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(Walt Disney Animation Studios) The 65th Walt Disney Animation Studios film is right around the corner, as the teaser trailer for "Hexed" is now out. The Hailee Steinfeld-led animated adventure follows Billie, as her and her mother (Rashida Jones) discover that the peculiarly strange side of Billie might be due to her having magical powers. The teaser, which reveals Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry will join the cast alongside Steinfeld and Jones, promises an emotionally-filled

Paramount: Michael Buckner/Variety; Warner Bros.: AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images What was seen as one of the biggest hurdles in the planned merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery is now cleared, for now. In a June 12 statement, the United States' Justice Department has announced that, after extensive review and consideration, they will approve the merger between two of the most storied studios in the business, stating that they “determined based on the evi

(DisneyMusicVEVO/Disney Channel/Disney Plus) Ahead of the release of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" on July 16, Disney has released the full film version of the song "Perfect Princess" that was originally performed for the first time live on American Idol Season 24's Disney Night back on April 20. "Perfect Princess," sung by Kylie Cantrall (Red), Malia Baker (Chloe), Liamani Segura (Pink), and various background members of the "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" cast, appears

(Pixar) (Pixar) Nine months ahead of its March 5, 2027 release, Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for their newest film "Gatto." The teaser provides a 60-second energetic and playful sneak peek into the tone that audiences can expect when the film hits theaters next spring. In addition, the teaser shows Pixar's mastery of being able to make quick switches in tone within the same scene, as the teaser goes from Nero and Rocco seriously interrogating another cat to pla

Liamani Segura arrives at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) From beginning her passion at just two years old, to singing the Star Spangled Banner prior to the 2018 Freedom 100 at Indianapolis 500 Carb Day, to starring on-screen in three of the most popular Disney franchises of all-time, Liamani Segura has done a lot in her career thus far, and she has not even gr

A historic feat has been achieved by independent animation studio Glitch Productions. "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act" has become the highest-grossing independent animated film opening of all-time, grossing $35.4 million worldwide. As noted by Deadline regarding "The Amazing Digital Circus" series as a whole: The series went viral following its 2022 launch and by the end of 2024, YouTube videos relating to Amazing Digital Circus clocked a reported 25 billion views.

(Disney Channel/Disney Plus) Disney has officially released the teaser trailer for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," the fifth chapter in the "Descendants" franchise, with a July 16 Disney Channel premiere date announced, along with the film premiering on Disney Plus on July 17. Disney themselves described the teaser perfectly in the YouTube video description by saying: In this first look, Red and Chloe hide their most dangerous secret - the time-traveling pocket watch - insi

Note: The following editorial piece is an originally-crafted opinion piece that will contain some first-person language, which isn't normally the case for editorial content here on Beyond The Screen. Our breaking news coverage will always remain unbiased and straight to the point, but content like this will delve into areas beyond that. (Universal Pictures) Everyone, no matter who they are, what color their skin may or may not be, and no matter where they came from, can get a

(Lucasfilm) The return of a galaxy far, far away on the big screen for the first time since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker is nearing release. The Mandalorian and Grogu has spoken and is heading to theaters May 22, 2026. During The Walt Disney Company's CinemaCon 2026 panel, Director Jon Favreau walked out on stage to talk about the first post-pandemic Star Wars film release. During his presentation, Favreau talked about how he poured his "joy and love of Star Wars that will tr

(Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Following the massive success of her performance in "Sinners," there are those who believed that Hailee Steinfeld would not make an acting appearance again until she provides her voice for Gwen Stacy in "Spider-Man Beyond The Spider-Verse" in 2027. However, in a surprise reveal during The Walt Disney Company's CinemaCon 2026 panel, Steinfeld was revealed as the voice of the main character for their upcoming animated film "Hexed," due in theaters in l

(Disney Channel/Disney Branded Television) Following the success of the "Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour, Concert Special, and The Live Album," Disney is gearing up to release the fifth film entry in the "Descendants" franchise this summer. With that, the first look at "Descendants Wicked Wonderland" has been released, teasing the consequences from the end of "The Rise of Red," about what happens when one messes with the very fabric of time, as Red and Chloe did durin

After a multi-state and multi-month first leg of the "Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour," the "Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide: Concert Special" and "The Live Album" have been released. "The Live Album" consists of 24 songs from across both franchises, with the "Concert Special" showing some of the live performances, along with taking a deep dive into much of the behind-the-scenes work that made the "Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour" come to life. (Image/The W

Kristen Bell will leave her duties as Queen of Arendelle to head out to Montana, as she will voice Amy Rose in "Sonic The Hedgehog 4." Premiering next spring, Bell will join an all-star cast, and a fun adventure, which may prove to have a romance element at the end of the day. (Image/Paramount Skydance) The Queen of Arendelle is becoming the love interest of the speediest blue hedgehog, as Kristen Bell will step into the world of "Sonic The Hedgehog," as she'll voice Amy Rose

(Lucasfilm) After releasing the first trailer back in September 2025 and a Big Game TV Spot during Super Bowl LX, the second trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has arrived. The second trailer reveals the return of a fan favorite Clone Wars-era bounty hunter, the unmasking of Din Djarin, and more. In short, the countdown to May 22 is on, where the first Star Wars movie since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker" will hit theaters in IMAX. (Image/Lucasfilm) Lucasfilm has released

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" has become a cultural phenomenon. At the time of writing, it is the only original film in the history of Netflix to have surpassed 500 million views. In addition, the hit song from the film "Golden" has been racking up awards wins and nominations at every major awards show that is coming across its path. Now, another chapter is added to the pages of history that the film has been writing for itself. Singer EJAE (left) and co-composer of ‘Golden’ Mark Son

Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Lynwen Brennan. Courtesy Lucasfilm (2); Joel Aron There has been an awakening at Lucasfilm. After serving as President of Lucasfilm for 14 years, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, paving the way for new leadership to take over. That new leadershop will include Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan being promoted to Co-Presidents of the studio for the forseeable future. Both Filoni and Brennan have been with Lucasfilm for over 20 years, ensuring th

(Image Credit | Star Wars Celebration) Star Wars Celebration has concluded, with a lot of exciting news tidbits that have gotten Star Wars fans all over the world excited for what is to come. Here is a recap of everything that was revealed throughout the duration of the weekend. Star Wars Starfighter (Image Credit | Lucasfilm) Star Wars Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, debuts in theaters May 28, 2027! Not much is known about the film, other than

(Image Credit | Lucasfilm) For the first time since 2018-2019, Star Wars will have back-to-back years with film releases, as earlier today at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, a brand new Star Wars film was announced. Star Wars Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, debuts in theaters May 28th, 2027! Not much is known about the film, other than the fact that it will be taking place "approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Sk