It’s 2023, do we still need live-action remakes of classic films?
With the release of The Little Mermaid, we ask the question on everyone’s mind: do we actually need these live-action remakes?
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Dwayne Johnson announces Moana live-action remake from Disney
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Auli’I Cravalho are expected to return to reprise their roles in a live-action remake of 2016’s Moana.
Are celebs cashing in on 'mental health' documentaries? Our writers weigh in...
Are mental health documentaries about celebrities authentic or are they manufactured, cashing in on modern society's compulsion to open up about mental health?
The Mandalorian season 3 opener addresses Gina Carano’s absence
The popular Star Wars show The Mandalorian returned for its third season today and straight away, the absence of Gina Carano was addressed.
Disney+ has lost subscribers for the first time | Sequels for Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia in the works
Sequels for Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are “in the works” with the hopes that Disney can turn the tide on their streaming service.
The Best Christmas Theatre in London
Christmas and theatre go together like reindeer and carrots, but there's more than just pantos showing in London this year. Here's our top guide to the best Christmas theatre in the capital in 2022.
Avatar: The Way Of Water is on track for a huge opening weekend, but will it be enough?
James Cameron’s sequel to Avatar is only weeks away but exactly how much money does Avatar 2 need to make to make back its budget?
Andor | How one show rejuvenated Star Wars
The first season of Andor, a series focusing on Cassian Andor has proved to be essential viewing for all Star Wars fans.
Strange World review | Disney eco-adventure is a hit
★★★★☆
Strange World is a heart-warming film from Disney in which Jake Gyllenhaal's reluctant explorer finds a whole new world. Here's our review.
Final Avatar: The Way of Water trailer shows off the underwater world of Pandora
Avatar: The Way Of Water is now only a few weeks away and the final trailer gives us a better look at those gorgeous underwater sequences.
Bob Iger replaces Bob Chapek as head of Disney
The former CEO stepped down as head of Disney in 2020, but Bob Iger is back at the helms of the entertainment giant.
Disenchanted review | The magic is long gone now
★★☆☆☆
Disenchanted brings back Amy Adams as Giselle who got her happily ever after, except that life isn’t quite what the former princess imagined.
Disney wants to turn Indiana Jones into a TV show
The fifth Indiana Jones film is still several months away, but Disney is reportedly looking for a writer to turn it into a TV show.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review | Who is the new Black Panther?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever doesn’t soar quite as high as you’d expect but it’s a fitting tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
New trailer for Disenchanted has dropped
Amy Adams returns as Giselle in Disenchanted, which arrives on Disney+ this November. The film has just debuted a brand new trailer too.
First trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special features Kevin Bacon
The trailer for the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is full of Christmas cheer and a surprise appearance by Kevin Bacon.
Andor review | Getting it right by taking Star Wars back to basics
Disney seems to have given Andor's showrunner more freedom as they have no stake or care if the character flops – and that’s to its benefit. It's sort of like Drive but for nerds.
Hugh Jackman Confirmed to Play Wolverine in Deadpool 3
Ryan Reynolds posted a video on Twitter confirming that Deadpool 3 will feature Hugh Jackman reprising his most famous role as Wolverine.
D23 proves Disney has abandoned all originality as they showcase mostly existing franchises
D23 might have been dazzling, but it couldn’t hide that the House of the Mouse is increasingly relying on existing franchises.
Streaming subscriptions down by 350,000 in the UK last quarter
More than 350,000 UK households cancelled streaming subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ last quarter as the cost of living crisis bites.
Disney overtakes Netflix in subscriber numbers
Granted, Disney has three streaming services on the go, but for the first time ever, Netflix has been dethroned as the king of streamers.
Thor: Love and Thunder review | Repetitive gags and uneven story fall flat
★★☆☆☆
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and director Taika Waititi return for another comedy-heavy adventure, but the film misses the mark by an inch.
Obi-Wan Kenobi finale offered us action and heart in equal measure
The action-packed, yet emotional finale was made available to stream yesterday on Disney+, but its best moment was copied.
Punk Beyond The Pistols - A Brief Look At Some of The Female Players Of British Punk
It’s 2022 and the Sex Pistols are selling NFTs and streaming on Disney+. Esme Lloyd explores the female pioneers of British punk.
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Review: Sweet But Forgettable Throwback
★★★☆☆
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers resurrects the animated/live-action hybrid format with mixed results, but a lot of charm.
Actually, Bisexuality Is Thriving On TV
Bisexuality is famously difficult to portray, but it seems that 2022 is the year of the bisexuals. At least on TV.
Teaser Trailer For Avatar: The Way Of Water Brings Us Back To Pandora
Jake Sully and Neytiri are back in James Cameron's much-awaited sequel to 2009’s Avatar, the highest grossing film of all time.
New Lightyear Trailer - To The Future, and Beyond
Lightyear, the impending Toy Story spinoff starring Chris Evans, has a flashy new trailer, where the superhero-turned action figure accidentally flies into the future, and beyond.
