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Indie Horror Showcase by DreadXP and The MIX Returns on October 24

2024/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Industry News, News
The horror maestros at DreadXP are excited to announce the 2024 edition of The Indie Horror Showcase, a celebration of upcoming nightmarish games made by game developers across the world. The showcase aims to highlight the best horror from indie creators and engage a very active community that is always looking for the next great unsettling adventure and big scares. Set to air on October 24th, 2024, and brought to you in partnership with The Media Indie Exchange with support from acclaimed developers and publishers, submissions are now open and will be available until September 16th.
Last year’s showcase was a massive success, showing over 60 trailers and announcements to an estimated live viewership of over 50,000, and with additional post-showcase trailer viewership in excess of 3 million views across all the included titles. The Indie Horror Showcase was home to world-first announcements such as the launch day trailer for World of Horror, the announcement of the Monster Prom 3 x Cult of the Lamb collaboration, and the first teaser trailer for Amanda the Adventurer 2. The show is a space to elevate a wide selection of open-submission work from developers of all sizes in the indie horror scene, all in addition to the announcements and trailers of partners. For this year’s showcase, publisher DreadXP and partner, The MIX, are once again working together to maximize visibility for the titles selected for this year’s livestream.
The selection of games and highlights for this year’s showcase will be announced at a later date. The teams involved encourage everyone making a horror (or horror-adjacent) game to apply and be part of a community that comes back mightier each year with even more deadly scares and twisted dreams.
For more information:
Details and submissions: http://indiehorrorshowcase.com
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Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond Offers New Ways to Establish Your Political Legacy

2024/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Dear World Leaders, Generals, Master Strategists, Politicians, Prime Ministers, Kings, Emperors, and other Rulers! We are delighted to bring you news of the new features in the latest installment in Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee’s grand strategy series – Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond – which is set to release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year.

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond places you at the helm of a modern state, where your decisions will shape the future of the world. Developers Jujubee are constantly striving for realism and complexity, offering a true-to-life experience of the challenges faced by contemporary leaders. Realpolitiks 3 offers a whole host of new features for would-be leaders to sink their teeth into – Here’s just a brief taster of how this latest edition will raise your leadership skills to new heights.

New Combat System: Realpolitiks 3 has revolutionised the series’ combat system. Units can now move freely across the map, with battles taking place along fronts in various provinces, allowing for a more strategic approach to military management. Air support can now be used to bolster your forces, and new possibilities are introduced with the inclusion of battles in Earth’s orbit and on other planets. Prepare for new challenges, as you will now need to manage not only land, naval, and air forces, but also space armies! The series has now moved away from separate battlefields and micromanagement of units, focusing instead on grand strategic decisions that can determine the fate of entire nations.

The Role of the Head of State, Politicians, and Parties: The role of the head of state and other key political figures has been significantly expanded. Your leader can gain experience and new skills, becoming a more effective ruler over time. However, beware of character flaws that may impact your governing skills – will you manage a state led by a gambler or a less-than-brilliant leader? You can also hire specialists for your ministries to leverage their abilities and create political dynasties. Choose from 18 new political systems, including anarchy, technocracy, or military junta, and shape your government according to your vision.

Space Exploration and Colonization: Take your ambitions to new heights with the ability to colonize the Moon and other planets in our Solar System. The scope of Realpolitiks 1’s colonization has returned, but in a completely new format. In addition to traditional military operations, you can now explore space, develop new technologies, and establish bases in interplanetary space. Space expansion becomes a key element of your strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth.

New Building System: Provincial development has taken on a new significance in Realpolitiks 3. Players can now build multiple structures within a single province, depending on its level of development. Watch as road networks and cities expand, reflecting your progress and strategy. Every investment decision becomes more crucial, with infrastructure development being a key to success.

New “Way of Life” Mechanic: Realpolitiks 3 is introducing a new mechanic that defines a country’s current “Way of Life.” This mechanic is not directly related to the current political system or parameters, but rather signifies the long-term attitude and expectations of the population. Points are earned by the head of state and government officials. Politicians now have a new parameter—Ideology, which influences the “Way of Life” by steadily guiding the nation towards certain traits, such as authoritarianism or liberalism. These changes define the long-term development and policies of the state.

Leader and Political System Customization: At the start of the game, players will be able to choose their political system and customize your initial leader. Will you govern your state with an iron fist as a military dictator, or lead as a democratic ruler with a liberal approach? The choice is yours, and every decision has its consequences.

Grand Strategy Engine and Cutting-Edge Technology: Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee are excited to introduce a suite of groundbreaking technologies that elevate the game beyond its predecessors. The new Grand Strategy Engine, along with their proprietary Strategy Forge tools and the advanced AI system GS-AIM, mark a significant leap forward in their development capabilities. These state-of-the-art technologies not only distinguish this installment from previous entries but also address some of the critical issues players experienced in Realpolitiks 2.

Thanks to the Grand Strategy Engine, players can now enjoy much shorter save and load times, making for a more seamless and immersive gameplay experience. The Strategy Forge tools have empowered the game’s designers to create more intricate and dynamic game systems, ensuring a deeper and more engaging strategy experience. Meanwhile, the GS-AIM provides smarter and more responsive AI, offering a more challenging and realistic opponent in both diplomatic and military engagements. With these innovations, Jujubee has not only improved the overall stability and performance of the game but has also acheived the highest standard in the grand strategy genre.

And that was just a brief taster of what awaits you in Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond when it launches on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG later this year. Get ready to step into the world of Realpolitiks 3 – a simulator that will make you feel like a true leader!

Terminator: Survivors Delayed Until 2025

2024/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

NACON and NACON Studio Milan announced that the early access release on PC (Steam) for Terminator: Survivors, originally scheduled for 24 October 2024, has been put back until 2025. The teams need more time to build a post-apocalyptic world that lives up to the franchise, and to provide an experience that fully meets the players’ expectations.

Marco Ponte, CEO & Creative Director of NACON Studio Milan, made the following statement: “This deferral of the game’s release was a tough decision to make, however we believe that this additional time will enable us to ensure that our vision of the post-apocalyptic world of Terminator™ meets the expected level of quality.

On behalf of the NACON Studio Milan team, I would like to thank all the players and fans of the franchise for their enthusiastic reception of Terminator: Survivors. We are extremely proud to have this opportunity to work on such an iconic franchise as Terminator, and are eager to reveal more of it to you. Thank you all for support… We’ll be back.”

Disney Honors 14 New Disney Legends at 2024 D23 Expo

2024/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

This evening, during an over-the-top ceremony that capped off a historic D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event weekend, The Walt Disney Company honored 14 new Disney Legends who have left an indelible mark on the company’s historic legacy. The 2024 honorees included Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.

This year’s ceremony, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, was the largest in the 37 years since the first Disney Legend was honored, with a Hollywood-level production that brought the magic of this historic event to even greater heights. And for the first time ever, the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning Monday, August 12 at 2pm PT/5pm ET.

Disney CEO Bob Iger welcomed guests to the ceremony and highlighted the historical significance of the award.

“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company bestows,” Iger said. “It’s presented as a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and, above all, a sincere expression of our deep gratitude. Disney Legends are bound by the special place they have earned in our history for their tremendous contributions in service of entertaining and delighting fans around the globe.”

Each Disney Legend was honored by a special video tribute and surprise guest appearances, including popular film, television, and music stars, devoted Disney cast members, and major musical ensemble performances.

2024 Disney Legends Award Presentations

Harrison Ford, with a special presentation from Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger.

  • Speaking to Ford’s immense range and the iconic characters he originated, Iger noted, “He is the definition of the leading man, who stands alone in a category all his own.”
  • A tribute video honoring Ford featured commentary from Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Karen Allen, Adam Driver, Anthony Mackie, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Daisy Ridley, Ke Huy Quan, and Disney Legend George Lucas.

Jamie Lee Curtis, with a special on-stage presentation from best friend Jodie Foster and Freakier Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan.

  • From stage, Lohan said, “Every character she plays is different, and she always brings something unique to the role.” Foster added, “She is inventive, fearless, and full of surprises.”
  • A tribute video honoring Curtis featured commentary from fellow Disney Legend James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Kelly Ripa, with a special on-stage presentation from Ryan Seacrest.

  • While presenting the award to his longtime friend and former “Live” co-host, Seacrest said, “You truly are the definition of a Legend.”
  • Seacrest was also featured in a tribute video for Ripa, alongside her “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host Mark Consuelos.

Martha Blanding, with a special on-stage presentation from Derek Hough and a performance of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Disneyland Resort’s The Dapper Dans and the Disneyland Band.

  • From stage, Hough spoke to Blanding’s profound impact on every Disneyland guest she encounters: “She is a part of the foundation that makes Disneyland the happiest place on Earth.”
  • A tribute video honoring Blanding featured commentary from Dwayne Johnson, Heidi Klum, Tim O’Day, Noah Elias, and Walt Disney Company colleagues and cast members Jada Young, Clark Jones, Chris Sheppard, and Michelle Harker.

James L. Brooks, with a special animated video from The Simpsons characters and an on-stage presentation from Danny DeVito.

  • From stage, DeVito said, “Jim is a genius. He creates moments that are so funny, sad, and eloquent — unique windows into the human condition.”
  • A tribute video honoring Brooks featured commentary from the stars who voice the beloved The Simpsons characters: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, and Yeardley Smith.

Colleen Atwood, with a special on-stage presentation from director Rob Marshall.

  • Marshall commented that Atwood is the first costume designer to be honored as a Disney Legend, saying, “Simply put, there is just no one like her.”
  • A tribute video honoring Atwood featured commentary from Marshall, Colin Farrell, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Melissa McCarthy, James Bobin, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, and Eva Green.

Frank Oz, with a special on-stage presentation from Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.

  • Speaking about his friend, Docter commented on Oz’s incredible career from stage, “Frank has truly created some of the best characters in the history of entertainment.”
  • A tribute video honoring Oz featured commentary from Disney Legend Mark Hamill, Robert De Niro, and Disney Legend Steve Martin.

Miley Cyrus, with a special on-stage presentation and performance from Lainey Wilson. Wilson performed “Best of Both Worlds,” the iconic song made famous by Cyrus from Hannah Montana.

  • A tribute video honoring Cyrus featured commentary from John Travolta, Bret Michaels, and Chappell Roan.

Steve Ditko, with a special on-stage presentation from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Feige presented the award posthumously to Ditko’s nephew, Mark Ditko.

  • On Steve Ditko’s impact, Feige said, “Steve Ditko was an incredible artist and creator, and one of the original architects of the Marvel Universe.”
  • A tribute video honoring Ditko featured commentary from Feige, Disney Legend Stan Lee, and creative storytellers from Marvel, including C.B. Cebulski, Tom DeFalco, Ralph Macchio, David Bogart, and Ryan Meinerding.

Mark Henn, with a special on-stage presentation from fellow Disney Legends Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Linda Larkin, Ming-Na Wen, and Anika Noni Rose. For over 40 years, Henn helped create or animate some of the most timeless characters in Walt Disney Animation Studios history, including Tiana, Mulan, Young Simba, Jasmine, Belle, Ariel, and Mickey Mouse.

  • A tribute video honoring Henn’s work featured commentary from Tony Bancroft, John Musker, David Block, and Rachel Bibb.

Joe Rohde, with a special video message from Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE and an on-stage performance from Walt Disney World Resort’s Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe.

  • In her video, Goodall said of Rohde, “You’ve contributed so much to the success and reputation of Disney’s theme parks over the years and given so many people an exciting and wonderful day.”
  • A tribute video honoring Rohde featured commentary from Goodall, fellow Disney Legend James Cameron, Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn, and creative partners from Walt Disney Imagineering including Jeanette Lomboy, Carmen Smith, Zsolt Hormay, Emily O’Brien, Jennifer Gerstin, and Mark LaVine.
  • Originally from the Congo, in Central Africa, the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe set the rhythm at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Band member Amadou Ndaw presented Rohde with his award.

James Cameron, with a special video message from Kate Winslet and an on-stage presentation of the award from Zoë Saldaña.

  • Winslet said in her video to Cameron, “You’ve revolutionized the filmmaking process too many times to count, developing cutting-edge technology to create an immersive realistic experience for the audience.”
  • Saldaña, who will have worked with Cameron for over 16 years when Avatar 3 releases in 2025, said, “Working with you has been a wild ride. Your passion, your dedication, and your eye for detail are truly unmatched.”
  • A tribute video honoring Cameron featured commentary from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet.

Angela Bassett, with a special on-stage presentation from Ryan Coogler and the Dora Milaje from Marvel’s Black Panther.

  • Coogler praised Bassett’s profound legacy, saying, “She [has] always given these incredible larger-than-life performances that somehow still feel incredibly real and tangent. What she does is truly a gift.”
  • A tribute video honoring Bassett featured commentary from Coogler and Courtney B. Vance.

John Williams, with a special on-stage presentation from fellow Disney Legend Harrison Ford and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, followed by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s performance of some of Williams’ most iconic film scores.

  • Ford said, “For over half a century, each and every time John Williams composes a new score, he finds a way to imbue the films’ stories and characters with a timeless and essential quality. That’s because John is a storyteller.”
  • Kennedy added: “It’s no exaggeration to say that John Williams is the greatest film composer of all time. His music has transcended cinema and become a part of our global culture, touching the hearts of billions, both young and old.
  • A tribute video honoring Williams featured commentary from Ford, Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Disney Legend Mark Hamill, Ke Huy Quan, Daisy Ridley, and George Lucas.

The Disney Legends Awards is a 37-year tradition of The Walt Disney Company, which began when Fred MacMurray (The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire) was honored in 1987. Including this year’s honorees, a total of 318 Disney Legends have been named. Past Disney Legends include Tim Allen, Dame Julie Andrews, Howard Ashman, Kristen Bell, Robert Downey Jr., Annette Funicello, Whoopi Goldberg, Sir Elton John, Dame Angela Lansbury, George Lucas, Steve Martin, Alan Menken, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Ellen Pompeo, Robin Roberts, Robert and Richard Sherman, Marty Sklar, Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Walters, Ming-Na Wen, Betty White, and Robin Williams among many others.

The Sunday festivities followed two nights of marquee showcases with exciting performances and announcements from Disney Entertainment and Disney Experiences. Throughout the weekend, tens of thousands of fans from around the globe were treated to a back-to-back, specially curated slate of programming and experiences from across the worlds of Disney, including star-studded appearances, headline-grabbing announcements, and the largest show floor in D23 history. This unique and historic event allowed fans to engage with the Disney stories, characters, and brands they love on an even larger scale than ever before in a way that only Disney can.

To catch up on all the announcements from the weekend, visit D23Press.com and follow DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.

Final Day of D23 Expo 2024 Activities

2024/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

On the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, fans can expect to experience incredible offerings from across the worlds of Disney, showcasing the very best in creative storytelling, unrivaled innovation, and Disney’s powerful legacy. This event has brought together the most passionate Disney fans from every corner of the globe to experience the magic together and hear from some of their favorite stars and storytellers about what’s in store from the brands and franchises they love. Today, guests can experience specialty presentations across five stages of the Anaheim Convention Center, including a musical journey celebrating the contributions of Richard M. Sherman, as well as a trip down memory lane with the voice actors who have brought beloved animated Disney characters to life through the years.

The weekend’s festivities will conclude this evening with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at the Honda Center, honoring 14 remarkable individuals who have had a significant impact on Disney’s extraordinary legacy. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring special guests with not-to-be-missed surprise performances, this major Hollywood production will celebrate important members of Disney’s recent history and their contributions to exceptional storytelling and innovation.

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on Monday, August 12th.

Last night at the Honda Center, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests, and special musical performances closed out day two of the mega fan event.

Visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com for the full line up of offerings awaiting guests today. Included below are a few highlights, including can’t-miss shows and experiences.

Sunday, August 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center

Panels & Presentations

9:45 a.m.
Disney Legends in Conversation
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Listen in as members from the newest class of Disney Legends partake in an enlightening conversation about their storied careers. Host and Disney Legend Don Hahn will explore the careers of Martha Blanding, Mark Henn, Colleen Atwood, and Joe Rohde in this lively conversation.

11:45 a.m.
Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Join Leslie Iwerks, Bob Weis, and Wendy Lefkon for an intimate conversation spanning four decades of creating Imagineering projects from Anaheim to Paris, and Tokyo to Shanghai. Audiences will be inspired to believe any dream worth doing is worth chasing.

12:15 p.m.
Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M. Sherman
Premiere Stage
From Mary Poppins to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, a heartwarming and joyous musical tribute to our beloved Disney songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman—with unbelievable performances and delightful surprise appearances by some of the people who knew and admired him best.

1:45 p.m.
Donald Duck’s 90th Quacktacular
Walt Disney Archives Stage
We’re celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with special screenings, never-before-seen art from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, the Disney Animation artists who bring him to life, and even the voice of the duck himself!

2:45 p.m.
Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio
Premiere Stage
Take a trip behind the scenes with Disney Character Voices and join us in the studio for live recording sessions with your favorite Disney characters! (Who knows, you may even get the chance to voice a character yourself!) Featuring a variety of fan-favorite voices, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Goofy), and Dera Wilson (Daisy Duck), and many more!

3:30 p.m.
Restoring Disney Animation Classics
Hyperion Stage
Director of Restoration Kevin Schaeffer and Disney Animation artists Eric Goldberg and Michael Giamo will delve into the history of Disney’s preservation program, showcase before-and-after clips, and share how classic films are brought back to life.

5:30 p.m.
Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show
Walt Disney Archives Stage
A pop culture time travel tour to the early days of Disneyland, from the backstories and glories of the classic and long-gone attractions of Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, the original Tomorrowland, and the all-new Tomorrowland in 1967.

Show Floor Experiences

Walt Disney Archives Presents: “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show”
“A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” pays homage to vintage car shows and Americana, giving guests an up-close look at over 20 vehicles from the Archives’ collection. A “Worlds Beyond” area showcases fantastical vehicles from distant lands.

ESPN: Showcasing College Football in the Mighty Marvel Manner!
ESPN celebrates college football and the College Football Playoff! ESPN & Marvel enter a decade of collaboration honoring college football, kicking off the season with original artwork featuring university mascots inspired by classic Marvel covers.

Lightstorm
The Avatar Pavilion will be an immersive exhibit and walk-through experience inspired by the alien beauty and unique storytelling of Avatar. Guests will discover the captivating culture of the Na’vi, explore the Bioluminescent Forest, and soar through the mountains like a banshee.

Show Floor Sponsors and Licensees
More booths than ever before from some fan-favorite companies will also have activations across the show floor, including: RSVLTS’ “Workshop of Wonders” created by Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Michael and Jimmy Mulligan; a one-of-a-kind photo op from Lionel Trains featuring a surprise making its way from back-of-house at Disneyland Resort; the opportunity to be among the first to play Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed from THQ; a Disney Villains tunnel from Pandora; The Oasis at D23 connected by AT&T; Bullseye’s Playshop from Target, and much, much more. For more information on sponsors and licensees that will have booths at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com/partners.

For the full lineup of show floor pavilions that fans can experience at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com.

Talent Central Opportunities

Celebrities and creative talent behind beloved stories coming to Talent Central on Sunday include Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer; Trent Correy, Dan Abraham, and Eric Goldberg, filmmakers of Once Upon a Studio; Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Michael James Scott, Disney on Broadway’s Genie in Aladdin; Leslie Iwerks, Disney historian and filmmaker; Tony Anselmo, the official voice of Donald Duck; Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, and more.

Shopping & Merchandise

DisneyStore.com
Shop the stories you love with DisneyStore.com, the official home of genuine Disney merchandise for fans of all ages. Offering uniquely imagined special-edition products and collections, DisneyStore.com will have select items from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for sale, including Star Wars and Marvel must-haves, Disney Limited Edition Dolls, and the brand-new vinyl series, Disney Lacers, starting Monday, August 12 at 8 AM PT at DisneyStore.com/D23Event2024 while supplies last.

Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store and The Walt Disney Company Pin Store are releasing their final day of new, limited-edition pins.

To follow along with announcements from the day, follow DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.

THE SIMPSONS SEASON 35 TO LAUNCH OCTOBER 2 ON DISNEY+

2024/08/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Today at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event “The Simpsons” announced that season 35 of the hit animated series will launch October 2 on Disney+. The new season of the Emmy® Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy takes fans back to Springfield for 18 more episodes of fun with the Simpsons family.

During “The Simpsons” panel, Matt Groening, Matt Selman, Al Jean, Mike Price, Brian Kelley, David Silverman and Nancy Cartwright also shared the exciting news that four never-before-seen episodes of the series will be made available exclusively to Disney+ subscribers. This includes a special Christmas-themed double episode premiering December 17, timed to the 35th anniversary of the series’ original Christmas special. The four exclusive episodes, titled “The Past and the Furious,” “Yellow Planet,” and “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” — a Christmas double-episode — will debut in the months ahead on Disney+.

This October, Disney+ will also be home to an exclusive new Halloween-themed short from “The Simpsons.”

In addition to 35 seasons of “The Simpsons,” Disney+ is also home to “The Simpsons Movie” and more than 10 shorts featuring the Simpsons family. All these and more can be found in “The Simpsons” collection on the streaming service: https://www.disneyplus.com/franchise/the-simpsons

Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along Official Trailer

2024/08/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Excited attendees of the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event were the first to see the decidedly dark and mysterious new trailer and poster for Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along”—cast members Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp and Patti LuPone joined together on stage to sing the Sacred Chant version of the series’ theme song “The Ballad of the Witches Road” by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who, along with cast member Aubrey Plaza, joined Kevin Feige on stage. Now available to download and share, the new trailer gave fans some insight into the upcoming series, which streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning September 18, with the first two episodes.

In Marvel Studios’ “Agatha All Along,” the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…

The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos and Jac Schaeffer, who is also the head writer and directed three episodes. Rachel Goldberg and Gandja Monteiro each direct three episodes of the original live-action series.

Mufasa: The Lion King Official Trailer Released

2024/08/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with cast members Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Theo Somolu, Braelyn Rankins and Anika Noni Rose, shared an exciting new trailer and poster with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The film capped the studio’s presentation tonight with a show-stopping performance of the classic “Nants’ Ingonyama” and new song “Ngomso” by Lebo M., who contributes to the film’s music, alongside a full choir. “Mufasa: The Lion King” releases only in theaters Dec. 20, 2024.

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

In addition to the cast attending D23 this year, the film also features John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Keith David, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.

DISNEY ANIMATION’S MOANA 2 GETS NEW TRAILER

2024/08/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig and the dart-wielding Kakamora are back—and that’s just for starters in the all-new big-screen adventure. A new trailer and poster are now available for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The trailer received an enthusiastic response tonight when stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—together on the D23 stage for the first time ever—shared it with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Cravalho wowed the audience with a live performance of one of the film’s new songs, “We’re Back,” with dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau—who contributed animation reference choreography to “Moana” and the new film—and Johnson led the audience in a rousing “chee hoo!” chant.

Also revealed were additional voice cast, including returning stars Rachel House (Moana’s Grandma, Tala), Temuera Morrison (Moana’s father, Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Moana’s mother, Sina). The film also features the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson.

FIRST TRAILER FOR LUCASFILM’S “SKELETON CREW” DEBUTS AT D23

2024/08/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Attendees of the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event were excited to see the first trailer for “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”. Fans welcomed star Jude Law to the stage and heard new details about the coming-of-age series that begins streaming on Disney+ on Dec. 3, 2024, with the first two episodes. Check out the new trailer now.

“Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

Starring Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon and Nick Frost, episodes of the original live-action series are directed by Jon Watts, David Lowery, the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard and Lee Isaac Chung. The executive producers are Christopher Ford, Jon Watts, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson.