Disney’s latest live-action Peter Pan and Wendy trailer gives us a glimpse of J.M. Barrie’s novel and Disney’s 1953’s animated-hit Peter Pan. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the film, including the cast, storyline, and release date.

A live-action remake: Peter Pan & Wendy

The trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy offers a glimpse into the world of Neverland, where the story is set. It begins with a shot of Wendy caught up at the shore seemingly perplexed. From there, the trailer introduces several key characters, including Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tinkerbell. It also showcases some of the film’s stunning visuals, with lush forests, sparkling waterfalls, and vibrant colors.

Peter Pan & Wendy: Characters, Cast and Director

The trailer offers a closer look at the actors who will be portraying the beloved characters from J.M. Barrie’s classic story. Ever Anderson, daughter of actress Milla Jovovich, plays Wendy Darling, while Alexander Molony stars as Peter Pan. Captain Hook is played by Jude Law, who appears to bring a darker and more brooding edge to the character. Tinkerbell is portrayed by Yara Shahidi with a dash of CGI animation. And though the iconic Disney fairy doesn’t have any dialogue in the trailer, she is shown flitting around and casting her signature pixie dust.

Peter Pan & Wendy is directed and co-written by David Lowery, who aimed to craft a film that honors both the original J.M. Barrie text and Walt Disney’s animated adaptation. Lowery wanted to “invigorate our retelling with emotional sincerity, an open heart, and a grand yearning for adventure.”

Peter Pan & Wendy’s Plots and Themes

Aside from being a live-action adaptation, the Peter Pan & Wendy trailer also hints at the diversity among the cast and girls among the Lost Boys. However, some superfans of the original book and film have criticized the changes, leading to a debate about the “woke agenda” of the film. The trailer doesn’t give away too much about the film’s plot, but it does offer some hints as to what viewers can expect. We see Wendy and her brothers fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, where they encounter all manner of magical creatures and have thrilling adventures. There are hints of danger as well, with Captain Hook and his pirate crew lurking in the shadows. The themes of the original story, such as the joys of childhood and the fear of growing up, are also likely to be explored.

Film Locations

Peter Pan & Wendy was filmed in several locations, including the Faroe Islands and Newfoundland.

Visuals and Special Effects

The trailer showcases some of the stunning visuals and special effects that will be featured in the film. From the lush forests and sparkling waterfalls of Neverland to the vibrant colors of the characters’ costumes, the film looks like it will be a feast for the eyes. There are also plenty of special effects, from the way the characters fly through the air to Tinkerbell’s glowing pixie dust. It remains to be seen how the film will hold up over its entire runtime, but the trailer certainly suggests that it will be a visually impressive spectacle.

Audience Expectations

As a beloved classic, Peter Pan has a lot of nostalgic appeal for many viewers. As such, Peter Pan & Wendy trailer likely appeals more to those who grew up with the story, as well as younger viewers who are new to the tale. With a talented cast, stunning visuals, and plenty of adventure, the film seems poised to be a hit with audiences of all ages. However, as with any adaptation of a beloved story, there may also be some skepticism and criticism from die-hard fans who are protective of the original material.

When and Where Peter Pan & Wendy Will Premiere

Peter Pan & Wendy will be exclusively available for streaming on Disney+ starting April 28, 2023.

Is there a Peter Pan & Wendy trailer?

Yes, Disney+ released the first full trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy earlier this month. The trailer features Molony and Anderson in the titular roles, along with Shahidi as Tinker Bell and Law as Captain Hook. In case you missed it, here’s the official trailer once more.

Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy is a much-awaited film that promises to entertain viewers of all ages. The live-action adaptation features a diverse cast, with fresh faces that will give a new perspective to the beloved classic tale. The film will be exclusively available for streaming on Disney+ in April, and we can’t wait to see what Lowery has in store for us.

Marvel Studios has officially unveiled a new addition to its roster of superheroes. Kahhori, a Native American character, is set to make an appearance in the upcoming second season of the highly anticipated animated series, What If…?.

While the release of the said season on the Disney+ platform may not be imminent, fans have been kept informed through leaks, rumors, and merchandise releases. As such, there is a general understanding of what the upcoming season will entail. And thanks to Marvel Studio’s official press release, we now have a better understanding of Kahhori’s story and her part in the grander scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Read the complete press release below.

Meet Kahhori, The Newest Super Hero in Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’

‘What If…?’ asks what would happen if the Tesseract fell to Earth and landed in the sovereign Haudenosaunee Confederacy before the colonization of America.

Marvel Studios’ animated anthology streaming series What If…? flips the script on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways and creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities. Those possibilities continue to expand in the second season, as Marvel Studios introduces new stories, and new Super Heroes, to the MCU. We are excited to share a look at one of those new characters: the all-new Marvel Super Hero Kahhori.

What If…? asks what would happen if the Tesseract fell to Earth and landed in the sovereign Haudenosaunee Confederacy before the colonization of America.

The Tesseract takes on a new life and a new mythology, transforming a lake into a gateway to the stars and leading Kahhori, a young Mohawk woman, on a quest to discover her power.

Written by Ryan Little (What If…? ), the episode was created in close collaboration with members of the Mohawk Nation like historian Doug George and Mohawk language expert Cecelia King to ensure cultural authenticity. The episode takes place in the Mohawk language and is informed by the history of the Akwesasne region in what is now upstate New York.

Doug George is excited for viewers to see the episode. “It tells a remarkable story from a Native-Mohawk perspective which is truly unique and historical, and will give the viewers a new, challenging and entertaining perspective on this land’s first peoples. The story is dramatic, the characters fully realized, and the action sequences are breathtaking,” says George. “The episode is exceptional in another sense–it is done with the complete cooperation of the Mohawk people from dialogue to adornment.”

Added Little, “I had a wonderful writing mentor who worked extensively with the Indigenous community in upstate New York, and I was excited to draw on that experience to build an entirely original corner of the MCU with storylines for new Indigenous heroes written from a place of respect for past generations and optimism for future ones. Kahhori, pronounced ‘KAH-HORTI,’ is a real, Wolf Clan name, meaning ‘she stirs the forest’ or is someone who motivates those around her. In her debut adventure, Kahhori will have to live up to her name to recruit powerful allies into the fight to save her people and change the course of history forever.”

Director Bryan Andrews (What If…? ), Executive Producer A.C. Bradley (What If…? , Ms. Marvel), Story Editor Matthew Chauncey (What If…? ) and the entire production team also worked with members the Mohawk Nation to design Kahhori’s look and environment, and to help incorporate traditional Mohawk music to use in the score.

Kahhori marks a significant new edition to the pantheon of Marvel Super Heroes. Ahead of her debut on Disney+, FUNKO is celebrating Kahhori with a special glow-in-the-dark Funko Vinyl Soda that teases the new hero’s cosmic powers.

The Funko Vinyl Soda collectible will be on sale March 29, exclusively at Wal-Mart retailers.

Zootopia, the beloved computer-animated movie from Disney, made its way to the silver screen several years ago and was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from both moviegoers and critics. The film captured the hearts of many and went on to receive numerous accolades, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a Critics Choice Award. It also achieved tremendous commercial success, ranking as the fourth-highest-grossing film in 2016. This time around, we might find ourselves visiting the bustling city once more – Zootopia 2 is confirmed and we’re just excited about it.

Disney CEO Bob Iger has officially confirmed that a sequel to Zootopia is currently in the works. The announcement was made during a Q1 earnings call on February 8, as reported by IGN. Iger promised an exciting future for Disney and Pixar’s animated films, revealing plans for Frozen III and Toy Story 5 in addition to Zootopia 2. While specific details about these projects have not yet been revealed, fans can take comfort in the knowledge that Zootopia 2 is confirmed and is definitely happening.

Prior to Bob Iger’s confirmation, the possibility of a Zootopia sequel was very much up in the air. There was a significant gap between the film’s initial release and Disney’s announcement of a sequel. However, rumors about a potential sequel started circulating almost immediately after the first movie hit theaters. The film’s directors had expressed early interest in exploring more of the Zootopia universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zootopia director Bryon Howard shared the following sentiment:

I think we all loved the world so much and got so attached to the characters, that we actually got a little sad when the film finally came out [because] we felt like, ‘Well, we’re kind of done with it.’ And it’s nice that there’s this potential for it to get bigger.”

For a number of years, there were persistent rumors that a sequel to Zootopia was in the works, with some even speculating about a tentative release date. However, despite the buzz, there was no official confirmation or production schedule for the project. Consequently, discussions about Zootopia 2 remained entirely speculative until Disney finally announced the sequel almost seven years after the release of the first movie.

So what do you think of this latest Zootopia 2 development? Are you excited to see this future film? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

LEGO fan site Brickshow.com has just released some juicy info that LEGO and Disney fans would like to watch out. 2023 marks 100 years of Disney since the media giant was founded by brothers Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney in 1923. And for this year, it seems that LEGO is jumping on the festivities bandwagon with a highly rumored new collectible minifigure series said to launch in May of this year.

According to reports compiled by the Brickshow team, we can expect a total of 18 Disney characters – both old and new – to be given the iconic LEGO minifigure treatment. Given the wealth of films that Disney produced during the past century, it is certainly a challenge to boil down the final selections to 18. Here are the Disney characters that are rumored to become official LEGO minifigs.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (from classic Disney shorts)

 

Pinocchio with a fish bowl (from Pinocchio, 1940)

 

Jiminy Cricket with Umbrella (from Pinocchio, 1940)

 

Sorcerer Mickey with Bucket and Mop (from Fantasia, 1940)

 

Princess Tiana with printed 2×3 tile (from Princess and the Frog, 2009)

 

Dr. Facilier with printed 1×2 tile and walking stick (from Princess and the Frog, 2009)

 

Queen of Hearts (from Alice in Wonderland, 1951)

 

Princess Aurora with owl figure (from Sleeping Beauty, 1959)

 

Mulan with Cri-Kee (from Mulan, 1998 )

 

Ernesto de la Cruz with Guitar (from Coco, 2017)

 

Miguel Rivera with Guitar and Dante the dog (from Coco, 2017)

 

Pocahontas with 1×1 round tile with compass print (from Pocahontas, 1995)

 

Cruella de Vil with Dalmatian (from 101 Dalmatians, 1961)

 

Robin Hood with Bow (from Robin Hood, 1973)

 

Prince John with Bag (from Robin Hood, 1973)

 

Stitch with four arms and ray guns (from Lilo and Stitch, 2002)

 

Baymax with red hoverboard (from Big Hero Six, 2014)

 

Evil Queen with Magic Mirror (from Snow White, 1937)

 

As it is but a rumor, I strongly advise that you take this with a pinch of salt. It’s surely great to see these Disney characters take center stage as far as LEGO is concerned. We’ll have to wait and see if this rumor turns out to be true. In the meantime be sure, to keep tabs on our blog site for more updates as we celebrate 100 Years of Disney.

 

While MCU fans can expect Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to be streamed on Disney+ on February 1, we’re in for another treat as its physical media counterpart will be out on February 7. What makes it more memorable is that fans who prefer physical media will have the opportunity to purchase the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Limited Edition SteelBooks in two variants.

The home video release will include bonus content not available on streaming platforms, such as an audio commentary by director and co-writer Ryan Coogler and co-writer Joe Robert Cole. In addition, the release will feature deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, and a gag reel.

Best Buy will offer two limited-edition SteelBook designs for collectors. The first design features the warriors of Wakanda, created by Dorothea Taylor while the second includes characters like Namor, Namora, and Attuma and showcases the world of Talokan. The artwork for the second design, which is inspired by Mesoamerican culture, was created by Orlando Arocena.

Taylor and Arocena have this say about the inspiration behind their SteelBook designs. Watch the video below.

Additionally, Walmart will have an exclusive 4K Ultra HD edition available with unique artwork and a limited-edition Black Panther enamel pin as you can see below.

Here are some of the bonus features that you can expect from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Limited Edition SteelBooks:

Gag Reel – Take a look at some of the lighthearted moments on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Audio Commentary – Listen to Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw discuss the film.

Featurettes

• Envisioning Two Worlds – Uncover the making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever through the lens and leadership of co-writer/director Ryan Coogler, production designer Hannah Beachler, and costume designer Ruth Carter.
• Passing the Mantle – Follow the evolution of the Black Panther through the films. In tracing Shuri, Ramonda, and Riri’s journeys through the film, this featurette explores what legacy ultimately means in Wakanda and how it will resonate with MCU viewers for years to come.

Deleted Scenes

• Outside The Scope – Okoye has a shocking standoff with Ayo and the Dora Milaje. Aneka makes a challenging decision.
• The Upstairs Toilet – Ross infiltrates the NSA in disguise in an attempt to uncover information.
• Daughter of the Border – After a conversation with her Uncle, Okoye is faced with a daunting choice.
• Anytime, Anywhere – In Haiti, Shuri and Okoye share a bittersweet moment.

 

Take note that these bonus features may be different among retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart. Will you be picking up these collectible SteelBooks later on? Let me know in the comments below.

We’re just four months away before we see Disney’s iconic mermaid princess make a comeback. The live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid is scheduled to debut in cinemas on May 26, and it looks like we’re getting a sneak peek at how the live-action Ursula and Triton will turn out on the big screen.

Thanks to what seems to be leaked images of the latest Funko Pops tie-in series for the film, we now get our first look at the live cinematic versions of these two underwater titans. Shared by an Instagram user named J-Luke (@kaihong_11), we now get a pretty cool image of live-action Ursula and Triton. Take a look.

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At a glance, the designs appear quite similar to the original. Understandably, not much could be altered due to the simplicity of the designs, but even small details, such as Melissa McCarthy’s interpretation of Ursula, seem to be well-adapted. For example, Ursula still has the characteristic grey-purple skin. However, the tentacles are blue rather than purple. It is possible that some color elements did not translate perfectly into the film.

Javier Bardem will portray Triton, who maintains his recognizable long hair and beard from the animated version. It also reveals Jonah Hauer-King’s rendition of Prince Eric. The initial teaser gives us a promising preview of the live-action adaptation, but we will have to wait longer to see how accurately the designs for characters such as Flounder (voiced by Jacob Tremblay), Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Digs), and Scuttle (voiced by Awkwafina) have been adopted. It is possible that a future trailer will provide a clearer view. But for now, we just have to cross our fingers in anticipation and mark calendars on May 26.

Well, this came as a surprise. According to a recent federal ruling, Marvel Studios and other Hollywood movie studios can now be sued for releasing misleading movie trailers. As reported by Variety, U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson ruled on Wednesday that movie studios, including Marvel Studios, can now be sued for presenting misleading information about the appearances of actors in film trailers.

In fairness to Marvel Studios, MCU trailers have not intentionally misled audiences, but they have occasionally included footage that was not included in the final film or footage that was altered to avoid revealing spoilers. Remember that scene from the Avengers: Infinity War trailer where we were all led to believe that Hulk is just ready to smash it at the Battle of Wakanda? But as we all know by now, the Hulk eventually was under duress and did not very well cooperate with Banner at that time. This is understandable considering that a major plot point might be given away too early if the Hulk was eventually revealed not to be actively engaging during the said battle. On a similar note, the much-hyped trailer of Spider-Man: No Way Home also kept some secrets from the audience when film editors deliberately concealed the spider identities of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield by removing any references to them in a particular shot from the trailer.

The ruling was eventually the result of a lawsuit filed against Universal (which may also be applied to Marvel Studios and other film companies moving forward), for releasing misleading trailers concerning its 2019 film Yesterday which featured Ana de Armas despite her not appearing in the final film.

In his ruling, Judge Wilson rejected Universal’s claim that movie trailers should be considered “artistic, expressive work” and treated as “non-commercial” speech. He argued that trailers, at their core, are designed to sell a movie and therefore should be considered commercial speech. This applies to movie trailers as well, when a significant portion of the trailer is so off the mark from the movie that it constitutes a form of deception to “reasonable consumers”.

Clearly, Marvel Studios may also need to tread this ruling carefully. I have to admit that I find this ruling a bit like walking on a tightrope since it will most likely depend on the perception of moviegoers if they felt that they were duped or deceived by any particular trailer. Marvel and Disney may need to flex their creative muscles even more to balance between presenting truthful content and revealing only that much to spark conversation and interest around their future films.

So far, we have already seen the trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and it’s kind of hard to tell when and where on these trailers (if there is one, to begin with) was there any form of “deception” or changes on their respective scenes. Frankly, I don’t mind if Marvel Studios will throw in a couple of misdirects on their trailers so as to avoid any potential spoilers. But the law is the law, and we just have to wait and see once these films are released eventually.