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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 ...

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Disneyland Confirms No ICE Presence, First Look at Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift: Daily Recap (6/12/25)

Gretchen McDermid

Disneyland confirmed there was no ICE presence on Wednesday, we have a first look at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, ...

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‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ Revival Sets Premiere Date, Will Feature Duffy the Disney Bear

Brit Tuttle

‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ Debut Date for Disney Jr. and Disney+ The New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ Show Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ Will ...

‘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. ...

Hulu Now Fully Owned by Disney After Closing Deal with Comcast

Katie Francis

The long awaited deal for full ownership of Hulu has come to a close as Disney has purchased Comcast’s stake ...

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Now Available and Upcoming Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and Simpsons LEGO Sets for Summer 2025

Katie Francis

Check out all the new Disney LEGO sets now available for summer 2025, as well as those yet to come. ...

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Miley Cyrus Says Disney Wouldn’t Let Her Sing ‘Hannah Montana’ Songs After Leaving the Company

Shannen Ace

Miley Cyrus revealed in a new interview that she wasn’t allowed to perform Hannah Montana songs after leaving Disney. Cyrus ...

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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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New Trailer, Disney+ Streaming Date Announced for Proshot ‘Frozen’ Broadway Musical

Shannen Ace

With an official trailer, Disney+ announced the streaming date of “Disney’s Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical.” Frozen Broadway Musical Coming ...

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‘Streaming is Dead’ – ‘Andor’ Creator Had to Fight Disney for Season 2 Budget

Shannen Ace

“Andor” creator Tony Gilroy revealed that the Disney+ series had a hefty price tag of $650 million, but he had ...

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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 ...

Four superheroes in blue and white suits stand on a platform in front of a large number 4 symbol, ready for an exciting meet and greet. It's a fantastic sight reminiscent of the iconic Fantastic Four, as if they've just stepped out of Disneyland's magical realm.

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” ...