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Disney-owned Pixar Animation Studios has unveiled its first-ever gay main character in a short Disney Plus film called Out. Pixar has introduced its first-ever openly gay main character, which it released through Disney Plus’s SparkShorts series on Friday. The film features a man named Greg who is having trouble coming out to his parents, until a …
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Pixar Animation Studios’ short animated film “Out” — which features the first gay lead character for the company — is melting hearts on the Disney+ channel. The 9-minute mini movie mixes fantasy, drama and comedy to tell the story of Greg, who is moving in with his boyfriend, Manuel. But there’s a catch: Greg isn’t …
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Kevin Mayer, the executive who oversaw the launch of Disney’s streaming service, is leaving the Mouse House to become the chief executive officer of popular social media app TikTok. Mayer is joining TikTok at a time of increased scrutiny over the viral video app, which is owned by Chinese conglomerate ByteDance. Popular for its short …
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Parents have never been more in need of quality distractions that will actually hold a kid’s attention. That’s why The Post called on top directors in the animation field to give us their streaming recommendations. From classic works that motivated these directors to pick up a pencil to modern masterpieces that continue to inspire them …
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“Frozen the Musical” will close on Broadway, Disney announced Thursday, making it the biggest theatrical demise caused by the coronavirus pandemic so far. The $30 million musical becomes the third show to prematurely shutter during the crisis, following the plays “Hangmen” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” starring Laurie Metcalf and Rupert Everett. Those shows, …
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Bet he wishes he were in a galaxy, far far away right about now. A Lucasfilm executive is feeling the heat after calling “Star Wars” “fake” on social media, which has prompted the space opera’s devout fans to dub him a charlatan and a sellout. The triggering moment occurred Saturday while Matt Martin, the story …
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Disney has called on one of its coolest characters to warm the hearts of lonely kids forced to stay home during coronavirus lockdowns. In an effort to raise morale, Disney Animation released a clip Wednesday of Frozen’s Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad, singing “I am with you” to characters in the quarantined city of Arendelle, …
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Universal Orlando Resort announced Tuesday it will reopen its popular CityWalk entertainment and food complex “on a limited basis” beginning Thursday, May 14. Both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios in Hollywood have been closed since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic. CityWalk will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. daily. Visitors will be …
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You don’t have to “wait for it” — the film version of hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is airing over a year ahead of schedule. It will stream on Disney+ starting July 3, moved up from its original fall 2021 release date. Disney CEO Bob Iger and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on “Good Morning America” …
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It’s time for “The Mandalorian” to meet the original “Star Wars” bounty hunter. Boba Fett, the iconic character from “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” will appear in Season 2 of the Disney+ series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He’ll be played by Temuera Morrison, who played Boba Fett’s father Jango Fett …
Disney-owned Pixar Animation Studios has unveiled its first-ever gay main character in a short Disney Plus film called Out. Pixar has introduced its first-ever openly gay main character, which it released through Disney Plus’s SparkShorts series on Friday. The film features a man named Greg who is having trouble coming out to his parents, until a …
