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All the Jackie Chan fans are cheering high for Karate Kid: Legends. The sixth installment in the Karate Kid universe would be directed by Jonathan Entwistle. And will feature Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic roles as well as Ben Wang as Li Fong. Notably, this would also be the first movie in the franchise not produced by Jerry Weintraub, who sadly passed away in 2015.

Ralph Macchio in a still from The Karate Kid (1984) | Credits: Columbia Pictures

The anticipation for the movie is huge at the moment, given the fan-following and popularity that the Karate Kid movies have gathered throughout the years. In this article, we will take a closer look at its story details, release date, cast, and also a specific Cobra Kai connection that’s bound to intrigue the viewers.

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As denizens of Blockbuster Video will be able to attest, the mid-1990s to early 2000s saw a massive glut of animated straight-to-video sequels and prequels to many of Disney's known animated features. There were sequels to "The Fox and the Hound," "Bambi," "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Lady and the Tramp," "Atlantis: The Lost Empire," "The Emperor's New Groove," "Mulan," "Pocahontas," "Tarzan," "The Jungle Book," and even "Brother Bear." The sequels all came when there was a change of leadership at Disney, and the studio tripled-down on the mandate to make as much money as possible. 

The only people who watched these movies were nostalgic Disney-obsessed adults who viewed them as a scientific curiosity, and sought to use them as talking points in long-form online articles. Very occasionally, the films were rented from Blockbuster by anyone who happened to be seven years old when the sequel in question was released.

Some actors show immense talent from a young age, and Jaden Smith is one such example. The actor debuted as an 8-year-old alongside his father, Will Smith, in the 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

However, it was his successful stint in The Karate Kid with the iconic Jackie Chan which went on to establish his reputation in the industry. Unfortunately, he never could replicate that level of success with his later projects, and diverted his career path. The young star then kickstarted his musical career and that too became huge after several hits.

From a young movie star to a musical prodigy

Will Smith worked consistently in the entertainment industry to establish himself as a talented actor. The Men In Black star dabbled in films of a diverse range to prove his acting ability.

Will Smith and Jaden Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness | Credits: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing

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Sony showed the first trailer for the newest “Karate Kid” movie, titled “Karate Kid: Legends,” at New York Comic Con on Friday night. The upcoming movie, releasing in theaters on May 30, unites franchise stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan and introduces a new student named Li Fong, played by Ben Wang.

Macchio returns as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original 1984 “Karate Kid” film trilogy and later reprised in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan is also back as Mr. Han, the kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 “Karate Kid” remake.

The trailer was shown exclusively to the New York Comic Con crowd and teased some intense karate action with the three leads. Macchio’s Daniel Larusso arrives in Beijing, where Chan’s Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong, and is his mentor figure,...

Just in time for a Halloween binge, Hysteria! is now available on Peacock and, having seen most of the series already, I can definitely say that it's worth your time. An 80s-set horror story that doesn't feel like it's focused on nostalgia, Hysteria! has a great cast with great chemistry, and it really does a great job of building up its characters, including its supporting cast, which features Bruce Campbell as the chief of police in a town where satanic panic takes hold. During a recent press day, I caught up with Bruce Campbell, where we talked about his new role and his experience with satanic panic in the 1980s.

Synopsis: "When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a...

The Wild Robot is continuing to wow audiences in theaters and now the director has confirmed that a sequel is in the works.

Heading into its third weekend at the box office, the animated film is expected to come in second place again for the weekend. It has already grossed more than $74 million at the domestic box office after just 15 days in theaters and over $111 million worldwide.

Director Chris Sanders confirmed the sequel plans during a discussion at Deadline Contenders in London on Saturday (October 12).

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“100% yes there are absolutely plans for a second one,” Chris said.

Chris is a three-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker who previously directed Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Croods. He also served a writer on Mulan and production designer on The Lion King!

Everyone’s favorite furry, blue alien is getting ready to make his live-action debut in theaters when Disney’s Lilo & Stitch arrives on May 23, 2025! Brazenly, that Memorial Day weekend is the same release window for Christopher McQuarrie’s Mission: Impossible movie with Tom Cruise. While Lilo & Stitch targets parents and children, Mission: Impossible aims to please older male audiences, creating a divided but competitive box office face-off. Disney announced the release date for Lilo & Stitch alongside a date for its Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis-led sequel, Freakier Friday.

Disney‘s live-action Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo in reimagining the mouse-eared studio’s 2002 animated classic. Other players include Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch. The plot focuses on a young, parentless girl who adopts a “dog” from the local pound,...

Jackie Chan is the kind of guy who crosses generations and is still recognized by everyone today. But it’s crazy to think about how he got to where he is, especially since it’s pretty rare for a martial arts star to blow up worldwide like he did. The truth is, from the very beginning, he knew exactly what he wanted, and he never backed down for anyone.

Jackie Chan in Shanghai Noon (Credits: Touchstone Pictures)

He had the chance to work with the biggest and best Kung Fu studio, but the terms just didn’t line up with what he wanted. It’s surprising he turned it down, especially since he didn’t have much of a name for himself back then. But looking at how far he’s come, it’s a move that deserves respect.

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Freeform is giving big Disney energy all November long with so much goodness one can’t afford to miss a night. 30 Days of Disney returns with themed weeks that make it easy to kick back and enjoy the magic of Disney with friends and family.

The programming event features a lineup of beloved films from the entire Walt Disney catalog, including Disney Animated classics like Lilo & Stitch, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast and Disney-Pixar titles, including a Toy Story movie marathon, Wall-e, Inside Out, and modern fan favorites Soul and Turning Red.

Disney’s most beloved musicals will have viewers singing along to favorite songs this Nov. 4-8, with films like Aladdin, Moana, Encanto, and Frozen/Frozen 2. Favorite Disney villains will take evil to new heights, and they are beloved for it. From Nov. 11-15, watch out for Ursula from The Little Mermaid, Scar from The Lion King, and...

Peacock has released the official trailer, key art, and new photos for its upcoming Hysteria! series. The eight-episode series will premiere on Peacock on October 18, 2024.

USA Network and Syfy will simulcast the first episode on October 18, with USA Network airing episodes each Friday.

In the series, when a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band.

That is, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them. Heaven is a place on Earth – and Hell has come to this town.

Hysteria! stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, and Nikki Hahn. The recurring guest stars include Bruce Campbell,...

Just in time for a Halloween binge, Hysteria! will premiere on Peacock on October 18th, and we have a look at the brand-new trailer! Check back early next month for our exclusive interview with Bruce Campbell, who talks all about the "Satanic Panic" series.

Synopsis: "When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them."

About The Series

Premiere Date: October 18, 2024 (Binge) Writers / Executive Producers: Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman (The Orville) Executive Producers: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein; Chris Bender and Jake Weiner for Good Fear Content Supervising Producer:...

Sabrina Carpenter has joined forces with a ’90s pop idol in honor of the latter’s debut album’s 25th anniversary. A video released on the ’90s singer’s YouTube Channel showcases all sorts of reimaginings of her famous song. Carpenter herself also commented on how the star has influenced her. So, what did she have to say? Details here.

An Idol Performed A Variety Of Her ’90s Classics

It has been 25 years since Christina Aguilera released her debut album. Now, the blonde bombshell with the dynamic pipes has released a tribute to her self-titled album filmed at the Spotify Music Studios in Los Angeles, California. Aguilera opened up the video with a soulful reimagining of “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You).” She then followed this up with a rendition of “Genie In A Bottle.” Throughout, she was surrounded by accompanying musicians and backup singers.

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Can you believe that it has been 25 years since the release of Christina Aguilera‘s debut album?!

The iconic singer celebrated the anniversary of her debut album with a party at the West Hollywood Edition on Monday night (September 23) in Los Angeles.

Christina‘s longtime partner and fiance, Matthew Rutler, joined her on the red carpet at the event!

The self-titled album Christina Aguilera features the hit songs “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants,” “I Turn to You,” “Come on Over,” and “Reflection” from Mulan. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 has sold over 8 million copies in the U.S.

Christina teamed up with Spotify to release new versions of her hit songs, including features from special guests Sabrina Carpenter and Machine Gun Kelly. Watch below!

The United States of America will soon be met with its 60th quadrennial presidential elections later this year, and the buzz surrounding who could win is as strong as ever. Amidst this, previous statements of Star Trek legend George Takei sharing his take on who could be a better leader for the country have also resurfaced. And his response wasn’t in favor of Donald Trump.

Donald Trump in This Past Weekend with Theo Von podcast. | Credits: YouTube.

To say the least, Takei had the most candid confession about having Trump as the next president of the USA as he didn’t hesitate to call him out over his alleged shortcomings. And while these included factors along the themes of equality, growth, and development, the actor cum writer also openly claimed that Trump as prez would mean the death of NASA and space travel.

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Peacock has revealed a first look at Hysteria! and announced that the eight-episode series will premiere on the streaming service on October 18, 2024. USA Network and Syfy will simulcast the first episode on October 18, with USA Network airing episodes each Friday.

In the series, when a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band.

That is, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them. Heaven is a place on Earth – and Hell has come to this town.

Hysteria! stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, and Nikki Hahn. The recurring guest stars include Bruce Campbell, Garret Dillahunt, Nolan North,...

Julie Bowen is returning to TV in Peacock’s “Hysteria!” and things are getting spooky, that is, if they’re even real.

In the teaser for “Hysteria!,” released Monday, the “Modern Family” star goes about her day cooking and cleaning as a 1980s housewife until a strange interruption causes the lights to flicker and her house to shake.

By the time the event stops, Bowen thinks she’s in the clear — until she spots the face of a demon in her microwave, which proceeds to splatter into red globs.

The new series, which also stars Anna Camp (“Pitch Perfect”) and Bruce Campbell (“The Evil Dead,” “Army of Darkness”), will debut on Friday, Oct. 18, on Peacock, USA Network and Syfy. All episodes will be available on Peacock, while USA Network and Syfy will simulcast the premiere episode on Oct. 18 with USA Network airing new episodes each Friday.

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Mattel Creations will release three new Disney princess dolls in a few days. The dolls are part of the Disney Princess Enchanted Elegance doll line. The dolls will include Rapunzel from Tangled, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Mulan.

The trio will be released on August 7, 2024, at 9 Am Pst / 12 Pm Est and will cost $75 each.

Let’s take a look! Enchanted Elegance Ariel Doll

“Ariel dives into the world of haute couture in our Enchanted Elegance Collection. Inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid, our premium doll shimmers in a sequin dress and taffeta skirt. Her pleated organza bodice perfectly matches the purple underskirt, and her long red hair is swept to one side in a glamorous flowing style. Our Ariel doll will add a splash of sophistication to any display.

Disney Collector Enchanted Elegance Collection Ariel Doll 12.0 inches tall (30.48 cm) New body and head sculpt and rooted eyelashes Nine...

Meryl Streep is celebrating 10 years of The Writers Lab with the 2024 lineup of female and non-binary screenwriters to watch.

Academy Award winner Streep has funded The Writers Lab since 2014, and the program is still the only offering in the world dedicated exclusively to elevating the work of women and non-binary screenwriters over the age of 40. Nicole Kidman has also supported the Lab, which is the only program in the world for mid-career screenwriters.

This year, the program is working with 14 writers across 12 projects, with Labs now operational in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe. The 14 selected women screenwriters will gather in early November in Saugerties, New York to focus on tools and strategies to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of professional opportunities and build sustainable careers.

Each writer will be paired with an established mentor, including returning mentor Susan Cartsonis (“What Women Want”), Lisa Cortés (“Little Richard: I Am Everything...

Here Are The 6 Hollywood Box Office Flops That Became Streaming Hits ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

Since the Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted Hollywood, the industry has been determined to recover by releasing blockbuster movies, particularly from major franchises. However, the box office landscape isn’t letting go easily as the industry demands movies to make money to get a foreseeable future, irrespective of their creativeness. Lately, one of the most unusual things happening in the realm of the box office is the increasing number of flops in theatres, which unexpectedly proved successful on streaming services. Here, we list the six movies that grossed poorly at the box office but demonstrated likeness on streaming services.

The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The Matrix Resurrections was budgeted at $190 million but sadly grossed only $159.2 million at the box office. In the series, nothing actually matched the action and creativity of the original 1999 classic. Still, the sequels remain notable...

Boycotting has been around for centuries, proving time and time again to be an effective yet peaceful way to call attention to problematic or unjust situations. The aim is to inflict economic loss to an individual, corporation, or, in this case, a film, in order to urge a change in behavior. For the most part, boycotting has been used for the better. Pulling support from people or companies who are harming a community is a great idea. However, in some cases, especially in the film industry, it’s important to think through the entire impact of a boycott before making a decision. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The...

Cheng Pei Pei, the pioneering “Queen of Martial Arts” who starred in dozens of wuxia films in Hong Kong before reaching a global audience with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has died at the age of 78.

Cheng’s family revealed the actress died Wednesday in San Francisco after she was first diagnosed with atypical Parkinsonian disorder, which she battled privately since 2019. “Our mom Cheng Pei Pei wanted to be remembered for who she was: the legendary ‘Queen of Martial Arts,’” the family said in a statement (via the New York Times...

Cheng Pei-Pei, the iconic action star known for films such as Come Drink With Me and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has died. According to Variety, she had been privately battling a degenerative brain disease since 2019. She was 78 years old. “To all her friends, colleagues, and fans, thank you for all...

Cheng Pei-pei, the pioneering Chinese actress dubbed the “Queen of Swords” and considered among the first female action stars who made her name in the Shaw Brothers classic Come Drink With Me and later had a memorable turn as the villain Jade Fox in Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, has died. She was 78.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce that the rumors are true. Our mother, Cheng Pei-pei, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 17,” Cheng’s family said in a statement posted to Facebook. “In 2019, our mom was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative, atypical parkinsonism syndrome – unofficially, corticobasal degeneration (CBD). It is a rare disease with symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease, however, current treatments cannot slow the progression. She chose not to make this news public so that she could deal with her condition in private and spend her...

Cheng Pei-pei, who memorably starred in Ang Lee’s Oscar-nominated film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, died Thursday at 78 in the San Francisco Bay Area from a degenerative brain disease.

Cheng was born in Shanghai in 1946, moving to Hong Kong in 1962. There she began working with the iconic Shaw Brothers studio, which is widely acknowledged as popularizing kung-fu movies. Her feature debut was drama film Lovers’ Rock, and using her training in ballet and dance, she soon became a major star in martial arts, action, and swordplay movies .

The 1966 action film Come Drink With Me, directed by King Hu, was her breakout role. It was named as Hong Kong’s contender for the Oscars, but not nominated.

Cheng moved to San Francisco in the 1970s, attending business school at the University of California Irvine while raising four children. The children went on to their own show business careers.

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Cheng Pei-pei, the Chinese-born action film icon who starred in Ang Lee’s Oscar-nominated “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and King Hu’s seminal wuxia feature “Come Drink With Me,” has died. She was 78.

Cheng, considered a pioneer of martial arts roles for female actors, died in the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday. She had long suffered from a degenerative brain disease and has donated her brain to medical research.

Born in Shanghai on Jan. 6, 1946, Cheng moved to Hong Kong in 1962. With her ballet and dance training, she was soon working with the iconic Shaw Brothers studio. While her feature debut was drama film “Lovers’ Rock,” she became a major star in martial arts, action and swordplay movies following her breakout role in 1966’s “Come Drink With Me,” directed by King Hu. The film set the tone for a sequel (“Golden Swallow” in 1968), an unrealized remake by Quentin Tarantino and...

The sheer comedic genius of Robin Williams still stands the test of time in all of his works. Anyone who glances over his career is sure to point a finger at 1992’s animated gem Aladdin and yap for hours on end about how the Genie is one of the best secondary characters in Disney. Though, we could argue that he stole the show and is the biggest word associated with the flick.

Chicken à la King or Caesar salad? | Aladdin (1992), Disney

As iconic as his voice was, the character design of Genie himself was a standout. The guy looks like Robin Williams drenched in blue! It wasn’t the only striking feature in Disney’s animation style, however. Aladdin had a very distinct and unique flavor… Take a good look at any scene and you’ll question, “Why is everything so curvy?”

As limited as the straight lines are in this timeless masterpiece,...

Christina Aguilera’s career began on The Mickey Mouse Club and her music began to reach a more adult audience with further help from Disney. Her version of the song “Reflection” from Disney’s Mulan helped her land a record deal with RCA. While Aguilera was grateful for the opportunity, she admitted that the story of her rise to success was a bit cheesy.

Christina Aguilera said an important moment in her career was a little cheesy

As Aguilera sought out a record deal, she got the chance to record a pop version of “Reflection” in 1998. She had initially contacted RCA, and they recommended she contact Disney. They were interested.

“Yeah, it’s so cheesy how I got it, but it was really cool,” she told Entertainment Weekly in 1999. “My manager gives me a random phone call out of the clear blue one day while I’m just hanging out in my hometown of Pittsburgh.

Eddie Murphy was a household name in the United States of America way before he forayed into films due to his standup comedy. But, if my memory isn’t failing me, he garnered international fame after his work in The Nutty Professor, Mulan, and Dr. Dolittle. And after he became the voice of Donkey in Shrek, every kid in the whole wide world became familiar with Murphy’s body of work. However, as the cinematic landscape, especially the comedy genre, started to change, and the pile of bad reviews turned into a mountain, Murphy decided to take a break. His return to the big screen wasn’t all that good. So, he took yet another break and returned with one of the best movies of all time, Dolemite Is My Name. Now, he seems to be in the mood to reprise some of his older roles. Comedy 2 America wasn’t good.

America’s Got Talent has always been partial to pint-sized vocal powerhouses, from Jackie Evancho to Angelica Hale, and Tuesday’s episode added another name to that illustrious list — Pranysqa Mishra.

The nine-year-old singer from Tampa, Fla., was the last to take the stage, but there’s no question that she left the biggest impression on the judges, earning a well-deserved Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum for her performance of Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High.”

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Choosing what to watch — and where to stream it — has never been tougher. Along with Max, Hulu, and Netflix, Disney+ has become another major streaming service with a slew of exclusive new releases to stream, from Star Wars universe entries like The Acolyte and The Mandalorian to Marvel movies to Pixar releases like Turning Red.

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Auch die Walt Disney Company präsentierte sich auf dem Screenforce Festival den Werbetreibenden mit ihren neuen Inhalten für die Herbst-Saison auf dem Disney Channel und dem Streamingdienst Disney+.

Conny Roll (l.) und Julia Schörner von Disney (Credit: Wdc)

Am Donnerstag hat Disney Advertising die Highlights des Maushauses für die Saison 2024/25 beim Screenforce Festival in Düsseldorf präsentiert. Dabei wurden nicht nur Formate des Disney Channels, sondern erstmals auch Inhalte des Streamingdienstes Disney+ ins Schaufenster gestellt, da es dort inzwischen auch eine werbeunterstützte Abo-Variante gibt.

Julia Schörner, Director Disney Advertising und Conny Roll, Director Marketing & Programm Disney Channels, The Walt Disney Company Gsa, verkündeten zusammen: „Die Hälfte aller Menschen auf der ganzen Welt hat jeden Tag Kontakt mit Disney, sei es durch ein Produkt, einen Film, eine Veranstaltung, ein Lied oder eine Serie.“ Letztlich sei aber vor allem die Qualität der Inhalte das Unterscheidungsmerkmal zur Konkurrenz.

„Dafür bedarf es Plattformen, die möglichst viele ihrer Zielgruppen bündeln,...

Among the various successful lineups of Disney’s Pixar, it features popular titles like Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and many more. However, there is one underrated franchise that does not get the wholehearted love it deserves. It is none other than Cars. The film is often overlooked but it is surely one of the classic films that is enjoyed by children and adults alike.

A still from Cars. Credits: Disney/ Pixar

Though one would assume from the title that the story is merely about some automobiles, its central themes are much more complex and center more than just vehicles. The film teaches us grounded values with a gripping storyline in a fast-paced racing world. But the film is much deeper than that as it became Paul Newman’s most popular film giving him a fitting tribute before he passed away in 2008.

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The world of Disney has never once disappointed when it comes to musicals. With sprawling tales of epic love stories and star-crossed lovers finding their way to each other, the studio has never once failed to craft a saga that doesn’t bring a tear or two to the eye. Fairy tales like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty gave way to more ambitious adaptations such as Aladdin and Pocahontas.

Aladdin (1992) [Credit: Walt Disney Pictures]However, without original creations to fill the void left behind by such age-old mythologies, a dozen different adaptations of the same story would mark the downfall of an industry that runs on selling love, hope, and eternity. Now, word through the grapevine suggests that the studio is set on fixing the error of its ways by bringing a new princess into the scene as soon as possible.

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Disney is one of the leading studios in Hollywood, having built its success upon a series of blockbuster animated films back in the day. However, in recent years the studio’s money-spinning and cultural juggernaut IPs have received flack from critics and audiences alike, particularly when it comes to the live-action re-imaginings of its biggest animated hits.

Disney’s Aladdin co-director John Musker talked about the studio’s recent struggles.

John Musker, the animator and director, who has been involved in some of Disney’s biggest animated blockbusters including Aladdin, Moana, and The Little Mermaid. During a recent interview, Musker spoke about Disney’s recent struggles when it comes to connecting with audiences. Musker provided a simple and elegant solution to the problem, one that fans themselves have suggested in the past, and here is what he had to say.

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Lionsgate is developing a John Wick spinoff movie around Donnie Yen’s Caine assassin character.

Yen will reprise his John Wick: Chapter 4 role in the untitled project set to shoot in Hong Kong in 2025. The franchise expanding film, with no director yet announced, will follow the events of John Wick 4 as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.

The project also follows Yen, a veteran Hong Kong action hero, pushing back against what he claimed were Asian stereotypes in the original script for John Wick 4. After some prodding, John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski agreed to change the name and clothes for Yen’s character.

China-born Yen is a household name internationally thanks to his hugely popular and acclaimed Ip Man movie series, and he has crossed over to Hollywood with outings in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which grossed over a billion dollars,...

Donnie Yen has inked a deal to reprise his role as Caine, the highly skilled, blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, in a new film from Lionsgate set to shoot in Hong Kong next year, the studio announced on Wednesday.

While the logline is being kept under wraps, the new film will continue Yen’s story arc following the events of Chapter 4, as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table.

The new film was developed as part of Chad Stahelski’s recently announced deal with Lionsgate to oversee the expansion of the John Wick universe and will be shepherded by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee (John Wick: Chapters 1 through 4) for Thunder Road and Stahelski through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner.

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The Planet Of The Apes franchise has seen five feature films from the original movies, one from Tim Burton in 2001, a successful prequel series starring the amazing Andy Serkis, a live-action television series, an animated Saturday morning series, comic books, trading cards, action figures, you name it.

50 years ago in 1974 20th Century Fox came up with the clever idea to offer all five movies at once to select movie theaters, and program them together as a “Go Ape!” movie marathon.

Inventive marketing at the time, the films starred the incomparable Roddy McDowall, who played Cornelius and Caesar, in 4 out of the 5 movies. All the movies can now be found on streaming services.

In 2024, Pota fans were offered the chance to see the film on May 8th at the special Fan Event and “Go Ape” again!

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Exclusive: Skydance Animation has tapped Bruce Anderson in the newly created role of Head of Production.

The producer of Ferdinand and the Rio franchise will oversee production planning for animation production and physical delivery of Skydance Animation’s slate of feature films.

Most recently, Anderson served as producer of Skydance Animation’s upcoming animated musical-fantasy Spellbound which premieres later this year on Netflix.

“Bruce is a true collaborator who brings care and attention to every project he touches,” said Holly Edwards, President, Skydance Animation. “As we prepare for the release of Spellbound and continue to ramp up production on our other features in the pipeline, we are thrilled to have Bruce joining the team as Head of Production.”

In 2023, Skydance Animation formed a multi-year partnership with Netflix to develop and produce animated movies to be released directly on the streamer which brought Skydance’s full slate of existing animated features including the upcoming films Spellbound,...

Exclusive: Chinese-Kiwi actor Yoson An has signed with Sovereign Talent Group. Sovereign will rep An’s writing and directing work.

An is best known for his breakout role in Disney‘s live-action Mulan. In the pic, he played Chen Honghui, a military recruit, and Mulan’s love interest. Born in China, An migrated to New Zealand as a child.

His other feature film credits include The Meg, Mortal Engines, and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. His TV credits include the HBO Asia mini-series Grace, where he played Ricky Wu. He was a series lead on Sbs TV’s crime thriller Dead Lucky. He featured in the Warner Bros. comedy series Fresh Eggs, shot in New Zealand, and most recently played Sook in the BBC’s The Luminaries.

After originally working in theatre, An’s first role on-screen was in the short film Death Note (2012). He next starred in Kiwi filmmaker David Blyth...

Studio 100 Intl., in collaboration with Germany’s Caligari Film and Studio Isar Animation, and Spain’s 3 Doubles Producciones, is to produce action-comedy CGI movie “Dougie Dolittle.”

Targeting a core demographic of 8-12 year olds and a family audience, the movie is planned for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling global sales and will introduce the film at Marché du Film in Cannes.

“Dougie Dolittle” tells the story of a teenager with an animal phobia, who discovers an astonishing ability after a chance encounter with Polly, a long-lost family parrot. Dougie realizes he can communicate with animals, a gift that initially feels more like a curse.

Throughout his journey, Dougie learns to embrace his fears and use his newfound talent to aid his animal companions in their battle against the unscrupulous animal food company Kingcorps, save the city from chaos, and embrace his destiny.

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Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world, as Freeform celebrates 30 Days of Disney with legendary Disney films starting June 1. Viewers can relive their childhood with films from the full Disney catalog, including Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out, National Treasure, Avatar, Spider-Man (2002), and many more.

The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).

Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.

During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.

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Back when Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. first started, events of the MCU were often referenced in the show, with Nick Fury even making a cameo appearance at the end of the first season. But as the show continued, it started to drift away from the main universe and by the time the seventh season concluded, it became a standalone narrative that had nothing to do with the MCU.

Reflecting on the MCU sidelining the first Marvel show that was initially tied to the MCU, Ming-Na Wen shared her disappointment over its treatment.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Deserves More Credit Stressed Ming-Na Wen

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | [Credit: Marvel Television]Following her portrayal of Agent Melinda May in the first Marvel show produced by the now-defunct Marvel Television, Ming-Na Wen became an instant fan favorite. But unlike some of Marvel’s Netflix television series, which are now being incorporated into the larger MCU, it doesn...

It is very important to pay attention to one’s looks if they are trying to make it into show business. Other than being talented and a hard worker, one’s looks also play a major part in the trajectory of how their career is going to look like. Even after finding success, you need to stay in tip-top shape and keep delivering your best if you want to not only survive but thrive in the entertainment industry.

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The American actress, Ming-Na Wen recently opened up about the same on a podcast and revealed how she wants her female peers to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect.

Ming-Na Wen wants her fellow female stars to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect

Ming-Na Wen is one of the most established and successful stars in the industry at the moment. The American actress first rose to fame back in...

Marvel’s divisive era began much earlier than its post-Endgame Phase Four arc and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor Ming-Na Wen may have just confirmed it on a public platform. The longstanding chasm between the frontrunner of Marvel television and the later Disney+ era has finally found some ground for debate and the Disney legend serves it up on a silver platter.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [Credit: Marvel Television]

As actors become more vocal about their place in the industry, several truths brushed under the studios’ rugs also find their way out into the light. In a dramatic revelation, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star becomes one of the first to address the willful ignorance on Marvel’s part regarding the fan-beloved series.

Ming-Na Wen Rebukes Disney for Exiling Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Mulan star and Disney legend, Ming-Na Wen had little to say when it came to the Disney controversy, let alone the...

While shows like WandaVision and Loki seem to be all anyone can think of when someone says “Marvel TV,” let’s not forget where it all began. Marvel Television was created all the way back in 2010 and the first project that was released through it was Agents of Shield in which actress Ming-Na Wen played the role of Melinda May.

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And now, Ming-Na Wen has finally spoken up about the division between the shows created for traditional television and those developed for streaming platforms. The actress believes that her show, Agents of Shield, deserves an accolade or acknowledgment for launching Marvel Studios into the television space.

Agents of Shield Actress Voices her Disappointment

Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in Agents of Shield

Ming-Na Wen has a long list of projects to her name including films like Mulan and The Darkness as well as television shows...

On Monday April 22, 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure spectacle, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, made a trip to Venice Beach to get some sun, catch some waves and promote the film to onlookers lucky enough to be there. The apes on horseback was a clever idea and looked very reminiscent of the original 1968 film Planet Of The Apes.

The film opens in movie theaters globally on May 10, 2024, and will be available in IMAX®, Dolby Cinema®, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere. Be among the first to see Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on the big screen at the early access screening on May 8th.

Check out the cool promotion below!

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign. Apes are the dominant species living harmoniously with one another and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.

From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey Man Photo: Universal Studios Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped...

From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios

Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...

Netflix series “Sweet Tooth” will be returning for its third and final season this summer, and a new teaser trailer unveiled this morning previews an epic final chapter ahead.

The final season debuts globally on Netflix on June 6, 2024.

Watch the trailer below, filled with awe, big emotion, and an epic battle ahead for the hybrids and their allies.

“Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania Lavie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao...

New Zealand’s University of Canterbury has signed a five-year exclusive agreement with the Aardman Academy, the training arm of the Aardman Animations, the British film and TV studio behind “Wallace and Gromit” and “Shaun the Sheep.”

The agreement enables the Christchurch-based university to become the only educational institution in New Zealand to specialize in Aardman’s unique version of stop-motion animation. It has the potential to upend the country’s animation industry.

The Aardman Academy was created at a time when the studio urgently needed more animators to produce “Chicken Run.” Released in 2000, the film went on to become the highest-grossing stop-motion film of all time. The Aardman Academy has since trained hundreds of world-class animators, directors, model makers and other specialists.

Training will be offered to animation students studying for the university’s Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours degree. And it creates the opportunity to receive training...