On Monday, Caleb Williams reported on X that a director has been selected for the new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. However, Williams claimed that Kinberg himself was never considered for the position.
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Sam Worthington Says Avatar Has More Freedom to Take Creative Risks Than Marvel
Australian actor Sam Worthington has said the Avatar film series operates with greater creative flexibility than Marvel productions, saying the freedom allows for creative expression and more risk-taking. In an interview with The Independent, Worthington explained...
Is Disney Buying Epic Games?
Recent reports in business and gaming media have sparked discussion about whether The Walt Disney Company is considering acquiring Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite. This is not the first time the idea has been rumored, but recent comments seem to show that Disney...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Targets Massive $350M Box Office Debut — Will Outdraw Hoppers’ Entire Run Within Days
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office projections are pointing to another massive family hit for Universal's Illumination studio and Nintendo. According to a new report from Deadline, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is tracking toward a staggering $350 million global...
Disney Stock Is Dropping Fast: What Dangers Face New CEO Josh D’Amaro If It Falls Below $90 Per Share?
For the second time, Disney has handed off the CEO crown in a way that is rocky at best. Now, Disney Company stock is down just about 50% in the past five years and investors have reasons for worry. Josh D’Amaro officially took over as chief executive of The Walt...
‘Star Wars’ Sequel Performer Claims Disney Trilogy Will Become as Beloved as Prequels
The Disney era of Star Wars has been, to put it mildly, deeply divisive. The sequel trilogy—The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker—sparked the debate and has remained at the heart of it ever since. Yet one performer from the films believes audiences will eventually come around, even going so far as to claim the sequels could become as beloved as the prequel trilogy of the early 2000s.
Disney OpenAI Deal Collapses After Sora Video Generation Service Shuts Down
The Disney OpenAI partnership has officially fallen apart—and it didn’t take long. Just months after announcing a high-profile collaboration centered on AI video generation, Disney is now walking away entirely after OpenAI abruptly shut down its Sora video app. What...
Live Action Moana Trailer Destroyed by Fans With Mass Dislike Ratio
Every time a live-action remake of an animated film is announced, the same question surfaces: Why did this movie need to be made? That conversation seems to be growing louder with the release of the live-action Moana trailer. Within hours of hitting YouTube, the like-to-dislike ratio wasn’t just notable—it became impossible to ignore.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Shows a More Serious Spider-Man
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is as remarkable for what it does not show as what it does. Fans hoping for their first official reveal of Sadie Sink’s new character may have to wait until the next trailer to see her in costume. Similarly, there are no hints that The Hulk will be in the film—just Bruce Banner. Instead, audiences get to see Peter Parker/Spider-Man dealing with the consequences of a world that has forgotten him.
Dana Walden Being Put In Charge of Video Games for Disney
Dana Walden is set to take control of video game production at Disney as part of a broader corporate restructuring. On Wednesday, she assumes her new role as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Entertainment.
Pixar Developing Musical Film With Turning Red Director Domee Shi
It appears Pixar Animation Studios is developing a new animated musical with Turning Red director Domee Shi attached to the project. The film remains untitled and in early development. The project was revealed as part of Pixar’s future production slate. Pixar is...
Monster Inc 3 In Development As Disney Tears Down MuppetVision 3D Facade For Short-Term IP Gains At Parks
Pixar is developing a third film in the Monsters, Inc. franchise. The studio confirmed the project as part of a broader slate of upcoming films. At the same time, construction continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Crews have begun removing elements tied...
Kathryn Hahn Will Play Mother Gothel in Live-Action ‘Tangled’
On Tuesday, Walt Disney Studios and Kathryn Hahn confirmed that the actress will be playing Mother Gothel in the live-action Tangled remake. The announcement was made on social media. Hahn posted a video showing her “Outfit of the Day,” which featured a Mother Gothel T-shirt.