Disney will release two major upcoming films, Cruella and Marvel’s Black Widow, simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming platform, Disney+. The announcement reflects continued pandemic safety concerns, and signals that major Hollywood studios are still hedging their bets that audiences won’t be fully ready to return to theaters even …
Read More »Disney Plus Shares Trailer for First-Ever Unscripted Muppets Series
On Wednesday, Disney Plus released the first trailer for Muppets Now, the Muppets’ first-ever unscripted series, premiering July 31st. The wacky six-episode show stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang performing improv and sketch comedy with a variety of celebrity guests. (In the trailer, Kermit is …
Read More »Woody Meets Forky in First 'Toy Story 4' Teaser Trailer
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the Toy Story gang – plus a talking spork – reunite in the first teaser-trailer for Toy Story 4. The 90-second clip, soundtracked by Judy Collins’ “Both Sides Now,” finds the toys enjoying a sunny day before the viewer is introduced to “Forky,” …
Read More »Pixar Chief John Lasseter Taking Leave of Absence After Harassment Allegations
John Lasseter, one of the founders of Pixar and the chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, will take a leave of absence from the company after a report detailed a history of alleged sexual harassment and misconduct, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Per a staff memo, …
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