Amazon commits $1bn towards a dozen cinema releases per year
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2022 | News
It has been revealed that Amazon will use the MGM brand to launch a significant push towards cinema distribution....
Disney
How did Disney get into this mess?
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2022 | Feature
As Disney replaces its new CEO with its old CEO, a few thoughts on a difficult few years for the company, and a look at what's gone wrong....
Qui Nyugen and Don Hall interview: directing, making Disney’s Strange World, three-legged dogs and 1976's King Kong
by Simon Brew | Nov 23, 2022 | Feature
The directors of Disney's Strange World chat to us about filmmaking, pulp science fiction, eyeballs, dogs and making films at Disney....
Strange World review: Disney Animation takes a slightly different path
by Simon Brew | Nov 22, 2022 | Reviews
Walt Disney Animation Studios' latest is a film that mixes the very big with the narratively small - all with a three-legged dog on board....
Disney brings back former CEO Bob Iger in shock move
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2022 | News
The tenure of Disney's CEO Bob Chapek has been terminated with immediate effect, and the man he replaced has been brought out of retirement....
Pixar releases the first trailer for Elemental
by Dan Cooper | Nov 18, 2022 | News
The animation house Pixar has served up a first look at its latest offering, the upcoming feature, Elemental....
Disney is finally pressing ahead with a new Alien film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 17, 2022 | News
The new Alien film will reportedly reboot the space horror franchise, with Cailee Spaeny in the lead role. ...
Princess Diaries 3 in the works at Disney
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 17, 2022 | News
The Princess Diaries series is getting a third instalment at Disney, and the first details have landed....
IMAX CEO says 'the debate about theatrical windows is over'
by Dan Cooper | Nov 14, 2022 | News
Streamers now see the value in theatrical windows, according to the head of IMAX - and that's not going to change....
Henry Selick reclaims the rights to The Shadow King from Disney
by Dan Cooper | Nov 11, 2022 | News
Henry Selick is once more in possession of the rights to his beloved project and has ambitions to get it up and running. ...
Shawn Levy to develop and direct a new Star Wars film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 09, 2022 | News
The Stranger Things creative and Free Guy director Shawn Levy is taking the reins of yet another Star Wars project for Lucasfilm. I...
Disney, James Cameron, and the big Avatar sequel gamble
by Simon Brew | Nov 08, 2022 | Feature
Four Avatar films are coming, with Avatar: The Way Of Water imminent - but nobody can still say for sure whether there's the demand for them....
Trailer released for Mickey: The Story of a Mouse documentary
by Jake Godfrey | Nov 08, 2022 | News
Mickey Mouse is the subject of a new documentary for Disney+, Mickey: The Story Of A Mouse, here’s the trailer....
European streaming market has 'plenty of room for growth'
by Dan Cooper | Nov 07, 2022 | News
SkyShowtime's European launch appears to be bucking the trend of newer players to the market struggling to make an impact....
Joe Russo says live-action Hercules won't stick too closely to the animated classic
by Dan Cooper | Nov 04, 2022 | News
Disney's live action Hercules will be a response to criticism of previous remakes being too similar to their animated counterparts. ...
Full trailer released for Avatar: The Way of Water
by Dan Cooper | Nov 03, 2022 | News
The full trailer has emerged ahead of our return to Pandora next month in Avatar: The Way Of Water....
Trailer released for The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 28, 2022 | News
The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special is landing on Disney+ in time for Christmas, and here’s the trailer....
Lucasfilm reportedly finds director for Damon Lindelof's Star Wars project
by Dan Cooper | Oct 24, 2022 | News
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is said to have accepted the role for the Star Wars cinematic project that currently has the most 'momentum'....
The unmade sequel to Disney's Treasure Planet
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 19, 2022 | Feature
There were once plans afoot to return to the world of Disney's Treasure Planet, but they did not come to pass - we take a closer look....
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to release in French cinemas after Disney backs down
by Dan Cooper | Oct 18, 2022 | News
The Black Panther sequel will play in French cinemas following Disney's threat to pull it in response to strict release window policies....
Trailer released for Rosaline, a slightly different angle on Romeo & Juliet
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 28, 2022 | News
Rosaline puts a fresh twist on Romeo And Juliet, and here's the first trailer for the incoming movie, headlined by Kaitlyn Dever....
Jackass Forever director to produce Stolen Kingdom
by Dan Cooper | Sep 23, 2022 | News
An adventure at the Magic Kingdom that Disney won't want you to be part of is coming our way: Stolen Kingdom....
Disney reveals trailer for Strange World
by Dan Cooper | Sep 22, 2022 | News
The animated science-fiction adventure Strange World is coming to cinemas in November - and you can get a sneak peek here. D...
Andor interview: Tony Gilroy on expanding Cassian Andor's story
by Lauren Miles | Sep 21, 2022 | Feature, News
Andor creator, executive producer and writer Tony Gilroy discusses expanding Cassian Andor's story and the Star Wars universe....
Disney pulls Star Wars: Rogue Squadron from schedule, sets release dates for other films
by Dan Cooper | Sep 16, 2022 | News
Rogue Squadron is the latest Star Wars film to find itself pulled from the release schedule as Lucasfilm aims to find a new cinematic path for the fr...
Disney+ defends price hike, CEO says service is “underpriced”
by Simon Brew | Sep 15, 2022 | Misc
Disney boss Bob Chapek defends the upcoming Disney+ price increase - and hints there's headroom too for more price rises....
Trailer released for National Treasure: Edge Of History
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 13, 2022 | News
National Treasure: Edge Of History is heading to Disney+ in December - it's not National Treasure 3, but will have to do....
Trailer lands for Disney's Disenchanted
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 12, 2022 | News
Over a decade after the original, here's the first trailer for Disenchanted, the long awaited Enchanted 2....
Full trailer released for Hocus Pocus 2
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 12, 2022 | News
The long awaited sequel Hocus Pocus 2 finally lands this month, and here's the full length trailer for the upcoming film....
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger sounds warning over the future of cinema
by Dan Cooper | Sep 09, 2022 | News
In a rather grim move, ex-Disney boss Bob Iger is predicting that cinemas will never fully recover from the effects of the pandemic....
Pinocchio review: Disney's latest remake brings a wooden boy to life (again)
by Lauren Miles | Sep 08, 2022 | Reviews
Disney's newest Pinocchio is a largely faithful adaptation with an impressive cast - but they're let down by jarring visual effects....
Future Alien films with Sigourney Weaver not an option for Disney
by Dan Cooper | Sep 05, 2022 | News
Say goodbye to Alien 5 or any other projects that might continue Ellen Ripley's story: Sigourney Weaver will not be back....
