Disney: Last News

As 2024’s release calendar reaches its final months, it’s time for studios to finish plotting when upcoming films will hit theaters in 2025.  Disney did just that today for a couple of things. Deadline reports the studio has official theater premiere dates for the “Freakier Friday” and their live-action “Lilo & Stitch” film: the Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan sequel will bow on August 8, 2025, while “Lilo & Stitch” moves up from that date to May 23, 2025.

Alex Hassell, the 44-year-old actor from Southend in Essex, is making waves with his portrayal of Rupert Campbell-Black in the Disney+ series Rivals, based on Jilly Cooper's steamy romance novels. Known for his roles in His Dark Materials and Henry V, Alex, the youngest of four siblings, honed his craft at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Despite facing bullying during his school years, he has risen to become a screen heartthrob and met his wife, actress Emma, in the dazzling world of showbiz.

Liam Payne had struggled with his mental health issues for years before his death last week and even revealed that loneliness had “nearly killed me a couple of times”. But it was his haunting final words, uttered just minutes before his fatal fall from a hotel balcony, that revealed the true extent of his inner demons.

David Tennant and Alex Hassell make up the ensemble cast in Disney+ series Rivals.Based on the novel by Jilly Cooper, the period drama follows the rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant) in the cutthroat, raunchy world of independent television in 1986.Other members of the cast include Aidan Turner, Victoria Smurfit, Bella Maclean, Catriona Chandler, Lisa McGrillis, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson, Oliver Chris, Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, and Luke Pasqualino.All eight episodes in the series were released on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK on October 18, 2024.The show features an original score by Natalie Holt and Jack Halama, who previously worked together on 2020 film Kindred.

Grotesquerie.The seventh episode of the horror show aired on FX in the United States on Wednesday (October 16), with three more instalments to come before the end of the month. For UK viewers, the series is streaming on Disney+.The show stars Niecy Nash-Betts (Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Selma) as Detective Lois Tryon, who has to work alongside Micaela Diamond’s Sister Megan to investigate a series of crimes in their community.Lesley Manville and Courtney B.

Netflix is expected to announce a new price increase in the coming months.It comes as the streaming company prepares to report its summer-quarter earnings later today (October 17).In a note sent to his clients, Evercore ISI analyst Mark Mahaney has forecast a Netflix price hike “in the next 3-9 months, according to IndieWire.With this week’s earnings report, there’s “the potential for a major price increase announcement, including the U.S.,” New Street Research analyst Dan Salmon also wrote in an October 15 note, according to Variety.The ad-free versions of Disney’s Hulu ($18.99/month) and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max ($16.99/month) are more expensive than Netflix’s Standard plan, and “we think Netflix boasts strong pricing power given it has not raised price on the Standard tier since January 2022,” Macquarie Equity Research analysts Tim Nollen and Ross Compton also recently wrote in a Q3 media and tech earnings preview.NME has contacted Netflix for comment on the potential price rises.It comes after the streaming service last raised prices in the UK and US this time last year with the price for the basic plan – the lowest tier plan without advertising – increasing from £6.99 to £7.99.The premium plan, which allows users to watch in Ultra HD and download on six supported devices at a time, also increased from £15.99 to £17.99.

2019 sequel, recently explained the story behind the double entendre that is in the song “For the First Time in Forever.”The 44-year-old actress did an interview with Vanity Fair where she watched back the scene in “Frozen” where Anna sings, “For years I’ve roamed these empty halls / Why have a ballroom with no balls?”#KristenBell wanted #Anna in #Frozen to be the “opposite” of the traditional #Disney princess. #nobodywantsthis #forgettingsarahmarshall #veronicamars #gossipgirl #thegoodplace #disney “How did we get that joke in there?” Bell asked out loud in the video published Tuesday.“We slid it under the radar,” she shared.

Emily Atack looked incredible at the Rivals gala screening in London on Tuesday night, 16 October.The actress, 34, was joined by her boyfriend Alistair Garner on the red carpet following the birth of their son. Emily and her scientist beau welcomed baby Barney back in June.The new parents put on a loved-up display at the star-studded event, where Emily looked incredible in a black velvet mini dress with a feathered fringe detail.

Beatles documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi is coming to Disney+ next month – find all the details below.The film, titled Beatles ’64, is set to arrive exclusively on the streaming platform on Friday November 29, it has been announced today (October 14).Per an official description, the forthcoming doc “captures the electrifying moment of The Beatles’ first visit to America” over 60 years ago.It adds: “Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, the film gives a rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time.”Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison‘s widow Olivia Harrison, John Lennon‘s son Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde (Get Back) and Mikaela Beardsley.Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serve as executive producers.Prepare to experience the electrifying moment when The Beatles first touched down in America. Beatles ’64, an all-new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, is streaming exclusively on #DisneyPlus November 29.

It’s hard to believe, but the original “Moana” was released eight years ago. That’s a long time for a film that feels like it’s still relatively “new.” Alas, it’s been quite a while, which makes it the perfect time for Disney to release a sequel.

EastEnders' Danny Dyer has teased a rather raunchy scene to come from Disney+ comedy-drama Rivals, which brings Jilly Cooper's bonkbuster books to the small screen after almost 40 years. In the series, Danny plays tech tycoon Freddie Jones who discovers a sexual spark with unhappily married romance novelist Lizzie (played by Katherine Parkinson). Speaking to OK! in an exclusive chat, Danny said: "It's interesting how it pans out.

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The Acolyte star Jodie Turner-Smith has criticised Disney for not defending the show’s stars amid a racist backlash.The Star Wars series, which is set around 100 years before the prequel movies, premiered on Disney+ back in June – though was recently cancelled after one season.However, some of the show’s stars were subjected to racism amid its release, with Amandla Stenberg previously sharing a song in response to abuse she had received. The star later admitted that the series’ cancellation was “not a huge shock” for her, especially after the cast was targeted with a “rampage of vitriol”.Turner-Smith, who played Mother Aniseya – the leader of the coven of witches that raised Stenberg’s characters Osha and Mae – has claimed that Disney’s silence amid the racist backlash was “unfair”.“They’ve got to stop doing this thing where they don’t say anything when people are getting fucking dog-piled on the internet with racism and bullshit,” she told Glamour.

new interview with Variety, Zegler accused her critics of taking her comments “out of context” after interview footage from 2022 featured her chiding the original movie as old-fashioned in its depiction of romance between Snow White and the prince that saved her.“In all honesty, it made me sad that it was taken in such a way, because I believe that women can do anything. But I also believe that they can do everything,” she told the Hollywood outlet.In the 2022 clip from the Disney D23 Expo that year, Zegler commented on her film adaptation of the classic fairy tale being more modern.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Abbott Elementary are officially working on a crossover episode.Sunny star/co-creator Rob McElhenney revealed the news in a social media post on Thursday (October 3), including a photo of him, his co-star Charlie Day and Abbott star/creator Quinta Brunson. The trio were pictured outside the Warner Bros. lot where Abbott is filmed.McElhenney then posted another shot, which added Sunny’s Danny DeVito and Abbott’s Tyler James Williams and William Stanford Davis to the mix.pic.twitter.com/EGt5YpNwCx— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) October 3, 2024pic.twitter.com/ymQTnjNE6i— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) October 3, 2024 McElhenney had previously teased on social media that a Sunny/Abbott crossover would make sense, given that both shows are set in Philadelphia.

What We Do In The Shadows has become one of the most acclaimed comedies of recent years.Based on the 2014 film of the same name, which was also created by Jemaine Clement, the horror mockumentary follows a group of vampires as they navigate the modern world, with assistance from human familiar Guillermo.The show’s ensemble cast includes Kayvan Novak as Nandor, Matt Berry as Laszlo, Natasia Demetriou as Nadja, Mark Proksch as energy vampire Colin, and Harvey Guillén as Guillermo.Since the show began in 2019, it has been nominated for 29 Emmy Awards, including nods for Outstanding Comedy Series.FX announced the show’s end in December last year. During a panel at the Television Critics Association in February (via Screen Rant), FX chairman John Landgraf briefly stated that it was because ‘the show came to a natural conclusion’.As for the cast, Matt Berry believes it was ‘the right decision’ to end the show now.

Last Days Of The Space Age.Created by David Chidlow, the series follows three families in Perth in 1979 as the city gears up to host the year’s Miss Universe pageant.Other cast members include Deborah Mailman, Linh-Dan Pham, Iain Glen, George Mason, Vico Thai, and Thomas Weatherall.All eight episodes of the series were released on Disney+ in the UK on October 2.The show’s score is by Caitlin Yeo, whose past credits include Australian films such as The Rocket, All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane, and 2010’s Jucy.The series features many songs from the era, including tracks by the Bee Gees, Chic, and Donna Summer.

Loose Women's Katie Piper was left blushing after her fellow panellists decided to dive into a rather spicy conversation about their personal lives.The ITV show's latest instalment became quite the titillating talkfest as they discussed Dame Jilly Cooper's saucy 'Rivals', which is set to steam up screens in its new Disney+ adaptation, coming this October 18. First hitting the shelves in 1988, the book is a salacious must-read from the Rutshire Chronicles series, delving into romances within the British elite and is notably the second novel in the lineup.

Disney+‘s upcoming career-spanning Elton John documentary has been released – watch it below.Last night, Elton John unveiled the trailer, which chronicles his meteoric rise to fame, the dark spells in his life, his struggles with drug addiction and the road back to sobriety. “At that time, there was an emptiness within me.

Get ready to embrace the autumn chill in style as Columbia, renowned for its practical and versatile outerwear, teams up with Disney for a new collection of fleeces and waterproof jackets that cater to the whole family.These stylish and cosy must-haves are perfect for battling the dropping temperatures and are set to be this season's essentials. However, you'll need to act fast as some items are already flying off the shelves.

Becoming a Disney Channel star has helped launch the careers of numerous famous faces over the years, from Selena Gomez to Miley Cyrus. A lucrative move for any youngster, the channel creates numerous shows and films which are still popular years later, helping stars amass a huge fanbase. However, one ex-Disney star has revealed that the fortune he made from his work as a child actor is no longer around, as he blew it all on living lavishly.