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Marvel Retcons ‘Fantastic Four’ as Disney Makes MCU Replacement

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

For years, one detail has remained consistent across most versions of the Fantastic Four story. Whether fans were reading comics, watching animated series, or sitting in theaters for previous movie adaptations, Victor von Doom usually played some role in the events that transformed Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm into Marvel’s First Family. That tradition appears to ...

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‘Toy Story’ Stars Discuss Live-Action Remake, Franchise Could Be Doomed To Face Similar Fate as ‘Snow White’

L to R: Bullseye, Jessie, and Woody shocked in 'Toy Story 2'

Toy Story 5 (2026) will be arriving in theaters on June 19. The fifth film in the long-running series, which launched in 1995, sees the return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Slinky, and the rest of the gang, this time as they face the threat of rising technology. “The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s ...

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‘The Mandalorian’ Series Cancelled as More Speak Out on ‘Star Wars’ Replacement

A small, green, big-eared creature known as Baby Yoda or Grogu, wearing a brown robe and scarf, stands outdoors with a surprised expression.

The Mandalorian‘s rise and fall is one of the most interesting cases in the current streaming vs. theatrical era of filmmaking. Credit: Lucasfilm There’s a version of The Mandalorian Season 4 that will never exist — one dense with Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), interwoven with the threads of Ahsoka, and built for the millions of Disney+ subscribers who had ...

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Disney Announces Rebrand, Will Return Focus To “Kids and Family” Entertainment

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

On June 15, Disney Branded Television announced it would rebrand as Disney Kids & Family. This division of The Walt Disney Company already focused on televised entertainment targeted at children and families, such as the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Disney Branded Television Announces Rebrand Credit: Ludo Studio Debra OConnell, who took over as Chairman of U.S. Entertainment Television for ...

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Lucasfilm Recasts Anakin Skywalker in New ‘Star Wars’ Project Set During ‘The Clone Wars’

Hayden Christensen in 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith'

Anakin Skywalker, the formidable Jedi-turned-Sith, is widely associated with Hayden Christensen, who first played the ill-fated character in George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (2005). Credit: Lucasfilm Hayden Christensen’s Return as Anakin Skywalker Most recently, the actor reprised his role as Anakin in the ...

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Has the Rock Hit Rock Bottom? Why Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Presales are Plunging

Moana and Maui pose together with Moana’s paddle and Maui’s magical hook, set against a sunny, vibrant sky.

For nearly a decade, Walt Disney Studios has treated its live-action remake pipeline like a guaranteed billion-dollar paycheck. By translating beloved animated treasures into star-studded cinematic events, the studio effortlessly dominated the global box office. But as the summer of 2026 kicks into high gear, that reliable cash cow is showing massive signs of structural strain. Credit: Disney With less ...

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‘Star Wars’ Officially Remaking Disney+ Series Instead of Moving Forward With New Season

The Mandalorian and Grogu in the cockpit

When The Mandalorian launched in 2019, it seemed that live-action Star Wars television was the future of the franchise, especially given how divisive the sequel trilogy’s The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) had been. But subsequent Disney+ projects proved otherwise. Credit: Lucasfilm The Decline of Disney+ Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Ahsoka (2023), and The Acolyte ...

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Disney Confirms Woody and Buzz Replacement as Pixar Reveals ‘Toy Story’ Shift

L to R: Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and Buzz on the runway in 'Toy Story 2'

For three decades, the Toy Story franchise has revolved around two iconic characters: Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). From Toy Story (1995) through Toy Story 4 (2019), the cowboy and space ranger served as the emotional center of Pixar’s most successful film series. Even as new characters arrived and storylines evolved, Woody and Buzz remained the faces ...

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Confirmed: New Version of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Releasing Effective Immediately

Scarlett Johansson at sea in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

A new version of Jurassic World Rebirth is releasing in just a few weeks. The seventh installment in the long-running Jurassic Park film series made waves at the box office last summer with $869.1 million worldwide. But it also created a massive ripple effect within the fandom for all the wrong reasons. Jurassic World Rebirth Wasted a Major Storyline Directed by ...

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