Pixar is seeking to rediscover its box office fortunes with the timely immigrant fable Elemental,&nbsp;the animation studio's first totally original new film to hit theatres since the start of the pandemic.

The movie, out next Friday in the United States, is set in the fantastical Element City -- where residents made out of fire, water, earth and air must learn to live in close proximity, despite their highly combustible differences.

It follows a dangerous romance between Ember, the fiery daughter of a hard-working immigrant, and Wade, the go-with-the-flow son of a wealthy water family.

Their relationship tests the divided city's mantra that "elements don't mix," a not-so-subtle metaphor for racism and prejudice in real-life society.

"Oh, my goodness, it's so forbidden! The fact that their very lives are at stake if Wade and Ember get close together -- it's like Romeo and Juliet," said Leah Lewis, who plays Ember.

"This film talks a lot about family loyalty, cultural identity, falling in love for the first time," she told AFP at the film's US premiere in Los Angeles this week.

Like many involved with the film, Lewis has her own immigrant story. She was adopted as a baby from a Shanghai orphanage by Floridian parents.

Mamoudou Athie, who voices Wade, was born in Mauritania and obtained US citizenship just over a year ago, while Ronnie del Carmen -- who voices Ember's dad Bernie -- emigrated from the Philippines.

Several stars noted the importance of the film's themes, at a moment when immigration dominates political debate.

Just this week, Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, flew planeloads of immigrants across the country to California, in a bid to tout his tough stance on the issue ahead of next year's presidential election.

"It is very timely in our world today... If everybody can watch this movie, please, we need it," del Carmen told AFP.

The message is "a very prescient one for the times we're in," said co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey.

<h2>Pixar pressure&nbsp;</h2>

The film also comes at a critical time for Pixar, a subsidiary of entertainment behemoth Disney since 2006.

By its own high standards, the all-conquering studio behind classics like "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo" and "Up" has had a rough few years.

Its last original, non-franchise movie to hit big screens, 2020's "Onward," launched and swiftly vanished as Covid shuttered theaters. Its next few titles were sent straight to the Disney+ streaming platform.

Pixar returned to cinemas last summer with "Lightyear," but the "Toy Story" spin-off flopped, and its director was among 75 Pixar employees laid off last week amid wider Disney job cuts.

Meanwhile, rival animation studios are flourishing in the post-pandemic era.&nbsp;

Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse&nbsp;is currently atop the box office charts, while Universal's Super Mario video game adaptation is this year's biggest film to date, grossing $1.3 billion.

Even last year's best animation Oscar, traditionally dominated by Pixar, went to Netflix and Guillermo del Toro's dark version of Pinocchio.

So it is no surprise that the Disney-owned studio is throwing everything at "Elemental."

"I think it's important... if you have any reason at all, to step out of your house, to go to a theater, and be entertained, it would be this Pixar movie," said del Carmen, who previously co-directed "Inside Out."

<h2>-'Sacrifices'&nbsp;</h2>

The film even received a glitzy world premiere in Cannes, where it closed last month's festival.

Based on early reviews from the festival, the movie scored just 68 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes -- the joint-lowest for any Pixar movie except Cars 2.&nbsp;

But Pixar executives will be hoping audiences warm to the film, which has drawn praise for its innovative rendering of water and fire characters.

And for its director Peter Sohn, Elemental&nbsp;is also a deeper, personal story about the sacrifices made by immigrants.

The son of a Korean couple who moved to New York before he was born, Sohn previously directed Pixar's 2015 animation The Good Dinosaur.

When he returned to his native Bronx for a talk on that film, he welled up seeing his proud parents in the audience, and the seed for his next movie was planted.

"This whole film started off with this moment where, as an adult, I got to thank my parents for the sacrifices that they made," he told AFP. 
 
"They're immigrants from another country and they came here with nothing. As an adult, I have grown to appreciate them, until anytime I think about it, I'm crying."

"This whole movie has been about that appreciation."

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Pixar is seeking to rediscover its box office fortunes with the timely immigrant fable Elemental, the animation studio's first totally original new film to hit theatres since the start of the pandemic. The movie, out next Friday in the United States, is set in the fantastical Element City -- where residents made out of fire, water, earth and air must learn to live in close proximity, despite their highly combustible differences. It follows a dangerous romance between Ember, the fiery daughter of a hard-working immigrant, and Wade, the go-with-the-flow son of a wealthy water family. Their relationship tests the divided city's mantra that "elements don't mix," a not-so-subtle metaphor for racism and prejudice in real-life society. "Oh, my goodness, it's so forbidden! The fact that their very lives are at stake if Wade and Ember get close together -- it's like Romeo and Juliet," said Leah Lewis, who plays Ember. "This film talks a lot about family loyalty, cultural identity, falling in love for the first time," she told AFP at the film's US premiere in Los Angeles this week. Like many involved with the film, Lewis has her own immigrant story. She was adopted as a baby from a Shanghai orphanage by Floridian parents. Mamoudou Athie, who voices Wade, was born in Mauritania and obtained US citizenship just over a year ago, while Ronnie del Carmen -- who voices Ember's dad Bernie -- emigrated from the Philippines. Several stars noted the importance of the film's themes, at a moment when immigration dominates political debate. Just this week, Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, flew planeloads of immigrants across the country to California, in a bid to tout his tough stance on the issue ahead of next year's presidential election. "It is very timely in our world today... If everybody can watch this movie, please, we need it," del Carmen told AFP. The message is "a very prescient one for the times we're in," said co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey. Pixar pressure The film also comes at a critical time for Pixar, a subsidiary of entertainment behemoth Disney since 2006. By its own high standards, the all-conquering studio behind classics like "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo" and "Up" has had a rough few years. Its last original, non-franchise movie to hit big screens, 2020's "Onward," launched and swiftly vanished as Covid shuttered theaters. Its next few titles were sent straight to the Disney+ streaming platform. Pixar returned to cinemas last summer with "Lightyear," but the "Toy Story" spin-off flopped, and its director was among 75 Pixar employees laid off last week amid wider Disney job cuts. Meanwhile, rival animation studios are flourishing in the post-pandemic era. Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is currently atop the box office charts, while Universal's Super Mario video game adaptation is this year's biggest film to date, grossing $1.3 billion. Even last year's best animation Oscar, traditionally dominated by Pixar, went to Netflix and Guillermo del Toro's dark version of Pinocchio. So it is no surprise that the Disney-owned studio is throwing everything at "Elemental." "I think it's important... if you have any reason at all, to step out of your house, to go to a theater, and be entertained, it would be this Pixar movie," said del Carmen, who previously co-directed "Inside Out." -'Sacrifices' The film even received a glitzy world premiere in Cannes, where it closed last month's festival. Based on early reviews from the festival, the movie scored just 68 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes -- the joint-lowest for any Pixar movie except Cars 2. But Pixar executives will be hoping audiences warm to the film, which has drawn praise for its innovative rendering of water and fire characters. And for its director Peter Sohn, Elemental is also a deeper, personal story about the sacrifices made by immigrants. The son of a Korean couple who moved to New York before he was born, Sohn previously directed Pixar's 2015 animation The Good Dinosaur. When he returned to his native Bronx for a talk on that film, he welled up seeing his proud parents in the audience, and the seed for his next movie was planted. "This whole film started off with this moment where, as an adult, I got to thank my parents for the sacrifices that they made," he told AFP. "They're immigrants from another country and they came here with nothing. As an adult, I have grown to appreciate them, until anytime I think about it, I'm crying." "This whole movie has been about that appreciation." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The animated Hollywood flick, 'Lightyear', starring Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, Keke Palmer, and Uzo Aduba, will be streaming soon on Disney+ from August 3. It debuted in theatres on June 17. On Tuesday, the movie’s official Twitter handle, Pixar’s 'Lightyear', shared a post and announced the details. The tweet reads, "Get ready to blast off with Disney and Pixar’s #Lightyear streaming August 3 only on @DisneyPlus."

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Director Angus MacLane said in a statement, "Lightyear looks amazing on the big screen, of course, but we are so excited to bring it to Disney+."&nbsp;

"We devoted years of our lives to this film and we are so proud of it. We want to share it with as many people as possible. Disney+ not only gives more fans an opportunity to see Lightyear, it gives us all the means to see it again and again," according to People magazine.

The animated sci-fi adventure shares the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the Toy Story action figure character, which was voiced by Tim Allen. After being lost on a distant planet, the young astronaut Buzz must find a way back to Earth with the help of his commander and crew. Captain America alum Evans, said that he was a "kid in a candy store" getting to be part of the project, as per People.

"The movie Toy Story was such an impactful film. It’s so iconic and the characters had such variety. They just offer something that’s so relatable," Evans shared in a behind-the-scenes featurette."This film is the origin story of Buzz ‘Lightyear’. It's the story that made Andy and his friends want to go buy a Buzz Lightyear toy."&nbsp;

"I’m a massive Pixar fan. I was a kid in a candy store. It's unlike any Pixar movie to date," he added.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, ‘Lightyear’ has become the latest Disney movie to be banned in various Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The news has been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, with sources stating that the decision is linked to the inclusion of a same-sex kiss in Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ prequel spin-off.

The scene, involving the female character Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her partner, was originally cut from the film, but reinstated following the uproar surrounding a statement from Pixar employees.

This movie has now become the latest in a growing list of major Disney features, including ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and ‘Eternals’, that have faced issues in Gulf countries due to scenes involving LGBTQ references or issues, which often fall foul of censors for theatrical releases due to homosexuality being officially illegal across the region, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

In January, ‘West Side Story’ was also stopped from reaching cinemas in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait. Currently, Angus MacLane's' Lightyear' is in theaters.&nbsp;

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The animated Hollywood flick, 'Lightyear', starring Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, Keke Palmer, and Uzo Aduba, will be streaming soon on Disney+ from August 3. It debuted in theatres on June 17.

The animated Hollywood flick, 'Lightyear', starring Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, Keke Palmer, and Uzo Aduba, will be streaming soon on Disney+ from August 3. It debuted in theatres on June 17. On Tuesday, the movie’s official Twitter handle, Pixar’s 'Lightyear', shared a post and announced the details. The tweet reads, "Get ready to blast off with Disney and Pixar’s #Lightyear streaming August 3 only on @DisneyPlus." Get ready to blast off with Disney and Pixar's #Lightyear streaming August 3 only on @DisneyPlus. 🚀💫 pic.twitter.com/5M3IFMTrFW — Disney (@Disney) July 19, 2022 × Director Angus MacLane said in a statement, "Lightyear looks amazing on the big screen, of course, but we are so excited to bring it to Disney+." "We devoted years of our lives to this film and we are so proud of it. We want to share it with as many people as possible. Disney+ not only gives more fans an opportunity to see Lightyear, it gives us all the means to see it again and again," according to People magazine. The animated sci-fi adventure shares the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the Toy Story action figure character, which was voiced by Tim Allen. After being lost on a distant planet, the young astronaut Buzz must find a way back to Earth with the help of his commander and crew. Captain America alum Evans, said that he was a "kid in a candy store" getting to be part of the project, as per People. "The movie Toy Story was such an impactful film. It’s so iconic and the characters had such variety. They just offer something that’s so relatable," Evans shared in a behind-the-scenes featurette."This film is the origin story of Buzz ‘Lightyear’. It's the story that made Andy and his friends want to go buy a Buzz Lightyear toy." "I’m a massive Pixar fan. I was a kid in a candy store. It's unlike any Pixar movie to date," he added. Also Read: 'Thor Love and Thunder': Did you spot this poignant Tony Stark Easter egg? Meanwhile, ‘Lightyear’ has become the latest Disney movie to be banned in various Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The news has been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, with sources stating that the decision is linked to the inclusion of a same-sex kiss in Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ prequel spin-off. The scene, involving the female character Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her partner, was originally cut from the film, but reinstated following the uproar surrounding a statement from Pixar employees. This movie has now become the latest in a growing list of major Disney features, including ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and ‘Eternals’, that have faced issues in Gulf countries due to scenes involving LGBTQ references or issues, which often fall foul of censors for theatrical releases due to homosexuality being officially illegal across the region, as per The Hollywood Reporter. In January, ‘West Side Story’ was also stopped from reaching cinemas in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait. Currently, Angus MacLane's' Lightyear' is in theaters. Also Read: Netflix's woes continue as company loses a million subscribers

Chris Evans starrer Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ gets a release date on Disney+ 

To infinity and beyond! Four memorable words, one iconic dialogue and one legendary cartoon character is&nbsp;just a few days away. That's right, boys and girls, the man and legend, Buzz Lightyear, is coming to town on June 17th with Pixar's Lightyear. With the spaceman packing a punch right from the very first Toy Story movie in 1995, to the fourth instalment in 2019, it’s now time for fans to be wowed once again by the funny, emotional and inspirational hero.

With Buzz all set to leave mommies, daddies, and their tiny tots cheering on, here are 5 reasons that make him a favourite among all age groups.&nbsp;

He’s always been a go-getter.

Facing challenges upfront is a must when you're a space ranger, and Buzz does that with elan. Be it fighting a mission or winning someone's trust, with his optimistic approach, Buzz has it all. His never give up attitude has made him go way past ‘Infinity and Beyond’&nbsp;

Confident, determined, and full of energy, Buzz is a go-getter who strives to be successful in everything he does. With a 'follow the book' mindset, Buzz believes that people must live life by following rules. Though rare, when Buzz feels rules need to be mended, he does so for the good.&nbsp;

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Buzz is brave, bold and brilliant.

'Fear, panic, and terror' are words alien to courageous space rangers, and Buzz has taken note of that. From entering space to defeating the evils that harm his loved ones, Buzz believes in giving his best. When on a mission, he is a lion who not only roars but also attacks when needed. His athleisure body and martial arts training make him physically strong, while his 'make it or break it' attitude makes him mentally strong.

Forever Happy Buzz is a vibe

Buzz is crazy! (We mean that in a good way). Dealing with tough situations almost every day can get to you. In such situations, one must be positive. Buzz wears his smile all the time, even in the most difficult situations. With his charismatic personality, Buzz radiates energy to lighten the situation for others. Though focused on his mission, Buzz is casual, easygoing, and carefree. He takes his mission seriously but does not let it affect him beyond repair. Action, not words, is what matters to him the most. Buzz does not believe in planning much, but rather accepts and handles what happens without getting worried.

Buzz is Forever loyal.

'A friend in need is a friend indeed' - that's exactly what Buzz Lightyear is for you! He understands, believes, and trusts his pals. He listens to concerns and tries to find solutions with his logical and tactical approach. He is the protector of his group and overcomes any obstacles that come their way.

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He’s a witty and cool guy&nbsp;

Buzz wears his heart on his sleeves. He has no filter, which brings out his witty best. Unlike others, he has a lot to say, and his catchy phrases are totally relatable. From 'There seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere' to 'I tell you, I could fly around this room with my eyes closed!' We have all felt like Buzz sometimes in our lives. A seemingly complicated personality, Buzz Lightyear feels real emotions like a human - pride, anger, depression, and sadness. So, if you want to understand him better, you have to think of him more like a human than a spaceman.&nbsp;

Meet Buzz and relive his origin story on June 17 as Pixar's Lightyear hits your nearest theaters.

To infinity and beyond! Four memorable words, one iconic dialogue and one legendary cartoon character is just a few days away. That's right, boys and girls, the man and legend, Buzz Lightyear, is coming to town on June 17th with Pixar's Lightyear.

To infinity and beyond! Four memorable words, one iconic dialogue and one legendary cartoon character is just a few days away. That's right, boys and girls, the man and legend, Buzz Lightyear, is coming to town on June 17th with Pixar's Lightyear. With the spaceman packing a punch right from the very first Toy Story movie in 1995, to the fourth instalment in 2019, it’s now time for fans to be wowed once again by the funny, emotional and inspirational hero. With Buzz all set to leave mommies, daddies, and their tiny tots cheering on, here are 5 reasons that make him a favourite among all age groups. He’s always been a go-getter. Facing challenges upfront is a must when you're a space ranger, and Buzz does that with elan. Be it fighting a mission or winning someone's trust, with his optimistic approach, Buzz has it all. His never give up attitude has made him go way past ‘Infinity and Beyond’ Confident, determined, and full of energy, Buzz is a go-getter who strives to be successful in everything he does. With a 'follow the book' mindset, Buzz believes that people must live life by following rules. Though rare, when Buzz feels rules need to be mended, he does so for the good. Also Read: R Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' takes over Times Square Buzz is brave, bold and brilliant. 'Fear, panic, and terror' are words alien to courageous space rangers, and Buzz has taken note of that. From entering space to defeating the evils that harm his loved ones, Buzz believes in giving his best. When on a mission, he is a lion who not only roars but also attacks when needed. His athleisure body and martial arts training make him physically strong, while his 'make it or break it' attitude makes him mentally strong. Forever Happy Buzz is a vibe Buzz is crazy! (We mean that in a good way). Dealing with tough situations almost every day can get to you. In such situations, one must be positive. Buzz wears his smile all the time, even in the most difficult situations. With his charismatic personality, Buzz radiates energy to lighten the situation for others. Though focused on his mission, Buzz is casual, easygoing, and carefree. He takes his mission seriously but does not let it affect him beyond repair. Action, not words, is what matters to him the most. Buzz does not believe in planning much, but rather accepts and handles what happens without getting worried. Buzz is Forever loyal. 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' - that's exactly what Buzz Lightyear is for you! He understands, believes, and trusts his pals. He listens to concerns and tries to find solutions with his logical and tactical approach. He is the protector of his group and overcomes any obstacles that come their way. Also Read: Netflix announces second season of global hit 'Squid Game', watch teaser He’s a witty and cool guy Buzz wears his heart on his sleeves. He has no filter, which brings out his witty best. Unlike others, he has a lot to say, and his catchy phrases are totally relatable. From 'There seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere' to 'I tell you, I could fly around this room with my eyes closed!' We have all felt like Buzz sometimes in our lives. A seemingly complicated personality, Buzz Lightyear feels real emotions like a human - pride, anger, depression, and sadness. So, if you want to understand him better, you have to think of him more like a human than a spaceman. Meet Buzz and relive his origin story on June 17 as Pixar's Lightyear hits your nearest theaters.

'Lightyear': 5 reasons why Buzz is everyone's favourite

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ will premiere directly on Disney Plus. 
&nbsp; 
On Friday, Disney announced that Turning red would be skipping theatres and will release directly on Disney Plus on March 11. The movie will be free for subscribers. 
 
The movie follows Mei Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old who turns into a giant red panda when she gets overly excited, which is incredibly easy to do as an excitable youngster.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-spider-man-no-way-home-to-have-a-long-and-exclusive-presence-in-cinemas-443169" hreflang="en">'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to have a long and exclusive presence in cinemas</a>

The last two Pixar releases, 'Soul' and 'Luca,' also went straight to streaming during the pandemic. 
 
“Given the delayed box office recovery, particularly for family films, flexibility remains at the core of our distribution decisions as we prioritize delivering the unparalleled content of The Walt Disney Company to audiences around the world,” said Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media &amp; Entertainment Distribution, in a statement.&nbsp; 
 
The voice cast includes Sandra Oh, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wang Ching Ho, Tristan Allerick. Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell wrote original songs for the film.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-spider-man-no-way-home-to-have-a-long-and-exclusive-presence-in-cinemas-443169" hreflang="en">'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to have a long and exclusive presence in cinemas</a> 
 
Meanwhile, Pixar's next to the 'Toy Story' spinoff 'Lightyear,' starring Chris Evans, is still slated to release in theatres on June 17.

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ will premiere directly on Disney Plus. On Friday, Disney announced that Turning red would be skipping theatres and will release directly on Disney Plus on March 11.

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ will premiere directly on Disney Plus. On Friday, Disney announced that Turning red would be skipping theatres and will release directly on Disney Plus on March 11. The movie will be free for subscribers. The movie follows Mei Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old who turns into a giant red panda when she gets overly excited, which is incredibly easy to do as an excitable youngster. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to have a long and exclusive presence in cinemas The last two Pixar releases, 'Soul' and 'Luca,' also went straight to streaming during the pandemic. “Given the delayed box office recovery, particularly for family films, flexibility remains at the core of our distribution decisions as we prioritize delivering the unparalleled content of The Walt Disney Company to audiences around the world,” said Kareem Daniel, chairman of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, in a statement. The voice cast includes Sandra Oh, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wang Ching Ho, Tristan Allerick. Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell wrote original songs for the film. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to have a long and exclusive presence in cinemas Meanwhile, Pixar's next to the 'Toy Story' spinoff 'Lightyear,' starring Chris Evans, is still slated to release in theatres on June 17.

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ skips theaters, to stream on Disney Plus for free

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 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

In what may come as a shocker to Netflix-Disney fans, you might not be able to stream any Disney movies on Netflix for long.&nbsp;

According to a statement issued by&nbsp;Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company: &quot;Disney will end its distribution agreement with Netflix for subscription streaming of new releases, beginning with the 2019 calendar year theatrical slate.&quot;

Justifying the move, it said: &quot;The media landscape is increasingly defined by direct relationships between content creators and consumers, and our control of BAMTech&#39;s full array of innovative technology will give us the power to forge those connections, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to shifts in the market. This acquisition and the launch of our direct-to-consumer services mark an entirely new growth strategy for the Company, one that takes advantage of the incredible opportunity that changing technology provides us to leverage the strength of our great brands.&quot;

The media giant plans to launch an&nbsp;ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018 and also a new Disney-branded streaming service that will be rolled out in 2019.

Disney confirmed that like its competitors,&nbsp;it will make &quot;significant investment&quot; in its original movies, TV shows and short-form content, adding that the service will feature the brand&#39;s vast and lengthy library of content, including Disney and Pixar movies and Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD television programming.

According to a statement on the Walt Disney Company&#39;s website, &quot;The new Disney-branded service will become the exclusive home in the US for subscription-video-on-demand viewing of the newest live action and animated movies from Disney and Pixar, beginning with the 2019 theatrical slate, which includes Toy Story 4, the sequel to Frozen, and The Lion King from Disney live-action, along with other highly anticipated movies.&quot;

This move could prove to be a big blow for Netflix while spelling some trouble for others in the market like HBO Go, Amazon Prime and etc.&nbsp;

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They will have a Disney branded streaming service in 2019

In what may come as a shocker to Netflix-Disney fans, you might not be able to stream any Disney movies on Netflix for long. According to a statement issued by Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company: "Disney will end its distribution agreement with Netflix for subscription streaming of new releases, beginning with the 2019 calendar year theatrical slate." Justifying the move, it said: "The media landscape is increasingly defined by direct relationships between content creators and consumers, and our control of BAMTech's full array of innovative technology will give us the power to forge those connections, along with the flexibility to quickly adapt to shifts in the market. This acquisition and the launch of our direct-to-consumer services mark an entirely new growth strategy for the Company, one that takes advantage of the incredible opportunity that changing technology provides us to leverage the strength of our great brands." The media giant plans to launch an ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018 and also a new Disney-branded streaming service that will be rolled out in 2019. Disney confirmed that like its competitors, it will make "significant investment" in its original movies, TV shows and short-form content, adding that the service will feature the brand's vast and lengthy library of content, including Disney and Pixar movies and Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD television programming. According to a statement on the Walt Disney Company's website, "The new Disney-branded service will become the exclusive home in the US for subscription-video-on-demand viewing of the newest live action and animated movies from Disney and Pixar, beginning with the 2019 theatrical slate, which includes Toy Story 4, the sequel to Frozen, and The Lion King from Disney live-action, along with other highly anticipated movies." This move could prove to be a big blow for Netflix while spelling some trouble for others in the market like HBO Go, Amazon Prime and etc. (WION)

Disney ends partnership with Netflix, to launch its own streaming service

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