Disney reveals plan to 'completely reimagine' Splash Mountain due to concerns

Splash Mountain is getting a major makeover. Splash Mountain opened in 1989 and took visitors on a dark ride journey through the Old South. The setting was based on the 1946 filmSong of the Southand took guests past several different scenes. Disney Disneyland and Disney World will re-theme Splash Mountain to ‘The Princess and the Frog.'.Disney Resorts Disney Disney

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Scott Brown

Disney revealsMoana, Marvel attraction details for Epcot, California Adventure

Journey of Watermarks just one step in Disneys attempt to reinvent Epcot into a more accessible, family-friendly environment. Disney further revealed new concept art for its newAvengers Campusthemed lands under construction at California Adventure and Disneyland Paris. ©Disney ©Disney Disney ©Disney/Lucasfilm

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Daniel Young

Disney's live-action filmPeter Pan & Wendyfinds its leads

Disney is turning to some faith, trust, and pixie dust. Alexander Molony, previously seen in Disney Junior’sClaude, is on board to play Peter. Barrie about the boy who would not grow up. PETER PAN, from left: Wendy Darling, Peter Pan, 1953, ©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection.Walt Disney Pictures Anderson is the daughter ofResident Evilstar Milla Jovovich. For both her and Molony, this could be a breakout project. Varietyfirst reportedthe casting news....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Caitlin Rivera

Disney's live-actionThe Little Mermaidcasts Halle Bailey as Ariel

Halle Bailey has been cast as accomplished swimmer/princess Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action tentpole remake ofThe Little Mermaid, which is slated to begin production in 2020. The 19-year-old singer and actress, who stars on Freeform’sgrown-ish, is best known as one half (guess which one) of Chloe x Halle, the R&B duo act she shares with her younger sister Chloe. The pair are also frequently referred to in the music sphere as “Beyonce’s proteges,” having caughtBeyonce’s attention and a record deal after their YouTube cover of “Pretty Hurts” went viral in 2013; they’ve since opened for Bey and Jay-Z’s On The Road II tour....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Gerald Nguyen

Disney's live-actionThe Little Mermaidin talks with Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina

A young Jason Marin voiced Flounder, Ariels tropical fish buddy, in the 1989 animated film. Its about a woman finding her voice,Marshall previously told EW. A girl finding her voice, actually. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images And that immediately just felt like an interesting, timely piece that resonated with us. Miranda also produces with Marshall,Into the Woods John DeLuca, andLa La Lands Marc Platt. The Hollywood Reporterwas the first to report the news....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Heather Ramsey

Disney's new streaming service to feature Loki and Scarlet Witch shows

The DC Universe app, meanwhile, is launching with agritty new take onTitans. ABC already hasAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which spun off Clark Greggs Agent Coulson from the films. (Gregg returns to the big screen with a 1990s version of his character innext yearsCaptain Marvel.) Credit: Chuck Zlotnick/©Marvel Studios 2018; ©Marvel Studios 2018 While those shows have included a few scattered nods to the MCU, there has been relatively little crossover. Of course, things could always change when next springsuntitledInfinity Warsequelhits....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Justin Hooper

Disney'sCruellaaddsThe Good Placestar Kirby Howell-Baptiste

Kirby Howell-Baptisteis continuing her takeover of Hollywood. EW has confirmed that theGood Placeactress has landed a role oppositeEmma StoneinDisneys upcoming live-action movieCruella. The film is currently in production, and details on Howell-Baptistes character have yet to be revealed. Greg Doherty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images The British actress is currently having a moment,coming off a year of star-making roles.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Scott Pugh

Disney'sFrozen 2can't be toppled at the box office, earns estimated $34.7 million

Dark Watersco-stars Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, and Tim Robbins. Its currently in its third week in theaters, with this week counting as their official wide release debut. Cinemascore scored the film much better, it earned an A- from moviegoers. Disney Rotten Tomatoes has declaredDark Watersis fresh with 93% of critics giving the film a good review. Overall, box office is down -5.6% percent year-to-date, according to Comscore. Check out the Dec....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Kevin Cox

Disney'sRise of the Resistance: First reviews and 22 new photos

The ride is a whopping 18 minutes long from start to finish and includes three distinct acts. The storyline is set between 2017’sThe Last Jediand this month’sThe Rise of Skywalker. Disney’s new Star Wars attraction redefines what E-ticket stands for: Extraordinary … Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks Everywhere you look is Star Wars. The entire attraction is a 360-degree scene out of a movie. It feels like you’re really on a Star Destroyer in outer space....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Kelly Franklin

Disney+ drops surprise look atLoki, WandaVision,andThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is going from cinemas to the small screen. Here, we see Sam practicing his shield throws (at the expense of a nearby tree). Alsoreturningbut not featured in the trailer is Emily VanCamps Sharon Carter. Disney+ (That headdress!!!) Finally,Tom Hiddlestonsbeloved god of mischief also returns in a few seconds of footage. Im going to burn this place to the ground, we hear him say. Disney+ Well have to wait and see exactly what place that is and if hell make good on that promise....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Benjamin Hernandez

Disney+ streaming service taps Joe Earley as marketing chief

Disney has tapped former Fox TV executive Joe Earley to serve as the executive vice president of marketing and operations for Disney+, the studios upcoming subscription streaming service. Earley is set to lead content and brand marketing for Disney+, which is expected to launch later this year. He will report to Disney+s content and marketing president Ricky Strauss and work with Disney groups that are developing exclusive content for the service....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Ryan Collins

Disney+ to release newStar Wars Holiday Specialreuniting Rey, Finn, and Poe

Disney+ has announced a newStar Wars Holiday Specialcoming later this year to the streaming service. The official voice cast has not yet been released. We’re told that some (but not all) of the movie actors will be reprising their roles. LEGO/Lucasfilm Guest stars included prime-time TV guns-for-hire such as Art Carney, Diahann Carroll and Harvey Norman. Vice dubbed it “the worst thing on television ever.” I can’t remember what connection it was on, but it was a thing that they did....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Jon Stevens

Disney+ to streamThe Simpsonsin original 4:3 format starting May 28

The Simpsonsfans can let loose a hearty “woo-hoo!” Disney is finally making good on its promise to have the series available in its original format. Disney later confirmed the news ina separate tweet. FOX Since Disney+ launched in November, it has included every episode of the show only in 16:9. Ironically, this problem also came up whenThe Simpsonswasfirst made available for streamingthrough FX in 2014. The Simpsonsrecently wrapped up its 31st season on Fox....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Amy Hill