‘Wish’ Trailer: Disney Animation’s 62nd Film Lands In Theaters On November 22

Requests by scripted TV production companies to film on location in Los Angeles plummeted 51% in the first week of the Writers Guild’s strike compared to the same week a year ago, according to FilmLA, the city and county film permit office.

Ready to step into the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios like never before? Well, soon you’ll get your chance.Lighthouse Immersive Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios have announced that Los Angeles will be the next city to premiere Immersive Disney Animation on June 23. The Los Angeles version of Immersive Disney Animation will be housed in Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles – the same venue that was home to the popular Original Immersive Van Gogh – in the iconic former Amoeba Music Building at 6400 Sunset Blvd.Immersive Disney Animation lets you live your favorite Disney animated movies in a new and unique way.

The European Film Academy (EFA) has unveiled 462 film professionals as new members in an announcement timed to coincide with Europe Day on May 9.

When you look at the state of the “Star Wars” franchise, there are two different stories to be told. On the one hand, you have the TV side of things over on Disney+, which seems to be thriving.

May the Fourth be with you, “Star Wars” fans. In honor the “Star Wars Day,” Disney+ has two new “Star Wars” series premiering on the streamer today, along with new trailers for each to build up hype.

Do you folks remember, not that long ago, during Star Wars Celebration, when Kathleen Kennedy told the press that Kevin Feige was never really attached to a “Star Wars” film and it was just the fandom that made it all up? She actually said, “We never discussed an idea,” and basically, gaslit everyone into thinking it was all a rumor. Of course, we know that’s not true because Feige talked about it, Michael Waldron talked about being hired to write a script, and now, we have the Russo Brothers, who not only confirm that Feige was working on a “Star Wars” film with Lucasfilm but that they were discussing possibly signing on to direct.

Though a lot of the attention at film festivals goes to the big studio films from A-list stars and filmmakers, these events are also where film fans go to find the newest voices in cinema. And one of those names appears to be Charlotte Le Bon, the filmmaker behind the upcoming drama, “Falcon Lake.” Debuting at Cannes last year, “Falcon Lake” is landed a spot on our Best Films of 2023 We’ve Already Seen list, and as you can see in the trailer, there’s a good reason for that.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Have you ever wondered how the Wishing Star, the one that so many Disney characters wished upon, came to be? Well, the Magic Kingdom attempts to explain that eternal question in its newest animated musical, “Wish.” “West Side Story” Oscar winner Ariana DeBose voices the main character Asha, who, along with her helpful goat named Valentino, finds out one day that their wishes can literally come true. The film is set in the fantastical kingdom of Rosas, which is ruled over by a king voiced by Chris Pine. Disney, once the gold standard of family films thanks to Pixar and Disney Animation, has recently struggled to score at the box office with its animated offerings. “Encanto,” which was released earlier in the pandemic, was a modest hit given the circumstances, but other releases, like “Lightyear” and “Strange World,” massively flopped in theaters and lost money for the studio. So, Disney needs “Wish” to connect with kids and their parents when the film debuts in theaters on Nov. 22.

A new trailer, poster and image for Disney’s Wish has just been released!

CinemaCon earlier this week, Disney has released the first trailer for its new original musical-comedy film “Wish” online for all to see. Set in the fictional world of Rosas, the film tells the origin story behind Disney’s iconic “wishing star” and follows a 17-year-old girl named Asha (Ariana DeBose) who makes a wish so hard, it literally conjures the wishing star to life.Together, Asha and Star confront the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico (Chris Pine), to save Asha’s community “and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.”Chris Buck (“Frozen”) directs the film alongside Fawn Veerasunthorn (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) from a screenplay by Jennifer Lee (“Frozen”) and Allison Moore (“Manhunt”).“Our heroine, Asha, lives in Rosas, known as the kingdom of wishes,” said Buck in a statement.

Chris Pine is entering the wonderful world of Disney.

Chris Pine went from Disney prince (Into The Woods) to a Disney King!

Chris Pine (“Into the Woods,” “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”) will voice King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy “Wish,” the company announced at CinemaCon on Wednesday.The musical comedy will hit theaters this Thanksgiving.Pine joins Academy Award winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a young woman named Asha in the film. Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom where wishes really do come true.“As the most powerful person in the kingdom, King Magnifico needed to be played by someone who could give all the charm, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is beautifully bringing all of that and then some,” Jennifer Lee, “Wish” executive producer and one of the writers for the film said in a statement.Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, revealed the casting at CinemaCon 2023, highlighting that “Wish” continues Disney Animation’s tradition of bringing epic tales to the big screen for families to experience together over the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond.

Disney’s latest animated offering, “Wish.” The film tells the story of Asha (voiced by “West Side Story” star/Oscar winner Ariana DeBose) who makes a wish on a star to save her home from an unspeakable evil. Chris Pine will be playing the film’s male lead. The footage was, simply enough, one of the film’s big musical numbers.

Disney distribution boss Tony Chambers said Wednesday during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation that Dungeons and Dragons and Star Trek star Chris Pine will voice King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new musical comedy Wish.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Chris Pine has been cast in “Wish,” Walt Disney’s upcoming animated musical. He joins an ensemble that includes Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Alan Tudyk. News that the “Star Trek” star will add his dulcet tones to the family film came at CinemaCon. Pine most recently appeared in “Don’t Worry Darling” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” His credits include “Jack Ryan,” “Into the Woods,” “Hell or High Water” and “Wonder Woman.” “Wish” is written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. The film revolves around an intriguing, slightly meta question: How did the wishing star, which so many Disney characters wished upon, come into the cosmos. The film unfolds in the magical kingdom of Rosas and introduces Asha, an optimist with a sharp wit who deeply cares about her community. When Asha turns to the sky in a moment of need and makes a wish, her plea is answered by a little ball of energy called Star. Together, they team up to save Asha’s community.

Naman Ramachandran Shooting has resumed for the third season of hit series “Aarya” at Jaipur, western India, locations. The producers have revealed a teaser. An adaptation of Dutch show “Penoza,” where a woman has to join a mafia gang and avenge her slain husband, the series is headlined by former Miss Universe and top Bollywood star Sushmita Sen, for whom season 1 was a triumphant comeback after a five-year break due to illness. She plays the title role of Aarya Sareen, a fierce mother who has to keep her family safe from the world of crime. The first season was nominated for best drama series at the International Emmy Awards. The Hotstar Special is produced by Endemol Shine India and Ram Madhvani Films and will stream soon exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Kraven the Hunter. The actor appeared in a pre-taped video introducing the first footage. He described the R-rated film as a Marvel movie heavily grounded in the real world.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Aaron Taylor Johnson beamed in to Las Vegas’ CinemaCon on Monday to show the first footage from his anticipated Marvel comic book film “Kraven the Hunter” — an ultraviolent show of blood and throbbing biceps that pleased the annual convention of theater owners. Taylor-Johnson called the J.C. Chandor-directed project “a Marvel movie grounded heavily in the real world. We know he is a fierce hunter, a highly trained killer.” He then gave an answer to “the internet’s biggest question,” as to whether the film would be rated R. “Fuck yeah it will be rated R,” the star said to huge applause from the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino.

“Succession” star plays the “tormenter” once again in a new reality competition series inspired by James Bond, titled “007’s Road to a Million,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.“I got to see how ordinary people would cope with being on a James Bond adventure,” Cox, 76, said about his new role, according to the outlet. Cox will host as “The Controller” – AKA the emcee – and the one who decides the future of contestants on the new Amazon Studios game show.The series features two-person teams competing to win $1.2 million, shot in locations that are relevant to James Bond, such as the Scottish Highlands, Jamaica and Venice, Italy.