Lucasfilm has officially changed the Disney+ release date for the highly-anticipated Star Wars: Skeleton Crew series. The date announcement also comes with a newly-released teaser, featuring Oscar nominee Jude Law as a Force-user named Jod Na Nawood.

“The series follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home— and meeting unlikely allies and enemies— will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined,” reads the show’s synopsis

Check out the new Skeleton Crew teaser below (watch more trailers):

When is the new Skeleton Crew release date?

Originally scheduled to debut on December 3, the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew will now premiere on Disney+ a day earlier on Monday, December 2 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Subsequent episodes will continue to stream on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT for the remainder of the season.

The eight-episode series will take place after the events of the Return of the Jedi. Besides Law, the ensemble cast will also include Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, Kyriana Kratter as KB, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, Tunde Adebimpe as Wendle, Kerry Condon as Fara, and Nick Frost as droid SM 33 .

Skeleton Crew is created and executive produced by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford. The series is directed by acclaimed filmmakers, Watts, Daniel Kwan (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Jake Schreier (Beef, Thunderbolts), David Lowery (The Greet Knight), Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters), and Bryce Dallas Howard (The Mandalorian).

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The King of Kings teaser trailer for the upcoming animated film adaptation of Charles Dickens‘ little-known short story has officially been released. This comes after Angel Studios successfully acquired the worldwide rights to the biblical movie from Blue Harbor Entertainment.

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When is The King of Kings release date?

The King of Kings is scheduled to make its debut in theaters on April 11, 2025, just in time for the Holy Week. Its official theatrical release will see the film going directly up against two thriller movies: Drop starring Meghann Fahy, and The Amateur starring Rami Malek.

The film is directed by South Korean filmmaker Seong-ho “Jay” Jang from a screenplay he co-wrote with Treasure Planet’s Robert Edwards. The animated movie will feature the voices of Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter the Apostle, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, and Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens. It is executive produced by Jamie Thomason and Andrew Mann, with cinematographer Woo-hyung Kim and Jang set as the producers.

“The story follows Charles and Walter Dickens, who embark on a multi-dimensional adventure as the master storyteller engages his youngest son’s vivid imagination with the fascinating life of Jesus, his well-known trials and tribulations, and his notable colleagues and foes,” reads the official synopsis. “The film’s rich animation allows the Dickens pair (and the family cat Willa) to become intrinsically immersed in the ancient tale, interacting with Jesus, his disciples and his detractors – while the seasoned actors behind the voices bring these well-known characters to animated life like never before. The result is an animated film that makes the biblical journey easily relatable, readily understood and captivatingly entertaining for families and, especially, to children of all ages.”

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Disney has released a new Lilo & Stitch poster, previewing the upcoming live-action remake and giving another look at Stitch in the movie.

The newest poster doesn’t give away much, but once again shows Stitch pushing himself into the frame. The poster gives yet another clear look at the character, who will be played by Chris Sanders in the upcoming adaptation.

Check out the new Lilo & Stitch poster below:

What do we know about the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie?

Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo in the film, while Sydney Agudong plays Nani, Kaipo Dudoit plays David, Tia Carrere plays Mrs. Kekoa, Courtney B. Vance plays Cobra Bubbles, Amy Hill plays Tūtū, and Jason Scott Lee is playing a luau manager.

The voice cast, meanwhile, includes Chris Sanders as Stitch, Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba, and Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley.

“The Hawaii-centric story tells of the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who was genetically engineered to be a force of destruction,” a description of the plot reads, via The Hollywood Reporter. “With nosy social workers and pursuing aliens banging on the door, the two bond over a shared sense of family and win the day.”

The script was written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, while Sanders and Dean DeBlois wrote and directed the screenplay for the original 2002 movie. Sanders voiced the character in the original movie and numerous other projects, including Lilo & Stitch: The Series, 2005’s Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, and 2006’s Leroy & Stitch.

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Disney has shared a brand new Moana 2 clip from the upcoming animated sequel, teasing one of its major musical numbers. The film will arrive in theaters on November 27, 2024.

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What happens in the new Moana 2 clip?

The video provides fans with a brief preview of Auliʻi Cravalho‘s Moana singing the main theme song for the sequel titled, “Beyond” which was written by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. The voice cast also includes Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Rachel House as Tala, Alan Tudyk as Heihei, Awhimai Fraser as Matangi, and more.

“The film reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “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.”

Moana 2 is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller from a screenplay co-written by Miller and Jared Bush. It is executive produced by Bush, Johnson, and Jennifer Lee. The original was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It was not only a commercial success with a gross of over $600 million, but it also earned positive reviews from critics and earned two Oscar nominations including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

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Dwayne Johnson took to social media on Thursday to share a video of his daughters doing voice recording for what looked to be a few cameos in the upcoming Moana 2.

What are Dwayne Johnson’s daughters doing in Moana 2?

In the video, Johnson shared footage of he and his daughters Jasmine and Tiana (who he calls “Jazzy” and “Tia”) recording lines as, what Johnson calls them, “Moana-Be’s.” It’s unclear exactly what the characters are, but judging by the footage, they seem to be superfans of some sort of Moana.

Check out the clip of Johnson and his family recording lines below:

Along with Johnson — who is reprising his role as Maui in the film — and his two daughters, Moana 2’s voice cast also includes the returning Auli’i Cravalho as Moana, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda as Simea, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Hualālai Chung as Moni, Rachel House as Tala, Awhimai Fraser as Matangi, Gerald Ramsey as Tautai Vasa, and Alan Tudyk as Heihei.

Moana 2 is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller from a screenplay co-written by Miller and Jared Bush. The original was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It was not only a commercial success with a gross of over $600 million, but it also earned positive reviews from critics and earned two Oscar nominations including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

“The film reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers,” reads the official synopsis. “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.”

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Spellbound star John Lithgow talked about his wonderful role as Bolinar in the Skydance Animation musical and singing a song by Alan Menken. Plus, his thoughts on Conclave and 3rd Rock from the Sun. Directed by Vicky Jenson, the animated musical movie will be released on Netflix on November 22.

“Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with an original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, with Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman. Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin, and Julia Miranda and produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation,” says the official synopsis.

Tyler Treese: John, you play this minister at first, and then you get transformed into this animal sidekick. It’s so fun. The director said that that transformation wasn’t initially in the script. So, did you get to see that role kind of morph over time? Because it’s a much more active role than it seemed like it was initially planned to be.

John Lithgow: Well, I can tell you a story about that. There was no such plot twist in the first script I saw of the entire film [of Spellbound]. I just did my best hand-wringing counselor to the princess. Bolinar, I sort of developed that character in front of a microphone, had a lot of fun with it, and I saw a lot of mock-up animation. Vicky Jensen, our director, whom I knew from Shrek, she gave me a wonderful sense of the entire film. A film that really moved me tremendously because although it’s a delightful and comic film, it’s about some very serious things, but clearly Bolinaris comic relief. So I gave it all I could and just hoped for the best. When you record a voice, you sort of show up once every six months or so to add a new verse to a song or do a rewritten scene.

Well, a lot of time went by, like 10 months, and I heard nothing. I thought, “Well, I guess they’ve replaced me. They found a better Bolinar.” It’s happened to me before. That’s animated films. They shuffle around voices. But no, I got a call and was brought in. It turned out that in the meantime, they had tested a very rough mock-up of the film, I think in Tucson or something, and Bolinar had been a huge hit. They decided to give him this extraordinary plot twist where he switches bodies with Flink. Suddenly, instead of my voice coming out of the Bolinar animated figure, my voice came out of Flink. They even created this amazing song just for me. Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. They went to work, and they wrote, “I Could Get Used to This” when Flink for the first time, well, Bolinar for the first time, tastes the food that Flink is accustomed to eating, that is, little maggots, larvae, and worms. It turns out he absolutely hates the notion, but then he tastes it and realizes it’s not bad at all because it suits his new metabolism. Well, this all was given to me, including an entire recording of the song with a fabulous Broadway actor singing my song. Instead of thinking I’d been replaced, I learned that my part had been doubled, and I got to solo in an animated film to Alan Menken’s music. I mean, it was a fabulous day.

That song is a real standout in the film, too. As you mentioned, Menken is just a genius. You’re part of a few other songs, but you are the solo vocalist for this. How crazy was that experience that you got to solo this song?

It was a dream come true. I have to say I was quite intimidated by because… Well, for one thing, to my shame, I have forgotten the name of this wonderful Broadway actor who did the temp voice. Boy, I wish I had it. He was so good that I was afraid. Oh my God, I’m never gonna do it as well as he, but I really applied myself. The thing I absolutely dreaded was hitting that last long note. But we recorded the whole song. I think there were two sessions because by the time I came back to it, they’d rewritten some of the lyrics. I worked very hard with a great vocal coach too, who helps all the Hollywood actors sing songs.

I came in, and I finally recorded everything, and we saved that last long-held note till the very end. I braced myself. I took a huge lung full of air, and I just [does an extended note]. I could see everybody behind the glass, holding their breath. Is he going to make it? Is he gonna make it? And they were completely elated because I knocked it out of the park after struggling through all these recording sessions. It only took one take. I only did it once. They didn’t dare try it again.

That work really paid off. What’s so great about that song is that you’re carrying the tune, but you’re also really leading with the character first. What’s so special about these types of musicals is that it’s less about having the greatest singers sing it. It’s more about leading with the character and moving the story forward. Since you are such an experienced actor and you’re so great at crafting characters, does that make it a little less intimidating since you can focus on that?

I’ve done a lot of singing on stage, starting when I was in college days. I was actually in eight different Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. I ultimately have done two big Broadway musicals. One of them ran for a year and a half, the musical of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I won a Tony Award for Sweet Smell of Success on Broadway back in 2002 for Best Actor in a Musical. Something that I’m usually embarrassed to even admit out loud because I ain’t no singer, but just as you say, I’m a character actor-singer. Everybody always invokes Robert Preston and Rex Harrison — if you can just put the song over, people don’t quite notice that it isn’t the most beautiful singing in the world. And I hit all the notes, at least if they give me enough chances.

You’re wonderful in this role, and I also loved you in Conclave. What I love about that movie is that deep down, even though it has this air of prestige because they’re determining the Pope, it’s all these very gossipy, scandal-driven men. It’s a little bit trashy in the most fun of ways deep down, and it really just humanizes everything. What did you find most interesting about that role?

Just exactly what you have described. The fascinating duality between a sacred calling and very down-to-earth worldly ambitions, emotions like envy and jealousy, and greed and ambition. It’s just marvelous, the tension in every single one of the characters on the great wide spectrum between faith and ambition. You know, all of us fall somewhere along that spectrum, and a lot of us characters keep those feelings deeply hidden or disguised. So, every single character has his own story to tell, and the story, just everything fits together into this wonderful kind of suspense thriller plot, which has this astonishing surprise ending.

The ending to my story happens away about three-quarters of the way through the film. But to me, what’s fascinating for my character is, well, spoiler alert, he endures a great traumatic downfall, but he has to stick around because it’s a conclave. It’s sequestration. It’s like he has to stay in prison. He can’t just walk away in humiliation. He has to sit there among the College of Cardinals in humiliation. I thought that was an amazing story to tell in one character’s journey. One out of several. The terrible fall from great confidence, self-assurance, if not arrogance, and dreadful humiliation. That was my story. But there are about eight or nine concurrent stories that get told, all of them performed by these wonderful international actors.

I used to watch 3rd Rock from the Sun so much with my grandfather, and we had so many great memories just laughing at that show. It still holds up and is very fun to revisit. How do you view that show’s legacy? It’s such a comfort watch for me.

Oh, it’s so nice of you to bring that up. I loved the experience of 3rd Rock. It was six years of nonstop, helpless laughter. You never saw us breaking up in the completed episodes, but we broke up constantly while we were rehearsing it. We just knew how funny we were, and we could hear it in the response of our studio audiences. It remains a show that just infallibly makes you laugh out loud, just a tremendous creation. I think 3rd Rock, you don’t see that kind of comedy these days. Comedy seems to have transmuted into something much more complex and intellectual. This is just completely daffy. This wonderful swing between smart and stupid. We sort of had our own trademark kind of comedy, and it just made us all so happy.

Thanks to John Lithgow for taking the time to talk about Spellbound.

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Netflix has finally shared the official Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer for the newest installment to Aardman Animations‘ stop-motion animated franchise, after nearly two decades since The Curse of the Were-Rabbit’s release. The movie will be available for streaming starting on January 3, 2025.

Check out the Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer below (watch more trailers):

What happens in the Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer?

The video teases the return of the titular iconic duo along with their arch nemesis, Feathers McGraw, who has come up with a revenge plan against them. The trailer features Wallace inventing a smart robot gnome, which Gromit isn’t a fan of. After Feathers McGraw hacks the gnome’s system, the evil robot wreaks havoc across the town.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham from a screenplay written by Mark Burton, based on his story with Park. It features the voices of Ben Whitehead as Wallace, Peter Kay as Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh, Reece Shearsmith as Norbot, and more. The film is executive produced by Park, Burton, Sarah Cox, Peter Lord, and Carla Shelley, with Richard Beek set as the producer.

“In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a ‘smart’ gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own,” reads the synopsis. “When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!”

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Universal Pictures has shared a new How to Train Your Dragon video for the upcoming live-action film adaptation of the acclaimed animated fantasy franchise. The reboot is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2025.

“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society,” reads the official synopsis. “With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.”

Check out the How to Train Your Dragon featuretette below (watch more trailers):

What happens in the How to Train Your Dragon video?

The video features director Dean DeBlois discussing the film’s universal story, and why he decided to adapt the animated franchise into live-action. In addition, the video also provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at its main cast, including Mason Thames and Nico Parker, while also teasing the film’s action-packed sequences. It also shows Thames and Parker’s reactions to learning that they’d been cast as Hiccup and Astrid, respectively.

Based on Cressida Cowell’s children’s book series of the same name, the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is written, directed, and produced by Oscar nominee Dean DeBlois. It also stars Gerard Butler as Stoick the Vast, Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Browyn James as Ruffnut, Harry Trevaldwyn as Tuffnut and Rutth as Phlegma. Butler also played Hiccup’s Viking father in the animated franchise.

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Pixar has finally shared the official Dream Productions trailer for the upcoming Inside Out spinoff series. The mockumentary-style workplace comedy will be available for streaming on December 11 on Disney+.

“The all-new series about the studio inside Riley’s mind where dreams really do come true – every night, on time and on budget,” reads the synopsis. “Riley is growing up and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions. Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon faces a nightmare of her own: Trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni, a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams.”

Check out the Dream Productions trailer below (watch more trailers):

What happens in the Dream Productions trailer?

The video officially introduces each member of the creative team behind Riley’s dreams and nightmares. It highlights the crew’s chaotic productions, as they try their best to create the best and artful dreams in order to make Riley happy. The trailer also teases the appearances of the Inside Out cast, including Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.

Dream Productions is written and directed by Mike Jones, with Jaclyn Simon serving as its producer. The 4-episode miniseries takes place between the events of the 2015’s Inside Out and 2024’s Inside Out 2. It will feature the voices of Paula Pell, Richard Ayoade, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ally Maki, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith.

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A brand new Moana 2 clip from Disney’s highly-anticipated animated sequel has been released, teasing Dwayne Johnson’s return as Maui. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 27, 2024.

“The film reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers,” reads the official synopsis. “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.”

Check out the new Moana 2 clip below (watch more trailers):

What happens in the Moana 2 clip?

The video provides fans with a closer look at Maui’s return as he shows off his transformation powers. It also features Maui meeting Moana’s adorable pet pig Pua, who he calls bacon. The sequel will feature the voices of Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Rachel House as Tala, Alan Tudyk as Heihei, Awhimai Fraser as Matangi, and more.

Moana 2 is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller from a screenplay co-written by Miller and Jared Bush. The original was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It was not only a commercial success with a gross of over $600 million, but it also earned positive reviews from critics and earned two Oscar nominations including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

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ComingSoon is offering Disney fans an opportunity to enter our Moana 2 contest and win tickets to a free IMAX screening of the highly anticipated movie.

ComingSoon is giving away 40 tickets to a Los Angeles-area IMAX screening of Moana 2 that is being held in the western part of the city at 7 p.m. PT on November 25, 2024.

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What is Moana 2 about?

“The film reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers,” reads the official synopsis. “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.”

You can watch the Moana 2 below (watch more trailers and clips):

The sequel is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux from a script by Jared Bush and Miller. Moana 2 will feature the voices of Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Rachel House as Tala, Alan Tudyk as Heihei and more.

Moana 2 releases in United States theaters on November 27, 2024, from Disney. The original Moana is currently streaming on Disney+.

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ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive Carol trailer for the upcoming Christmas musical, which hails from Family Movie Events. It is based on Charles Dickens‘ classic 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.

“Self-centered Solomon Lynch, the local Scrooge of the small, struggling town of Springdale, Indiana, takes a musical journey through his past, present, and future on Christmas Eve,” reads the official synopsis. “But it will take more than Christmas spirit to set things right. A feature-length film offering diverse musical styles, Carol is a family-friendly story of hope, faith, and redemption.”

Check out the exclusive Carol trailer below (watch more trailers):

When is the Carol release date?

Carol is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters nationwide on December 6th, 2024. It stars Aaron Fullan as Solomon, Robert Amaya as Christmas Present, Meggie Jenny as Christmas Past, Franni Rae Cash Cain as Penelope Crandall, Colleen Amaya as Carol Lynch, Shannen Fields as Mrs. Lynch, Paul Kandarian as Ebenezer Scrooge, Sharonne Lanier as Christmas Future, Elias Kemuel as Tiny Tim, Jonathan Wilson as Pastor Clark, Sharon Nelson as Mary Sue, Jonni Shandor as Tina, Dale Dobson as Bob Crantin, and more.

The film is directed by George A. Johnson from a screenplay he co-wrote with James Tew. It is produced by Johnson, Kary Johnson, Susan Grifenhagen, Ed Grifenhagen, and Orlando Kemuel, with James and Shannon Tew as executive producers. Additional cast includes Austin Cain, Owen Johnson, Emily Wilhelm, Matt Moore, Craig Munk, Corey Lee Peña, Sophia Amaya, Madeline Columbus, Angelina Amaya, Stephanie Parker, Collin Kintz, Michael Wilhelm, and Camren Kintz.

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Disney officially announced that production on the highly-anticipated Ice Age 6 has begun, after nearly a decade since Ice Age: Collision Course had its theatrical release.

In addition, the official logo for the sixth installment to the blockbuster animated franchise has also been revealed in a new teaser, featuring the movie’s returning cast members. The upcoming movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters in 2026.

Who is involved in Ice Age 6?

Ice Age 6 will feature the return of long-time franchise stars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, as they reprise their respective roles as Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the ground sloth, Diego the saber-tooth tiger, and Ellie the woolly mammoth. In addition, Shaun of the Dead’s Simon Pegg has also signed on to reprise his role as Buck the one-eyed weasel, who was first introduced in 2016’s Collision Course. He later reprised the character in a Disney+ movie titled, The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild. At the moment, the creative team — including the director and writer — has yet to be revealed.

Ice Age was produced by Blue Sky Studios, a division of 20th Century Fox. The voice cast also included Josh Peck, Seann William Scott, Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, Nick Offerman, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and Josh Gad. Five Ice Age movies were released in theaters between 2002 and 2016, with a combined worldwide gross of $3.2 billion. In 2021, Blue Sky Studios was shuttered, with Disney taking over exclusive rights to the series.

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Disney has released a new Lilo & Stitch live-action remake image, previewing the cute and fluffy side of Stitch in a new look at the upcoming movie.

The image comes courtesy of Disney’s ongoing D23 Brazil event, from a presentation for their upcoming slate of projects. The image sees Stitch standing on a bed with a lei around his neck.

Check out the new image from the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action remake below:

Walt Disney Pictures previously announced that the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie will be released in United States theaters on May 23, 2025. It currently shares a release date with the eighth, still untitled film in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

What do we know about the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake?

Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo in the film, while Sydney Agudong plays Nani, Kaipo Dudoit plays David, Tia Carrere plays Mrs. Kekoa, Courtney B. Vance plays Cobra Bubbles, Amy Hill plays Tūtū, and Jason Scott Lee is playing a luau manager.

The voice cast, meanwhile, includes Chris Sanders as Stitch, Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba, and Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley.

“The Hawaii-centric story tells of the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who was genetically engineered to be a force of destruction,” a description of the plot reads, via The Hollywood Reporter. “With nosy social workers and pursuing aliens banging on the door, the two bond over a shared sense of family and win the day.”

The script was written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, while Sanders and Dean DeBlois wrote and directed the screenplay for the original 2002 movie. Sanders voiced the character in the original movie and numerous other projects, including Lilo & Stitch: The Series, 2005’s Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, and 2006’s Leroy & Stitch.

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Disney has confirmed the Moana 2 soundtrack release date for the highly-anticipated animated sequel. In addition to the full tracklist and release date, the studio has also unveiled one of the tracks from the official soundtrack titled, “Beyond” which will serve as the movie’s end credit song. It is written by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear (Barlow & Bear).

“The film reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers,” reads the official synopsis. “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.”

Listen to the “Beyond” song, performed by lead star Auli‘i Cravalho, below:

When is the Moana 2 soundtrack release date?

From award-winning composers Opetaia Foa‘i and Mark Mancina, The Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl and Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD will be available for purchase starting on November 22. This comes ahead of the sequel’s theatrical release on November 27.

Listed below is the soundtrack’s official track list:

1. “Tulou Tagaloa (Sei e Va’ai Mai)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
2. “We’re Back” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Cast
3. “Tuputupu (The Feast)” Performed by Te Vaka
4. “Beyond” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
5. “My Wish For You (Innocent Warrior)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Sulata Foa‘i -Amiatu, Matatia Foa‘i, Matthew Ineleo, Opetaia Foa‘i
6. “Finding the Way” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
7. “What Could Be Better Than This?” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane
8. “Get Lost” Performed by Awhimai Fraser
9. “Can I Get A Chee Hoo?” Performed by Dwayne Johnson
10. “Mana Vavau” Performed by Dwayne Johnson, Opetaia Foa‘i, Rachel House
11. “Beyond (Reprise)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
12. “Nuku O Kaiga” Performed by Te Vaka
13. “Finding The Way (Reprise)” Performed by Te Vaka
14. “We Know The Way (Te Fenua te Malie)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho, Olivia Foa‘i, Opetaia Foa‘i, Te Vaka
15. “Beyond (End Credit Version)” Performed by Auli‘i Cravalho
16. “We’re Back (Te Vaka Version)” Performed by Olivia Foa‘i, Te Vaka

Directed and written by David G. Derrick Jr., Moana 2 will feature the voices of Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui, Temuera Morrison as Tui, Nicole Scherzinger as Sina, Rose Matafeo as Loto, David Fane as Kele, Rachel House as Tala, Alan Tudyk as Heihei, Awhimai Fraser as Matangi, and more. The original was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It was not only a commercial success with a gross of over $600 million, but it also earned positive reviews from critics and earned two Oscar nominations including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

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Talks of The Wild Robot 2 being in development have begun swirling following the massive success of the first film. According to author Peter Brown, he’s cautiously optimistic that one is coming.

Speaking to ComingSoon, Brown — who wrote The Wild Robot and its subsequent sequels — said that he’s hopeful a sequel is coming but doesn’t know what the movie would be exactly. Although there are three total books in his The Wild Robot series, he isn’t sure how many movies will be made, either.

What did Peter Brown say about The Wild Robot 2?

“Yeah, there are three books, and who knows if all three or two or who knows how many more movies will be made,” said Brown. “It’s not official just yet. We’re hoping there’ll be at least a sequel. There’s a second book called The Wild Robot Escapes, which I know Chris and Jeff have read and loved. I feel like the two first books in the series really are one big story. So I think they’re really hoping to get the green light to make that happen. But we’ll see, we’ll see. I don’t know. I don’t wanna get ahead of myself, but I’m cautiously optimistic that there will be a sequel, and I know a lot of us are hoping that’ll happen.”

A sequel novel to Brown’s The Wild Robot, titled The Wild Robot Escapes, is all about Roz being stranded on a remote, wild island. While there, the robot must “learn from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings, but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?”

The first The Wild Robot was released in theaters in September and was a big success for DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures. The film earned over $230 million at the global box office and is considered a strong contender for Best Animated Feature at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.

The movie starred Lupita Nyong’o as Roz, Pedro Pascal as Fink, Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail, Bill Nighy as Longneck, Kit Connor as Brightbill, Stephanie Hsu as robot Vontra, Mark Hamill as Thorn, Matt Berry as Paddler, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt. It was directed by Chris Sanders, who’s best known for his works on iconic movies such as Croods, How to Train Your Dragon, and Lilo & Stitch. It is produced by long-time Kung Fu Panda producer Jeff Hermann.

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The Wild Robot author Peter Brown discussed the DreamWorks movie adaptation with ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese. Brown discussed his sequel hopes, the changed ending, and making plenty of adults cry. The Wild Robot is now available on digital to watch at home. It will then come out on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on December 3, 2024

“The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot – ROZZUM unit 7134, ‘Roz’ for short – that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling,” says the synopsis.

Tyler Treese: Peter, congrats on the film. I was just curious: how are the feelings of seeing this released out into the world? All these new fans come to it, and it’s very much based on your book, but it was also done by other artists despite your involvement in the process. That seems like a weird place for a creator to be.

Peter Brown: It is a little weird, I’ll be honest with you. It’s a little weird. The Wild Robot book was published in 2016, and so that’s eight years ago. For eight years, it’s been kind of my baby, and there’s a few other books in the series. So now, all of a sudden, there’s The Wild Robot movie, and yeah, there’s a whole new audience, and the characters look a little different, and the story’s a little different.

So, it’s certainly a little strange, but it’s also really exciting because I love animation, and I’m just so excited that Chris Sanders, the director, and the whole team at DreamWorks used my book as the inspiration to make such a beautiful movie, beautiful story, and beautiful visually, you know? I think we’ve all kind of gotten used to seeing animated films that look quite similar to each other. This movie doesn’t. This movie has its own distinct look. The backgrounds are gorgeously painted, and the characters are interesting. I’m just thrilled that they ended up doing something pretty special as a result of my book.

We’ve seen sub-par adaptations, and they knocked it out of the park with this one. When they were sending you during production the looks at it, when did it sink in that this was gonna be something pretty special? Because it just looks phenomenal, and it’s so heart-wrenching.

It takes years to make an animated film. So, I’ve been talking with Chris and Jeff Herman, the producer, since 2020, I believe, is when we first started these conversations. So I got to see this whole evolution of the look as they were ironing out the character designs and the look of the backgrounds and everything. It was a real process, and there was a lot of trial and error and experimentation. But I knew pretty early on that it was gonna be special because Chris was really determined. He said from the outset that he wanted the movie to feel more illustrative than other movies, and he was really focused on finding a way to make it feel painterly. I could tell from the way he talked about it that he meant business.

So, I was excited to see what it turned into. As a real lover of animation, I’ve honestly been kind of disappointed with a lot of animation because it all looks so similar. It’s such a flexible medium; you can do anything with it, right? So why do so many movies look the same? I was so happy to hear what Chris had planned, and then to see the finished result really kind of blew me away. I didn’t see the finished movie until I sat down at the world premiere of the movie at the Toronto International Film Festival. I was practically in tears throughout the movie because it was just so beautiful, you know?

No, practically for me, I was fully in tears during the film. How has it been just seeing the movie with crowds, be it like TIFF or other screenings? I saw so many grown adults just bawling at this. It seems to be impacting them even more than the kids.

Absolutely. That’s actually one of the things that I’m happiest about with the film. In the book, I worked really hard to create a story that was age-appropriate for young readers but that had something for everyone and had a level of depth and emotion that might not be so common in books for that age group. [Something that] may make parents, who might read my book to their kids, feel these strong emotions. That was a big part of the books. I was so happy that they kept that kind of emotionality in the movie. It would’ve been so easy to turn it into another [movie] of just non-stop gags for an hour and a half, and there are plenty of jokes in The Wild Robot movie, but there’s so much heart in it.

Every screening I’ve been to, I just hear people sniffling and crying, you know, throughout much of the movie, you know? That makes me personally really happy just to make a movie and a book that makes people feel surprising emotions that maybe they weren’t expecting to feel, to really kind of connect with their own humanity while they’re watching this movie or reading this book. That’s really incredibly satisfying for me.

I wanted to ask you about the ending change because it’s a bit different than the book, but to see them reunite is kind of like a warm hug for the audience. Did you like how they handled that?

We talked a lot about this because I know Chris and Jeff, the director and producer, they really appreciated the ending in the book. It’s a little bit of a cliffhanger. It’s a little bit sad. It’s kind of unfamiliar. We’re used to everything being wrapped up in a nice, tidy, happy ending. So they were trying to walk this line of creating a little bit of that experience but not having people walk out the door disappointed with the ending, right? They wanna make sure people are feeling good as they walk out of that theater, you know? So I think they kind of nailed it, actually. The ending is a little mysterious. We get to see Roz and Brightbill together, but we don’t really know what the future holds for them. So, I think they got it just right, actually.

They’re already talking about a sequel. Just how good is it that you actually have two sequel books already out there, so it’s not like a super weird situation where it’s just a totally different thing, whole cloth?

Yeah, there are three books, and who knows if all three or two or who knows how many more movies will be made. It’s not official just yet. We’re hoping there’ll be at least a sequel. There’s a second book called The Wild Robot Escapes, which I know Chris and Jeff have read and loved. I feel like the two first books in the series really are one big story. So I think they’re really hoping to get the green light to make that happen. But we’ll see, we’ll see. I don’t know. I don’t wanna get ahead of myself, but I’m cautiously optimistic that there will be a sequel, and I know a lot of us are hoping that’ll happen.

Thanks to Peter Brown for discussing The Wild Robot. Find more information on his books on his website.

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Netflix has released a brand new Spellbound trailer for its newest animated fantasy musical starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (West Side Story). The film will be available for streaming on November 22.

“The film follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters,” reads the official synopsis.

Check out the new Spellbound trailer below (watch more trailers):

What happens in the Spellbound trailer?

The video highlights Princess Ellian’s journey to saving her parents from permanently becoming monsters. It also teases the challenges she must face in order to break the curse. In addition to Zegler, the movie features the voices of Nicole Kidman as Queen of Lumbria, Javier Bardem as King Solon, John Lithgow as royal advisor Minister Bolinar, Jenifer Lewis as royal advisor Minister Nazara Prone, Nathan Lane and André De Shields as The Oracles of the Sun and Moon, and Jordan Fisher as young nomad Callan.

Spellbound is an animated musical directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) from a script co-written by Mulan‘s Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, along with Linda Woolverton (The Lion King). It includes music from Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken, which reunites him with long-time collaborators and fellow Grammy-winners, lyricist Glenn Slater and former Walt Disney Music President Chris Montan, who all worked together on The Little Mermaid and Tangled. The film is produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation

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Netflix has officially revealed the That Christmas trailer and release date for its upcoming animated fantasy movie, which will be part of the streamer’s 2024 holiday slate. It hails from Simon Otto, head of character animation on DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon trilogy.

“The film follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!” reads the official synopsis.

Check out That Christmas trailer below (watch more trailers):

When is That Christmas release date?

That Christmas is scheduled to make its debut on December 4, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. The film will feature the voices of Brian Cox as Santa Claus, Fiona Shaw as Ms. Trapper, Jodie Whittaker as Mrs. Williams, Bill Nighy as Bill, Rhys Darby as Mr. McNutt, Lolly Adefope as Mrs. McNutt, Alex Macqueen as Mr. Forrest, Katherine Parkinson as Mrs. Forrest, and Sindhu Vee as Mrs. Mulji.

The film is directed by Otto from a screenplay written by Richard Curtis and Peter Souter, based on Curtis’ charming trilogy of children’s books. This also marks as Otto’s feature directorial debut. Additional cast includes India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, and Ava Talbot. It is produced by Otto, Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy, with Locksmith Animation set as its studio. Executive producers are Curtis, Mary Coleman, Natalie Fischer, Julie Lockhart, Elisabeth Murdoch, Bonnie Arnold, Lara Breay, Sarah Smith, Rebecca Cobb, and Colin Hopkins.

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ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive Transformers One clip featuring Scarlett Johansson from the 45+ minutes of special features of the home release. The acclaimed action-adventure movie is out today on digital platforms to either rent or own. It will then be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 17.

“I think she’s a character that has a lot of integrity. She’s a born leader. She’s kind of a Type-A personality that’s a little bit of a control freak, so I’m not sure why Josh thought of me,” said Johansson of playing Elita-1. Co-star Keegan-Michael Key praised Johansson for bringing herself into the role and how tough she can be on camera.

Check out the exclusive Transformers One clip below (watch more clips and trailers):

What is Transformers One about?

“The film is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever,” reads the synopsis.

The first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One was directed by Josh Cooley from a screenplay written by Andrew Barer, Steve Desmond, Gabriel Ferrari, and Michael Sherman. It features the voices of Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax/Optimus Prime, Brian Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron, Keegan-Michael Key as Bumblebee, Scarlett Johansson as Elita, Jon Hamm as Sentinel Prime, Laurence Fishburne as Alpha Trion, and Steve Buscemi as Starscream.

The full list of the home video release’s special features can be seen below:

• In The Beginning — Witness the origin story of Optimus Prime (Orion Pax) and Megatron (D-16) and the evolution of their relationship from brothers-in-arms to sworn enemies. Filmmakers discuss the vision for the film and how it was brought to life.
• World Building On Cybertron— Hear from director Josh Cooley, the production design team, and the visual effects team about rendering the colorful world of Cybertron in a way that fans have never seen before.
• Together As One — Meet the A-list voice cast for each of the Transformers: Chris Hemsworth (Orion Pax/Optimus Prime), Brian Tyree Henry (D-16/Megatron), Scarlett Johansson (Elita-1), and more!
• The Iacon 5000 — Behold the most epic Transformers race ever as competitors vie for the ultimate prize! Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers as they break down this breathtaking action sequence.
• The Battle For Cybertron — Cast and filmmakers take you through the film’s epic climax as Optimus Prime and Megatron battle for Cybertron’s future.

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