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Exclusive: Sarah Dodge has joined Redefine Entertainment as a manager.

She joins the company with over 12 years of experience at Industry Entertainment. Before her career in management, she served as a development executive at Dimension Films. A graduate of Emerson College, Dodge began her career at The William Morris Agency and HBO.

Her clients joining her at Redefine include Charlott Ahlin, writer on AMC’s upcoming untitled Jonathan Glatzer Silicon Valley series, Karni Arieli & Saul Freed, who directed and produced the film short Wild Summon, Sarah Carbiener, EP on Prime Video’s Criminal, Fox’s Krapopolis, Owen Dennis, creator of the series Infinity Train and Among Us, Meg Favreau, screenwriter of the The Twits, Ryan Finnerty, Jesse Gordon, Kari Granlund, Jenny Lynn, co-ep on FX’s Mayans, M.C., ABC’s The Rookie, Gustin Nash, Angela Petrella, Laura Pollak, co-producer on the Paramount+ series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Fairfax), Erica Rosbe, co-ep on King of the Hill reboot, and EP of Prime Video’s Gen V, and Eva Sørhaug, director Showtime’s Yellowjackets, Max’s Tokyo Vice, and the film 90 Minutes.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the Redefine Entertainment team. Her client list exemplifies the kind of highly curated artists that Redefine was founded to support. She operates with a level of empathy that we find to be rare in our business. Her curiosity and her commitment to excellence are unmatched. We look forward to supporting her growth in the coming years,” shared partners Jairo Alvarado, Max Goldfarb, Tony Gil an Michael Botti in a joint statement.

“The moment I met with Redefine, I knew I had found my people,” Dodge shared. “They are a company with a clear vision. Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry. I am incredibly excited and proud to join the team,” she added.

Redefine Entertainment, founded in 2021, focuses on representing cultural thought leaders in the literary space. The firm represents creators such as Lulu Wang, Malcolm Spellman, Angel Soto, Vivienne Medrano, Dalan Musson, John Swetnam, Erika Lippoldt & Bo Yeon Kim, Jingyi Shao, Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier, Abi Demaris Corbin, Ken Kobayashi, & Kwame Kwei-Armah...

Hulu has debuted the first photos from the upcoming Original film Summer of 69, which will debut on the streaming service later this year.

Marking Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut, Summer of 69 is set to make its world premiere at SXSW this March.

In the film, an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help seduce her longtime crush before graduation, leading to unexpected friendship and lessons in self-confidence, acceptance, and adulthood.

The ensemble cast includes Chloe Fineman (Saturday Night Live), Sam Morelos (That ’90s Show), Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Paula Pell (Girls5eva), Liza Koshy (A Family Affair), Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) and more.

The cast also includes Matt Cornett, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat and Fernando Carsa. Summer of 69 is directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Liz Nico and Jules Byrne.

“It’s always been my dream to...

The Princess Diaries 3 has found its director. The upcoming Princess Diaries 3 is a long-awaited follow-up to the movie franchise starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews which adapted the Meg Cabot young adult novel series of the same name into a pair of features in 2001 and 2004. The sequel was announced in 2022 with Supergirl writer Aadrita Mukerji attached, though it is not clear if that is still the case. It has also not been officially announced if Hathaway will be reprising her original role, though original producer Debra Martin Chase is on board for the project.

Per Deadline, The Princess Diaries 3 has found its director in Joy Ride's Adele Lim. Lim has previously collaborated with Disney, the company producing the new sequel, when she wrote the screenplay for their 2021 animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon. Lim's partner Naia Cucukov is also on board as an executive producer alongside Melissa Stack.

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Santiago Cabrera is one of the actors who joined the cast of the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!

The movie is now in theaters and many fans may be wondering who Astrid’s (Jenna Ortega) father is.

As we’ve previously learned, she is the daughter of Winona Ryder‘s Lydia Deetz, and the 46-yaer-old Chilean actor portrays her father Richard!

Keep reading to find out more about him (spoiler alert)…

Early on in the film, we learn that her father Richard died in a boating accident and he’s seen just through old family photos.

Spoiler Alert! When Astrid is tricked into entering the afterlife, she runs into her father, who is now working in the immigration unit. He helps her escape the afterlife and go back to the real world.

“I got to play a small part...

Santiago Cabrera, renowned for his portrayal of Isaac Mendez in the hit series Heroes, recently shared insights into his near miss with the role of Aquaman. The actor, currently starring in Eva Longoria's Apple series and Fox's The Cleaning Lady.

Santiago Cabrera detailed the experience in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "Technically, I was Aquaman in 2007 when the writers strike hit," Cabrera revealed. Shortly before the writers strike, Cabrera explained that he traveled to Australia, where he had the opportunity to work with renowned director George Miller, whom he greatly admires. During this time, Furiosa actor Tom Burke relayed Millers suggestion to Cabrera about playing a superhero role.

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Cabrera said he had the chance to visit Peter Jacksons FX company,...

Santiago Cabrera played Captain Cristóbal Rios in the first two seasons of Star Trek: Picard. Since Picard's second season, Cabrera has appeared in various projects such as Godmothered, The Flight Attendant, and Undone, and participated in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Captain Rios is unlikely to return to Star Trek due to his decision to stay in the past and live out his days with Dr. Ramirez and her son.

Santiago Cabrera stars in the first two seasons of Star Trek: Picard as the mysterious Captain Cristóbal (‘Cris’) Rios and his assorted alter-ego holograms. Joining Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) in season one as the rugged yet haunted Captain-pilot of La Sirena, Rios was instrumental in helping the “decidedly motley” rag-tag crew fight for and save the synthetic beings of the planet Coppekius from a Romulan attack in Picard season 1, simultaneously tackling some heavy personal emotional scarring in the process. In...

Freeform’s 2023 “25 Days of Christmas” lineup includes holiday favorites Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy, and classic animated offerings Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The network’s December lineup also includes all four Toy Story films, Frozen I and II, and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Noelle starring Anna Kendrick and Godmothered with Jillian Bell will screen this December on Freeform. 2018’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and a batch of Santa Paws films will help put viewers in a winter holiday mood.

A scene from ‘Frozen’ (Photo Credit: Disney)

Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” Lineup

Friday, Dec. 1

7:00 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”

9:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish”

11:00 a.m. – “Eloise at Christmastime”

1:00 p.m. – “The Star” (2017)

3:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”

5:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)

7:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”

9:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York...

‘Tis the season — for “25 Days of Christmas” on Freeform! The network has announced the lineup for its annual event, and it includes classic favorites like the Home Alone movies, The Santa Clause trilogy, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as the Freeform premieres of Disney+ films Noelle and Godmothered. It all begins on Friday, December 1 and runs through Christmas Day. Also on the schedule are Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Toy Story franchise, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street (1994), and Frozen. Check out the full schedule for Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” event below. Plus, check out our printable holiday movie schedule here! Friday, December 1 7:00 a.m.: Unaccompanied Minors 9:00 a.m.: Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish 11:00 a.m.: Eloise at Christmastime 1:00 p.m.: The Star (2017) 3:00 p.m.: Disney’s A Christmas Carol 5:00 p.

With the holidays right around the corner, Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” is back.

This year, starting December 1, the special lineup event will introduce Disney+ holiday films “Noelle,” which stars Anna Kendrick, and “Godmothered,” which stars Jillian Bell, as the flicks make their Freeform debut.

In addition to the new favorites, the network will welcome back classic holiday movies, including 2000 film “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” “Frozen,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” and the 1994 version of “Miracle on 34th Street.”

Several beloved film franchises will also make their return, including the “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause” trilogies alongside the “Toy Story” franchise. During the special event, Freeform will also air holiday episodes of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.”

During last year’s “25 Days of Christmas,” Freeform distinguished itself...

“Black Adam” filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra has been hired by Amazon MGM Studios to direct a movie starring Emily Blunt as pioneering female detective Kate Warne.

Melissa Stack wrote the screenplay from a previous draft by Gustin Nash. The untitled film, described as a “propulsive action thriller,” centers around a real-life Sherlock Holmes-esque character. Kate Warne was the first female detective at the Pinkerton agency and, according to a release, paved the way for future women in law enforcement and forever changed how detective work was done.

Blunt, who will also produce the movie, hasn’t finalized her deal because of the actors strike, but conversations are expected to resume once the guild has a new pact.

Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia and Dany Garcia are producing via their company, Seven Bucks Productions. Kristina Sorensen is producing for With a K Productions. Kimberly Bialek will oversee for Seven Bucks Productions.

Collet-Serra...

Exclusive: Jaume Collet-Serra is back in business with Seven Bucks after Black Adam and Jungle Cruise, with the filmmaker set to direct Kate Warne for Amazon MGM and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks. Emily Blunt is also producing, but with an eye to star. There is currently no acting deal in place, Deadline hears. Those conversations are expected to resume post-strike.

Deadline first told you about the project with Blunt’s circling.

Collet-Serra is directing from script by Melissa Stack. Gustin Nash penned the first draft which is an action thriller built around Warne, a real-life Sherlock Holmes. She was the first female detective at the Pinkerton Agency and paved the way for future women in law enforcement and forever changed how detective work was done.

Stack co-wrote Godmothered for Disney with Kari Granlund. Stack also penned The Other Woman for 20th Century Fox. She also wrote and is attached...

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Julie Andrews is sharing her thoughts on a potential role in the third Princess Diaries.

In an interview with Access Hollywood on Tuesday, The Sound of Music actress addressed whether she would appear in this installment in one of her first public comments since the project was announced as being in development. In the first two films, Andrews played Queen Clarisse Renaldi, the grandmother of Anne Hathaway’s character, Mia Thermopolis.

“I think we know that it’s probably not going to be possible. It was talked about very shortly after two [The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement] came out, but it’s now how many years since then? And I am that much older and Annie the princess, or queen, is so much older. And I am not sure where it would float or run,” Andrews said. “In terms of us doing it,...

The steady drumbeat of Disney+'s competitive spirit with the de facto streaming giant, Netflix, continues to grow. But while Disney still has a bit of work to do to challenge Netflix on the front of original storytelling, they might already possess an advantage when it comes to Christmas movies, specials, and episodes of The Simpsons.

In fact, the wide catalog of Christmas films on Disney+ might seem daunting and overwhelming at first glance. For users who might be stuck and uncertain of what they should watch, it's quite easy to refer to the signs of the Zodiac instead.

Updated on December 5th, 2022, by Lynn Gibbs: Just like movies, people have different sides to them and different senses of humor. This is why horoscopes and zodiacs are so fun for those interested because a person's zodiac can explain a lot about their interests, fears, and personality. With the holiday season here,...

Disney is known for its successful themed holiday movies; the same can be said for Christmas. Whether it's a cartoon showing the holiday hopes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse or a mega motion picture starring Tim Allen dressed as Santa Claus, Disney's Christmas movies vary in subject and design.

Disney has added a more modern take to Christmas movies over the years. However, the theme of family, holiday magic, and love always comes through — it's what makes these movies fan-favorites to rewatch every holiday season. Thankfully, those with Disney+ subscriptions can stream these movies and watch them as many times as they want this holiday season.

Updated on November 7, 2022, by Lynn Gibbs:

For many Christmas diehards, the music, the tree, and most importantly, the movies come out in November to prepare for the holiday magic of December. The easiest way to celebrate the season is by watching some of the best Christmas movies,...

The upcoming Walking Dead spin-off Tales of the Walking Dead is an anthology series, which means that each of the first season’s six episodes will center on different characters that may or may not make appearances in other episodes throughout the season. Because each episode is primarily a self-contained story, actors who may not have the time to commit to a full season arc are able to join this universe. This means that Tales of the Walking Dead has a stacked cast with many familiar faces – some are newcomers to the franchise and others are Walking Dead alums.

Olivia Munn as Evie

Olivia Munn will play Evie in the first episode of the season, who partners with a reclusive doomsday prepper to find their lost loved ones. Munn has an extensive filmography of both genre and comedy work, and worked as a correspondent for The Daily Show from 2010 to...

Actor and comedian Jillian Bell has signed with CAA for representation.

Bell is best known for comedic hits such as “Idiotsitter,” the Comedy Central series which she created and starred in for two seasons, and the critically-acclaimed movie “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo. She most recently starred in “The Drop,” which premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, directed by Sarah Adina Smith.

Other highlights of Bell’s filmography include a standout role in “22 Jump Street” — for which she was nominated for two MTV movie awards as well as a Teen Choice Award. The actor also nabbed the lead role of Eleanor, an unskilled young fairy godmother, in the Disney+ movie “Godmothered,” starring opposite Isla Fisher. Her additional film credits include “Fist Fight,” “Office Christmas Party, “The Night Before,” “Inherent Vice” and “Rough Night,” among comedy and drama titles. On television, Bell has starred in series including “Room 104,...

Exclusive: Naveen Paddock (New Amsterdam) is set as a series regular opposite Josh Duhamel and Lauren Graham for the upcoming second season of Disney+’s The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. Additionally, Margot Anderson-Song (Defending Jacob), Noah Baird (A Christmas Story Live), Stephnie Weir (A Million Little Things), Connor DeWolfe, Timm Sharp (Enlightened) and Tiffany Denise Hobbs (Claws) have been cast in heavily recurring roles on the Disney Branded Television series produced by ABC Signature.

In Season 2, after winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, the squad-with-heart and their coach Alex Morrow (Graham) take to the road to attend an intense summer hockey institute in California run by charming yet hardcore former NHL player, Colin Cole (Duhamel). It’s a place for kids to get excellent at hockey — without school to get in the way. As our Ducks try to survive in this super-competitive environment, they’re faced with...

Adam Brody, Maxim Jasper Swinton, and Meara Mahoney Gross have all been cast in the upcoming FX limited series “Fleishman Is in Trouble,” Variety has learned.

The trio joins previously announced cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, and Claire Danes. Based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s novel of the same name, the series centers on recently separated forty-something Toby Fleishman (Eisenberg), who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail-end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, Rachel (Danes), disappears, leaving him with the kids and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return.

As he balances parenting, the return of old friends, a promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming, and all the...

The O.C. alum Adam Brody is set to star alongside Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan and Claire Danes in FX’s Fleishman Is in Trouble, a limited-series adaptation of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s bestselling debut novel. Maxim Jasper Swinton (Halston) and Meara Mahoney Gross (Don’t Look Up) will also be featured in the series, which will stream on Hulu.

Created by Brodesser-Akner, the story centers on recently separated fortysomething Toby Fleishman (Eisenberg), who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, Rachel (Danes), disappears, leaving him with the kids and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return. As he balances parenting, the return of old friends, a promotion...

Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen and Jillian Bell will star in the ensemble comedy film “Reunion.”

The movie is the first greenlit project for Artists Road, the comedy film joint venture that was formed in October by Spyglass Media Group, Propagate Content, Artists First and Off-Road Productions. The pic puts a darkly humorous spin on the classic whodunnit. It centers on a murder that takes place during a snowstorm at a high school reunion party, which leaves guests trapped in an isolated mansion trying to piece together clues.

Chris Nelson (“The Perfect Date”) is directing the movie from a screenplay by the “The Edge of Sleep” writing duo, Jake Emanuel and Willie Block.

Howery and Bell previously appeared together in “Brittany Runs a Marathon,” the acclaimed 2019 Amazon comedy. Bell’s credits also include “Rough Night,” “Cowboys,” and “Godmothered,” while Howery has appeared in the likes of “Get Out,” “Tag” and the upcoming “Free Guy.

In what is the first official glimpse of the pandemic’s impact on U.K. film and television production, British Film Institute (BFI) data reveals that film and high-end television production spend exceeded £2.84 billion ($3.9 billion) in 2020, only 21% down on 2019 levels.

BFI boss Ben Roberts tells Variety that the speed with which the industry was able to band together and hammer out guidelines for production allowed the sector to weather the toll of the pandemic, particularly as it allowed the buoyant studio sector to quickly rev up operations. Film and television production has continued through the U.K.’s three national lockdowns, working to pan-industry guidelines that were drawn up in late spring. The BFI led the Screen Sector Taskforce, creating the guidance for Covid-safe productions alongside a host of industry players, including the British Film Commission and producers’ trade org Pact.

“Because we spoke very much as one voice to...

Hollywood star Isla Fisher said she is always nervous on the first day of her work for any project.

Asked how she would describe her first day on a set, Isla Fisher replied, "It's always really nerve racking for me.

"I always feel like 'oh, no, everyone's going to realise that I'm miscast'. I sometimes show up with an idea of how and then (think) it will get thrown out the window. It's like being new at school. You just want to do a really good job and you try your best to do that," added Fisher.

On the work front, she currently stars in Disney's fantasy comedy "Godmothered", a film that tries giving a spin to several fairytale cliches. She is seen as a single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn with the entry of a young and fairly inexperienced fairy godmother played by Jillian Bell.

"Godmothered" also stars Santiago Cabrera,...

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Disney+ has a new major release for families just as 2020 is wrapping up: “Soul,” the first Black-led Pixar film, was supposed to hit theaters in June 2020 but instead is out December 25 on Disney+ — no premium access required.

While “Mulan” required an additional $30 purchase for “Disney+ Premier Access,” which gave users who bought the film unlimited access to the live-action remake for as long as they subscribe to the service, “Soul” is being released on the regular tier that all users pay for, like other 2020 films including “Godmothered,” “Black Beauty,” the Taylor Swift documentary “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions,” “The Mandalorian,” and the upcoming Marvel shows.

Buy: Disney+ $6.99/month or $69.99/year Buy it...

It turns out love will only get you so far in the edit bay, as Isla Fisher says husband Sacha Baron Cohen cut her favorite joke from his “Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm,” even though she begged him not to. Actually, she threatened him not to.

“I like to be involved. I watch all the cuts of the movie… I mean, I’m sure my husband will tell you I get too opinionated,” Fisher said on Wednesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “There was actually a joke in this one, in this latest ‘Borat’ one, in the debutante ball scene that I just found so funny, it’s my favorite joke, I was so attached to it. And it was in the foreign cut and it was in all the cuts and then finally when it comes to the last minute in the edit — he takes it out! And I was like, ‘Babe,...

Godmothered puts a new spin on the beloved fairy tale heroes, with Jillian Bell starring as one of the last of her breed, In fact, the entire profession of fairy godmothering depends on her ability to succeed in a seemingly hopeless mission, finding true love for a stressed-out single mother. Bell loved the idea of [...]

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Cinemas — the ones that are open — are hurting for new content. With only one wide release this week — that would be Focus Features’ “Half Brothers” opening on approximately 1,200 screens — film fans will likely be staying home and sifting through new releases via streaming instead.

For example, audiences have their choice between Disney fairy-tale sendup “Godmothered” and Francis Ford Coppola’s re-edit of “The Godfather Part III.” The former (which stars Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell) is available to Disney Plus subscribers, while the latter is getting a very limited theatrical run.

Who knows how audiences will react to a story about a romance cut short by medical tragedy in the era of Covid-19, but Universal serves up a well-made version of just that kind of love story with “All My Life,” featuring Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr.

Steve McQueen’s five-film Small Axe series continues on Amazon Prime, while David Fincher’s buzzy,...

It’s finally the weekend, and with most places around the world still experiencing lockdowns to some degree, not to mention cold weather beginning to take over in a lot of countries now that it’s winter, many people will no doubt be looking to remain indoors and flip on some quality content. And lucky for them, the various streaming services continue to deliver.

Be it Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu or HBO Max, there’s a ton of great stuff to dig into and each of the major platforms is constantly updated, with this weekend bringing several exciting titles that might be worth your time. And down below, you can see the complete list of what’s set to arrive across today, Saturday and Sunday.

Ready to dive in?

December 4

Netflix

Bhaag Beanie Bhaag — Netflix Original

Big Mouth: Season 4 — Netflix Original

Bombay Rose — Netflix Film

Captain...

In the new film Godmothered, Jillian Bell plays a fairy godmother who tries to help a woman (Isla Fisher) find the “happily ever after” she’s cynically given up on after so many years. As a Disney movie, it’s a pretty sure bet there will be a happy ending. But what about in real life? Do [...]

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Once in a blue moon, a super sugary sweet movie comes along from Disney that screams the Mouse House.

In 2007, that movie was Enchanted with Amy Adams.

This year, it’s Godmothered with Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher, debuting on Disney+ for the whole world to bask in its joy.

Bell stars as Eleanor, who seems to be the only Fairy Godmother left in her community who believes they shouldn’t be demoted to the Tooth Fairy.

She still dresses in beautiful pink and carries her wand like an Englishman carrying tea. Eleanor has faith. Yet Moira (Jane Curtin) sees the writing on the wall.

The world in 2020 doesn’t need Godmothers, and her training facility is simply wasting its time and must close soon.

Refusing to believe that, Eleanor finds a Godmother wish from Mackenzie (Fisher) in a dusty old library and takes it upon herself to prove that these magical,...

Given the sheer strength in depth of the Mouse House’s back catalogue that includes Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar, The Simpsons and a wide selection of animated titles, not to mention the production line of live-action remakes based on the studio’s extensive roster of classics, there’s more than enough on Disney Plus to keep subscribers occupied for years.

In terms of original content, though, the platform is lagging far behind the likes of Netflix, Amazon and even HBO Max. Then again, that clearly doesn’t matter in the slightest when the customer count blew past 73 million in just twelve months, which is way ahead of even the most optimistic projections being made in the boardroom.

Today brings an eclectic mix of new additions to the streaming service, and for those who were unwilling to shell out $30 for the privilege of viewing Niki Caro’s Mulan,...

By Sugandha Rawal

New Delhi, Dec 4 (Ians) Hollywood star Isla Fisher finds a lot of fairytales offensive as they push gender stereotypes or show women as damsels in distress. Fisher says she tweaks such stories while reading out to her children.

"I think a lot of the fairytale stories are a little bit offensive," Fisher said while opening up about what sort of fairytales she reads to her children.

"It is sort of they are pushing a certain type of male, you know, being rescued by a prince or, a woman without a mother, an abandoned woman, or woman as a witch as a stepmother," added the mother of three.

Fisher continued: "So, a lot of these stereotypes are kind of not really what as a parent, they don't necessarily match my ideals. So, I've always sort of reform them and, you know, restructure them and I've always, you know,...

Forget about the 12 Days of Christmas – it’s the 12 Disney Plus Originals of Christmas this year. The Mouse House’s streaming service is releasing a bunch of new movies and TV series across the next few weeks, with the highlights being the original content that’s coming our way. Included in their number is a quartet of must-see pics, a short film, a couple of docuseries and a load of new episodes of hot D+ shows.

First up, after its debut on Premier Access, Mulan is finally being made available on Disney Plus for all subscribers at no extra cost. So, if you haven’t caught the all-action remake, now’s your chance. The same day also sees the debut of fantasy comedy movie Godmothered, starring Jillian Bell as a fairy godmother who answers a little girl’s wish for help, only for it to turn out that she’s...

Once upon a time, Disney had the market cornered on wholesome, pure-of-heart fairy tales — films like “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty” featuring fairy godmothers and charming princes. But somewhere along the way, academics and feminists and a new generation of ironically inclined kiddos realized the underlying message of these films wasn’t so magical, teaching young girls to be little more than passive wives. The Mouse House (as Variety referred to the studio at the time) was slow to address its shortcomings, while others stepped in — from “Shrek” to “The Fairly OddParents” — to parody the formula and push its politics into the 21st century.

A glorified TV movie debuting straight to the Disney Plus streaming platform, “Godmothered” is meant to signal to the world that Disney is in on the joke, an acknowledgement that “happily ever after” doesn’t necessarily follow a fairy-tale wedding, but is in fact a sign of lazy storytelling.

Comedian Jillian Bell thrives as a wild woman. The pith of her comic persona is a grasping, inelegant id — the kind of needy enfant terrible who undergoes antic slapstick and sour humiliations while the dangling carrot of maturity eludes her. Her characters inevitably leave some manner of destruction in their wake.

After watching Bell hone this half-callow, half-churlish onscreen identity in films and TV series like Rough Night, Brittany Runs a Marathon, Idiotsitter and Workaholics, I was surprised to find her lead role in the Disney+ fantasy flick Godmothered oddly deflated. Her fairy godmother Eleanor, clad in a pink buttercream cupcake of ...

Comedian Jillian Bell thrives as a wild woman. The pith of her comic persona is a grasping, inelegant id — the kind of needy enfant terrible who undergoes antic slapstick and sour humiliations while the dangling carrot of maturity eludes her. Her characters inevitably leave some manner of destruction in their wake.

After watching Bell hone this half-callow, half-churlish onscreen identity in films and TV series like Rough Night, Brittany Runs a Marathon, Idiotsitter and Workaholics, I was surprised to find her lead role in the Disney+ fantasy flick Godmothered oddly deflated. Her fairy godmother Eleanor, clad in a pink buttercream cupcake of ...

In “Godmothered,” a young fairy-godmother-in-training travels to the modern human world to save her fairy-tale existence. If that plot reminds you of “Enchanted,” then that’s clearly what the folks at Disney+ had in mind, down to the casting of Isla Fisher; Fisher is a talented actress in her own right, but at least as far back as “Nocturnal Animals,” she also seems to be in on the joke that Hollywood thinks of her as The Other Amy Adams.

For the most part, “Godmothered” is a mixed-bag of clever comedy and banal kid-movie clichés, but director Sharon Maguire (“Bridget Jones’ Baby”) and writers Kari Granlund (2019’s “Lady and the Tramp”) and Melissa Stack (“The Other Woman”) craft an ending that’s so emotionally and intellectually satisfying that it’s easy to forgive the film’s less magical attributes.

It’s the story of Eleanor (Jillian Bell), the youngest and most...

Disney cannot resist cannibalizing itself, even after it’s had a good helping. The existence of Disney+ allows the larger company to continue remaking its animated films in live-action form, or rebooting them, or re-imagining them, or re-whatever-ing them. The new Disney+ film Godmothered would fall into the “re-imagining” camp; it’s not officially a remake of […]

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There’s no lack of talent on display in Disney+’s latest original feature “Godmothered,” a film built around the charming duo of Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell (already solid casting) that also has the space to include gems like Jane Curtin and June Squibb in roles so supporting that one of them spends most of her screen time cosplaying as the face of a clock. Other supporting roles are kitted out by talented kiddos like Jillian Shea Spaeder and Willa Skye or consistent comedic stars like Utkarsh Ambudkar and Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and the whole thing was cooked up by rising screenwriters Melissa Stack (the underappreciated “The Other Woman”) and Kari Granlund. Even better, it’s all directed by Sharon Maguire, the genius behind the first (and best) “Bridget Jones” film.

Built on a cute idea — hey, what about exploring the wide world of fairy godmothers? — that also builds...

Talk of a sequel to the 2005 romantic comedy hit Wedding Crashers 2 has fans excited to once again join Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson on another escapade. As good as the central duo are though, it's really Isla Fisher who ran away with the first movie as the overly possessive adorable psycho Gloria, and the actress has now said that she would love the opportunity to return for more.

"I would 100%, 100% be down. I think there is a ton of comedy to be mined in that set up. I think those two have such a great, natural chemistry. I loved playing a bipolar nymphomaniac. It would be really fun to go step back into that role that sort of made me lucky enough to be cast in fantastic movies like [Godmothered]. Yeah, it'd be great fun!"

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Godmothered is built on an indelible premise: what if a fairy godmother ventures into our world to prove that we still need magic, only to discover that the little girl she set out to assist has grown into a jaded adult with a couple of kids and loads of emotional baggage? Like Enchanted before it, […]

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The holiday season is here and Pixar has a little gift for Disney+ subscribers.

After the animation studio’s next major effort was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the powers that be finally made the decision to release it on Disney’s streaming service. And that’s why you will now be able to watch Soul via Disney+ on Christmas Day. Soul stars Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner – an inspiring jazz musician who finally gets his chance when his soul enters the Great Beyond.

Soul isn’t the only gift on Disney+ in December 2020. The sure-to-be-thrilling finale of The Mandalorian season 2 will arrive on Dec. 18. After those two beg exciting tentpoles, it’s pretty much business as usual for Disney+ this month (not that that’s necessarily a bad thing). An original movie of note, Safety, premieres on Dec. 11 and should at least be of interest to Clemson football fans.

December is almost upon us, and Disney Plus has a great haul of movies/TV shows coming on Friday to kick off the month in style. In total, there are 11 titles hitting the Mouse House’s streaming service this week and while there’s no explicit Christmassy content to be found, the new arrivals do include a bunch of nostalgic favorites which make for perfect viewing this time of year.

First up, beloved 90s Fox animated effort Anastasia has always been mistaken for a Disney flick and now it officially is as it joins D+ on Friday. Legendary comedy film Big, which earned Tom Hanks his first Oscar nomination, likewise is on its way. Elsewhere, fans have been waiting to see 2005 superhero pic Sky High on Disney Plus ever since the platform launched and finally, the wait is over this week.

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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.

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Paramount Pictures UK has debuted a new trailer for the coming-of-age love story ‘Dreamland featuring Margot Robbie and Finn Cole alongside the UK release date.

The film is a love story set amidst America’s struggle during the Great Depression. Eugene Evans dreams of escaping his small Texas town when he discovers a wounded, fugitive bank robber Allison Wells (Robbie) hiding closer than he could ever imagine. Torn between claiming the bounty for her capture and his growing attraction to the seductive criminal, nothing is as it seems, and Eugene must make a decision that will forever affect the lives of everyone he’s ever loved.

Margot Robbie, Finn Cole, Garrett Hedlund, Travis Fimmel, Kerry Condon, Darby Camp, Lola Kirke star in the film.

Also in trailers – Isla Fisher is the reluctant modern-day “princess” in trailer for ‘Godmothered’

The film is released in the UK December 11th

The post UK...

Slowly but surely, India and Indian-ness are foraying the world of showbiz in the West, and much of it has to do with the country's growing presence in the Ott space. The success of Delhi Crime at the International Emmys is, as Shefali Shah rightly said, a cherry on the sundae, but Indian stories and Indian talent of the digital space have been making a strong impact the way Bollywood or our mainstream cinema never really did.

We draw up a list of notable Indian artistes and themes that are carving a space in the worldwide Ott space.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Her Hollywood debut and musical sojourns in the West had mixed responses, but her Ott foray in the international arena seems more assured. After "Isn't It Romantic", she will soon be seen in "We Can Be Heroes" and "The White Tiger". The actress has also sealed a two-year multimillion-dollar,...

Universal Pictures has launched the first trailer for the ‘The Boss Baby 2: Family Business’, is it just us or does the adult Ted remind anyone of Donald Trump?

In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business.

(from left) Tabitha Templeton (Ariana Greenblatt), Tina Templeton (Amy Sedaris), Carol Templeton (Eva Longoria) and Tim Templeton (James Marsden) in DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Family Business, directed by Tom McGrath.

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'Godmothered' trailer is out now.

Disney + Hotstar premium released the official trailer for the upcoming fantasy comedy 'Godmothered' on Thursday, featuring Isla Fisher as Mackenzie, a single mother, and reporter, alongside Jillian Bell as Eleanor, Mackenzie's fairy godmother.

The trailer shows Eleanor (Bell), who leaves her fantasy realm to travel to the human world after finding an old letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress. She tracks her down and discovers that the 10-year-old girl, Mackenzie, is now a grown adult woman (Fisher).

The official synopsis for 'Godmothered' is as follows: "Set at Christmas time, 'Godmothered' is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers."

"Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her...

Nicki Minaj is taking viewers inside her life with a six-part documentary series for HBO Max.

The untitled project will explore the rapper’s “brilliantly creative mind and tell the story of her personal and professional journey,” per the official synopsis. “With complete honesty, Nicki will guide viewers through the most challenging and fulfilling times in her life, navigating highs, lows and misguided agendas in her stratospheric rise to fame and her journey to motherhood.”

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Disney+ has launched the first trailer for its female empowered modern-day fairytale ‘Godmothered’ featuring Isla Fisher.

Set at Christmastime, the film is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell) who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers. Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her down and discovers that the girl, Mackenzie, is now a 40-year-old single mom (Isla Fisher) working at a news station in Boston. Having lost her husband several years earlier, Mackenzie has all but given up on the idea of “Happily Ever After,” but Eleanor is bound and determined to give Mackenzie a happiness makeover, whether she likes it or not.

Directed by Sharon Maguire, the film also stars Santiago Cabrera, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Jane Curtin, June Squibb, Jillian Shea Spaeder, Willa Skye, Artemis Pebdani,...

"You're starting to believe in magic, aren't you?" Disney has unveiled an official trailer for a new fairytale comedy titled Godmothered, from the director of Bridget Jones's Diary and Bridget Jones's Baby. This holiday season, be careful who you wish for... This magical holiday comedy stars Jillian Bell as Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training. She is an overzealous and unskilled fairy godmother who decides to venture out on her own to prove her worth by tracking down a young girl whose request for help was ignored, in hopes of showing the world that people still need fairy godmothers. But she discovers that the girl is now a 40-year-old single mom working at a TV news station. Isla Fisher also co-stars, joined by Santiago Cabrera, June Squibb, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephnie Weir, Jane Curtin, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. This reminds me of Disney's adorable classic Enchanted, but with a spin on Cinderella's fairy godmother this time.