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Rick and Morty writer Michael Waldron to be showrunner of Marvel’s Loki series
Hasbro confirms rumors that My Little Pony is ending with ninth season

Its been speculated since at least last year, but Hasbro has confirmed today via social media that My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic will be ending with its ninth season. This comes following the announcements of a new television special and another movie which is scheduled for 2021, but it is unknown at this time […]

How Mary Poppins Returns revives 2D animation
First Toy Story 4 clip showcases Bo Peep

A new clip from Toy Story 4 was shown on Good Morning America today, and you can check it out in the player above. The clip showcases Bo Peep in what is presumably a flashback sequence. Toy Story 4 opens everywhere June 21st. Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and […]

Second My Little Pony movie announced at New York Toy Fair
Marc Webb to direct live-action Your Name remake
Ben Whishaw to reprise role as cuddly hero for Paddington TV series
SpongeBob spin-off cartoons in the works at Nickelodeon
Captain Marvel could soar to $100 million opening weekend
Nickelodeon could be launching new Star Trek animated series
Watch the epic teaser trailer for Frozen II

Disney has launched the first epic teaser trailer to the highly anticipated Frozen II. Plot details on the sequel to the highest grossing animated feature of all-time are still under wraps, though it is confirmed that Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee are returning as directors and Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad […]

New Shazam! featurette highlights film’s cheeky tone

A new featurette for Shazam!–which features lots of new footage from the film–is now online, and can be viewed in the player above. The lighthearted superhero movie opens everywhere this April. We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s case, by shouting […]

First Abominable poster released

The first poster for DreamWorks Animation’s Abominable is now online via IMP Awards. The poster is said to be “fluffy” when seen in person (meaning that people can touch and “feel” the fur). The movie opens everywhere this September.

Latest Aladdin teaser reveals Will Smith’s Genie

“A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port […]

The Lego Movie 2 opens

Warner Animation’s The Lego Movie 2 opens today in 4,303 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is a hit with the critics, earning a Certified Fresh 84% at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “While it isn’t quite as much fun as its predecessor, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part fits neatly into an […]

Watch the Pixar SparkShorts film Purl in full

Disney and Pixar have released online in full the short film Purl. It is one of the first three films from the SparkShorts program, an experimental storytelling initiative designed to introduce new creative talent. Purl is directed by Kristen Lester and produced by Gillian Libbert-Duncan.

Disney’s Hercules to get “Shakespeare in the Park” adaptation this fall