of Hollywood, making it a very appealing project for Netflix to release.
Watch the first Spellbound trailer below.
Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson, who is best known for co-directing Shrek and Shark Tale. Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda are in charge of the script.
The film also has a ridiculously stacked voice cast. Rachel Zegler provides the voice for the film’s protagonist Ellian, who...
- 7/30/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
From the creatives behind Toy Story, Cars, A Bug’s Life, and Shrek comes Spellbound, a whimsical animated adventure from Skydance Animation for the whole family! What happens when the rulers of a kingdom become magically transformed into monsters, and their only hope of being restored is their determined daughter and a population of frightened followers in the grips of panic? We’re about to find out, thanks to Skydance’s Spellbound trailer!
Here’s the official synopsis for Spellbound courtesy of Netflix:
Every kid has trouble getting along with their parents sometimes, but this is ridiculous. In the new animated adventure Spellbound, Ellian (voiced by Rachel Zegler) squares off with her mother and father, the king and queen of Lumbria. But this isn’t your typical family drama — a mysterious spell has transformed Ellian’s parents into massive, rampaging monsters.
Beneath all of the magic and mayhem, Spellbound is a human story,...
Here’s the official synopsis for Spellbound courtesy of Netflix:
Every kid has trouble getting along with their parents sometimes, but this is ridiculous. In the new animated adventure Spellbound, Ellian (voiced by Rachel Zegler) squares off with her mother and father, the king and queen of Lumbria. But this isn’t your typical family drama — a mysterious spell has transformed Ellian’s parents into massive, rampaging monsters.
Beneath all of the magic and mayhem, Spellbound is a human story,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Rotten Tomatoes might just be a review aggregator, but its influence is significant — inordinate, you might say. The website that should give you a rough guide as to what critics think about a film has become the arbiter of whether a film is deemed good or not, or in Rt parlance, "fresh" or "rotten." This binary would be fine if Rt wasn't as influential as it is, but these days the Tomatometer's reach is wide, and our adherence to its decrees often borders on unflinching. A green splat is enough to put most casual viewers off a film, which is a shame because that means hordes of people are overlooking unfairly-maligned classics like "The Comedy," or worse, the delights of the seven John Travolta movies to achieve a 0% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
On the other end of the spectrum, there are a handful of movies that have garnered a rare 100% rating,...
On the other end of the spectrum, there are a handful of movies that have garnered a rare 100% rating,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In the 1990s, Tim Allen was one of the biggest family comedy stars in the game. Beginning his career as a stand-up comic at the Comedy Store, his brand of family-friendly, relatable comedy made him stand out from his contemporaries. This led to ABC building a sitcom around him, Home Improvement. The show, where he played Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, became one of the biggest shows of the nineties, regularly ranking near the top of the Nielsen ratings. It wasn’t a critical darling, but families loved it, with Allen becoming a household name.
However, his career hit a turning point in 1994 when he signed on to star in Disney’s The Santa Clause, where he played an everyday businessman who becomes the heir apparent to Santa’s mantle. The film was a total smash, making him a movie star overnight. The following year, he voiced Buzz Lightyear in the first Pixar movie,...
However, his career hit a turning point in 1994 when he signed on to star in Disney’s The Santa Clause, where he played an everyday businessman who becomes the heir apparent to Santa’s mantle. The film was a total smash, making him a movie star overnight. The following year, he voiced Buzz Lightyear in the first Pixar movie,...
- 7/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
On the heels of well-received mainstream video game adaptations like HBO’s The Last of Us or Prime Video’s Fallout, the timing of fantasy dramedy short film Chuck and Fern couldn’t be more appropo. Making its world premiere at the Oscar and BAFTA qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival on Friday, the short follows the story of two video game characters, Chuck (Lorena Jorge), a D-List villain, and Fern (Mateo Mpinduzi-Mott), a happy-go-lucky Link inspired swordsman as they face an existential crisis when they learn that the child playing their game is facing some tough times at home. Here, playwright-filmmaker Henry Alexander Kelly spoke with Deadline about the importance of creative escape, the power of crowdfunding and working with fellow Afro-Latino cast and crew.
Deadline: This video game-based film relies on video game inspirations and references. But more than that, it’s about something deeper. It’s about domestic abuse.
Deadline: This video game-based film relies on video game inspirations and references. But more than that, it’s about something deeper. It’s about domestic abuse.
- 7/27/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’re as terminally online as I am, you see Tony Hale’s face every day.
The actor best known for “Veep” and “Arrested Development” is a household name for comedy fans, even if he enjoys a degree of anonymity in his day-to-day.
“People are just really nice,” he told IndieWire, along with an anecdote of the previous night when a restaurant hostess shared her appreciation of his work. “But then — my wife is from Alabama — I go to Alabama and no one’s watching or has watched ‘Veep’ or ‘Arrested.’ So it’s not that kind of really high fame.”
It’s the kind of fame that prompts people to shout “Buster!” at him in the street, or character-specific things like “You’ve got two hands” — the kind of fame that comes from being on two heavily-memed shows, at least one of which was all over social media...
The actor best known for “Veep” and “Arrested Development” is a household name for comedy fans, even if he enjoys a degree of anonymity in his day-to-day.
“People are just really nice,” he told IndieWire, along with an anecdote of the previous night when a restaurant hostess shared her appreciation of his work. “But then — my wife is from Alabama — I go to Alabama and no one’s watching or has watched ‘Veep’ or ‘Arrested.’ So it’s not that kind of really high fame.”
It’s the kind of fame that prompts people to shout “Buster!” at him in the street, or character-specific things like “You’ve got two hands” — the kind of fame that comes from being on two heavily-memed shows, at least one of which was all over social media...
- 7/26/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney have officially launched a bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max for new and existing subscribers.
The offering is available to new and existing subscribers for $16.99 per month with ads and $29.99 per month without ads — a savings of up to 38% compared to the price of the services purchased separately.
The bundle will give subscribers access to the media giants’ portfolio of brands, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars and Warner Bros.
The partnership also includes franchises like “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Frozen,” “The Avengers,” “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” “Batman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter,” as well as upcoming projects like “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4, “Agatha All Along” and “The Penguin.”
Here’s how to change your plan if you’re an existing subscriber:
How do I change my plan to the Disney+, Hulu,...
The offering is available to new and existing subscribers for $16.99 per month with ads and $29.99 per month without ads — a savings of up to 38% compared to the price of the services purchased separately.
The bundle will give subscribers access to the media giants’ portfolio of brands, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars and Warner Bros.
The partnership also includes franchises like “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Frozen,” “The Avengers,” “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” “Batman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter,” as well as upcoming projects like “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4, “Agatha All Along” and “The Penguin.”
Here’s how to change your plan if you’re an existing subscriber:
How do I change my plan to the Disney+, Hulu,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle officially launched in the U.S. on Thursday.
The offering, which can be purchased on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites, is available to new and existing subscribers for $16.99 per month with ads and $29.99 per month without ads — a savings of up to 38% compared with the price of the services purchased separately.
The bundle will give subscribers access to the media giants’ portfolio of brands, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars, Warner Bros. and many more.
The partnership also includes franchises like “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Frozen,” “The Avengers,” “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” “Batman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter,” as well as upcoming projects like “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4, “Agatha All Along” and “The Penguin.”
Disney+ standalone is currently available...
The offering, which can be purchased on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites, is available to new and existing subscribers for $16.99 per month with ads and $29.99 per month without ads — a savings of up to 38% compared with the price of the services purchased separately.
The bundle will give subscribers access to the media giants’ portfolio of brands, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Star Wars, Warner Bros. and many more.
The partnership also includes franchises like “Family Guy,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Frozen,” “The Avengers,” “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” “Batman,” “Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter,” as well as upcoming projects like “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4, “Agatha All Along” and “The Penguin.”
Disney+ standalone is currently available...
- 7/25/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Dragons, Jedis, Marvel and DC superheroes, Harry Potter, Disney princesses — and more from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — are now available to stream for a reduced monthly price.
Starting Thursday, July 25, the new Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle goes on sale in the U.S. Eligible new and existing subscribers can purchase the three-way bundle for $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads.
Buy Now Three-way Bundle $16.99/Month
On the ad-supported side, that’s a savings of up to 38.8% compared with the price of the services purchased separately. You can save nearly 35% on the no-ads bundle compared with the regular monthly standalone prices.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — who are otherwise fierce competitors — announced plans for the bundle in early May. Available only in the U.S., the bundle provides content from across each media company’s portfolio of brands, including Disney, HBO, Hulu, Warner Bros. Pictures, FX, ABC,...
Starting Thursday, July 25, the new Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle goes on sale in the U.S. Eligible new and existing subscribers can purchase the three-way bundle for $16.99/month with ads and $29.99/month without ads.
Buy Now Three-way Bundle $16.99/Month
On the ad-supported side, that’s a savings of up to 38.8% compared with the price of the services purchased separately. You can save nearly 35% on the no-ads bundle compared with the regular monthly standalone prices.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — who are otherwise fierce competitors — announced plans for the bundle in early May. Available only in the U.S., the bundle provides content from across each media company’s portfolio of brands, including Disney, HBO, Hulu, Warner Bros. Pictures, FX, ABC,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
The Joy for Pixar's summer smash-hit sequel Inside Out 2 continues! First, Kelsey Mann's follow-up to Pete Docter's beloved 2015 emotional odyssey bagged a record-breaking opening weekend at the box office, blitzing its way to a $295 million open as it became the Envy of its blockbuster peers. It didn't take long then for the film to become 2024's first billion dollar box office hit, allaying any Fear of flagging cinemagoing figures after a slow start to the summer. And now Pixar are really living the life of Riley (in more ways than one) as their emotional coming-of-age caper has just toppled 2019's Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.
With a current total cume of $1.462 billion taken in just six weeks, Inside Out 2 now finds itself nestled between the continued adventures of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and co and high-octane action sequel Top Gun...
With a current total cume of $1.462 billion taken in just six weeks, Inside Out 2 now finds itself nestled between the continued adventures of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and co and high-octane action sequel Top Gun...
- 7/25/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Tom Hanks is known for his good-guy roles in films and is often considered to be one of the greatest actors of the generation. Hanks has played iconic characters such as Saving Private Ryan’s John Miller, Toy Story’s Woody, and the eponymous character in Forrest Gump, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor.
While Hanks has not been a part of a major franchise yet, the two-time Oscar winner was reportedly being tapped to play a legendary character in the Star Trek: The Next Generation film. Though he was never cast as Zefram Cochrane, Hanks mentioned that he would have jumped at the opportunity of starring alongside Patrick Stewart.
Tom Hanks Was Considered For A Role In Star Trek: First Contact Tom Hanks in Cloud Atlas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Tom Hanks is a self-confessed Star Trek fan with The Next Generation being his favorite. The...
While Hanks has not been a part of a major franchise yet, the two-time Oscar winner was reportedly being tapped to play a legendary character in the Star Trek: The Next Generation film. Though he was never cast as Zefram Cochrane, Hanks mentioned that he would have jumped at the opportunity of starring alongside Patrick Stewart.
Tom Hanks Was Considered For A Role In Star Trek: First Contact Tom Hanks in Cloud Atlas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
Tom Hanks is a self-confessed Star Trek fan with The Next Generation being his favorite. The...
- 7/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. You can read all of our magazine stories here.
Transformers One sheds light on the earliest era of Cybertronian history fans have seen yet. Set billions of years prior to the films, on Cybertron before it was ravaged by the Autobot/Decepticon Civil War, the story follows young miners Orion Pax and D-16, two best friends who are destined to become the bitter rivals we now know as Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Adopting an American accent that renders him virtually unrecognizable on first listen, Chris Hemsworth lends his voice to the movie as Orion Pax/Optimus Prime opposite Bryan Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron. Stepping into the iconic role and effectively sharing the reins with the great Peter Cullen is a tall task, but there are few actors better equipped to handle this kind of pressure than the MCU Og.
Transformers One sheds light on the earliest era of Cybertronian history fans have seen yet. Set billions of years prior to the films, on Cybertron before it was ravaged by the Autobot/Decepticon Civil War, the story follows young miners Orion Pax and D-16, two best friends who are destined to become the bitter rivals we now know as Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Adopting an American accent that renders him virtually unrecognizable on first listen, Chris Hemsworth lends his voice to the movie as Orion Pax/Optimus Prime opposite Bryan Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron. Stepping into the iconic role and effectively sharing the reins with the great Peter Cullen is a tall task, but there are few actors better equipped to handle this kind of pressure than the MCU Og.
- 7/23/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When it debuted in 1993, the legal drama Philadelphia made an immense impact on critics and moviegoers. The reason for this was how the movie presented sensitive subjects like AIDS and homophobia on screen. Directed under the vision of Jonathan Demme, the movie had Tom Hanks in the lead, playing the role of Andrew Beckett, a lawyer who gets fired from his law firm because of his homosexuality and AIDS-positive status.
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993) || TriStar Pictures
He employs Joe Miller, a homophobic small-time attorney played by Denzel Washington, to fight against this prejudice. But Washington wasn’t the first choice of the makers. Interestingly, comedic icons like Bill Murray and Robin Williams were being considered for his role. But destiny had other plans.
Not Denzel Washington, but Robin Williams and Bill Murray were being eyed for Philadelphia
Inspired by real-life events, the sole aim of the makers before creating this...
Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993) || TriStar Pictures
He employs Joe Miller, a homophobic small-time attorney played by Denzel Washington, to fight against this prejudice. But Washington wasn’t the first choice of the makers. Interestingly, comedic icons like Bill Murray and Robin Williams were being considered for his role. But destiny had other plans.
Not Denzel Washington, but Robin Williams and Bill Murray were being eyed for Philadelphia
Inspired by real-life events, the sole aim of the makers before creating this...
- 7/15/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
People just love the Minions. With "Despicable Me 4" continuing to tear it up at the global box office, the franchise has crossed a major milestone, making a bit of history in the process. Illumination's signature series of films has now collectively crossed the $5 billion mark worldwide, making it the first animated franchise in history to do so. What's more, if things continue to go the way they're going, that number will be $6 billion and counting in just a few years.
"Despicable Me 4" once again topped the charts over the weekend, pulling in $44.6 million domestically in its second weekend. That represents just a 40% drop week-to-week following the sequel's record-setting opening weekend. Internationally, Gru and the Minions held strong as well, pulling in another $87.9 million from overseas markets. That puts the movie's running total at $437.8 million worldwide, with a lot of gas left in the tank. More importantly, it was...
"Despicable Me 4" once again topped the charts over the weekend, pulling in $44.6 million domestically in its second weekend. That represents just a 40% drop week-to-week following the sequel's record-setting opening weekend. Internationally, Gru and the Minions held strong as well, pulling in another $87.9 million from overseas markets. That puts the movie's running total at $437.8 million worldwide, with a lot of gas left in the tank. More importantly, it was...
- 7/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
One of Walt Disney World’s oldest attractions is about to get a brand new facelift after five decades. The Country Bear Jamboree has been operating at the Main Kingdom since opening day on October 1st, 1971. The musical animatronic show was based on the Disneyland attraction of the same name (which closed in 2001). However, with the show becoming less popular over time, Disney is seeking to rejuvenate interest with a new theme.
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will see the colorful cast of characters go from singing their own playlist to covers of various Disney film songs. Each song is sung by a specific set of characters, and each is given a country twist.
Full Song List:
– “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” (Five Bear Rugs)
– “Try Everything” from Zootopia
– “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid (Romeo McGrowl)
– “A Whole New World” from Aladdin (Wendell & Teddi Barra)
– “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins...
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will see the colorful cast of characters go from singing their own playlist to covers of various Disney film songs. Each song is sung by a specific set of characters, and each is given a country twist.
Full Song List:
– “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” (Five Bear Rugs)
– “Try Everything” from Zootopia
– “Kiss the Girl” from The Little Mermaid (Romeo McGrowl)
– “A Whole New World” from Aladdin (Wendell & Teddi Barra)
– “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins...
- 7/14/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
“Longlegs,” an occult-tinged horror mystery about an FBI agent on the trail of a serial killer, opened to a phenomenal $22.6 million, easily outgrossing “Fly Me to the Moon,” a $100 million dollar rom-com featuring two of Hollywood’s brightest stars.
To pull off that upset, “Longlegs” got a lift from some sensational reviews, as well as a creepy performance by Nicolas Cage. The film’s opening weekend results are a record-breaking debut for Neon, the indie distributor that did an outstanding job of generating word-of-mouth for “Longlegs” thanks to a viral marketing campaign. It was one that saw the studio create a “90s-style website” highlighting the gruesome crimes of its antagonist, as well as a phone number that people could call to hear a demented message from Cage. It’s a page right out of the playbooks of previous cult hits like “The Blair Witch Project,” where it worked so well...
To pull off that upset, “Longlegs” got a lift from some sensational reviews, as well as a creepy performance by Nicolas Cage. The film’s opening weekend results are a record-breaking debut for Neon, the indie distributor that did an outstanding job of generating word-of-mouth for “Longlegs” thanks to a viral marketing campaign. It was one that saw the studio create a “90s-style website” highlighting the gruesome crimes of its antagonist, as well as a phone number that people could call to hear a demented message from Cage. It’s a page right out of the playbooks of previous cult hits like “The Blair Witch Project,” where it worked so well...
- 7/14/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Disney’s “The Lion King” (currently in theaters for a limited run), which coincides with the release of Barry Jenkins’ prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King” (December 20). The 2D blockbuster and pop culture phenomenon (directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff) was an early digital pioneer. This was vital in introducing a live-action aesthetic with dynamic camera movement and dramatic lighting to its “Circle of Life” adventure story, starring Simba and company, set in the African Pride Lands.
This propelled Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake in 2019, driven by an innovative virtual production workflow and a Nat Geo-like doc aesthetic. Although it was marketed as “live action” and not submitted for animated Oscar consideration, this was clearly keyframe-animated by Mpc, which nonetheless earned a VFX Oscar nomination (production supervised by Rob Legato).
This, in turn, has led Jenkins to strive for greater emotional nuance and...
This propelled Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake in 2019, driven by an innovative virtual production workflow and a Nat Geo-like doc aesthetic. Although it was marketed as “live action” and not submitted for animated Oscar consideration, this was clearly keyframe-animated by Mpc, which nonetheless earned a VFX Oscar nomination (production supervised by Rob Legato).
This, in turn, has led Jenkins to strive for greater emotional nuance and...
- 7/13/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Toy Story has spanned into a beloved animated franchise since its release in 1995. The subsequent movies and merchandise have secured its place as a timeless classic today. Filled with memorable characters and enchanting tales, the franchise’s appeal has risen thanks to the talents of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and more. Having brought several unforgettable characters to life, recently some videos from the first Toy Story movie went viral.
Buzz Lightyear and Woody in 1995’s Toy Story | Pixar Animation Studios
In the behind-the-set videos, Hanks and Allen can be seen recording lines, and Allen’s reaction to Hanks’ brilliant delivery has even left fans shocked, who are in awe of the Oscar-winning actor’s talent.
Toy Story’s Behind-the-Scenes Video Leaves Fans Shocked
A still from Toy Story 4
Toy Story was no less than a groundbreaking feature, first released by Pixar in 1995. Now a cult classic that continues to...
Buzz Lightyear and Woody in 1995’s Toy Story | Pixar Animation Studios
In the behind-the-set videos, Hanks and Allen can be seen recording lines, and Allen’s reaction to Hanks’ brilliant delivery has even left fans shocked, who are in awe of the Oscar-winning actor’s talent.
Toy Story’s Behind-the-Scenes Video Leaves Fans Shocked
A still from Toy Story 4
Toy Story was no less than a groundbreaking feature, first released by Pixar in 1995. Now a cult classic that continues to...
- 7/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Sustaining the magic of a franchise is not an easy feat for filmmakers and producers, especially in the ever-evolving and competitive landscape of Hollywood. But few film series like the Despicable Me franchise are doing wonders, even after being animated films with a compact audience base.
Gru (Steve Carell) and Gru Jr. in Chris Renaudʼs Despicable Me 4 | Universal Studios, Illumination
Therefore, after releasing their fourth installment recently, the Despicable Me 4 director offered an intriguing update about the future of the franchise. During a recent Variety interview, filmmaker Chris Renaud stated the possibility of another sequel, after the whirlwind opening for Illumination’s latest.
Despicable Me 4 Director Hinted at Another Potential Sequel
Following the iconic opening for Illumination’s latest installment Despicable Me 4, filmmaker Chris Renaud sat for an interview with Variety. Addressing the franchise’s roots in France, especially after introducing a French villain in the latest sequel,...
Gru (Steve Carell) and Gru Jr. in Chris Renaudʼs Despicable Me 4 | Universal Studios, Illumination
Therefore, after releasing their fourth installment recently, the Despicable Me 4 director offered an intriguing update about the future of the franchise. During a recent Variety interview, filmmaker Chris Renaud stated the possibility of another sequel, after the whirlwind opening for Illumination’s latest.
Despicable Me 4 Director Hinted at Another Potential Sequel
Following the iconic opening for Illumination’s latest installment Despicable Me 4, filmmaker Chris Renaud sat for an interview with Variety. Addressing the franchise’s roots in France, especially after introducing a French villain in the latest sequel,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
“First time in a long time I didn’t hear any buzz at all about a July 4th blockbuster movie,” a friend texted me last week. His message struck me as odd, since I can’t turn a corner without being bombarded by mutant Minions: The yellow pranksters keep showing up on billboards, product tie-ins, pop-up ads. My friend is engaged to be married, with a baby on the way, but he’s not a parent yet, and he’s clearly not thinking like one.
The reality is this: The weekend that once belonged to Will Smith — and which hosted a geriatric Indiana Jones’ return last year — has long been the domain of “Despicable Me” movies. For seven of the last 14 years, Illumination Entertainment has planted one of its toon tentpoles (which also include “The Secret Life of Pets”) on or immediately after Independence Day weekend. Their latest behemoth,...
The reality is this: The weekend that once belonged to Will Smith — and which hosted a geriatric Indiana Jones’ return last year — has long been the domain of “Despicable Me” movies. For seven of the last 14 years, Illumination Entertainment has planted one of its toon tentpoles (which also include “The Secret Life of Pets”) on or immediately after Independence Day weekend. Their latest behemoth,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
The Country Bears have had a makeover. The long-running Country Bear Jamboree attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida is reopening this month after being dark for six months, with a familiar look but a new name, a new script and a new score made up mostly of classic Disney songs sung by Americana musicians including Mac McAnally, Allison Russell, Chris Thile and Emily Ann Roberts.
The newly renamed “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” now has McAnally, a country singer-songwriter who is most widely known for being a decades-long mainstay of Jimmy Buffett’s band, serving as the producer and arranger of all the musical material for the revamped attraction. He also sings country-fied versions of “Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) and “Fixer-Upper” (from “Frozen”) as a member of the voice cast.
Recent Americana Grammy winner Russell is the voice of Teddi Barra, joined by Thile — the Nickel Creek/Punch...
The newly renamed “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” now has McAnally, a country singer-songwriter who is most widely known for being a decades-long mainstay of Jimmy Buffett’s band, serving as the producer and arranger of all the musical material for the revamped attraction. He also sings country-fied versions of “Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) and “Fixer-Upper” (from “Frozen”) as a member of the voice cast.
Recent Americana Grammy winner Russell is the voice of Teddi Barra, joined by Thile — the Nickel Creek/Punch...
- 7/10/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s new version of the Country Bear Jamboree, the “Country Bear Musical Jamboree,” debuted today for some people ahead of its official opening on July 17. With recent Disney “refreshes,” I expect the worst but hope for the best. But this one isn’t terrible.
I am a Disney purist, so take that as you will, but even I could see that the “Country Bear Jamboree” needed a major refresh, and I didn’t want to see it leave Frontierland or be replaced with “Toy Story.” Since Disney CEO Bob Iger is on a quest to see how much IP he can shove into every park, I was concerned about using newer Disney songs.
The good!
The animatronics look fantastic! They looked pretty dingy and old before the refresh and now they look great.
All our old favorites were back!
Henry, the Five Bear Rugs, Trixie, Bunny, Bubbles, Beulah, Teddi,...
I am a Disney purist, so take that as you will, but even I could see that the “Country Bear Jamboree” needed a major refresh, and I didn’t want to see it leave Frontierland or be replaced with “Toy Story.” Since Disney CEO Bob Iger is on a quest to see how much IP he can shove into every park, I was concerned about using newer Disney songs.
The good!
The animatronics look fantastic! They looked pretty dingy and old before the refresh and now they look great.
All our old favorites were back!
Henry, the Five Bear Rugs, Trixie, Bunny, Bubbles, Beulah, Teddi,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
As we look ahead to the cinematic landscape of 2026, Hollywood’s future appears brimming with highly anticipated releases. While Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Part 2 and an untitled Star Wars film are generating buzz, they appear to face stiff competition from a slew of other exciting projects.
Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in The Batman | DC Studios, Warner Bros.
Capturing the imagination of moviegoers everywhere, Timothée Chalamet’s Dune 3, and other films like Moana Live-Action, Avengers 5, and even Jordan Peele’s next film are setting the bar high for 2026. Almost snatching the spotlight from Robert Pattinson’s DC flick, the long list of upcoming movies is creating a buzz around the globe.
2026 Awaits Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Part 2 and an Untitled Star Wars Film
The film industry is currently abuzz with excitement surrounding Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Part 2 and a mysterious Star Wars movie. After Matt Reeves...
Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in The Batman | DC Studios, Warner Bros.
Capturing the imagination of moviegoers everywhere, Timothée Chalamet’s Dune 3, and other films like Moana Live-Action, Avengers 5, and even Jordan Peele’s next film are setting the bar high for 2026. Almost snatching the spotlight from Robert Pattinson’s DC flick, the long list of upcoming movies is creating a buzz around the globe.
2026 Awaits Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Part 2 and an Untitled Star Wars Film
The film industry is currently abuzz with excitement surrounding Robert Pattinson’s The Batman Part 2 and a mysterious Star Wars movie. After Matt Reeves...
- 7/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The dynamic duo of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg is straight out of Hollywood’s finest, most eminent echelons. While they didn’t join their professional forces until the Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, the two filmmakers had been pals long before Spielberg directed Hanks in the 1998 war flick.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Elena Ternovaja via Wikimedia Commons
Ever since then, their projects have been nothing short of a tour de force. Just look at Band of Brothers – one episode in the HBO miniseries and you’ll find your mouth hanging in a big, wide O. Despite their illustrious odysseys together, however, there is one thing the Catch Me If You Can director regrets about his partnership with Hanks.
Steven Spielberg Lamented Not Working on This Tom Hanks Film
The first time the film industry’s trailblazing producer found himself bewitched by Tom Hanks‘ charms was back in the ’80s thanks...
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Elena Ternovaja via Wikimedia Commons
Ever since then, their projects have been nothing short of a tour de force. Just look at Band of Brothers – one episode in the HBO miniseries and you’ll find your mouth hanging in a big, wide O. Despite their illustrious odysseys together, however, there is one thing the Catch Me If You Can director regrets about his partnership with Hanks.
Steven Spielberg Lamented Not Working on This Tom Hanks Film
The first time the film industry’s trailblazing producer found himself bewitched by Tom Hanks‘ charms was back in the ’80s thanks...
- 7/9/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
When it comes to undisputed cinematic classics, there are several films that have cemented their standing amid the greatest ever made. "Citizen Kane," "The Godfather," "Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia." What's that? You've never heard of "Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia?" I'm not sure what you philistines have been watching but I'll have you know this short film currently holds a prestigious 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Yes, the website that has made a business out of slapping percentage scores on art has decreed that "Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia" is one of a handful of films worthy of the elusive "perfect" score. That means it sits alongside James Cameron's seminal 1984 effort "The Terminator" and Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece "Stalker," both of which also hold 100% ratings and coincidentally are the only two perfect sci-fi movies ever made according to Rt (along with two of the "Toy Story" movies).
Why is any of this important?...
Yes, the website that has made a business out of slapping percentage scores on art has decreed that "Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia" is one of a handful of films worthy of the elusive "perfect" score. That means it sits alongside James Cameron's seminal 1984 effort "The Terminator" and Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece "Stalker," both of which also hold 100% ratings and coincidentally are the only two perfect sci-fi movies ever made according to Rt (along with two of the "Toy Story" movies).
Why is any of this important?...
- 7/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The “Despicable Me” franchise began in 2010 with the first animated film from creators/writers Sergio Pablos, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. The story focuses on a former supervillain turned secret agent named Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), and his adorable yellow sidekicks, the Minions. The original movie raked in $251.7 million in the United States alone, and $543 million total worldwide. Because of that breakout success, Universal Pictures and Illumination wanted more, more, more. Hence, there have been three “Despicable Me” direct sequels plus two spin-offs, “Minions” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
In addition to the six feature films, the ever-growing franchise includes several short films, a TV special, video games, and a Universal Studios ride. “Despicable Me” is the highest-grossing animated film franchise of all time, earning more than $4.6 billion (and counting), with “Shrek” in second place and “Toy Story” in third place.
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In addition to the six feature films, the ever-growing franchise includes several short films, a TV special, video games, and a Universal Studios ride. “Despicable Me” is the highest-grossing animated film franchise of all time, earning more than $4.6 billion (and counting), with “Shrek” in second place and “Toy Story” in third place.
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- 7/7/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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