Author: Mary Anne Butler

Just in case you missed it, this past weekend was D23, the big celebration of all things within the House of Mouse. This included news from across Walt Disney Pictures, Parks, and properties under the banner like Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel Studios.Usually, select panels are either live streamed or released after the fact. And thankfully, we have a pretty good one here for your watching enjoyment. Oscar winner Michael Giacchino hosted the official Music of Marvel Studios panel. He was joined by fellow Marvel composers Christophe Beck (“WandaVision,” “Hawkeye,” “Ant-Man”) and Laura Karpman (“Ms. Marvel,” “The Marvels”), as well as…

There isn’t a week that goes by where I don’t think of or quote the late Anthony Bourdain. The chef-turned-author-turned-travel-host led quite a life, one he was never quiet or shy about sharing. Already the subject of numerous op-eds, retrospectives, and documentaries, one favorite studio has acquired an in-the-works biopic about the 6’4 service industry icon who unfortunately took his own life in 2018. A24 has reportedly made an offer for Star Thrower Entertainment’s Bourdain flick. The most interesting part of this news? The possible star currently rumored to play Tony, Oscar nominee Dominic Sessa, breakout of Alexander Payne’s “The…

Ok ok, we’ve all said some not nice things about the upcoming film “Hellboy: The Crooked Man.” Most of it isn’t fully fair, especially since we haven’t actually SEEN the movie yet. But, with so much cinematic reference for the Mike Mignola-created Dark Horse character, we feel we’re allowed to be critical, just a bit.Obviously the first time Big Red came to the big screen was back in 2004 from Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro. The character was brought to life in stunning fashion by Ron Perlman with an incredible makeup by Jake Garber. Seriously, he looked like he rose…

With August being well-underway, many Spooky Season aficionados are in the process of Halloween planning and decorating. What better way to do that this year than with a brand new official LEGO set based on Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas?” This LEGO Ideas set comes with minifigs of Jack Skellington, Sally, Santa Clause, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, plus Zero the dog and a buildable, 2-faced The Mayor figure! Build nostalgia for a classic Tim Burton movie with the LEGO® Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas diorama kit for adults (21351). A fun holiday gift idea for men,…

This just in-a new animated “Ghostbusters” series has been given the greenlight at Netflix. Elliott Kalan will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.  Ghost Corps, Inc. own Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan will executive produce. Thats…sort of all we know for sure at this point. Reports indicate it will more than likely be a 3D-animated style, rather than a traditional animated style. This story is developing…

The celebration of all things Disney is happening right now mere steps from Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. For four days, fans from all over the world will gather for the latest news and updates from the House of Mouse at D23. Last night saw a MASSIVE panel for the upcoming big films and television series from “Star Wars” to Pixar, Marvel Studios to original and returning favorites. Brad Winderbaum says they will always change up the animation styles within Marvel Animation projects, adding there will be no in-house style. “We really get to create a style for each show that…

“Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Oscar nominee Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story,” “Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”) stars as Snow White, with Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen.Marc Webb directs. It features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.The film hits theaters March 21st, 2024. Check it out now:

The next chapter in Disney+’s deep dive in to all things “Star Wars” is coming, and we’ve got our first official look at the series. “Skeleton Crew” has been a longtime in the making, having first been announced in February 2022, with a first look shown at Star Wars Celebration in London 2023. Various woes and production delays plagued the series, like many others. The series stars Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Kyriana Kratter as KB, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern. What’s a new series set in a galaxy far, far away without a new droid? SM 33 will…

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and…

D23, the ultimate celebration of Walt Disney Studios, parks, and beyond, has kicked off in Anaheim, CA. While we did just have a very big news drop for Disney-owned Marvel Studios during San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) two weeks ago, it is very likely we’ll get some big news. Specifically, anything related to the Disney+ series like “Daredevil: Born Again,” “Agatha: All Along,” the various upcoming “Star Wars” projects, and more! Apparently audience members were given these envelopes at the beginning of the panel. The panel is kicking off now, so stick with us for updates as they come! Yvette Nicole…