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3 years since it was announced, Star Wars fans think the Rey movie will "probably never" come out
Star Wars fans are expressing concern that the announced Rey solo movie, starring Daisy Ridley, may never be released. It has been three years since the project was announced with little news since, leading many to believe it has been sidelined due to leadership changes and a general issue with over-announcing projects.
VisionQuest's Tommy Shepherd star almost landed another Marvel role before playing Speed, but he doesn't…
Ruaridh Mollica, who will play Tommy Shepherd in the upcoming MCU series VisionQuest, revealed he previously auditioned for another, undisclosed Marvel role. Mollica's character, Tommy Maximoff, is speculated to be the son of Vision and Wanda Maximoff, with the series premiering on Disney Plus on October 14.
Despite dying twice, Vision's MCU story might not be over as Paul Bettany teases VisionQuest is "a really…
Paul Bettany, who plays Vision, has teased that the upcoming Marvel series VisionQuest could set up future storylines for the character. Despite Vision's multiple deaths in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Bettany suggests the show will explore his quest for agency and a new future. The series, premiering October 14 on Disney Plus, will also feature James Spader reprising his role as Ultron.
Despite being billed as the conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy, VisionQuest showrunner says it's more of a…
VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas clarified that the upcoming Disney Plus series is more of a sequel to WandaVision than a conclusion to a trilogy, focusing heavily on Vision's personal story and origins. While Elizabeth Olsen will not return as Wanda Maximoff, Matalas expressed enthusiasm for potential future seasons of Vision's story.
The Blood of Dawnwalker sold 1 million copies in just 3 days
Rebel Wolves announced that its dark vampire RPG, Blood of Dawnwalker, sold over one million copies within three days of its September 2 launch. The game, developed by former Witcher developers, has received positive reviews for its storytelling and combat, though some critics noted its time mechanics could have been more innovative.
The Weirdest Worlds That Could Technically Be In Kingdom Hearts 4
Following the reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4's first trailer, this article speculates on the myriad of Disney-owned properties that could technically be included as worlds in the upcoming game. It explores bizarre yet plausible inclusions ranging from Avatar's Pandora and the USCSS Nostromo from Alien to Springfield from The Simpsons and Yautja Prime from Predator.
Don't sleep on The Mandalorian Lego special – it might not be canon, but this is a must-watch for Star Wars…
The Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian special on Disney Plus is a highly recommended, humorous recap of the series, despite not being canon. It features beloved characters like Din Djarin and Grogu, along with cameos from original actors, and offers heartwarming moments alongside its jokes.
Disney almost had a Smash Bros.-style fighting game following the success of Kingdom Hearts
Disney considered a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game, tentatively titled Disney's Action Figure Face Off, following the success of Kingdom Hearts. The concept, which would have featured characters from various Disney franchises, was developed by illustrator Ken Christiansen and published by Activision for the GameCube, but it never progressed beyond the prototype stage.
Frontier samarbetar med Disney på ett nytt spel
Frontier Developments, known for its park-building and management titles like Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, has announced a collaboration with Disney to create a new game. Frontier will self-finance the project, leveraging its expertise in the genre, with speculation pointing towards a theme park management game set in the Disney universe.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
This week's streaming highlights include new releases on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more from September 4-6. Featured titles include the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the crime drama comedy The Gentlemen season 2, the Apple TV comedy Mayday, and Glen Powell's sports comedy Chad Powers season 2.
Planet Coaster and Jurassic World devs Frontier have teamed up with Disney to make what is probably a Disneyland tycoon game
Frontier Developments, known for Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, has partnered with Disney to create a new game. While the specific theme park or franchise is unconfirmed, the collaboration is expected to focus on management simulation games, leveraging Frontier's expertise in the genre.
Planet Coaster Dev Announces New Game With Disney, And That’s Very Exciting
Frontier Developments, known for creative management sims like Planet Coaster, has announced a new game deal with Disney, which it will fully fund and publish. The collaboration aims to connect players with Disney's iconic intellectual property, sparking excitement about potential theme park simulation titles. This move aligns with Disney's strategy to expand its presence in the video game market.
Planet Coaster Maker Announces Disney Game Development, Opening Doors to a Disneyland Park Creator
Frontier Developments, known for games like Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution, has signed a deal with Disney to develop an upcoming game. This partnership opens the door for a potential Disneyland park creator game.
Planet Coaster and Jurassic World developer Frontier partners with Disney for a new video game
Frontier Developments, known for Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution 3, has announced a partnership with Disney to create a new game utilizing Disney's intellectual property. The project is fully funded by Frontier and will leverage their expertise in the Creative Management Simulation genre. This collaboration comes as Frontier prepares to release its quarterly earnings and ahead of the launch of Planet Zoo 2.
Planet Zoo 2 Developer Announces Partnership With Disney to Develop New Game
Frontier Developments has announced a partnership with Disney to develop and publish new games based on Disney's intellectual properties, focusing on the creative management simulation genre. While specific titles are unrevealed, the collaboration aims to leverage Disney's iconic brands. The studio is also preparing for the release of Planet Zoo 2 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in October, which will feature new mechanics like aviaries and aquariums.
Star Wars animator says "the most important" scene for Jon Favreau in The Mandalorian and Grogu was a…
Industrial Light & Magic animation supervisor Hal Hickel highlighted a specific scene in The Mandalorian and Grogu where Grogu and Rotta play together as being particularly important to director Jon Favreau. Hickel explained that this moment of stillness was considered the heart of the movie and provided a rare glimpse of Rotta's playful nature.
Kingdom Hearts almost led to Disney making its own version of Super Smash Bros, former dev says
A former Disney Interactive concept artist revealed that Disney explored creating a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring its characters, inspired by the success of Kingdom Hearts. The project, tentatively titled 'Disney's Action Figure Face Off,' never progressed past prototypes due to internal hesitations about character crossovers, though similar concepts like Disney Infinity and Disney Speedstorm were later released.
Disney Was Working on Its Own Smash Bros.-Like Fighting Game, Confirms Ex-Concept Artist
A former concept artist for Disney Interactive has confirmed that the company was developing a crossover fighting game inspired by Super Smash Bros. and Kingdom Hearts. The project, however, never moved beyond the concept stage.
Avengers: Doomsday director Joe Russo says going into production without a script allowed for "magic"
Avengers: Doomsday co-director Joe Russo defended the decision to begin production without a completed script, calling it an improvisation-based approach that allows for "magic" to happen with actor contributions. Despite this unconventional method, the film is set to release on December 18, featuring a large ensemble cast.
As it arrives on Disney Plus, I still think releasing The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters was the right move for Star…
The author argues that releasing The Mandalorian and Grogu as a theatrical film was the correct decision for Star Wars' return to cinemas, despite a modest box office performance. The film successfully boosted the show's streaming numbers and served as a crucial event to re-engage audiences with Star Wars on the big screen.
