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'Mufasa: The Lion King' trailer infuses majestic visuals with nostalgia

Disney has released an intriguing new trailer for the upcoming prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, at the annual CinemaCon event.

'Mandalorian & Grogu,' 'Moana,' 'Toy Story' secure 2026 release dates

Ahead of CinemaCon next week, Disney has unveiled release dates for multiple anticipated films.

Gurinder Chadha denies Alia Bhatt's involvement in Disney's princess film

On Saturday, acclaimed director Gurinder Chadha addressed rumors surrounding Alia Bhatt's potential role in her upcoming Disney musical.

Disney to enforce password-sharing restrictions from June: CEO Bob Iger

Walt Disney's streaming service is set to implement password-sharing restrictions starting in June, as announced by CEO Bob Iger.

'Freaky Friday 2'confirmed! Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan to return

Disney is set to reignite the magic of body-swapping with a sequel to its celebrated 2003 family comedy, Freaky Friday.

Here's how to get tickets to Disney's ultimate fan-event, D23

Disney has unveiled exciting details about its biannual D23 fan event, promising a thrilling experience with "the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more."

'Star Wars: The Acolyte': Cast, crew, teaser, release date 

Disney's eagerly awaited Star Wars series, The Acolyte, received its first teaser poster on Monday night, along with the imminent release of the show's trailer.

Revisiting the best of Disney during Sean Bailey's presidency

Sean Bailey served as Walt Disney's production president of the live-action division for 15 long years.

Ryan Murphy teases new horror series 'Grotesquerie': Everything to know

American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy is known for incorporating elements of darkness into his work.

US Justice Department to review Disney-Fox-Warner sports streaming deal: Report

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to examine a proposed streaming service collaboration between Walt Disney, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to Bloomberg Law.

Walt Disney introduces AI-powered advertising tool: How it works

United States (US)-based mass media and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney is stepping up its advertising game.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk hints at buying Walt Disney

In a surprising turn of events, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed up at the Los Angeles premiere of Lola, an indie film co-directed by actor Nicola Peltz.

Disney invests $1.5bn in Epic Games for a 'persistent universe'

Disney is making a massive splash in the gaming world by investing $1.5 billion in Fortnite's creator, Epic Games.

Disney announces release dates for 'Frozen 3,' 'Toy Story 5'

Disney announced the release dates for Frozen 3 and Toy Story 5 during their Q1 2024 earnings conference call on Thursday (IST).

Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros launching combined sports streaming app

Later this year, a groundbreaking sports streaming app is set to launch, thanks to a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery, ESPN/Disney, and Fox Sports.

'The Lion King' to 'Toy Story': Best IMDb-rated Disney movies

Who said animated Disney movies are only for children?

Zee quits $1.4bn cricket TV rights deal with Walt Disney

Zee Entertainment has reportedly backed out of a deal with Walt Disney, to acquire cricket TV rights for an estimated $1.4 billion, according to Reuters.

'Phineas and Ferb' to 'Fillmore!': Best IMDb-rated Disney shows 

If you are a cartoon fan or the kid inside you still craves some cartoons from time to time, we got your back.

Hollywood actor Cindy Morgan dies at 69: Her illustrious career

Hollywood actor Cindy Morgan, best known for Galaxis and Disney's original Tron film, was found dead on December 30, reports said on Sunday. She was 69.

Reliance, Disney begin antitrust due diligence for merger

Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Walt Disney are making headway in their proposed merger to create an entertainment powerhouse in India.

Disney-Reliance merger to be finalized by February 

Reliance Industries, India's top-valued company, is joining forces with Walt Disney to merge their Indian media operations.

Xiaomi to unveil second Disney-themed smartphone on December 22

Xiaomi will unveil its second smartphone to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary on December 22, in China. The first model was unveiled in June.

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' hits screens sooner than expected!

Godly good news folks!

Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after guilty verdict on assault charges

Marvel Studios and Walt Disney have cut ties with actor Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

'Whisper of the Heart' to 'Up': Best animated romantic movies

Animation has a unique and dreamy way of bringing love stories to life, creating timeless tales that resonate with audiences of all ages.

SAG-AFTRA reviewing Hollywood studios' 'last, best, final offer': Key insights

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has announced it is reviewing the "last, best, and final offer" from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

5 most popular kids' shows on Disney+ Hotstar

93% Disney Animation Studios staffers vote in favor of unionization

The production workers of Walt Disney Animation Studios have voted to unionize with the Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839).

Hollywood studios, SAG-AFTRA resume negotiations on streaming revenue, AI issues

Hollywood studios and SAG-AFTRA—the actors's union—are scheduled to continue negotiations on Wednesday (local time), aiming to resolve the ongoing strike that has lasted over 100 days.

'Hannah Montana' to 'Phineas & Ferb': Most popular Disney shows

For a century Disney has been a cornerstone of entertainment for generations with a treasure trove of classic stories and unforgettable characters.

'Pinnochio' to 'The Lion King': Most popular Disney movies

Disney has been a powerhouse in the world of animation for a century, enchanting audiences of all ages with a magical blend of storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

Disney reveals world's first 'Frozen' land at Hong Kong resort

Walt Disney has revealed the first-ever Frozen-themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, a major step in their global expansion plans.

Blackstone in talks for stake in Disney's Indian business

Blackstone, a private equity firm, is said to be in early talks with Walt Disney about acquiring a stake in the entertainment giant's Indian division.

Disney in talks with Adani, Maran to sell India business

Walt Disney Co. is said to be in early talks with Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Kalanithi Maran, as well as private equity firms, to sell its streaming and television business in India.

Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike

After an arduous journey spanning 146 days, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reportedly reached a tentative agreement.

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' tops charts: Decoding artist's ascent to stardom 

Olivia Rodrigo's journey to stardom is nothing short of remarkable.

'Euphoria' star Zendaya's best Disney titles

Zendaya, one of the most promising young actors Hollywood currently has, rose to popularity for her role in the teen drama Euphoria and as Spider-Man's "MJ."

Hollywood strike: What studios' new offer to writers includes

Hollywood continues to be at a standstill after the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) last month joined the Writers Guild of America (WGA) on a double strike against studios and streamers.

Disney's finest princess movies, ranked according to IMDb ratings

Over the years, Disney has crafted a collection of the finest princess movies that transport us from our everyday lives to the enchanting and magical realms where everything is possible!

Halle Bailey's 'The Little Mermaid' OTT release date out

Make way for The Little Mermaid!

#FourYearsOfTheLionKing: Reflecting on 5 timeless lessons from Disney's film

The live-action remake of the beloved 1994 classic, The Lion King, graced the silver screens on this day, i.e., July 19, 2019, captivating audiences with its heartwarming narrative and mesmerizing visuals.

5 major films, web shows halted due to Hollywood strike

Hollywood is witnessing one of its biggest strikes in the past six decades. The ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike has disrupted the entertainment industry, eventually leading to a halt on many film and web series projects.

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Indiana Jones 5' gets a disappointing opening

Indiana Jones is a cult franchise and has been a money spinner for decades. However, the recently released installment Dial of Destiny seems to be in a soup as it had a very lukewarm opening at the North American box office.

Ryan Murphy to quit Netflix and join Dana Walden's Disney

Ryan Murphy is set to bid adieu to the OTT giant Netflix after his five-year term and rumors are rife that he will join Disney. The producer of notable projects like The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, 911, and American Horror Story is set to reunite with Dana Walden.

Disney's 'Elio' teaser trailer out; release date inside

Walt Disney is the benchmark for animated projects and it seems that Elio, their upcoming film is just another glowing addition to their filmography. The makers released the teaser trailer of the upcoming project and it promises an extravagant visual spectacle.

'The Little Mermaid,' 'Aazam': Major films hitting theaters on Friday

Get ready for an exciting cinematic experience this Friday, as multiple films from different genres and languages are set to hit theaters, giving movie enthusiasts a wide range of options to choose from.

Harrison Ford embraces de-aged self in 'The Dial of Destiny'

Harrison Ford starrer Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, for which he received a resounding five-minute standing ovation.

Disney management in soup over stakeholder lawsuit

Disney seems to be in a bit of soup after a shareholder filed a lawsuit alleging violations of security law. The suit has been filed against ex-CEO Bob Chapek, executives Neil Young and Kareem Daniel, current CFO Christine McCarthy, and the company.

How Disney's live-action remakes keep crossing $1B mark despite criticism

The premiere of Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid was held on Monday in Los Angeles.

'The Little Mermaid': First reactions praise Halle Bailey's performance

The highly-anticipated live-action remake of Disney's beloved eponymous 1989 classic, The Little Mermaid, has had its first public screening. Since then, social media has been buzzing with initial reactions.

NewJeans Danielle to voice Korean-dubbed version of 'The Little Mermaid'

K-pop stars have huge fan following as they have taken the world by storm. Reports are rife that NewJeans's Danielle is set to star as the voice artist in the Korean dubbed version of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

A Disneyland ride has been branded racist. Say what now?

After almost 34 years of thrilling guests, Disneyland California's iconic attraction, Splash Mountain, is set to shut down forever.

Everything about Disney and Pixar's 'Elemental'

Elemental recently received its trailer and fans around the globe are going gaga over the animated film. Disney and Pixar project will release in theaters on June 16.

Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' trailer looks promising

Disney's The Little Mermaid is one of the most anticipated films of 2023 and the trailer of the musical fantasy film was released at the Academy Awards 2023 ceremony.

Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' trailer to be released at Oscars

A new poster of Disney's upcoming musical fantasy film, The Little Mermaid, has been released.

Disney announces 'Toy Story,' 'Frozen' sequels 

In a significant announcement, Disney has revealed its animated division is hard at work on the sequels of hit movie franchises Toy Story and Frozen.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding art of animated films—history, legacy, prominent examples

Contrary to the myth, animated films aren't just for kids!

Disney sacks Bob Chapek; former CEO Bob Iger replaces him

Bob Chapek was ousted as The Walt Disney Company's chief executive officer on Sunday, getting replaced by the conglomerate's former CEO Bob Iger.