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Disney+ agree deal with Korean pop kings BTS

Entertainment giants Disney continue to broaden the appeal of their Disney+ streaming service with a new deal involving Korean pop sensations BTS.

Music • 12 Jul 22

Lightyear: Toy Story spin-off a waste of Space Ranger

Despite excellent visuals and the presence of a fun robotic cat, the Buzz Lightyear origin story fails to live up to the magic of the original Toy Story trilogy, says John Byrne.

Reviews • 17 Jun 22

McGregor: Star Wars return a 'different experience'

Ewan McGregor said reprising the role of Star Wars icon Obi-Wan Kenobi after almost two decades was a "different experience".

Television • 29 May 22

Johnny Depp pictured in court on 27 April

Depp lost Pirates role over allegations, says ex-agent

Johnny Depp was dropped from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise because of the domestic abuse allegations made by Amber Heard, his former Hollywood agent has said.

Movies • 28 Apr 22

New Sex Pistols drama series to debut this May

Pistol, Danny Boyle's new drama series about legendary English punk band The Sex Pistols, will premiere on Disney+ on May 31st.

Television • 29 Mar 22

Disney says the the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law

Disney 'committed' to repealing 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Disney says it is committed to repealing the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' Bill, after the controversial legislation was written into law by US politicians in Florida.

Entertainment • 28 Mar 22

Kerry Washington and Mark Ruffalo express support for Disney employees

Celebrities back Disney staff 'Don't Say Gay' protests

Hollywood celebrities have voiced their support for Disney employees following walkout protests against the company's response to controversial US legislation.

Movie • 23 Mar 22

Fire trucks battle blaze at Disney's Snow White set

A dozen fire engines attended a blaze at Pinewood Studios in the UK, where Disney's Snow White is being filmed.

Movies • 15 Mar 22

WIN! Turning Red Goodies

Disney Pixar's TURNING RED is the latest animated adventure to land on Disney+.

Movie • 11 Mar 22

Disney taking steps to 'pause' all business in Russia

The Walt Disney Company has announced it is taking steps to "pause all other businesses in Russia" following the invasion of Ukraine.

Disney • 11 Mar 22

Ewan McGregor in the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series

First look at Ewan McGregor in the Obi-Wan Kenobi show

Ewan McGregor keeps watch over a young Luke Skywalker as he is hunted by dark forces in the latest trailer for Disney's upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series.

Television • 10 Mar 22

Mirabel is the first Disney princess to wear glasses

12-year-old who inspired Disney movie gets Bafta invite

A British schoolgirl who wrote to Disney asking for a princess to wear glasses has been invited to the Bafta awards by Encanto director Jared Bush.

Movies • 09 Mar 22

Evans 'devastated' Beauty And The Beast prequal on hold

Luke Evans has said he is "devastated" that a Beauty And The Beast prequel series for Disney+ will no longer go ahead.

Television • 11 Feb 22

Disney announces release date for new Kardashian show

Disney+ has revealed the new Kardashian-Jenner reality show will launch on the streaming service this spring.

Television • 07 Feb 22

Three episodes of Pam & Tommy will premiere on 2 February

Disney+ unveils Pam & Tommy teaser

Disney+ has shared a glimpse of its upcoming series based on the true story of actress Pamela Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's infamous sex tape.

Television • 06 Jan 22

Lin-Manuel Miranda has sprinkled his rhythmic magic across the soundtrack

Encanto: "There was pressure working with Lin-Manuel"

The 60th release from Walt Disney Animation Studios will leave you dancing in the cinema aisles with its superb soundtrack thanks to musical supremo Lin Manuel Miranda.

Movies • 24 Nov 21

Hawkeye's Rhys Thomas reflects on Trinity drama days

Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas tells RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about filming the Disney series starring Jeremy Rinner as Avenger Clint Bearton/Hawkeye, who runs into problems getting home for Christmas.

Television • 22 Nov 21

Get Back will premiere on Disney+ consecutively on 25, 26 and 27 November Photo courtesy of Apple Corps Ltd

Let it be. Disney allows cursing in Beatles documentary

Filmmaker Peter Jackson had to convince Disney to break its non-swearing rule for the new Beatles documentary Get Back, he has revealed.

Disney • 16 Nov 21

Gal Gadot will play the Evil Queen in Snow White, but can next be seen in Netflix's Red Notice, which is out on Friday

Gal Gadot cast in Snow White live action remake

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot will play the Evil Queen in Disney's live-action Snow White film.

Movies • 04 Nov 21

Scarlett Johansson and Disney reach settlement

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Studios have settled the dispute over an alleged loss of earnings for the superhero film Black Widow.

Movies • 01 Oct 21

Marvel's Eternals is due in cinemas on 5 November

Cinemas first for Disney for the rest of the year

The remainder of Disney's 2021 film releases will debut exclusively in cinemas, the entertainment giant has said.

Movies • 11 Sep 21

Benedict Cumberbatch: "It's sad what's going on between the lawyers"

Cumberbatch on Johansson v Disney: 'a bit of a mess'

Benedict Cumberbatch has commented on his Avengers co-star Scarlett Johansson's legal battle with Disney over the release of Black Widow, saying "the whole thing's just a bit of a mess".

Movies • 09 Sep 21

Emma Stone to return for second Cruella movie

Emma Stone is set to return for a Cruella sequel in a deal welcomed following criticism of Disney's theatrical release model.

Movies • 17 Aug 21

Rolling out the red carpet - Shamook's work on the climactic scene of The Mandalorian season two appeared to particularly impress Lucasfilm

Star Wars bosses hire deepfake master to work with them

A YouTuber famous for making 'deepfakes' of scenes from iconic film and television shows including Star Wars has landed a job at Lucasfilm after wowing bosses at the Disney-owned company.

Movies • 29 Jul 21

Dwayne Johnson says Emily Blunt 'ghosted' him

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed that actress Emily Blunt 'ghosted' him after he sent her a video message.

Movies • 21 Jul 21