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‘The Greatest Showman’ Stage Musical Sets Spring 2027 Opening at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Disney Theatrical Group’s stage adaptation of “The Greatest Showman” will open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End in Spring 2027, following a sold-out run at the Bristol Hippodrome. Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks will star as P.T. Barnum and Charity Barnum. The musical is based on the 2017 20th Century Studios film […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 Trailer: ‘The Titan’s Curse’ Comes to Life With Prophecies and a Quest to Save Annabeth

Things are starting to heat up at Camp Half-Blood. Disney+ released the first trailer for Season 3 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” which will premiere Nov. 20. In the trailer, Percy grapples with a dream about The Great Prophecy. “Something bad is coming,” he says over voiceover. The official synopsis for Season 3 reads: “When […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Variety

‘The Bluey Movie’ First Look: Bluey and Her Family Hit the Big Screen With New 3D Animation Style

Disney and BBC Studios have released the first look at “The Bluey Movie,” marking the first time the animated children’s series will be adapted for the big screen. Premiering in theaters Aug. 6, 2027, the film continues Bluey’s adventures with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo. Melanie Zanetti will reprise her role as Bluey’s mom, […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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Sony Pictures Networks India Sets October Launch for New Tamil Channel Vizha (EXCLUSIVE)

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has set an October launch for Sony Vizha, its new Tamil-language general entertainment channel, the company confirmed as it revealed the channel’s name and identity on Indian Independence Day through a rendition of “Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu,” Tamil Nadu’s state song whose title translates to “Invocation to Mother Tamil.” The channel […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Drops First Look of Pink Alien Angel in Live-Action Sequel

Disney teased the first look at the upcoming “Lilo & Stitch” live-action sequel at D23 in Anaheim on Friday night. Stitch’s love interest Angel, a pink alien, was shown in a new image with glowing antennae. Maia Kealoha, who plays Lilo, came onstage to introduce the film as a fuzzy Stitch waved to the crowd […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino Bring ‘Romy and Michele 2’ to D23: “We’re Officially Disney Princesses”

The duo appeared in character to tease the follow-up to their 1997 cult classic.

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Disney Reveals ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Will Feature Stitch’s Pink Counterpart Angel

The follow-up to the $1 billion grosser is set for May 26, 2028.

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Variety

Pixar Sets Original Film ‘Ghost Market’ for Spring 2028

Pixar has lined up its next original movie — and it’s harkening back to the supernatural. The studio has lined up “Ghost Street,” a film inspired by Asian myths of stores where the living and dead interact, for a spring 2028 release, Pixar chief content officer Pete Doctor revealed during D23, Disney’s fan convention. “Kyle is […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tour T-Shirts Drop Online Ahead of Global Concert Dates

It’s been over a year since “KPop Demon Hunters” premiered on Netflix and the buzz over the hit animated film shows no sign of slowing down. Hot off an Oscar win for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song for “Golden,” Netflix is taking the musical movie on the road with an official “KPop Demon […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘Kingdom Hearts’ Anime Series Based on Video Game in the Works for Disney+ and Disney Channel

An anime TV series based on the hit video game franchise “Kingdom Hearts” has been ordered at Disney+ and Disney Channel. Developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and game developer Square Enix, the new “Kingdom Hearts” anime series “reimagines the iconic adventure with a brand-new story that will expand on the universe […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘Coco 2’ First Look: Miguel Becomes a Teenager in Pixar Sequel Set for November 2029

Miguel is back in the Land of the Dead in the first look at “Coco 2.” At D23, Disney revealed new concept art from the film, which depicts a teenage Miguel alongside his beloved dog, Dante. The company also revealed that the Pixar sequel is set to hit theaters in November 2029 and that Benjamin […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Disney Sets November 2029 Release For ‘Coco 2,’ Sequel Centered on a Teenage Miguel

The sequel will also see the return of Benjamin Bratt's Ernesto de la Cruz, who is out for revenge.

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Incredibles 3’ Gets First-Look As the Kids “Take the Spotlight”

Ahead of the summer 2028 release, Disney gave a first look at the third entry in its animated superhero franchise.

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Variety

‘Incredibles 3’ Drops First Look Concept Art Ahead of Summer 2028 Release Date

Get ready, dahlings: Pixar has released the first look at “Incredibles 3″ ahead of its 2028 theatrical release. “Incredibles 3” sees the return of Pixar’s famous super-powered family, made of Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Reveals New Cover Art for Criterion Blu-ray Release

“KPop Demon Hunters” is getting the Criterion treatment. Netflix’s breakout musical fantasy film is set to get a special Blu-ray release from the prestige home entertainment, with pre-orders available now. Retail listings currently show the film available in Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions, priced at $39.95 and $49.95, respectively. Additional details about special features have […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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Netflix Pushes Back on Tyra Banks ‘Reality Check’ Defamation Suit

Netflix filed a motion Friday to throw out Tyra Banks’ defamation suit over a documentary series about “America’s Next Top Model,” arguing that Banks is taking issue with routine editorial decisions. Banks sued in June, accusing Netflix and the show’s directors, Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, of falsely portraying her as having been insensitive to […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

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Disney Is Launching a Series of Romantasy Webcomics on Webtoon Inspired by Movies Including ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Disney is putting the adult in Disney Adult. The Mouse House is famous for warm-and-fuzzy family entertainment — but it also has a stockpile of moody and magical love stories. At D23 in Anaheim, Disney Publishing announced “Disney Cursed Love,” an all-new romantasy initiative inspired by some of the Mouse House’s “most iconic love stories.” […]

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Anne Hathaway Says Films Where Dogs Die “Should Automatically Be Rated R”

The actress said she's seen comments made by fans who are worried that the dog in 'The End of Oak Street' may not make it.

entertainment  Aug 15, 2026

Variety

Emmys: Supporting Actress (Comedy) — Hannah Einbinder Defends Her Crown Against ‘Widow’s Bay’

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

entertainment  Aug 14, 2026

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‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin on Abandoning His Tom Brady Heist Plot and the Finneas, Cailee Spaeny Emmy Snubs

Lee Sung Jin learned about “Beef’s” latest Emmy haul all at once. The second season of Netflix’s genre-bending anthology earned 16 nominations, the most of any limited or anthology series this year. The major recognition also made Lee the first Asian television creator to receive multiple nominations in writing, directing and producing for the same […]

entertainment  Aug 14, 2026