Friday really is the GOOD day, innit? First, we woke up to the news that Taylor Swift is dropping a brand new album TODAY, and now Disney has unleashed an avalanche of news, updates and trailers for their future releases.
There’s so much information, I don’t know what to do with it!!!
Try and keep up as we dive into all the goss that’s been rolled out today (and sign up to Disney+ here).
THE LION KING PREQUEL
A prequel to the live-action The Lion King is in the werks via Moonlight director Barry Jenkins and featuring music by Hans Zimmer and Pharrell.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
That much-talked about live-action Little Mermaid is officially happening, featuring queen Halle Bailey as Ariel, Awkwafina and Melissa McCarthy, along with tunes by Lin Manuel (no biggie!).
Meet the cast of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, @Awkwafina, @DaveedDiggs, @JacobTremblay, @MelissaMcCarthy & Javier Bardem. Directed by Rob Marshall, featuring music from the animated original & new music by @AlMenken & @Lin_Manuel Miranda. pic.twitter.com/lXp0p2mVrE
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Pinocchio
There’s also a live-action Pinocchio coming to Disney+, starring ma boi Tom Hanks.
Peep the trailer below:
One of Disney’s all-time classics is coming to #DisneyPlus with the new live-action retelling of Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis. ✨ pic.twitter.com/44bHbFRhMe
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) December 11, 2020
Sister Act 3
FUCK YES!!!!! The long-rumoured third iteration of the iconic ’90s story Sister Act is officially a-go, feat. goddess Whoopi Goldberg as the lead star and producer.
It’s set to premiere exclusively on Disney+.
Sister Act 3 is in development! 🎤 @WhoopiGoldberg returns to star and produce, with @TylerPerry as producer as well. Sister Act 3 will premiere on @DisneyPlus.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Peter Pan & Wendy
Peter Pan & Wendy will be flying to Disney+, feat. Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell and Jude Law as Captain Hook.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Enchanted Sequel
The charming Amy Adams is set to don her gorg blue dress again for an Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted.
Coming soon to Disney+.
Hocus Pocus 2
Your Halloween spells worked, witches, ‘cos Hocus Pocus 2 is officially in the werks and will fly via broomstick onto Disney+.
A new Zac Efron flick
We’ve been dealt the devastating blow that honorary Aussie Zac Efron will be leaving us soon to film a modern take on the hilarious ’80s comedy Three Men and a Baby, as previously announced.
It’s set to premiere on Disney+ in 2022 (which means we have plenty more Zefron Down Under time to look forward to).
Get ready for a modern take on the hilarious ’80s comedy Three Men and a Baby starring @ZacEfron! This is slated for a 2022 release on @DisneyPlus.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Kardashians (???)
The Kardashians have inked some kind of special deal because OF COURSE they have.
According to a tweet, the Kardashian Jenners will “create new global content under a multi-year deal, to stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and in multiple territories on Star internationally”.
Not sure what that means for us, but I’m bloody keen to find out!
The Kardashian Jenners will create new global content under a multi-year deal, to stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and in multiple territories on Star internationally. pic.twitter.com/dqO3MVaPKB
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Mighty Ducks
Millennials, rejoice! The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers is set to continue the legacy of hockey’s finest. Picking up where the movies ended, the series sees Emilio Estevez return as Gordon Bombay and Gilmore Girl Lauren Graham is joining the crew.
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers continues the legacy of hockey’s finest fowls. 🏒 The series picks up where the films left off. Emilio Estevez returns as Gordon Bombay and @thelaurengraham is joining the flock. Coming to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/r6JwLDYzmx
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Black Panther 2
What’s bound to be an absolute tear-jerker, Black Panther 2, will hit cinemas in July 22.
To honour the late Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, his character will not be recast, and instead the film will explore the world of Wakanda.
Black Panther 2, opening July 8, 2022, is being written & directed by Ryan Coogler. Honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy & portrayal of T’Challa, @MarvelStudios will not recast the character, but will explore the world of Wakanda & the rich characters introduced in the first film.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Loki
Cop your first look at the Loki series, coming to Disney+ on May 2021, below:
“Glorious.”
Loki, an Original Series from Marvel Studios, is coming May 2021 to #DisneyPlus. @lokiofficial pic.twitter.com/gqT7AKur2y
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 11, 2020
Groot series
Your fave tree Groot is finally receiving the recognition he deserves via a new spesh, I Am Groot.
Everyone’s favorite little tree, Baby Groot, will star in a series of shorts on @DisneyPlus featuring several new and unusual characters.
I Am Groot, an Original Series from @MarvelStudios, is coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/6IiRzpIrYF
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Thor: Love and Thunder
One of the greatest players in the DC universe, Christian Bale, heads to Marvel as he’s been cast in Thor: Love and Thunder as the film’s villain.
Academy Award-winning actor Christian Bale will join the cast of Thor: Love and Thunder as the villain Gorr the God Butcher. In theaters May 6, 2022. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/kByHkyJp6o
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
This is just a few of many, many announcements! I recommend you jump onto Twitter ASAP to peep more tea as it’s spilled.
