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Disney's streaming business is profitable for first time, but slowing US park business ups anxiety
Read full article: Disney's streaming business is profitable for first time, but slowing US park business ups anxietyDisney returned to a profitable third quarter as its combined streaming business started making money for the first time, along with a very strong showing in theaters for the movie “Inside Out 2.”.
What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.
What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film
Read full article: What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last filmThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Drake and another by Reba McEntire playing acoustic covers, the corporate thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor from “Bridgerton,” and “Jane the Virgin” scene-stealer Jaime Camil hosts a new game show on CBS called “Lotería Loca.”.
Jaguars players to be shown as ‘Toy Story’ characters during London game on Disney+
Read full article: Jaguars players to be shown as ‘Toy Story’ characters during London game on Disney+The Jaguars first London game against the Atlanta Falcons will be broadcast on Disney+ as if the players were toys from the “Toy Story” series.
What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'This week’s new entertainment releases include the “Mandalorian” spin-off “Star Wars: Ahsoka” starring Rosario Dawson, the well-received, fantasy movie “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” lands on Prime Video and Tim McGraw roars back with the album “Standing Room Only.”.
Disney to boost prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu services and vows crackdown on password sharing
Read full article: Disney to boost prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu services and vows crackdown on password sharingWalt Disney CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing expected to extend through next year.
Turkish broadcasting watchdog investigates 'cancellation' of Ataturk TV series
Read full article: Turkish broadcasting watchdog investigates 'cancellation' of Ataturk TV seriesThe head of Turkey’s broadcasting watchdog says it has launched an investigation into claims that digital platform Disney+ pulled a series on Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
New this week: 'Spirited,' Pokémon, 'Nope' and 'Slumberland'
Read full article: New this week: 'Spirited,' Pokémon, 'Nope' and 'Slumberland'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, a documentary about how Mickey Mouse became beloved by children and adults and a cash machine for Disney’s growing entertainment empire, and Chris Hemsworth puts himself and his body to the test in National Geographic’s “Limitless.”.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
Read full article: New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming “Pinocchio” films begins with Robert Zemeckis’ adaptation.
New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and Lovato
Read full article: New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and LovatoThis week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from Demi Lovato, a documentary about Princess Diana that uses only archival footage and the “Game of Thrones” prequel finally arrives on HBO.
New this week: 'Better Call Saul,' Bonnie Raitt and 'Barry'
Read full article: New this week: 'Better Call Saul,' Bonnie Raitt and 'Barry'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Bonnie Raitt, Bob Odenkirk starts the long farewell season of “Better Call Saul” and “The Batman,” the biggest box-office hit so far this year, lands Monday on HBO Max.
New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'
Read full article: New this week: Red Hot Chili Peppers and 'Apollo 10½'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thomas Rhett, a look back at Whitney Houston's life and legacy and the musical comedy “Better Nate Than Ever.”.
New this week: 'Turning Red,' Ryan Reynolds and Mooski album
Read full article: New this week: 'Turning Red,' Ryan Reynolds and Mooski albumThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and a Stephen Sondheim tribute from Betty Buckley, Ryan Reynolds starring as a time-traveling pilot in Netflix’s “The Adam Project” and a small-town murder case gets some big-star wattage in NBC’s “The Thing About Pam” with Renée Zellweger.
New this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'
Read full article: New this week: 'Ice Age,' Kevin James and 'The Gilded Age'This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated “Ice Age” franchise and a new series on HBO by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes called “The Gilded Age” and starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.
New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will Smith
Read full article: New this week: 'Sex and the City,' Juice Wrld and Will SmithThis week’s new entertainment releases include a double album from Alicia Keys and a posthumous one from Juice Wrld, Sandra Bullock playing an ex-con in the Netflix film “The Unforgivable” and Will Smith testing himself in a wildlife documentary series.
New this week: 'Power of the Dog,' 'Annie' live and Kenny G
Read full article: New this week: 'Power of the Dog,' 'Annie' live and Kenny GThis week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from saxophone legend Kenny G, a documentary about the 12 young soccer players and their coach trapped in a flooded Thailand cave, and Jane Campion makes a triumphant return to filmmaking in “The Power of the Dog.”.
New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett
Read full article: New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony BennettThis week’s new entertainment releases include the first ever album of covers by Deep Purple, an acclaimed documentary about undersea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau on Disney+ and a concert video of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
New this week: Documentaries on Bieber, Fauci and 'Buried'
Read full article: New this week: Documentaries on Bieber, Fauci and 'Buried'This week’s new entertainment releases feature music from Grammy-winning songwriter Natalie Hemby and two pop star documentaries — “Justin Bieber: Our World" and the concert film “Madonna: Madame X.”.
‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns
Read full article: ‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returnsAfter its triumphant first weekend, “A Quiet Place Part II” fell 59% at the North American box office leaving room for the third movie in the “Conjuring” franchise to take first place.
Disney shifts 'Black Widow' and doubles down on streaming
Read full article: Disney shifts 'Black Widow' and doubles down on streamingThis image released by Disney/Marvel Studios' shows Scarlett Johansson in a scene from "Black Widow." (Marvel Studios/Disney via AP)NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday overhauled its upcoming film release plans, postponing some of its biggest films and shifting Marvel's “Black Widow," among other titles, to Disney+ the same time they arrive in theaters. “Black Widow," once planned to debut in May 2020, had been set to kickoff the summer movie season on May 7. In December when announcing an ambitious array of streaming programming, the company suggested that Disney+ would regularly be home to Pixar, among other brands. Warner Bros. earlier set a release plan for 2021 that, like Disney will with “Black Widow,” gives viewers the choice of paying for a movie at home or on the big screen.
Audiences hold back, even as more movie theaters open
Read full article: Audiences hold back, even as more movie theaters openAnimated character Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, left, appears with Sisu the dragon in a scene from "Raya and the Last Dragon." (Disney+ via AP)Theaters reopening in New York City this weekend did not set the box office on fire. Walt Disney Animation's “ Raya and the Last Dragon ” earned an estimated $8.6 million from 2,045 locations in North America. AdWarner Bros. “Tom & Jerry,” which is available to stream free for HBO Max subscribers, brought in $6.6 million from 2,563 North American theaters in its second available weekend. Many areas in North America are not yet fully open, including Los Angeles, and most California counties, Washington D.C., and much of Canada.
Marvel's Wanda has a future, but 'WandaVision' fate unclear
Read full article: Marvel's Wanda has a future, but 'WandaVision' fate unclearThis image provided by Marvel Studios shows Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in a scene from "WandaVision." (Marvel Studios via AP)LOS ANGELES – When “WandaVision” wraps its initial run next month on the Disney+ streaming service, Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda will make her next appearance in the big-screen “Doctor Strange” sequel. It’s storytelling that determines how and when characters from the Marvel Comics universe hopscotch between TV and movies, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige said Wednesday. Feige wouldn’t say whether “WandaVision,” Marvel Studios' first original series for Disney+, has a future after its March 5 season finale. Asked if Marvel Studios might be able to regain them, Feige said he believes it could happen, but added that “rumors online about things reverting” to Marvel aren't always true.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
Read full article: Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, filmsNEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. But Disney also kept its biggest films — including Marvel's “Black Widow," Pixar's “Luca,” a “Lion King” prequel — on course for theatrical release. Jenkins becomes the first woman to direct a “Star Wars” film. Among the “Star Wars” series are two spinoffs of “The Mandalorian,” set during the series' timeline: “Rangers of the New Republic” and “Ahsoka,” with Rosario Dawson. Seven Disney films topped $1 billion worldwide.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONY— “My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,” now streaming on HBO Max. — “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
Taylor Swift 'folklore' concert film coming to Disney+
Read full article: Taylor Swift 'folklore' concert film coming to Disney+NEW YORK – A concert film featuring Taylor Swift performing songs from her new album is coming to Disney+. The singer announced Tuesday that “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” will premiere on the streaming platform on Wednesday. The concert film will include guest appearances from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver — acts who all appear on Swift's “folklore" album. Swift filmed “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” in upstate New York in September. The singer also directed the concert film.
Pixar's 'Soul' bypasses theaters, will stream on Christmas
Read full article: Pixar's 'Soul' bypasses theaters, will stream on ChristmasNEW YORK – The Pixar film “Soul” will skip theaters and instead premiere on Disney+ on Christmas, the Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday, sending one of the fall's last big movies straight to streaming. The successive delays of the film industry's would-be blockbusters has only made the dire circumstances of movie theaters more acute. Without aid, the organization said, 69% of small and mid-sized movie theater companies will close or go bankrupt. “The stark reality is that many movie theaters will not be able to open again if they don’t receive government help,” says Esther Baruh, director of government relations for the association. It recently announced that it would lay off 28,000 workers, most of them at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Review: Disney nails action in rousing reimagining of Mulan
Read full article: Review: Disney nails action in rousing reimagining of MulanThe impressive international cast features Chinese actress Liu Yifei (The Forbidden Kingdom) as the title character. Mulan (Liu Yifei) on horseback (Jason Boland (Disney Enterprises))Other cast members include the wonderful veteran actor Tzi Ma (The Farewell, 24, and many other projects) as Mulans tough, stubborn and decent father. There are many wonderful, sweeping camera shots as well as intense battle scenes -- some of which are surprisingly violent for a Disney film. Mulan (Liu Yifei) with director Niki Caro on the set of "Mulan." (Jason Boland (Disney Enterprises))The first two-thirds of Mulan are very intense and will easily keep the audiences attention.
5 musicals that should be filmed for a streaming network since Broadway is still closed
Read full article: 5 musicals that should be filmed for a streaming network since Broadway is still closedConsidering Disney+ saw a 72% increase in downloads of its app over the weekend, it’s safe to say that bringing musicals filmed on stage to a mass audience is a pretty good idea. Some will argue that theater is meant to be consumed live, but with so much uncertainty about when Broadway will return, it’s not a bad idea to start filming more Broadway musicals and plays for streaming networks. While it’s still a wildly popular musical, fans have been begging for some sort of movie version for years. Disney’s most popular and long-running show on Broadway is “The Lion King,” and it’s hard to imagine the people wouldn’t love to watch a filmed version of this production. Do you plan to watch “Hamilton?” Are there any musicals you’d like to see from the comfort of your home?
What you need to know before streaming ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ over the weekend
Read full article: What you need to know before streaming ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ over the weekendSince there’s likely to be a good chunk of people who will watch “Hamilton” over the weekend who’ve probably never seen it before, here is a quick rundown of what you need to know before experiencing the phenomenon. The “Hamilton” on Disney+ is a filmed version of the show, not a movie. It’s easy to call the version of “Hamilton” coming out on Disney+ a movie, but technically, it’s the stage version, filmed. An actual movie version of “Hamilton” will probably happen eventually, but this is a great way to really capture the magic of the stage version of the show. And because the people at Disney are incredibly smart, free trials of the streaming service have ended, so if you want to watch, you’re going to have to sign up.
Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day with new ‘Mandalorian’ docuseries on Disney+
Read full article: Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day with new ‘Mandalorian’ docuseries on Disney+Disney is planning to drop a new eight-part docuseries called “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” beginning Monday. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, an Original Series, starts streaming May the 4th, only on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/gRSge03Hzn — Star Wars (@starwars) April 23, 2020The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the fan-favorite series, “ The Mandalorian , ” was created. “After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. Production has been shut down on all of its shows, including some upcoming Disney+ series.
What’s new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more in 2020
Read full article: What’s new on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more in 2020You might be using the same streaming services this year, but luckily, there are tons of new movies, TV shows, documentaries and so much more available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’This obviously isn’t a Netflix original movie, but sometimes Netflix puts on a good throwback movie that is too good not to mention. “The Goop Lab” is actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her lifestyle brand, Goop, all teamed up with Netflix to bring us six episodes of Goop-related content. You probably haven’t seen it since the ’90s, but that’s the best thing about Disney+. What TV shows and movies are you most excited to see this year?
These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazy
Read full article: These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazyWhether you’re a fan of “Star Wars” or not, we’re sure you have fallen prey to the baby Yoda craze that is sweeping social media. Thus, the baby Yoda craze was born, but we’re not complaining. Well, we’ve scoured the web looking for the best baby Yoda memes the internet had to offer. Every single baby Yoda meme has been me like HOWWW pic.twitter.com/z4yLusRgYv — scandal (@eskandalowithak) November 29, 201921. We know the internet is full of other baby Yoda memes, so share your favorite in the comments below.
Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse turns 91
Read full article: Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse turns 91He might not look it, but Mickey Mouse is getting a little bit long in the tooth. The iconic mouse and face of the Walt Disney Company turned 91 on Monday, which comes almost a century after the premiere of Steamboat Willie, the animated short film that made him a star. As TIME reports, the company didn’t waste any time capitalizing on Mickey’s stardom with merchandise and branding that turned the mouse into a cash cow despite his diminutive frame. Fast-forward to present day and it’s hard to imagine a world without the mouse’s outsize influence. Just watch one of your favorite Mickey movies, which are even easier to find now thanks to Disney+.
'The Mandalorian': How That Reveal Changes What We Thought We Knew About 'Star
Read full article: 'The Mandalorian': How That Reveal Changes What We Thought We Knew About 'StarThe asset is a baby Yoda?! Of course, the baby Yoda reveal opens up a lot of questions like, did Yoda know about this baby? When Yoda spoke to Force Ghost Obi-Wan about there being "another," could he have actually been referencing baby Yoda? What does this mean for the future of Star Wars? Disney Plus Shows and Movies: 'The Mandalorian,' 'High School Musical' and More'The Mandalorian' Press Conference: What to Know About the First Live-Action 'Star Wars' Series'The Mandalorian' Cast on Joining the 'Star Wars' Universe (Full Interview)
'The Mandalorian' blasts 'Star Wars' into the streaming frontier
Read full article: 'The Mandalorian' blasts 'Star Wars' into the streaming frontier(CNN) - "The Mandalorian" arrives with a lot of weight on its armored shoulders, not only representing the first live-action "Star Wars" series but easily providing the biggest original draw to help launch Disney+. That's a shrewd strategy, not only in keeping with "Star Wars'" roots but emulating the half-hour westerns that populated TV in its infancy -- an appropriate analogy, since "The Mandalorian" represents an ambassador for another new means of delivering entertainment. The character of Sabine in the animated "Star Wars Rebels" added to that lore, but it's still visually striking to see it elevated and showcased in this live-action format. That includes its real-world mission of giving "Star Wars" fans an incentive to subscribe, which the maiden flight looks well-suited, or armored, to carry out. The first episode of "The Mandalorian" is streaming on Disney+.
Disney+ Goes Down Hours After Official Launch
Read full article: Disney+ Goes Down Hours After Official LaunchDisney+, the much-anticipated streaming service, was beset by technical problems just hours after its official launch Tuesday. Others said they were having trouble finding the Disney+ app on the Apple App Store. By midday, thousands of complaints had been made to Downdetector, a website where users can report problems with apps and websites. Users are charged $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year, for content from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic. RELATED STORIESHow a Rescue Dog Named Monte Became a Disney StarDisney Star Cameron Boyce Was Cremated, Death Certificate Says14-Year-Old Sells Enough Cupcakes to Take His Family to Disney World
Disney+ releases emotional deleted scene from 'Avengers: Endgame'
Read full article: Disney+ releases emotional deleted scene from 'Avengers: Endgame'Tony Stark gets an emotional moment with his daughter in a new "Avengers: Endgame" scene released Tuesday on Disney+. (CNN) - The launch of Disney+ has come with some special treats for those still not over "Avengers: Endgame." And I'm happy. I'm happy that we had the time that we did and that you were there for me -- until you couldn't be." "If you're happy, I'm happy," he says.
What you need to know before markets open
Read full article: What you need to know before markets openWhy would the most dominant media company in the world invest billions of dollars in order to create a new unit in its already lucrative business? "Disney is fully committed to streaming because they think that streaming is going to be at the core of the whole company going forward." A bundle with the company's other streaming offerings, ESPN+ and an ad-supported Hulu, will cost $12.99 a month. Critics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. But the man positioned to head that new company is in talks to lead another major undertaking: a rescue mission for WeWork.
Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to know
Read full article: Long-awaited Disney+ finally here. Here's what to knowCritics argued that Walt Disney was risking his studio's reputation with a risky film that no one would sit through. "Snow White," the first animated feature in America, became a blockbuster that helped make Disney the company it is today. The company's much-anticipated streaming service debuts on Tuesday in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands. For Disney and its CEO Bob Iger, Disney+ represents a major shift in the company's business focus. "Disney already has a direct connection to consumers," Barnes told CNN Business.
Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy Dish on Upcoming 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel and If They'd Be
Read full article: Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy Dish on Upcoming 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel and If They'd BeHocus Pocus! Midler also explained that when she and her former Hocus Pocus co-stars -- Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker -- get together, they often find themselves talking about their hopes for a sequel in the future. "I would like to see a sequel, and I think that the fans would like to see a sequel," he told ET at the time. 'Hocus Pocus' Sequel Is Being Developed at Disney+ Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Sarah Jessica Parker Read the New York Times on Her Broomstick While Filming Hocus PocusBette Midler Forgot How Good 'Hocus Pocus' Is Until She Watched It 20 Years Later'Hocus Pocus' Turns 25! On Set With the Sanderson Sisters (Exclusive)Bette Midler Reveals She's Joining 'Hocus Pocus' Reunion -- Watch!
Here are the movies and shows coming to HBO Max
Read full article: Here are the movies and shows coming to HBO MaxTony Goncalves, CEO of Otter Media, speaks onstage at HBO Max WarnerMedia Investor Day Presentation at Warner Bros. Studios on Oct. 29, 2019, in Burbank, California. (CNN) - HBO Max is debuting in May 2020 with a vast library of TV shows and films. HBO Max costs twice as much as Disney+ and Apple TV+, which cost $6.99 and $4.99 per month, respectively. HBO Max costs the same as HBO Now, the company's standalone streaming service that launched in 2015, but offers a much larger library of TV shows and films. So what will HBO Max subscribers get for $15 a month?
New trailer for 'The Mandalorian' features big 'Star Wars' vibe
Read full article: New trailer for 'The Mandalorian' features big 'Star Wars' vibe(CNN) - A new trailer has been released for "The Mandalorian," the original "Star Wars" series coming to Disney+. The "Star Wars" spinoff show is Lucasfilm's first live-action series. Jon Favreau writes and directs the series, set after the fall of the Empire but before the emergence of the First Order. The show, about a Mandalorian bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal, debuts on November 12, the same date as the service's launch. The service will be the exclusive streaming home of films like "Captain Marvel," "Avengers: Endgame," "Frozen 2" and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker."
'Lizzie McGuire's Family Joins Hilary Duff's Disney+ Revival Series -- See the Pic!
Read full article: 'Lizzie McGuire's Family Joins Hilary Duff's Disney+ Revival Series -- See the Pic!Lizzie McGuire is going to have her family by her side. Ali GoldsteinIn the new Lizzie McGuire series from original series creator Terri Minsky, Lizzie is a millennial navigating life in New York City. It is currently unclear whether Lalaine and Adam Lamberg will return as Lizzie's best friends, Miranda and Gordo, and when the Disney+ series will debut. All 65 episodes of the original series will be made available to stream on Disney+, which officially launches Nov. 12. RELATED CONTENT:Hilary Duff Finally Shows Her Kids 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'Hilary Duff Reveals Lizzie McGuire Is Engaged in Upcoming Reboot -- But It's Not to GordoHilary Duff Says Returning for 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Is 'Surreal' (Exclusive)
Justin Theroux Gushes Over Dog Kuma's 'First Premiere': See Her Steal the Show in
Read full article: Justin Theroux Gushes Over Dog Kuma's 'First Premiere': See Her Steal the Show inThe movie may be calledLady and the Tramp, but Justin Theroux's dog, Kuma, had no problem stealing the spotlight. Kuma accompanied her dad to the Disney movie's premiere in New York City on Tuesday, where she quickly became the bell of the ball. Theroux couldn't help but gush over Kuma's "first premiere" while speaking with ET's Rachel Smith. Kuma happily wagged her tail at all the attention, prompting Theroux to take ET's mic and give her the real star treatment. As for which actor would voice Kuma, Theroux's got some thinking to do.
Disney+ announces everything coming to its streaming service and OMG we want to watch it all
Read full article: Disney+ announces everything coming to its streaming service and OMG we want to watch it allDisney made a case for itself when the people at the studio announced a streaming service exclusively for Disney movies and TV shows that will be called Disney+. The new streaming service goes live on Nov. 12 and a huge offering of movies and TV shows from Disney, Marvel, Fox, Star Wars and Pixar will be available for the monthly price of $6.99. You can't forget that Disney+ has a ton of Disney Channel original programming, too. If you really want to know everything Disney+ has to offer, Disney uploaded a video that's over three hours long. The great streaming service race has just begun.
Streaming wars scorecard: What to watch and how much it will cost
Read full article: Streaming wars scorecard: What to watch and how much it will costTo compete, the insurgents and the incumbents alike are poaching top-talent producers and making splashy announcements about exclusive content deals. : November 12What it offers: Disney+ will be the exclusive home for some of the most popular franchises in Hollywood for a low price. Netflix's library includes its original series such as "Stranger Things," "The Crown" and "The Umbrella Academy," plus original films like "Always Be My Maybe" and the Oscar-winning "Roma." Well, NBCUniversal has the streaming service for you. Universal, Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation will also create original films for the service, and Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore will star in original series as well.
Hilary Duff Announces She's Achieved Her Post-Baby Body Goal After Birth of Daughter -- See Her
Read full article: Hilary Duff Announces She's Achieved Her Post-Baby Body Goal After Birth of Daughter -- See Her"I have been working really hard to get back to my pre baby body before Banksy turned a year!" "She's such a big part of me and my life, and now she's 30, and I feel like I'm going to have to learn some of her quirky faces again. I can't tell you too much, but I think that people are going to be very surprised and excited," Duff teased. The new show going into production means that she's going to be extra busy. RELATED CONTENT:Hilary Duff Says Returning for 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Is 'Surreal' (Exclusive)'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Series With Hilary Duff Is Coming to Disney+Hilary Duff Details Her Storybook Engagement: 'It Was So Sweet'
Lizzie McGuire goes from 13 to 30 in reboot starring Hilary Duff
Read full article: Lizzie McGuire goes from 13 to 30 in reboot starring Hilary DuffHilary Duff had a son, Luca Cruz Comrie, with her husband, former NHL player Mike Comrie, in March 2012. That's right, Lizzie McGuire is the next show to get a reboot. Hilary Duff posted the news on her Instagram page Friday night that she would revive her role as Lizzie McGuire along with a video compilation of moments from the original Disney Channel show. The series will be coming to the new streaming service Disney+, the company announced on their Twitter page. In the US, Disney+ will cost $6.99 per month, and will cost about the same elsewhere when adjusted for exchange rates.
Hilary Duff Says Returning for 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Is 'Surreal' (Exclusive)
Read full article: Hilary Duff Says Returning for 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Is 'Surreal' (Exclusive)Hours after Duff revealed that a Lizzie McGuire revival series was officially coming to Disney+, the 31-year-old actress -- who will reprise her role as the beloved Disney heroine -- spoke with ET about the "surreal" feeling returning to the role that made her a star. In the new Lizzie McGuire series from original show creator Terri Minsky, Lizzie is a millennial navigating life in New York City. Duff revealed that she's been fielding pitches left and right for storylines for the new Lizzie McGuire series, even from her own personal team. Duff, who currently stars on TV Land's Younger, told ET last December that there had been "some conversations" about a Lizzie McGuire revival, though she said at the time, "It's definitely not a go." RELATED CONTENT:'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Series With Hilary Duff Is Coming to Disney+Hilary Duff Confirms There Have 'Been Some Conversations' About a 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival (Exclusive)Hilary Duff Celebrates 15th Anniversary of 'Lizzie McGuire' With Adorable Instagram Video
Obi-Wan Kenobi and 'The Mandalorian' bring the Force to Disney+
Read full article: Obi-Wan Kenobi and 'The Mandalorian' bring the Force to Disney+(CNN) - Obi-Wan Kenobi will bring the Force to Disney+, which -- along with the first trailer for "The Mandalorian" -- capped the studio's presentation for its new streaming service at the D23 Expo. That includes "The Mandalorian," the first live-action "Star Wars" series, which will make its debut when the service launches. Kennedy noted that the service would have access to all the movies, including the upcoming "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," putting "over 40 years of 'Star Wars' storytelling in one place." Another series is in the works starring Diego Luna as the character he played in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." That brings to eight the total number of shows that the comic-book powerhouse is producing for Disney+, including several previously announced titles featuring Avengers characters.
Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Getting His Own 'Star Wars' Series on Disney+
Read full article: Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Getting His Own 'Star Wars' Series on Disney+Obi-Wan Kenobi may not be the streamer's only hope, but having Ewan McGregor around is never a bad thing. "After secrets and fibs and not being able to talk about it, I am honored to bring out a beloved member of the Star Wars family," Kathleen Kennedy said. He returned to the role for a voice cameo in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This will be Disney+'s third live-action Star Wars series, following The Mandalorian (streaming Nov. 12) and a prequel series centered on Rogue One's Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and K-2SO (Alan Tudyk). RELATED CONTENT:'The Mandalorian' Trailer: First Look at Pedro Pascal in Live-Action 'Star Wars' SeriesRevisiting 'The Phantom Menace': Looking Back on the Long Road to 'Star Wars: Episode I'Kylo Ren Appears in Action-Packed Trailer for 'Star Wars Resistance' Season 2
Marvel Announces 'Ms. Marvel,' 'Moon Knight' and 'She-Hulk' Disney+
Read full article: Marvel Announces 'Ms. Marvel,' 'Moon Knight' and 'She-Hulk' Disney+But on Friday, Feige confirmed three new titles in the works for the streaming service:First up, Ms. Marvel, centered on the MCU's first Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan. "You will meet her in her Disney+ series and then you will see her in our films," Feige said. Then there's Moon Knight, about the mercenary Marc Spector, who "may or may not" be impugned with power. Lastly, "Bruce Banner is no longer the only Hulk in the MCU," Feige said. A She-Hulk series is officially in the works, about lawyer and big green woman Jennifer Walters.
'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Series With Hilary Duff Is Coming to Disney+
Read full article: 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival Series With Hilary Duff Is Coming to Disney+A whole new generation is about to meet Lizzie McGuire. Hilary Duff is set to reprise her role as the heroine for a revival series of the beloved Disney Channel classic for the Disney+ streaming service, according to multiple reports. In the new Lizzie McGuire series, Lizzie is reportedly a 30-year-old millennial navigating life in New York City. Fifteen years after Lizzie McGuire wrapped, Duff has two kids of her own, 7-year-old son Luca and 10-month-old daughter Banks. More to come...RELATED CONTENT:Hilary Duff Confirms There Have 'Been Some Conversations' About a 'Lizzie McGuire' Revival (Exclusive)Hilary Duff Celebrates 15th Anniversary of 'Lizzie McGuire' With Adorable Instagram VideoHilary Duff Reunites with 'Lizzie McGuire' Co-Stars -- See the Pic!
Macaulay Culkin Reacts to 'Home Alone' Reboot Coming to Disney+
Read full article: Macaulay Culkin Reacts to 'Home Alone' Reboot Coming to Disney+Macaulay Culkin has an epic response to news that Disney+ is rebooting Home Alone! Culkin, now 38, took to Twitter on Wednesday, sharing a hilarious photo of himself sitting on the couch with a laptop. pic.twitter.com/sGj86933LA Macaulay Culkin (@IncredibleCulk) August 7, 2019"Hey @Disney, call me!" He, too, was featured in the original movie (along with the 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York), portraying the role of Fuller. RELATED CONTENT:'Home Alone' Reboot In the Works at DisneyMacaulay Culkin Recreates Iconic 'Home Alone' ScenesMacaulay Culkin Shares What It's Like to Watch 'Home Alone' With Him
Disney to remake 'Home Alone' for its streaming service
Read full article: Disney to remake 'Home Alone' for its streaming serviceDisney CEO Bob Iger said "Home Alone" would be "reimagined" for its Disney+ service, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." (CNN) - Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal -- a Disney remake of "Home Alone" is on its way. In a conference call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company would be "reimagining" the 1990s Christmas classic film for its long-awaited streaming service, Disney+, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." Disney has provided no details about how or when the film will be remade, or who will be cast. In April, the company unveiled its Disney+ streaming service, which will launch in North America in November.
New streaming package with Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu is just $13
Read full article: New streaming package with Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu is just $13CNN video(CNN) - Disney is putting together a massive streaming package for its fans when its Disney+ service launches in November. The company said Tuesday that it will offer a bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+ and commercial-supported Hulu for $12.99 a month. Hulu alone costs $11.99 a month for the plan without ads or $5.99 a month with ads, ESPN+ is $4.99 a month, and Disney+ will be $6.99. The standard monthly subscription cost for Netflix is $12.99, and Amazon Prime's video streaming service is $8.99 a month. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.