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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ to Stream Exclusively on Disney Plus

Disney and Pixar have just announced that the upcoming movie, Soul, will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning December 25, 2020. The film was previously scheduled for a theatrical release on November 20th but will not have that limited theater release after all. Additionally, there will be no fee required for Disney+ subscribers to watch Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ to Stream Exclusively on Disney Plus

Oscar Winner Barry Jenkins to Direct Sequel to Live-Action ‘The Lion King’

The Walt Disney Studios has brought in Barry Jenkins to direct a sequel to Jon Favreau’s 2019 remake of The Lion King. Jenkins directed and co-wrote 2016’s Moonlight, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for his direction and won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Writer Jeff Nathanson is back to work on Oscar Winner Barry Jenkins to Direct Sequel to Live-Action ‘The Lion King’

Disney and Pixar Announce ‘Luca’ – New Film Set to Splash Into Theaters in Summer 2021

Disney and Pixar’s next movie – Luca – is directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren and will introduce a boy named Luca as he experiences an unforgettable summer in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera. Casarosa shared details on the inspiration of the story saying, This is a deeply personal story Disney and Pixar Announce ‘Luca’ – New Film Set to Splash Into Theaters in Summer 2021

Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that some employees at The Walt Disney Studios are also being impacted by the furlough that was announced last week. While Disney didn’t comment, the marketing and distribution departments seem to have the largest numbers of employees affected. While Disney recently shuffled its film release calendar, Soul still remains on Employees at The Walt Disney Studios Being Affected by Furlough

Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox

UPDATE 04/16/20: Disney announced that Artemis Fowl will be available for streaming on Disney+ beginning June 12th. The fantastical epic adventure stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel, Adrian Scarborough, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench. Director Kenneth Branagh said of the announcement: “Artemis Fowl is a true Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox