The latest news from Disney’s D23 event was quite significant, with a focus on upcoming additions to popular franchises.
One of the exciting announcements was the upcoming “Star Wars” series, “Skeleton Crew,” set to premiere in December. Fans also got a sneak peek at the 2026 film, “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
The title for the third installment of “Avatar” in 2025 was revealed as “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Additionally, several beloved animated films are returning with new installments including “Toy Story,” “Zootopia,” “The Incredibles,” and “Frozen.” Fans can also look forward to “Moana 2” later this year.
There is some controversy surrounding the release of films by Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, including “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “It Ends with Us.” Despite comparisons to this year’s “Barbenheimer,” these films are distinct from “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.”
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Co-host Terry Lipshetz is planning to watch the latest installment in the “Alien” franchise, “Alien: Romulus,” this weekend. Bruce Miller has an interview lined up with Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, ahead of the new season of “Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog.”
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Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter now serving as the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa, and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin.
