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· Daniel Anderson
Disney finds their Lilo for upcoming ‘Lilo & Stitch’ live-action remake
Disney has reportedly found its leading lady for the upcoming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.” Newcomer Maia Kealoha has been cast as Lilo after a months-long search, Knight Edge Media reported. Kealoha has yet to star in any big onscreen projects, but she has reportedly…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Suga announces solo album ‘D-Day’ and Disney+ documentary ‘Road to D-Day’
BTS member Suga’s new solo album “D-Day” will drop later this month. On Sunday, BTS’ label, Big Hit Music, tweeted that “D-Day” will be released on April 21.
· Daniel Anderson
Disney+ announces original Korean action-comedy series ‘Han River Police’
Disney+ has announced its latest original K-drama series, “Han River Police.” Set to premiere in the second half of 2023, the forthcoming action-comedy series will star Kwon Sang-woo (“My Tutor Friend”) and Kim Hee-won (“Mr. Go”) as members of the Han River Police Force who are…
· Bryan Ke
Disney World fan pleads for park to change Mulan’s appearance in six-page open letter
A fan has pleaded with Disney in a six-page letter to revise Mulan’s costume design after seeing the Disney princess wearing an unrecognizable outfit at a Disney World park. The letter, signed only by “A Disney Fan,” was shared on the subreddit r/WaltDisneyWorld by user…
· Iris Jung
Interview: Kimiko Glenn was born to play an optimistic squirrel in new Disney Channel series ‘Kiff’
“Waitress” and “Orange is the New Black” actor Kimiko Glenn is clearly having a blast playing Kiff, the titular optimistic squirrel in the Disney Channel’s newest animated series. From creators and executive producers Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal, the series follows best friends,…
· Daniel Anderson
Disney drops trailer for ‘Prom Pact’ starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Margaret Cho
Disney has released the official trailer for its upcoming original movie “Prom Pact,” which features Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Milo Manheim and Margaret Cho. The movie follows protagonist Mandy Yang, played by Lee, and her best friend Ben, played by Manheim, as they navigate their…
· Daniel Anderson
Disney Plus drops ‘Chang Can Dunk’ trailer starring Bloom Li
Disney Plus has released the trailer for “Chang Can Dunk,” an Asian-led coming-of-age sports film starring Bloom Li and directed by Jingyi Shao. Li plays Chang, an unpopular high school student who loves basketball and Pokémon. After making a bet with his school’s all-star…
· Bryan Ke
Disney still searching for actor to play Lilo in upcoming live-action ‘Lilo and Stitch’
Walt Disney Studios is still searching for a young actor to play Lilo in its upcoming live-action adaptation of “Lilo and Stitch.” According to a casting call first shared in November 2022, Disney is looking for a “precocious Native Hawaiian girl who loves hula, surfing and…
· Isa Peralta
Build the flying house from Disney Pixar’s ‘Up’ with this new Lego set
Fans of Disney Pixar’s beloved 2009 film “Up” will soon be able to build Carl’s flying house – in Lego form. On Wednesday, German retailer JB Spielwaren accidentally posted a now-deleted listing for the toy, according to Brick Fanatics. The unintentional first look showed fans…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Simpsons’ episode referencing China’s ‘forced labor camps’ removed in Hong Kong by Disney
An episode from “The Simpsons” has been banned in Hong Kong due to its reference to labor camps in China. The episode, titled “One Angry Lisa,” included a line referencing China’s “forced labor camps.”
· Daniel Anderson
Disney’s animated comedy series ‘Kiff’ starring Kimiko Glenn gets premiere date
Disney Branded Television has announced the premiere date for “Kiff,” a new animated buddy-comedy series starring Kimiko Glenn in the titular role. Glenn, best known for her role as Brook Soso in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” will voice Kiff, an optimistic squirrel. The…
· Daniel Anderson
Documentary about BTS’ J-Hope gets official Disney Plus release date
The official release date of “J-Hope in the Box,” a documentary about BTS’ J-Hope, has recently been announced. The upcoming documentary will center around J-Hope’s journey as a soloist and cover key moments, from a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his debut solo album…
· Iris Jung
Mickey Mouse celebrates Lunar New Year in S. Korea with tteokguk on Disney Junior show
This Lunar New Year, the crew of Disney Junior’s hit series “Mickey Mouse Funhouse” are celebrating by cooking and eating tteokguk in South Korea together. In a recent episode titled “Goofy Doesn’t Like It,” Mickey and his friends travel to South Korea for Lunar New Year, or…
· Bryan Ke
Disney releases new look at upcoming series ‘American Born Chinese’
Before you read: Gene Luen Yang talks 15th anniversary of ‘American Born Chinese,’ diversity in comics, upcoming series Michelle Yeoh is the deity of compassion in ‘American Born Chinese’ first look Disney recently shared exclusive photos to promote its upcoming series “American…
· Ines Shin
Video: Tokyo Disneyland cast members tackle parade crasher
A guest at Tokyo Disneyland jumped in the path of the daily parade floats, causing shock and disruption. Cast members reacted swiftly, tackling the man to the ground until officers arrived at the scene. The 51-year-old was revealed to be an unemployed man from Ichihara, Japan,…
· Khier Casino
Disney orders new princess musical inspired by Indian history
The husband-and-wife team, who both previously worked on the 2002 film “Bend It Like Beckham,” were tapped by Disney to produce the original musical feature, according to Deadline. The film's plot remains under wraps, but both Chadha and Berges will serve as screenwriters.…
· Khier Casino
Disney Store Japan sells merch featuring Winnie the Pooh holding up blank white paper
The Disney Store in Japan is selling items that depict Winnie the Pooh raising a blank sheet of white paper on them, including T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and mugs. T-shirts on Japan’s Disney Store website are priced at 4,950 yen ($36), mugs cost 2,420 yen ($18) or 2,530 yen…
· Isa Peralta
BTS announce upcoming Disney Plus documentary series
BTS are set to appear in an upcoming Disney Plus documentary series. Fans reportedly first heard the recent news about "BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star" via a Disney Plus Singapore tweet posted on Wednesday. The tweet, which features a video of the K-pop boy group announcing the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Disney Junior series ‘Firebuds’ aims to normalize Filipino American characters onscreen
Disney Junior series “Firebuds,” which features a half-Filipino main character, will touch on Filipino culture in the upcoming episode “Bayani Cookout.” Set in a fantasy world of talking vehicles, the show follows a group of friends — all children of first responders — as they…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Wag Ikuwento Si Bruno’: Disney releases Filipino versions of ‘Encanto’ songs
Disney Asia has released Filipino versions of six songs from the “Encanto” soundtrack as part of the long-awaited release of their streaming service Disney Plus in the Philippines on Nov. 17. The songs, which were re-recorded by Filipino vocalists, were released to Spotify and…
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