There is no denying that Toy Story is one of the greatest pieces of animated storytelling. The film represents the true extent of the medium and was one of the first to showcase it on such a large scale. Cartoons no longer needed to be two dimensional, and these sorts of films could hold so much more meaning than anyone could have imagined.
A still from Toy Story I Pixar
After this, when fans could not think things could get better, Pixar released Toy Story 2. The film has been regarded as a masterpiece everywhere, and its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes only reinforces it.
However, many of its fans would not know what actually happened behind the scenes, during the production of the movie. It would seem that the animators and crew of the film had to break their backs trying to meet the deadlines they were given.
Toy Story...
A still from Toy Story I Pixar
After this, when fans could not think things could get better, Pixar released Toy Story 2. The film has been regarded as a masterpiece everywhere, and its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes only reinforces it.
However, many of its fans would not know what actually happened behind the scenes, during the production of the movie. It would seem that the animators and crew of the film had to break their backs trying to meet the deadlines they were given.
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- 6/4/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Pixar, the big boss of animated movies, used to be the king of creativity and storytelling. But lately, people have been whispering about Pixar losing its touch. Once ruling the roost, Pixar now faces the harsh reality of slipping into irrelevance. Now, they’re pinning their hopes on Inside Out 2 it’s going to be make-or-break time for Pixar. Will this sequel be their golden ticket back to the top, or will it be the final nail in the coffin?
A still featuring the characters from Inside Out 2 | Pixar
With everyone on the edge of their seats waiting for the sequel, Pixar’s sweating bullets. They’re stuck between meeting sky-high expectations and the need to shake things up. In a world where sequels rule the roost, Inside Out 2 isn’t just another movie. It’s Pixar’s big gamble to reclaim its throne as the king of animated storytelling.
A still featuring the characters from Inside Out 2 | Pixar
With everyone on the edge of their seats waiting for the sequel, Pixar’s sweating bullets. They’re stuck between meeting sky-high expectations and the need to shake things up. In a world where sequels rule the roost, Inside Out 2 isn’t just another movie. It’s Pixar’s big gamble to reclaim its throne as the king of animated storytelling.
- 6/4/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Pixar’s focus is now on two words: “IP” and “Franchise.” The company that was once known for new and creative ideas is now finding ways to make more IP sequels or come up with “franchise seeds,” according to Pixar’s president, Jim Morris.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Morris discussed Pixar’s new focus of making three new films every two years instead of one film a year. Those three films will have two sequels or spinoffs and only one new concept that will be used as “potential seeds for new franchises.”
It isn’t about creating ideas that are just good films anymore. It’s about franchising everything for Disney.
Pixar did incredibly well for years, and then when John Lasseter left, it seemed to nosedive.
While some of their newer films aren’t as good as older ones, they still aren’t terrible. “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and...
In an interview with Bloomberg, Morris discussed Pixar’s new focus of making three new films every two years instead of one film a year. Those three films will have two sequels or spinoffs and only one new concept that will be used as “potential seeds for new franchises.”
It isn’t about creating ideas that are just good films anymore. It’s about franchising everything for Disney.
Pixar did incredibly well for years, and then when John Lasseter left, it seemed to nosedive.
While some of their newer films aren’t as good as older ones, they still aren’t terrible. “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney is going back to its strategy for “Elemental” for the release of “Inside Out 2.” They will leave the film in theaters for 100 days before they release it to streaming. With “Elemental,” the film did not do well at the start; however, by the end of summer, it had broken even and started to profit.
When “Elemental” came out, they did not say that was what they were doing. People waited, assuming it would come to Disney+ in just a few weeks. Instead, it took three months to start streaming. So, people waited to go to the theater and had to wait longer than expected for a streaming release.
This tells me that Disney thinks it will need that long to profit on “Inside Out 2” like they did with “Elemental.” Or this decision is an attempt to retrain audiences to go to the theater. Letting them know they...
When “Elemental” came out, they did not say that was what they were doing. People waited, assuming it would come to Disney+ in just a few weeks. Instead, it took three months to start streaming. So, people waited to go to the theater and had to wait longer than expected for a streaming release.
This tells me that Disney thinks it will need that long to profit on “Inside Out 2” like they did with “Elemental.” Or this decision is an attempt to retrain audiences to go to the theater. Letting them know they...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
If anyone’s created any animated magic in the West, it’s Disney and Pixar. Although connected since 2006 (Pixar started off as an independent studio before being acquired by Disney), the two studios have had different policies for a while, but while they still release films somewhat independently, a balance has been found and it is now more difficult to tell a Disney production from a Pixar one; two decades ago, which is not t along, it was very easy to do. But, regardless of the magic and the historical importance, both studios have been struggling for a while now in the financial sense. Workers have been laid off, projects have been put on hold and their overall number has been reduced, while those that have been released are not doing that well at the box office.
This is an issue for both Disney and Pixar in general as the...
This is an issue for both Disney and Pixar in general as the...
- 6/1/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Aloha, Moana. (The hello kind.)
Disney released a teaser trailer (below) for “Moana 2” on May 29. Our princess of Motunui is still out there voyaging, still drumming with her dead ancestors, still battling coconuts — it honestly just looks like additional “Moana” footage. That’s not automatically a bad thing. Also, it’s not yet the trailer trailer, so we’ll cut it a break — especially considering the feature film’s own origin story.
“Moana 2” was originally planned as a Disney+ series. Well, upgrade. Now a proper sequel, “Moana 2” welcomes back Auli’i Cravalho (as Moana), Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, and Temuera Morrison as Chief Tai.
Also an “upgrade” is Maui’s “boat snack” — the pig, Pua, has joined Heihei the chicken on Moana’s boat. Johnson gets the big joke of the teaser trailer: “Bacon and eggs!?! Why didn’t you bring the pig last time?...
Disney released a teaser trailer (below) for “Moana 2” on May 29. Our princess of Motunui is still out there voyaging, still drumming with her dead ancestors, still battling coconuts — it honestly just looks like additional “Moana” footage. That’s not automatically a bad thing. Also, it’s not yet the trailer trailer, so we’ll cut it a break — especially considering the feature film’s own origin story.
“Moana 2” was originally planned as a Disney+ series. Well, upgrade. Now a proper sequel, “Moana 2” welcomes back Auli’i Cravalho (as Moana), Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, and Temuera Morrison as Chief Tai.
Also an “upgrade” is Maui’s “boat snack” — the pig, Pua, has joined Heihei the chicken on Moana’s boat. Johnson gets the big joke of the teaser trailer: “Bacon and eggs!?! Why didn’t you bring the pig last time?...
- 5/29/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Pixar was hit with layoffs on Tuesday as approximately 175 employees, or 14% of its workforce, were let go.
In a note to staff, Pixar president Jim Morris said that individuals who have been impacted by the layoffs will be notified on Tuesday. “Calendar invites to speak with a leader have already gone out to those individuals, and we anticipate we will have connected with everyone impacted by the end of the day,” he wrote.
Pixar employees have been bracing for layoffs since January, but cuts were smaller than the speculated 20% reduction that was reported at the time.
Once considered the gold standard of family films, Pixar has been struggling since the pandemic when its corporate overlords at Disney used the pedigree of the animation brand to prop up its new streaming service. During that period, new offerings “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” were sent directly to Disney+ and family audiences became...
In a note to staff, Pixar president Jim Morris said that individuals who have been impacted by the layoffs will be notified on Tuesday. “Calendar invites to speak with a leader have already gone out to those individuals, and we anticipate we will have connected with everyone impacted by the end of the day,” he wrote.
Pixar employees have been bracing for layoffs since January, but cuts were smaller than the speculated 20% reduction that was reported at the time.
Once considered the gold standard of family films, Pixar has been struggling since the pandemic when its corporate overlords at Disney used the pedigree of the animation brand to prop up its new streaming service. During that period, new offerings “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” were sent directly to Disney+ and family audiences became...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The long-expected layoffs at Pixar Animation Studios have begun.
Today, leadership at the storied company that traces it origins to the late Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006 will notify employees of the reductions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is the biggest restructuring in Pixar’s history, although top leadership isn’t impacted.
Approximately 14 percent of Pixar’s workforce, or around 175 employees, will be let go. Before the reductions, approximately 1,300 people worked at the animation studio.
The layoffs are part of Disney chief Bob Iger’s overarching mandate to return to a focus on quality, versus churning out content for streaming which was a priority for his sort-lived successor, Bob Chapek. Disney execs have talked about returning to a focus on quality during numerous earnings calls this year, saying creative teams across the company were stretched too thin in the arms race to feed streamers.
Pixar employees...
Today, leadership at the storied company that traces it origins to the late Steve Jobs and was bought by Disney in 2006 will notify employees of the reductions, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. It is the biggest restructuring in Pixar’s history, although top leadership isn’t impacted.
Approximately 14 percent of Pixar’s workforce, or around 175 employees, will be let go. Before the reductions, approximately 1,300 people worked at the animation studio.
The layoffs are part of Disney chief Bob Iger’s overarching mandate to return to a focus on quality, versus churning out content for streaming which was a priority for his sort-lived successor, Bob Chapek. Disney execs have talked about returning to a focus on quality during numerous earnings calls this year, saying creative teams across the company were stretched too thin in the arms race to feed streamers.
Pixar employees...
- 5/21/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For years many fans of Pixar films have become familiar with a particular voice in their movies. That voice is actor and comedian John Ratzenberger. While many growing up in the 1980s remember him as Cliff Calvin on the popular sitcom Cheers, children from the mid-1990s to the late 2010s have heard his voice in other places.
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
Starting in the 1995 animated film Toy Story as Hamm the piggy bank, the actor went on to appear in 23 films for the animation studio. He was P.T. Flea in A Bug’s Life, Yeti in Monsters Inc., The Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the Truck in Cars, and many more. In essence he became the Stan Lee of Pixar.
However, in recent years, he has been noticeably absent. His last vocal appearance was in 2020’s Onward as Fennwick the Cyclops. There was apparently a cameo in 2020’s Soul, but it was more...
- 5/18/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney CEO Bob Iger says Marvel will continue its “less is more” strategy, with two TV series released per year and a maximum of three films in cinemas.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
If you’re looking for new ideas from the House of Mouse, you might be waiting awhile.
During Disney’s Q2 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger made comments to the effect that there was “a lot of value in sequels” as they’re easier to market. He also pointed to competitors’ doing well with sequels, likely meaning DreamWorks and Illumination.
Because God forbid the studio that innovated animation for decades tries something new.
This would explain why we’re seeing Moana 2, Frozen 3 and 4, Zootopia 2, Inside Out 2 and Toy Story 5 and not the next groundbreaking animated feature film from Disney and/or Pixar.
In fact, looking at their upcoming animated slate, only Elio is an original concept.
It’s likely that Disney is playing it safe in part due to many recent Disney and Pixar animated misfires at the box office, including Strange World, Wish,...
During Disney’s Q2 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger made comments to the effect that there was “a lot of value in sequels” as they’re easier to market. He also pointed to competitors’ doing well with sequels, likely meaning DreamWorks and Illumination.
Because God forbid the studio that innovated animation for decades tries something new.
This would explain why we’re seeing Moana 2, Frozen 3 and 4, Zootopia 2, Inside Out 2 and Toy Story 5 and not the next groundbreaking animated feature film from Disney and/or Pixar.
In fact, looking at their upcoming animated slate, only Elio is an original concept.
It’s likely that Disney is playing it safe in part due to many recent Disney and Pixar animated misfires at the box office, including Strange World, Wish,...
- 5/7/2024
- by PNP Newsroom
- Pirates & Princesses
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company will limit its output of Marvel movies to “two good films” a year — three maximum — from about four and also cut the numbers of TV series spinoffs for the franchise.
Speaking on a conference call with analysts Tuesday after quarterly numbers, Iger took questions about the studio strategy after some high-profile misses led to widespread talk of “superhero fatigue.”
Marvel shows will dip to two series a year from four. He called output “a vestige of basically a desire in the past to increase volume. We are stemmed from a desire in the past to increase volume. We are slowly going to decrease volume.”
Iger said he’s “working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality” and that “overall I feel great” about how things are shaping up.
Related: Disney Stock Dips As Theme Park Comments Rattle Market...
Speaking on a conference call with analysts Tuesday after quarterly numbers, Iger took questions about the studio strategy after some high-profile misses led to widespread talk of “superhero fatigue.”
Marvel shows will dip to two series a year from four. He called output “a vestige of basically a desire in the past to increase volume. We are stemmed from a desire in the past to increase volume. We are slowly going to decrease volume.”
Iger said he’s “working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality” and that “overall I feel great” about how things are shaping up.
Related: Disney Stock Dips As Theme Park Comments Rattle Market...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The long gestating, live-action Masters of the Universe film is finally getting a release date. Amazon MGM has dated the Mattel film for a June 5, 2026 worldwide theatrical release.
The film will follow, according to its synopsis, “10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!”
Travis Knight is directing from a script by Chris Butler. Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing.
Mattel’s Masters of the Universe brand...
The film will follow, according to its synopsis, “10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!”
Travis Knight is directing from a script by Chris Butler. Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner, and Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing.
Mattel’s Masters of the Universe brand...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Can you believe that Dennis Quaid turned down, not one, but two movies made famous by Tom Hanks? Like, what? So here’s the gist.
Dennis Quaid Jokes He And Tom Hanks Have A Lot To Talk About After Turning Down Roles That Got Popularized By Hanks
Let’s do a quick flashback to when Dennis Quaid just casually told us that he turned down the opportunity to star in the 1998 fim “Big,” as a result of receiving several job offers at the time.
We all know what happened, Tom Hanks replaced him for the lead role in “Big” and made “Big” big (sorry I couldn’t resist.) “Big” did turn out to be a very successful movie. In fact, one of the most successful in Hanks’ career.
“I think I turned it down for something else,” he recalled. “Well, I can’t remember what it was. I also turned down Peggy Sue Got Married…...
Dennis Quaid Jokes He And Tom Hanks Have A Lot To Talk About After Turning Down Roles That Got Popularized By Hanks
Let’s do a quick flashback to when Dennis Quaid just casually told us that he turned down the opportunity to star in the 1998 fim “Big,” as a result of receiving several job offers at the time.
We all know what happened, Tom Hanks replaced him for the lead role in “Big” and made “Big” big (sorry I couldn’t resist.) “Big” did turn out to be a very successful movie. In fact, one of the most successful in Hanks’ career.
“I think I turned it down for something else,” he recalled. “Well, I can’t remember what it was. I also turned down Peggy Sue Got Married…...
- 4/15/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
The Matrix Resurrections Can Be Streamed Online For Free On This Ott Platform (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Keanu Reeves is an established Hollywood actor who has been a part of some blockbuster franchises, and his most famous series is The Matrix series. The franchise has four movies, and recent reports revealed that The Matrix 5 is in development. Not only that, the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections has been made available accessible on specific streaming platforms.
The Matrix Resurrections Cast –
The 2021 movie featured Carrie Ann-Moss, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra, Eréndira Ibarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in significant roles supporting Keanu’s Neo in the sci-fi movie. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith. It was previously played by Laurence Fishburne. Christina Ricci, Neil Patrick Harris and Telma Hopkins were also there in it. Unfortunately, the film did not do so well at the box office and failed to impress the critics. The...
Keanu Reeves is an established Hollywood actor who has been a part of some blockbuster franchises, and his most famous series is The Matrix series. The franchise has four movies, and recent reports revealed that The Matrix 5 is in development. Not only that, the 2021 movie The Matrix Resurrections has been made available accessible on specific streaming platforms.
The Matrix Resurrections Cast –
The 2021 movie featured Carrie Ann-Moss, Jessica Henwick, Priyanka Chopra, Eréndira Ibarra, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in significant roles supporting Keanu’s Neo in the sci-fi movie. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Morpheus / Agent Smith. It was previously played by Laurence Fishburne. Christina Ricci, Neil Patrick Harris and Telma Hopkins were also there in it. Unfortunately, the film did not do so well at the box office and failed to impress the critics. The...
- 4/8/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Andor was such an unexpected, soaring success that we're surprised more of the team behind the series hasn't been snapped up quickly to work on other projects at Lucasfilm. Well, now one of them has – Beau Willimon, who was a core part of Tony Gilroy's writing team (he scripted the superb mini-arc set in the Narkina 5 prison complex), is now aboard to co-write big screen effort Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi with director James Mangold.
Mangold – who previously directed Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny for Lucasfilm – has been working on the script but also turning his attention to production on his Bob Dylan biodrama A Complete Unknown. So it makes sense him adding a co-writer to work on the Star Wars project currently known as Dawn Of The Jedi, which was announced last year at Star Wars Celebration in London.
“It takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV,...
Mangold – who previously directed Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny for Lucasfilm – has been working on the script but also turning his attention to production on his Bob Dylan biodrama A Complete Unknown. So it makes sense him adding a co-writer to work on the Star Wars project currently known as Dawn Of The Jedi, which was announced last year at Star Wars Celebration in London.
“It takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV,...
- 4/7/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
The Mandalorian & Grogu will make the jump from streaming to the big screen on May 22, 2026, Disney has revealed.
After three — or four, if you count The Book of Boba Fett — seasons on Disney+, the company officially announced Friday that the Star Wars spinoff series will hit multiplexes in just over two years; by the time its released, nearly seven years will have lapsed since the franchise’s last film, 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
The Mandalorian & Grogu — which continues the adventures of the bounty hunter (played by a...
After three — or four, if you count The Book of Boba Fett — seasons on Disney+, the company officially announced Friday that the Star Wars spinoff series will hit multiplexes in just over two years; by the time its released, nearly seven years will have lapsed since the franchise’s last film, 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.
The Mandalorian & Grogu — which continues the adventures of the bounty hunter (played by a...
- 4/6/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Disney has seemingly shifted its release schedule around again. Now we have some updated release dates for several upcoming Disney Films, including ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ ‘Tron: Ares,’ and the live-action adaptation of ‘Moana’ (which seems redundant at this point.)
The release dates are now as follows:
‘Tron: Ares’ will be released next year on Oct. 10, 2025. The Jared Leto-led film is currently in production.
‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will be released on May 22, 2026.
‘Toy Story 5’ will be released on June 19, 2026.
The live-action version of ‘Moana’ will now be released on July 10, 2026, instead of June 27, 2025. This move is likely due to the hastily announced ‘Moana 2’ coming later this year.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently indicated that Disney was going to cancel some film and streaming projects to reduce output and focus on quality over quantity. To stop the box office losses, Disney is also doubling...
The release dates are now as follows:
‘Tron: Ares’ will be released next year on Oct. 10, 2025. The Jared Leto-led film is currently in production.
‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will be released on May 22, 2026.
‘Toy Story 5’ will be released on June 19, 2026.
The live-action version of ‘Moana’ will now be released on July 10, 2026, instead of June 27, 2025. This move is likely due to the hastily announced ‘Moana 2’ coming later this year.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently indicated that Disney was going to cancel some film and streaming projects to reduce output and focus on quality over quantity. To stop the box office losses, Disney is also doubling...
- 4/6/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
It’s been five years since Toy Story 4, the critically acclaimed fourth installment in one of Pixar’s greatest animated franchises, was released. While a sequel was announced back in February 2023 by Bob Iger, the movie is still not even close to being released, but we are happy to say that we finally have an official release date for the upcoming Toy Story 5 movie, which is set for a June 19, 2026 release. Yes, it’s a long wait, but Toy Story fans will have gotten used to it by now since the shortest span between two movies from the franchise was an enormous four years, which passed between the release of Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
The Toy Story franchise is among the best animated franchises in history. The third and fourth movies earned more than one billion dollars at the worldwide box office, and each of the...
The Toy Story franchise is among the best animated franchises in history. The third and fourth movies earned more than one billion dollars at the worldwide box office, and each of the...
- 4/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Dev Patel’s Directorial Monkey Man’s Release Has Been Delayed In India. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Actor-turned-director Dev Patel is basking in rave reviews about his directorial debut, Monkey Man. After getting a standing ovation at the SXSW festival, early previews and the trailer have created a real buzz about the movie. With fans calling it the ‘Indian John Wick,’ the movie has been loved by the critics and anyone who has seen it. Monkey Man, produced by Jordan Peele and directed by and starring Dev, was released worldwide on April 5, except for India. But after the delay and rumors surrounding its release, we might postpone the release date for Moneky Man in India.
Monkey Man is Dev Patel‘s maiden debut in the world of directing. These long overdue projects involved Patel’s blood, sweat, and tears. But his daring attempt is being lauded depsite the challenges he has faced.
Actor-turned-director Dev Patel is basking in rave reviews about his directorial debut, Monkey Man. After getting a standing ovation at the SXSW festival, early previews and the trailer have created a real buzz about the movie. With fans calling it the ‘Indian John Wick,’ the movie has been loved by the critics and anyone who has seen it. Monkey Man, produced by Jordan Peele and directed by and starring Dev, was released worldwide on April 5, except for India. But after the delay and rumors surrounding its release, we might postpone the release date for Moneky Man in India.
Monkey Man is Dev Patel‘s maiden debut in the world of directing. These long overdue projects involved Patel’s blood, sweat, and tears. But his daring attempt is being lauded depsite the challenges he has faced.
- 4/6/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Deadpool & Wolverine: Decoding Hugh Jackman’s Character Logan’s Superpowers. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine is still a few months away from its theatrical release, and the excitement among the Marvel fans is increasing daily. Hugh Jackman is returning as Logan after seven years. Not only in live-action movies, Wolverine is a popular Marvel character with some extraordinary powers. Logan’s healing powers are one of the most significant abilities of this superhero. Let’s take a detailed look at the mutant’s superpowers.
About Wolverine-
Logan’s original name is James Howlett, and he is a mutant. Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas asked Lein Wein to create a character named Wolverine, a Canadian with a small stature and fierce rage.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office Collection Day 8 (India): Delivers A Terrific 2nd Friday! Toy Story 5: Release Date,...
The MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine is still a few months away from its theatrical release, and the excitement among the Marvel fans is increasing daily. Hugh Jackman is returning as Logan after seven years. Not only in live-action movies, Wolverine is a popular Marvel character with some extraordinary powers. Logan’s healing powers are one of the most significant abilities of this superhero. Let’s take a detailed look at the mutant’s superpowers.
About Wolverine-
Logan’s original name is James Howlett, and he is a mutant. Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas asked Lein Wein to create a character named Wolverine, a Canadian with a small stature and fierce rage.
Trending Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office Collection Day 8 (India): Delivers A Terrific 2nd Friday! Toy Story 5: Release Date,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Toy Story 5: Release Date, Cast, Plot, & More; Here’s All You Need To Know About This Upcoming Film!
Toy Story 5 Release Date Revealed! (Photo Credit- IMDb)
Pixar’s Toy Story began its journey almost three decades ago and had four movies in that franchise, with the fifth one’s release date revealed. Woody and Buzz Lightyear have been a part of many kids’ childhoods and continue to do that. Today, we have brought you every detail we know about Toy Story 5, so stick to the end to get all the details.
About Toy Story Franchise –
The first film came out in 1995 and was the first entirely computer-animated feature film. It was also the first feature film from Pixar. John Lasseter directed it. The movies take place in the world of toys. The two main protagonists in these films are the old-fashioned pull-string Cowboy toy named Woody and the modern space cadet action figure Buzz Lightyear. Besides these films, there are also spin-offs, such as Buzz Lightyear...
Pixar’s Toy Story began its journey almost three decades ago and had four movies in that franchise, with the fifth one’s release date revealed. Woody and Buzz Lightyear have been a part of many kids’ childhoods and continue to do that. Today, we have brought you every detail we know about Toy Story 5, so stick to the end to get all the details.
About Toy Story Franchise –
The first film came out in 1995 and was the first entirely computer-animated feature film. It was also the first feature film from Pixar. John Lasseter directed it. The movies take place in the world of toys. The two main protagonists in these films are the old-fashioned pull-string Cowboy toy named Woody and the modern space cadet action figure Buzz Lightyear. Besides these films, there are also spin-offs, such as Buzz Lightyear...
- 4/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
'Toy Story 5' will be released on June 19, 2026.The first movie in Pixar's franchise was released in 1995, with the fourth film dropping in 2019 and Disney has now announced that the fifth will be released in 2026.All four movies so far have featured Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear.Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February 2023 that there would be a fifth movie but did not give any details.However, in November 2023, Allen revealed he and Hanks had both been approached about reprising their roles.Speaking on 'The Tonight Show', he said: "Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen. They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles. They’re not saying anything about it…You wonder if four was too many. Is five going to be too much?...
- 4/6/2024
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Disney is laying out a release schedule for the next few years, and it includes long-awaited sequels to classic animated projects such as Toy Story and Frozen as well as updates on Marvel and Star Wars!
On Friday (April 5), Disney updated its schedule solidifying release dates for some key projects, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 and a live-action version of Moana.
We pulled it all together and added in the already scheduled movies that will premiere in the coming months. Taking a look will give you a solid idea of what Disney has in the pipeline through 2026.
Scroll through the slideshow to see what is on the slate for Disney in the next few years…...
On Friday (April 5), Disney updated its schedule solidifying release dates for some key projects, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 and a live-action version of Moana.
We pulled it all together and added in the already scheduled movies that will premiere in the coming months. Taking a look will give you a solid idea of what Disney has in the pipeline through 2026.
Scroll through the slideshow to see what is on the slate for Disney in the next few years…...
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Disney has announced a slew of changes to its upcoming release calendar, firming up the studio's theatrical slate for 2025 and 2026. This includes the return of "Star Wars" to the big screen, a big live-action remake, and the continuation of Pixar's biggest franchise. It's going to be a busy couple of years ahead. Let's go over what we can expect.
First up, "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026. This had previously been listed as an untitled "Star Wars" movie. Now, we know it's Jon Favreau's movie, which will take the world of "The Mandalorian" from Disney+ to the silver screen. It will be the first "Star Wars" movie to hit theaters since "The Rise of Skywalker" concluded the sequel trilogy back in 2019.
The Mouse House also set a date for "Tron: Ares," aka "Tron 3." The sequel will now arrive on October 10, 2025. Disney previously...
First up, "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is set to hit theaters on May 22, 2026. This had previously been listed as an untitled "Star Wars" movie. Now, we know it's Jon Favreau's movie, which will take the world of "The Mandalorian" from Disney+ to the silver screen. It will be the first "Star Wars" movie to hit theaters since "The Rise of Skywalker" concluded the sequel trilogy back in 2019.
The Mouse House also set a date for "Tron: Ares," aka "Tron 3." The sequel will now arrive on October 10, 2025. Disney previously...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
CinemaCon begins next Monday, and Disney has a tease for what fans should expect during their presentation next week. The studio now has official theatrical release dates for a handful of upcoming films, including Lucasfilm‘s first “Star Wars” movie in theaters since 2019. Read on to discover what gets released and when.
Read More: Disney Announces ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ & ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ For 2026 & More
Jon Favreau‘s “The Mandalorian & Grogu“ will hit big screens everywhere on May 22, 2026.
Continue reading Disney Dates ‘Mandalorian & Grogu,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ & Live-Action ‘Moana’ For Summer 2026 at The Playlist.
Read More: Disney Announces ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ & ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ For 2026 & More
Jon Favreau‘s “The Mandalorian & Grogu“ will hit big screens everywhere on May 22, 2026.
Continue reading Disney Dates ‘Mandalorian & Grogu,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ & Live-Action ‘Moana’ For Summer 2026 at The Playlist.
- 4/5/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
In great news for fans of Baby Yoda, Buzz and Woody, and Disney princesses (as well as Disney shareholders), Disney announced a blockbuster slate of films set for release in 2026.
First up, on May 22, 2026, is “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a feature expansion of the Emmy Award-winning “The Mandalorian” series that introduced the world to Baby Yoda. No word yet on whether star Pedro Pascal will appear as the title character as he’s done in the streaming series. Jon Favreau is aboard as director.
Next, on June 19, 2026, is “Toy Story 5.” Little is also known about that project but Disney boss Bob Iger revealed in 2023 that another installment of the Oscar-winning franchise was en route.
Finally, on July 10, 2026, Disney will release a live-action version of “Moana” with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This is not to be confused with an animated “Moana” sequel that Disney has set for release later this year.
First up, on May 22, 2026, is “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a feature expansion of the Emmy Award-winning “The Mandalorian” series that introduced the world to Baby Yoda. No word yet on whether star Pedro Pascal will appear as the title character as he’s done in the streaming series. Jon Favreau is aboard as director.
Next, on June 19, 2026, is “Toy Story 5.” Little is also known about that project but Disney boss Bob Iger revealed in 2023 that another installment of the Oscar-winning franchise was en route.
Finally, on July 10, 2026, Disney will release a live-action version of “Moana” with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This is not to be confused with an animated “Moana” sequel that Disney has set for release later this year.
- 4/5/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Disney’s Mandalorian & Grogu, Tron: Ares, Toy Story 5, and more get release dates ahead of CinemaCon
I’ve got great news for all of you Mouseketeers out there! Disney has revealed the studio’s 2026 release schedule, with dates for projects like Mandalorian & Grogu, Tron: Ares, Toy Story 5, the live-action adaptation of Moana, and more!
Mandalorian & Grogu is Disney’s untitled Star Wars title, dated May 22, 2026, with Tron: Ares as Disney’s untitled film, dated October 10, 2025. Toy Story 5 is the studio’s untitled Pixar project, dated June 19, 2026. Also, Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson as Maui, is moving to July 10, 2026.
You can see the complete list of film titles and release dates below:
The Amateur (20th) previously dated on 11/8/24 moves to 4/11/25
Nightbitch (Searchlight) is now dated on 12/6/24 (Limited)
Moana (Disney) previously dated on 6/27/25 moves to 7/10/26
Untitled Disney (Disney) previously dated on 7/10/26 is removed from schedule
The Mandalorian & Grogu (Disney) is the updated title of Untitled Star Wars dated on 5/22/26
Toy Story 5...
Mandalorian & Grogu is Disney’s untitled Star Wars title, dated May 22, 2026, with Tron: Ares as Disney’s untitled film, dated October 10, 2025. Toy Story 5 is the studio’s untitled Pixar project, dated June 19, 2026. Also, Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson as Maui, is moving to July 10, 2026.
You can see the complete list of film titles and release dates below:
The Amateur (20th) previously dated on 11/8/24 moves to 4/11/25
Nightbitch (Searchlight) is now dated on 12/6/24 (Limited)
Moana (Disney) previously dated on 6/27/25 moves to 7/10/26
Untitled Disney (Disney) previously dated on 7/10/26 is removed from schedule
The Mandalorian & Grogu (Disney) is the updated title of Untitled Star Wars dated on 5/22/26
Toy Story 5...
- 4/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Disney is lining up a huge summer 2026 and has announced release dates for Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian feature, Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and the live-action version of Moana.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the updated Untitled Star Wars set for May 22, 2026, marking the first Star Wars film since Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. Production is scheduled to begin this year.
Toy Story 5 is the updated title of Untitled Pixar and opens on June 19, 2026. It becomes the latest in the $3.3bn-grossing family franchise since Toy Story 4 in 2019.
Moana is pushed from June 27, 2025, to July 10, 2026. The animation Moana 2...
The Mandalorian & Grogu is the updated Untitled Star Wars set for May 22, 2026, marking the first Star Wars film since Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019. Production is scheduled to begin this year.
Toy Story 5 is the updated title of Untitled Pixar and opens on June 19, 2026. It becomes the latest in the $3.3bn-grossing family franchise since Toy Story 4 in 2019.
Moana is pushed from June 27, 2025, to July 10, 2026. The animation Moana 2...
- 4/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Disney has set the release dates for some of its biggest tentpole movies for 2025 and 2026, including its new “Star Wars” film, a fifth “Toy Story,” and “Tron: Ares.”
“The Mandalorian & Grogu,” the spinoff from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” starring Pedro Pascal, will hit theaters May 22, 2026. “Toy Story 5” will open in theaters on June 19, 2026, and “Tron: Ares,” the third “Tron” movie that will star Jared Leto, will open October 10, 2025.
Disney also delayed the release of its live-action “Moana” with Dwayne Johnson to make room for the looming release of the animated “Moana 2” at the end of this year. The live-action “Moana” will now open in theaters July 10, 2026, delayed from June 2025.
Disney also delayed the release of “The Amateur,” a 20th Century Studios title starring Caitriona Balfe. That movie was meant to open on November 8, 2024 but will now open April 11, 2025. Disney and Searchlight Pictures also announced earlier this...
“The Mandalorian & Grogu,” the spinoff from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” starring Pedro Pascal, will hit theaters May 22, 2026. “Toy Story 5” will open in theaters on June 19, 2026, and “Tron: Ares,” the third “Tron” movie that will star Jared Leto, will open October 10, 2025.
Disney also delayed the release of its live-action “Moana” with Dwayne Johnson to make room for the looming release of the animated “Moana 2” at the end of this year. The live-action “Moana” will now open in theaters July 10, 2026, delayed from June 2025.
Disney also delayed the release of “The Amateur,” a 20th Century Studios title starring Caitriona Balfe. That movie was meant to open on November 8, 2024 but will now open April 11, 2025. Disney and Searchlight Pictures also announced earlier this...
- 4/5/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
It’s going to take a live action version of “Moana” a little longer to swim to shore than Disney first expected. The film, originally slated to open in 2025, has been pushed back to July 10, 2026.
That news came as part of a deluge of Disney release date announcements and shifting debuts. The studio revealed that its upcoming “Star Wars” movie, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” as well as “Toy Story 5,” will hit theaters in 2026, giving Disney a formidable collection of potential blockbusters.
“The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a cinematic spinoff of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” will open May 22, 2026, while “Toy Story 5” will debut June 19, 2026. It signals that Disney is getting serious about reinvigorating its big-screen “Star Wars” franchise after mostly focusing on streaming shows like “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Its last major film release was 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which was...
That news came as part of a deluge of Disney release date announcements and shifting debuts. The studio revealed that its upcoming “Star Wars” movie, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” as well as “Toy Story 5,” will hit theaters in 2026, giving Disney a formidable collection of potential blockbusters.
“The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a cinematic spinoff of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” will open May 22, 2026, while “Toy Story 5” will debut June 19, 2026. It signals that Disney is getting serious about reinvigorating its big-screen “Star Wars” franchise after mostly focusing on streaming shows like “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Its last major film release was 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which was...
- 4/5/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Woody and Buzz have a date to return to theaters. Disney will release Pixar’s Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026, the studio announced Friday.
Disney CEO Bob Iger first announced Toy Story 5 in February 2023, with the sequel an attempt to return to form for the franchise after the disappointing performance of the 2022 spinoff, Lightyear, which voice starred Chris Evans. Toy Story has spanned four mainline films dating back to 1995, with the most recent installment topping $1 billion at the box office in 2019. The features have voice starred Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear.
Toy Story 5‘s date with theaters was among a slew of changes and additions made to the Disney release calendar. The studio also pushing Dwayne Johnson’s live-action remake of Moana by a year to July 10, 2026 (it was previously slated for from June 27, 2025). The move gives the remake breathing room from the animated Moana 2,...
Disney CEO Bob Iger first announced Toy Story 5 in February 2023, with the sequel an attempt to return to form for the franchise after the disappointing performance of the 2022 spinoff, Lightyear, which voice starred Chris Evans. Toy Story has spanned four mainline films dating back to 1995, with the most recent installment topping $1 billion at the box office in 2019. The features have voice starred Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear.
Toy Story 5‘s date with theaters was among a slew of changes and additions made to the Disney release calendar. The studio also pushing Dwayne Johnson’s live-action remake of Moana by a year to July 10, 2026 (it was previously slated for from June 27, 2025). The move gives the remake breathing room from the animated Moana 2,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Big news ahead of CinemaCon for Disney — and they’re not showing off their presentation until the last day of the exhibitor and studio love-in on April 11.
In big 2026 news, Jon Favreau’s big screen version of The Mandalorian — The Mandalorian & Grogu— is the updated Star Wars title on May 22, 2026. Star Wars films on a theatrical release calendar far far away use to release around Memorial Day weekend. The last one to do so was Solo: A Star Wars Story. No rival wide releases on Mando‘s date.
Toy Story 5 is the title of the untitled Pixar movie on June 19, 2026. Warner Bros/New Line also have this date on hold for an untitled release.
The live action version of Moana, impacted by the Thanksgiving release this year of Moana 2, will hulla- dance its way from June 27, 2025 to July 10, 2026. No competitive releases on that date.
Tron Ares, produced by...
In big 2026 news, Jon Favreau’s big screen version of The Mandalorian — The Mandalorian & Grogu— is the updated Star Wars title on May 22, 2026. Star Wars films on a theatrical release calendar far far away use to release around Memorial Day weekend. The last one to do so was Solo: A Star Wars Story. No rival wide releases on Mando‘s date.
Toy Story 5 is the title of the untitled Pixar movie on June 19, 2026. Warner Bros/New Line also have this date on hold for an untitled release.
The live action version of Moana, impacted by the Thanksgiving release this year of Moana 2, will hulla- dance its way from June 27, 2025 to July 10, 2026. No competitive releases on that date.
Tron Ares, produced by...
- 4/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Tim Allen is one of Hollywood’s most iconic comedians and resident funny man, who became a big name thanks to his roles in Toy Story and Home Improvement. Home Improvement in particular lasted for eight seasons on ABC in the ‘90s and captured the hearts of many.
Home Improvement
Fans of the beloved sitcom Home Improvement were thrilled when Tim Allen hinted at plans for a reunion or revival of the series. However, those hopes have been dashed as such plans are no longer in the works. Despite this setback, Allen’s third opportunity with a sitcom has emerged as his saving grace.
Home Improvement Reboot Will Not Be Happening Tim Allen in Home Improvement
In case you didn’t know, Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson portrayed the roles of husband and wife, Timothy “Tim” Taylor and Jillian “Jill” Taylor, respectively, on all eight seasons of Home Improvement. In a 2023 interview with EW,...
Home Improvement
Fans of the beloved sitcom Home Improvement were thrilled when Tim Allen hinted at plans for a reunion or revival of the series. However, those hopes have been dashed as such plans are no longer in the works. Despite this setback, Allen’s third opportunity with a sitcom has emerged as his saving grace.
Home Improvement Reboot Will Not Be Happening Tim Allen in Home Improvement
In case you didn’t know, Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson portrayed the roles of husband and wife, Timothy “Tim” Taylor and Jillian “Jill” Taylor, respectively, on all eight seasons of Home Improvement. In a 2023 interview with EW,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
It's astonishing to look back at John Lasseter's 1995 film "Toy Story" and regard how rudimentary it looks by today's standards. "Toy Story" was the first widely distributed CGI-animated feature film, and it felt overwhelmingly revolutionary at the time. Many were astonished at how expressive and fun CGI characters could be, and the film's success effectively ushered in a sea change in the animation world. In 2024, traditional cel animation is incredibly uncommon, and CGI is the naturally assumed standard.
CGI characters are designed to essentially be "puppets," in terms of their elasticity. Animators, at least at the time, were forced to stay on-model, only able to expand eyeballs or raise eyebrows so high. It wouldn't be for years that CG characters could mutate, squash, and stretch the way hand-drawn characters could. "Toy Story" benefitted from being about, well, toys. Its characters were all made of plastic, so there was an...
CGI characters are designed to essentially be "puppets," in terms of their elasticity. Animators, at least at the time, were forced to stay on-model, only able to expand eyeballs or raise eyebrows so high. It wouldn't be for years that CG characters could mutate, squash, and stretch the way hand-drawn characters could. "Toy Story" benefitted from being about, well, toys. Its characters were all made of plastic, so there was an...
- 4/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The studio’s in-development project, Ducks, is said to be the first Pixar musical and will focus on ducks, just like the title suggests.
A report has surfaced via Daniel Richtman that claims to have knowledge of a future Pixar project entitled Ducks. Interestingly, Richtman also claims that the project will be Pixar’s first proper musical feature, so not only will you get lots of ducks, but they’ll likely be singing too. And we dare say there might be a Pixar life lesson in there somewhere.
Interestingly, Despicable Me studio Illumination released its own waterfowl-based computer animated film earlier this year – Migration, which was a pleasantly enjoyable adventure.
Little else is known about the project at this stage. We don’t know what point of development its in, or when to expect an official announcement. We do know that Pixar’s upcoming slate includes projects such as Toy Story 5,...
A report has surfaced via Daniel Richtman that claims to have knowledge of a future Pixar project entitled Ducks. Interestingly, Richtman also claims that the project will be Pixar’s first proper musical feature, so not only will you get lots of ducks, but they’ll likely be singing too. And we dare say there might be a Pixar life lesson in there somewhere.
Interestingly, Despicable Me studio Illumination released its own waterfowl-based computer animated film earlier this year – Migration, which was a pleasantly enjoyable adventure.
Little else is known about the project at this stage. We don’t know what point of development its in, or when to expect an official announcement. We do know that Pixar’s upcoming slate includes projects such as Toy Story 5,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Last night, The Walt Disney Company reported its first quarter earnings of 2024 on Wednesday, and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger dropped many bombs and surprise announcements. “Moana 2” is coming later this year, “Toy Story 5” and “Frozen 3” are coming in 2026, Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concert doc is coming to Disney+ in March, and so much more.
Continue reading Bob Iger Says Marvel Will Have “Reduced Volume & Output” & Claims Studio “Lost Focus” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Bob Iger Says Marvel Will Have “Reduced Volume & Output” & Claims Studio “Lost Focus” at The Playlist.
- 2/8/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
We can expect Zootopia 2 next year, but Marvel’s 2025 slate is suspiciously missing Thunderbolts and Blade. More on Disney’s sequels and release date shake-up here.
Disney boss Bob Iger held Disney’s Q1 earnings call yesterday (7th Feb) and gave an update on a multitude of the studio’s projects.
Arguably, the announcement of Moana 2 – arriving this year! – was the biggest news of the call, but Iger also clarified the studio’s future plans.
“I’d say we’re leaning a little bit more into sequels and franchises,” Iger said during the call, according to The Wrap. “I think given the environment and given what it takes to get people out of their homes to see a film … leaning on franchises that are familiar is actually a smart thing.”
Disney is indeed leaning hard on franchises. Iger announced that Zootopia 2 would be premiering in 2025, while Toy Story 5 and...
Disney boss Bob Iger held Disney’s Q1 earnings call yesterday (7th Feb) and gave an update on a multitude of the studio’s projects.
Arguably, the announcement of Moana 2 – arriving this year! – was the biggest news of the call, but Iger also clarified the studio’s future plans.
“I’d say we’re leaning a little bit more into sequels and franchises,” Iger said during the call, according to The Wrap. “I think given the environment and given what it takes to get people out of their homes to see a film … leaning on franchises that are familiar is actually a smart thing.”
Disney is indeed leaning hard on franchises. Iger announced that Zootopia 2 would be premiering in 2025, while Toy Story 5 and...
- 2/8/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Henry Cavill Got This Much For His Role In Argylle? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Last Friday’s release, Argylle, is finding it hard to survive at the worldwide box office. Riding on a huge investment, the film has been struggling right from the opening day, and its end result would be no short of disaster. However, other than the performance at ticket windows, the film has been in the reports due to its budget and Henry Cavill’s salary. Keep reading to know more!
Reception of Argylle
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the spy thriller released in theatres on 2nd February. It opened to poor reviews from critics, and even word-of-mouth among audiences wasn’t completely in favor. As a result, the debut weekend at the North American box office stayed low at $17.47 million. In the overseas market, too, the response isn’t good, and it will wrap up its theatrical run soon.
Last Friday’s release, Argylle, is finding it hard to survive at the worldwide box office. Riding on a huge investment, the film has been struggling right from the opening day, and its end result would be no short of disaster. However, other than the performance at ticket windows, the film has been in the reports due to its budget and Henry Cavill’s salary. Keep reading to know more!
Reception of Argylle
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the spy thriller released in theatres on 2nd February. It opened to poor reviews from critics, and even word-of-mouth among audiences wasn’t completely in favor. As a result, the debut weekend at the North American box office stayed low at $17.47 million. In the overseas market, too, the response isn’t good, and it will wrap up its theatrical run soon.
- 2/8/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
The Walt Disney Company reported its first quarter earnings of 2024 on Wednesday, and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger made several surprise announcements. For one, as you probably already read, a surprise “Moana 2” is not only coming, it’s nearly ready, and dated for November 2024. “Zootopia 2” was also dated for fall 2025, and Disney confirmed the title of Fede Alvarez’s next ‘Aliens’ movie as “Alien: Romulus.” Iger noted several “significant announcements that represent important and exciting steps forward.” Among them were also unexpected announcements about “Frozen 3,” “Toy Story 5,” and the confirmation that the Lucasfilm movie “The Mandalorian & Grogu” will be the first “Star Wars” theatrical film to arrive in 2026.
Continue reading Disney Announces ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ For 2026 & More at The Playlist.
Continue reading Disney Announces ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ For 2026 & More at The Playlist.
- 2/7/2024
- by The Playlist Staff
- The Playlist
Disney CEO Bob Iger officially announced a release window for the upcoming Toy Story 5 on a recent earnings call.
First announced in February 2023, the fifth installment of Pixar's Toy Story franchise will bring back legacy star Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear.
Though the character of Woody is confirmed to be appearing in the new movie, Tom Hanks has not confirmed whether he is returning to the franchise along with Allen.
Read full article on The Direct.
First announced in February 2023, the fifth installment of Pixar's Toy Story franchise will bring back legacy star Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear.
Though the character of Woody is confirmed to be appearing in the new movie, Tom Hanks has not confirmed whether he is returning to the franchise along with Allen.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/7/2024
- by Gillian Blum
- The Direct
2023 marked 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios, celebrating a full century of groundbreaking and beloved generational classics that revolutionized the landscape of animated cinema, forever. To honor the institution's legacy, Disney put out "Wish," the company's first original fairy tale that was unfortunately met with less-than-stellar reviews, and the charming short film "Once Upon a Studio," which although well received, failed to earn a nomination at the Academy Awards for Best Animated Short. In fact, "Wish" was also shut out of the Best Animated Feature race, indicating that the House of Mouse is no longer the untouchable empire it once was and that resting on their legendary laurels isn't going to cut it anymore. It certainly must be a pretty tough pill for those working at Disney to swallow, especially those who are fighting tooth-and-nail to bring the company through its evolutionary next step.
It was announced in early 2023 that sequels to "Zootopia,...
It was announced in early 2023 that sequels to "Zootopia,...
- 2/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Before the Thanksgiving break in the United States, Tim Allen said Disney contacted him and Tom Hanks about reprising their iconic Toy Story roles for a fifth film in the franchise. According to Allen, “one of the creators of the original series” is in charge of the new script. Allen says Bob Iger is enthusiastic about making another Toy Story sequel, and smoke on the street implies a seasoned writer is in charge of penning the screenplay. With Disney planning two Frozen sequels, it’s easy to believe they’re going back to the toy box for Toy Story 5. Still, what does a fifth film in the beloved franchise look like? Tim Allen says he has an idea involving bringing Andy, Woody and Buzz Lightyear’s original owner, back to the series.
Speaking about Toy Story 5 with The Movie Dweeb during an interview for The Santa Clauses Season...
Speaking about Toy Story 5 with The Movie Dweeb during an interview for The Santa Clauses Season...
- 11/28/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Pixar is working away on Toy Story 5 – although even Tim Allen wonders if five may be too many…
It was earlier in the year that Disney boss, Bob Iger, decided to offset some of the company’s problems by announcing a raft of sequels to the firm’s megahits. Those films? Frozen 3, Zootropolis 2 and – yep – Toy Story 5.
It was back in 2019 that the Toy Story saga appeared to have come to an end at Pixar, with the just-about-got-away-with-it Toy Story 4. Realistically, Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending to the trilogy, but the fourth film had enough in the tank, and certainly enough in the bank. Spin-off movie Lightyear fell to Earth in the summer of 2022.
When Iger announced Toy Story 5 though, there was some suspicion as to whether the lead voices – Tom Hanks and Tim Allen – would be persuaded to return to voice Woody and Buzz again.
It was earlier in the year that Disney boss, Bob Iger, decided to offset some of the company’s problems by announcing a raft of sequels to the firm’s megahits. Those films? Frozen 3, Zootropolis 2 and – yep – Toy Story 5.
It was back in 2019 that the Toy Story saga appeared to have come to an end at Pixar, with the just-about-got-away-with-it Toy Story 4. Realistically, Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending to the trilogy, but the fourth film had enough in the tank, and certainly enough in the bank. Spin-off movie Lightyear fell to Earth in the summer of 2022.
When Iger announced Toy Story 5 though, there was some suspicion as to whether the lead voices – Tom Hanks and Tim Allen – would be persuaded to return to voice Woody and Buzz again.
- 11/23/2023
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
It’s been four years since Tim Allen and Tom Hanks‘ last outing as Buzz Lightyear and Woody in Toy Story 4. By the sounds of it, they’ll be getting into character again in the not-so-distant future.
During a recent interview, Tim, 70, teased some exciting news about Toy Story 5 amid rumors that the project is in the works.
By the sounds of it, there’s a lot for fans to look forward to!
Keep reading to find out more…
While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Tim confirmed that the project is in the works. It looks like they’ve made some good headway into it, too.
“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on,” he told host Jimmy Fallon. “He actually said it was going to happen. They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles. They’re not saying anything about it.
During a recent interview, Tim, 70, teased some exciting news about Toy Story 5 amid rumors that the project is in the works.
By the sounds of it, there’s a lot for fans to look forward to!
Keep reading to find out more…
While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Tim confirmed that the project is in the works. It looks like they’ve made some good headway into it, too.
“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on,” he told host Jimmy Fallon. “He actually said it was going to happen. They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles. They’re not saying anything about it.
- 11/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bob Iger is tapping into what works at Disney with plans for new movies in the Frozen, Zootopia, and Toy Story franchises. In February, Iger teased returning to the studio’s known quantities to revitalize Disney’s animation arm, which has had its ups and downs in recent years. While we know about two Frozen sequels, news about another Toy Story movie has been missing from headlines until now. Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, Tim Allen appeared on The Tonight Show. During his interview, he said Disney contacted him and Tom Hanks about reprising their iconic roles from the Toy Story franchise for what could be Toy Story 5.
According to Allen, “one of the creators of the original series” is in charge of the new script. “Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen,” Allen said. “They have reached out...
According to Allen, “one of the creators of the original series” is in charge of the new script. “Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen,” Allen said. “They have reached out...
- 11/22/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that a new “Toy Story” movie was in development, along with new installments in the “Frozen” and “Zootopia” franchises. No further details were provided at the time, but it appears the new “Toy Story” movie will not be another tangentially-related spinoff like “Lightyear,” but a return to the core story centered on Woody and Buzz.
Tim Allen appeared on “The Tonight Show” ahead of Thanksgiving and confirmed both he and Tom Hanks have been contacted by Disney for what sounds like “Toy Story 5.” The actor said “one of the creators of the original series” is behind the film’s script, although he wouldn’t reveal who at this time.
“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen,” Allen said. “They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles. They’re not saying anything about it…...
Tim Allen appeared on “The Tonight Show” ahead of Thanksgiving and confirmed both he and Tom Hanks have been contacted by Disney for what sounds like “Toy Story 5.” The actor said “one of the creators of the original series” is behind the film’s script, although he wouldn’t reveal who at this time.
“Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on and actually said it was going to happen,” Allen said. “They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles. They’re not saying anything about it…...
- 11/22/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Toy Story veteran Tim Allen already has the perfect idea for what should happen in the upcoming Toy Story 5.
Disney and Pixar officially confirmed Toy Story 5 was in development in a February 2023 conference call, bringing back Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang for their first film since 2019's billion-dollar hit Toy Story 4.
Allen confirmed a return to his role as Buzz Lightyear shortly after that, shouting out co-star Tom Hanks and utilizing a couple of his classic Buzz quotes from the Toy Story saga to get fans excited for the Space Ranger's comeback.
Read full article on The Direct.
Disney and Pixar officially confirmed Toy Story 5 was in development in a February 2023 conference call, bringing back Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang for their first film since 2019's billion-dollar hit Toy Story 4.
Allen confirmed a return to his role as Buzz Lightyear shortly after that, shouting out co-star Tom Hanks and utilizing a couple of his classic Buzz quotes from the Toy Story saga to get fans excited for the Space Ranger's comeback.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/19/2023
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Like an avalanche, "Frozen" didn't immediately take the world by storm in 2013. In fact, it was only a few weeks into its run that it even became clear Disney had a massive hit on its hands. By the end of the year, though, everyone and their dog knew the words to "Let It Go" and the film itself had become the highest-grossing animated movie ever. By the time "Frozen II" arrived six years later, the House of Mouse had already spun off the first film into a series of shorts -- including a half-hour special themed around Josh Gad's Olaf the snowman that Disney (ahem) unwisely elected to screen in theaters with Pixar's "Coco" -- and a Broadway musical, among many other things.
If there was ever any doubt Disney would continue to milk this franchise for all it's worth, Bob Iger put them to rest upon his...
If there was ever any doubt Disney would continue to milk this franchise for all it's worth, Bob Iger put them to rest upon his...
- 11/16/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The “Frozen” franchise is growing twofold, as Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed on Thursday that “Frozen 4” is already in the works in addition to the already announced “Frozen 3.”
“‘Frozen 3’ is in the works, and there might be a ‘Frozen 4’ in the works too,” Iger told “Good Morning America.” “But I don’t have much to say about those films right now. Jen Lee, who created the original ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2,’ is hard at work with her team at Disney animation on not one but actually two stories.”
New: A new "Frozen 4" movie may be "in the works," Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals! https://t.co/LMUF7DsEHt pic.twitter.com/H2kPet2nCu
— Good Morning America (@GMA) November 16, 2023
Earlier this year in February, Iger confirmed that a third “Frozen” movie was in the works along with “Toy Story 5 “and “Zootopia 2.” With that move, the Disney head proved...
“‘Frozen 3’ is in the works, and there might be a ‘Frozen 4’ in the works too,” Iger told “Good Morning America.” “But I don’t have much to say about those films right now. Jen Lee, who created the original ‘Frozen’ and ‘Frozen 2,’ is hard at work with her team at Disney animation on not one but actually two stories.”
New: A new "Frozen 4" movie may be "in the works," Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals! https://t.co/LMUF7DsEHt pic.twitter.com/H2kPet2nCu
— Good Morning America (@GMA) November 16, 2023
Earlier this year in February, Iger confirmed that a third “Frozen” movie was in the works along with “Toy Story 5 “and “Zootopia 2.” With that move, the Disney head proved...
- 11/16/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
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