Kia announced that it will offer dozens of new digital display themes for its compatible vehicles, featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. New Display Themes By 2026, 30 new digital display themes will be launched for Kia’s compatible vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC). The themes … Read more
In another recent story involving Disney’s concerns with AI-based companies utilizing copyrighted characters, the company has now sent a warning to Character.AI over several of its AI-based chatbots. Character.AI In a new article from CNBC, it has been revealed that last week The Walt Disney Company sent a cease and desist letter to a company … Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland announced an end date for their 20th anniversary celebration, plus a new Pixar summer event. Hong Kong Disneyland 20th Anniversary End Date The Most Magical Party of All will end in June 2026 after one year. The party includes new entertainment like Disney Friends Live: Party at the Castle, the Friendtastic parade, … Read more
A new Loungefly backpack is already selling out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it’s themed to the Little Green Men from Toy Story. Little Green Man Loungefly – $80 This corduroy mini backpack is a mix of green and blue shades, with Little Green Man facial features embroidered on the front. The classic blue outfit … Read more
We have our first look at the character “Smarty Pants” who will be voiced by Conan O’Brien in the upcoming film, Toy Story 5. “Smarty Pants” is a potty training toy, shaped like a toilet paper roll with large eyes and a small mouth. After hearing exclusive story details, Pixar surprised the elated crowd at … Read more
The pastel, corduroy, and strawberry-scented Lotso Loungefly mini backpack is now available at Walt Disney World. Location We found the backpack themed to the Toy Story 3 character at the Beverly Sunset Boutique in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The location typically sells a variety of Pixar merchandise, children’s toys, and other collectibles. Scented Pastel Lotso Loungefly … Read more
Disney has settled with the Portland Pickles baseball team following their lawsuit against the company for trademark infringement related to the Disney+ series Win or Lose. Disney Settles with Portland Pickles Baseball As WDWNT previously reported in early May, the baseball team known as the Portland Pickles filed a lawsuit against Disney, specifically stating that … Read more
Disney and Pixar have released the first trailer for “Hoppers,” an original film releasing in theaters next March. ‘Hoppers’ In “Hoppers,” scientists have created technology that allows human consciousness to “hop” into lifelike robotic animals, so they can communicate better — “like Avatar,” the film’s protagonist, Mabel, notes. “This is Nothing Like Avatar” The exclamation “This … Read more
A new report from The Hollywood Reporter alleges that Disney and Pixar’s latest animated film, “Elio,” saw major story changes following one unfortunate test screening, as well as an overall erasure of the film’s originally intended queer themes. “Elio” Production Changes and Pixar’s Continued Erasure of Queer Themes In the report, it is alleged that … Read more
The official Pixar account on TikTok has posted a video which urges the public to see “Elio” and other original films in theaters. Disney Pixar Elio Movie Support on TikTok Elio in Theaters Disney Marketing Efforts for Elio Movie Upcoming Pixar Films Elio Movie Review Disney Pixar Elio Movie Support on TikTok The popular new trend … Read more
Some new updates to the Disney California Adventure entertainment schedule have led to rumors that “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will be pausing performances in early August. Better Together Parade Pausing Performances “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration” has returned to Disney California Adventure as part of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebrations. Better Together … Read more
According to Forbes, “Elio” has suffered the worst opening weekend ever for a Disney-Pixar film. Elio Opening Weekend Elio Box Office Elio Opening Weekend Lower than Elemental Elio Movie Production Budget Elio Disney Marketing Efforts Upcoming Pixar Films Elio Opening Weekend Although “Elio” was expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the … Read more
Pixar’s “Elio” is expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the studio’s troubles with original films — but don’t count it out yet. ‘Elio’ Box Office “Elio” is on track to have an opening weekend similar to that of “Elemental.” The 2023 Pixar film debuted at $29.5 million domestically. According to Deadline, advance … Read more
A new Toy Story popcorn bucket will be available for two days only at Tokyo Disney Resort. Toy Story Popcorn Bucket – ¥3,600 The new popcorn bucket is shaped like a cube with details on each side. The front side features the classic “Toy Story” logo and many of the franchise’s main characters. Woody and … Read more
A new “Elio” photo-op has been added to Disney Springs near the entrance of the AMC Theater. ‘Elio’ Photo-Op in Disney Springs The large billboard and a smaller sign with film’s official poster are located just to the left of the AMC theater entrance. “Elio” replaces the “Lilo & Stitch” photo-op that was previously located … Read more
During a presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter showed exclusive footage from “Elio” and “Hoppers,” announced the new original film “Gatto,” and confirmed Joan Cusack is returning as Jessie in “Toy Story 5.” “Gatto” “Luca” director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren will bring “Gatto” to life … Read more