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Disney announced plans for a special tied to 'The Princess and the Frog,' timed around the film's approaching 20th anniversary, which will stream on Disney+. The announcement did not include a specific release date for the special.
A streaming roundup compiles recommended horror, sci-fi, and other genre films and shows debuting in November 2026 across services including Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. The list functions as a curated viewing guide rather than a report on any single release.
Kojima Productions has released a teaser trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, an original anime series set after the events of the first Death Stranding game. The clip centers on a reclusive girl haunted by nightmares of BTs, and a YouTube synopsis describes other characters including an old man, a soldier, and an angry boy. Hideo Kojima serves as executive producer, with Takayuki Sano directing; the series is set to premiere on Disney+ next year.
Epic Games issued a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice this month against a browser-based Fortnite port built using AI coding tools, according to Kotaku. The move comes weeks after Bloomberg reported Epic had directed its own developers to lean more heavily on AI tools to finish a delayed Disney collaboration, a directive that reportedly unsettled staff worried about added errors.
Nielsen's first-half 2026 streaming data shows Disney+ with no original series in the Top 20 by total minutes viewed, despite releases like Percy Jackson, Daredevil: Born Again, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Wonder Man. The report comes as Disney has confirmed ads will now appear across every subscription tier, including premium, and has raised prices shortly after.
CNET released its daily answer guide for the New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle dated Oct. 20, 2026, covering all across and down clues. The guide highlights a quirk in the puzzle where two different clues, for 4-Across and 6-Across, are worded identically but have different answers, SCORE and LACES.
Taika Waititi's long-announced Star Wars movie has been put on hold indefinitely, according to reports. Waititi reportedly remains attached to the franchise in some capacity despite the project's suspension.
Character.AI filed for bankruptcy this week in a move court filings show was structured to let Disney hire the bulk of its staff, including former CEO Karandeep Anand, and gain access to much of its technology. The remaining shell of Character.AI retains responsibility for ongoing lawsuits and regulatory investigations into the safety of its chatbots. Character.AI's new CEO said the bankruptcy aimed to reach a 'consensual resolution' with injury claimants and investigating states while maximizing value for shareholders.
Character.AI filed for bankruptcy this week as part of an arrangement in which Disney hires most of its staff, including former CEO Karandeep Anand, and gains access to much of its technology. Court filings show Character.AI's new CEO said the bankruptcy aims to reach a consensual settlement with injury claimants and state investigators while maximizing asset value for shareholders. A legal motion states Disney required the deal be completed through bankruptcy because of the startup's shrinking cash reserves.
Character.AI, the chatbot startup that filed for bankruptcy this week, has arranged for Disney to hire the majority of its workforce. The move follows Disney's earlier agreement to acquire some of Character.AI's assets for $20 million, and comes after former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand took on the role of Disney's first chief technology officer.
Disney announced at its D23 Fan Convention that Avengers Campus at California Adventure will double in size with two new rides, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, both opening in 2028. Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Florida will also gain a Villains-themed land, part of four new areas under construction there themed around villains, Pixar characters and more.
The UK government is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the existing BBC license fee so it also covers video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and YouTube, according to The Independent. Currently the £180 (~$239) annual fee applies to anyone watching live or on-demand TV content, but streaming via phones or computers can let viewers avoid it. An unnamed source said officials view this as an unfair loophole that lets people watch television-like content without paying.