Disney Movie Release Dates Announced

Disney announced all its movies coming in the next 4 years. Here's what you have to look forward to...

[Source: Business Insider] With Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar under its watch, Disney is more ambitious than ever.

The company just released everything it plans to release through 2019.

Its lineup includes reboots, superheroes, a few animated movies, and multiple trips to desert planets in a galaxy far, far away. 

Among the newest announcements is the much-anticipated "Incredibles" sequel. It will be out on June 21, 2019. Also, "Cars 3" has a June 2017 opening. And "Toy Story 4" has been moved from June 2017 to June 2018.

Additionally, Disney has announced four “Untitled Disney Fairy Tale (Live Action)” movies for December 22, 2017; November 2, 2018; March 29, 2019, and November 8, 2019. 

Here is everything you can expect to see from Disney from now through 2019:

In an alternate world, dinosaurs never went extinct. Arlo, a dinosaur who lost his father when he was young in a tragic accident, gets lost and befriends a caveboy.

"The Good Dinosaur" will be in theaters on November 25, 2015.

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"The Force Awakens" will take place after the events of "Return of the Jedi." This time, the forces of good must deal with a new villainous character, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). 

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be released December 18, 2015.

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"The Finest Hours," which stars Chris Pine, takes place in 1952 and is based off the true story of a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod following the destruction of two oil tankers. The mission takes place during one of those notorious New England blizzards. Eric Bana and Casey Affleck also star. 

"The Finest Hours" will be released January 29, 2016.

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"Zootopia" will follow a fox (Jason Bateman) who must go on the run after being framed for a crime he didn't commit. At D23, it was revealed that pop star Shakira would voice the animated movie's gazelle.

"Zootopia" will be in theaters March 4, 2016.

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Picking up where "Age of Ultron" left off, "Captain America: Civil War" follows the new team of Avengers led by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). A major incident results in a huge rift between Rogers and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). 

It will be released on May 6, 2016.

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Fans got a first look at "Alice Through the Looking Glass," the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on the classic story, at D23.

In "Alice Through the Looking Glass," Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp return along with Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. This time, Alice (Wasikowska) must travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Sacha Baron Cohen will join the cast as "Time."

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be out in theaters on May 27, 2016.

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A live action "Jungle Book" will follow the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised in the jungle. The film will star Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, and Christopher Walken.

It will be out on April 15, 2016.

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In "Finding Dory," Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is reunited with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks). This time, Dory takes the spotlight, as they embark on a search for her past.

You can catch the underwater adventure in theaters June 17, 2016.

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In "The BFG," Bill Hader will star as a giant alongside the young Ruby Barnhill as Sophie.

The movie will be released July 1, 2016.

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"Pete's Dragon" will be a remake of the 1977 Disney original in which a young orphan seeks the help of a giant dragon. This version will star Wes Bentley, Robert Redford, and Karl Urban.

"Pete's Dragon" will be released August 12, 2016.

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We don't know many details about the film yet, but Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a failed surgeon who is given a second chance after a sorcerer trains him to fight evil.

The film will be released October 26, 2016.

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"Moana" will be centered around a teen who sets out on an adventure to find a fabled island in the South Pacific. Demi-god Maui (Johnson) will join in on her adventure.

Producer Osnat Shurer and directors Ron Clements and John Musker showed off exclusive footage of the upcoming "Moana."

"Moana" will be released November 23, 2016.

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"Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" takes place before the events of "A New Hope." It follows a group of rebels who try to steal the plans for the Death Star. "Rogue One" is directed by Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla"). 

"Rogue One" will be in theaters December 16, 2016.

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In 2017, Disney will bring us a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" in which Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star. Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, and Josh Gad will also star.

"Beauty and the Beast" will be released March 17, 2017.

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Details of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" are still scarce. The main cast, including Chris Pratt, is expected to return.

The "Guardians" sequel will be released May 5, 2017.

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Disney exec Alan Horn reminded the D23 crowd that there would be an eighth installment of the "Star Wars" franchise. This episode, which still has no title, will be directed by Rian Johnson.

The eighth "Star Wars" movie will be released on May 26, 2017.

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Sequel, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," follows down-on-his-luck Jack Sparrow as he faces a terrifying ghost ship led by his old nemesis Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). After skipping out on the most recent "Pirates" movie, Orlando Bloom plans to return for "Dead Men Tell No Tales."

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be released on July 7, 2017.

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"Coco" follows a 12-year-old Mexican boy who discovers an old family mystery intertwined with El Dia de los Muertos. 

"Coco" will be released on November 22, 2017.

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Co-director John Lasseter revealed at D23 that "Toy Story 4" would be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. 

 

"Toy Story" will be out in theaters in June 2018.

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Not much is known yet about the plot for "The Incredibles 2," the upcoming adventures of a family of superheroes. 

"Incredibles 2" will hit theaters on June 21, 2019.

"Force Awakens" Toys at NYCC 2015

[Source: blastr.com] 'Twas the night before New York Comic Con, and all through the house, there were toys. Hasbro held its annual NYCC party last night, and -- amidst the colorful cocktails and tiny hors d’oeuvres with themed names (the Jem truly outrageous drink and BB-Ate hot dog pretzel ball) -- unveiled new toys from its Star Wars Black, Marvel Legends, and Transformers: Prime Wars lines for late 2015 and 2016.

The biggest news came out of The Force Awakens. A new 6-inch Han Solo figure from the Black line revealed what the former smuggler would look like in the new movie. What I refer to as the “Chewie, we’re home” figure is nicely sculpted and shows off a graying, weathered Harrison Ford. Also of note was a BB-8 figure that showed the little droid sporting a shock arm as well as a buzzsaw. That’s right, everyone’s new favorite character is weaponized.

On the dark side of things, there was a new General Hux figure and a very cool Kylo Ren wearable helmet with electronic sound effects. The Black series Titanium line was also on display, which features metal sculpts of vehicles (a Jakku Landspeeder, Imperial Shuttle, etc.) and miniature helmets (Phasma, First Order trooper, Ren).

In the Marvel Legends 3 ¾-inch series, Hasbro displayed new figures of Carol Danvers Captain Marvel, comic-book Yondu, Classic Iron Man, Ulik, Triton and a Spider-Man Noir. Spider-Man Noir, from the alternate Marvel universe where the heroes are introduced in the 1930s, was the coolest surprise from the line. But seeing Carol in the Legends line ranked pretty high. 

The 6-inch Legends line, meanwhile, featured Sharon Carter, Mockingbird, Scourge, Whirlwind, Cottonmouth and Taskmaster. There will also be a classic Captain America figure with an alternate Cap Wolf head, and a Rogue figure with an Onslaught helmet. Speaking of Onslaught, the build-a-figure from this wave will be a Red Skull Onslaught!

In the world of Transformers, Hasbro announced that, in 2016, Transformers Generations would transition from Combiner Wars to the new theme of “Titans Return.” Titans will actually be part two of the massive “Prime Wars” cross media storyline currently running through comics, videogames and the Machinima digital series. The Hollywood Reporter provided a breakdown of what all this means, if you wish to know more. The Titans Return line includes Leader, Legends, Titan Masters, Deluxe and Voyager classes of figures. 

The Transformers Robots in Disguise series of toys will get new additions with Warrior Class Megatronus, Fracture, Thunderhoof, Quillfire, Optimus Prime in an arctic update, arctic Drift and Bumblebee in a stealth update. There will also be a Legions Class Ratchet and Blizzard Strike Optimus. 

Check out the gallery from the event last night, along with some shots courtesy of Hasbro.

GAMERA 2015

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GAMERA the giant flying turtle is just one of the most delightful creations of cinema.  He's celebrating his 50th Anniversary with this new film that is set to reboot the series! The trailer was unleashed at this year's New York City Comic Con.

Heavy Objects

H E A V Y   O B J E C T

Kwenser came to the Alaskan military base to study Objects (the new weapons that have completely revolutionized war as we know it). Battles are fought by soldiers controlling Objects far away from harm; however, when he starts to get close to Object pilot Milinda, will he discover the grim truth behind Heavy Objects?

Dr. Who on Abbey Road

The Beatles' iconic album cover for 1969's Abbey Road gets a Doctor Who tribute photo with Peter Capaldi leading the way as Lennon.  He's joined by Jenna Coleman in the spot Paul McCartney filled and a pair of cooperating Daleks to replicate the Fab Four taking a casual stroll across Abbey Road in north London.

Sarah Michelle Gellar in “Star Wars Rebels”

Sarah Michelle Gellar Revealed as 

the Seventh Sister in “Star Wars Rebels”

Lucasfilm and Disney XD have revealed the role that Sarah Michelle Gellar will play on season 2 of Star Wars Rebels. Ms. Gellar will be the cunning and crafty Seventh Sister Inquisitor, described as “a master of deception,” and “tasked by Darth Vader to track down the rebels and capture any surviving Jedi. She’s conniving, manipulative, and deadly with a lightsaber.” A video featurette has been released where she speaks about the role over clips of her character in action.

Fifteen New Anime Series Premiering this Fall

The Anime News Network presents their Fall 2015 Preview Guide:

Lance 'N Masques Rebecca Silverman, Lynzee Loveridge Nick Creamer, Theron Martin Hope Chapman, Zac Bertschy	Heavy Object Rebecca Silverman, Lynzee Loveridge Nick Creamer, Theron Martin Hope Chapman, Zac Bertschy	Noragami Aragoto Theron Martin, Hope Chapman
Young Black Jack Theron Martin, Hope Chapman Nick Creamer, Rebecca Silverman Lynzee Loveridge	The Asterisk War Theron Martin, Hope Chapman Lynzee Loveridge Zac Bertschy, Nick Creamer	K: Return of Kings Theron Martin
Chivalry of a Failed Knight Lynzee Loveridge, Nick Creamer Hope Chapman, Rebecca Silverman Zac Bertschy, Theron Martin	Owarimonogatari Nick Creamer	Haikyu! 2nd Season Hope Chapman, Rebecca Silverman Lynzee Loveridge
Utawarerumono -Itsuwari no Kamen- Hope Chapman, Theron Martin	Attack on Titan: Junior High Nick Creamer, Hope Chapman Theron Martin, Lynzee Loveridge	Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Lynzee Loveridge, Nick Creamer Theron Martin, Zac Bertschy
Comet Lucifer Lynzee Loveridge Rebecca Silverman, Nick Creamer Theron Martin, Hope Chapman	Concrete Revolutio Hope Chapman Lynzee Loveridge, Nick Creamer Rebecca Silverman, Zac Bertschy	One-Punch Man Lynzee Loveridge Rebecca Silverman, Theron Marti

Bandai's Captain Phasma Figure

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Clad in distinctive metallic armor, Captain Phasma commands the First Order's legions of troopers. 

Bandai’s latest The Force Awakens Figuarts toy is a fantastic looking figure. The 6” scaled Phasma (meaning she actually dwarfs the First Order Stormtrooper and Kylo Ren by a good head or so) is, like her counterparts, sparsely accessorised—she simply has her equally shiny blaster rifle to her name. But that doesn’t stop Phasma from being so damn cool.

The cape is soft plastic rather than a more natural looking cloth, but it hangs brilliantly on the toy in such a way that it looks great in so many different poses.

Alas, Phasma’s badassery can’t stop you from having to wait awhile to get your hands on this figure. Phasma won’t be out in Japan until February of next year—and when she’s out, she’ll set you back 5,616 yen (or around $46).

New Lupin III TV Series

L U P I N   the   T H I R D

The new opening theme to the Lupin the Third TV anime airing in Japan this Fall.

Attack on Titan: Junior High

Junior high versions of our favorite Attack on Titans heroes as they take on teachers, homework, and titanic bullies.

Scary Disney Princesses

The darker version of Snow White

[Source: Yahoo!Makers] Beware, fairy tale fans — you’ll never look at the heroines of classic Disney movies the same way after seeing how artist Jeffrey Thomas envisions them. The cartoonist and character designer has thrust maidens like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Princess Jasmine, and tons of others into a much darker, creepier world. As in, if the zombies from The Walking Dead bit every single Disney princess, this is what might happen. Don’t show these ladies to the kids, because they practically guarantee nightmares.

The darker version of Princess Tiana

Princess Tiana, we hardly recognize you! This bayou babe has gone beyond the scariest parts of the swamp, and no magic frog’s kiss can bring this girl back. If you want to be thing-from-the-swamp-Tiana this Halloween, please share a photo with us.

The darker version of Alice

Wonderland is no longer a place we’d be willing to head down a rabbit hole to find, thank you. But this would be a fun costume to try, so long as you can master some true crazy-eyes.

The darker version of Rapunzel

Rapunzel’s signature long golden hair looks like it could strangle someone. And perhaps it did. All you need for a costume? A wig, a frying pan, and a seriously angry glare. 
 

The darker version of Fa Mulan

Arrows clearly can’t stop this twisted warrior. We advise you run! Break out plastic arrows and a touch of fake blood to create your own version, but be prepared for people to steer clear come Hallow’s Eve. Yikes!  

The darker version of Wendy

The scarily badass version of the once-innocent 12-year-old from Peter Pan looks like she could easily take out Captain Hook and all his pirates. Tear up a thrifted blue prom dress, and you could pull this one off. 
 

The darker version of Princess Aurora

This Sleeping Beauty opened her eyes to a truly frightening place. Makeup and attitude could easily create this look, but finding a Prince Charming may prove … difficult. 

The darker version of Cinderella

Thomas’s drawings are unsettling, but we can’t look away. Nor can we ignore the little voice in our head that immediately says, “Ooh, what a great Halloween costume idea!” Freaky, Tim Burton-ish Cinderella, anyone?