Lin-Manuel Miranda to play a god in long-awaited Disney+ series

Lin-Manuel Miranda to play a god in long-awaited Disney+ series

The Hamilton writer and star will play Hermes,the messenger god,in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

  • byJackson Graham

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‘Trained by TikTok’:Disney’s latest reboot inspired by social media

‘Trained by TikTok’:Disney’s latest reboot inspired by social media

The producers behind a new live-action reboot of Disney classic Hercules said a more experimental tone is needed to appeal to a new generation.

  • byAngus Thomson
The best TV shows to stream in November

The best TV shows to stream in November

Get ready for fresh seasons of The Crown and Yellowstone,or watch Chris Hemsworth and Emily Blunt return to the small screen.

  • byThomas Mitchell
‘A sellout’:Australian fans saddened as Doctor Who ditches the ABC

‘A sellout’:Australian fans saddened as Doctor Who ditches the ABC

‘Whovians’ are reeling after learning they won’t be able to watch the iconic series on the ABC thanks to a new deal with paid streaming service Disney+.

  • byJackson Graham
ABC loses Doctor Who after more than 50 years

ABC loses Doctor Who after more than 50 years

“After a long friendship,spanning more than 50 years,the universe has called the Doctor in a different direction,” the ABC said in a statement.

  • byKarl Quinn
'I was Dumbo':Tim Burton attacks Disney,the studio that made him

'I was Dumbo':Tim Burton attacks Disney,the studio that made him

The acclaimed Hollywood director said that collaborating with Disney was like “working in this horrible big circus and I needed to escape”.

  • byGarry Maddox
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Next Planet of the Apes instalment to be filmed in Sydney

Next Planet of the Apes instalment to be filmed in Sydney

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is in production at Fox Studios after the state and federal governments kicked in millions to secure the Hollywood blockbuster.

  • byMichael Koziol
The cult of Disney:Inside the House of Mouse’s D23 fan extravaganza

The cult of Disney:Inside the House of Mouse’s D23 fan extravaganza

About 100,000 people attended D23,Disney’s biennial “ultimate fan event”,this month. Karl Quinn wished upon a star and joined them.

  • byKarl Quinn
#NotMyAriel:Why everyone is arguing about The Little Mermaid reboot

#NotMyAriel:Why everyone is arguing about The Little Mermaid reboot

Grown-ish star Halle Bailey was cast as adventurous titular character Ariel back in 2019,making her only the second black Disney princess ever. The reaction? Not great.

  • byNell Geraets
‘This is it’:Indiana Jones steals the show at Disney’s dazzling expo

‘This is it’:Indiana Jones steals the show at Disney’s dazzling expo

The 80-year-old actor fought back tears as he appeared with Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the annual Disney convention D23,among a suite of other TV and film previews.

  • byMichael Idato
Can you crack the Easter eggs? What Disney fans can expect from weekend’s huge expo

Can you crack the Easter eggs? What Disney fans can expect from weekend’s huge expo

Star Wars news is expected to be the focus of this weekend’s Disney expo in California,which will welcome 100,000 fans.

  • byMichael Idato