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When approached objectively, a connection between Toy Story and Monsters Inc. may appear improbable. Yet, a deeper look might prove something else. At least, that’s what thousands of fans of the seemingly unconnected animated flicks believe.

Though it has never been officially confirmed, the diehard fans have always believed that Pixar Studios has ingeniously hidden a few Easter eggs in its large canon. One of the most popular among these theories is the existence of the shared Pixar Universe.

Apart from the theory that all beloved movies are set in the same universe, another hypotheses suggest that the eponymous monsters from Monsters Inc. (2001) can teleport. This theory, in turn, gave birth to the idea that the monster scaring Toy Story’s Andy might be none other than the Monstropolis villain, Randall Boggs.

Randall Boggs might be the connecting factor for Toy Story and Monsters Inc.

Pixar, home to several million-dollar-grossing series like The Incredibles,...

The final countdown is on for Muppet Vision 3D, Pizzarizzo, and the Muppet Courtyard at Walt Disney World.

The Muppet specific area will entirely close on June 8, 2025.

Phase one, which closes down Mama Melrose and part of the Courtyard, starts in just a few days on May 11, 2025.

Muppet Vision 3D, Pizzarizzo, and the rest of the Muppet Courtyard will be officially closed on June 8, 2025.

The area is being shut down to make room for the new Monsters Inc. coaster and land. Disney is even going to put a new Monsters Inc. show in the Muppet Vision 3D building. That announcement did not go over well with fans.

The Muppets will not be entirely removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Kermit and friends are not being entirely removed from the park. Instead, they will be added to the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster.

The current version features Aerosmith, but will be changed to Dr.

Andy Serkis has assembled an all-star voice cast for his animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel “Animal Farm.” It includes Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Steve Buscemi, Glenn Close, Laverne Cox, Kieran Culkin, Woody Harrelson, Jim Parsons, Kathleen Turner, and Iman Vellani. In addition to directing “Animal Farm,” Serkis will also lend his vocal talents.

Nick Stoller, whose screenwriting credits include “The Muppets” and “Storks,” adapts the story of a group of animals who rebel against their human owners and take over the farm. Their uprising over, they are presented with a fresh set of challenges under the rule of a cunning pig named Napoleon (Rogen). It’s a situation that forces them to find the courage to stand up to Napoleon.

Aniventure and Imaginarium are producing with Adam Nagle, Dave Rosenbaum, Jonathan Cavendish, and Serkis. Harrelson also serves as executive producer alongside Matt Reeves, who worked with Serkis...

When people talk about animated movies, many think of Disney. Disney has released some iconic and popular animated films, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the recently released Moana 2. Through their partnership with Pixar Animations Studios, Disney released more memorable films like Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and Inside Out. Yet, while Disney animated films remain some of the best animated movies, there are many others released by other studios that are just as good as Disney animated movies or better.

With the success of the animated adventure film Flow, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, many are looking at animated movies outside the ones produced by Disney. Over the years, there have been many animated movies from studios like DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Studios that managed to win over viewers. And while Walt Disney Animation Studios remains the leading studio for animated movies, there...

The animated movie Monsters, Inc. is a family-friendly film, but even so, its plot is not too far away from what could make for an interesting horror movie. That's imagined with a new concept trailer that's capturing some attention on YouTube, depicting much more nightmarish versions of Mike and Sulley.

Per Multiverse of Movies on YouTube, a horror Monsters, Inc. concept trailer was created with the use of AI-generated voices and imagery. It's imagined with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega playing an older version of Boo, the little girl in the original film who's unafraid of the monsters who visit. This version of Boo, however, is haunted by her memories of the monsters she met as a child, culminating with a horrifying reunion. The concept trailer, which has garnered 138K views, can be viewed below.

The real Monsters, Inc. was a Pixar and Disney collaboration which was released in theaters in...

Remember when Pixar changed animation forever with the bold, inventive, and otherwise creative "Toy Story?" How about when the studio continued to release original movies that pushed the medium of animation forward while exploring vastly different stories and genres? Sure, there were sequels even in the earlier days, but not only did movies like "Toy Story 2" actually provide something new and different from their predecessors, but they were also balanced out by twice as many original Pixar movies.

Well, say goodbye to the good old days! Pixar, like its parent company Walt Disney Studios, is now all about chasing the mighty and elusive dollar with artistically-dubious sequels that parents will go to movie theaters to see because there is virtually nothing else to entertain kids with at the movies. We already knew Pixar was making not just another "Toy Story" sequel, but also a third "The Incredibles" movie. Now,...

John Goodman sustained a hip injury during the production of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest film starring Tom Cruise, which has delayed filming in the U.K. for Warner Bros, Variety has confirmed.

“Actor John Goodman experienced a hip injury,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. “He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover. The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery.”

Variety exclusively reported in October that production for Iñárritu’s untitled project was to kick off in the U.K. in November. The film is the director’s first English-language movie since 2016’s “The Revenant,” which earned Leonardo DiCaprio his first and only Oscar. Iñárritu also serves as producer and penned the script with Sabina Berman and “Birdman” co-writers Nicolas Giacobone and Alexander Dinelaris. Plot details remain under wraps.

Other cast members include Sandra Hüller,...

John Goodman has been injured during the production of Warner Bros and Legendary’s Alejandro González Iñárritu movie, which is filming in the UK.

A Warner Bros Pictures spokesperson told us: “Actor John Goodman experienced a hip injury. He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover. The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery.”

We understand Goodman slipped during the past week while blocking a scene at the UK’s Pinewood Studios and was taken to hospital for treatment. We understand it led to filming being stopped for two days. It is described to us by sources as a relatively “minor injury” and the 72-year-old actor is expected back on set Monday.

The untitled project, which began production late last year, is Oscar winner González Iñárritu’s first English-language film since The Revenant. It is being...

James Lamont and Jon Foster of Paddington In Peru fame are to work on a feature-length, AI-generated family fantasy called Critterz.

Look, we hate to keep banging on about this generative AI thing, but the industry’s decided it’s here to say, seemingly, so we’d best keep reporting about it.

The writers of Paddington In Peru, James Lamont and Jon Foster, are to work on the feature-length version of a film called Critterz. First emerging in 2023 and made by Chad Nelson, Critterz had the distinction of being one of the first animated shorts made using Dall.E – OpenAI’s software which generates images (both moving or otherwise) from pre-existing work on the internet.

The result is a kind of creepy mix of Monsters Inc and Where The Wild Things Are, with an assortment of creatures lurking, glassy-eyed, in a woodland setting. You can watch the whole thing below if you’re so inclined.

Disney has always been known for its compelling and beloved characters. Yet, more than that, it is praised for its portrayal of everlasting friendships. Disney friendships are among the strongest bonds in the canon. Some would argue that the friendships tend to have stronger ties than many of Disney's romantic relationships.

Nevertheless, Disney friendships are dynamic examples of loyalty and sacrifice from which any viewer can learn. Though there are many iconic pairings in the Disney canon, there are some that stand out as the most significant, most touching friendships. No matter how they begin, Disney's companions prove that the power of friendship can overcome many obstacles.

Updated on February 10, 2025, by Chen Drachman: February isn't just about celebrating romantic love. It's also a great time to celebrate love in all its forms, and we used this opportunity to update the list with some additional entries of all shapes and forms.

The Academy Award-winning Monsters Inc.has cemented itself as one of the all-time classic Pixar films in its massive catalog of Disney masterpieces. Audiences all over the world have experienced and fallen in love with the modern hit. It tells the story of monster best friends, James P. "Sully" Sullivan and Mike Wazowski, who live in a world built for the monster race. However, when a little girl named Boo runs through the open closet door, all chaos runs loose, and Sully and Mike must save the day and their new friend.

The film is an incredible adventure for all ages, and the colorful characters and exciting dialogue make the classic all the more fun. So when it came time to announce the sequel around 2011, fans were ecstatic. The possibilities of a sequel set within the monster world were endless, from Boo returning as a teenager or much older to...

Disney has announced the closing date for one of the last opening-day attractions at Animal Kingdom, so here’s when you can see it for the last time!

Since opening in 1998, the Animal Kingdom, like any Disney park, has changed a lot. We’ve seen scores of additions like the Asia and Pandora expansions, new rides, and a big shift being planned, transforming Dinoland USA into an Encanto/Indiana Jones land.

Now, Disney has confirmed the final dates for one of the last Opening Day Dak attractions. Per Wdw’s own site, March 17 will be the final day to catch It’s Tough to Be a Bug at the park.

One of the last Opening Day attractions, It’s Tough to Be a Bug actually predates the Pixar hit A Bug’s Life by six months. The Imagineers always wanted some sort of show for the Tree of Life at Wdw,...

Disney films are best known for their heartwarming stories, beloved Disney princesses, and magical fairy tales, while other Disney films are known for their sharp humor and stellar comedy actors. Some of the best and funniest Disney movies of all time could easily stand next to iconic comedies like Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Friday or Bridesmaids. Yet while Disney movies still have to keep their humor PG, there's no shortage of hilarious quotes and memorable scenes that easily put Disney movies like Monsters Inc. or Lilo & Stitch alongside some of the best comedy films.

Disney also has a track record of casting comedy legends for their animated feature films. From Aladdin's Robin Williams to Mulan's Eddie Murphy, Disney movies have featured many legendary comedians who elevate the humor of the movies they star in. Some Disney live-action movies also stand out for their humor and feature...

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” now has a release date.

The animated feature, directed by “Wicked” filmmaker Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton, has been given a March 17, 2028, release date in traditional theaters and Imax. J.J. Abrams and Gregg Taylor are producing the project, from Abrams’ Bad Robot, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Rob Lieber wrote the screenplay for the movie based on Dr. Seuss’ final book, which was published Jan. 22, 1990, and has been a graduation gift mainstay ever since.

Egot winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have written new songs for the movie. Pasek and Paul, as they are known, wrote the songs for “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman” and “Spirited,” and have songs in Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Snow White” and the upcoming Pharrell project “Golden” (formerly “Atlantis”).

“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” marks Chu’s first animated feature — although there...

Disney movies are some of the most popular and beloved, with titles like The Little Mermaid, Tarzan and Frozen becoming instant classics. And through Disney's partnership with Pixar, movies like Monsters, Inc., Nemo, and Toy Story have earned the public's love and have made their way to becoming extremely quotable and part of pop culture. Yet while there are many Disney movies that are popular, not all of them are good from start to finish.

Some of the most popular Disney movies still had a few flaws or a controversial ending or twists that fans were still willing to look past. However, there are other Disney movies that are flawless from start to finish and have some of the best and most heartwarming endings. These movies not only took audiences on a journey but also added the cherry on top with a brilliant, emotional, and memorable ending that brought perfect...

It has been almost 30 years since Toy Story was released back in 1995. The film was Pixar’s first project and the world was simply in love with it. Many things have changed in these past 30 years, including ownership and the culture.

Buzz Lightyear and Woody in 1995’s Toy Story | Pixar Animation Studios

News broke out recently that Disney may have removed a transgender storyline in one of Pixar’s upcoming shows. This created a barrage of transphobic comments from toxic fans which were really uncalled for.

Bob Iger’s Disney has been getting a lot of hate

Disney has been going through a tough time since their films haven’t been doing so well lately. Although there are a few exceptions like Inside Out 2, many of the recently released animated films haven’t been earning well at the global box office lately.

Bob Iger | Credits: nagi usano, licensed under...

While there are a lot of Disney characters who easily stand out on their own, there are some iconic Disney duos that show how much fun a pair can be. Disney has always loved exploring friendship in their animated movies and they have done so successfully since the beginning of their run. However, even in their long history, some Disney duos rise above the rest and showcase those truly special pairings that have delivered laughs, heartbreak, and charm to audiences over the years.

Including all the Pixar movies alongside the animated Disney roster, there are a lot of notable pairs to choose from. There are some friends who clearly go back a long way, like Mike and Sully in Monsters Inc. Some start out with a lot of tension only to find common ground, like Moana and Maui. Of course, some Disney duos are just fun to watch sharing the screen,...

Fresh off of its record-breaking four Golden Globes nominations – the most ever for an animated film – “The Wild Robot” has officially taken the lead in the Best Song race at the Oscars. An impressive 100% of our editors and 96% of experts think the standout track “Kiss The Sky” will be nominated come the official announcement on Jan. 17, according to our current combined odds.

At the beginning of the month, “Emilia Pérez” led the category with “El Mal,” but the acclaimed track from the animated movie has been gaining momentum just as awards season kicks into full gear. “Kiss The Sky” is performed by Maren Morris and written by the team of Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Morris, Michael Pollack, and Ali Tamposi.

The song is not only a beautiful anthem of self-empowerment and facing fears, but it also serves as one of the emotional high points in a pivotal scene in the film.

Jennifer Tilly was no stranger to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills before she joined the show in a friend of role for Season 14.

The talented actress is besties with Sutton Stracke and has popped up as a guest star more than once over the years.

However, throwing Jennifer into the mix regularly has only made Rhobh fans more curious about her.

One thing on fans’ minds is her net worth compared to the other ladies in Beverly Hills.

After all, Jennifer has spent decades in Hollywood making a name for herself and showing off her incredible acting talent.

So, just how rich is Jennifer Tilly? Let’s take a look at what we know.

What is Rhobh breakout star Jennifer Tilly’s net worth?

According to online sources, Jennifer has a net worth of $40 million, and she has put her all into earning every penny of it. Most of...

This past August, Disney made plenty of waves at its bi-annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The company announced a ton of plans to add new attractions and lands to the many theme-park resorts it oversees, especially the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts in the continental United States. Walt Disney, as some fans like to remind people, always said that Disneyland was not a museum, so change should not only be expected, but it should also be demanded to ensure the parks never remain stagnant. But some attractions seem like they are so immediately perfect, so instantly charming, and so beloved, that to touch them is to risk inflaming the negative passion of fans around the world.

And yet, one of the D23 announcements led to speculation and such passion. When Disney announced the ridiculously long-overdue prospect of a roller-coaster themed to the 2001 Pixar film "Monsters, Inc." at Disney's Hollywood Studios,...

With all the behind-the-scenes makings of an animated classic, Spellbound features a talented voice cast and a can’t-miss creative team for a family movie with a whole lot of heart.

Directed by DreamWorks alum Vicky Jenson, Spellbound marks John Lasseter and Skydance Animation’s follow-up to Luck (2022), after he was ousted from Disney/Pixar following an impressive filmography that included Toy Story (1995), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003), Tangled (2010) and many more. His latest feature, now streaming on Netflix, certainly lives up to that tenure.

In Spellbound, teen princess Ellian of Lumbria wants to spend her days flying griffins around the kingdom with her friends, but for the past year, she’s had to cover for the king (Javier Bardem) and queen (Nicole Kidman) after they were magically transformed into monsters in the Dark Forest of Eternal Darkness. When the kingdom learns their secret, Ellian escapes with her...

The latest film in the “Transformers” franchise – “Transformers One” – is finally in theaters, and this time it’s animated. The new film from director Josh Cooley serves as a prequel to the entire universe and chronicles the early days of Optimus and Megatron’s friendship. Here the official logline:

“The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.”

For this prequel, the voice cast is entirely different from the live-action films and boasts some pretty big A-listers. Here’s our complete “Transformers One” cast and character guide.

Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax

Chris Hemsworth plays Orion Pax in “Transformers One,” who eventually becomes Optimus Prime.

Hemsworth is most known for playing Thor in a number of Marvel projects including “Thor,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Avengers: Endgame.” He’s also recently starred in “Mad Max: Furiosa” and “Extraction.

Following last week's superb episode of "Saturday Night Live" featuring comedian and former "SNL" writer John Mulaney, showrunner Lorne Michaels decided to stick with seasoned stand-up comedian talent by bringing Bill Burr back to host for a second time. Burr isn't exactly the most versatile performer when it comes to sketch comedy or acting in general, but he can do a few things pretty damn well, especially if it involves being belligerent and from Boston, two things that go hand-in-hand. 

While Burr's first time hosting "SNL" in the fall of 2020 wasn't a home run, it had some solid sketches, including a memorable Sam Adams beer commercial parody. Unfortunately, it seems like the wind was really sucked out of the sails of the writers room this week, presumably because of the election results, and this episode felt pretty clunky, landing somewhere between aggressively average and just plain poor. 

Plus, Burr had...

Corpse Bride, among this year's Halloween highlights

During the rest of the year, you have to travel to festivals to see classic horror films on the big screen. At Halloween, they come to you. We've put together a list of screening highlights around the country so that wherever you are, you can find something fun to scare yourself with nearby.

Aberdeen 28th - Halloween (free), Aberdeen Cineclub, Aberdeen Students’ Union, 18:45 31st - The Addams Family (2019), Boys and Girls’ Club of Aberdeen, 15:45

Aberystwyth 31st - Nosferatu (with live score), Bank Vault, 19:30

Belfast 29th - Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite, Children’s Theatre, 11:00 & 13:00 29th - Mars Attacks!, the Black Box, 15:00 30th - Monsters Inc, the Belfast Barge, 10:30 30th - The Little Vampire (with fancy dress), the Belfast Barge, 13:00 30th - Coco (with face painting), the Belfast Barge, 15:00 31st - The Addams Family...

Billy Crystal is going darker than audiences have ever seen him before in “Before,” a new Apple TV+ psychological thriller premiering on Friday. But it was not a role that the actor and comedian expected to take on.

Crystal, who is best known for light-hearted roles in “When Harry Met Sally,” “City Slickers” and “Monsters Inc.,” plays child psychiatrist Eli, who encounters a troubled young boy named Noah (Jacobi Jupe) after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light). As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens, sparking haunting memories and unearthing unsettling secrets from the past.

He told TheWrap that the series, which he executive produced and developed in partnership with Eric Roth, went through many twists and turns to get to where it is today.

Billy Crystal and Jacobi Jupe in “Before” (Apple TV+)

“[Eric] and I were working on a show, along with Sam Sprecker and Howie Miller,...

Litmus Music has acquired Randy Newman’s music publishing and his stake in his recorded music catalog, the company announced Thursday. The deal includes both songs and film scores from throughout his entire career, which dates back to the 1960s.

Among the more famous songs in Newman’s catalog that are part of the acquisition are “I Love L.A.,” “Short People,” “You Can Leave Your Hat On,” “Feels Like Home,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” His film scores include the four “Toy Story” films, “The Natural,” “Awakenings,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Cars,” “Ragtime,” “A Bug’s Life” and “Marriage Story.”

The company said it was entering a “creative partnership” with the musician. No price tag was publicly set on the deal.

Litmus launched in the summer of 2022 and made its first major acquisition the following December, buying Keith Urban’s rights to his master recordings.

The story details surrounding the canceled Monsters, Inc. 2 suggest that the Pixar movie would have been an absolute tearjerker. Serving as the fourth movie developed by Pixar, Monsters, Inc. debuted in November 2001 before earning over half a billion at the box office. The animated feature film was directed by Pete Docter and David Silverman and featured lead voice roles from John Goodman and Billy Crystal as two monster best friends who work at an energy-producing factory. Based on the success of the film, there were plans for a sequel that evolved into the 2013 prequel, Monsters University.

Monsters, Inc. followed Sulley (Goodman) and Mike (Crystal) as they worked at the titular company that obtained energy from scaring human children. While living in Monstropolis, the pair were led to believe that children were dangerous creatures. That belief changed when a little girl named "Boo" snuck into the monster world. With the help of Mike,...

Not every movie starring John Goodman has gotten the recognition it deserves, with many of the actor's best roles being hidden in more obscure titles. John Goodman is a beloved name in Hollywood, boasting a wide range of acting skill and a dizzying number of credits in film and TV. While John Goodman's best movies, like The Big Lebowski, O Brother Where Art Thou?, and Monsters Inc. are highly-celebrated, some of his lesser known appearance deserve more credit, as well.

John Goodman sits at an interesting intersection between Blockbuster star and character actor. His distinctive voice and silhouette are well-known, but he has a knack for blending in to a given film's cast due to his ability to inhabit a wide variety of roles and settings naturally. From voice work in animated pictures like The Emperor's New Groove to Oscar-worthy performances in realistic dramas like Flight, Goodman has an impressive resume,...

The Inside Out spin-off series Dream Productions and the Pixar original Win or Lose have set premiere dates for Disney+. With the release of Disney+, the studio has looked to use the Pixar brand to create a wide variety of series to draw in viewers. These include Monsters at Work, a sequel series to Monsters Inc., and short series like Dug Days and Cars on the Road. Dream Productions and Win or Lose are set to see Pixar expanding their long-form TV offerings.

Dream Productions, a spin-off series to the popular Inside Out film franchise, will debut all four episodes together and premiere on Disney+ on December 11, 2024, as confirmed by Deadline. The series will take place between the events of Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and explore the studio's inner workings behind Rileys dreams, first glimpsed in Inside Out. Riley's Emotions are starting to send many of her memories to Dream Productions,...

This post contains spoilers for "Transformers One."

"Transformers One," the fully-animated prequel, has arrived. Set on Cybertron, home planet of these autonomous robots, the movie depicts how Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) went from best friends -- and nobodies named Orion Pax and D-16 -- to leading two sides of a galactic civil war. (Read /Film's "Transformers One" review here to find out whether or not it succeeds.)

Even with its brief 104-minute runtime, "Transformers One" shows the beginnings of the other most important conflict in Megatron's life: The one with his future second-in-command, the Decepticons' treacherous Air Commander Starscream.

Starscream's defining quality has always been a desire to overthrow Megatron and supplant him as Decepticon leader. He's too ambitious and egomaniacal to accept serving under someone else, but in the end, he can never surpass Megatron as a warrior or leader. Starscream is so synonymous...

Pixar has earned its place as the powerhouse studio in the field of animation, and as such it has seen a lot of success, but one specific trilogy is the studios wildest movie franchise for various reasons. Pixar began its reign in animation in 1995 with Toy Story, the first entirely computer-animated feature film, which marked the beginning of years of high-quality animated movies. Toy Story continues to be Pixars biggest and most successful franchise, but it has also built other, smaller franchises.

Pixar began with a story about talking toys with feelings, and since then, it has explored other fun and unlikely scenarios, such as talking bugs, a world of monsters, rats who are exceptional chefs, and more. At the time of writing, and leaving Toy Story aside, Pixar has five franchises, some bigger than others: Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, and Inside Out. While they all explore...

Next month will be the start of spooky season and with it comes Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween! You can start planning what films and shows you want to watch as the schedule is now available! It includes perennial classics like the “Halloweentown” films, “Beetlejuice,” “Hocus Pocus,” “Hocus Pocus 2,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and more.

31 Nights of Halloween Schedule:

Week 1 – 31 Nights of Halloween

Tuesday, Oct. 1

1:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Halloweentown”

3:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)

5:05 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”

6:45 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Beetlejuice”

8:50 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Hocus Pocus”

Wednesday, Oct. 2

1:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Arachnophobia” – Freeform Premiere

3:30 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Beetlejuice”

5:35 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Casper” (1995)

8:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”

Thursday, Oct. 3

11:00 a.m. Edt/Pdt – “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”

1:55 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Casper” (1995)

4:20 p.

Spoilers for numerous Pixar films to follow.

For nearly 30 years, going back to its innovative first feature "Toy Story," Pixar has defined excellence in creative and animated storytelling. Its films have been wildly successful at the box office, with "Inside Out 2" recently grossing billions at the box office, and the studio itself has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature 11 times. Pixar continues to produce feel-good stories that shape childhoods everywhere; yet, for all their warm and fuzzy moments (such as Woody and Buzz becoming friends or Dory speaking whale), what Pixar movies are really, really good at is making us cry — kids and adults alike. So, since we're feeling masochistic, this list ranks the saddest moments in Pixar films.

Read more: The 23 Best Kids Movies That Adults Will Also Love

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Freeform has released it’s annual 31 Nights of Halloween special programming!

The Disney-owned network celebrates Halloween all October long with non-stop movies each year, and they are ramping up the lineup this year.

Fans can expect many of their usual fare, including classics like Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, Casper, Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands.

New to the lineup this year will include some newer movies, as well as double features, a full season binge of Disney+’s Goosebumps series and even a Tim Burton marathon!

Keep reading to find out more…

2023′s Haunted Mansion is set to make its broadcast debut on Freeform this season, plus Arachnophobia, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and Muppets From Space are all new additions to the lineup!

They’re even throwing in some not-so-spooky movies like Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Incredibles,...

The Halloween season is officially upon us, and Freeform kicks off the celebration this afternoon with the full schedule for this year’s “31 Nights of Halloween” extravaganza!

Freeform will be showing fright flicks from October 1 – October 31, and this year’s schedule includes fan favorite classics such as Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as new arrivals including Hocus Pocus 2 and the Disney+ “Goosebumps” series.

Another film making its world television premiere? Last year’s Haunted Mansion from Disney.

Here’s the full schedule for Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” 2024…

Tuesday, Oct. 1

1:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Halloweentown”

3:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)

5:05 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”

6:45 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Beetlejuice”

8:50 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Hocus Pocus”

Wednesday, Oct. 2

1:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Arachnophobia” – Freeform Premiere

3:30 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Beetlejuice”

5:35 p.

Grab your pumpkin spice lattes because Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween returns for a frightfully delightful lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers entranced all month long.

Eerily epic Halloween films ranging from classics like Casper, Beetlejuice, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands to modern fan favorites like 2023’s Haunted Mansion (broadcast debut), Cruella, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife will fill Freeform’s beloved lineup.

Dastardly double features include Hocus Pocus/Hocus Pocus 2 (broadcast debut), Monsters Inc./Monsters University, and The Incredibles/The Incredibles 2. Timeless favorites include the Freeform premieres of Arachnophobia, Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and Muppets From Space.

Tim Burton fans, rejoice! The lineup features a marathon of Tim Burton’s ghoulishly grand films on Sunday, Oct. 13, including 2019’s live-action Dumbo, Frankenweenie, and Dark Shadows, among other classics. In need of a good binge session?...

It’s almost spooky season, which means that Freeform’s 31 Night of Halloween is quickly approaching.

The network released its schedule for October, full of nostalgic frights and more recent haunts. In fact, a few titles will be launching on linear TV for the first time, including the 2023 adaptation of Haunted Mansion, which will air on October 5.

Hocus Pocus 2 will also make its world television debut on October 6. Freeform will also host a marathon of the Disney+ series Goosebumps on October 25.

Don’t worry, all the usual favorites like Halloweentown, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, the original Hocus Pocus and more are on the schedule as well.

Cruella, the 1986 version of Little Shop of Horrors, Monsters, Inc. and Encanto are also in the mix.

Here’s the full schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 1

1:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “Halloweentown”

3:00 p.m. Edt/Pdt – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)

5:05 p.

Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” is back for 2024, and this year has all the spooks you could ask for.

The programming event, which runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, will bring back classic Halloween movies like “Hocus Pocus” — for a grand total of 20 airings throughout the month — as well as “Casper,” “Beetlejuice,” “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Edward Scissorhands” and the 2003 version of “The Haunted Mansion.”

Speaking of “Haunted Mansion,” the 2023 remake starring Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson and Tiffany Haddish will make its broadcast debut on Oct. 5, while “Hocus Pocus 2” also makes its broadcast debut the next day, Oct. 6.

Freeform viewers are also in for a Tim Burton marathon on Oct. 13, which will include 2019’s “Dumbo,” “Frankenweenie” and “Dark Shadows.” And while you’re in the mood to binge some spooky content, tune in for the entirety of Disney+ “Goosebumps” as it airs its first season on Oct.

Funko and Pixar have teamed up once again, and Screen Rant has a first look at a fun new group of collectibles. These new Funko Bitty Pops!, which are Funkos smallest collectible figurines, celebrate Pixar classics including Finding Nemo, Up, and more. Bitty Pop! collectibles only debuted in 2023, making them a relatively recent addition to the Funko catalog. As such, these Pixar figures mark an exciting expansion for Pixar fans and Funko collectors.

Screen Rant is happy to present a look at new Funko Bitty Pop! four-packs featuring iconic Pixar characters. Many of Pixars highest-grossing movies are represented in these packs, with each pack featuring two characters from one movie, a third from another, and a fourth mystery Bitty Pop! The possible mystery pops for these packs are Meilin Lee from Turning Red, Alfredo Linguini from Ratatouille, Dory from Finding Nemo, and Joy from Inside Out.

Lightyear Bitty Pop! 4-Pack

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Pete Docter, Pixar’s chief creative officer and Oscar-winning director of “Up,” “Inside Out,” and “Soul,” first learned to face his fears on his debut, “Monsters, Inc.” (2001), the buddy comedy about monsters coming out of closets to scare kids. Docter’s obvious knack for channeling personal problems into universal stories helped propel the films to both Oscars and staggering box office. It also helped shape Docter as a person, something not unfamiliar to Pixar’s fans.

“When I started on the film, my wife and I had our first kid, and bringing him home was horrifying for me, because obviously kids are appealing and cute and all that, but I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this thing is counting on me and my wife to take care of it,'” Docter told IndieWire during a recent interview.

According to a new article in The Wrap, Walt Disney Imagineering, the engineering team behind the company's theme parks, is currently considering tearing down the Muppet*Vision 3D attraction at Walt Disney World. For those unfamiliar, Muppet*Vision 3D is a theatrical 3D experience that initially debuted at the Disney-mgm Studios (now known as Disney's Hollywood Studios) in Florida. The show falls in line with other "4-d" experiences commonly found at theme parks wherein a 3D short is presented alongside live-action animatronics, smoke effects, bubbles, shaking theater seats, and other in-room "ride" elements. In Muppet*Vision, Kermit the Frog introduces the show, and audiences witness the Muppets gearing up for a big performance. A rogue computer program called Waldo, however, sabotages the night, and wacky destruction ensues. The entire show runs 15 minutes. 

Muppet*Vision 3D first opened in May 1991, and was famously the final Muppets-related project worked on by Muppets...

Disney had many projects to reveal during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2024, and they involved exciting plans for its parks. Among them is a Monsters, Inc. Land that was introduced by Billy Crystal himself.

D23 was filled with new revelations and projects, including a teaser for the upcoming 2025's Snow White live-action reboot, a look at Mufasa: The Lion King, details about future Marvel projects, and more. Day 2 included the Disney Experiences Showcase, where the studio announced big plans for its parks all around the world, including Monsters, Inc, Land, which will feature the first-ever suspended roller coaster and more themed projects at Walt Disney Worlds Hollywood Studios (via Disney Parks).

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The concept art for Monsters, Inc. Land showed the riders strapped in, riding through the door vault,...

Disney turned Saturday night’s D23 showcase into a veritable all-star concert, bringing A-list talent on stage to perform classic songs from Disney films and help introduce a veritable avalanche of new attractions and lands based on the company’s intellectual property.

Performers included Meghan Trainor, Shaboozey, Rita Ora, Plain White T’s, Pentatonix, Chromeo, Abi Carter, Tank and the Bangas and All-4-One, with appearances and performances from Billy Crystal, John Stamos, Darren Criss, Skylar Astin and Ke Huy Quan.

The presentation was led by Disney parks, experiences and products chairman Josh D’Amaro, who helped introduce all of the new offerings on tap.

“These are the true, true Disney fans. They have a history with us. They have memories of their families being here. They have a passion for our stories, they have a passion for our cast members,” D’Amaro tells The Hollywood Reporter of the crowd in attendance at the D23 panel.

The good news? The long-rumored Monsters, Inc. “door coaster” is finally coming to Walt Disney World.

The bad news? Judging by the concept art, it looks like it’s coming at the expense of the Muppets Courtyard and possibly even the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. So Rip Muppetvision?

And that means Mama Melrose restaurant could become… Harryhausen’s? Who knows.

Disney formally announced the new Monsters, Inc. land was coming to Hollywood Studios via a presentation featuring Billy Crystal.

From the Disney Parks Blog…

Picking up after the events of Pixar Animation Studios’ beloved film, humans have now been invited to visit the world of Monsters, Inc. — and the monsters need laughter to power the city and keep it running smoothly. But it’s not a true visit without the factory itself. You’ll be able to see the sights, hear the laughs and zoom through the building just like James P. Sullivan (a.

The first-ever “Monsters, Inc.”-themed land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, part of the Walt Disney World complex outside of Orlando, Florida.

The announcement was made at D23. Billy Crystal, who starred in the original film and its prequel “Monsters University” (as well as the Disney+ series “Monsters at Work”) was on hand for the announcement. “Humans will be in Monstropolis. Did you clear that with Hr?” Crystal joked. Crystal then sang a version of “I Wouldn’t Have Nothing If I Didn’t Have You,” the song from “Monsters, Inc.” (The song garnered a standing ovation from the crowd.)

“In this new land, humans have been invited to Monstropolis. As part of this experience you’re going to tour the Laugh Factory,” Disney Experiences head Josh D’Amaro said.

As part of the land, we’re getting a “Monsters, Inc.” rollercoaster, the first suspended coaster in a Disney park.

The iconic character actor, Jennifer Tilly, is widely known for portraying diverse roles in films and television shows, including the Childs Play franchise and Monsters Inc. In a recent discussion with Vulture, Tilly discussed her decade-spanning career, divulging details of her recent experience as part of the cast in Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Rhobh), with her reality television appearance proving to be a drastic, sharp turn for the actress.

The Bride of Chucky star revealed that she has always been a fan of Housewives, specifically the Beverly Hills franchise. After appearing as a guest star on the show beforehand, it was a dream come true for the Oscar nominee to join the show as a new cast member in season 14 and meet Elizabeth Taylor. Already local to the Beverly Hills area, it was like experiencing zero gravity," according to Tilly. Before becoming a member of the...

Apple TV+ has now shared a first look at Before, revealing the first images of legendary comedian and star When Harry Met Sally... and City Slickers, Billy Crystal, in a very different kind of role. Before promises to be an atmospheric, character-driven psychological thriller and stars multi-award-winning actor, comedian and filmmaker Billy Crystal in the lead.

Before stars Crystal as Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Light), encounters a troubled young boy, Noah (Jupe), who seems to have a haunting connection to Elis past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.

You can check out the newly released images of Before below. And they certainly paint a much darker, more sinister atmosphere than were used to seeing Crystal in.

The ten-episode series is executive produced by Crystal, Oscar Award-winner Eric Roth and creator Sarah Thorp and will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday,...

“Before,” AppleTV+’s upcoming supernatural mystery starring and executive produced by Billy Crystal, will premiere globally on Oct. 25. The first two episodes of the thriller will drop on that Friday. They will be followed by one new episode a week through Nov. 15.

In the drama, Crystal stars as a child psychiatrist named Eli who encounters a troubled young boy after losing his wife Lynn (Judith Light). The more time he spends with Noah (Jacobi Jupe), the more he comes to suspect this child has a disturbing connection to his past. And as Eli tries to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.

A six-time Emmy-winning and Tony-winning actor and comedian, Crystal is best known for his roles in “When Harry Met Sally,” “City Slickers” and “Monsters Inc.” As for Light, the multi-Emmy and Tony Award-winner is known for her work on Prime Video’s “Transparent” as well as the ABC sitcoms...

Now showing, this week’s film quiz features questions on animated heroes, real-life villains, and fictional movies within movies.

There are a couple of movies about making movies out now – MaXXXine sees Mia Goth’s aspiring movie star bag a role in a 1980s horror sequel, while Fly Me To The Moon has Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum stage moon-landing footage as a Plan B for NASA in 1969. Accordingly, this week’s film quiz has a whole round on fictional films within real films – think more The Purple Rose Of Cairo in The Purple Rose Of Cairo than “Argo”in Argo.

Once you’ve completed all three rounds, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is all just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 30 this week!

A decade ago, legendary director Hayao Miyazaki retired, sending Studio Ghibli’s team of animators to seek employment elsewhere. Those were dark, uncertain times for the industry, which explains why veteran Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura picked the word “ponoć” (which means “midnight” in Croatian) for his new studio: He wanted to convey a new dawn for some of the medium’s most talented artists.

No question, the spirit survived in Studio Ponoc’s first feature, “Mary and the Witch’s Flower,” as well as a series of shorts bundled under the title “Modest Heroes.” Anime fans breathed a collective sigh of relief. The magic they’d associated with Studio Ghibli would live on. And then Miyazaki changed his mind and made “The Boy and the Heron”. In an unexpected twist, the artists who’d come up working alongside Miyazaki now found themselves competing with him.

Studio Ponoc’s second feature, “The Imaginary,...