The second season of Marvel'sX-Men '97 debuts tomorrow. So, before we see the return of Apocalypse, let's get a quick glimpse at all that happened in season 1.
Season 2 of X-Men '97 arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, July 1st.
X-Men: The Animated Series and season 1 of X-Men '97 are available now.
LAIKA's next animated movie, Wildwood, is looking incredible. The craftspeople of LAIKA have been working for more than a decade to create this fantastic world from wood, wire, fabric, and paint. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Wildwood.
"Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control... With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom arrives in theaters on September 18th.
The second season of Marvel'sX-Men '97 is just one week away. The first season picked up where X-Men: The Animated Series left off in 1996. Season one was great, though intense, so I can't wait to see what happens in season two, including the return of Apocalypse.
Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:
X-Men ’97 Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.
The second season of the original animated series features 9 episodes, and the voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast.
Season 2 of Men '97 arrives on DisneyPlus on July 1st.
Illumination'sMinions & Monsterslooks absolutely hilarious. In this clip, we see the Minions living in ancient Greece, working for a Cyclops. And then, they create the first LEGO. As expected with the Minions, it does not go well.
Here's the official synopsis from Illumination:
Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, "Despicable Me 4", Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: "Minions & Monsters".
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
The acclaimed voice cast includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr.
Minions & Monsters arrives in theaters on July 1st.
Have you ever felt like you were a misfit in your own life? In Disney’s next animated movie, young Billie Doe feels that way, until she discovers something unexpected: a magical world where she just might fit in.
Here's the official synopsis from Disney:
The new trailer for "Hexed" introduces the impulsive and unconventional teenage girl Billie (Hailee Steinfeld) and her cautious mother, Alice (Rashida Jones). When Billie accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities, she’s hurtled out of suburbia and into a magical realm called Hexe, where she’s greeted by an enchanted feather quill pen, Ms. Quill (Tracy Ullman) and a magical journal, Elias Quire (Stephen Fry). As Billie’s spectacle-filled journey unfolds, she uncovers family mysteries that could change the magical world of witches forever.
The first teaser trailer and poster for Pixar'sGatto have arrived. This animated movie looks hilarious: it's a mob story starring cats, set in Venice.
Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:
Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero, and Laurence Fishburne will voice the ruthless mob boss cat Rocco. The teaser trailer introduces Nero and Rocco as they question another cat in a funny interrogation scene.
In “Gatto,” after years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives. Indebted to Rocco, the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose—unless Venice gets the better of him first.
A new supernatural animated series is headed to DisneyPlus. The Doomies follows two best friends who accidentally unleash the monsters of Subterra on their town.
When best friends Bobby and Romy accidentally open a portal to evil, their tranquil coastal town transforms into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. As the ordinary teens navigate this extraordinary mystery, they face off against literal and inner monsters in this epic comedy that combines thrills, chills, and emotional spills.
The wild and ever growing herd of the Ice Agemovies is back for another crazy adventure. The first teaser trailer and poster for the sixth installment, Ice Age: Boiling Point, has appeared and it looks just as fun as the previous films. Who knows what nuttiness Manny, Ellie, Diego, Sid, Crash, Eddie, Buck and Scrat will get up to. But, is that a baby Scrat and where's Peaches?!
"Ice Age: Boiling Point" is a wild adventure through dinosaurs and lava as Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Scrat and the herd explore uncharted regions of the dangerous Lost World. This upcoming film stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Simon Pegg, and Queen Latifah.
Ice Age: Boiling Point arrives in theaters on February 5, 2027.
Marvel'sX-Men '97 is returning for a second season. Season One of this continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series arrived on DisneyPlus in 2024, so we've had a bit of a wait to see where they go next. And in true X-Men fashion, the answer is: time travel.
Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:
X-Men ’97 Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.
The second season of the original animated series features 9 episodes, and the voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast.
Season 2 of X-Men '97 arrives on DisneyPlus on July 1st.
The final trailer for Toy Story 5has arrived and the story is beginning to appear. Woody has returned to help Jessie and the other toys find their place in a world filled with electronic tablets.
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today....electronics!
In the IMAX poster, the toys are fighting back against the electronic toys.
The 4DX poster features Jessie lassoing Bonnie's new tablet while the other toys look on.
The RealD 3D poster shows the tablet at the center of all the toys attention.
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
The acclaimed voice cast includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, two-time Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch and Trey Parker. The cast also includes Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr.
The first trailer for LAIKA'sWildwoodhas arrived and it looks incredible. Young Prue must enter a magical fairytale world to rescue her baby brother.
Here's the official synopsis from LAIKA:
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness — an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon. Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg, Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything.
From Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning LAIKA, Wildwood is a sweeping adventure about love, sacrifice, and the magic that reveals itself when we dare to look beyond the familiar.
LAIKA's next animatedmovie is a magical adventure called Wildwood. In this behind-the-scenes featurette, we get a closer look at some of the incredible birds of the Avian Principality.
Here's the official synopsis from LAIKA:
Based on the novel by The Decemberists' Colin Meloy, Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.
Beyond Portland’s city limits lies Wildwood. You’re not supposed to go there. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. But Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. Her baby brother Mac has been taken by a murder of crows into the forest’s depths, and she – along with her hapless classmate Curtis – is going to get him back. Prue might think she’s too old for fairytales, but she’s just found herself at the center of one. One filled with strange talking animals, roguish bandits, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions.
The Avian Principality rises above the forest as a kingdom of wings and wind, where the rulers of the skies watch over the hidden world below.
Pixar's Hopperswill soon be available to view at home. The movie is headed to Digital this month and Blu-ray in June, so you'll be able to watch the wild antics of Mabel and her new animal friends anytime.
What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. “Hoppers” features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.
And here are the fun bonus features that may accompany the film:
The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favourite new animated characters from Hoppers.
Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers.
“Meet King George” Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and his filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favourite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth.
Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.
Cold Open
The Glade
The Mission
Kings Arrive
George’s Bachelor Pad
Helicopter Ride
Hoppers arrives on Digital on April 28th and Blu-ray on June 2nd.
Watching all of the various series and movies in the Star Wars Saga has become increasingly complicated over the years. Seasons of a series end up taking place in and around the movies and other series, and even worse, several seem to run concurrently. This is the best order I've discovered for watching it all... so long as you have 170 hours or so to devote to the tales of a galaxy far, far away.
Tales of the Jedi - Episode 2 "Justice" ✨️
Tales of the Underworld - Episode 4 "The Good Life" ✨️
"Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord" picks up after the events of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on Janix, a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
The voice cast is led by Sam Witwer, who also lent his voice to Maul in "Clone Wars", "Star Wars Rebels", and beyond, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.
The first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord are available now on DisneyPlus.
Two new episodes will debut each Monday with the final episodes arriving on Star Wars Day, May the 4th.
A new animated body swap movie is coming to Netflix and it looks quite cute. Ollie and Ivy have to work together to get back into their own bodies, and possibly, save the creatures of their valley.
Here's the official synopsis from Netflix:
Swapped is a buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (Juno Temple). When these two natural sworn enemies of The Valley suddenly swap bodies, they must team up, while walking in each other’s feathers and fur, to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. Swapped also stars Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer and Justina Machado.
