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Disney’s New Voice‑Talent Program Picks 10 Fresh Faces

July 2, 2026

The first cohort of Disney Kids & Family’s Voice Talent Search is set to begin, with ten hopefuls chosen from more than 7, 500 entries across the country. The selection process involved multiple rounds of review by Disney’s own casting and creative teams, who looked for originality, authenticity, an

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A New Stop-Motion Adventure Hits Theaters in 2026

January 22, 2026

Laika, the studio known for its unique stop-motion films, has teamed up with Fathom Entertainment to bring "Wildwood" to U. S. theaters on October 23, 2026. FilmNation Entertainment will handle international sales. This film, directed by Travis Knight, is based on Colin Meloy's "The Decemberists" an

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Disney's Moana Wins Legal Battle Over Surfer Boy Story

March 11, 2025

In a swift verdict, a jury in Los Angeles dismissed a man's claim that Disney's "Moana" was inspired by his story of a young surfer boy in Hawaii. The jury took only 2 ½ hours to conclude that the creators of "Moana" never accessed the outlines and scripts for "Bucky the Surfer Boy, " created by wri