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Netflix’s November 2025 Roster to Add Eddie Murphy’s Notable Comedy Movies!!

Netflix subscribers who are also fans of beloved comedian and actor Eddie Murphy have much to look forward to as some of the actor’s most beloved movies are soon coming to the platform. The streaming giant is all set to welcome two fan-favorite titles, featuring Murphy in the lead, next month, followed by a dedicated documentary centering around the illustrious career of the iconic stand-up … Continue reading Netflix’s November 2025 Roster to Add Eddie Murphy’s Notable Comedy Movies!!

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Disney and NBCUniversal Sueing AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement!!

The first official shots have been fired in Hollywood’s war with generative AI, with Disney and NBCUniversal at the forefront. On Tuesday, the two entertainment giants filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI start-up Midjourney after the companies alleged Midjourney‘s website “displays hundreds, if not thousands, of images generated by its Image Service at the request of its subscribers that infringe Plaintiffs’ Copyrighted … Continue reading Disney and NBCUniversal Sueing AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement!!

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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Dethroned ‘Frozen’ to Become Second Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

As it nears the end of its remarkable theatrical run, Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie has passed what might be its final major milestone at the box office. The animated video game adaptation has been playing in theaters worldwide for about two months now, and during this time, it has broken numerous box office records. But earlier this week, Super Mario achieved its biggest … Continue reading ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Dethroned ‘Frozen’ to Become Second Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

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‘Shrek 5’ and a Donkey Spin-Off in the Works!!

Another 3D animation that’s loved all around the world is about to hit the five-film mark. After we got hit with news that Toy Story would return to cinemas with a fifth installment already in early development, Illumination Studios CEO, Chris Meledandri, sat down with Variety to reveal that Shrek 5 is in the works – and the whole main cast has been tapped to … Continue reading ‘Shrek 5’ and a Donkey Spin-Off in the Works!!

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. My Take – For about a decade, the ‘Shrek’ franchise undoubtedly dominated the box office, and at the time was the only animated juggernaut … Continue reading Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Review!!

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DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Opening Logo Sequence!! Check It Out!!

Animation fans young and old will recall the familiar tune and look of the Moon Child for DreamWorks, and the animation studio has now revealed a new opener for their films. Keeping the framework of the iconic score, the new intro features some of DreamWorks‘ most familiar faces, from Shrek‘s titular character, Fiona, and Donkey to Kung Fu Panda‘s Po. This new intro helps to … Continue reading DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Opening Logo Sequence!! Check It Out!!

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‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’: New Trailer Sees the Swashbuckling Feline Adventuring with Fresh Facial Hair!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Directed – Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado Starring (voices of) – Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’: New Trailer Sees the Swashbuckling Feline Adventuring with Fresh Facial Hair!! Check It Out!!

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‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Trailer Sees the Swashbuckling Feline Embark on an New Adventure!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Directed – Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado Starring (voices of) – Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Trailer Sees the Swashbuckling Feline Embark on an New Adventure!! Check It Out!!

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‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Trailer Sees the Return of the Swashbuckling Cat!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Directed – Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado Starring (voices of) – Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Trailer Sees the Return of the Swashbuckling Cat!! Check It Out!!

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‘Puss in Boots 2’: Florence Pugh and Olivia Colman Join Animated Sequel!!

Universal and DreamWorks are gearing up for the long-awaited film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, a sequel to the studio’s 2011 movie Puss in Boots. Per an exclusive with Deadline, the new film will see the addition of several new cast members along with the return of Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws, Puss’ love interest from the first film. Antonio Banderas returns to play … Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots 2’: Florence Pugh and Olivia Colman Join Animated Sequel!!

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‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’: Joel Crawford to Direct Sequel; Release set for September 23, 2022!!

Universal has finally set a release date for the Puss in Boots sequel, which also now has an official title, according to a report by Deadline. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish will premiere September 23, 2022, and will bring back the smooth feline in a new adventure, following the commercial success of the 2011 Shrek spin-off. The sequel will bring back Antonio Banderas to voice … Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’: Joel Crawford to Direct Sequel; Release set for September 23, 2022!!

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NFPB Adds ‘The Dark Knight’, and 24 Others to Registry!!

Every year, the National Film Preservation Board ads 25 movies to the National Film Registry which are deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. The Registry aims for a mix of popular movies (that always make headlines and bring more attention to their work) and silent/independent movies that may not be as splashy but are no less worthy of inclusion. This year the big titles include … Continue reading NFPB Adds ‘The Dark Knight’, and 24 Others to Registry!!

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‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

Within the vague Variety write-up about a potential Black Widow release date change, which seems all-but-inevitable given the somewhat disastrous stateside response to Tenet and the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the seasonal flu, creating a super-charged twin-demic in coming months, was a morsel that Disney and Pixar’s Soul, the latest film from Up and Inside Out director Pete Docter, would be headed … Continue reading ‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

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‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

Paramount and Skydance have announced that the original animated musical Spellbound will hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022 — nine months after the release of Skydance Animation’s first original feature, Luck. Vicky Jenson, who co-directed Shrek with Andrew Adamson, will direct from a script by Mulan scribes Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin as well as The Lion King writer Linda Woolverton. The story is set … Continue reading ‘Spellbound’: ‘Shrek’ Co-Director Vicky Jenson to Helm Animated Movie for Skydance and Paramount!!

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‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Uglydolls’ Director Kelly Asbury Passes Away!!

Kelly Asbury, the respected animator who directed such films as Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Shrek 2 and Gnomeo & Juliet, has died. He was 60. Asbury died Friday at his home in Encino after a long battle with cancer, rep Nancy Newhouse Porter confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “This was one of the most admired and beloved people in the industry,” she said. Most recently, Asbury helmed the STX … Continue reading ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Uglydolls’ Director Kelly Asbury Passes Away!!

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Peacock Pushes Most Original Series Launch to 2021!!

NBC’s streaming service Peacock is still on track to launch this July, with an initial rollout on Comcast beginning this month. However, as reported by Variety, the service will be launching without most of its planned original series, which have all been put on hold due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and pushed to 2021. “The majority of our original productions have been paused,” said … Continue reading Peacock Pushes Most Original Series Launch to 2021!!

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‘Peacock’: NBCUniversal Reveals Release Date and Programming Lineup for Streaming Service!!!

NBCUniversal today announced the title, launch date, and programming lineup for its new streaming service, which will be called Peacock. Launching in April 2020 with over 15,000 hours of content, the service will feature TV originals and classics alongside films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and more. The service will be both advertising and subscription supported, but a price point has yet … Continue reading ‘Peacock’: NBCUniversal Reveals Release Date and Programming Lineup for Streaming Service!!!

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Disney Animation’s Rich Moore Moves to Sony Pictures Animation!!

In a big get for Sony Pictures Animation, the studio has nabbed director Rich Moore. Moore, who worked on The Simpsons and Futurama before creating hits for Disney with Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia, and Ralph Breaks the Internet, will now be taking his talents to the up-and-coming SPA, which is coming off one of its better years after earning an Oscar for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. … Continue reading Disney Animation’s Rich Moore Moves to Sony Pictures Animation!!

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‘Puss in Boots 2’: ‘Spider-Verse’ Director to Helm Sequel for DreamWorks!!

Just days after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse took home the Best Animated Feature Academy Award, Deadline reports that the film’s co-director Bob Persichetti is set to helm the sequel…to Puss in Boots, the 2011 Shrek spin-off starring Antonio Banderas as the voice of a sword-fielding rogue who also happens to be a cat who wears hats like a real human man. It makes sense, though, at least money-wise. … Continue reading ‘Puss in Boots 2’: ‘Spider-Verse’ Director to Helm Sequel for DreamWorks!!

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‘Shrek’ Reboot on the Way from ‘Minions’ Chris Meledandri!!!

For the better part of a decade, Shrek enjoyed a successful run of sequels and spin-off series without ever a serious whisper of a reboot. Now, 17 years after Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson‘s animated adaptation of William Steig‘s book made ogres, onions, and talking donkeys famous, Universal Pictures has decided it’s time to revisit the highly lucrative family-friendly property. And the talent who’s been … Continue reading ‘Shrek’ Reboot on the Way from ‘Minions’ Chris Meledandri!!!

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‘The Croods 2’ Cancelled at DreamWorks Animation!!

DreamWorks Animation has been developing a sequel to the 2013 animated feature The Croods ever since that film proved to be a smashing box office success, but now over three years later, the studio is calling quits. Per Variety, DreamWorks Animation has opted to scrap plans for The Croods 2 despite the fact that they just hired new writers for the project, brothers Kevin and … Continue reading ‘The Croods 2’ Cancelled at DreamWorks Animation!!

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‘Shrek 5’ and Edgar Wright’s Animated Film ‘Shadows’ Set for 2019!!

Back in April, NBCUniversal announced its intent to acquire DreamWorks Animation, thus giving the corporation another infusion of family-oriented animated entertainment to compliment the already lucrative Illumination Entertainment (the studio behind the Despicable Me movies, The Secret Life of Pets, and more). And unsurprisingly, this acquisition has come with expectations; specifically for what franchises NBCUniversal wants in active development. According to THR, NBCUniversal plans to greenlight two DreamWorks Animation … Continue reading ‘Shrek 5’ and Edgar Wright’s Animated Film ‘Shadows’ Set for 2019!!

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More ‘Shrek’ Sequels Are Probably on the Way!!

It’s hard to remember now that the animation genre has become so diverse and complex, but 2001’s Shrek was just as groundbreaking for the realm of animated feature films as 1994’s Toy Story. It marked DreamWorks Animation’s first foray into the new territory of CG animated films, and spurred by his ousting from Disney Animation after overseeing films like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, DreamWorks Animation head Jeffrey Katzenberg set about … Continue reading More ‘Shrek’ Sequels Are Probably on the Way!!

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NBCUniversal Buys DreamWorks Animation for Nearly $4 Billion!!

In a massive purchase of one of the last remaining independent and publicly traded studios, Comcast’s NBCUniversal has made a deal to acquire DreamWorks Animation, a deal that values the animation studio at $3.8 billion. DWA CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg had long been looking for a buyer for the studio, courting such suitors as Japan’s SoftBank and even Hasbro, but nothing materialized. Until now. Katzenberg will … Continue reading NBCUniversal Buys DreamWorks Animation for Nearly $4 Billion!!

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