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Rock out to the latest Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer

Marvel and Disney launched the newest trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night. It is noted for providing a first look at Kurt Russell as Ego, who in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Peter Quill’s extra-terrestrial dad. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is scheduled for release on […]

Get a first look at the animated adaptation of Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

IGN has picked up through Warner Bros. the first trailer for the forthcoming direct-to-video animated feature Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. Based on one of the most highly acclaimed stories produced during the very popular creative run from Marv Wolfman and George Perez, it has been updated to fit within the DC Animated Movie Universe […]

Get ready for the long awaited Samurai Jack Season Five trailer

Adult Swim has launched the trailer for the long awaited return of Samurai Jack. The fifth season of the acclaimed series will begin airing Saturday, March 11 at 11pm EST.

Watch the extended Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Super Bowl TV spot

If you missed seeing it during the Super Bowl, Disney has posted an extended version of their TV spot for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales that feature the first look in the film of returning stars Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, and Orlando Bloom.

Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Super Bowl TV spot

If you didn’t catch it during the Super Bowl, here is the one minute TV spot of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 that Disney and Marvel aired.

Watch the final full trailer for the live-action Beauty and the Beast

Disney aired the final full trailer for their upcoming live-action adaption of Beauty and the Beast ahead of the film’s March 17th release during The Bachelor on ABC. It features a snippet of the title song sung by Ariana Grande and John Legend.

Ben Affleck no longer directing The Batman
Celine Dion will perform original song for live-action Beauty and the Beast
Disney to release sing-along version of Moana in theaters in late January
Watch the Golden Globes TV spot for Beauty and the Beast

Disney released a new 30-second TV spot for the live-action adaptation of their animated classic Beauty and the Beast during the Golden Globes telecast on Sunday, January 8. The commercial focuses on Emma Watson as Belle singing lines from the “Belle” reprise. Beauty and the Beast is scheduled for release on March 17.

First Listen of Emma Watson singing “Something There” from Beauty and the Beast

Disney has posted a sample of Emma Watson singing “Something There” from the forthcoming live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast through the film’s Facebook page. Watson will be playing Belle in the film, which will be released on March 17, 2017.

Watch how to draw Moana and Pua courtesy of Disney artist Grace Lee

Disney did a pair of live streams on their official YouTube channel where Disney Publishing artist Grace Lee showed viewers how to draw Moana and Pua from the hit Disney feature Moana. Below are the full videos from those stream sessions.

Watch the teaser trailer for The Emoji Movie

Sony Pictures Animation has launched the exciting teaser trailer for The Emoji Movie. Sony is pushing that the trailer is best viewed on mobile devices. It introduces the character Mel Meh, voiced by comedian Steven Wright and the father of lead character Gene. The Emoji Movie is scheduled for release on August 4, 2017.

Dick Van Dyke reveals he’ll have a cameo in Mary Poppins sequel
2016 CTN Animation Expo Exclusive

An exclusive look at one of the biggest animation conventions, featuring live demonstrations from animators Andreas Deja, James Lopez, and Russ Edmonds.

Watch the full trailer for Smurfs: The Lost Village

Sony has launched the first full trailer to their upcoming animated feature Smurfs: The Lost Village. The film is schedule for release on April 7, 2017.

2016 Los Angeles Comic Con Exclusive

An exclusive recap of the Stan Lee-sponsored Con, highlighting 75 years of Wonder Woman, 25 years of Darkwing Duck, and a celebration of Pinky and the Brain.

Universal Studios Japan to open world’s largest Minions-themed land
AT&T agrees to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion
Watch the first trailer for Hugh Jackman’s final performance as Wolverine in Logan

Twentieth Century Fox has launched the first trailer to what will be Hugh Jackman’s final performance as the X-Men hero Wolverine in Logan. Patrick Stewart will reprise Professor Xavier and James Mangold will once again direct, having made the previous sequel The Wolverine. The film is scheduled for release on March 3, 2017.

Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser trailer

Marvel has released the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, scheduled for release on May 5, 2017.

The latest Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer has launched

Ahead of the film’s December 16 release, Disney and LucasFilm have launched the latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.