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Deal Alert! Get 3 Month of Disney+ For $1.99 (Canada)
Disney+ Canada is launching a special promotion just in time for fall, which features a lineup of highly anticipated premieres and recent hit shows. Starting on September 12 and running until September 27, new and returning subscribers can take advantage of a promotional rate for Disney+ Standard With Ads, priced at $1.99/month for the first three months. This deal represents an $18 savings compared to the regular monthly price for the three-month period.
Marvel's 'What If?' Set to End After Third Season
At the Marvel Animation panel during D23: Ultimate Fan Experience, it was announced that the third season of the popular animated series “What If?” will be its last. “What If…?” continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing brand new and familiar faces throughout the MCU. The series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.
Disney to Air "The Eras Tour" Free This Weekend in Austria & Germany
This weekend, Taylor Swift was set to perform three shows at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium. However, earlier this week, following the arrest of two individuals over a terrorist threat, all three events were canceled. Due to the unique circumstances, Disney will air “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – Taylor’s Version” on free TV this Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at 9:45 PM on the ORF 1 channel in Austria and Germany.
Disney+ Reveals “The Simpsons” Season 35 Date And Four Exclusive Episodes
Today at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event “The Simpsons” announced that season 35 of the hit animated series will launch October 2 on Disney+ in the United States. The new season of the Emmy® Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy takes fans back to Springfield for 18 more episodes of fun with the Simpsons family.
First Teaser for Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’; Moves to Theatres Instead of Disney+
At the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: Ultimate Fan Event, Disney unveiled the first teaser for the upcoming live-action ‘LILO & STITCH’. The movie was originally announced to be debuting on Disney+, but it has also been revealed that the movie will debut in theatres during Summer next year.
“Percy Jackson And The Olympians” Season 2 Teaser Released
At the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: Ultimate Fan Event, Disney unveiled a new teaser for the upcoming second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” which has recently begun production in Vancouver. eason two of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series titled “The Sea of Monsters” by award-winning author Rick Riordan.
New Trailer Released For Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’
At the Disney Entertainment Showcase during D23: Ultimate Fan Event, Disney released a new trailer for Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’ Disney+ series. The series focuses on Kathryn Hahn’s character, Agatha Harkness, from the acclaimed Marvel Studios’ series “WandaVision,” as she sets off on a dangerous, mysterious adventure filled with trials and tribulations. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer, who was the creative force behind “WandaVision,” directs the pilot episode.
New Details For ‘Zootopia 2‘
During Friday night’s Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, star Ginnifer Goodwin revealed that Ke Huy Quan will be joining the cast of Zootopia 2, voicing a new character—a snake named Gary. A poster was also released for the movie: Zootopia 2 is set to hit cinemas over the Thanksgiving break on November 26, 2025. The first film, released in 2016, was a massive success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Disney Announces ‘Monster Jam’ Movie
Tom@DisneyPlusInformer.com Tom hails from the United Kingdom, but in recent years, he has made Canada his home. His love for Disney blossomed as he explored Disney Parks around the world. Tom's passions encompass web development, film and television, globetrotting, indulging in gourmet cuisine, and immersing himself in the realm of technology.
Disney Entertainment Television Lays Off 140
Disney Entertainment Television has conducted a significant round of layoffs today, affecting around 140 employees, which equates to roughly 2% of its entire workforce. National Geographic is bearing the brunt of these cuts, with about 60 positions being eliminated, representing approximately 13% of its staff.
"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" Disney+ Release Date Announced
In April 2023, during Star Wars Celebration, it was announced that “Skeleton Crew” would arrive on Disney+ at an unspecified point in 2023. The series stars Jude Law and is created and executive-produced by director Jon Watts and writer Chris Ford.
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Tom@DisneyPlusInformer.com Tom hails from the United Kingdom, but in recent years, he has made Canada his home. His love for Disney blossomed as he explored Disney Parks around the world. Tom's passions encompass web development, film and television, globetrotting, indulging in gourmet cuisine, and immersing himself in the realm of technology.
New Trailer Released For “Alien: Romulus”
Disney’s 20th Century Studios has released a new trailer and poster for “Alien: Romulus”. The all-new sci-hi/horror-thriller from producer Ridley Scott and director/writer Fede Alvarez opens exclusively in theatres August 16, 2024. “Alien: Romulus” takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Final Trailer for “Inside Out 2”
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”opens in theatres in just 10 days, inviting moviegoers inside the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as Headquarters undergoes a sudden demolitionto make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions.
First Look At New “Bluey Minisodes”
Disney Branded Television has announced that the first seven “Bluey Minisodes” will premiere Wednesday, July 3, on Disney+ at 12:00 a.m. PDT / 3:00 a.m. EDT. The first two minisodes will also air on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel that same day, with the additional five episodes rolling out throughout the networks’ “Red, White and Bluey” marathon, which will take place over Fourth of July weekend.
Marvel’s “Venom: The Last Dance” Trailer Released
Sony has unveiled the first trailer for the upcoming third and final installment of the “Venom” trilogy, inspired by the beloved Marvel Comics series. In ‘Venom: The Last Dance,’ Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’sgreatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy,” a description attached to the trailer reads. “Eddie and Venom are on the run.
Disney+ Shares Photos From “The Acolyte” Special Screening Event In NYC
Disney+ has released photos from tonight’s special screening event in New York for Lucasfilm’s upcoming Star Warsseries “The Acolyte.” Stars Amandla Stenberg, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson and Margarita Levieva joined Leslye Headland, creator and executive producer, to celebrate the series premiere tomorrow, June 4. The special screening featured the first two episodes of the thrilling, live-action series, and both episodes will be available tomorrow at launch, exclusively on Disney+.
Pixar Announces "Inside Out" Spin-Off Series "Dream Productions" for Disney+
Jim Morris, the president of Pixar, confirmed that an Inside Out TV series is currently in production for Disney+ and will premiere on the streaming service in 2025. According to Bloomberg, which first reported the news, the series is titled “Dream Productions” and is “set in the Inside Out universe of Riley’s dreams. Pixar’s first-ever series, “Win or Lose,” takes the first swing, following different players of a little league team as they journey to the finals over an eight-episode season.
Disney Reveals Six Cast Members for “Goosebumps” Season 2
Disney+ has revealed six new recurring cast members for the upcoming second season of the “Goosebumps” anthology series. The new cast includes Arjun Athalye, known for his role in “Are You Afraid of the Dark?”, who will play Sameer, and Eloise Payet from “The End of the Party”, who will portray Hannah. Christopher Paul Richards of “The Kids Are Alright” joins as Matty, while Kyra Tantao from “ZOMBIES 3” will play Nicole.
“Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” Character Posters Released
Disney has released character posters for “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld“, a French Original series available to stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu on June 7, 2024. The 6-episode series lifts the veil, for the first time, on the emergence of fashion’s most mysterious designer, Karl Lagerfeld, between glamour and clashes of egos, grandiose parties and destructive passions, discover the story of Karl before Lagerfeld.
“The Bear” Season 3 Trailer Released
Disney+ debuted the official trailer for the critically acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning hit comedy series FX’s “The Bear,” which will premiere its third season on Thursday, June 27 on on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States and on Disney+ around the world including in the UK, Canada and Australia. All 10 episodes will be available at premiere.
“Moana 2" Teaser Trailer Released
Disney has released a new trailer for “Moana 2”, which opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. “Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Review: “Under the Bridge”
“Under the Bridge” is a gripping true crime drama that delves deeply into the tragic murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk in Victoria, British Columbia. This series, based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book, explores the complex web of social issues and personal struggles that culminated in this horrific event. Riley Keough shines as Rebecca Godfrey, a journalist returning to her hometown to write about the troubled teens of her past.
Review: ‘Doctor Who’ Season 1
Doctor Who’s long-awaited return to full-season form has arrived with “Space Babies,” marking the beginning of Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor. The episode follows the events of “The Church on Ruby Road,” where new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) steps into the TARDIS for the first time. This season opener brilliantly balances a fresh start for newcomers while delivering enough nods to satisfy longtime fans.
Review: ‘Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire’
“Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” offers a refreshing dive into some of the lesser known corners of the Star Wars universe, focusing on the intriguing yet underexplored characters of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee. Under the creative direction of Dave Filoni, the series continues to demonstrate the rich storytelling potential that the animated extensions of this franchise can offer.
Review: ‘Welcome To Wrexham’ Season 3
Wrexham FC has successfully re-entered the English Football League and is now aiming for consecutive promotions to climb further up the football pyramid. This ambitious goal sets the stage for where Season 3 kicks off. The appeal of “Welcome to Wrexham” was always beyond just the sport and results. It draws us into the lives of the players and the broader Welsh community—Season 3 continues this tradition.
Disney Junior’s “Ariel” Trailer Released
Disney has released a trailer for Disney Junior’s Ariel, which is premiering this summer. The animated musical series for preschoolers inspired by the beloved story of “The Little Mermaid.” The series stars Emmy Award winner Mykal-Michelle Harris (Disney Channel’s “Raven’s Home”) as Ariel and Broadway, film and television stars Taye Diggs (“Rent”) and Amber Riley (“Glee”) as King Triton and Ursula.
“Death And Other Details” Canceled After One Season
Earlier this year, Disney released a new murder mystery series titled “Death And Other Details.” The series debuted as a Hulu Original in the United States and as a Star Original on Disney+ globally. While we thought the show was pretty decent overall, unfortunately, it failed to capture an audience, leading to its cancellation after just one season, as reported by Deadline.
Disney+ Original “Tiger” Trailer Released
Disney has unveiled the first trailer for the forthcoming DisneyNature film, “Tiger,” set to premiere worldwide on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, exclusively on Disney+. In the film, the cubs—curious, rambunctious and at times a bit clumsy—have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can to keep them safe from pythons, bears and marauding male tigers.
Disney+ Confirms Release Date For New ‘Bluey’ Episodes
Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have announced that the next installments of“Bluey,” including an extended length special, will premiere this April, marking the series’ first global rollout. The first new episode, “Ghostbasket,” will premiere on Sunday, April 7, teeing up the debut of the 28-minute special, “The Sign,” premiering a week later on Sunday, April 14.
Will ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Be On Disney+ UK?
After a considerable wait, the much-anticipated return of Andrew Lincoln’s Rick and Danai Gurira’s Michonne is happening in “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.” But will the series be heading to Disney+ in the UK? Probably not, but read on for everything we know! This series presents an epic love story of two characters changed by a changed world. Kept apart by distance. By an unstoppable power. By the ghosts of who they were.
Star Wars' Next Live-Action Show Gets Release Update
In 2024, Lucasfilm is expected to release four Star Wars shows on Disney+: two live-action and two animated. We already know the release date for the first animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, on Disney+. However, so far, we’ve heard little about the live-action projects, which include The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew. However, according to recent updates, the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte will be arriving on Disney+ in a few months. The Acolyte Release Date?
“The Bachelorette” & “The Golden Bachelorette” Renewed
Disney has confirmed that “The Bachelorette” and “The Golden Bachelorette” will both be returning for new seasons. The news was announced on February 9 at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour. “The Bachelorette” will return in the summer of 2024. “The Golden Bachelorette,” a spinoff of “The Golden Bachelor,” is set to debut in the fall. The debut season of “The Golden Bachelor” reached 43.4 million viewers and became ABC’s most-watched unscripted premiere on Hulu.
“SuperKitties” Renewed For Season 3
Disney has confirmed that Disney Junior’s “SuperKitties“ has been renewed for a third season. The announcement was made during 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California. ”SuperKitties” is an adorable and action-packed new series about four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make Kittydale a more caring and ”pawesome” place.
Disney’s “Pupstruction” Renewed For Season 3
Disney has confirmed that the animated series “Pupstruction” will be returning for a third season. The announcement was made during 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California. “Pupstruction” is a music-filled animated series from Disney Branded Television that follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team — a doggone hard-working construction crew ranging from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies.
“Abbott Elementary” Renewed For Season 4
Shortly following the launch of its highly anticipated first episode in the third season, “Abbott Elementary” — a critically acclaimed series — has been granted a renewal for a fourth season, as revealed by Disney during the Television Critics Association Press Tour. “Abbot Elementary” is a workplace comedy following a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal —as they navigate the Philadelphia public school system.
Disney+ Original Series ‘Renegade Nell’ Release Date Announced
Disney has confirmed that ‘Renegade Nell,’ an action-adventure fantasy series originally announced in April 2021, will premiere all episodes on March 29, 2024, exclusively on Disney+. The eight-part Original seriesis written and created by BAFTA-award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) with lead director Ben Taylor (Sex Education).
Disney Confirms “ZOMBIES 4” Movie
In November last year, we unofficially learned that Disney was working on expanding the “Zombies” franchise with a fourth movie. Disney has today officially confirmed at the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California, that it has greenlit a brand-new fourth installment in the “Zombies” franchise. Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim set to reprise their roles as Addison and Zed, with both stars also set to executive produce. Production will begin in March in New Zealand.
Disney Officially Confirms First Super Bowl Trailer
Super Bowl XVIII is quickly approaching, and there’s been plenty of rumours of the past few weeks on which trailers Disney might debut. Typically, Disney keeps their plans pretty close to their chest, but in this case, Disney has confirmed that FX and Hulu have purchased a 30-second spot for “Shōgun”. The 10 episode limited series will debut its first two episodes on Feb. 27, 2024, on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.
‘Goosebumps’ Renewed For Season Two
Today, Disney Branded Television announced it has greenlit a second season of its hit series “Goosebumps” for Disney+. From Sony Pictures Television, the new eight-episode installment will unveil a fresh “Goosebumps” chapter with an anthology twist: a brand-new story, setting and cast based upon R.L Stine’s worldwide bestselling Scholastic book series. The news was announced today during the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California.
Disney+ Original Series 'A Real Bug’s Life' Renewed For Season Two
National Geographic has confirmed a second season for its natural history series “A Real Bug’s Life.” The series, narrated by actress Awkwafina and produced by Plimsoll Productions, will feature five new episodes focusing on insects from around the world.
‘Limitless With Chris Hemsworth’ Renewed For Season 2
National Geographic has confirmed that “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” will return for a second season. The show features Chris Hemsworth exploring various methods to enhance life and achieve maximum potential. This announcement follows the first season, which received positive reception and was a huge success, according to National Geographic.
Disney+ Original “Shardlake” Trailer Released
Disney+ has today released the official trailer for the new murder mystery series, “Shardlake,” based on the Tudor murder mystery novels by C.J. Sansom. Arthur Hughes (“Then Barbara Met Alan”) plays Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer with an acute sense of justice and one of the few honest men in a world beset with scheming and plots. Shardlake works for Thomas Cromwell, played by Sean Bean (“Time”) the dangerous and all-powerful right-hand man to Henry VIII.
“Zootopia 2” Release Date Announced
In February 2023, almost a year to the day, Bob Iger announced a sequel to ‘Zootopia’ was in development. At that time, no release date was confirmed. However, Bob Iger revealed in today’s quarterly financial results call that ‘Zootopia 2’ is set for a theatrical release on 26th November 2025, in time for Thanksgiving. This continues Disney’s trend of launching a major new animated theatrical release each Thanksgiving.
“Moana 2” Trailer Expected At Super Bowl
During Disney’s Investors Day in 2020, Disney announced that a “Moana” series would be coming to Disney+. We’ve received a few updates on the series since then, but nothing substantial such as a release date. During their latest investor call, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the project has evolved into a sequel movie, titled “Moana 2,” scheduled to premiere in theaters on November 27, 2024.
Disney Sets Timeline for Password Sharing Restrictions
In August 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ would soon be taking measures to crack down on password sharing. Over the past few months, Disney has started sending emails to subscribers in various countries, including the United States and Canada, with updated subscriber agreements in preparation for a crackdown on password sharing. Previously, we only had a vague ‘2024’ date for when the crackdown would actually begin.
Gina Carano Sues Disney; Elon Musk Funding Lawsuit
In early 2021, Lucasfilm announced the termination of Gina Carano, who played Cara Dune in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” stating she would not return to the show. This decision followed her sharing of a controversial post on social media, which suggested that being a Republican today is comparable to being Jewish during the Holocaust, among other contentious tweets.
Over 50 Classic Disney Movies Removed From Disney+
Today, Disney has removed at least 50 classic Disney and Disney Channel movies from Disney+ in the United Kingdom and across most of Europe. However, this action does not affect the United States or countries outside of Europe. Although it is not rare for Disney to remove specific titles from Disney+ in the United States, as evidenced by a few removals yesterday, witnessing such removals internationally is unusual.
Disney+ & Hulu Begins Process of Preventing Password Sharing
In August 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ would soon be taking measures to crack down on password sharing. In September, Disney+ notified its Canadian subscribers that an updated subscriber agreement would be implemented starting November 1, 2023. At that time, the policy change did not affect Disney+ or Hulu subscribers in the United States. However, the situation has recently changed.
Review: National Geographic‘s “A Real Bug’s Life”
In November, it will be the 25th anniversary of Pixar’s second movie, ‘A Bug’s Life,’ which also happens to be my favorite Pixar film. My interest was immediately piqued upon learning that National Geographic was releasing ‘A Real Bug’s Life.’ This nature documentary, inspired by Disney and Pixar’s ‘A Bug’s Life,’ is a concept that I find exceptionally intriguing, and I can attest to its excellence. The series takes us on a journey through nine distinct micro bug worlds around the globe.
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