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  • DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Echo’ Solo Series Officially Announced

    DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Echo’ Solo Series Officially Announced

    Disney+ Day has finally arrived and a few weeks ahead of Marvel Studios’ next original series, Hawkeye. It’ll have an important role in the MCU, as it’ll introduce us to the character of Echo, which is played by newcomer Alaqua Cox. Not only is she an important character from Daredevil’s side of the comics, but she even was the first newly introduced character to get a spinoff on the streaming service. Disney used the chance to confirm that Cox’s character will spinoff into her own series, which had been reported earlier this year.

    Source: Disney+, Twitter

  • DISNEY+ DAY: New Animated ‘Spider-Man’ Series

    DISNEY+ DAY: New Animated ‘Spider-Man’ Series

    Spider-Man is a cornerstone of the Marvel universe and has been around in almost any possible form since his original comic introduction. While we’re enjoying a renaissance of his adventures on the silver screen, it looks like he’ll also return with a new animated series. Disney+ has shared that the series will be titled Spider-Man: Freshman Year. It’s uncertain if it is part of MCU canon, or a separate franchise altogether. It may potentially take place before he meets Tony Stark and joins them in Civil War.

    Source: Twitter

  • DISNEY+ DAY: First Look at ‘Predator’ Prequel Prey

    DISNEY+ DAY: First Look at ‘Predator’ Prequel Prey

    We just found out that the Predator prequel will be titled Prey, and it looks like they didn’t waste any time, as they also offered our first look at the new series, as we explore the time of the Comanche in Dan Trachtenberg‘s next film.

    Source: Twitter

  • DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Zootopia’ Spinoff Heading to Disney+

    DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Zootopia’ Spinoff Heading to Disney+

    It looks like the world isn’t quite done yet with Zootopia. Disney has just announced on Disney+ Day that the series is making a grand return in a couple of shorts that take place within the animal-ruled world. It’s a great way of letting these franchises live on without the need of having to spend years on an entire animated film, especially when it already has so many unique characters people have come to love. Disney+ has become the home for many iconic franchises and they are certainly banking on it.

    Source: Twitter

  • DISNEY+ DAY: New Look at Pixar Series ‘Win or Lose’

    DISNEY+ DAY: New Look at Pixar Series ‘Win or Lose’

    Some time ago, we’ve heard that Pixar is working on their first animated series titled Win or Lose. We haven’t heard much on it in some time, but luckily the new Pixar 2021 special offered us a glimpse into what they are currently working on. Alongside another show announcement out of the Cars universe, we also got some concept art teasing what the original series has to offer.

    Source: Disney+

  • DISNEY+ DAY: Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy Return in ‘Cars’ Disney+ Series

    DISNEY+ DAY: Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy Return in ‘Cars’ Disney+ Series

    It looks like Pixar has some plans for their various franchises, as they have shared a first sneak peek at the Pixar series Cars on the Road. Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy will return as Lightning McQueen and Mater, who will explore the different corners of the Cars world.

    Source: Twitter, Disney+

  • DISNEY+ DAY: Artwork for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Features Him Facing Off Against Darth Vader

    DISNEY+ DAY: Artwork for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Features Him Facing Off Against Darth Vader

    There are many exciting projects from Star Wars heading to Disney+, but Obi-Wan Kenobi is quite the standout. Not only is it Ewan McGregor‘s return to the role, but we even will see Hayden Christensen return to play Darth Vader. So, we’ll explore the times that built up to when they had their final confrontation in A New Hope. Ahead of its release, Variety has dropped an image of Darth Vader facing off against Obi-Wan that’ll be featured in a sizzle reel from Disney+ Day. It’s curious it was released ahead of the teaser.

    Obi-Wan Kenobi Darth Vader

    Source: Variety

  • DISNEY+ DAY: Deborah Chow Teases Jedi Hunters in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

    DISNEY+ DAY: Deborah Chow Teases Jedi Hunters in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

    We’ve been long waiting for an update on Star Wars upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and it has finally arrived. Luckily, Disney+ Day is the perfect time to tease its upcoming release. It looks like he’ll have quite the hardships ahead of him, as Deadline shared a brief preview from a sizzle reel, where showrunner Deborah Chow teased Jedi hunters are on the lookout.

    This is a quite a dark time we’re coming into with him, just being a Jedi; it’s not safe. There are Jedi hunters out there

    Deborah Chow

    Source: Deadline

  • Disney + Day: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Set to Stream Next Halloween

    Disney + Day: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Set to Stream Next Halloween

    Nearly 30 years after the original film introduced the Sanderson sisters to the world, the Hocus Pocus sequel will finally stream on Disney Plus! As part of Disney Plus Day, it was revealed that Hocus Pocus 2, which sees Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy return in their respective roles, will stream on Disney Plus next Fall, just in time for Halloween.

    The new film will once again take place in Salem where three teens played by Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham and Belissa Escobedo find themselves at odds with the Sanderson sisters. The sequel, directed by Anne Fletcher, will also see Doug Jones return as Winifred’s zombie ex-love, Billy Butcherson.

  • DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Pinocchio’ Eyeing Fall 2022 Release

    DISNEY+ DAY: ‘Pinocchio’ Eyeing Fall 2022 Release

    The retelling of Pinocchio directed by Robert Zemeckis is heading to Disney+, as they shared the full cast line-up and that it is eyeing a release for Fall 2022. Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, and Luke Evans will bring some of the iconic characters to life with the help of voices provided by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorrain Cracco.

    Source: Twitter