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'Elemental' director Peter Sohn to helm 'The Incredibles 3'
The third installment of the popular animated superhero franchise, The Incredibles, will be helmed by Peter Sohn, who has previously directed Pixar's Elemental and The Good Dinosaur.
Disney fires hundreds in 4th layoff round in 10 months
The Walt Disney Company has begun a new round of layoffs, affecting hundreds of employees across its global operations.
Top records broken by Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch'
Walt Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has taken the global box office by storm, surpassing the $400 million mark within a week of its release.
Wait gets longer: 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel arrives in 2026
Disney has officially announced May 1, 2026 release date for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the sequel to the 2006 comedy classic.
Why are fans angry with 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake?
Disney's live-action remake of the beloved 2002 animated classic, Lilo & Stitch, is facing the ire of fans ahead of its May 23 release.
Disney plans new theme park with crystal-castle in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced Abu Dhabi as the destination for its seventh theme park.
Jeremy Renner rejected 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over shocking pay cut
Jeremy Renner, the star who played Clint "Hawkeye" Barton in the Marvel series Hawkeye, revealed turning down an offer for the show's second season.
How much Disney's 'Snow White' needs to break even
Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has long been making headlines but not for flattering reasons.
Disney had to enhance Gal Gadot's security for this reason
The journey of the live-action Snow White hasn't been smooth. Now, more production-level hiccups have come up.
Disney announces 'Coco 2' for 2029—but who asked for it?
Pixar has officially announced a sequel to its 2017 hit film, Coco.
Before new 'Snow White' movie, Disney launches exclusive dolls
Alongside the release of its live-action remake of Snow White, Disney has dropped a new line of merchandise.
'Moana 2' achieves massive 27.3M views on Disney+
Disney's animated sequel, Moana 2, has accomplished a phenomenal feat by racking up 27.3 million views in its first five days of release on Disney+. The feat makes it the third most successful Disney Animation theatrical film to premiere on the platform.
'Snow White' remake: What makes new Disney film so controversial
Disney's live-action remake of its 1937 animated classic, Snow White, has been embroiled in controversies.
Disney laying off 6% workforce because of falling TV viewership
Disney is planning to lay off nearly 6% of its workforce across two of its divisions, ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks.
All we know about Channing Tatum's canceled 'Gambit' movie
Lizzy Caplan, in a recent interview with Business Insider, revealed that the canceled Gambit movie, starring Channing Tatum, was planned as a "screwball romantic comedy."
Disney+ to 'soften' content warnings on classic films: Here's why
Disney+ will be changing its content warnings for classics like Dumbo, The Aristocats, and Peter Pan.
'Moana 2,' which earned $1B, was almost a TV show
The animated sequel Moana 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, becoming one of 2024's highest-grossing films.
'Mufasa' defeats 'Pushpa' on Christmas Day at the box office
The last big Hollywood release of 2024, Mufasa: The Lion King, has been roaring at the box office since its release on December 20.
'Mufasa: The Lion King': All about Scar's real name, backstory
The much-anticipated prequel to the 2019 remake of The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King, explores the backstory of not just Mufasa but also his infamous brother, Scar.
'Mufasa' leaked online on Tamilrockers, Telegram, hours after release
One of the most anticipated films of 2024, Mufasa: The Lion King, has been leaked online, just hours after its theatrical release on Friday.
'Mufasa: The Lion King' eyes massive ₹10cr debut in India
Disney's latest offering, Mufasa: The Lion King, is all set to make a grand entrance at the Indian box office with an estimated opening of ₹10cr.
Why Disney removed transgender storyline from Pixar's 'Win or Lose'
Disney has opted to cut a transgender storyline from an upcoming episode of Pixar's original animated series, Win or Lose, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
'Moana 2' eyes massive opening; sets record advance sale numbers
The sequel to Disney's beloved film Moana, titled Moana 2, has broken the record for first-day advance ticket sales in 2024.
Disney rules box-office with 'Alien: Romulus,' 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
The latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, has made a strong debut at the box office, raking in $41.5M domestically and amassing a global collection of $113M.
Miley Cyrus scripts history! Becomes youngest-ever Disney Legend
Miley Cyrus, the Grammy-winning singer and former Disney star, was honored as the youngest-ever Disney Legend at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Sunday (local time).
Disney star Kaylin Hayman targeted in AI-generated sexual abuse images
Disney Channel star, Kaylin Hayman, recently disclosed a distressing incident to Sky News.
'Inside Out 2' shatters Pixar's box office records
Just a month after its release, Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing movie in Pixar's history, surpassing Incredibles 2.
Disney developing 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel
Disney is reportedly developing a sequel to the 2006 blockbuster The Devil Wears Prada.
Emotions cash in big: 'Inside Out 2' records $155M debut
Disney and Pixar's animated sequel Inside Out 2 has made a record-breaking debut, amassing $155M in its opening weekend.
Marvel Studios ropes in 'Hunger Games' screenwriter for 'X-Men' movie
Marvel Studios is ramping up the development of its live-action X-Men movie, with Michael Lesslie, acclaimed for his work on Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, in talks to pen the script.
Barry Jenkins defends role in Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King'
Acclaimed director Barry Jenkins recently responded to criticism over his involvement in Disney's live-action prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.
'Mandalorian & Grogu,' 'Moana,' 'Toy Story' secure 2026 release dates
Ahead of CinemaCon next week, Disney has unveiled release dates for multiple anticipated films.
What's the lawsuit Disney is entangled in over VFX 'misuse'
The Walt Disney Company, the powerhouse behind Marvel, may be facing a substantial financial blow due to a lawsuit lodged by a visual effects (VFX) firm, Rearden.
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."
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.
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.
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).
Disney, Lucasfilm sued by Gina Carano over 'The Mandalorian' firing
Gina Carano, who portrayed Cara Dune in the first two seasons of The Mandalorian, is suing Disney and Lucasfilm for her wrongful termination and discrimination.
Ana Ofelia Murguía's popular works other than 'Coco'
Veteran Mexican star Ana Ofelia Murguía (90), best known for voicing Mama Coco in Disney's Academy Award-winning animated movie Coco, breathed her last on December 31, 2023.
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).
#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.
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.
'Avatar,' 'Avengers': Disney announces reshuffle in release dates amid WGA-strike
Disney, on Tuesday, announced the rescheduling of release dates for its upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar movies.
'Hocus Pocus 3' is underway, confirms Disney
Hocus Pocus holds a special space in many ardent Disney fans' hearts.
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.
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.
'Pirates of the Caribbean': Depp not returning as Jack Sparrow
Fans of Johnny Depp have been excited to see him again as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise after several reports claimed his return recently.
Amazon making multiple Sony-Marvel shows; how does it affect Disney?
Sony is going the Amazon way.
Before 'Princess Diaries 3' arrives, know about beloved Disney franchise
On Tuesday, multiple portals confirmed a third part of the classic Princess Diaries franchise was being developed for Disney.
Disney to focus on 'next-gen storytelling,' reveals CEO Bob Chapek
Speaking backstage at the D23 Expo, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared elaborate plans about the entertainment conglomerate's aspirations to utilize state-of-the-art technology to redefine storytelling in the near future.
Johnny Depp returning to 'Pirates of the Caribbean'? Representative clarifies
Rumors were rife that actor Johnny Depp would reprise his role as the beloved Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean after securing a win against ex-wife Amber Heard in the defamation case.
5 best platonic relationships in Disney movies
Ever since its inception, Disney has established itself as the go-to avenue for all things romantic and has constantly churned out films that deal with butterflies in the stomach and skipped heartbeats.
'Brahmastra' becomes first Indian film to join Disney's global slate
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra Part One: Shiva has reportedly become the first Indian film to make it to Disney's global release slate.
5 powerful life lessons for teens from 'Turning Red'
Turning Red, a Pixar and Walt Disney production, came to Disney+ Hotstar on March 11.
'Turning Red' teaser-trailer shows why controlling emotions is important
A major Hulk recall was seen when Pixar dropped the teaser-trailer of its latest offering, Turning Red.
Quibi is shutting down, Katzenberg blames coronavirus for the failure
Quibi is shutting down, officially, with its founder Jeffrey Katzenberg confirming the same.
Quibi's founder sells Beverly Hills mansion for a staggering $125mn
Los Angeles just got one of its costliest residential property sales in its history.
Quibi enters video streaming business with a new secret weapon
At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios and founder of DreamWorks, has revealed details about his video streaming start-up, Quibi.
17 million accounts on Zomato 'hacked'
India's largest online food-portal Zomato has become the latest target of hacking. A security blog called Hackread claims over 17 million accounts have been breached.
Hackers hold latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' for ransom
Amid the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, hackers have now hit the Walt Disney Studios.
Emilia Clarke joins Star Wars Han Solo spin-off film
British actress Emilia Clarke, famous for her role of Daenerys Targaryen in HBO's TV series Game of Thrones, was announced as the female lead of the as yet untitled Star Wars Han Solo spin-off film, set for release in 2018.