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Roger Allers, 'The Lion King' co-director, dies at 76
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Roger Allers, the acclaimed Disney animator and co-director of the 1994 classic 'The Lion King,' has died at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by longtime collaborator Dave Bossert, who noted Allers had been traveling in Egypt just days earlier. Tributes from Disney CEO Bob Iger highlight Allers' lasting impact on animation.
Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the company does not plan to alter its intellectual property strategy despite ongoing competition involving Warner Bros. Discovery. This position was announced as part of recent corporate updates.
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Walt Disney Studios has shifted the release date for the horror sequel 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' forward by one week to March 20, 2026. The move signals strong confidence from Searchlight Pictures following the film's world premiere at SXSW. The film stars Samara Weaving reprising her role alongside Kathryn Newton and a notable ensemble cast.
Following the casting of Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, Kathryn Hahn is in negotiations to play the villainous Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action Tangled remake. Hahn, acclaimed for Agatha Harkness in Marvel's WandaVision and Agatha All Along, emerges as the top choice after Scarlett Johansson exited due to scheduling conflicts.
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Emma Stone, producing a Miss Piggy solo film with Jennifer Lawrence and Tony winner Cole Escola, denied rumors of portraying the Muppet icon in her W Magazine interview published January 7, 2026. Emphasizing Miss Piggy's star power, Stone shared the denial at the 5:56 mark of the video, fueling fan excitement online.
A Walt Disney World cast member was struck by a 400-pound prop boulder during a performance of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios on December 30, 2025. The incident, captured on video and shared widely on social media, prompted an immediate safety review by Disney. The employee is recovering, and the boulder element has been modified.
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The upcoming sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges, has announced its streaming debut on Disney+. This Disney production continues the legacy of the original Tron franchise. Fans eager to watch the movie at home now have a confirmed release timeline.
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