Author: Mary Anne Butler

You know that thing where EVERYONE is making live-action projects out of their beloved animated classics? Yeah. Disney is still doing that, with “Lilo & Stitch.” While we don’t know much about the adaptation, we do know Oscar-nominated director Dean Fleischer Camp (“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On”) will helm, from a script by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright. And, as of today, a bit of casting.Sounds like Zach Galifianakis will star. Could he possibly be playing Stitch? Maybe Dr. Jumba? No one knows! We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

If you love “Star Wars” and Disneyland, we have some great news for you! One of the more popular theme nights at the Anaheim theme park is returning in 2023. Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Nite is happening across four dates- May 2nd, May 4th, May 8th, and May 11th. May the 4th has been celebrated as official ‘Star Wars Day’ for several years, owing to it’s phonetically mirroring “May the Force Be With You.” Star Wars Nite requires a special event ticket, which DOES allow you Disneyland park access beginning at 6pm. Regular guests without the event ticket are…

This just in- Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Captain Marvel” sequel “The Marvels” has a new poster, and a new release date. Originally slated to fly into theaters July 28th, 2023, it’ll now be releasing November 10th, 2023. “Candyman” reboot helmer Nia DaCosta is directing “The Marvels,” which will again star Oscar winner Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. The film will also include Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, played by Iman Vellani, star of Disney+’s “Ms. Marvel” series. Teyonah Parris, who plays Captain Monica Rambeau, will also star.The upcoming “Haunted Mansion” film, which was slated for August 11th, 2023, is now opening on July 28th.There may be additional shifting…

In a world where we have films based on “Battleship” and “Super Mario Bros.,” why NOT one about the creation of Tetris? We all know the brightly colored geometric shapes-stacking game. We know the music, we know the madness that can come with the obsession with it. But do you know the story behind it? Apple TV+ released the first trailer for the upcoming film, aptly titled “Tetris.” It stars one of our favorites- Taron Egerton, as Henk Rogers, the man who brought Tetris to the masses. Jon S. Baird directs from a script by Noah Pink. It hits Apple…

This just in-at long last, “How To Train Your Dragon” is getting the live-action adaptation treatment. We’re not sure how it’s going to work exactly, but we’re interested. Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed he original animated trilogy for Sony Pictures Animation, is developing the live action project. Also for Sony.This live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” film is currently set for a March 14th, 2025 release.This story is developing…

Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” just got a brand new teaser. Shared by the film’s star Halle Bailey, it gives us our best look at her version of Ariel, and some of her iconic friends! The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel, Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Snowpiercer”) as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay (“Luca,” “Room”) as the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle, Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric, Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby, Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen…

We are very pleased to share the news that Rian Johnson’s streaming series “Poker Face” has nabbed a season 2 renewal! Starring Natasha Lyonne (“Russian Doll,” “Orange is the New Black”) as Charlie Cale, the show is part “Columbo,” part “Murder, She Wrote,” and a whole lotta attitude. “It’s performed fantastic. We are over the moon,” chairman of entertainment content at NBCUniversal TV and streaming, Susan Rovner told THR. While Peacock doesn’t have the viewership of lets say an HBO Max or Netflix right now, Rovner said “Poker Face” is “punching above it’s weight” in terms of numbers.New episodes hit…

“Joker” director Todd Phillips couldn’t pass up an opportunity to show fans the first look at the upcoming sequel. Starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix as DC Comics characters Harley Quinn and The Joker respectively, this is our first look at the pair in makeup. The film, which is reportedly a musical, will hit theaters October 4th, 2023.

Happy Valentine’s Day indeed, for fans of “Outlander.” As announced by the STARZ historical romance fantasy series, we’re getting another big change for the upcoming super-sized seventh season. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the show has reinvented it’s beautiful theme and title sequence each year. Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary has done it again, this time bringing in the iconic Irish voice of Sinead O’Connor for “The Skye Boat Song.””We are honored to have Sinéad O’Connor performing ‘The Skye Boat Song,'” showrunner and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts said. “Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all…

We are SO HAPPY to share the news that season 3 of Apple TV+’s fabulous series “Ted Lasso” is VERY close. An official teaser was shared by the show’s social media accounts, which included a release date! In this third season of Ted Lasso, the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. In the wake of Nate’s contentious departure from Richmond, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) steps up as…