<p>With streamers also adapting to a changed world amid the pandemic, according to latest update, Sony Pictures' upcoming theatrical slate is now headed to Disney's streaming and TV platforms.</p>

<p>According to the newly struck deal, much of Sony Pictures’ library as well as 2022-26 theatrical slate will find itself headed to Disney-owned streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, as well as to Disney's linear TV networks, including ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX and National Geographic.</p>

<p>This comes at a time when Netflix and Sony inked a massive pact for Sony's films to go to the streaming service for their first-pay-windows, which usually come 18 months after a film hits theaters. Once that window expires, the new Disney deal will see Sony's titles hit Disney platforms for their Pay 2 windows.</p>

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<p>The library features films from Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters, such as ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, as well as films from the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ and ‘Jumanji’ franchises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sony's upcoming 2022 slate includes ‘Morbius’, ‘Uncharted’, ‘Bullet Train’ and the sequel to ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.</p>

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<p>On the decision, Chuck Saftler, head of business operations for ABC, Freeform, FX Networks, and Acquisitions in DMED’s Networks division said, “This landmark multi-year, platform agnostic agreement guarantees the team at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution a tremendous amount of flexibility and breadth of programming possibilities to leverage Sony’s rich slate of award-winning action and family films across our direct-to-consumer services and linear channels. This is a win for fans, who will benefit from the ability to access the very best content from two of Hollywood’s most prolific studios across a multitude of viewing platforms and experiences.”</p>

<p>Disney+ is the streaming home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however the Sony-released films such as ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017) and ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ (2019) are not on the service. &nbsp;After the upcoming Netflix window expires, those films would be available only on Disney+.</p>


With streamers also adapting to a changed world amid the pandemic, according to latest update, Sony Pictures' upcoming theatrical slate is now headed to Disney's streaming and TV platforms.

With streamers also adapting to a changed world amid the pandemic, according to latest update, Sony Pictures' upcoming theatrical slate is now headed to Disney's streaming and TV platforms. According to the newly struck deal, much of Sony Pictures’ library as well as 2022-26 theatrical slate will find itself headed to Disney-owned streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, as well as to Disney's linear TV networks, including ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX and National Geographic. This comes at a time when Netflix and Sony inked a massive pact for Sony's films to go to the streaming service for their first-pay-windows, which usually come 18 months after a film hits theaters. Once that window expires, the new Disney deal will see Sony's titles hit Disney platforms for their Pay 2 windows. Angelina Jolie hints how divorce from Brad Pitt made her return to acting The library features films from Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters, such as ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, as well as films from the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ and ‘Jumanji’ franchises. Meanwhile, Sony's upcoming 2022 slate includes ‘Morbius’, ‘Uncharted’, ‘Bullet Train’ and the sequel to ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’. Dakota Johnson set to star in Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' On the decision, Chuck Saftler, head of business operations for ABC, Freeform, FX Networks, and Acquisitions in DMED’s Networks division said, “This landmark multi-year, platform agnostic agreement guarantees the team at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution a tremendous amount of flexibility and breadth of programming possibilities to leverage Sony’s rich slate of award-winning action and family films across our direct-to-consumer services and linear channels. This is a win for fans, who will benefit from the ability to access the very best content from two of Hollywood’s most prolific studios across a multitude of viewing platforms and experiences.” Disney+ is the streaming home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however the Sony-released films such as ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017) and ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ (2019) are not on the service. After the upcoming Netflix window expires, those films would be available only on Disney+.

Sony Pictures’ films to move to Disney+ post expiry of Netflix deal

<p>An episode where Armie Hammer guest-stars on Bear Grylls' survival show, "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," appears to have been removed from the Disney Plus'&nbsp;streaming platform.</p>

<p>According to Insider, the shows is&nbsp;missing that particular&nbsp;episode in season five of the National Geographic series. Programming skips from episode four, featuring actor Rob Riggle, to episode six, starring former WWE world champion Dave Bautista.</p>

<p>The episode, which aired in 2019, features the actor and Grylls going camping off the coast of Sardinia, an island in Italy. Together, they go underground cave diving and rock climbing. At one point in the episode, Grylls instructs Hammer to suckle milk directly from a goat the duo caught in the wild.</p>

<p>In January, private DMs that Hammer allegedly sent to several unidentified women were circulated online. The DMs spawned claims that the actor had a cannibalism fetish and wanted to drink a girlfriend's blood.<br />
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Later, a&nbsp;Vanity Fair exposé from March revealed Hammer's BDSM "obsession" and detailed how raunchy text messages led to his divorce from his ex-wife, Elizabeth Chambers.</p>

<p>Hammer denied claims that he is a cannibal in February, calling the claims "bullshit."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March Hammer was&nbsp;accused by a woman of rape and "other acts of violence." The woman, who wanted to be known only as "Effie," made the allegations&nbsp;in a press conference. Hammer denied these accusations the next day through a statement released by his attorney, Andrew Brettler.</p>

<p>"From day one, Mr. Hammer has maintained that all of his interactions with [Effie] - and every other sexual partner of his for that matter - have been completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance, and mutually participatory," Brettler said in a statement emailed to Insider in March.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in a statement to Insider that the actor "is the main suspect in an alleged sexual assault investigation initiated on February 3 of this year."</p>

<p>Hammer has been dropped from multiple projects following the sexual assault accusations including 'Billion Dollar Spy',&nbsp;Paramount's 'The Offer,'&nbsp;a series about the making of 'The Godfather'; and the romantic comedy 'Shotgun Wedding'with Jennifer Lopez. The actor has also left the cast of the Broadway theater project, "The Minutes."</p>


An episode where Armie Hammer guest-stars on Bear Grylls' survival show, "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," appears to have been removed from the Disney Plus' streaming platform.

An episode where Armie Hammer guest-stars on Bear Grylls' survival show, "Running Wild with Bear Grylls," appears to have been removed from the Disney Plus' streaming platform. According to Insider, the shows is missing that particular episode in season five of the National Geographic series. Programming skips from episode four, featuring actor Rob Riggle, to episode six, starring former WWE world champion Dave Bautista. The episode, which aired in 2019, features the actor and Grylls going camping off the coast of Sardinia, an island in Italy. Together, they go underground cave diving and rock climbing. At one point in the episode, Grylls instructs Hammer to suckle milk directly from a goat the duo caught in the wild. In January, private DMs that Hammer allegedly sent to several unidentified women were circulated online. The DMs spawned claims that the actor had a cannibalism fetish and wanted to drink a girlfriend's blood. Later, a Vanity Fair exposé from March revealed Hammer's BDSM "obsession" and detailed how raunchy text messages led to his divorce from his ex-wife, Elizabeth Chambers. Hammer denied claims that he is a cannibal in February, calling the claims "bullshit." In March Hammer was accused by a woman of rape and "other acts of violence." The woman, who wanted to be known only as "Effie," made the allegations in a press conference. Hammer denied these accusations the next day through a statement released by his attorney, Andrew Brettler. "From day one, Mr. Hammer has maintained that all of his interactions with [Effie] - and every other sexual partner of his for that matter - have been completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance, and mutually participatory," Brettler said in a statement emailed to Insider in March. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in a statement to Insider that the actor "is the main suspect in an alleged sexual assault investigation initiated on February 3 of this year." Hammer has been dropped from multiple projects following the sexual assault accusations including 'Billion Dollar Spy', Paramount's 'The Offer,' a series about the making of 'The Godfather'; and the romantic comedy 'Shotgun Wedding'with Jennifer Lopez. The actor has also left the cast of the Broadway theater project, "The Minutes."

Has Disney+ removed Armie Hammer's 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' episode?

<p>The Right stuff is not returning with the second season.&nbsp;<br />
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The Mercury 7 based series backed by Warner Bros. became&nbsp;Disney +&nbsp;first scripted show to be&nbsp;cancelled by the studio.<br />
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Based on the 1979 non-fiction book by Tom Wolfe, the series was one of the streamers first original drama series during its premiere. Warner Bros. Television and National Geographic have worked on the space drama together with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions.&nbsp;<br />
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The series will be no longer available on Disney + service but Warner Bros. Television is looking for a new home and most probably it may land at TNT or HBO Max. &nbsp;<br />
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Starring Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, Eloise Mumford, James Lafferty, Nora Zehetner, Eric Ladin, Patrick Fischler, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, Micah Stock, Shannon Lucio and Josh Cook follows the story of U.S. fighter pilots, who are recruited to test experimental aircraft and rockets to become first Mercury astronauts.&nbsp;<br />
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&nbsp;The first season is available to watch on Disney+.</p>


The Right stuff is not returning with the second season. The Mercury 7 based series backed by Warner Bros. became Disney + first scripted show to be cancelled by the studio.

The Right stuff is not returning with the second season. The Mercury 7 based series backed by Warner Bros. became Disney + first scripted show to be cancelled by the studio. Based on the 1979 non-fiction book by Tom Wolfe, the series was one of the streamers first original drama series during its premiere. Warner Bros. Television and National Geographic have worked on the space drama together with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions. The series will be no longer available on Disney + service but Warner Bros. Television is looking for a new home and most probably it may land at TNT or HBO Max. Starring Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, Eloise Mumford, James Lafferty, Nora Zehetner, Eric Ladin, Patrick Fischler, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, Micah Stock, Shannon Lucio and Josh Cook follows the story of U.S. fighter pilots, who are recruited to test experimental aircraft and rockets to become first Mercury astronauts. The first season is available to watch on Disney+.

Patrick J. Adams starrer 'The Right Stuff' becomes first scripted show to be cancelled by Disney+

<p>The next Star Wars&nbsp;series, an animated show about an elite group of clones called 'The Bad Batch', will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on May 4, the company said on Wednesday.<br />
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Marvel Studios live-action series 'Loki',&nbsp;about the villain played by Tom Hiddleston, will premiere on June 11, Disney said in a statement ahead of a presentation of upcoming programming to the Television Critics Association.<br />
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'The Bad Batch'&nbsp;will follow the experimental clones in a rapidly changing galaxy following the end of the Clone War. The company is adding several high-profile series from its Star Wars and Marvel franchises to help attract viewers to Disney+, which launched in November 2019.<br />
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As of Jan. 2, Disney+ had 94.9 million subscribers, helped by the popularity of the Star Wars&nbsp;series 'The Mandalorian'.</p>


The next Star Wars series, an animated show about an elite group of clones called 'The Bad Batch', will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on May 4, the company said on Wednesday.

The next Star Wars series, an animated show about an elite group of clones called 'The Bad Batch', will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on May 4, the company said on Wednesday. Marvel Studios live-action series 'Loki', about the villain played by Tom Hiddleston, will premiere on June 11, Disney said in a statement ahead of a presentation of upcoming programming to the Television Critics Association. 'The Bad Batch' will follow the experimental clones in a rapidly changing galaxy following the end of the Clone War. The company is adding several high-profile series from its Star Wars and Marvel franchises to help attract viewers to Disney+, which launched in November 2019. As of Jan. 2, Disney+ had 94.9 million subscribers, helped by the popularity of the Star Wars series 'The Mandalorian'.

Next 'Star Wars' series to hit Disney streaming service in May

<p>Disney has started working on a sequel to its musical romance drama 'Stargirl'. Julia Hart-directed movie, which premiered on streamer Disney Plus in March 2020, explored the themes of tense emotions, non-conformity and self-expression of teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of first love.</p>

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<p>Adapted from the best-selling book of the same name by Jerry Spinelli, the story follows a boy living in Mica, Arizona, who wishes nothing more than an anonymous existence but whose life is turned upside down when he meets and falls for an unusual and colourful girl named Stargirl.</p>

<p>Grace VanderWaal, who played the titular role in the movie, will return for the sequel along with director Hart, according to The Hollywood Reporter.</p>

<p>They will be joined by actor Elijah Richardson as well as composer-musician Michael Penn, who will write and perform original music for the film. Vander Waal will also write and perform original music for the sequel with Richardson playing the romantic lead.</p>

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<p>Gotham Group's Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman will produce alongside Jordan Horowitz of Original Headquarters.</p>


Disney has started working on a sequel to its musical romance drama 'Stargirl'. Julia Hart-directed movie, which premiered on streamer Disney Plus in March 2020, explored the themes of tense emotions, non-conformity and self-expression of teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of first love.

Disney has started working on a sequel to its musical romance drama 'Stargirl'. Julia Hart-directed movie, which premiered on streamer Disney Plus in March 2020, explored the themes of tense emotions, non-conformity and self-expression of teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of first love. Pandemic or not, the Golden Globes show must go on Adapted from the best-selling book of the same name by Jerry Spinelli, the story follows a boy living in Mica, Arizona, who wishes nothing more than an anonymous existence but whose life is turned upside down when he meets and falls for an unusual and colourful girl named Stargirl. Grace VanderWaal, who played the titular role in the movie, will return for the sequel along with director Hart, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They will be joined by actor Elijah Richardson as well as composer-musician Michael Penn, who will write and perform original music for the film. Vander Waal will also write and perform original music for the sequel with Richardson playing the romantic lead. Reboots, classic shows, new releases: Here's everything coming to Paramount+ Gotham Group's Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Lee Stollman will produce alongside Jordan Horowitz of Original Headquarters.

'Stargirl' sequel in the works with Grace VanderWaal at Disney+

<p>'The Mandalorian' season 2&nbsp;and animated-film 'Soul' have proved to be major subscriber gainers for&nbsp;&nbsp;Disney+<br />
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The two stories have gained the streaming platform over&nbsp;&nbsp;94.9 million subscribers during the final three months of the year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.</p>

<p>Disney has now topped the 90 million goal&nbsp;that it had previously set for Disney+ sign-ups by the end of fiscal 2024. It has also hit a milestone that took Netflix nearly a decade to reach. Disney+ has been able to achieve significant market penetration thanks in large part to its relationship with Indian streamer Hotstar, which it acquired as part of its purchase of the 20th Century Fox assets. The company disclosed in December that Hotstar, which comes bundled with Disney+ programming in India, accounted for 30 percent — or around 26 million — of Disney+’s total subscribers.</p>

<p>The company has since revised that four-year plan with a new goal of reaching between 230 million and 260 million subscribers by 2024.<br />
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Overall, Disney`s direct-to-consumer streaming business is up 73 percent year over year, with revenue of $3.5 billion.<br />
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Disney is planning to help boost those numbers in the coming months, though, with its first price increase for the service in the US set to arrive next month -- starting on March 26, Disney Plus will cost $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (up from $6.99 a month or $69.99 per year), the report said.<br />
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Disney+, which launched in November 2019, kicked off its second year in operation with a new season of tentpole original The Mandalorian. It also moved Pixar’s Soul, which was originally intended for a theatrical release, to the service for a Christmas Day debut. Another programming that premiered during the quarter included the NASA drama series The Right Stuff.</p>

<p>CEO Bob Chapek touted the release of Soul as “a really nice thing to do for our consumer base.” He added that the company was “absolutely thrilled by what [the release] brought to our business both in terms of acquisition and retention” of subscribers.</p>

<p>Despite the subscriber growth, streaming remains a money loser for Disney. Direct-to-consumer platforms generated $3.5 billion in revenue during the fiscal first quarter but lost $466 million, a decrease from $1.1 billion in losses during the same period last year.</p>

<p>Disney attributed the increase in revenue and decline in operating losses to an increase in subscribers and advertising revenue at Hulu. CFO Christine McCarthy told investors that most of Hulu’s subscribers are signed up for the ad-supported plan, which has helped with the growth of its advertising business. “We like the mix that we have,” she noted.</p>

<p>To some extent, Disney+ also contributed to the positive trend due to the increase in subscribers to the service. Disney expects losses at Disney+ to peak this year and for the service to become profitable in fiscal 2024.</p>

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'The Mandalorian' season 2 and animated-film 'Soul' have proved to be major subscriber gainers for Disney+ The two stories have gained the streaming platform over 94.

'The Mandalorian' season 2 and animated-film 'Soul' have proved to be major subscriber gainers for Disney+ The two stories have gained the streaming platform over 94.9 million subscribers during the final three months of the year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Disney has now topped the 90 million goal that it had previously set for Disney+ sign-ups by the end of fiscal 2024. It has also hit a milestone that took Netflix nearly a decade to reach. Disney+ has been able to achieve significant market penetration thanks in large part to its relationship with Indian streamer Hotstar, which it acquired as part of its purchase of the 20th Century Fox assets. The company disclosed in December that Hotstar, which comes bundled with Disney+ programming in India, accounted for 30 percent — or around 26 million — of Disney+’s total subscribers. The company has since revised that four-year plan with a new goal of reaching between 230 million and 260 million subscribers by 2024. Overall, Disney`s direct-to-consumer streaming business is up 73 percent year over year, with revenue of $3.5 billion. Disney is planning to help boost those numbers in the coming months, though, with its first price increase for the service in the US set to arrive next month -- starting on March 26, Disney Plus will cost $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (up from $6.99 a month or $69.99 per year), the report said. Disney+, which launched in November 2019, kicked off its second year in operation with a new season of tentpole original The Mandalorian. It also moved Pixar’s Soul, which was originally intended for a theatrical release, to the service for a Christmas Day debut. Another programming that premiered during the quarter included the NASA drama series The Right Stuff. CEO Bob Chapek touted the release of Soul as “a really nice thing to do for our consumer base.” He added that the company was “absolutely thrilled by what [the release] brought to our business both in terms of acquisition and retention” of subscribers. Despite the subscriber growth, streaming remains a money loser for Disney. Direct-to-consumer platforms generated $3.5 billion in revenue during the fiscal first quarter but lost $466 million, a decrease from $1.1 billion in losses during the same period last year. Disney attributed the increase in revenue and decline in operating losses to an increase in subscribers and advertising revenue at Hulu. CFO Christine McCarthy told investors that most of Hulu’s subscribers are signed up for the ad-supported plan, which has helped with the growth of its advertising business. “We like the mix that we have,” she noted. To some extent, Disney+ also contributed to the positive trend due to the increase in subscribers to the service. Disney expects losses at Disney+ to peak this year and for the service to become profitable in fiscal 2024.

'The Mandalorian', 'Soul' help Disney+ gain over 94.9 million subscribers globally

<p>The fourth phase of Marvel has officially begun. The first two episodes of Marvel’s much-anticipated series ‘WandaVision’ are out and they keep you looking out for more. The first episode of the series introduces Wanda and Vision as the young couple who has recently shifted to the sub-urban neighborhood of Westview and are living their life as if in a perfect 50s sitcom. Filmed in black and white, the first two episodes just set the world Wanda and Vision are living in, full of goofy comical situations and exaggerated reactions.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/wandavision-recap-of-scarlet-witch-and-visions-marvel-adventures-before-the-series-356271">'WandaVision': Recap of Scarlet Witch and Vision's Marvel adventures before the series</a></p>

<p>However, that’s just an illusion the makers intended to give. With the second episode, it becomes clear that it’s a world being made up by someone, somewhere. It’s key to note that no timeline is mentioned anywhere and there’s a particular reason that colors are amiss in the setting. Certain glitches are apparent by the end of the second episode and that’s when you know the ride has just begun.<br />
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<p>Now, Marvel is known for switching things up in a weird fashion and WandaVision is no exception. Had it been just a sit-com setting with two of the most powerful Avengers going about their day (which it certainly is not), still it would’ve garnered its audience. Paul Bettany is a delight, being his breezy self for the first time (we all know how wound up and particular Vision has been in all the films) and Elizabeth Olsen sheds her angry and brooding Scarlet Witch avatar for a silly and goofy Wanda. However, there’s still a tinge of terror and confusion in her voice, giving off the whole facade as a set up for something big.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>What’s even more delightful than the show mimicking the likes of ‘Bewitched’ is the presences of supporting casts like Vision’s cranky boss Fred Melamed and wife Debra Jo Rupp, a chirpy yet curious neighbor Kathryn Hahn, and a skeptical mom who is sensing something odd with the couple, Emma Caulfield. There’s much confusion about the presence of Teyonah Parris who was to appear as Geraldine in Captain Marvel, but instead, is a newcomer to Westview like Wanda and Vision? So is this a coincidence or a tie-up to the larger MCU’s mission? Well, with over a decade of consuming Marvel films, one can say there’s nothing like ‘just a coincidence’ in this universe.&nbsp;<br />
Once again, with ‘WandaVision’, makers have kept the fans sitting on the edge, looking, asking, and reading into more. What is this setup? Why is Vision alive? Who was the mystery man in the second episode? Why are the neighbours peculiar? And most importantly, is there a specific reason to mention Star Industries and Hydra? There are a lot of easter eggs and plotlines hidden between the episodes and they are enough to keep fans occupied till the next episode drops, hopeful with some answers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, the start of ‘WandaVision’ looks like a delightful start to something bigger (hopefully).</p>


The fourth phase of Marvel has officially begun. The first two episodes of Marvel’s much-anticipated series ‘WandaVision’ are out and they keep you looking out for more.

The fourth phase of Marvel has officially begun. The first two episodes of Marvel’s much-anticipated series ‘WandaVision’ are out and they keep you looking out for more. The first episode of the series introduces Wanda and Vision as the young couple who has recently shifted to the sub-urban neighborhood of Westview and are living their life as if in a perfect 50s sitcom. Filmed in black and white, the first two episodes just set the world Wanda and Vision are living in, full of goofy comical situations and exaggerated reactions. 'WandaVision': Recap of Scarlet Witch and Vision's Marvel adventures before the series However, that’s just an illusion the makers intended to give. With the second episode, it becomes clear that it’s a world being made up by someone, somewhere. It’s key to note that no timeline is mentioned anywhere and there’s a particular reason that colors are amiss in the setting. Certain glitches are apparent by the end of the second episode and that’s when you know the ride has just begun. Now, Marvel is known for switching things up in a weird fashion and WandaVision is no exception. Had it been just a sit-com setting with two of the most powerful Avengers going about their day (which it certainly is not), still it would’ve garnered its audience. Paul Bettany is a delight, being his breezy self for the first time (we all know how wound up and particular Vision has been in all the films) and Elizabeth Olsen sheds her angry and brooding Scarlet Witch avatar for a silly and goofy Wanda. However, there’s still a tinge of terror and confusion in her voice, giving off the whole facade as a set up for something big. What’s even more delightful than the show mimicking the likes of ‘Bewitched’ is the presences of supporting casts like Vision’s cranky boss Fred Melamed and wife Debra Jo Rupp, a chirpy yet curious neighbor Kathryn Hahn, and a skeptical mom who is sensing something odd with the couple, Emma Caulfield. There’s much confusion about the presence of Teyonah Parris who was to appear as Geraldine in Captain Marvel, but instead, is a newcomer to Westview like Wanda and Vision? So is this a coincidence or a tie-up to the larger MCU’s mission? Well, with over a decade of consuming Marvel films, one can say there’s nothing like ‘just a coincidence’ in this universe. Once again, with ‘WandaVision’, makers have kept the fans sitting on the edge, looking, asking, and reading into more. What is this setup? Why is Vision alive? Who was the mystery man in the second episode? Why are the neighbours peculiar? And most importantly, is there a specific reason to mention Star Industries and Hydra? There are a lot of easter eggs and plotlines hidden between the episodes and they are enough to keep fans occupied till the next episode drops, hopeful with some answers. Overall, the start of ‘WandaVision’ looks like a delightful start to something bigger (hopefully).

‘WandaVision’ review: An illusion of comedy hinting at something more

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<p>‘WandVision’ is set to premiere on January 15 on Disney+Hotstar, marking Marvel’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/wandavision-marvel-debuts-new-teaser-featuring-trippy-suburb-352578">first foray into TV series with its MCU’s main characters.</a> While fans have loved previous outings based on the superheroes' world like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. it’ll be the first for the fans to experience direct connections and true crossovers with the timeline.</p>

<p>Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their respective film roles as Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and Vision. WandaVision will directly tee up at least one upcoming movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, marking the start of MCU Phase 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is a quick recap of Wanda and Vison’s adventures throughout the MCU.</p>

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<strong>Captain America: The First Avenger.</strong></p>

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Wanda’s first official appearance comes during the mid-credits scene of Captain America: The First Avenger. She was seen using her telekinetic abilities to levitate some blocks before making them explode.</p>

<p><strong>Avengers: Age of Ultron</strong><br />
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<p>Wanda and her brother Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who both got their powers through Hydra experiments with the Mind Stone, started off as the villains in Avengers: Age of Ultron, siding with the sadistic AI Ultron to get revenge on Tony Stark, who they blame for killing their parents after one of his company’s weapons collapsed their home. However, they amend their actions when they discover that Ultron plans to destroy the world. In the process Pietro (Silversurfer) loses his life in the film, leaving Wanda wretched.</p>

<p>Vision was originally created by Ultron to serve as his final physical form, but the Avengers steal the body before the transfer can be made. Using a copy of J.A.R.V.I.S. — Iron Man’s AI (voiced by Bettany in all three Iron Man films and the first Avengers) — and the Mind Stone, they bring Vision to life as his own being, and he agrees to help the Avengers fight Ultron. After the battle, both Vision and Wanda join the Avengers.</p>

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<strong>Captain America: Civil War</strong><br />
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<p>Wanda and Vision relationship blossoms in the Civil War, as the two bonds over their shared power source. However, after the United Nations passes a law forcing superhumans to register with the government, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the ideological spectrum. Vision agrees with Iron Man that the heroes need to be put in check, Wanda refuses to register and sides with Captain America, who does not trust the government’s ability. The team is quickly split in half and ends up clashing in Captain America: Civil War. Later, Wanda is captured by Iron Man and confined to the superhuman prison (the Raft) but is later freed by Captain America and goes on the run. Vision, meanwhile, stays with the remaining Avengers.</p>

<p><strong>Avengers: Endgame</strong></p>

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<p>Two years after Civil War, Wanda and Vision’s friendship transitions into a full romance. However, seeing as Scarlet Witch is still on the run, the two are forced to meet in secret. During one of their getaways, the heroes are attacked by the intergalactic Titan Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) invading forces, who are after the Mind Stone. With a little help from Captain America, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Falcon (Anthony Mackie), the team repels the Black Order and heads to Wakanda, the home of Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), to surgically remove the Mind Stone from Vision so they can destroy it.</p>

<p>Thanos eventually locates Vision and attacks the African nation before the surgery is complete, defeating the Avengers one by one. With no other options, Wanda is forced to destroy the Mind Stone while it is still sealed in Vision’s head, killing him in the process. But Thanos then uses the Time Stone to bring Vision back to life, only to kill him again by ripping the Mind Stone from his skull. With all six Infinity Stones, Thanos snaps half of all life out of existence, including Scarlet Witch.<br />
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<strong>Avengers: Infinity War</strong></p>

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<p>By borrowing the Infinity Stones from points in time in the past, the Avengers who survived the Snap brought everyone who was wiped from existence back to life, including Scarlet Witch. In the final battle, she fights Thanos one-on-one, nearly killing him.<br />
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Wanda attends Tony’s funeral, while also mourning the loss of Vision.</p>


‘WandVision’ is set to premiere on January 15 on Disney+Hotstar, marking Marvel’s first foray into TV series with its MCU’s main characters. While fans have loved previous outings based on the superheroes' world like Agents of S.

‘WandVision’ is set to premiere on January 15 on Disney+Hotstar, marking Marvel’s first foray into TV series with its MCU’s main characters. While fans have loved previous outings based on the superheroes' world like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. it’ll be the first for the fans to experience direct connections and true crossovers with the timeline. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their respective film roles as Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and Vision. WandaVision will directly tee up at least one upcoming movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, marking the start of MCU Phase 4. Here is a quick recap of Wanda and Vison’s adventures throughout the MCU. Captain America: The First Avenger. Wanda’s first official appearance comes during the mid-credits scene of Captain America: The First Avenger. She was seen using her telekinetic abilities to levitate some blocks before making them explode. Avengers: Age of Ultron Wanda and her brother Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who both got their powers through Hydra experiments with the Mind Stone, started off as the villains in Avengers: Age of Ultron, siding with the sadistic AI Ultron to get revenge on Tony Stark, who they blame for killing their parents after one of his company’s weapons collapsed their home. However, they amend their actions when they discover that Ultron plans to destroy the world. In the process Pietro (Silversurfer) loses his life in the film, leaving Wanda wretched. Vision was originally created by Ultron to serve as his final physical form, but the Avengers steal the body before the transfer can be made. Using a copy of J.A.R.V.I.S. — Iron Man’s AI (voiced by Bettany in all three Iron Man films and the first Avengers) — and the Mind Stone, they bring Vision to life as his own being, and he agrees to help the Avengers fight Ultron. After the battle, both Vision and Wanda join the Avengers. Captain America: Civil War Wanda and Vision relationship blossoms in the Civil War, as the two bonds over their shared power source. However, after the United Nations passes a law forcing superhumans to register with the government, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the ideological spectrum. Vision agrees with Iron Man that the heroes need to be put in check, Wanda refuses to register and sides with Captain America, who does not trust the government’s ability. The team is quickly split in half and ends up clashing in Captain America: Civil War. Later, Wanda is captured by Iron Man and confined to the superhuman prison (the Raft) but is later freed by Captain America and goes on the run. Vision, meanwhile, stays with the remaining Avengers. Avengers: Endgame Two years after Civil War, Wanda and Vision’s friendship transitions into a full romance. However, seeing as Scarlet Witch is still on the run, the two are forced to meet in secret. During one of their getaways, the heroes are attacked by the intergalactic Titan Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) invading forces, who are after the Mind Stone. With a little help from Captain America, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Falcon (Anthony Mackie), the team repels the Black Order and heads to Wakanda, the home of Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), to surgically remove the Mind Stone from Vision so they can destroy it. Thanos eventually locates Vision and attacks the African nation before the surgery is complete, defeating the Avengers one by one. With no other options, Wanda is forced to destroy the Mind Stone while it is still sealed in Vision’s head, killing him in the process. But Thanos then uses the Time Stone to bring Vision back to life, only to kill him again by ripping the Mind Stone from his skull. With all six Infinity Stones, Thanos snaps half of all life out of existence, including Scarlet Witch. Avengers: Infinity War By borrowing the Infinity Stones from points in time in the past, the Avengers who survived the Snap brought everyone who was wiped from existence back to life, including Scarlet Witch. In the final battle, she fights Thanos one-on-one, nearly killing him. Wanda attends Tony’s funeral, while also mourning the loss of Vision.

'WandaVision': Recap of Scarlet Witch and Vision's Marvel adventures before the series

<p>Marvel fans are eagerly waiting for January 15 as the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to begin with 'WandaVision'.<br />
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Building upon the hype&nbsp;Disney Plus unveiled a new TV spot teasing the much-awaited superhero series. The clip introduces an original theme song written by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.<br />
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<p>"WandaVision` is such a cool, strange, one-of-a-kind project. When the director, Matt Shakmn -- an old friend from my college days -- pitched it to us, we didn`t have to think about it," Lopez told Variety. "We loved the bright feeling of American sitcoms mixed with the deep sense of unease the story had, and it was a really inviting challenge to help set that tone," Lopez added.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/wandavision-marvel-debuts-new-teaser-featuring-trippy-suburb-352578">'WandaVision',&nbsp;marks the first Marvel Studios series which has been created exclusively for Disney Plus.</a> It will mark the return of Marvel Universe stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision.<br />
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The 1950s-inspired series will feature the two superheroes trying to lead a simple ordinary life in the suburbs before they finally realise that the setting is not what it seems. Others who will be seen essaying important roles in the film include Kathryn Hahn and Marvel alums Randall Park and Kat Dennings. The series has been directed by Matt Shakman. Jac Schaeffer is the head writer.<br />
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The nine-episode-long series will start streaming on Disney Plus on January 15.<br />
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Marvel fans are eagerly waiting for January 15 as the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to begin with 'WandaVision'. Building upon the hype Disney Plus unveiled a new TV spot teasing the much-awaited superhero series.

Marvel fans are eagerly waiting for January 15 as the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to begin with 'WandaVision'. Building upon the hype Disney Plus unveiled a new TV spot teasing the much-awaited superhero series. The clip introduces an original theme song written by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. "WandaVision` is such a cool, strange, one-of-a-kind project. When the director, Matt Shakmn -- an old friend from my college days -- pitched it to us, we didn`t have to think about it," Lopez told Variety. "We loved the bright feeling of American sitcoms mixed with the deep sense of unease the story had, and it was a really inviting challenge to help set that tone," Lopez added. 'WandaVision', marks the first Marvel Studios series which has been created exclusively for Disney Plus. It will mark the return of Marvel Universe stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision. The 1950s-inspired series will feature the two superheroes trying to lead a simple ordinary life in the suburbs before they finally realise that the setting is not what it seems. Others who will be seen essaying important roles in the film include Kathryn Hahn and Marvel alums Randall Park and Kat Dennings. The series has been directed by Matt Shakman. Jac Schaeffer is the head writer. The nine-episode-long series will start streaming on Disney Plus on January 15.

'WandaVision' new clip introduces the original theme song of Disney+ series

<p>The director of 'WandaVision', Matt Shakman, is both anxious and proud with the series launching the fourth phase of Marvel Cinematic Universe.<br />
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Shakman says the fact that the Disney Plus series will launch the Phase 4 of Marvel Studios is a matter of both pride and anxiety for him.<br />
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The show is the first project from Marvel Cinematic Universe to come out since the record-breaking success of 'Avengers: Endgame' and Sony's&nbsp;'Spiderman: Far From Home'&nbsp;in 2019 set post the events.<br />
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In an interview with a magazine, the director said, "It's an honour, and it's terrifying. And it is surreal, like everything else (right now). The fact that we are the first MCU property to come out since Endgame, I never could have fathomed that when we first started working on this project... But it is a wonderful way to start Marvel's work in the streaming world,"<br />
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The director, whose previous credits include 'Fargo'&nbsp;and 'Game of Thrones', said the upcoming limited series is a giant love letter to the history of television. "(It) is a perfect way for the maker of the biggest blockbusters to come to television," he added.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-wandavision-trailer-disney-marvels-film-video-records-massive-traffic-in-24-hours-329637">'WandaVision' is slated to premiere on January 15 on Disney+Hotstar </a>and marks the return of actor Elisabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch aka Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany's super-powered android Vision.<br />
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'Captain Marvel'&nbsp;and "Black Widow" writer Jac Schaeffer has penned the show. The cast also features actors Kathryn Hahn, Debra Jo Rupp and Fred Melamed. Kat Dennings will reprise her role of Darcy Lewis, tech-savvy assistant to scientist Jane Foster (played by Natalie Portman) from the 'Thor'&nbsp;movies and Randall Park will return as Jimmy Woo, the FBI agent in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'.<br />
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Actor Teyonah Parris will play an adult Monica Rambeau, a fellow Marvel superhero who last appeared as the young daughter of Lashana Lynch's character fighter pilot Maria Rambeau in 'Captain Marvel'.<br />
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'WandaVision'&nbsp;will also tie into the upcoming Marvel Studios' 'Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness'&nbsp;movie, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.</p>


The director of 'WandaVision', Matt Shakman, is both anxious and proud with the series launching the fourth phase of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shakman says the fact that the Disney Plus series will launch the Phase 4 of Marvel Studios is a matter of both pride and anxiety for him.

The director of 'WandaVision', Matt Shakman, is both anxious and proud with the series launching the fourth phase of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shakman says the fact that the Disney Plus series will launch the Phase 4 of Marvel Studios is a matter of both pride and anxiety for him. The show is the first project from Marvel Cinematic Universe to come out since the record-breaking success of 'Avengers: Endgame' and Sony's 'Spiderman: Far From Home' in 2019 set post the events. In an interview with a magazine, the director said, "It's an honour, and it's terrifying. And it is surreal, like everything else (right now). The fact that we are the first MCU property to come out since Endgame, I never could have fathomed that when we first started working on this project... But it is a wonderful way to start Marvel's work in the streaming world," The director, whose previous credits include 'Fargo' and 'Game of Thrones', said the upcoming limited series is a giant love letter to the history of television. "(It) is a perfect way for the maker of the biggest blockbusters to come to television," he added. 'WandaVision' is slated to premiere on January 15 on Disney+Hotstar and marks the return of actor Elisabeth Olsen as Scarlett Witch aka Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany's super-powered android Vision. 'Captain Marvel' and "Black Widow" writer Jac Schaeffer has penned the show. The cast also features actors Kathryn Hahn, Debra Jo Rupp and Fred Melamed. Kat Dennings will reprise her role of Darcy Lewis, tech-savvy assistant to scientist Jane Foster (played by Natalie Portman) from the 'Thor' movies and Randall Park will return as Jimmy Woo, the FBI agent in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'. Actor Teyonah Parris will play an adult Monica Rambeau, a fellow Marvel superhero who last appeared as the young daughter of Lashana Lynch's character fighter pilot Maria Rambeau in 'Captain Marvel'. 'WandaVision' will also tie into the upcoming Marvel Studios' 'Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness' movie, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

'WandaVision' starting the Phase 4 of Marvel is a matter of both pride and anxiety: Director Matt Shakman

<p>Walt Disney Co on Thursday kicked off a presentation to investors and reported its Disney+ streaming service now has 86.8 million subscribers.<br />
The entertainment conglomerate added about 13 million new customers since October.<br />
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Hollywood is closely following Disney`s plans a week after AT&amp;T Inc`s Warner Bros upended the film business by saying it would debut all of its 2021 movies on its HBO Max streaming service on the same day they hit theaters.&nbsp;<br />
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Disney is aiming to attract new subscribers to Disney+, the Netflix Inc competitor it launched a year ago, and the company`s other streaming outlets. Netflix, which pioneered streaming in 2007, had 195 million paying subscribers at the end of October.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-disney-plans-10-star-wars-and-10-marvel-series-over-next-few-years-349105" hreflang="en">Disney+ plans 10 'Star Wars' and 10 Marvel series over next few years</a></p>

<p>In October, Disney said it was restructuring the company to put more emphasis on streaming over traditional linear television to better meet customer demands. In addition to Disney+, the company offers Hulu and ESPN+, and next year will offer a streaming platform overseas under the Star brand.<br />
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Cinema chains including AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc, Cineworld Group and Cinemark Holdings Inc are watching to see if Disney, the box-office leader last year, plans big changes to the slate of movies it has set for theatres.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/star-wars-marvel-films-and-more-highlights-of-all-disney-announcements-349121" hreflang="en">Star Wars, Marvel films and more: Highlights of all Disney announcements</a><br />
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Disney and other studios previously moved some films to stream because the coronavirus pandemic has left many cinemas closed. Warner Bros. took the most aggressive action by saying it would release all 17 of its 2021 movies on the HBO Max streaming service the same day they debut in theatres.<br />
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Hollywood trade publications have reported that Disney has considered shifting the release of live-action movies including "Pinocchio," which stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto, as well as "Peter Pan &amp; Wendy," to Disney+ from theatres.<br />
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Disney+ sign-ups have already surpassed the company`s earlier projections. In April 2019, the company had forecast that Disney+ would attract between 60 million and 90 million customers around the world by fiscal 2024. Last month, the company said it had already hit 74 million as of early October.<br />
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Disney+ has been boosted by the popularity of 'The Mandalorian'&nbsp;TV series, a 'Star Wars' spinoff featuring the character popularly known as Baby Yoda.</p>


Walt Disney Co on Thursday kicked off a presentation to investors and reported its Disney+ streaming service now has 86.8 million subscribers. The entertainment conglomerate added about 13 million new customers since October.

Walt Disney Co on Thursday kicked off a presentation to investors and reported its Disney+ streaming service now has 86.8 million subscribers. The entertainment conglomerate added about 13 million new customers since October. Hollywood is closely following Disney`s plans a week after AT&T Inc`s Warner Bros upended the film business by saying it would debut all of its 2021 movies on its HBO Max streaming service on the same day they hit theaters. Disney is aiming to attract new subscribers to Disney+, the Netflix Inc competitor it launched a year ago, and the company`s other streaming outlets. Netflix, which pioneered streaming in 2007, had 195 million paying subscribers at the end of October. Disney+ plans 10 'Star Wars' and 10 Marvel series over next few years In October, Disney said it was restructuring the company to put more emphasis on streaming over traditional linear television to better meet customer demands. In addition to Disney+, the company offers Hulu and ESPN+, and next year will offer a streaming platform overseas under the Star brand. Cinema chains including AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc, Cineworld Group and Cinemark Holdings Inc are watching to see if Disney, the box-office leader last year, plans big changes to the slate of movies it has set for theatres. Star Wars, Marvel films and more: Highlights of all Disney announcements Disney and other studios previously moved some films to stream because the coronavirus pandemic has left many cinemas closed. Warner Bros. took the most aggressive action by saying it would release all 17 of its 2021 movies on the HBO Max streaming service the same day they debut in theatres. Hollywood trade publications have reported that Disney has considered shifting the release of live-action movies including "Pinocchio," which stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto, as well as "Peter Pan & Wendy," to Disney+ from theatres. Disney+ sign-ups have already surpassed the company`s earlier projections. In April 2019, the company had forecast that Disney+ would attract between 60 million and 90 million customers around the world by fiscal 2024. Last month, the company said it had already hit 74 million as of early October. Disney+ has been boosted by the popularity of 'The Mandalorian' TV series, a 'Star Wars' spinoff featuring the character popularly known as Baby Yoda.

Disney reports nearly 87 million Disney+ subscribers

<p>Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For those who follow Star Wars news, there are already 8 Marvel Studios shows in development but the announcement of 10 Star Wars series that has caught every fans’ imagination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to the 10 series, Disney revealed that ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-wonder-woman-director-patty-jenkins-to-helm-star-wars-film-rogue-squadron-349088">will direct the next Star Wars movie, ‘Rogue Squadron’</a>. It is due out Christmas 2023.</p>

<p>There was another announcement of two new series, from ‘The Mandalorian’ executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni centering on Rosario Dawson's fan-favorite character.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-this-just-happened-christian-bale-to-play-villain-in-marvels-thor-love-and-thunder-349079" hreflang="en">This just happened! Christian Bale to play villain in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'</a></p>

<p>Also, Hayden Christensen will be back for the Obi-Wan miniseries starring Ewan McGregor as the Jedi master, 10 years after going into exile. Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, will return to play Darth Vader, a role he briefly inhabited in the final moments of 2005's Revenge of the Sith that saw Anakin turn to the dark side.</p>

<p>Diego Luna's ‘Rogue One’ prequel was revealed to be called Andor, and is now in production, while a series from creator Leslye Headland, who earned two Emmy nominations for Russian Doll, was unveiled as The Acolyte, described as a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic era.</p>


Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans. In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service.

Disney has some big news for Star Wars and Marvel fans. In the much-talked about investor presentation last night, Disney has announced that it will be planning to launch 10 Star Wars series on Disney+ as well as 10 Marvel series on the streaming service. For those who follow Star Wars news, there are already 8 Marvel Studios shows in development but the announcement of 10 Star Wars series that has caught every fans’ imagination. In addition to the 10 series, Disney revealed that ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins will direct the next Star Wars movie, ‘Rogue Squadron’. It is due out Christmas 2023. There was another announcement of two new series, from ‘The Mandalorian’ executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni centering on Rosario Dawson's fan-favorite character. This just happened! Christian Bale to play villain in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Also, Hayden Christensen will be back for the Obi-Wan miniseries starring Ewan McGregor as the Jedi master, 10 years after going into exile. Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, will return to play Darth Vader, a role he briefly inhabited in the final moments of 2005's Revenge of the Sith that saw Anakin turn to the dark side. Diego Luna's ‘Rogue One’ prequel was revealed to be called Andor, and is now in production, while a series from creator Leslye Headland, who earned two Emmy nominations for Russian Doll, was unveiled as The Acolyte, described as a mystery thriller set in the final days of the High Republic era.

Disney+ plans 10 'Star Wars' and 10 Marvel series over next few years

<p>Hailee Steinfeld might be playing&nbsp;<strong>Kate Bishop in Disney+ 'Hawkeye' series.</strong></p>

<p>The actor was spotted filming with<strong> Jeremy Renner on the New York City</strong> set of the upcoming&nbsp;series&nbsp;on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Fans were quick to identify Steinfeld's character as Kate Bishop, the Young Avenger and skilled archer who made her comics debut in 2005. In the comics, Kate was the first female to use the Hawkeye name.<br />
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<p>Steinfeld was wearing&nbsp;a purple outfit and long black jacket while holding a large bow. She and Renner's character—Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye—are seen running down the stairs of a subway station, with&nbsp;Clint spotting a bloody forehead.</p>

<p>Fans of <strong>Marvel Cinematic Universe</strong> have long speculated about who might be cast to play Kate Bishop in the upcoming series that does not yet have a release date. The series is set following the climactic events of the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, which is the highest-grossing film of all time.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-black-widow-deleted-death-scene-from-avengers-endgame-is-more-brutal-than-original-291931">Watch: Black Widow deleted death scene from 'Avengers Endgame', is more brutal than original</a></p>

<p>'Hawkeye' will mark the&nbsp;23-year-old&nbsp;singer's second active streaming series. Steinfeld also plays poet Emily Dickinson in Apple TV+'s darkly comedic Peabody Award-winning series 'Dickinson'.</p>

<p>The Oscar-nominated actress has plenty of experience in the action-adventure realm. She voiced Gwen Stacy in the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and she also starred in the live-action Transformers flick Bumblebee.</p>


Hailee Steinfeld might be playing Kate Bishop in Disney+ 'Hawkeye' series. The actor was spotted filming with Jeremy Renner on the New York City set of the upcoming series on Wednesday.

Hailee Steinfeld might be playing Kate Bishop in Disney+ 'Hawkeye' series. The actor was spotted filming with Jeremy Renner on the New York City set of the upcoming series on Wednesday. Fans were quick to identify Steinfeld's character as Kate Bishop, the Young Avenger and skilled archer who made her comics debut in 2005. In the comics, Kate was the first female to use the Hawkeye name. hailee playing two iconic marvel characters. that's it pic.twitter.com/YgzsPCUqdL — ً (@stevctonys) December 2, 2020 × Steinfeld was wearing a purple outfit and long black jacket while holding a large bow. She and Renner's character—Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye—are seen running down the stairs of a subway station, with Clint spotting a bloody forehead. Fans of Marvel Cinematic Universe have long speculated about who might be cast to play Kate Bishop in the upcoming series that does not yet have a release date. The series is set following the climactic events of the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, which is the highest-grossing film of all time. Watch: Black Widow deleted death scene from 'Avengers Endgame', is more brutal than original 'Hawkeye' will mark the 23-year-old singer's second active streaming series. Steinfeld also plays poet Emily Dickinson in Apple TV+'s darkly comedic Peabody Award-winning series 'Dickinson'. The Oscar-nominated actress has plenty of experience in the action-adventure realm. She voiced Gwen Stacy in the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and she also starred in the live-action Transformers flick Bumblebee.

Is Hailee Steinfeld playing Kate Bishop in Disney's 'Hawkeye'?

<p>Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would lay off 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
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The layoffs will be in the first half of 2021, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.<br />
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Earlier this month, Disney said it was furloughing additional workers from its theme park in Southern California due to uncertainty over when the state would allow parks to reopen.<br />
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Disney`s theme parks in Florida and those outside the United States reopened earlier this year without seeing new major coronavirus outbreaks but with strict social distancing, testing and mask use.<br />
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Disneyland Paris was forced to close again late last month when France imposed a new lockdown to fight a second wave of the coronavirus cases. The company`s theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open.<br />
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Disney did not respond to a Reuters request for comment on whether the 28,000 layoffs announced earlier were included in the latest figure, but a spokesperson for the company confirmed to Variety that the figure includes the previously announced number.</p>


Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would lay off 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would lay off 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. The layoffs will be in the first half of 2021, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Earlier this month, Disney said it was furloughing additional workers from its theme park in Southern California due to uncertainty over when the state would allow parks to reopen. Disney`s theme parks in Florida and those outside the United States reopened earlier this year without seeing new major coronavirus outbreaks but with strict social distancing, testing and mask use. Disneyland Paris was forced to close again late last month when France imposed a new lockdown to fight a second wave of the coronavirus cases. The company`s theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open. Disney did not respond to a Reuters request for comment on whether the 28,000 layoffs announced earlier were included in the latest figure, but a spokesperson for the company confirmed to Variety that the figure includes the previously announced number.

Disney to lay off about 32,000 workers in first half of 2021

<p>Disney is now making a difficult decision of skipping theatrical release for their upcoming films due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. According to a report published in the Deadline, a number of upcoming tentpole family films are heading straight to Disney+.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The names that have been discussed are ‘Cruella’, the Craig Gillespie-directed live-action re-imaging of the animated classic that stars Emma Stone and Emma Thompson; the Robert Zemeckis-directed ‘Pinocchio’ that has Tom Hanks starring; and ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’, the David Lowery-directed film that has Yara Shahidi set to play Tinker Bell.</p>

<p>The studio is looking at every option, and everything is under consideration and contingency planning, as Disney makes plans to lean in heavily on its direct-to-consumer initiative and towards continuing to build the juggernaut Disney+.</p>

<p>Before this, Warner Bros made the announcement that its sequel ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will release <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-confirmed-wonder-woman-1984-to-hit-theaters-and-streaming-on-christmas-343993">simultaneously on HBO Max and theatres</a> on the same day -- Christmas 2020.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-the-crown-mouse-to-got-coffee-mug-guffaw-here-are-most-epic-onscreen-goof-ups-344106" hreflang="en">From 'The Crown' mouse to 'GOT' coffee mug guffaw: Here are most epic onscreen goof-ups</a></p>


Disney is now making a difficult decision of skipping theatrical release for their upcoming films due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. According to a report published in the Deadline, a number of upcoming tentpole family films are heading straight to Disney+.

Disney is now making a difficult decision of skipping theatrical release for their upcoming films due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. According to a report published in the Deadline, a number of upcoming tentpole family films are heading straight to Disney+. The names that have been discussed are ‘Cruella’, the Craig Gillespie-directed live-action re-imaging of the animated classic that stars Emma Stone and Emma Thompson; the Robert Zemeckis-directed ‘Pinocchio’ that has Tom Hanks starring; and ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’, the David Lowery-directed film that has Yara Shahidi set to play Tinker Bell. The studio is looking at every option, and everything is under consideration and contingency planning, as Disney makes plans to lean in heavily on its direct-to-consumer initiative and towards continuing to build the juggernaut Disney+. Before this, Warner Bros made the announcement that its sequel ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ will release simultaneously on HBO Max and theatres on the same day -- Christmas 2020. From 'The Crown' mouse to 'GOT' coffee mug guffaw: Here are most epic onscreen goof-ups

Disney mulling to release 'Pinocchio', 'Cruella' 'Peter Pan' directly on OTT

<p>Marvel Studios TV series 'WandaVision'&nbsp;will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on January 15 rather than December, Walt Disney Co&nbsp;announced on Thursday.<br />
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'WandaVision'&nbsp;is among the upcoming high-profile series that Disney is counting on to lure new customers to Disney+, the subscription service it launched a year ago.<br />
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The six-hour series is the first created by Disney's Marvel Studios specifically for Disney+. It stars Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision, two characters that appeared on the big screen in the blockbuster "Avengers" movies.<br />
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Disney announced in August that Disney+, a competitor to Netflix, had signed up more than 60 million subscribers.<br />
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Other upcoming Disney+ programming includes a 'Star Wars' Lego holiday special this month and Pixar movie 'Soul', which will be released on the streaming service on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.</p>


Marvel Studios TV series 'WandaVision' will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on January 15 rather than December, Walt Disney Co announced on Thursday. 'WandaVision' is among the upcoming high-profile series that Disney is counting on to lure new customers to Disney+, the subscription service it launched a year ago.

Marvel Studios TV series 'WandaVision' will debut on the Disney+ streaming service on January 15 rather than December, Walt Disney Co announced on Thursday. 'WandaVision' is among the upcoming high-profile series that Disney is counting on to lure new customers to Disney+, the subscription service it launched a year ago. The six-hour series is the first created by Disney's Marvel Studios specifically for Disney+. It stars Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany as Vision, two characters that appeared on the big screen in the blockbuster "Avengers" movies. Disney announced in August that Disney+, a competitor to Netflix, had signed up more than 60 million subscribers. Other upcoming Disney+ programming includes a 'Star Wars' Lego holiday special this month and Pixar movie 'Soul', which will be released on the streaming service on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

Marvel's 'WandaVision' debut on Disney+ delayed until January

<p>The HBO miniseries 'The Undoing' is a psychological thriller that takes you through the lives of the well-to-do Frasers and how it takes a turn when they meet an enigmatic woman named Elena Alves. During their initial meeting, little do they know, that this woman will be bringing in a storm and nothing will ever be the same again. The series is based on the 2014 novel 'You Should Have Known' by Jean Hanff Korelitz.</p>

<p>Meet the Frasers- Grace (Nicole Kidman) and Jonathan (Hugh Grant). While Grace is a therapist, Jonathan is a child's oncologist and the couple lives in a posh&nbsp;Manhattan house with their young son Henry. Nicole Kidman's character is someone who is still trying to make sense of the elite&nbsp;Manhattan social circles and even drops a hint at moving out of the city, which is quickly dismissed by her husband. To keep up with the upscale society appearances, she involves herself in a fundraiser committee in Henry's school. During one such meeting, she is introduced to Elena Alves. A 'scholarship mother', Elena is different and unlike many others is not trying to 'fit in'. She is not afraid to show who she really is- a fact that's evident when during a fundraiser meeting, she starts breastfeeding- without caring about people's judgment.</p>

<p><img alt=" Full points for the build-up over here! Suspense, thriller, drama, mystery, it has it all." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="59e8a7c7-af95-4e54-890a-728cb54ae44b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%281%29%20copy.jpg" /></p>

<p>It is a day after the fundraiser night that the lives of the Frasers&nbsp;turn upside down. Elena Alves is murdered and prime suspects keep on changing as more details were&nbsp;unmasked.</p>

<p>From here the nail-biting murder mystery begins with the makers adding a new twist almost every 15 minutes. The show picks up from the first episode itself and manages to keep you hooked throughout the three episodes. Full points for the build-up over here! Suspense, thriller, drama, mystery- the series has it all.</p>

<p>'The Undoing' will remind you a lot of another show of the same genre called 'Big Little Lies'. It seems like these two shows are made with the same spices to create two different dishes. Having seen both of them the viewer is bound to make comparisons.</p>

<p>Even though the two have different plotlines and characters, there are certain elements that connect them together. For starters, they share the same writer and creator David E Kelley, and Nicole Kidman as one of the main protagonists. Both the shows revolve around the lives of the rich, upper-class women, with their elite social lives being disrupted by a murder of a known one. Not to forget even though their lives fall apart, their clothes are always as marvelous as they can be. While 'Big Little Lies' had three main protagonists and Nicole Kidman was one of them, 'The Undoing' is entirely Kidman's stage to shine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>You can also draw a little comparison between the characters of Grace and Celeste (from 'Big Little Lies'). In 'The Undoing' we see a little role reversal in Kidman's character, while she was undertaking counselling in 'Big Little Lies', here she is the one who is providing it to other people. However, the indecisive nature of her character remains the same. Just like season 1 of 'Big Little Lies' she goes back and forth on many decisions involving her husband.</p>

<p>'The Undoing' works on an excellent screenplay and non-linear narrative, with the murder mystery unravelling in the most unpredictable way you can think of. It felt like the show till now has been made for Nicole Kidman, and she has shown us why she is worthy of all the attention. Her character Grace is a really complex one, who is experiencing many different emotions all at once, as she tries to make sense of what's going on around her. Kidman manages to ace all these emotions with her facial expressions. Another addition to the promising cast is Huge Grant, who is known for his roles in 'Notting Hill', 'Bridget Jones's Diary', 'Four Weddings And A Funeral' and manages to be as charming as ever. We start seeing him more from the second episode onwards and he plays his part beautifully to make this psychological thriller more nerve-wracking.</p>

<p>The remaining cast members of the series such as Noah Jupe, Lily Rabe, Edgar Ramirez, Matilda De Angelis and Fala Chen also play their parts well and make this thriller an interesting watch.</p>

<p>'The Undoing' is streaming on Disney + Hotstar.</p>


The HBO miniseries 'The Undoing' is a psychological thriller that takes you through the lives of the well-to-do Frasers and how it takes a turn when they meet an enigmatic woman named Elena Alves.

The HBO miniseries 'The Undoing' is a psychological thriller that takes you through the lives of the well-to-do Frasers and how it takes a turn when they meet an enigmatic woman named Elena Alves. During their initial meeting, little do they know, that this woman will be bringing in a storm and nothing will ever be the same again. The series is based on the 2014 novel 'You Should Have Known' by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Meet the Frasers- Grace (Nicole Kidman) and Jonathan (Hugh Grant). While Grace is a therapist, Jonathan is a child's oncologist and the couple lives in a posh Manhattan house with their young son Henry. Nicole Kidman's character is someone who is still trying to make sense of the elite Manhattan social circles and even drops a hint at moving out of the city, which is quickly dismissed by her husband. To keep up with the upscale society appearances, she involves herself in a fundraiser committee in Henry's school. During one such meeting, she is introduced to Elena Alves. A 'scholarship mother', Elena is different and unlike many others is not trying to 'fit in'. She is not afraid to show who she really is- a fact that's evident when during a fundraiser meeting, she starts breastfeeding- without caring about people's judgment. It is a day after the fundraiser night that the lives of the Frasers turn upside down. Elena Alves is murdered and prime suspects keep on changing as more details were unmasked. From here the nail-biting murder mystery begins with the makers adding a new twist almost every 15 minutes. The show picks up from the first episode itself and manages to keep you hooked throughout the three episodes. Full points for the build-up over here! Suspense, thriller, drama, mystery- the series has it all. 'The Undoing' will remind you a lot of another show of the same genre called 'Big Little Lies'. It seems like these two shows are made with the same spices to create two different dishes. Having seen both of them the viewer is bound to make comparisons. Even though the two have different plotlines and characters, there are certain elements that connect them together. For starters, they share the same writer and creator David E Kelley, and Nicole Kidman as one of the main protagonists. Both the shows revolve around the lives of the rich, upper-class women, with their elite social lives being disrupted by a murder of a known one. Not to forget even though their lives fall apart, their clothes are always as marvelous as they can be. While 'Big Little Lies' had three main protagonists and Nicole Kidman was one of them, 'The Undoing' is entirely Kidman's stage to shine. You can also draw a little comparison between the characters of Grace and Celeste (from 'Big Little Lies'). In 'The Undoing' we see a little role reversal in Kidman's character, while she was undertaking counselling in 'Big Little Lies', here she is the one who is providing it to other people. However, the indecisive nature of her character remains the same. Just like season 1 of 'Big Little Lies' she goes back and forth on many decisions involving her husband. 'The Undoing' works on an excellent screenplay and non-linear narrative, with the murder mystery unravelling in the most unpredictable way you can think of. It felt like the show till now has been made for Nicole Kidman, and she has shown us why she is worthy of all the attention. Her character Grace is a really complex one, who is experiencing many different emotions all at once, as she tries to make sense of what's going on around her. Kidman manages to ace all these emotions with her facial expressions. Another addition to the promising cast is Huge Grant, who is known for his roles in 'Notting Hill', 'Bridget Jones's Diary', 'Four Weddings And A Funeral' and manages to be as charming as ever. We start seeing him more from the second episode onwards and he plays his part beautifully to make this psychological thriller more nerve-wracking. The remaining cast members of the series such as Noah Jupe, Lily Rabe, Edgar Ramirez, Matilda De Angelis and Fala Chen also play their parts well and make this thriller an interesting watch. 'The Undoing' is streaming on Disney + Hotstar.

'The Undoing' review: The build-up to this Manhattan murder mystery is mind-blowing!

<p>There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film has been riddled with controversies ever since it released. Most importantly for filming near internment camps in China where Uighur Muslims and other Muslim minorities have been kept allegedly by force. The film that was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-sparks-backlash-over-xinjiang-hong-kong-326101">filmed in the Xinjiang province</a> was criticised heavily for whitewashing the issue and continuing filming in a troubled area. Disney has responded to the criticism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney's president of film production, Sean Bailey, defended the decision to film in that area, saying that those scenes "comprised 78 seconds" of the final film. Bailey's statement came as a response to a letter of critique from Iain Duncan Smith, a member of the UK Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They have also argued that they filmed it there to make ‘Mulan’ more authentic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-china-has-launched-a-campaign-to-suppress-minorities-330312">Gravitas: China has launched a campaign to suppress minorities</a></p>

<p>The live-adaptation of the 1998 classic is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar and has also been released in several parts of the world in theatres. It has, however, particularly in China, received a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-disneys-mulan-opens-weak-in-china-with-232-million-at-box-offices-327331">lukewarm response.</a>&nbsp;In&nbsp;mainland China,&nbsp;authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar.</p>


There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason.

There has been a lot of reportage around Disney’s latest flick ‘Mulan’ and not everything written about it was in favour of the film that tells the story of a brave girl Mulan from China who takes upon a tough task for an important reason. The film has been riddled with controversies ever since it released. Most importantly for filming near internment camps in China where Uighur Muslims and other Muslim minorities have been kept allegedly by force. The film that was filmed in the Xinjiang province was criticised heavily for whitewashing the issue and continuing filming in a troubled area. Disney has responded to the criticism. Disney's president of film production, Sean Bailey, defended the decision to film in that area, saying that those scenes "comprised 78 seconds" of the final film. Bailey's statement came as a response to a letter of critique from Iain Duncan Smith, a member of the UK Parliament. They have also argued that they filmed it there to make ‘Mulan’ more authentic. Watch Gravitas: China has launched a campaign to suppress minorities The live-adaptation of the 1998 classic is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar and has also been released in several parts of the world in theatres. It has, however, particularly in China, received a lukewarm response. In mainland China, authorities had told major media outlets not to cover the film's release in the wake of the uproar.

Disney responds to 'Mulan' controversy of filming in Xinjiang province

<p>Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co DIS.N said on Thursday.</p>

<p>“Soul” will play in cinemas only in markets where Disney+ is not currently available, or will not be soon, the company said in a statement.</p>

<p>Disney is testing new ways to release first-run movies while the coronavirus pandemic limits attendance at theaters, particularly in the United States. The company is trying to attract more customers to Disney+, which has signed up more than 60 million subscribers worldwide.</p>

<p>“Over the last six months, marketplace conditions created by the ongoing pandemic, while difficult in so many ways, have also provided an opportunity for innovation in approaches to content distribution,” Disney said in a statement.</p>

<p>In September, Disney’s action epic “Mulan” skipped theaters and went straight to Disney+. In that case, the company charged Disney+ subscribers an extra $30 to watch “Mulan.”</p>

<p>“Soul,” which tells the story of a music teacher whose soul gets separated from his body, will be available to Disney+ customers starting Dec. 25 without an extra payment beyond the monthly subscription price.</p>

<p>Debut dates in markets where the movie will play in theaters will be announced later, Disney said.</p>


Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co DIS.

Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co DIS.N said on Thursday. “Soul” will play in cinemas only in markets where Disney+ is not currently available, or will not be soon, the company said in a statement. Disney is testing new ways to release first-run movies while the coronavirus pandemic limits attendance at theaters, particularly in the United States. The company is trying to attract more customers to Disney+, which has signed up more than 60 million subscribers worldwide. “Over the last six months, marketplace conditions created by the ongoing pandemic, while difficult in so many ways, have also provided an opportunity for innovation in approaches to content distribution,” Disney said in a statement. In September, Disney’s action epic “Mulan” skipped theaters and went straight to Disney+. In that case, the company charged Disney+ subscribers an extra $30 to watch “Mulan.” “Soul,” which tells the story of a music teacher whose soul gets separated from his body, will be available to Disney+ customers starting Dec. 25 without an extra payment beyond the monthly subscription price. Debut dates in markets where the movie will play in theaters will be announced later, Disney said.

Pixar movie 'Soul' going straight to Disney+ streaming service

<p>Disney Expo’s next edition, D23, has been delayed by a year to 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event, which takes place every two years, had originally been slated for summer 2021, but it will now take place between September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.</p>

<p>D23 has become a go-to place for Disney to bring together stars, major news and exclusive footage of its upcoming projects.</p>

<p>D23 most recently occurred in August 2019 and was a star-studded affair. It was announced during the event that they have got on board talents like Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, with some repeat members like Jamie Foxx, Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and the cast of Eternals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney also used the convention to officially confirm that Ewan McGregor was back as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a Disney+series, as well as to lay out plans for Marvel Studios' Disney+ shows.</p>

<p>The move comes as a result of everyone around the world dealing with COVID-19 restrictions.&nbsp;</p>


Disney Expo’s next edition, D23, has been delayed by a year to 2022. The event, which takes place every two years, had originally been slated for summer 2021, but it will now take place between September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Disney Expo’s next edition, D23, has been delayed by a year to 2022. The event, which takes place every two years, had originally been slated for summer 2021, but it will now take place between September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. D23 has become a go-to place for Disney to bring together stars, major news and exclusive footage of its upcoming projects. D23 most recently occurred in August 2019 and was a star-studded affair. It was announced during the event that they have got on board talents like Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, with some repeat members like Jamie Foxx, Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and the cast of Eternals. Disney also used the convention to officially confirm that Ewan McGregor was back as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a Disney+series, as well as to lay out plans for Marvel Studios' Disney+ shows. The move comes as a result of everyone around the world dealing with COVID-19 restrictions.

Disney Expo’s next edition, D23, delayed by a year to 2022

<p>‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman died at the age of 43 leaving his fans worldwide mourning for the loss of a brilliant actor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney has now honoured the actor with a wall mural at Downtown Disney. The art is created by author and artist Nikkolas Smith -- an image of Chadwick exchanging the Wakanda salute with a child wearing a Black Panther mask.</p>

<p>Sharing a picture of the mural, the artist wrote, "This one is special. My King Chad tribute is now on a wall on display at Downtown Disney. It is a full circle moment for me: my final two projects as a Disney Imagineer last summer were working on the Children’s Hospital project and the Avengers Campus. To millions of kids, T'Challa was a legend larger than life, and there was no one more worthy to fill those shoes than Chadwick Boseman."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFhuNOqFnDJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">This one is special. My King Chad tribute is now on a wall on display at Downtown Disney. 🐾 It is a full circle moment for me: my final two projects as a Disney Imagineer last summer were working on the Children’s Hospital project and the Avengers Campus. To millions of kids, T'Challa was a legend larger than life, and there was no one more worthy to fill those shoes than Chadwick Boseman. I'm so thankful to be able to honor Chadwick's life and purpose in this way. I am grateful to the Disney family for being so supportive of my journey as an artist. @waltdisneyimagineering @disney @marvelstudios @disneyland 🐾✨ #LongLiveTheKing #KingChad #WakandaForever #Phambili #DowntownDisney #BlackPanther #ChadwickBoseman #RIPChadwick #WDI</a></p>

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<p>Smith continued: "I'm so thankful to be able to honor Chadwick's life and purpose in this way. I am grateful to the Disney family for being so supportive of my journey as an artist."</p>

<p>While Disneyland is currently closed amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Downtown Disney shopping and dining district is open for business.</p>


‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman died at the age of 43 leaving his fans worldwide mourning for the loss of a brilliant actor. Disney has now honoured the actor with a wall mural at Downtown Disney.

‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman died at the age of 43 leaving his fans worldwide mourning for the loss of a brilliant actor. Disney has now honoured the actor with a wall mural at Downtown Disney. The art is created by author and artist Nikkolas Smith -- an image of Chadwick exchanging the Wakanda salute with a child wearing a Black Panther mask. Sharing a picture of the mural, the artist wrote, "This one is special. My King Chad tribute is now on a wall on display at Downtown Disney. It is a full circle moment for me: my final two projects as a Disney Imagineer last summer were working on the Children’s Hospital project and the Avengers Campus. To millions of kids, T'Challa was a legend larger than life, and there was no one more worthy to fill those shoes than Chadwick Boseman." View this post on Instagram This one is special. My King Chad tribute is now on a wall on display at Downtown Disney. 🐾 It is a full circle moment for me: my final two projects as a Disney Imagineer last summer were working on the Children’s Hospital project and the Avengers Campus. To millions of kids, T'Challa was a legend larger than life, and there was no one more worthy to fill those shoes than Chadwick Boseman. I'm so thankful to be able to honor Chadwick's life and purpose in this way. I am grateful to the Disney family for being so supportive of my journey as an artist. @waltdisneyimagineering @disney @marvelstudios @disneyland 🐾✨ #LongLiveTheKing #KingChad #WakandaForever #Phambili #DowntownDisney #BlackPanther #ChadwickBoseman #RIPChadwick #WDI A post shared by Nikkolas Smith (@nikkolas_smith) on Sep 24, 2020 at 10:01am PDT × Smith continued: "I'm so thankful to be able to honor Chadwick's life and purpose in this way. I am grateful to the Disney family for being so supportive of my journey as an artist." While Disneyland is currently closed amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Downtown Disney shopping and dining district is open for business.

Disney honours 'Black Panther' Chadwick Boseman with wall mural

<p>Walt Disney Co. will lose its option to buy a plot of land next to its Hong Kong theme park that was to allow for future expansion after the city`s government said on Wednesday it would not extend the option due to current economic conditions.<br />
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The announcement comes as the Chinese-ruled hub tries to bolster its flagging economy and badly hit tourism sector, which was impacted heavily by anti-government protests last year and more recently, the coronavirus.<br />
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Hong Kong`s Disneyland resort is owned by a joint venture, Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd (HKITP), of which the local government owns 53% and Walt Disney Co holds the rest. It has been closed for +months this year.<br />
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The government said it was prudent to focus on the development and expansion of the existing resort in the coming few years rather than a geographic expansion, according to a statement on its website. ''HKITP`s strategic direction is to focus on the ongoing multi-expansion plan featuring a series of new attractions that will continue to position Hong Kong Disneyland as a premier tourism destination in the region," a spokesman for the city`s Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said.<br />
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The option to buy the land, which is nearby the city`s international airport, was agreed 20 years ago and expires on Thursday. A Walt Disney Company representative said that the company would continue investing but was "extremely disappointed with the&nbsp;Hong Kong government’s decision not to extend&nbsp;the phase 2 land expansion option."<br />
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The land earmarked for Disney has been unused for years and activists had advocated that public housing be built on it. As the city experienced a renewed rise in coronavirus infections, authorities set up a temporary quarantine centre.<br />
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Disney said on Tuesday it would open its Hong Kong park on Sept. 25 to a reduced number of visitors and limited days, with enhanced health measures. It had closed again in mid-July for a second time.<br />
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The Asian financial hub has relaxed its coronavirus restrictions, including reopening theme parks, after the testing of nearly two million people in a programme organised by the Chinese government found 42 cases.<br />
Gatherings remain capped at 4 people and all guests inside the park must wear masks.&nbsp;</p>


Walt Disney Co. will lose its option to buy a plot of land next to its Hong Kong theme park that was to allow for future expansion after the city`s government said on Wednesday it would not extend the option due to current economic conditions.

Walt Disney Co. will lose its option to buy a plot of land next to its Hong Kong theme park that was to allow for future expansion after the city`s government said on Wednesday it would not extend the option due to current economic conditions. The announcement comes as the Chinese-ruled hub tries to bolster its flagging economy and badly hit tourism sector, which was impacted heavily by anti-government protests last year and more recently, the coronavirus. Hong Kong`s Disneyland resort is owned by a joint venture, Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd (HKITP), of which the local government owns 53% and Walt Disney Co holds the rest. It has been closed for +months this year. The government said it was prudent to focus on the development and expansion of the existing resort in the coming few years rather than a geographic expansion, according to a statement on its website. ''HKITP`s strategic direction is to focus on the ongoing multi-expansion plan featuring a series of new attractions that will continue to position Hong Kong Disneyland as a premier tourism destination in the region," a spokesman for the city`s Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said. The option to buy the land, which is nearby the city`s international airport, was agreed 20 years ago and expires on Thursday. A Walt Disney Company representative said that the company would continue investing but was "extremely disappointed with the Hong Kong government’s decision not to extend the phase 2 land expansion option." The land earmarked for Disney has been unused for years and activists had advocated that public housing be built on it. As the city experienced a renewed rise in coronavirus infections, authorities set up a temporary quarantine centre. Disney said on Tuesday it would open its Hong Kong park on Sept. 25 to a reduced number of visitors and limited days, with enhanced health measures. It had closed again in mid-July for a second time. The Asian financial hub has relaxed its coronavirus restrictions, including reopening theme parks, after the testing of nearly two million people in a programme organised by the Chinese government found 42 cases. Gatherings remain capped at 4 people and all guests inside the park must wear masks.

Hong Kong government ends Disney's option for expanding theme park

<p>Disney+ has gots its lead for upcoming She-Hulk series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tatiana Maslany will play the lead actress in the series. She is known for her role in ‘Orphan Black’.</p>

<p>In the series, Tatiana Maslany will play Jennifer Walters, an attorney and cousin of Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk). In the comics, an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin gave Walters her powers, but unlike Banner, She-Hulk was able to keep her intelligence and personality when she hulked out.</p>

<p>The series is being helmed by director Kat Corio. It is written by Jessica Gao.</p>

<p>There is also news that actor Mark Ruffalo who plays Bruce Banner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might also make an appearance on the show.</p>


Disney+ has gots its lead for upcoming She-Hulk series. Tatiana Maslany will play the lead actress in the series. She is known for her role in ‘Orphan Black’. In the series, Tatiana Maslany will play Jennifer Walters, an attorney and cousin of Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk).

Disney+ has gots its lead for upcoming She-Hulk series. Tatiana Maslany will play the lead actress in the series. She is known for her role in ‘Orphan Black’. In the series, Tatiana Maslany will play Jennifer Walters, an attorney and cousin of Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk). In the comics, an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin gave Walters her powers, but unlike Banner, She-Hulk was able to keep her intelligence and personality when she hulked out. The series is being helmed by director Kat Corio. It is written by Jessica Gao. There is also news that actor Mark Ruffalo who plays Bruce Banner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might also make an appearance on the show.

Disney+ ropes in Tatiana Maslany in lead for 'She-Hulk' series

<p>Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan'&nbsp;opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott.<br />
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The film, based on a Chinese folk story, had taken in 46 million yuan ($6.73 million) at the box office by 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), according to online ticketing platform Maoyan - a slow start compared with other blockbusters.<br />
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'Mulan'&nbsp;has provoked a backlash on overseas social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups.<br />
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Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters, further weighing on its chances of success.<br />
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Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - 'Mulan'&nbsp;was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market.<br />
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But there was no major media build-up and no star-studded premier or red carpet launch.<br />
Online reviewers in China seemed more concerned about the plot than the politics.<br />
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The film, which has already been released on Disney’s streaming service in many markets, was rated 4.7 out of 10 on China`s popular social media site Douban.<br />
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Some posters pointed out historical inaccuracies, including the use of buildings that only appeared hundreds of years after the film`s setting. The movie`s "pre-sales started too late, and it got quite some extreme reviews before the premiere," said Liu Zhenfei, an analyst with Maoyan.<br />
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"On top of the fact that it is impacted by piracy issues, because the storyline is Chinese, it faces higher expectations when shown in China," he said. The ticketing company predicted Mulan would likely take in less than 300 million yuan in ticket receipts during its entire run in China.<br />
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By comparison, 'The Eight Hundred'.&nbsp;a patriotic movie about China`s fight against Imperial Japanese during World War Two, earned 141.3 million yuan on its first full day in August. People coming out of the first screenings of 'Mulan' said the politics had not put them off.<br />
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"We should not make art political," said Shanghai cinema-goer Gao Wenxing, 23."As a Chinese person, I&nbsp; don`t think there is anything wrong with Liu Yifei`s action," she added, referring to the actress who plays the Mulan and angered many with her support for police in Hong Kong at a time when the city was embroiled in unrest.<br />
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When asked in the past about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, China`s foreign ministry has reiterated Beijing`s denial of the existence of re-education camps in the region, calling facilities there vocational and educational institutions and accusing anti-China forces of smearing its Xinjiang policy.</p>


Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan' opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott.

Walt Disney Co`s live-action war epic 'Mulan' opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and a government ban on major media coverage amid international calls for a boycott. The film, based on a Chinese folk story, had taken in 46 million yuan ($6.73 million) at the box office by 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), according to online ticketing platform Maoyan - a slow start compared with other blockbusters. 'Mulan' has provoked a backlash on overseas social media over its star`s support of Hong Kong police and for being partly filmed in the Xinjiang region, where China`s clamp-down on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims has been criticised by some governments and rights groups. Chinese authorities told major media outlets not to cover the film`s release in the wake of the uproar, four people familiar with matter told Reuters, further weighing on its chances of success. Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. But there was no major media build-up and no star-studded premier or red carpet launch. Online reviewers in China seemed more concerned about the plot than the politics. The film, which has already been released on Disney’s streaming service in many markets, was rated 4.7 out of 10 on China`s popular social media site Douban. Some posters pointed out historical inaccuracies, including the use of buildings that only appeared hundreds of years after the film`s setting. The movie`s "pre-sales started too late, and it got quite some extreme reviews before the premiere," said Liu Zhenfei, an analyst with Maoyan. "On top of the fact that it is impacted by piracy issues, because the storyline is Chinese, it faces higher expectations when shown in China," he said. The ticketing company predicted Mulan would likely take in less than 300 million yuan in ticket receipts during its entire run in China. By comparison, 'The Eight Hundred'. a patriotic movie about China`s fight against Imperial Japanese during World War Two, earned 141.3 million yuan on its first full day in August. People coming out of the first screenings of 'Mulan' said the politics had not put them off. "We should not make art political," said Shanghai cinema-goer Gao Wenxing, 23."As a Chinese person, I don`t think there is anything wrong with Liu Yifei`s action," she added, referring to the actress who plays the Mulan and angered many with her support for police in Hong Kong at a time when the city was embroiled in unrest. When asked in the past about the reaction to the film`s Xinjiang shooting, China`s foreign ministry has reiterated Beijing`s denial of the existence of re-education camps in the region, calling facilities there vocational and educational institutions and accusing anti-China forces of smearing its Xinjiang policy.

Disney's 'Mulan' battles mixed reviews and media muzzle at Chinese launch

<p>Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters.<br />
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Set to open in local theatres on Friday, Disney had high hopes for Mulan in China, but starving it of publicity in the country`s strictly censored media would be another blow to the $200 million production.<br />
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Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - and based on a Chinese folk story, 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market.<br />
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But mixed reviews online and capacity limits in theatres due to coronavirus prevention measures were likely to weigh on its box office performance, even before major media outlets received a notice telling them to refrain from covering the movie.<br />
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Three sources told Reuters media outlets had received the notice, two of whom said it was sent by the Cyberspace Administration of China. A fourth source at a major Chinese newspaper said he received a text message with a similar order from a senior colleague.<br />
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No reason was given in the notice, but the sources said they believed it was because of the overseas backlash over the film`s links to Xinjiang.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disneys-mulan-sparks-backlash-over-xinjiang-hong-kong-326101" hreflang="en">Disney's 'Mulan' sparks backlash over Xinjiang, Hong Kong</a><br />
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Neither the Cyberspace Administration or Disney immediately responded to requests for comment.<br />
Partly shot in Xinjiang, Mulan`s credits included thanks to the authorities there, which prompted calls overseas for a boycott of the movie. China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups.<br />
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On Wednesday, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, criticised the backlash against the movie in an editorial in its English edition, describing it as "another manifestation of the extreme ideologies regarding China among US public opinion."<br />
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Disney had worked to ensure Mulan tested well with Chinese audiences, and the company`s chief financial officer told investors on Wednesday that it was "very pleased" with the initial results of its release elsewhere.<br />
The movie was released on Disney`s streaming service in many markets, rather than in cinemas, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disney-very-pleased-with-mulan-debut-ahead-of-china-opening-326414" hreflang="en">Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening</a><br />
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Mulan is likely to be shown on more than 40% of China`s screens on Friday, according to data from Maoyan, a Tencent-backed ticketing platform. Chinese theatres are currently limiting capacity, typically at 50 percent.<br />
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The film had sold 9.78 million yuan ($1.43 million) worth of tickets as of Thursday afternoon, accounting for 55% of all ticket sales sold across China for Friday`s shows. One analyst, who declined to be named because he said the situation is sensitive, predicted the film would earn a dismal 150 million yuan at mainland box offices, given early audience reviews.<br />
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The film, which many have already seen online, has received a 4.7 score out of 10 on popular social media site Douban, where users leave reviews of films, books and music.</p>


Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters.

Chinese authorities have told major media outlets not to cover Walt Disney Co`s release of 'Mulan', in an order issued after controversy erupted overseas over the film`s links with the Xinjiang region, four people familiar with matter told Reuters. Set to open in local theatres on Friday, Disney had high hopes for Mulan in China, but starving it of publicity in the country`s strictly censored media would be another blow to the $200 million production. Starring big-name Chinese-born actors - Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen and Liu Yifei - and based on a Chinese folk story, 'Mulan' was tailored to appeal to audiences in China, the world`s second-largest movie market. But mixed reviews online and capacity limits in theatres due to coronavirus prevention measures were likely to weigh on its box office performance, even before major media outlets received a notice telling them to refrain from covering the movie. Three sources told Reuters media outlets had received the notice, two of whom said it was sent by the Cyberspace Administration of China. A fourth source at a major Chinese newspaper said he received a text message with a similar order from a senior colleague. No reason was given in the notice, but the sources said they believed it was because of the overseas backlash over the film`s links to Xinjiang. Disney's 'Mulan' sparks backlash over Xinjiang, Hong Kong Neither the Cyberspace Administration or Disney immediately responded to requests for comment. Partly shot in Xinjiang, Mulan`s credits included thanks to the authorities there, which prompted calls overseas for a boycott of the movie. China`s clampdown on ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang has been criticised by some governments, including the United States, and human rights groups. On Wednesday, the Global Times, a tabloid run by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily, criticised the backlash against the movie in an editorial in its English edition, describing it as "another manifestation of the extreme ideologies regarding China among US public opinion." Disney had worked to ensure Mulan tested well with Chinese audiences, and the company`s chief financial officer told investors on Wednesday that it was "very pleased" with the initial results of its release elsewhere. The movie was released on Disney`s streaming service in many markets, rather than in cinemas, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Disney 'very pleased' with 'Mulan' debut ahead of China opening Mulan is likely to be shown on more than 40% of China`s screens on Friday, according to data from Maoyan, a Tencent-backed ticketing platform. Chinese theatres are currently limiting capacity, typically at 50 percent. The film had sold 9.78 million yuan ($1.43 million) worth of tickets as of Thursday afternoon, accounting for 55% of all ticket sales sold across China for Friday`s shows. One analyst, who declined to be named because he said the situation is sensitive, predicted the film would earn a dismal 150 million yuan at mainland box offices, given early audience reviews. The film, which many have already seen online, has received a 4.7 score out of 10 on popular social media site Douban, where users leave reviews of films, books and music.

China bars media coverage of Disney's 'Mulan' after Xinjiang backlash: Sources

<p>Indonesia had added Facebook, Disney and TikTok to the list of technology companies that will be obligated to pay 10 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on sales to Indonesian customers.</p>

<p>The decision to add these companies in the list was announced in a tax report on Friday morning.</p>

<p>The statement came after last month the country's tax department announced a 10 per cent VAT on sales by technology companies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-planning-to-buy-tiktoks-global-business-reports-318751"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Microsoft planning to buy TikTok's global business: Reports</strong></a></p>

<p>The decision was made keeping in mind the shift in spending patterns of the&nbsp;270 million residents of Indonesia during the pandemic. This shift has caused financial difficulties for the government, that it aims to get rid of with this new tax plan.</p>

<p>Other organisations that are a part of the list are Amazon Netflix, Spotify, Google, three units of Facebook, Tiktok Pte Ltd, Apple Distribution International Ltd, The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte Ltd, and more of Amazon’s subsidiaries, including its audiobook unit Audible and its voice assistant Alexa.</p>

<p>Under Indonesia’s rules, non-resident foreign firms which sell digital products and services in Indonesia worth at least 600 million rupiah ($41,039.67) a year or which generate yearly traffic from at least 12,000 users will be required to pay the 10% VAT.</p>

<p>The companies added to the list on Friday have not issued a comment on the increase in tax.</p>

<p>The Indonesian government is expecting a huge drop of 13 per cent in its state revenue due to the ongoing pandemic.</p>


Indonesia had added Facebook, Disney and TikTok to the list of technology companies that will be obligated to pay 10 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on sales to Indonesian customers.

Indonesia had added Facebook, Disney and TikTok to the list of technology companies that will be obligated to pay 10 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on sales to Indonesian customers. The decision to add these companies in the list was announced in a tax report on Friday morning. The statement came after last month the country's tax department announced a 10 per cent VAT on sales by technology companies. Also read: Microsoft planning to buy TikTok's global business: Reports The decision was made keeping in mind the shift in spending patterns of the 270 million residents of Indonesia during the pandemic. This shift has caused financial difficulties for the government, that it aims to get rid of with this new tax plan. Other organisations that are a part of the list are Amazon Netflix, Spotify, Google, three units of Facebook, Tiktok Pte Ltd, Apple Distribution International Ltd, The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Pte Ltd, and more of Amazon’s subsidiaries, including its audiobook unit Audible and its voice assistant Alexa. Under Indonesia’s rules, non-resident foreign firms which sell digital products and services in Indonesia worth at least 600 million rupiah ($41,039.67) a year or which generate yearly traffic from at least 12,000 users will be required to pay the 10% VAT. The companies added to the list on Friday have not issued a comment on the increase in tax. The Indonesian government is expecting a huge drop of 13 per cent in its state revenue due to the ongoing pandemic.

Indonesia asks Facebook, TikTok and Disney to pay 10% VAT: Tax reports

<p>Disney Plus is pushing back the release of Marvel's 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', as the production work of the movie has been halted due to coronavirus lockdown.&nbsp;<br />
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The series, featuring actors Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (Winter Soilder) reprising their Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) roles, was scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ryan-gosling-and-chris-evans-to-star-in-russo-brothers-upcoming-netflix-film-314202" hreflang="en">Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans to star in Russo brothers upcoming Netflix film</a></p>

<p>According to an entertainment portal, ''The team was about to start the Prague schedule of the series in March, but the production had to be shut down in the wake of coronavirus outbreak leading to several weeks of delay in the making''.<br />
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The star of the series Anthony Mackie said in a recent interview, ''We were in Europe, and everything got crazy in Europe first. So they shut us down two weeks before the US shutdown. It was really amazing just because I feel like we are the first Marvel show or movie that had budget constraints''.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-princess-beatrice-marries-fiance-edoardo-mapelli-in-a-private-ceremony-at-windsor-314105" hreflang="en">Britain's Princess Beatrice marries fiance Edoardo Mapelli in a private ceremony at Windsor</a></p>

<p>Marvel's other shows are also in the works for Disney+, like &nbsp;'WandaVision' with Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen, &nbsp;Tom Hiddleston-starrer 'Loki' and Jeremy Renner's 'Hawkeye'.</p>


Disney Plus is pushing back the release of Marvel's 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', as the production work of the movie has been halted due to coronavirus lockdown.

Disney Plus is pushing back the release of Marvel's 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier', as the production work of the movie has been halted due to coronavirus lockdown. The series, featuring actors Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and Sebastian Stan (Winter Soilder) reprising their Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) roles, was scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus. Also read: Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans to star in Russo brothers upcoming Netflix film According to an entertainment portal, ''The team was about to start the Prague schedule of the series in March, but the production had to be shut down in the wake of coronavirus outbreak leading to several weeks of delay in the making''. The star of the series Anthony Mackie said in a recent interview, ''We were in Europe, and everything got crazy in Europe first. So they shut us down two weeks before the US shutdown. It was really amazing just because I feel like we are the first Marvel show or movie that had budget constraints''. Also read: Britain's Princess Beatrice marries fiance Edoardo Mapelli in a private ceremony at Windsor Marvel's other shows are also in the works for Disney+, like 'WandaVision' with Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Hiddleston-starrer 'Loki' and Jeremy Renner's 'Hawkeye'.

Disney + delays release of Marvel's 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

<p>Disney has decided to close its kids channels post the launch of its streaming platform, Disney+.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This means, channels like Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will be taken off air. This will take effect post September of this year.</p>

<p>However, channels like Nat Geo and Fox will continue to broadcast on TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Announcing the same, Disney spokesman said, “From October 1st, Disney+ will become the exclusive home for content from Disney Channel, DisneyXD and Disney Junior in the UK.”</p>

<p>He added that the “Walt Disney Company remains committed to our kids channels business,” and that the company plans to “execute distribution agreements for Disney channels in many markets where Disney+ is also available.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disney-plus-stops-offering-free-trial-to-its-streaming-service-307323">Also read:&nbsp;Disney Plus stops offering free trial to its streaming service</a></p>


Disney has decided to close its kids channels post the launch of its streaming platform, Disney+. This means, channels like Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will be taken off air.

Disney has decided to close its kids channels post the launch of its streaming platform, Disney+. This means, channels like Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior will be taken off air. This will take effect post September of this year. However, channels like Nat Geo and Fox will continue to broadcast on TV. Announcing the same, Disney spokesman said, “From October 1st, Disney+ will become the exclusive home for content from Disney Channel, DisneyXD and Disney Junior in the UK.” He added that the “Walt Disney Company remains committed to our kids channels business,” and that the company plans to “execute distribution agreements for Disney channels in many markets where Disney+ is also available.” Also read: Disney Plus stops offering free trial to its streaming service

Disney to shut kids channels in the UK post launch of streaming platform

<p>Disney has officially ended the seven-day-trial feature for its online video streaming service, Disney Plus, stating it no longer needs to dangle freebies for luring customers.</p>

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<p>"We continue to test and evaluate different marketing, offers and promotions to grow Disney Plus. The service was set at an attractive price-to-value proposition that we believe delivers a compelling entertainment offering on its own," a representative of the company told a news agency in a statement.</p>

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According to Variety, Disney Plus had globally signed up around 54.5 million subscribers in just a span of six months ever since its launch. The move comes ahead of the premiere of 'Hamilton', a movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda`s hit musical, which will premiere on July 3.</p>

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Disney Plus is a streaming service for TV shows and movies from entertainment brands like Pixar, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars.&nbsp;</p>


Disney has officially ended the seven-day-trial feature for its online video streaming service, Disney Plus, stating it no longer needs to dangle freebies for luring customers.

Disney has officially ended the seven-day-trial feature for its online video streaming service, Disney Plus, stating it no longer needs to dangle freebies for luring customers. Also read: 'Star Wars' and Disney hail 'hero' John Boyega for powerful Black Lives Matter speech "We continue to test and evaluate different marketing, offers and promotions to grow Disney Plus. The service was set at an attractive price-to-value proposition that we believe delivers a compelling entertainment offering on its own," a representative of the company told a news agency in a statement. Also read: Matteo Bocelli sings 'Lion King' hit as Disney songs go classical According to Variety, Disney Plus had globally signed up around 54.5 million subscribers in just a span of six months ever since its launch. The move comes ahead of the premiere of 'Hamilton', a movie based on Lin-Manuel Miranda`s hit musical, which will premiere on July 3. Also read: Florida officials approve Walt Disney World reopening plans Disney Plus is a streaming service for TV shows and movies from entertainment brands like Pixar, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars.

Disney Plus stops offering free trial to its streaming service

<p>Disney is now thinking of ways to ensure films go on at the time of the coronavirus crisis. While CEO Bob Chapek praised theatrical moviegoing during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, he stressed on “case by case” decisions on how films will roll out in the coming future.</p>

<p>He said, “We very much believe in the value of the theatrical experience. But we also believe that either because of changing and evolving consumer dynamics or because of certain situations like COVID, we may have to make some changes to that overall strategy. … We’re going to evaluate each of our movies as a case-by-case situation, as we are doing during this coronavirus situation.”</p>

<p>Bob mentioned the case of how Artemis Fowl has been planned to head directly to Disney+ in June without playing first in theatres. In fact, Disney has pushed all major releases for this year to next year to take advantage of the “power” of theaters as a revenue driver, Chapek noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Mulan’, which was pushed once already, is slated to release on July 24, though the future looks uncertain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, in 2019, Disney made about $13 billion in global box office receipts. Releasing films directly to consumers, by contrast, would boost margins, but the marketing machine built up over the decades has been optimized by Disney in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A change to the first release window would have a dramatic effect on other revenue related to the box office. NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia have also talked about re-examining the traditional 90-day theatrical window in light of their own streaming efforts, plus the economic and societal toll of COVID-19.</p>


Disney is now thinking of ways to ensure films go on at the time of the coronavirus crisis. While CEO Bob Chapek praised theatrical moviegoing during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, he stressed on “case by case” decisions on how films will roll out in the coming future.

Disney is now thinking of ways to ensure films go on at the time of the coronavirus crisis. While CEO Bob Chapek praised theatrical moviegoing during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday, he stressed on “case by case” decisions on how films will roll out in the coming future. He said, “We very much believe in the value of the theatrical experience. But we also believe that either because of changing and evolving consumer dynamics or because of certain situations like COVID, we may have to make some changes to that overall strategy. … We’re going to evaluate each of our movies as a case-by-case situation, as we are doing during this coronavirus situation.” Bob mentioned the case of how Artemis Fowl has been planned to head directly to Disney+ in June without playing first in theatres. In fact, Disney has pushed all major releases for this year to next year to take advantage of the “power” of theaters as a revenue driver, Chapek noted. ‘Mulan’, which was pushed once already, is slated to release on July 24, though the future looks uncertain. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in 2019, Disney made about $13 billion in global box office receipts. Releasing films directly to consumers, by contrast, would boost margins, but the marketing machine built up over the decades has been optimized by Disney in recent years. A change to the first release window would have a dramatic effect on other revenue related to the box office. NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia have also talked about re-examining the traditional 90-day theatrical window in light of their own streaming efforts, plus the economic and societal toll of COVID-19.

More Disney films to skip theatrical release, CEO plans on strategy for post lockdown

<p>One of the Americas highly acclaimed family-drama 'This Is Us' actor Niles Fitch has been officially signed by Disney for playing the first live-action Black prince in their upcoming science-fantasy film.&nbsp;<br />
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Fitch will star in Disney upcoming film 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals', which will be streaming on their digital platform, Disney+ as expected to drop this summer.</p>

<p><strong>Also, read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-urges-us-government-to-protect-big-cats-following-tiger-king-success-295594" hreflang="en">Joaquin Phoenix urges the US government to protect big cats, following 'Tiger King' success</a></p>

<p>Niles also wrote on his Instagram account:&nbsp;''Welcome Disney’s first Black prince @disneyplus''.</p>

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<p>The movie is been directed by Anna Mastro follows a story of a rebellious princess who is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom.</p>

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Fitch began to appear on 'This is Us' during its first season in 2016 and played the role of young Randall.</p>


One of the Americas highly acclaimed family-drama 'This Is Us' actor Niles Fitch has been officially signed by Disney for playing the first live-action Black prince in their upcoming science-fantasy film.

One of the Americas highly acclaimed family-drama 'This Is Us' actor Niles Fitch has been officially signed by Disney for playing the first live-action Black prince in their upcoming science-fantasy film. Fitch will star in Disney upcoming film 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals', which will be streaming on their digital platform, Disney+ as expected to drop this summer. Also, read: Joaquin Phoenix urges the US government to protect big cats, following 'Tiger King' success Niles also wrote on his Instagram account: ''Welcome Disney’s first Black prince @disneyplus''. View this post on Instagram Welcome Disney’s first Black prince @disneyplus A post shared by @ nilesfitch on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:55pm PDT × The movie is been directed by Anna Mastro follows a story of a rebellious princess who is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom. Also read: Disney to remake its 1973 classic 'Robin Hood' movie in live-action/CG hybrid format Fitch began to appear on 'This is Us' during its first season in 2016 and played the role of young Randall.

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