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Trailer Watch: Halle Bailey is “The Little Mermaid”
Halle Bailey is ready to be part of your world. A trailer has arrived for “The Little Mermaid,” Disney’s live-action take on the classic 1989 animated feature. Bailey takes on the...
Trailer Watch: School Girls Choose Between God and Cake in Alice Rohrwacher’s “Le Pupille”
Seventeen girls attending a boarding school run by nuns face a major dilemma in “Le Pupille.” Billed as a “tale of innocence, greed, and fantasy,” Alice Rohrwacher’s...
Indian Princess Musical in the Works at Disney, Gurinder Chadha to Direct
Gurinder Chadha is set to make another empowering female-centric story — and make history. The “Bend It Like Beckham” helmer has been tapped to produce and helm an original musical...
Trailer Watch: Amy Adams Squares Off Against Maya Rudolph in “Disenchanted”
The long-awaited sequel to 2007’s “Enchanted” is nearly upon us. “I know that change can be scary, but it can also be exciting,” Giselle (Amy Adams) insists in a new...
Idina Menzel Doc From Anne McCabe in the Works at Disney+
A new Disney+ documentary will give viewers an intimate glimpse into the world of the vocal powerhouse who gave Queen Elsa her unforgettable voice. A press release announced that “Idina Menzel:...
Exclusive: Abigail Disney Calls Out Inequality in “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” Clip
Abigail Disney’s latest pulls back the curtain on the happiest place on Earth. “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” sees the activist, philanthropist, and filmmaker following...
Join the Girls Club for a Chat with “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” Co-Director Abigail Disney
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” co-director and producer Abigail Disney will be taking part in a virtual conversation event with the Girls Club about the documentary exploring...
Pick of the Day: “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales”
Disney branding itself as a wholesome, magical company where dreams come true, where happy endings are within everyone’s grasp, has always been treacly enough to irk me. But now, after watching...
Trailer Watch: Abigail Disney & Kathleen Hughes Investigate “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales”
“The American Dream teaches us that if you work hard enough, anything is possible. It’s magical thinking,” says Abigail Disney in a new trailer for “The American Dream and...
Disability Dance Drama “Grace” in Development at Disney, “Run’s” Kiera Allen to Star & Co-Write
Disney is developing “Grace,” a new dance drama that will center on a talented, disabled teenage dancer, with Kiera Allen (“Run”) set to co-write the script and star, and...
Amandla Stenberg Joins “Star War” Series “The Acolyte,” Leslye Headland Directing
Amandla Stenberg is joining one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The “Hunger Games” grad will lead “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” “Honored is an...
Athena Film Fest Partners with Disney on Dev Grant for Emerging Women & Non-Binary Filmmakers
The Athena Film Festival (AFF) is joining forces with Disney Studios Content to expand its Creative Development Program, which awards over $50,000 annually to underrepresented filmmakers. A press...
Watch: Abigail Disney Exposes “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales”
Abigail Disney exposes the darkness behind Disney’s magic in “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales.” “The film uses the Walt Disney Company as a lens through which to see...
Trailer Watch: Tatiana Maslany Is “She Hulk: Attorney at Law”
Tatiana Maslany is bidding farewell to the Clone Club and joining the Marvel empire. The Emmy-winning “Orphan Black” alumna toplines “She Hulk: Attorney at Law.” “Whose...
Jennifer Phang to Direct Disney+ “Descendants” Sequel “The Pocketwatch”
Jennifer Phang is joining the “Descendants” franchise. A press release announced that she’s been tapped to helm “The Pocketwatch” (working title), a sequel to the...
Trailer Watch: Iman Vellani’s Dreams Come True in “Ms. Marvel”
“I always thought I wanted this kind of life, but I never imagined any of this,” says Iman Vellani in a new trailer for “Ms. Marvel.” The Canadian actress is making her...
Isabel Castro’s Sundance Doc “Mija” Heads to Disney, FX Acquires Scripted Content Dev Rights
“Mija,” a music documentary from director Isabel Castro, has secured distribution and a potential narrative adaptation. Worldwide rights to the Sundance 2022 title have been nabbed by...
Trailer Watch: Gabrielle Union Has a One-of-a-Kind Family in “Cheaper by the Dozen”
Following stints on series such as “Grace and Frankie,” “Black-ish,” and “Odd Mom Out,” director Gail Lerner is making her feature debut with a fresh take on...
Sundance 2022 Women Directors: Meet Abigail Disney and Kathleen Hughes – “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales”
Abigail Disney is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, activist, and co-founder of Fork Films, a nonfiction media production company which produces the podcast “All Ears.” She is the...
Karen Gillan & Emily Kapnek Team Up for Disney+ Animated Musical Series “Rhona Who Lives By the River”
“Selfie” fans will have the chance to hear Karen Gillan belt it out again. She’s following up her ass-kicking role in “Gunpowder Milkshake” with animated musical series...
Stella Meghie to Write and Direct “Princess and the Frog” Spinoff Series for Disney+
Princess Tiana is returning to the screen. Deadline has confirmed that “The Photograph” filmmaker Stella Meghie has been tapped to write and direct a “Princess and the Frog”...
Bryce Dallas Howard Will Direct and Produce a Disney+ Reboot of “Flight of the Navigator”
Bryce Dallas Howard’s feature narrative directorial debut is on the way. The “Jurassic World” actress and “Dads” helmer is set to produce and direct a gender-swapped...
Emma Stone Signs On for “Cruella” Sequel
We haven’t seen the last of Emma Stone’s Cruella de Vil. According to Deadline, the Oscar winner has signed on to topline the sequel to this year’s “Cruella,” the origin...
Trailer Watch: Gina Rodriguez & Tess Romero Return for “Diary of a Future President” Season 2
Elena Cañero-Reed is destined to run the United States, but first she’ll need to survive seventh grade. A new trailer for the second season of “Diary of a Future President” sees...
Pick of the Day: “Playing with Sharks”
I’d never heard of Valerie Taylor before “Playing with Sharks,” but Sally Aitken’s loving tribute makes a compelling case for why the pioneer in underwater filmmaking and...
Trailer Watch: “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts” Brings Trailblazing Women Together
“It’s what I do. I bring people together,” says Robin Roberts in a new trailer for her upcoming Disney+ show. Each episode of “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts”...
Have Pride: Crowdfunding Picks
Being able to relate to and see ourselves in the characters from our favorite films is not a privilege everyone can enjoy. For a long time, authentic LGBTQ+ stories were not being told in meaningful...
Pick of the Day: “Cruella”
Emma Stone and Emma Thompson light up the screen — and make a compelling case for re-teaming them in the future– in “Cruella,” Disney’s live-action prequel to ”101...
Freeform Prez Tara Duncan Will Head New Disney/Hulu Content Brand for Creators of Color
Tara Duncan, president of Freeform and one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 2021 Women in Entertainment Power 100, is taking on a new role. Walt Disney Television’s Dana Walden has announced...
Robin Roberts Will Sit Down with Debbie Allen, Billie Jean King, & More for New Disney+ Interview Series
Robin Roberts’ next project will see her engaging in conversations with women performers, artists, and athletes. The veteran anchor and journalist will welcome Debbie Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis,...
Chinaka Hodge to Be Head Writer on Disney+/Marvel Series “Ironheart”
Chinaka Hodge has been tapped to bring Riri Williams’ story to Disney+. The poet, educator, and “Snowpiercer” scribe will be the head writer on “Ironheart,” a six-part...
Sally Wainwright Series “The Ballad of Renegade Nell” on the Way from Disney+
“Gentleman Jack” and “Happy Valley” fans have something to look forward to: a new series from creator Sally Wainwright. Disney+ announced its first slate of U.K. scripted...
Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo Have Disney Live-Action Pic in the Works About Cinderella’s Stepsisters
Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo are following up their trip to Vista Del Mar by revamping a classic fairy tale. The “Bridesmaids” and “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”...
Trailer Watch: Kate Herron Brings “Loki” To Disney+
The God of Mischief is at it again. Set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame” in an alternate timeline, “Loki” sees Tom Hiddleston reprising his role in the Marvel...
Mira Nair to Direct Disney+ “National Treasure” Series Led by a DREAMer Protagonist
Mira Nair is embarking on an epic treasure hunt. She’s following up BBC miniseries “A Suitable Boy” with another small screen project, a female-led reimagining of the...
Trailer Watch: A 10-Year-Old Befriends a Superhero Squirrel in Lena Khan’s “Flora & Ulysses”
A 10-year-old comic book fan’s biggest dream comes true in Lena Khan’s “Flora & Ulysses.” Disillusioned by her parents’ recent separation, Flora (Matilda Lawler,...
“Insecure’s” Yvonne Orji Developing Semi-Autobiographical Comedy at Disney+, Oprah Winfrey Producing
Some bittersweet news for “Insecure” fans: Issa Rae’s HBO comedy about the personal and professional triumphs and tribulations of LA-based BFFs Issa (Rae) and Molly (Yvonne Orji) is...
Daisy Ridley Will Play Trailblazing Swimmer Gertrude Ederle in Disney+’s “Young Woman and the Sea”
Daisy Ridley may be trading in her light saber for a swim cap and goggles. The “Star Wars” actress is in negotiations to topline “Young Woman and the Sea,” a biopic about...
Trailer Watch: “On Pointe” Spotlights Students at New York City’s School of American Ballet
“On Pointe” takes viewers behind the scenes of a season at New York City’s School of American Ballet (SAB), where the competition is fierce and the pressure is on. A new trailer for...
Trailer Watch: Jillian Bell Makes Isla Fisher Believe in Magic in Sharon Maguire’s “Godmothered”
“I’m going to prove that people still need fairy godmothers,” Jillian Bell vows in a new trailer for “Godmothered.” The Disney+ comedy sees the “Bill & Ted...
Trailer Watch: Kate Winslet and Ashley Avis Bring “Black Beauty” to Life Once More
“They say horses pick you,” we learn in the trailer for the latest remake of “Black Beauty,” from writer-director Ashley Avis. That certainly is the case with the titular...
Teaser Watch: Kelly Marie Tran Tries to Save the World in “Raya and the Last Dragon”
Move over Khaleesi, there’s a new woman warrior harnessing the power of dragons set to hit the screen. A teaser has dropped for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last...
Iman Vellani Will Play “Ms. Marvel”
Iman Vellani will lead “Ms. Marvel.” Variety confirmed the news. Vellani’s portrayal of the Pakistani American caped crusader marks the Canadian actress’ on-screen debut. Her...
Kat Coiro to Direct “She-Hulk” Series for Disney+
Kat Coiro is bringing a different kind of “hulk out” to Disney+. Deadline reports that the director is in negotiations to helm the pilot and several other episodes of Marvel’s...
Wanuri Kahiu and Jocelyn Bioh Are Bringing Broadway Musical “Once On This Island” to Disney+
“Rafiki” writer-director Wanuri Kahiu and “School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play” scribe Jocelyn Bioh are teaming up on a film adaptation of “Once On This Island.”...
Trailer Watch: Beyoncé Leads a Young Man to His Destiny in Visual Album “Black Is King”
“You were formed by the heat of the galaxy,” Beyoncé narrates in the new “Black Is King” trailer. “What a thing to be both unique and familiar. To be one and the same....
Trailer Watch: A Gorilla Longs for Freedom in Thea Sharrock’s “The One and Only Ivan”
A silverback gorilla dreams of reuniting with his sister in a new trailer for Thea Sharrock’s “The One and Only Ivan.” Based on Katherine Applegate’s Newbery Medal-winning...
Margot Robbie and Christina Hodson Re-Team for New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Movie
Margot Robbie and Christina Hodson are reuniting. The “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” collaborators are teaming up on another high profile project, a female-led “Pirates of the...
Beyoncé’s New Visual Album “Black Is King” Coming to Disney+
Mark your calendars: Beyoncé’s next visual album will hit Disney+ on July 31. According to a press release, “Black Is King,” “reimagines the lessons of ‘The Lion...
“Russian Doll” Co-Creator Leslye Headland Has a “Star Wars” Series in the Works at Disney+
After exploring a glitch in the time-space continuum in “Russian Doll,” an unexpected romance between a serial cheater and a womanizer in “Sleeping with Other People,” and the...
A Female-Led “Doogie Howser” Reboot Is Being Developed at Disney+
A teenage girl will step into Doogie Howser’s scrubs. A female-led reboot of “Doogie Howser, M.D.” is in the works at Disney+, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Hailing from Kourtney...