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Another 104 days of summer vacation

Phineas and Ferb revival brings back the summer fun

Jeremy Renner declined 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over post-accident pay dispute

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel’s "Hawkeye" didn’t get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney’s offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.

Disney pauses development on live-action ‘Tangled’ remake after ‘Snow White’ flops at the box office

Disney has reportedly decided to pause development on its live-action adaptation of “Tangled”, the much-loved 2010 animated film based on “The Brothers Grimm” fairytale. The project had progressed with “The Greatest Showman” director Michael Gracey at the helm and a script penned by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for her work on “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “Do Revenge”. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, insiders suggest the studio is now taking a step back—likely influenced by the underwhelming performance of its most recent live-action remake, “Snow White”.

Nvidia and Disney showcase Star Wars-inspired robot

Nvidia and Disney have teamed up to develop a new generation of expressive, AI-driven robots inspired by Star Wars, showcased at Nvidia’s annual GTC developer conference on March 18. A droid, named Besh (Blue), waddled onstage alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, demonstrating its ability to navigate physical spaces and interact with humans using animations and sensors.

'Coco 2’ in the works, Pixar sets 2029 release date

Pixar has confirmed that “Coco 2” is in development, with a theatrical release set for 2029. The announcement was made by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

‘Moana 2’ sets sail in local theatres today

The long-anticipated continuation of the beloved story of “Moana” (2016) is finally over. The sequel, “Moana 2,” made its grand debut on November 27 in theatres across the United States. However, the highly anticipated film debuts today across Star Cineplex locations in Bangladesh, as confirmed by a press release from the renowned multiplex chain.

Disney to form new business unit dedicated to AI: report

Disney is stepping up its AI efforts with the creation of the 'Office of Technology Enablement', a new business unit to drive tech integration across its film, TV, and theme park divisions, according to a Reuters report. 

India antitrust body warns Disney, Reliance media merger will hurt rivals - sources

Reliance, Disney and CCI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. All sources declined to be named as the CCI process is confidential.

Disney announces new films and sequels

Recently, at D23, Disney's biennial fan event in California, major film announcements were made, including the reveal of the title for the third "Avatar" film, a new chapter in the "Star Wars" series, and the announcement of a sequel to "Freaky Friday".

March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

Disney unveils new poster of ‘The Little Mermaid’

Disney India unveiled the new poster for “The Little Mermaid," helmed by Rob Marshall, yesterday. The film's trailer will be unveiled during the 95th Academy Awards.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

Disney announces sequel of ‘Toy story’, ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Frozen’

Amidst of the lay offs in Disney, they undertaking a strategic transition towards their business plan and the sequels are part of their new transformation.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

‘Phineas and Ferb’ returns to Disney

Popular animated series "Phineas and Ferb" is back on Disney again to revive their 104 days of summer vacation.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Disney's Mickey Mouse soon to be public property

There is nothing soft and cuddly about the way The Walt Disney Company protects the characters it brings to life.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

Why do Disney sequels fail?

15 years ago, Disney released “Enchanted”, a live-action film that focused on deconstructing storybook-romance stereotypes—such as that of ‘love at first sight’.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Renewed calls for major brands to sign Accord

Clean Clothes Campaign, the world’s largest alliance of garment industry labour unions, piled pressure on the major brands connected to the Tazreen factory fire to sign the International Accord, which protects workers in Bangladesh.

November 15, 2022
November 15, 2022

Black Panther sequel 'Wakanda Forever' smashes box office with USD 453m global debut

Marvel Studios adventure "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" brought crowds to movie theaters around the globe over the weekend, selling an estimated $330 million in tickets and setting a November record in the United States and Canada.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Jennette McCurdy explores grief in its most complex form

In many ways, McCurdy’s story is not so different from the classic tale of almost every other Hollywood child star with a stage mother who indulges in her dose of fame by living vicariously through her children. But what makes this particular narrative stand out among the rest is McCurdy’s unwavering devotion to honesty even in moments that are difficult to read, let alone write.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Percy Jackson fans, mount your horses

The new book’s title, revealed to be Percy Jackson and The Chalice Of The Gods, will be out on September 26, 2023, the author confirmed via Twitter.

October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022

Mermaids aren’t real, and neither is race

Our current conceptualisation of race derives heavily from the last couple centuries of European imperialism.