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“‘Elio’ Just Becomes About Totally Nothing” – Former Pixar Staffers Speak Out on Erasure of Queer Themes and Production Woes In New Animated Film

Brit Tuttle

A new report from The Hollywood Reporter alleges that Disney and Pixar’s latest animated film, “Elio,” saw major story changes ...

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‘Stop Complaining’ Pixar Urges Public to Show Disney Pixar Elio Movie Support in Theaters with Popular TikTok Trend

Jamie Rowland

The official Pixar account on TikTok has posted a video which urges the public to see “Elio” and other original ...

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Scarlett Johansson Says Tower of Terror Film Script ‘Taking Shape’ Despite ‘Thin Lore’

Jamie Rowland

According to Deadline, Scarlett Johansson is still trying to figure out exactly where to go with her Tower of Terror ...

A woman and child scream in the car as live-action Stitch sits between them in this Lilo & Stitch scene.

Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Now in Development

Brit Tuttle

To celebrate 626 Day (June 26), Walt Disney Studios has announced that a sequel to the live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” ...

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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Down Payment Returns to $205 & More: Daily Recap (6/25/25)

Gretchen

The down payment for Walt Disney World’s Annual Passholder Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program has returned to $205, D23 has ...

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Final ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer & Poster Released

Shannen Ace

It’s clobberin’ time! Marvel Studios released the final trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” in theaters one month from ...

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‘I Would Love for Blade to Happen’ – Mahershala Ali is Ready When Marvel Is

Shannen Ace

Mahershala Ali still hopes his “Blade” movie will happen, but the ball is in Marvel Studios’ court. Will MCU’s “Blade” ...

A woman and child scream in the car as live-action Stitch sits between them in this Lilo & Stitch scene.

‘People Do Get Left Behind’ – Dean Fleischer Camp Defends Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Ending

Shannen Ace

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” Except when they do, Dean Fleischer Camp says in ...

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REVIEW: Don’t Let the Box Office Scare You Off — Pixar’s “Elio” Shoots for the Stars in an Emotional Ode to Sci-Fi

Katie Francis

Disney-Pixar’s newest animated feature film, “Elio,” opened in theaters and subsequently suffered the worst box office opening weekend the studio ...

A smiling boy with an eye patch and a playful creature ride a glowing slide in Disney-Pixar’s Elio.

‘Elio’ Suffers Worst Opening Weekend Ever for Disney-Pixar Film

Jamie Rowland

According to Forbes, “Elio” has suffered the worst opening weekend ever for a Disney-Pixar film. Elio Opening Weekend Elio Box ...

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Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Teases Possible Disney 2D Animation Comeback

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney Animation Studios may bring back 2D animation among experimentation with different styles. Will We See Disney 2D Animation ...

Live-action Lilo & Stitch Disney Increasing Content Spending by $1 Billion

Disney Leading Domestic Box Office With $1.1 Billion Thanks to ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

Shannen Ace

About halfway through 2025, Disney is leading the domestic box office with a total of $1.1 billion. Disney Box Office ...

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Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Opening Weekend Box Office May Be Low But It Could Gain Popularity Later

Shannen Ace

Pixar’s “Elio” is expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the studio’s troubles with original films — but ...

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Kathleen Kennedy Jokes About Legality of 1977 ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Original Cut During London Screening

Jamie Rowland

The original cut of the 1977 film “Star Wars: A New Hope” was screened in London on June 12. Kathleen Kennedy, ...

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‘Sequels are Tricky’ Jared Bush Talks ‘Zootopia 2’ and Storytelling at Walt Disney Animation

Jamie Rowland

Following the recent Annecy Animation Festival, Variety sat down with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Jared Bush to discuss his upcoming ...

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Director Ron Clements Coming Out of Retirement, Returning to Disney Animation as a Mentor

Brit Tuttle

Ron Clements, co-director of classic Disney animated films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana,” has come out of ...