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Disney to air first Star Wars animated Super Bowl telecast
Live animation will combine NFL player tracking with Sony optical tracking.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con
Black Panther 3 is set for release on December 15, 2028.
Kids can’t stop watching Moana. There’s a scientific explanation
New York Times: The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+.
Child star left behind $690k estate despite dying homeless
Daveigh Chase, 35, died in a Los Angeles hospital on June 16.
Moana falters at the box office, casting doubt on Disney’s formula
New York Times: How much Moana is too much? Disney just found out.
Disney taps back catalogue - again - for live-action ‘Moana’
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reprises Maui in the live-action 'Moana'.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: Living in New Zealand changed me
The actor's latest role as Maui has a profound link to his own whakapapa and childhood.
Moana actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on how his time in New Zealand shaped him
Dwayne Johnson spoke to the Herald about his school days in Grey Lynn and why Moana live-action is for Aotearoa.
Dwayne Johnson's big surprise and Kiwi stars hit the carpet for Moana live action
The actor thrilled fans by performing a secret musical number and revealing his favourite rugby player ever. Video / NZME
HBO Max is launching in NZ this week. How does it stack up against other streaming giants?
Streaming showdown NZ: Which service gives you the best value for money.
Liam and Noel Gallagher to give first joint interview in 25 years
The documentary, by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is released on September 11.
Composer behind The Lion King chant sues comedian for 'misrepresenting' its lyrics
Court papers say the viral podcast clip damaged his reputation and income.
Ed Sheeran says wife Cherry 'totally fine' after cancer tumour surgery
Cherry Seaborn was six months pregnant when doctors found a tumour in her arm.
One weekend, 10 contenders: Your last-minute guide to watching all the best picture Oscar nominees
Plus, vote for your favourite to take out the top Academy Award on Monday.
‘Incredible opportunity’: Stewie Griffin lands his own two-season TV spin-off
The first season of Stewie is due to debut on Fox in 2027-2028.
He took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series
Albert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.
Which streaming service in New Zealand gives you the best value for money?
Some streaming services are worthy of long-term commitment, others are better for a fling.
Disney names theme parks chief Josh D’Amaro as next CEO
Bob Iger will stay on as senior adviser to Disney until the end of the year.
Will Smith details near-death scuba scare under Arctic ice
He lost his mask while low on oxygen and had to follow a tether to safety.
Death at Disney theme park marks sixth fatality in three months
A staff member received serious injuries just last week after he was hit by a stage prop.
Why Auckland’s busiest cemetery looks like a Disney movie
An Auckland cemetery has turned into a colourful, happy place, thanks to the Pasifika families who go there.
'He literally saved our lives': Disney stunt worker hit by runaway Indiana Jones boulder
The stunt boulder broke free and bounced toward the seated audience.
Screen-time survival kit: Family-friendly movies and TV to stream with the kids this summer
We've rounded up the best wholesome entertainment to enjoy with the family this summer.
Taylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding America
The non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.