“STAR WARS: VISIONS PRESENTS – THE NINTH JEDI” COMING EXCLUSIVELY TO DISNEY+ AND HULU AUGUST 5

 

An 8-episode limited anime series from Lucasfilm and Production I.G, “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi,” will premiere August 5, 2026, exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu.

 

Supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito just debuted the trailer and teaser poster at a special “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of Anime Expo 2026.

 

Part of an all-new “Star Wars: Visions Presents” banner, which will be used to tell longer-form “Star Wars: Visions” stories, the limited series picks up not long after the events of the “Visions” shorts: “The Ninth Jedi” and “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope.” In the new series, Lah Kara continues to train in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro. Kara goes on an epic journey of self-discovery as she and Juro’s small fellowship of Jedi-in-training embark on a quest to save her father.

“Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” is directed by Shunsuke Tada and written by Mitsuyasu Sakai. Kenji Kamiyama serves as supervising director. The executive producers are James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, Josh Rimes, Justin Leach, and Mitsuhisa Ishikawa, the producers are Hitoshi Ito and Kanako Shirasaki, and the co-producer is Caroline Keller.

 

The English dub voice talent includes returning voice cast Kimiko Glenn (Lah Kara), Andrew Kishino (Juro), Masi Oka (Ethan), Patrick Seitz (Homen), JP Karliak (Gramps), and Simu Liu (Lah Zhima). Neil Kaplan returns to voice The Narrator. The new English voice talent includes Feodor Chin (Gennoh), Young Mazino (Nawaam), Chase Sui Wonders (Tafflah), and Keone Young (Kwana).

 

The returning original language voice talent includes Chinatsu Akasaki (Lah Kara), Tetsuo Kanao (Juro), Hiromu Mineta (Ethan),  Hinata Tadokoro (Homen), Cho (Gramps), and  Shinichiro Miki (Lah Zhima). Akio Otsuka returns to voice The Narrator.

TOM HANKS, TIM ALLEN, JOAN CUSACK, TAYLOR SWIFT AND MORE CELEBRATE “TOY STORY 5” WORLD PREMIERE IN LA

 

The voice cast and filmmakers behind Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated upcoming animated adventure “Toy Story 5,” including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Taylor Swift (original song by), Conan O’Brien, Greta Lee, Craig Robinson, Tony Hale, Andrew Stanton (director), Kenna Harris (co-director), Lindsey Collins (producer) and Randy Newman (composer), convened at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood earlier this evening to celebrate the film’s show-stopping world premiere.

 

The premiere concluded with an unforgettable surprise performance from 14-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Taylor Swift, who performed the brand-new original song “I Knew It, I Knew You,” written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff for the upcoming film. Swift was then joined by 7-time GRAMMY Award and 2-time Academy Award®-winning composer Randy Newman for a special duet of the beloved classic “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Written and performed by Newman for the original “Toy Story,” the iconic song has been featured in all five of the “Toy Story” films.

 

Voice cast members Scarlett Spears, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Lori Alan, Jay Hernandez, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Wallace Shawn, Krys Marshall, Jeff Bergman, Blake Clark, Anna Vocino, Matty Matheson, John Ratzenberger and Melissa Villaseñor, as well as Pete Docter (executive producer, Pixar chief creative officer) and Jonas Rivera (executive producer) were also in attendance.

During the red-carpet at tonight’s premiere, attendees – including the stars of the film – wrote heartfelt messages to kids in children’s hospitals. Disney, Pixar and Starlight Children’s Foundation are making “Toy Story 5” available to nearly 400 hospitals via the Disney Movie Moments program, which gives patients the opportunity to enjoy movies while they’re still in theaters. In Oakland, Orlando, and Washington, D.C., Disney is taking the experience even further by transforming hospital play areas into Bonnie’s room, along with hosting screenings of the film, character meet and greets, themed activities, and more. More “Toy Story 5” screenings and charitable initiatives will take place for kids and families in the coming weeks.

 

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? “Toy Story 5” is directed by Academy Award® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Lindsey Collins, p.g.a., and written by Stanton and Harris from a story by Stanton. The film features the original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” – performed by Taylor Swift and written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff – along with an original score by Oscar® winner Randy Newman, who returns to score his fifth “Toy Story” feature. “Toy Story 5” is rated PG and releases exclusively in theaters June 19, 2026.

DISNEY+ RELEASES POSTER FOR “ELTON JOHN LIVE: FAREWELL FROM DODGER STADIUM”

 

ELTON JOHN TO TAKE FINAL NORTH AMERICAN BOW 
WITH ORIGINAL CONCERT EVENT, LIVESTREAMED GLOBALLY AND EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ ON NOV. 20

 

Concert Immediately Preceded by LIVE ‘Countdown to Elton Live,’ 
Also Only on Disney+

 

Nearly 50 Years After Elton John’s Legendary Performance at Dodger Stadium, The Live Music Event Special from Disney Branded Television Will Serve as Prelude to the Recently Announced 2023 Disney Original Documentary 
‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend,’ from Directors RJ Cutler and David Furnish

 

Live Special Produced by Fulwell 73 Productions (Team behind the 
Emmy^Ò-winning ‘Adele: One Night Only,’ GRAMMYS^®) and Rocket Entertainment

 

Burbank, CA (Oct. 25, 2022) – On this day, exactly 47 years ago, Elton John’s legendary performance at Dodger Stadium launched him into global stardom, and next month, he will come full circle, returning to Dodger Stadium to grace us with his final North American show. Exclusively streamed live on Disney+ on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is a once-in-a-lifetime live, global original concert event that offers fans from around the world a front-row seat to witness the groundbreaking magic of the Rocket Man back at Dodger Stadium. 

 

The historic three-hour livestream, from Disney Branded Television and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment, will showcase Elton John as audiences have never seen him before, paying tribute to the icon and the seminal moment in 1975 that cemented his global success.  The concert will begin with “Countdown to Elton Live” from Dodger Stadium, beginning at 7:30 PST / 10:30 EST.

“To feel the energy from the best fans, not only in Dodger Stadium again, but this time around the world from those watching live at home, will be truly extra special for me," said Elton John. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this momentous evening globally. I hope everyone feels the power and joy of performing on a stage as iconic as Dodger’s. Just like I did almost 50 years ago.”

 

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” will commemorate a watershed evening in music history as it unfolds in real-time at Dodger Stadium, giving fans 50,000+ fans in person and countless admirers worldwide, the rare chance to experience his biggest hits from the past 50 years. The extraordinary night also will feature several yet-to-be-announced big-name artists who will honor the legendary megastar on stage.

 

“Sir Elton John’s impact on music and culture is unparalleled, and this concert event is sure to be one for the history books,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television. “We’re thrilled to bring this exclusive, up-close, backstage-to-front-row-seat experience to audiences around the world, live on Disney+.”

 

"Having grown up in England in the 1980s and 90s, we like everyone else of our generation, can think of countless moments where Elton’s music was the soundtrack to our lives” said Fulwell 73 Productions’ Gabe Turner and Ben Winston, in a joint statement. “To be able to work with Sir Elton and the Disney team on what will undoubtedly become a cultural milestone is both a personal and professional highlight that we are so thankful for.”

 

This spectacular evening will serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated 2023 Disney Original Documentary “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend,” from Academy Award^® nominee R.J. Cutler and filmmaker David Furnish. As the official feature on Elton John, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” will unveil unseen rehearsal and concert footage over the last 50 years, along with exclusive personal archives and interviews. The definitive portrait of Elton John also will spotlight his final months on the road and a look back at the extraordinary first five years of his career between 1970 and 1975, when he released 10 iconic albums, seven of which went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts to become a global phenomenon. The film will play festivals and have a theatrical run before it streams on Disney+.

 

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment. Fulwell 73 Productions has executed and captured some of the biggest moments in music history, including Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party, “Adele: One Night Only,” “Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at The Apollo,” “GRAMMYS^®,” and many more. Executive producers for Fulwell 73 Productions are Gabe Turner, Ben Winston, Emma Conway and Sally Wood, who also serves as showrunner. For Rocket Entertainment, Elton John, David Furnish and Luke Lloyd Davies are executive producers. RJ Cutler is executive producer. For Disney Branded Television, Marc Buhaj is vice president, unscripted and nonfiction, and Nicole Silveira is vice president, unscripted.

Life, Animated - Find Local Showtimes in the Los Angeles Area!

Based on Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Life, Animated tells the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. The film is opened at The Landmark in Los Angeles - Friday, July 1^st and will continue to be released throughout the country this summer. 

Here are showtimes and locations exclusive to the Los Angeles area:

Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty Exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo

Took a trip to Little Tokyo and to the Japanese American National Museum to see the 40th Anniversary of Hello Kitty exhibit! Looks like Hello Kitty is making her own billboard!

The massive sign at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles!

Time to check out the Hello Kitty exhibit but first let me take a selfie!

Time to enter the exhibit!

There is so much to see but I will only highlight some of my favorite things in the exhibit! I love all these school supplies!

Who knew that they made so many cool Hello Kitty household products?

Yeah, I would sport this Hello Kitty men's suit!

Awesome helmet and skateboard!

This is the really cool model of the first Hello Kitty Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon!

Cool roller skates but not as cool as the surfboard!

Who wants this Hello Kitty bicycle?

Awesome Hello Kitty KISS figures! Who knew that Hello Kitty liked KISS?

Elmo is dressed up as Hello Kitty!

Kawaii sake drink set!

So much great stuff to look at!

Girl's Day set made up of pretty much all the Sanrio characters!

I'm taller than Hello Kitty!

There is a whole section of artwork from artists from around the world. I love this Hello Kitty submarine piece.

Super cute piece!

Some amazing dresses are also on display here!

There are no words!

One of the last pieces in the exhibit. I love this play on an Egyptian Queen!

This massive piece is amazing!

One more selfie!

These are your gifts if you become a member of the Japanese American National Museum!

You can purchase the Hello Kitty plush for $30 at the museum!

If you are a Hello Kitty fan then you more than owe it to yourself to visit! The cost for non-members is $20! Plus bring some money for the Hello Kitty items in the store like the plush that is exclusive to the Japanese American National Museum!

To learn more about the exhibit, check out the link below:

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/hellokitty/

A Visit to Whimsic Alley (Los Angeles) - The Worlds of Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and Harry Potter Have Never Been Closer!

Inside this ordinary building is a magical world. Come inside and see what's in store...

A world where we have been transported to England. The worlds of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who are all in here. You will find something for anyone that is a fan of these shows and movies.

This room is dedicated to all things in the world of Doctor Who. You will find shirts, robes, tea pots, iPhone cases and much more.

But all around here are reminders that it's the world of Harry Potter that gathers the most attention.

Habber & Dasher will have all the various needs of each house in terms on ties, scarves, robes, and beanies.

You will find pretty much every Harry Potter toy here.

There is even a place for bottles of all sorts, tea pots, tea cups and more.

There is also a room for fans of Game of Thrones.

A room of books for all of your Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and Harry Potter reading needs.

There is a bookcase of stationary and even feather quills that are available for purchase.

All the Harry Potter films are here as well.

We are getting closer to the wands. Remember the wand chooses you.

The TARDIS is here.

Entering the wand shop. There are several designs that you will find here.

Which wand will choose you?

A place to hang your broom.

Only brooms may park here.

A trip to the candy store. Here you will find such things as chocolate frogs, strange tasting jelly beans and more.

These bottles caught my eye. I want them all.

Which way shall we go? To Diagon Alley perhaps?

Down the hallway of changing portraits.

It appears to be platform. Perhaps one waits here to board a train?

The Great Hall is ready for a party.

I did notice that the grate is out of order. I guess we shall walk.

This beautifully lit tree lets us know that our time in this magical world has come to an end.

A great place for any Game of Thrones, Doctor Who or Harry Potter fan! Plus, great customer service takes this place to a whole other level!


Whimsic Alley

5464 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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