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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.
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.
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.
The Mandalorian and Grogu features a hidden Han Solo Easter egg in a Rotta the Hutt scene
A scene in The Mandalorian and Grogu features an unintentional Easter egg referencing Han Solo's interaction with Jabba the Hutt. Animation supervisor Hal Hickel noted the parallel when Din Djarin steps on Rotta the Hutt's tail during their fight, similar to how Han stepped on Jabba's tail in Star Wars: A New Hope.
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.
This New Pokemon Show Takes Two Years To Create One Episode
The Pokemon Company is collaborating with Aardman Animations on a new stop-motion series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu. Each episode takes approximately 110 weeks to produce due to the intricate handmade puppets and sets. The dialogue-free series, focusing on slapstick humor, is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027.
Ed Sheeran gives surprise performance of Pokémon anime theme and Celestial at World Championships
Musician Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the Pokémon World Championships, performing the original anime theme song and his song "Celestial." The event also featured a teaser trailer for a new stop-motion series, "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu," coming to Disney+.
New Pokemon series from Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman is coming exclusively to Disney Plus, alongside…
The Pokemon Company has partnered with Disney for a new stop-motion animated series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, produced by Aardman Animations. This series, along with the classic Pokemon the Series: The Beginning, will stream exclusively on Disney Plus and Disney XD worldwide next year. The announcement was made at Pokemon XP, with a teaser trailer showcasing the Galar region-inspired adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu gets first trailer
The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have released the first trailer for their new stop-motion series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, set in the Galar region. The series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2027 and follows the adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu as they protect other Pokémon.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 28-30)
This article highlights new shows and movies available for streaming from August 28-30 on platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Prime Video. Featured titles include the thriller 'The Whisper Man,' the sci-fi series 'Dark Matter' season 2, the comedy 'Adults' season 2, the romantic drama 'The Last Sunrise,' and the superhero series 'Lanterns.'
The Ahsoka season 2 trailer proves this Star Wars story needs Luke and Leia
The trailer for Ahsoka season 2 features the return of Anakin Skywalker, sparking debate about his focus on Ahsoka over his children, Luke and Leia. The article argues that the absence of Luke and Leia from major conflicts like the confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn is a narrative weakness, suggesting recasting might be necessary for future Star Wars stories.
Wonder Man is the second most-streamed original series on Disney Plus in 2026 so far, which makes its cancellation even…
Despite being the second most-streamed original series on Disney Plus in the first half of 2026, Marvel Studios' Wonder Man has been unexpectedly canceled. The series garnered 1.9 billion views, placing it behind Daredevil: Born Again season 2. The cancellation is particularly confusing as the show had been renewed for a second season, with the showrunner already working on scripts.
Despite rumors it was dialing back TV, Marvel Studios reportedly has several shows in development
Despite a lack of recent announcements, Marvel Studios is reportedly developing several new live-action series for Disney Plus, with official reveals expected soon. While the WandaVision spin-off VisionQuest is set to premiere in October 2026, other projects like Daredevil: Born Again and X-Men '97 are also confirmed for future seasons. This news comes amidst a period of change for Marvel Television, including the cancellation of Wonder Man and the Nova project shifting to a movie format.
The next big videogame TV adaptation is a Kingdom Hearts anime
A Kingdom Hearts anime series is in development for Disney Channel and Disney+. Series creator Tetsuya Nomura is involved in the project, which will reimagine the iconic adventure with a brand-new story. The announcement was made at Disney's D23 fan festival.
Mandalorian Fans Get A Double Drop On Disney+ This September
Two new Mandalorian projects, the film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the special "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian," are set to premiere on Disney+ on September 2. This marks the first Star Wars film since 2019 and the sixth LEGO Star Wars production for the streaming service. The article also touches on the future of the franchise, including Ahsoka season 2 and a potential season 4 of The Mandalorian.
Kingdom Hearts is getting its own anime series on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Disney has announced a new Kingdom Hearts anime series in partnership with Square Enix, which will be released on Disney Channel and Disney+. The series, currently under the working title Kingdom Hearts, will tell a new story within the existing universe and is being developed with input from series creator Tetsuya Nomura. A teaser image featuring Sora was shown, but no release date or cast details have been confirmed.
Kingdom Hearts anime series in the works at Disney Plus
Disney has announced that an original Kingdom Hearts anime series is in development for Disney Plus. The announcement was made at the D23 convention, where teaser art featuring Sora was revealed. This multimedia expansion comes as the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in revenue for Disney.
Disney's Power Rangers series is already dead, reportedly for budget reasons
Disney has reportedly canceled its upcoming live-action Power Rangers series intended for Disney Plus due to budget concerns. Hasbro owns the Power Rangers intellectual property, and the project, which had entered development in 2024, was written and executive produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 14-16)
This guide highlights five new shows and movies available on streaming services like HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney Plus between August 14-16. Featured titles include the new DCU series Lanterns, the return of Reacher, the finale of X-Men '97, the horror film Immaculate, and a director's cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and more (August 7-9)
This week's streaming highlights from August 7-9 include the season finale of House of the Dragon on HBO Max, the penultimate episode of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus, and the new Netflix thriller The Last House. Other notable releases include the fourth season of Ted Lasso and the Star Wars anime special The Ninth Jedi.
