Bad Bunny is heading to infinity and beyond in Toy Story 5 — whether longtime Pixar fans want him there or not. According to a new report from People, the Puerto Rican music superstar has joined the voice cast of Toy Story 5 in what may be one of the strangest...
When Snoop Dogg spoke this week about Disney Pixar’s Lightyear, it put him directly in Hollywood’s crosshairs. After sharing his frustration with the film’s two moms subplot, the rap legend is now facing censorship, celebrity attacks, and even calls to cancel his upcoming live performances.
The story isn’t just about Snoop Dogg anymore—it’s about how Hollywood reacts when one of its own dares to question the Disney cultural agenda, and how Snoop himself may be shifting with the times.
When one of the biggest names in entertainment takes aim at Disney, people notice. That’s exactly what happened this week when Snoop Dogg, the rap legend and cultural icon, openly criticized the Disney Pixar film Lightyear for inserting a same-sex parent subplot into what was marketed as a children’s adventure.
Disney Pixar’s Elio was supposed to be the studio’s next original hit. Instead, it’s gone down as the worst box office opening in Pixar’s history. But while the numbers are bad, the story behind Elio’s implosion might be even worse.
The animation studio once hailed as the gold standard of cinematic storytelling has now delivered the worst opening weekend in its 39-year history with Elio, a space-themed original film that limped to just $21 million domestically and $14 million internationally, making for a mere $35 million global debut.
Pixar’s long-troubled Elio is now tracking for a devastating domestic box office opening, with early projections from The Hollywood Handle estimating the film will pull in just $35 million to $45 million in its debut weekend.
Pixar’s next big release, Elio, is shaping up to be one of the most expensive animated films ever made—with sources now estimating its production cost at nearly $300 million before marketing. That eye-watering figure puts the Elio budget in the same cost bracket as major live-action blockbusters, and far beyond what’s typical for an animated feature—even by Pixar standards.
The debut episode of Win or Lose, Pixar’s latest Disney+ series, has made waves by introducing Laurie, the first openly Christian character in a Disney project in nearly two decades. The show’s approach appears to reflect a shift toward more traditional storytelling, avoiding the divisive narratives that have contributed to some of Disney’s recent box office failures.
Disney—the same studio behind Lightyear—has cut a Pride-related, gender-focused storyline from Pixar’s forthcoming series Win or Lose. In an astounding about face, the company stated that parents should have the freedom to address such topics with their children when they feel it’s appropriate.
They were saying that Inside Out 2 was the biggest box office hit for an animated film. That was weeks ago when it passed the official list of cartoon movies. Now, however, the film has surpassed the CGI Lion King film by John Favreau. Thus in reality, Inside Out 2...
Inside Out 2 is expected to top $155 million at the domestic box office for North America once all pennies and dollars have been counted at the end of the day. With more than 60% of the audience in the first days being made up of women (and a large percentage being...
Disneyland Resort is gearing up for a Pixar fiesta with desserts, treats, drinks and meals of a very limited nature! Only happening at Disneyland Resort and only for the summer, guests are invited to enjoy these animation-inspired eats in Anaheim starting April 26th....
The last time The Walt Disney Company attempted a puberty-themed, "becoming a woman" film aimed at kids, it didn't go so well. Now, only a few years later, they're back at it again. In 2022, Disney released a coming-of-age movie called Turning Red. The film features a...