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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premieres on Disney+ this April

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an all-new animated series from Lucasfilm Animation, will premiere on Disney+ April 6th. Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this new adventure finds Maul plotting to […]

January 22, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Forecast: 2026 to see biggest domestic box office since Covid

After a year that ultimately did not perform the way most of the industry expected, 2025 closed with little to no meaningful improvement over the year prior, reports Cinelytic – the AI-driven data analytics platform for the entertainment industry. Domestic box office (DBO) totals once again landed at roughly $8.6 billion (€7.3bn), marking the second […]

January 8, 2026

IMAX reports record year

Giant cinema business IMAX just had its best year ever in 2025, surpassing its 2019 pre-Covid results, as moviegoers seek bigger, premium experiences. Revenue was driven by titles including Mission: Impossible 8,Avatar: Fire and Ash, How to Train Your Dragon, Sinners (pictured), Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. 2026 is also looking promising with […]

January 8, 2026By Chris Forrester

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures coming to Disney+

All seven episodes of the third season of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Lucasfilm’s original animated series, will debut December 8th on Disney+. Set during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi Younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs, as they study the ways of the Force, learn from Jedi Master […]

November 19, 2025

Report: Gaming central to how younger people socialise

With billions in revenues, the gaming industry shows no signs of slowing down, reports Hub. Once considered a niche hobby, gaming now rivals film, TV and music as a dominant form of entertainment – especially among younger consumers. For today’s players, gaming isn’t just about competition or escape; it’s about connection. Whether teaming up online […]

October 28, 2025

Triggerfish to open UK studio

Triggerfish, the South African animation studio, is expanding its global presence with the launch of a new UK studio, widening its European footprint and accelerating growth in feature films, TV series, and specials. Building on its hubs in South Africa and Ireland, the move brings Triggerfish closer to key clients and creative partners while tapping […]

September 24, 2025

ITVX, Disney+ announce content sharing deal

The Walt Disney Company and ITV have announced an initiative to carry each other’s streaming services, in the form of a promotional selection, billed as a ‘Taste of ITVX’ and a ‘Taste of Disney+’ respectively. Starting on July 16th, a curated, and regularly refreshed selection of shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be […]

July 10, 2025

Samsung Art Store adds Disney artwork

Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of new pieces from Disney’s portfolio to the Samsung Art Store, offering TV users worldwide a new way to enjoy iconic visuals from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic — all in 4K resolution. “We’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with Disney to offer their most beloved artwork […]

May 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ coming to Whale TV models

Independent TV OS maker Whale TV and the Walt Disney Company have reached an agreement to bring Disney+ to Whale TV enabled smart TVs. Coming soon, on existing Whale TV devices, users will be able to add Disney+ from the app store and enjoy thousands of hours of entertainment content including popular titles such as […]

April 16, 2025

Disney+ marks 5 years with slate of new titles

As Disney+ celebrates its fifth birthday this March, the streaming service has unveiled a lineup of titles set to premiere in the UK and Ireland in 2025. The Disney+ service went live in the UK on March 24th 2020 – somewhat fortunately just as homes around the around the nation were being ordered to stay […]

March 24, 2025By Nik Roseveare