Catch up with some gaming, movie, and TV news that may have flown under your radar. Let’s recap!
Disney Reveals New ‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series
Disney revealed the children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats will be adapted into an animated series for the Disney+ streaming service and the Disney Channel.
Disney said in a news release that Warrior Cats is slated to premiere in 2028. The showrunner is A.C.Bradley (Ms Marvel, What If?, Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters) and Rodrigo Blaas (Star Wars: Sith, Tales of Arcadia: Trollhunters, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Wall-E) will direct.
The adaptation “will follow the core storytelling of the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin, Disney said.
‘Brothers’ Makes Apple TV Debut in September
Apple TV announced that the 8-episode Brothers, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, will begin airing on September 23. The first two episodes will air on Wednesday, September 23, and a new episode will be added to the streamer every Wednesday through November 4.
“Brothers” follows McConaughey and Harrelson, who play fictionalized versions of themselves, and whose lifelong friendship is thrown into chaos when they uncover a decades-old secret: they might actually be brothers. After Woody’s daughter’s wedding falls apart, he loads up the family and heads to Austin for an extended stay at Matthew’s ranch. But what begins as a healing getaway quickly spirals when Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac (played by Holland Taylor), accidentally lets slip a long-buried secret that the two friends might actually be brothers. As Woody turns the ranch upside down in pursuit of the truth, Matthew finds himself juggling an entirely different identity crisis: a potential run for Governor of Texas. The result is a heartfelt, chaotic and wildly funny story about friendship, family, fame and the messy line between myth and reality.
‘The Invite’ First Look
A24 dropped a first look at The Invite, which is directed by Olivia Wilde who also stars in the film alongside Seth Rogan, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The Invite releases in theaters on July 10.
‘Pompeii: Out Of Time’ to Star Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston joined forces with “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright for Pompeii: Out of Time, described by National Geographic as “a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.”
Hiddleston will serve as the show’s host and “time detective” in the show which premiere on National Geographic on July 22 at 9 p.m. EST.
Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, he uncovers remarkable evidence — and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours — not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to survive.
Disney Reveals New Animated, Music-Filled Series ‘Journey’
Disney announced a new animated show Journey, which is a working title and may change.
When the energy shield protecting her city begins to fail, Journey answers a mysterious call that leads her beyond its walls — and into the forbidden lands beyond. In this new world, she uncovers the truth about her father’s disappearance and discovers a powerful magic within herself that may hold the key to saving her people.
“Journey is an epic adventure anchored by a remarkable young heroine whose courage inspires those around her,” said President of Disney Kids & Family Ayo Davis said in a news release. “At its core, it’s a story about resilience, self-discovery and the power of believing in something bigger than yourself — the kind of universal themes that have defined Disney stories for generations.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda Pens New ‘Moana’ Single
A new single from the live-action version of Moana was revealed by Disney this week! We learned that Lin-Manuel Miranda composed the new single “Along the Way,” which is performed by Catherine Laga‘aia.
Laga‘aia is playing Moana in the film, which hits theaters on July 10.
“It was such a joy to drop back into the world of Moana again and write ‘Along The Way.’ Auliʻi and Catherine’s voices blend so beautifully, and writing for Dwayne as Maui is just pure fun. I’m grateful that we were able to create something special for this brand-new version of our wayfinder’s story.” Lin-Manuel Miranda said in a news release.
New Mickey Mouse Animated Special Slated for Holidays
Disney also revealed a new holiday animated special with Mickey’s Home Alone which will air on Disney Jr. and Disney+ this holiday season.
In “Mickey’s Home Alone,” Mickey can’t wait to spend Christmas at home. His plans take a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at a world-famous Ice Palace. In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone. While Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from two feisty villains, a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.
