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io9Disney Has Updated Disney Plus’s Content Warning for Old Racist Movies
When Disney Plus launched, it did so with a vague warning attached to some of its older, more, well, racist content, citing them as outdated. Recently, that warning got a whole lot more specific. As pointed out by NPR, Disney has recently changed the message that appears before certain streaming content on Disney Plus, strengthening … Continued
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Tech NewsDisney+ Edits Out Goofy’s Smoking Scene in Supposedly Uncut Version of Classic Movie
Disney is streaming on Disney+ an edited version of the 1942 movie Saludos Amigos that lacks a scene of Goofy smoking a cigarette despite the film being labeled as uncut. It’s not the first time that Disney has altered its old catalog, but it does raise questions about transparency on the relatively new streaming platform. … Continued
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io9MoviesThe 9 Best (and 7 Worst) Movies of 2019
So many movies are just “fine.” Movies you sit down, watch, enjoy, and subsequently forget about. You don’t hate them, you don’t love them, they’re just OK. That’s the majority of movies. These are not those movies. Below you’ll find our choices for the best genre films of 2019. The precious few films that stood … Continued
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io9MoviesDumbo Is a No Go
Well, at least the elephant is cute. That’s probably the highest compliment I can give to Tim Burton’s Dumbo, a live-action remake of the 1941 animated film of the same name about a circus elephant with large floppy ears who learns to fly. Burton’s film expands on that story in numerous ways, while failing at … Continued
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io9TelevisionUpdates From The Invisible Man, Hellboy, Us, and More
There are new rumors about the comics that could influence James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Kaley Cuoco gives us a tease of the Harley Quinn animated series. Plus, Danny DeVito meets Dumbo in new clips from the Disney remake, get a glimpse of Arrow’s far future, and even more What We Do in the Shadows … Continued
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io9TelevisionMore Rumors of the Villains Joining The Suicide Squad
Rumors also swirl about the casts of Marvel’s Black Widow and the long-in-the-works reboot of Mortal Kombat. New footage descriptions for Avengers: Endgame and Star Wars: Episode IX offer tiny snippets from each movie. Plus, see Lex Luthor’s arrival on Supergirl, and Bane heads to Gotham. To me, my spoilers! The Suicide Squad According to … Continued
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io9TelevisionUpdates From the Picard Show, Birds of Prey, and More
Sony’s Morbius movie expands its cast. Arnold Schwarzenegger still has hopes for a new Conan. Clark Gregg says that Agents of SHIELD’s seventh season is probably its last. Plus, new pictures from the return of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and more Jean-Luc Picard news. Beam me up, Spoilers! Morbius According to Deadline, Jared Harris (The … Continued
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io9Warner Bros.’ Invisible Man Remake Could Live on With an Intriguing New Star
A new rumor suggests Marvel might be looking to break some interesting ground with its Eternals movie. Get another new look at Hellboy’s crimson-clad villain. More rumors hint at bad news for New Mutants. Plus, Kevin Feige’s already teasing Captain Marvel 2, and what’s to come on Doom Patrol. Spoilers, away! The Invisible Man Elisabeth … Continued
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The Latest Dumbo Preview Is Wonderfully Whimsical, and Just A Little Uncanny
I’ve been a Dumbo skeptic for a while, but this new preview spot, courtesy of Disney’s Twitter account, is rather delightful. Don’t get me wrong, the elephant still has terrifying eyes, and the live-action vibe still feels a bit off. But there’s whimsy here, and something fun and bright and hopeful. Do I believe an … Continued
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io9TrailersThe New Dumbo Trailer Revels in the Spectacle of a Circus with a Flying Elephant
Many of Disney’s more recent live-action adaptations of its classic movies like The Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast have been so heavy on the CGI that you kind of have to get used to things not looking “real” before you can properly lose yourself in the stories. Given how Dumbo’s cast is mostly regular … Continued
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io9TelevisionBrian Michael Bendis Says His Kitty Pryde Movie Is Still Happening
Taiki Waititi torpedoes those Guardians of the Galaxy 3 rumors. Stargirl casts some intriguing villains. The Riverdale spinoff is already adding some supporting stars from its sister series. Ryan Murphy is pondering a potential return to Scream Queens. Plus, even more Birds of Prey set pictures. To me, my spoilers! Kitty Pryde Brian Michael Bendis … Continued
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io9TelevisionNew Birds of Prey Set Pictures, Plus Updates From Avengers: Endgame and Titans
Jordan Peele discusses how The Twilight Zone inspired Us. The Babadook’s Jennifer Kent is working on something scary with Guillermo del Toro. Donna Troy could be getting a costume on Titans. Plush, what’s to come on The Flash and Supergirl, and Billy Eichner talks Lion King duets. To me, my spoilers! Birds of Prey: Or, … Continued
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io9TelevisionPunisher‘s Showrunner Wants Daredevil and Kingpin…If the Show Gets Another Season
Sandra Bullock is returning to Netflix to produce a new Mark Millar project. There’s some truly wild speculation about an obscure Marvel character and their potential role in Avengers: Endgame. Plus, Doctor Who re-enters production, Ed Neumeier on RoboCop Returns, and what’s to come on The Passage. Spoilers, get! Reborn Deadline reports director Chris McKay … Continued
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io9TelevisionNew Shazam Toys Hint at Some Mighty Mortals Making Their Debut
Ryan Reynolds wants a third Deadpool to go in a completely different direction from the prior films. Black Lightning casts another new metahuman. More Magicians is on the way. Plus, Game of Thrones runtime rumors, and what’s to come on The Gifted and The Flash. Spoilers, away! Shazam! Newly released images of the film’s tie-in … Continued
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I Have Some Opinions About These Dumbo Character Posters
I just saw a new slate of character posters for the upcoming Dumbo reboot by Tim Burton, and boy I wish I hadn’t. Tim Burton’s Dumbo is, aesthetically, very Tim Burton, over the top in a way that’s deliberately uncanny and a little strange. And that may or may not be your thing. But these … Continued
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