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Toniebox, the toy beloved by parents keen to minimise screen time, has kicked off a huge Black Friday sale.The brand has started their Black Friday sale early, offering big discounts on many of their most loved characters, from Frozen to Batman.The Toniebox is a squishy speaker that doubles as a musical storybox for children.This colourful cube has a slot for special characters, known as Tonies, which when placed on top, play stories, songs or music related to that character. Every Toniebox comes with a unique starter Creative-Tonie, allowing parents or grandparents to record their own voices onto the gadget.This is perfect for storytime when families can't be together.There are over 200 extra Tonie characters available for purchase, catering to all ages and interests, including Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, Spider-Man, Coco-Melon and classic stories from authors like Julia Donaldson, Paddington Bear and more.

historically long actors’ strike and fear their industry will be “decimated” by the move.The Screen Actors Guild struck a deal to get actors and performers back to work on Nov. 9 after the 118-day strike, but the stunt workers who keep Marvel movies action-packed and help actors look superhuman on screensay the offered deal threatens their future.“I’m terrified [this contract] is going to decimate the stunt industry,” Stuntwoman’s Association of Motion Pictures member Heidi Pascoe exclusively told The Post.“The stunt community — [which] is really small — is really getting screwed over.

Star Wars film, saying it’s “not what I expected”.Back in April, fans at Star Wars Celebration were given a major surprise when it was announced that Ridley would be reprising the role of Rey in a brand-new movie set after the events of The Rise Of Skywalker.In a new interview with Collider, Ridley discussed her surprise appearance at SWC and also revealed that she already knows the film’s plot.The actress explained that, while she was promoting her film Sometimes I Think About Dying at the Sundance Film Festival in February, she had not yet been approached by LucasFilm and Disney about a return to Star Wars.“I was asked something when I was there and strangely, people were asking me stuff and I was like,’No, I’m not doing another one.’ Then it all happened after I came back. It was such a nice reception,” she said.“I was shitting myself before I went on stage, because no one knew I was going to that. No one knew I was going to Celebration, bar like Kathy [Kennedy] and there were a couple of people.

Disney Pixar’s awaited Toy Story 5 could very well see the return of Tim Allen and Tom Hanks.Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Allen – who voices Buzz Lightyear in the beloved Toy Story franchise – revealed to the talkshow host that Disney has reached out to both him and Tom Hanks for a fifth Toy Story film. Tom Hanks famously voices the role of Woody.When asked by Fallon if a fifth Toy Story film was in the works, Allen replied: “Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen.

Tim Allen and Tom Hanks could be returning as Buzz Lightear and Woody in “Toy Story 5.”On Tuesday night’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Allen, 70, revealed that he and Hanks, 67, are in talks to get back behind the mic.“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on,” Allen said of a fifth film in the 28-year-old franchise. “He actually said it was going to happen.

A Murder At The End Of The World reunites The OA creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij for a modern take on a murder mystery.The series premiered on Hulu and Disney+ on November 14, with new episodes released weekly until mid-December.A Murder At The End Of The World stars The Crown’s Emma Corrin as Darby Hart, an amateur sleuth and true crime writer, who gets invited to a secluded retreat in Iceland by a reclusive billionaire, along with eight more guests. But soon after the group’s arrival, one of the guests is found dead, and Hart has to find the killer before they claim any more victims.The show also stars Marling as Lee Andersen and Harris Dickinson in the role of Bill Farrah.

“Mary Poppins” and “Peter Pan,” the reason being that it’s a nostalgia trip for the studio’s 100th anniversary. Well, as far as birthday celebrations go, “Wish” is about as special as throwing your “I’m a century old!” bash at a rest-stop Arby’s.Will young kids enjoy themselves? Of course.

Lily Allen looks like a different person after unveiling a dramatic new hair transformation that was seemingly inspired by the Disney character, Ariel.The 38 year old Smile singer took to Instagram to show off her new red locks as she stood beside the train tracks in the New York City Subway. Gone was her previous faded-pink pixie cut, and in its place were flowing red hair, over which she wore a black beanie hat.

Eurovision star Sara Tavares, who represented Portugal in the 1994 contest, has sadly passed away at just 45 after a a decade-long fight with a brain tumour. Sara is fondly remembered for her performance of "Chamar a Musica" in Dublin, which secured one of Portugal's best results ever in the competition when she finished eighth. Her family announced the heartbreaking news of her passing to Portugese media, with tributes for the singer quickly pouring in across social media.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one fan wrote: "Sara Tavares was such a talent, with a beautiful voice and an amazing discography, and I’m so saddened to hear of her passing.

All aboard the Tardis for an adventure in space and time as Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary. Fan favourite David Tennant returns as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as his companion, Donna Noble, in three specials from showrunner Russell T Davies. All three left the hit series 13 years ago, but Russell says that despite having moved on to write such series as A Very English Scandal, It’s A Sin and Nolly, he has never stopped thinking about Doctor Who.

the real life to the storybook, princesses are an enduring source of disruption and discourse. Capricorn cartoon daddy Walt Disney ushered in the OG era of animated princesses with the release of “Snow White” in 1937, followed by “Cinderella” in 1950 and “Sleeping Beauty” in 1959 — so many female protagonists, so many deeply unrealistic relationship expectations. You win some, you lose some, folks.

Bob Geldof has revealed that there are plans to release a new Live Aid IMAX film.Geldof, a former member of The Boomtown Rats turned activist, and ex-Ultravox co-lead singer Midge Ure, organised the concert held on July 13, 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia.Live Aid was attended by about 72,000 people at London’s Wembley Stadium, and, simultaneously more than 89,000 people at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, US. An estimated 1.9billion people from across 130 countries watched the TV broadcast.A 20th anniversary event called Live 8 was held in 2005 at venues in G8 countries and South Africa.Speaking at this week’s EnergaCamerimage cinematography film festival, Geldof reflected on his career and the concert before revealing that an IMAX film about Live Aid could be on the way to cinemas soon.

After poor theatrical showings throughout 2023, and Marvel Studios and the MCU teetering for the first time after “The Marvels,” many look to Disney in anticipation of what the studio will do to right the ship. And maybe the first glimpse of an antidote is here.

Former CBBC star Bethan Wright has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Sean Haven. Bethan, 27, shot to fame in 2014 as Chloe in the popular CBBC series Dixi, before leaving the show in 2016, after which she joined the cast of the short-lived Disney musical drama The Lodge.

Speaking out about the loss of a baby can be a painful experience. So when Coleen Rooney candidly revealed for the first time in her new autobiography that she suffered a miscarriage before welcoming her eldest child, Kai, she was met with empathy. She described the ordeal as a “horrible experience” that left her and husband Wayne “heartbroken”.

The Good Dinosaur. We then move through time to roughly the 10th century where we find Merida, the princess trying to save herself (and her mum), and be Brave by showing she doesn’t need to marry a suitor – fair given her age, 16.

Binky Felstead has shared how she'll be celebrating this Christmas, the first since welcoming her third child, son Wilder. The former Made in Chelsea star, 33, kicked of the festive season in style as she and her family attended Disney's Christmas launch, in their flagship Oxford Street store.

soarin’, flyin’.Former Disney star Zac Efron revealed in a new interview that his “The Iron Claw” co-star poked fun at him by belting out a “High School Musical” song on set. “I sung [some of ‘Breaking Free’] to Zac when I was playing my music scene. That was definitely a life experience that I’ll never forget,” Stanley Simons told People during a live Q&A event.

Reviews weren’t strong (62% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and neither was audience reaction. “The Marvels” is only the third MCU release to receive a “B” CinemaScore from moviegoers, following “Eternals” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania.”“The Marvels,” which added $63.3 million in overseas ticket sales, may go down as a turning point in the MCU. Over the years, the franchise has collected $33 billion globally — a point Disney noted in reporting its grosses Sunday.But with movie screens and streaming platforms increasingly crowded with superhero films and series, some analysts have detected a new fatigue setting in for audiences.

Disney’s Pixar has unveiled a new trailer for Inside Out 2 this week (November 10) and Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke will star in the new film as “anxiety”.The new film comes more than a decade after the original Inside Out was released in 2015. That film was set inside the mind of a young girl named Riley and explored her emotions including Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger as her world changed around her.In the latest film, Riley is now a teenager and experiences a new emotion – Anxiety – which is voiced by Hawke.In the teaser trailer, viewers see what a significant effect Anxiety has on Riley in a short time as signified by the sound of an emergency alarm and a wrecking ball coming into view.“I’m Anxiety,” Hawke says to the other emotions in Riley’s head.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s latest contestants are reportedly already in a feud as one rumoured contestant ended up calling their future campmate a "coward" in unearthed social media posts. The dramatic scenes have been unfolding before the hugely-popular ITV show has even returned to screens, and many fans have been speculating that the apparent "feud" could still be bubbling away.

Disney On Ice returns to venues all over North America to dazzle audiences of all ages.That includes dozens of shows at Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena, Atlantic City, NJ’s Boardwalk Hall and Albany, NY’s MVP Arena this winter.Better yet, the Mouse company is putting on five shows this year — “Magic In The Stars,” “Find Your Hero,” “Frozen & Encanto,” “Into The Magic” and “Mickey’s Search Party.”Not sure which show makes the most sense for your busy holiday schedule?Thankfully, you can check out a complete calendar of all 800+ Disney On Ice shows that just might be skating to an arena near you soon.And if you’re still curious about what each show entails, we’ve got you covered there, too.Below, you’ll find a quick description of each of the five ‘Disney On Ice’ shows you can catch these next few months.Time to hit the road — um, ice.At this show, a host of “Frozen 2” characters like lsa, Anna, Olaf, and Kristoff will whip the rink into a frenzy.Feeling brave?It might be time to “find your inner hero” at a show that features courageous characters from “Moana,” “Tangled,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”In this twofer, fans of the wintry “Frozen” and summery “Encanto” will be treated to an icy musical show featuring Elsa and Olaf as well as Mirabel and Luisa.This enchanted show features a hodgepodge of old and new favorites ready to delight audiences of all ages.

The Bear has officially been renewed for a third season at FX.Yesterday (November 6), FX took to social media to announce the renewal, confirming that a third season is in the works. At the time of publishing, a targetted release date has yet to be announced, partially due to the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike.Who wants another round? FX’s The Bear is returning for a third season.

Janette Manrara shared a video of former Strictly Come Dancing professional Aljaz Skorjanec catching up on some sleep as they cuddled up with daughter Lyra on her Instagram Story. The family of three appeared to be having a very cosy Sunday afternoon as the It Takes Two host watched Behind The Attraction on Disney Plus. Janette, who is a big fan of Disney, noted she was already planning a trip to the theme park with her daughter.

Travis Barker, the Blink-182 drummer, has previously shared the inspiration behind his and Kourtney Kardashian's reported baby name. Unlike the usual mystery and suspense around the Kardashian-Jenners, Travis has kept no secrets when he's previously spoken about the name of their son.

Coleen Rooney has opened up on her secret miscarriage heartache and why she decided to stick by Wayne through his cheating scandals. As well as opening up about her infamous 'Wagatha Christie' trial against fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy in her brand new Disney+ documentary , Coleen Rooney has revealed details about how her first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at ten weeks.

Kourtney Kardashian has confessed she's "triggered" by her sister Khloe's ex, Tristan Thompson, who she described as "horrible". Khloe and Tristan, who have two children together, had a rocky relationship which ended when the basketball star fathered a child with his personal trainer.

This Morning star Rochelle Humes has landed a huge Disney role, as she described it as a “dream come true.” The Hit List host shared the exciting news on Instagram, confirming she's bagged a part in the upcoming film, Wish. Wish has been created by the makers of Frozen and is set to be released later this month, with 34 year old Rochelle starring alongside stars such as Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine and Alan Tudyk.Taking to Instagram, Rochelle told her followers: “It is a dream come true to join the voice cast of Wish.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes – check it out above.Directed by Wes Ball (Maze Runner), the film serves as the sequel to 2017’s War For The Planet Of The Apes and is the fourth instalment in the reboot franchise overall.In Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, set several generations after Caesar’s reign where apes are now the dominant species on Earth, his son Cornelius (Owen Teague) is forced to contend with a new tyrannical ape leader who threatens to seize control.A synopsis reads: “As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.”Alongside Owen Teague, other cast members include Freya Allan (The Witcher), Kevin Durand (Locke & Key), Peter Macon (Shameless) and William H. Macy (Fargo).The film’s screenplay is written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver and Patrick Aison, with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping serving as executive producers.Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes is released in cinemas on May 24, 2024.As reported by Deadline’s Justin Kroll in June last year, Disney is apparently planning a “new trilogy of films” after being “very high” on the first film’s script.Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle, Planet Of The Apes was first adapted for the screen in 1968.

ad-supported tier had reached 15 million active users per month, a year after the streaming giant launched the cheaper plan to revive subscriber growth and revenue following a slowdown.The company had five million monthly ad-tier users in May and has been hiking prices on its ad-free options in an effort to nudge more subscribers to the other tier, where commercials help bring in more revenue per user.Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain, and France last month, after its third-quarter subscriber additions of 9 million shattered Wall Street expectations of 6 million.After resisting commercials for years, Netflix had a change of heart in April 2022 after it lost subscribers in the first quarter of the year.A month after Netflix’s ad-plan launch last year, rival Disney+ also rolled out its ad version in an attempt to push its streaming business into profitability.Streaming services such as HBO Max, Paramount+ and Peacock also offer ad-supported versions of their services, emulating the business model that has long supported the television business.Amazon’s Prime Video will next year join its streaming rivals in rolling out ads and introducing a higher-priced ad-free tier.Netflix said during its third-quarter results that the adoption of its ads plan, which costs $6.99 per month in the US, continued to grow with membership up almost 70% sequentially.