Jungle Cruise - New Trailer

A second trailer for Disney's upcoming Jungle Cruise movie released today. Check it out here.

A new poster was also revealed.

Jungle Cruise is set to be released on July 24.

Black Widow - Final Trailer

The final trailer for Marvel's Black Widow has premiered. Check it out here. 

The official poster for the movie was also released:

Black Widow is set to be released on May 1.

This week on Disney+ - March 6 2020 - New originals and news

It's Friday again, and that means new content has just been added to Disney+! Here are all the new originals added to the service this week.

NEW ORIGINALS

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7, Episode 3
"On the Wings of Keeradaks"
"After their escape, Anakin Skywalker and the clones defend a local village."

Diary of a Future President - Episode 8
"Matters of Diplomacy"
"Elena has a mustache emergency as she prepares for her first middle school dance."

Shop Class - Episode 2
"Hole-in-Won"
"Teams are challenged with designing and building their very own mini golf holes."

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings - Season 2, Episode 4
"Pandoran Wedding"
"Two very special weddings make history in Hawaii and Pandora, The World of Avatar."

Marvel's Hero Project - Episode 18
"Genius Gitanjali"
"Gitanjali creates tools that benefit others, inventing a device to test for contaminants in the water."

One Day at Disney Shorts - Episode 14
"Kris Becker - Animal Keeper"
"Kris Becker provides top-notch care to the animals of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park."

Disney Family Sundays - Episode 18
"Zootopia - Bracelets"
"The Pyle-Lawrence ladies join Amber for a project inspired by Disney's Zootopia."

Pixar in Real Life - Episode 5
"Brave - Merida Visits an Archery Range"
"Merida visits a local archery range in Long Island to showcase her talents and skills."

Also added this week was Marvel's smash hit Black Panther, as well as movies such as Ice Age and Bedtime Stories for American viewers.

NEWS THIS WEEK

Disney Insider, a new series that will go behind the scenes on new and upcoming Disney and Disney+ productions such as Onward and Stargirl is set to premiere on March 20.

The official Disney+ Twitter released a highlight reel showcasing everything coming to the service in March!

Artemis Fowl - New Trailer

A new trailer for Artemis Fowl was released today. Check it out here.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, known for his work on Thor and the 2015 remake of Cinderella, and based on the popular series of books by Eoin Colfer, the movie was originally set to be released on August 9, 2019, but was pushed back to May 29, 2020 after Disney's release schedule was restructured.

This week on Disney+ - February 28 2020 - New originals and news

It's Friday again, and that means new content has just been added to Disney+! Here are all the new originals added to the service this week.

NEW ORIGINALS

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7, Episode 2
"A Distant Echo"
"Anakin Skywalker, Rex, and the Bad Batch make a shocking discovery on Skako Minor."

Diary of a Future President - Episode 7
"Foreign Relations"
"Elena wants to go to the dance with her crush, but learns he's interested in taking an older girl."

Shop Class - Episode 1 (Series Premiere)
"Justin's Biggest Fan"
"Teams are challenged with designing and putting their own unique take on Little Free Libraries."

Disney Fairy Tale Weddings - Season 2, Episode 3
"A Flashy Proposal"
"An epic flash mob proposal and an Italian wedding at Epcot."

Marvel's Hero Project - Episode 17
"Superior Salvador"
"Salvador distributes solar-powered lamps to families in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria."

One Day at Disney Shorts - Episode 13
"Lupe de Santiago - Seamstress"
"A seamstress at Disneyland Resort, Lupe de Santiago views her work as a passion rather than a job."

Disney Family Sundays - Episode 17
"Lion King - Paint Pour Artwork"
"The Green family just can't wait to be part of this Lion King-inspired craft.

Also available this week is the second season of Star Wars: Resistance, as well as the animated series 101 Dalmatian Street, which is releasing in the US exclusively on Disney+.

NEWS THIS WEEK

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, a continuation of the original series, is coming to Disney+. The entire original voice cast is confirmed to be returning.

Steven Spielberg no longer directing Indiana Jones 5, "Logan", "Ford v. Ferrari" director James Mangold reportedly in talks

For the first time in franchise history, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg will not be at the helm of the next Indiana Jones film. He has stepped down from directing the currently untitled fifth film by his own accord and was not involved in any creative differences, according to Variety. Instead, he reportedly wished for a younger generation of filmmakers to tell their version of an Indiana Jones story.

Sources say that James Mangold, best known for the smash hit finale to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine character Logan and the recent awards season favourite Ford v. Ferrari is in talks to direct the next installment. Spielberg will remain on the project as a "hands-on producer", while there has been no word if the other half of the original Indy braintrust, George Lucas, will come out of retirement to be involved with the fifth installment. Harrison Ford is also set to don Jones' iconic hat and whip once more, and mentioned that filming would begin in a few months, while also mentioning that the creative team wanted to make sure they got it right before they began.

Indiana Jones 5 is currently set to release on July 9, 2021.

Bob Iger resigns as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek to replace him

Shocking news this evening; Bob Iger, the longtime CEO of the Walt Disney Company officially announced his resignation today, well ahead of schedule. Iger originally announced his intention to retire when his contract with the company ran out on December 31, 2021, so him leaving early came as quite a surprise to Disney fans around the globe. Iger is set to stay onboard as Executive Chairman to oversee upcoming creative projects until his contract expires.

Iger's statement:

"With the successful launch of Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses and the integration of Twenty-First Century Fox well underway, I believe this is the optimal time to to transition to a new CEO. I have the utmost confidence in Bob and look forward to working closely with him over the next 22 months as he assumes this new role and delves deeper into Disney’s multifaceted global business and operations, while I continue to focus on the Company’s creative endeavors."

"Bob will be the seventh CEO in Disney’s nearly 100-year history, and he has proven himself exceptionally qualified to lead the Company into its next century. Throughout his career, Bob has led with integrity and conviction, always respecting Disney’s rich legacy while at the same time taking smart, innovative risks for the future. His success over the past 27 years reflects his visionary leadership and the strong business growth and stellar results he has consistently achieved in his roles at Parks, Consumer Products and the Studio. Under Bob’s leadership as CEO, our portfolio of great businesses and our amazing and talented people will continue to serve the Company and its shareholders well for years to come."

Chapek's statement:

"I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of what I truly believe is the greatest company in the world, and to lead our exceptionally talented and dedicated cast members and employees."

"Bob Iger has built Disney into the most admired and successful media and entertainment company, and I have been lucky to enjoy a front-row seat as a member of his leadership team. I share his commitment to creative excellence, technological innovation and international expansion, and I will continue to embrace these same strategic pillars going forward. Everything we have achieved thus far serves as a solid foundation for further creative storytelling, bold innovation and thoughtful risk-taking."

Disney shares dropped by 5% today, and some Disney fans are concerned with the decision, as Chapek proved to be a controversial figure as head of the Parks and Resorts division of the company.