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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 ...

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Pixar Announces Original Film ‘Gatto,’ Confirms Joan Cusack Returning for ‘Toy Story 5,’ First Look at ‘Hoppers’

Shannen Ace

During a presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter showed exclusive footage from ...

‘Elemental’ Director Peter Sohn Directing ‘Incredibles 3’ for Pixar

Shannen Ace

Peter Sohn will direct Pixar’s “Incredibles 3,” taking over for Brad Bird, who wrote and directed the first two films. ...

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Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Return in First Full ‘Freakier Friday’ Trailer

Shannen Ace

Disney released the first full trailer and poster for “Freakier Friday” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Official Trailer ...

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Mia Goth Cast in Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’

Brit Tuttle

Mia Goth is the latest cast member to join Ryan Gosling in director Shawn Levy’s upcoming film, “Star Wars: Starfighter.” ...

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H.E.R.B.I.E. Concession Vessel, Galactus Popcorn Bucket, and More Fantastic Four Movie Theater Novelties

Shannen Ace

AMC Theatres The Herbie Concession Vessel The Giant Galactus Popcorn Vessel Fantastic 4 Keychain The Cinemark Lineup Regal Exclusive Fantasticar ...

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New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer for Tickets Now on Sale

Shannen Ace

“Their greatest strength is each other.” Marvel Studios released a new “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” trailer as tickets for ...

Live Action ‘Snow White’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Disney+ Release Date

Shannen Ace

The live-action “Snow White” film will be available for streaming on Disney+ next week. Snow White on Disney+ “Snow White” ...

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Renée Victor, Voice of Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ Has Passed Away

Jamie Rowland

Renée Victor, most notably the voice of Abuelita in “Coco,” has passed away after a battle with lymphoma. According to ...

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Mark Hamill Not Returning for Upcoming ‘New Jedi Order’ Film

Jamie Rowland

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Mark Hamill has revealed that he will not be returning to the Star Wars “Skywalker ...

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Marvel Not Hosting Large-Scale Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Gretchen McDermid

According to new reports, Marvel is skipping its usual large-scale panel in Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con ...

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Win a Trip to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood or Orlando with Regal ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Sweepstakes

Shannen Ace

To promote “M3GAN 2.0” coming to theaters this June, Regal Cinemas has launched a sweepstakes for a chance to win ...