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Punisher: One Last Kill Sparks Online Mockery Over Unfinished VFX and Audio
entertainment13 days ago

Punisher: One Last Kill Sparks Online Mockery Over Unfinished VFX and Audio

Disney+'s The Punisher: One Last Kill drew online ridicule for an unfinished-looking VFX moment—Frank Castle's fall resembled a PS3-era cutscene—while fans complained of low dialogue in the audio mix. Disney+ acknowledged the audio issue and said a fix is in progress. A production source says the stunt was performed in-camera with Jon Bernthal and a stuntman handling the impact, with some VFX including swapping the stuntman's face for Bernthal's. Despite the hiccup, the special has been well-received overall (86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91% audience) and continues The Punisher storyline in upcoming projects like Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#audio#disney-plus#entertainment
Ahsoka Season 2 Delayed to 2027, Bigger Battles and Ackbar’s Return Teased
television14 days ago

Ahsoka Season 2 Delayed to 2027, Bigger Battles and Ackbar’s Return Teased

Ahsoka Season 2 won’t arrive until early 2027 on Disney+, with filming completed and larger-scale battles in store. Series creator Dave Filoni hints that Admiral Ackbar will return to clash with Thrawn as Ezra Bridger and Hera Syndulla’s team navigates the fallout from Peridea, setting up a high-stakes showdown between good and evil. The show’s 2026 slate includes The Mandalorian and Grogu, followed by Ahsoka Season 2 in 2027 and a future Star Wars project lineup.

via Gizmodo|
#ahsoka#disney-plus#lucasfilm
Disney Plus as Disney’s Central Brand Hub Draws Skepticism
business19 days ago

Disney Plus as Disney’s Central Brand Hub Draws Skepticism

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro wants Disney Plus to be the immersive, central hub of the company, tying streaming to parks and other experiences to deepen fan engagement, but critics warn that turning Disney Plus into a busy, all-in-one hub could degrade the simple, on-demand viewing experience and question whether audiences actually want such integration, especially given past unfulfilled experiments.

via The Verge|
#brand-strategy#business#disney-plus
Disney+ Unveils a Four-Minute Teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu's Opening Battle
movies22 days ago

Disney+ Unveils a Four-Minute Teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu's Opening Battle

Lucasfilm released a condensed ~4-minute clip on Disney+ previewing the opening ice-world battle of The Mandalorian and Grogu, showing Din Djarin taking down Snowtroopers and an AT-AT before the escape with Zeb Orellios. The teaser likely tees up the film ahead of its May 22 theater release, following earlier showcases at CinemaCon and Star Wars events.

via Gizmodo|
#disney-plus#grogu#mandalorian
Adolescence Tops BAFTA TV Nominations as Netflix Extends Awards Lead
entertainment2 months ago

Adolescence Tops BAFTA TV Nominations as Netflix Extends Awards Lead

Netflix’s Adolescence leads BAFTA Television Awards nominations with 11 mentions across TV and Craft categories, while Disney+’s A Thousand Blows racks up seven nominations. Netflix totals 28 nominations overall, BBC tops the field with 73 nominations, and the ceremony—hosted by Claudia Winkleman—takes place May 10, 2026, with LOL: Last One Laughing among notable contenders.

via Deadline|
#a-thousand-blows#adolescence#bafta-tv-awards
Disney Nixes Photoreal Robin Hood Remake, Director Says It's Dead
entertainment2 months ago

Disney Nixes Photoreal Robin Hood Remake, Director Says It's Dead

Disney has canceled its photoreal Robin Hood live-action/CG hybrid project for Disney+, with director Carlos López Estrada confirming the project is dead; he had been developing it since 2020 and had hoped to pursue it independently, noting the music and concept were special. The move comes as Disney shifts back toward theatrical releases and continues work on other live-action projects (Tangled, Moana, Gaston, Hercules), while CEO Bob Iger emphasizes quality over quantity.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#carlos-lopez-estrada#disney#disney-plus
Wonder Man Delivers a Warm, Low-Stakes Marvel Showbiz Tale
tv3 months ago

Wonder Man Delivers a Warm, Low-Stakes Marvel Showbiz Tale

Marvel’s Wonder Man offers a refreshing, affectionate take on the showbiz world: Simon Williams, a powered actor who wants to be judged for his craft rather than heroics, navigates rejection and secrecy with a friendship-anchored vibe led by Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery. The eight-episode Disney+ series leans into character, warmth, and meta-humor over big battles, presenting a kinder, more self-aware Marvel entry and signaling a low-stakes pivot in Marvel’s TV slate.

via Variety|
#disney-plus#marvel#showbiz-satire
Will Smith Journeys Across Seven Continents in Disney+ Adventure Series
entertainment4 months ago

Will Smith Journeys Across Seven Continents in Disney+ Adventure Series

A new Disney+ series, Pole to Pole with Will Smith, debuts today with all seven episodes, following the actor on a continent-spanning expedition—from Antarctica to the Amazon and Himalayas—guided by scientists and explorers and produced with National Geographic to uncover science-based discoveries and lessons about the planet’s future.

via ComingSoon.net|
#adventure#disney-plus#entertainment
business8 months ago

Disney+ and Hulu Announce Price Increases Amid Streaming Service Adjustments

Disney is increasing the prices of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming plans in the U.S. starting October 2025, marking the third price hike in three years, with standalone Disney+ plans rising from $9.99 to $11.99 and $15.99 to $18.99 for ad-supported and premium options, respectively, and Hulu plans increasing from $9.99 to $11.99 for with ads, while the no-ads Hulu remains at $18.99.

via Variety|
#business#disney-plus#hulu
Top Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend and Labor Day
entertainment9 months ago

Top Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend and Labor Day

This article highlights the top new movies to stream over Labor Day weekend across platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, and Paramount Plus, including horror-comedies like 'Together' and 'Hell of a Summer,' Marvel's 'Thunderbolts,' a murder mystery 'The Thursday Murder Club,' and a documentary 'Stans,' offering a variety of genres for different tastes.

via Tom's Guide|
#disney-plus#entertainment#horror-comedy
Alien: Earth revitalizes the franchise with a chilling new TV adaptation
entertainment9 months ago

Alien: Earth revitalizes the franchise with a chilling new TV adaptation

Alien: Earth, a spin-off of the classic Alien franchise, is available to watch online through FX, Sling TV, Hulu in the US, and Disney Plus internationally. Viewers outside the US can use a VPN to access these services from anywhere. The show features a female protagonist investigating a crashed spaceship with dangerous creatures, and airs weekly with eight episodes scheduled from August to September 2023.

via TechRadar|
#alien-earth#disney-plus#entertainment