Yuji Yanase dead at 59, anime director’s studio confirms
Yuji Yanase dead at 59: the anime director's studio confirmed a heart attack, and news of his August passing surfaced only on 2 September 2026.
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‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’ release date lands on Disney+
Disney has set the 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' release date for Disney+, with a fresh trailer, villain anthem and full cast confirmed.
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‘Moana’ live action release date arrives next Friday
The 'Moana' live action release date is Friday, 10 July 2026, with Dwayne Johnson back as Maui and Catherine Laga'aia leading Disney's remake.
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‘Minions and Monsters’ lands as franchise’s best-rated film
'Minions and Monsters' opened on 1 July 2026 with a record 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, the best-reviewed film in the Despicable Me franchise.
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‘Tangled’ live-action filming begins in Spain and UK
Disney's 'Tangled' live-action filming has begun in Spain and the UK, with Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel.
International
‘X-Men ’97’ season 2 release date confirmed for Disney+
Marvel confirms the 'X-Men '97' season 2 release date on Disney+, with the mutant heroes scattered across time to face Apocalypse.
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Bandai Namco announces a goofy ‘Tekken Cartoon’ series
Bandai Namco has revealed 'Tekken Cartoon', a super-deformed comedy spin-off mixing live action and animation, with a teaser trailer dropping on 26 June 2026.
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‘Toy Story 5’ release lands in cinemas this weekend
The 'Toy Story 5' release hits cinemas on Friday, 19 June 2026 with a 94% critics score and a record franchise box office debut in sight.
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‘Toy Story 5’ first reactions call Pixar sequel a home run
'Toy Story 5' world premiere reactions call the Pixar sequel a home run, with critics praising Jessie's lead role and the toys vs tech story ahead of 19 June.
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‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is first $1 billion film of 2026
The 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' crossed $1 billion globally in its tenth weekend, the first 2026 release to reach the milestone and the franchise's second billion-dollar hit.
International
‘Devil May Cry’ season 3 confirmed as Netflix final season
Netflix has renewed 'Devil May Cry' for a third and final season, completing Adi Shankar's three-part Divine Comedy-inspired gaming adaptation saga.
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Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens to $372.5 million globally, anchors tentpole season
Super Mario Galaxy Movie smashes box office with $372.5 million global debut, becoming 2026's biggest opening and proving video game adaptations drive major theatrical revenue.
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‘Dr Seuss’s Horton’ is now streaming on Netflix South Africa
'Dr Seuss’s Horton', a heartwarming animated adventure about a kind elephant who helps others, is now streaming on Netflix South Africa from Monday, 6 October 2025.
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‘Grand Prix of Europe’: Cast, plot, how to watch in South Africa
'Grand Prix of Europe' is a new animated sports comedy hitting South African cinemas this week, featuring Europa-Park’s famous mascots in a high-speed racing adventure.
International
‘Big Mouth’ ends after Netflix Season 8 premiere
Netflix’s hit adult animated series 'Big Mouth' has come to an end after eight seasons, concluding with a celebratory farewell tour and teasing a new show set to launch in 2026.
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Meet Evie Pig – Momma Pig gives birth to Peppa Pig’s baby sister
Peppa Pig’s family has grown, with Mummy Pig giving birth to a baby girl named Evie. The new sibling will debut in cinemas on 30 May 2025.
International
Rihanna drops ‘Friend of Mine’ from ‘Smurfs’ movie soundtrack
Rihanna has released a new song titled 'Friend of Mine' for the 'Smurfs' movie soundtrack, which also features Tyla and drops in South African cinemas this July.
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Peppa Pig’s mother is having her third child
Peppa Pig’s family is growing as Mummy Pig announces she’s expecting her third child.
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‘Moana 2’: What to expect, South Africa premiere date
The highly anticipated sequel takes place three years after the original film, exploring Moana’s life as a 19-year-old.
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Who is Veronica Taylor? – Voice behind ‘Ash Ketchum’ debuts at Comic Con Cape Town 2024
Voice actress Veronica Taylor, known for her role as Ash Ketchum in Pokémon, made a memorable appearance at Comic Con Cape Town 2024.
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Disney confirms ‘Moana 2’ theatre premiere date [video]
'Moana 2' is slated to whisk the world into a wondrous adventure later this year. Here's the latest on the sequel's theatre premiere date.
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ movie: The cast, plot, release date, trailer [video]
Kung Fu Panda 4 presents Po's evolution from an unlikely kung-fu warrior to a masterful teacher, leading him to his next adventure.
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Gaming
New details on Ricky and Morty ‘High On Life’ video game surface
Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland has suggested that the new video game 'High On Life' is best played while on drugs.
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Here’s what you must know about the Cartoon Network, Warner Bros Animation merger
Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros Animation will be combined into one division, but their brands will remain separate.
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Fans rejoice as new ‘Scooby-Doo’ film finally depicts ‘Velma’ as a lesbian
Jinkies! After decades of rumours, Scooby-Doo's Velma has finally come out as lesbian in new movie.
