EXPLAINED: 27 - The Real Truth

Darth Vader to become a TikTok star as Disney strikes deal on short video

Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Lawyers Are (Allegedly) ‘Rolling Their Eyes’ At Blake Lively’s Latest Request

The Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni saga continues.

Cinemablend · Aug 5

Disney partners with TikTok to bring influencer videos to its streaming service

The videos will appear on both TikTok and Disney+'s Verts feed, featuring content inspired by franchises like Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, FX and more

The Independent UK · Aug 5

How to complete Deliver Some Sweetness in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Help out some villagers to earn rewards.

Destructoid · Aug 5

Wonder Man's Destin Daniel Cretton Defends Kevin Feige Amid Surprise Cancellation

Definitely not Wonder-ful news.

Cinemablend · Aug 5

'The Ninth Jedi' review: This anime spin-off abandons 'Star Wars' canon, and it's all the stronger for it

Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi may not be the Star Wars TV show you were looking for, but it's something the franchise desperately needed.

Space · Aug 5

‘Like Backstreet Boys, but less sultry’: how the Jonas Brothers notched up 20 years of pop stardom against the odds

Unlike their Disney peers, the toothsome trio didn’t pivot to being sexy – and they’re now at their stadium-filling peak. Fans and collaborators explain their unique, cheesy appeal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Disney's 3Q bolstered by 'Toy Story 5,' ongoing strength at US theme parks

Disney managed a solid showing in its third quarter, bolstered by movies like “Toy Story 5” and ongoing strength from its U.S. theme parks that made up for continued weakness from international tourism

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Disney Sells A+E Stake to Hearst Amid Wall Street Calls to Focus on Core Businesses

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is cashing out of A+E Global Media, agreeing to sell its 50% stake to media conglomerate Hearst for approximately $1.2 billion in cash as investors continue to debate Disney’s long-term media strategy

Benzinga · Aug 5

'Star Wars: A New Hope' dubbed into Welsh for the first time to mark sci-fi classic’s 50th anniversary

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary…

Euronews · Aug 5