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☆ The live-action 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa' will star both Beyoncé and Blue Ivy — here's everything we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Disney's live-action "The Lion King" remake is getting a prequel in 2024 called "Mufasa: The Lion King." AdvertisementDisney's prequel to its "The Lion King" remake, "Mufasa: The Lion King," has finally gotten its first trailer — and as luck would have it, this film stars Beyoncé too. Here's everything we know about "Mufasa: The Lion King." Timon and Pumbaa are seen in 2019's "The Lion King." "Mufasa: The Lion King" serves as an origin story for Simba's father.

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☆ The 'True Detective: Night Country' showrunner wants you to decide what actually happened in the finale
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The finale of "True Detective: Night Country" answered some of our biggest questions — and left others open. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for episode six of "True Detective: Night Country." Warning: Major spoilers ahead for episode six of "True Detective: Night Country." Jodie Foster as Danvers in "True Detective: Night Country." Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as Danvers and Navarro in episode six of "True Detective: Night Country."

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☆ Disney has over 40 movies coming to theaters through 2031 — here they are
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Moana 2" — November 27, 2024Disney unveiled a first look at "Moana 2" in February 2024. Walt Disney StudiosIn February 2024, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that "Moana 2," originally planned as a TV series, would be coming to theaters. "'Moana' remains an incredibly popular franchise," Iger said, "and we can't wait to give you more of Moana and Maui when 'Moana 2' comes to theaters this November." According to Disney's press release, this sequel to the 2016 hit "takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers." The upcoming film is directed by Dave Derrick Jr. and will feature music by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa'i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.

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☆ 'The Color Purple' remake was nearly shut out of the Oscar race — but don't blame it on the movie's negative press
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewMargot Robbie and Greta Gerwig were two of the most-discussed snubs of Tuesday's Oscar nominations. But another huge upset of the 96th Academy Award nods was the lack of recognition for "The Color Purple" remake. The Color Purple was going to be snubbed whether Taraji spoke out or not because a lot of the noms were voted on prior. Instead of negative press, "The Color Purple," among other contenders, was likely affected by different factors, including the SAG-AFTRA strike and its Christmas release. "By waiting until December to release 'The Color Purple,' they were late to the conversation," he added.

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☆ 'The Traitors' victim Ekin-Su says being buried alive was an 'iconic' way to die
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

I've had people say to me that the energy went down and people started to get really, really argumentative in there, so it's what happens when you get rid of me. Speaking of "Love Island," obviously you and Bergie were representing "Love Island" UK and US on "The Traitors." I love "Love Island," but for me, "Love Island" was 2022 season eight, and for me, that is a chapter closed. There's so much I want to do in my life now, and I don't think "Love Island" fits in that category. I'd love to host shows like "Love Island," but I definitely wouldn't go back as a contestant.

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☆ Oprah Winfrey and Taraji P. Henson have never spoken ill of each other. It didn't stop some fans from thinking they were feuding.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewA corner of the internet believes "The Color Purple" star Taraji P. Henson and Oprah Winfrey are feuding, even though they've never spoken ill of each other publicly. Danielle Brooks, Blitz Bazawule, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Oprah Winfrey on December 12, 2023, in New York City. Taraji should have waited until after the Color Purple hype was over to speak publicly on her pay being too low. pic.twitter.com/afrWpc7vTD — James Jones (@jamesjonesesq) December 21, 2023"I haven't seen a raise in my income since 'Proud Mary' and almost had to walk away from 'The Color Purple,'" Henson said. Henson called out the frustrations of working on 'The Color Purple' in a New York Times interviewTaraji P. Henson as Shug Avery in "The Color Purple."

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☆ Why 'True Detective' season 4 opens on a subtle season 1 Easter egg and a Billie Eilish song
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Warning: There are minor spoilers ahead for "True Detective: Night Country." AdvertisementSeason four of "True Detective" kicked off Sunday night with an ominous quote that has deep ties to the show's lore. How López landed on a Billie Eilish hit for the 'True Detective' season 4 opening creditsKali Reis and Jodie Foster on "True Detective: Night Country." The 'True Detective: Night Country' opening credits are filled with clues about the seasonIssa López and Jodie Foster behind-the-scenes of "True Detective: Night Country." "True Detective: Night Country" airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on HBO.

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☆ Everything to know about season 2 of 'The Last of Us'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Here's everything we know about the new season. Advertisement'The Last of Us' season 2 will not cover all of the video game sequelMaria (Rutina Wesley), Tommy (Gabriel Luna), Joel (Pedro Pascal), and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in Jackson in "The Last of Us" season one. Liane Hentscher/HBOWhile "TLOU" season one covered the events of the 2013 game, the second season will not cover all of its 2020 sequel. Fans are concerned Joel could die in season 2Joel (Pedro Pascal) cradles Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in the season one finale of "The Last of Us." But it would be difficult to envision season two straying from Joel's death since it's the key motivation for Ellie's path in the sequel game.

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☆ Disney has 30 major movies coming out in 2024 — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-01 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Walt Disney Studios will release a handful of new movies theatrically in 2024 and more on Disney+ and Hulu. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . For the first time since 2014, Disney will release just one Marvel movie. The following list contains Walt Disney Studios' and Searchlight's theatrical film slates as of December 5, 2023, as well as major movies heading straight to Disney+ and Hulu. It also includes three Pixar movies Disney is releasing for the first time in theaters.

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☆ Timothée Chalamet makes an otherwise middling 'Wonka' worth watching
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant are the best part of the Willy Wonka prequel. AdvertisementThe new "Wonka" movie is a mixed bag of sweets and duds. AdvertisementHugh Grant is an underutilized firecrackerTimothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka and Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa in "Wonka." Throughout "Wonka," Chalamet oozes infectious optimism and childlike wonder as he takes us on a journey packed with magical moments and simple joys, including a heartwarming rendition of "Pure Imagination." It's almost enough to get us to believe in even the most ridiculous plotlines — but it's still no "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."

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☆ 9 facts you might not know about the making of Disney's animated movie 'Wish'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Here's what we learned about the making of the new movie from the directors and a behind-the-scenes book. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDisney's newest animated movie, "Wish," contains dozens of Easter eggs and nods to the classics before it, but it also contains real-world references. Earlier this month, Business Insider spoke with the directors, producers, and an associate production designer to learn more about the making of the movie. From how Princess Diana inspired attire in the movie to the military watchtower that informed King Magnifico's castle, here's what you may not know about "Wish."

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☆ A 'Harry Potter' TV series is in the works. Here's everything we know.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Warner Bros. Television is working on a scripted "Harry Potter" TV show. AdvertisementA "Harry Potter" TV show is in the works. AdvertisementThe series will be a 'faithful adaptation of the beloved original Harry Potter books'Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson starred in the "Harry Potter" films. J.K. Rowling will serve as an executive producerJ.K. Rowling is the author of the "Harry Potter" book series. The show is eyeing a release in 2026Daniel Radcliffe as Harry in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

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"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. Check out the trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'Though the original "Black Panther'' movie starred Boseman as T'Challa, Boseman does not appear in the sequel. How to watch 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' on Disney PlusYou can watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at home on Disney Plus. How to rent or buy 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is also available for purchase for $20 from digital retailers including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Is 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' worth watching?

☆ A small detail on Sunday's 'The Last of Us' reveals that Joel likely avoided becoming infected on episode 1 because of his food choices
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Joel says the cordyceps outbreak likely started by mutating and tainting foods with flour or sugar. Joel, Sarah, and Tommy likely weren't infected on episode one because they avoided eating pancakes, biscuits, and cake. It turns out Joel may have narrowly avoided being infected simply because of his food choices on the series' pilot. If you revisit episode one, it turns out Joel and Sarah may have dodged getting infected with the cordyceps fungus a few times. HBOIn Naughty Dog's hit video game of the same name, we never directly learn how the cordyceps infection spread so quickly across the planet.

☆ 'The Last of Us' made a major change to a game character. The showrunners explain why it was important to expand on Bill and his love story.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Sunday's episode expands greatly on a minor survivor from the video game, Bill (Nick Offerman). The showrunners told Insider why it was important to show Bill's love story with Frank. In the game, Joel and Ellie seek out Bill, shown as a paranoid loner who speaks to himself, to help them fix up a vehicle and carry on across the country. Frank, also his partner in the game, is only seen dead, hanging after committing suicide some time ago after the infected bit him. Bill tells Joel to keep his partner, Tess, safe in the same way he protected Frank for years.

☆ 11 details you may have missed on Sunday's heartbreaking episode of 'The Last of Us'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Bill dies on Sunday's episode, but he's still alive in the game. Frank and Bill get to play out their lives differently on "TLOU" series. HBOSunday's episode is a complete expansion on Bill and Frank's game characters. "There's this lovely thread that indicated this hint of a relationship between Bill and Frank in the game," Mazin said. You can watch our conversation with the showrunners on Sunday's episode here.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" will start streaming exclusively on Disney Plus on February 1. Check out the trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'Though the original "Black Panther'' movie starred the late Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa, Boseman does not appear in the sequel. How to watch 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'You can watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at home on Disney Plus starting February 1. Is 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' worth watching? Letitia Wright in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

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