The Little Mermaid will stream on Disney+ from 6th September
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 08, 2023 | News
Disney’s newest live action remake The Little Mermaid will premiere on Disney+ in September: more details here....
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Paramount keen to stick with theatrical release schedule
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2023 | News
Paramount Global's CEO has hinted that its 2023 release schedule will go ahead despite the ongoing strikes in Hollywood....
UK streaming revenue up as subscriptions slow and viewership declines
by Dan Cooper | Aug 04, 2023 | News
Echoing other sectors, we're seeing price hikes and new revenue streams compensate for slowing growth in the streaming sector....
Disney ending physical media sales in Australia/New Zealand
by Dan Cooper | Aug 03, 2023 | News
It's being reported that Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 will be the final Disney disc released in Australia and New Zealand....
Film studios, including Disney and Netflix, turn to AI as strikes continue
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 28, 2023 | News
Film studios are doubling down on AI technology, as several job advertisements for AI experts have been placed....
Disney re-releasing animated classics in UK cinemas throughout 2023
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 26, 2023 | News
Disney is re-releasing a selection of animated classics on the big screen to celebrate its hundredth anniversary - and it all starts in August....
Actors' union chief negotiator says strikes could head into 2024
by Dan Cooper | Jul 25, 2023 | News
The actors' union top negotiator is reading the room and is presenting a scenario that is grim indeed for Hollywood....
Poor Things, Next Goal Wins among Disney films facing possible delays to 2024
by Dan Cooper | Jul 25, 2023 | News
There's lots of talk that the ongoing strikes has Disney reviewing four of its releases set for 2023 and shifting them back to 2024....
Full trailer released for The Marvels, but will the film be delayed?
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
Could the ongoing strike action affect the release of The Marvels? There's talk of it as the full trailer arrives. ...
Netflix CEO in odd expression of support for striking industry members
by Dan Cooper | Jul 20, 2023 | News
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos becomes the latest mogul to speak out about the Hollywood strikes, and, well, yeah....
Conflicting reports emerge regarding Disney's Gargoyles reboot
by Dan Cooper | Jul 18, 2023 | News
Kenneth Branagh is said to be helming a remake of the Disney cartoon, but not according to the series creator....
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 heading to Disney+ in August – but won’t be on disc until October
by Simon Brew | Jul 18, 2023 | News
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 won't be on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K disc in the UK until October - but it lands on Disney+ in August....
Disney completes the layoff of 7,000 staff
by Simon Brew | Jul 17, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger criticises striking writers, as he completes the laying off of 7,000 staff across Disney worldwide....
Disney boss admits Disney's output hasn't been good enough
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger opens up on the shortcomings of Marvel, Pixar and other of the company's projects. ...
Cameron Monaghan joins the cast of Tron: Ares
by Lauren Miles | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Cameron Monaghan, known for his dual Joker-esque roles in Gotham, has joined Jared Leto in the cast of Tron: Ares....
Lionsgate reveal details about studio/streaming split
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Lionsgate offers a little insight into its answer to the ongoing issue of how to make streaming a profitable venture. ...
Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO until 2026
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
The rumours appear to have been confirmed as Bob Iger's second spell as Disney chief will now run two years beyond the original plan. ...
James Cameron confirms more Alita: Battle Angel is on the way
by Dan Cooper | Jul 11, 2023 | News
James Cameron is reportedly selling some of his property to help move Alita: Battle Angel 2 forward. ...
Disney+ pulls $53m sci-fi film from service just seven weeks into release
by Dan Cooper | Jul 05, 2023 | News
Disney's sci-fi movie Crater has been pulled from its streaming service in under two months - and now isn't available anywhere....
Netflix's Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo lands its director
by Dan Cooper | Jul 05, 2023 | News
Leslye Headland, showrunner of the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte, will direct The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo. L...
Disney Speedstorm flips the idea of Early Access on its head
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Early Access version of Disney's kart racer cost up to £59.99, but the full game will be free to play when it launches on 28 September.
Denmark to add 5% streamer tax, companies aren't happy
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2023 | News
In a bid to protect its homegrown screen industry, Denmark is the latest European nation to take on the might of the streamers. ...
Trailer released for Disney+ comedy The Slumber Party
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 28, 2023 | News
The Slumber Party lands on Disney+ next month, and the first trailer of The Hangover for the young has landed....
The French Connection cut: who censors the censors?
by Dan Cooper | Jun 19, 2023 | Feature
A new bout of censorship has removed a sequence from 1971's The French Connection. Is censoring art making the world a better place?...
Oscar-winning director Sarah Polley to take on live action Bambi
by Dan Cooper | Jun 14, 2023 | News
The winner of this year's Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, Sarah Polley, is now adapting is now adapting Bambi for Disney....
Disney delays a raft of Marvel, Star Wars and Avatar films in release date shuffle
by Dan Cooper | Jun 14, 2023 | News
Avatar, Star Wars and Marvel projects get pushed back, with Avatar 5 now nearly a decade away: more here....
Trailer released for Stan Lee documentary on Disney+
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 13, 2023 | News
A documentary about Stan Lee is coming to Disney+ this week: here's the trailer to give a taste as to what's coming....
Amazon Prime Video looking to introduce subscription tier with adverts
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 09, 2023 | News
Amazon Prime is reportedly in discussions to introduce an advert-supported tier to its video service....
Universal's move to quicker premium video on demand is reportedly paying off
by Dan Cooper | Jun 08, 2023 | News
Universal's flexible approach to post-theatrical launches seems to be paying off and represents a victory for studio chair, Donna Langley. ...
Hocus Pocus 3 pressing ahead at Disney
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 08, 2023 | News
After the success of last year's sequel Hocus Pocus 2, Hocus Pocus 3 is officially pressing ahead at Disney....
Chris Hemsworth defends Thor films, Anthony Hopkins does not
by Dan Cooper | Jun 07, 2023 | News
As past stars question the value of acting in a Thor movie, star Chris Hemsworth is out defending the franchise. ...
Streaming services are not archivists, and Disney+ has proven that
by Simon Brew | Jun 06, 2023 | Feature
With Disney set to remove another bunch of its own shows from its Disney+ service to save costs, a few words about where streaming services now sit....
