Mirabel Madrigal is officially returning. How Encanto Became One of Disney’s Biggest Hits Encanto is a 2021 animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in the mountains of Colombia, the story follows the Madrigal family, who live in a magical house and each possesses a unique magical gift, except for Mirabel, the only one without powers. ...

A new Jurassic Park animated film has arrived online, and it’s a lot darker than Netflix’s Jurassic World: Chaos Theory. The latest short comes from the YouTube channel InGen 2D and gives plenty of food for thought about the future of the iconic Jurassic franchise. While the live-action sequel Jurassic World Rebirth is currently storming through theaters, and though the ...

A massive update is coming to Disney+ along with the shutdown of a popular app. Related: Massive Multi-Billion Dollar Overhaul Coming to Disney World After Record Earnings Disney continues to update and upgrade its Disney+ streaming app with each passing year, but 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the platform’s history. During a company earnings ...

There’s a new Hermione Granger — and she’s starring in two parallel Wizarding Worlds. Earlier this year, Arabella Stanton, best known for playing Matilda in the West End stage show, was cast in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. She’ll bring Hermione Granger to life in live action, but she’ll now also voice the role in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio ...

Disney has revealed a surprising shift in its merchandising landscape, with Lilo & Stitch expected to become the company’s second-largest licensed merchandise franchise this year, right behind the iconic Mickey Mouse. The franchise’s explosive rise underscores the ongoing power of nostalgia and beloved characters in the marketplace. More Than Just a Movie It’s been over two decades since the original ...

With IO Interactive’s “007 First Light” on the horizon and Amazon MGM’s film reboot in development, it’s possible the next James Bond might come from the world of gaming. “First Light”, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game, features a brand-new actor in the role of 007. While the studio hasn’t confirmed his identity, many believe it’s Patrick Gibson — best known for ...

As HBO moves forward with its long-anticipated Harry Potter television series, the cast list continues to expand. John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, with Nick Frost cast as Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu taking on the role of Severus Snape. The lead trio includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. One ...

A box truck or similar vehicle recently crashed into the entrance to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disneyland Park. Multiple Disneyland Resort guests and cast members shared their recollections of the incident on social media. Star Tours was one of Disney’s earliest collaborations with George Lucas, long before The Walt Disney Company purchased Lucasfilm. The attraction debuted at ...

If you’re craving chaos with a side of crispy fries, Wendy’s has conjured up something wickedly irresistible. In a bold (and very on-brand) collaboration with Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, the fast-food chain has unveiled a new limited-time offering dubbed the “Meal of Misfortune”—and it’s as darkly delightful as its inspiration. Launched, appropriately, on Wednesday, July 23, the meal includes an ...

In 2020, Disney and Pixar announced that they were developing a brand-new series for Disney+, a story centered around a young softball team. They shared that each episode would focus on a different member of the team and their feelings around the game, letting audiences get to know them a little better. Originally, the series was scheduled to be released ...