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Disney Pixar, has confirmed Woody and Buzz Lightyear will both return in Toy Story 5.The director revealed that the two main characters would be back in the upcoming fifth installment, which was previously announced in February this year.Speaking about the juggle between introducing new characters and continuing established IP in an interview with Variety, Docter said: “We have our share of sequels in the works. We’re doing a sequel to Inside Out, so you get to go back inside the mind of Joy and Sadness.“We have another Toy Story, so Woody and Buzz are back.

Disney+‘s new documentary on Stan Lee.The new film, titled Stan Lee, looks at the late comic artist’s rise to prominence, though in a new statement, Kirby’s son labelled the movie “Stan Lee’s greatest tribute to himself”.Kirby was well known for helping to create a number of well-known Marvel characters, including Captain America, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and Black Panther.“It’s not any big secret that there has always been controversy over the parts that were played in the creation and success of Marvel’s characters,” Neal Kirby said in a statement shared by his daughter Jillian.My father Neal Kirby (Jack Kirby’s son) has asked me to post this written statement in response to the Stan Lee documentary released yesterday on Disney+. pic.twitter.com/V4be2xyEJg— Jillian Kirby (Granddaughter of Jack Kirby) (@Kirby4Heroes) June 17, 2023“Stan Lee had the fortunate circumstance to have access to the corporate megaphone and media, and he used these to create his own mythos as to the creation of the Marvel character pantheon.

Samuel L. Jackson has said he is “still trying figure out why” he has never been in a Black Panther movie.The star, who is set to return as Nick Fury in Marvel‘s Secret Invasion, has appeared in a slew of films in the franchise but he is yet to appear in Wakanda.“I don’t know, it’s kind of up and down for me in an interesting sort of way,” Jackson told Entertainment Tonight.

Avatar: The Way Of Water, Disney has announced that the next three films in James Cameron‘s epic sci-fi franchise have been delayed.Per a report from Variety, Disney has pushed back the third Avatar film by a full year from December 2024 to December 2025. As a result, the two following films in the sci-fi franchise have also delayed by three years to 2029 and 2031 respectively.That means the final film in the Avatar franchise is set to premiere a whopping 22 years after the original 2009 film’s debut.

Samuel L. Jackson has his eyes set on more Marvel.ET's Ash Crossan spoke to Jackson at the premiere of his new Disney+ series, , where he revealed which Marvel franchise he wants to be cast in next.«I don't know, it's kind of up and down for me in an interesting sort of way,» Jackson said of his character, Nick Fury, who first came onto the scene 15 years ago in 2008's . «Because, if I had it my way, I would've been in every Marvel movie 'cause I mean he is Nick Fury, he knows everything that's going on.

While “Star Wars” fans await the premieres of “Ahsoka,” “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” and “The Acolyate,” another anticipated series looms on the release horizon: “Andor” Season 2. And excitement for Tony Gilroy‘s show is well deserved.

The French Connection have taken to social media to express their anger at a scene from the film being censored without warning.Those familiar with William Friedkin’s 1971 drama, which can currently be streamed via the Criterion Channel, were surprised when a new edit approximately ten minutes into the film appeared.The scene in question involves a conversation between characters “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy “Cloudy” Russo (Roy Scheider) and a racial slur is uttered.The sequence has been removed without a trace from the film, with the edited version cutting to the pair’s conversation mid-way through.Disney, who owns the rights to the film following its takeover of Fox in 2019, have been accused of censoring the scene in the US. On Disney+ in the UK and Canada, the film remains unedited.NME has reached out to representatives of Disney and the Criterion Channel for comment.Fans online are unhappy at the news.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets to reclaim the dark saber with Disney+’s hit series, “The Mandalorian.” Created by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “The Lion King”) & Dave Filoni (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars: Rebels”), the show follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) as he fights to protect a child in the outer reaches of the galaxy far, far away.

Netflix has threatened to delete films and TV series from its UK catalogue if new streaming legislation is introduced by the British government.The Media Bill, a draft of which was published online in March, carries a number of proposals that would affect streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+.Under the new laws, streaming content would be subject to regulation by broadcast watchdog Ofcom, and would have to comply with the impartiality laws by which traditional broadcasters are bound.Netflix has submitted a five-page document to the UK parliament’s culture, media and sport committee, outlining the need for “greater clarity”, according to Deadline.The streaming service also criticised the plans calling them “nebulous” and potentially “onerous” for services to enforce.Netflix suggested that it would be forced to pre-emptively “purge” titles “on a regular basis” to avoid sanctions of up to £250,000.“The range and variety of Netflix’s content, generally considered a strength of our offering in terms of maximising choice for British viewers, could equally become a potential source of risk from a compliance perspective if it fell within Ofcom’s remit,” the company added.“Without considerably greater clarity around the scope and application of these provisions, it would inevitably be easier to remove content pre-emptively from our UK catalogue than risk an onerous compliance burden and potential liability.”Meanwhile, Netflix also last week received major backlash over the announcement of their new rules for any subscribers who wish to share their passwords and accounts.In a statement they explained: “Starting today, we will be sending this email to members who are sharing Netflix outside their household in the United

Disney’s remake of The Little Mermaid has been released – check it out below.Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago), the live-action remake stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, alongside Jonah Hauer-King as Eric, Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle and Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder.Other cast members include Javier Bardem as King Triton, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula and Noma Dumezweni as new character Queen Selina, who is Eric’s mother.Alan Menken, who scored and co-wrote songs for the 1989 original, returned to compose the soundtrack for the remake. Along with reworking original classics, Menken co-wrote four new songs with Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights).Those four new songs include a rap-led track called ‘The Scuttlebutt’ for Awkwafina, a new song for Ariel titled ‘For The First Time’ and Prince Eric’s ‘Wild Uncharted Waters’.You can check out the full tracklist and stream the soundtrack below.Speaking to Deadline about adding a new song for Ariel, Marshall said: “Ariel had one song, and we had to hear more from her, even though she loses her voice to become a human.

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Marvel’s Cinematic Universe.The actor joined the MCU as Yelena Belova in the 2021 film Black Widow, before later starring in Disney+ series Hawkeye. She’s set to reprise the role in upcoming superhero team-up film Thunderbolts, opposite Sebastian Stan and David Harbour.Speaking in an interview with Time about juggling indie projects with the MCU, Pugh said: “So many people in the indie film world were really pissed off at me.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max (soon to be, simply, Max), Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+, Starz and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.

The journey for Jin Wang in “American Born Chinese” couldn’t have begun at a more opportune time. The protagonist of Gene Luen Yang’s 2006 graphic novel — now a Disney’s eight-episode series from showrunner Kelvin Yu — springs forth when narratives with an Asian identity are stratospheric-high in demand and popularity.

Now that “The Mandalorian” Season 3 is over, it’s time for “Star Wars” fans to look at what’s ahead on Disney+ later this year. Next up? “Ahsoka” this August, which sees Rosario Dawson reprise her role as the famed Jedi she played in the second season of “The Mandalorian.” But Dawson isn’t the character returning in the upcoming show.

“Daredevil: Born Again” may be the most anticipated Marvel series heading to Disney+ in Phases 5 and 6. And why’s that? For one, the reboot sees Charlie Cox reprise his role as Matt Murdoch from the original Netflix series.

Big Mouth, Sex/Life, Pennyworth and more have all been placed on the chopping block – and it’s expected we’ll see a whole lot more before the year is out.The below list compiles all the major axed shows across streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. Below this, we’ve also listed the shows which are coming to an end this year after running their course, like Succession or Barry.Netflix1899Big MouthBling EmpireBling Empire: New YorkThe ChairDead End: Paranormal ParkHuman ResourcesInside JobLockwood & Co. MindhunterMOSex/LifeAmazon Prime VideoHuntersThree PinesA League Of Their OwnDisney+Big ShotThe Mighty Ducks: Game ChangersThe Mysterious Benedict SocietyNational Treasure: Edge Of HistoryHBO MaxAvenue 5Doom PatrolGossip GirlPennyworthSouth SideTitansHuluKindredRebootCall Me KatBig SkyFantasy IslandPeacockOne Of Us Is LyingVampire AcademyApple TV+The Mosquito CoastPhysicalTruth Be ToldShowtimeAmerican GigoloLet The Right One InThe L Word: Generation QZiweOthersMonarchSnowpiercer PantheonThe ResidentBlood And Treasure Walker: IndependenceTrue LiesKung FuThe WinchestersThe Company You KeepAlaska DailyNCIS: Los AngelesThe GoldbergsHappy ValleySuccessionThe Marvelous Mrs.

Marvel‘s hit Disney+ series Loki has finally received a release date.Per a Variety report, Marvel studio chief Kevin Feige announced yesterday (May 16) that Loki is set to return for its season premiere on October 6.

The Bear – check it out above.Created by Christopher Storer, the FX show’s first season followed award-winning chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) who returns to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop following the suicide of his older brother.As shown in the trailer, the second season picks up after Carmy’s decision to close the shop in order to open a new restaurant. Alongside Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Mass-Bachrach), the trio set a six-month timetable to open the new establishment’s doors.An official synopsis reads: “Season two follows Carmy, Sydney and Richie as they work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot.

The wonders are small but mighty enough in “Crater,” a sincere Disney+ adventure from “Stranger Things” producer Shawn Levy, featuring some of that Netflix series’ pains about coming-of-age. For all that’s knowingly familiar in this crowd-pleaser, “Crater” wins out with craftiness and a mature heart, as director Kyle Patrick Alvarez guides a young cast of rising stars through that great unknown that’s getting older.

Netflix, Disney, Apple, Amazon, Paramount, Warner Bros. and others. On the WGA side, writers are seeking better pay, streaming residuals, safeguards against AI technology that threaten to replace their work, among other issues amid the rise of streaming services.Since the strike was announced, a number of films and TV shows have shut down production in solidarity – or because they can’t move forward without the involvement of writers.

What many saw as inevitable has finally come to pass. During the company’s annual earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the Walt Disney Company will roll out a singular streaming app by the end of 2023.

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.

The Simpsons as Principal Skinner’s cousin on Sunday (May 7).In season 34 episode The Very Hungry Caterpillars, Lowe takes on the role of Peter, who disrupts Skinner’s home life while Springfield is in lockdown at the mercy of a swarm of caterpillars. This awkward dynamic is viewed by Bart Simpson, after Skinner accidentally leaves his webcam on following a video chat.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, who also shared a first look at Lowe’s character, the actor said: “It’s rarer and rarer to find firsts for me in the business, and this is a big one.

Ed Sheeran is brought to tears as he thinks about the death of his friend, Jamal Edwards. In the Disney+ documentary, , the GRAMMY-winning singer breaks down the personal and intimate events in 2022 that inspired him to complete his album, . On Feb. 20, 2022 — just one day after Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, got the news about her cancer -- the singer found out that Edwards, the founder of SBTV and a British music executive, had died.

Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, are getting candid about her cancer diagnosis. In the Disney+ documentary,, the GRAMMY-winning singer breaks down the personal and intimate events in 2022 that inspired him to complete his album, . Throughout the limited docuseries, which is broken down into four parts,,, and, Sheeran and Seaborn open up about her cancer diagnosis and the effects it has had in their relationship. In episode one, Seaborn — who has remained largely out of the spotlight, details the diagnosis.

Ed Sheeran and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, are sharing details about their sweet love story.Ahead of Sheeran's anticipated new album,  (pronounced ), Disney+ drops the four-part docuseries, , which follows the singer-songwriter after he learns of life-changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life.ET exclusively premieres a sneak peek from the docuseries, which focuses on how Sheeran's 2017 ballad, «Perfect,» was inspired by Seaborn, the early days of their romance, losing touch and then reconnecting years later.«I remember writing 'Perfect' in a basement in London and it was the first few weeks of us dating,» shares the 32-year-old, saying he got «goosebumps» writing the melody. «I remember emailing it to her and then being like, 'Oh, this is a bit heavy.'»«We were friends at school.

Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony under the umbrella of the Californian trade association the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).The Board of Directors of the @WGAwest and the Council of the @WGAeast, acting upon the authority granted to them by their memberships, have voted unanimously to call a strike, effective 12:01 AM, Tuesday, May 2.— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) May 2, 2023“Though our Negotiating Committee began this process intent on making a fair deal, the studios’ responses have been wholly insufficient given the existential crisis writers are facing,” the WGA said.

Disney+'s anticipated new series featuring Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, , is less than a month away from premiering, and ET has the exclusive first look at five new character posters!Based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang,  tells the story of Jin Wang (Ben Wang), an average teenager juggling his high school social life with his home life. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.The elaborate new key art spotlights five of the main characters in the expansive tale — Yeoh's Guanyin, Wang's Jin, Quan's Freddy Wong, Daniel Wu's Monkey King and Jimmy Liu's Wei-Chin — and offers intriguing Easter eggs for the adventure that awaits them all.See the exclusive posters below.Watch the official trailer below.Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han and Sydney Taylor also star in the series from executive producer/showrunner Kelvin Yu.Destin Daniel Cretton directs and executive produces, alongside Melvin Mar, Jake Kasdan, Erin O'Malley, Asher Goldstein and Yang.drops May 24 on Disney+.

Only Murders In The Building has been revealed.Steve Martin dropped the release date during his You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today! touring show alongside co-star Martin Short at the Walt Disney Theater. Dr.