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It’s Official: Pixar Is Making ‘Toy Story 5’
It’s official. Pixar is making a fifth Toy Story film. Officially confirmed at D23, the movie is scheduled to open in theaters in two years. As part of the announcement, Pixar also showed up the first early teaser for the film, and revealed a piece of early concept art. The pitch of this sequel: In this movie, the toys must learn to compete with technology. Note the glowing screen in the first piece of concept art shared by Pixar below, which includes Woody, Jessie, Buzz, as well as their new friend from Toy Story 4, Forky.
Disney Is Building the First Spider-Man Roller Coaster
The first Spider-Man roller coaster is officially in the works. As part of the massive D23 presentation of new attractions for their various theme parks confirmed a Spider-Man themed rollercoaster is headed to Shanghai Disneyland. They also revealed the first piece of concept art for the ride. They also announced...
‘Snow White’ Goes Live-Action in First Disney Remake Trailer
Having remade so many other of their classic animated movies, Disney now turns to their very first animated feature — and their very first animated princess. Snow White was the movie that cemented Disney’s fortunes in Hollywood — and now it’s been remade with live-action actors in the key roles.
The First ‘Mandalorian’ Ride Is Coming to Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge
The Mandalorian (and Grogu) are getting their first ride in Disney’s theme parks. As part of the big panel announcing new attractions coming to Disney’s theme parks around the world at D23 this weekend. the company confirmed that the Millennium Falcon ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be getting an update — a “brand-new adventure” that will feature the Mandalorian and Grogu.
Tom Cruise Hands Off Olympics to Los Angeles With Jaw-Dropping Stunt at Closing Ceremony (WATCH)
Tom Cruise abseiled down into the State de France during the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics. The Mission: Impossible star performed one of his trademark stunts at Sunday's ceremony as he slid 115-feet down a rope from the venue's roof as part of the handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
More Details for the 2024 Cedar Rapids Market After Dark Revealed
The 2024 Market After Dark is coming up quick! This year's event, which typically brings in anywhere from 30,000 to 50,000 people, is set for Saturday, August 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance website says that the Market After Dark is "one of...
Brain Fights the Negativity of Turning the Big 5-0
I was watching some TikTok videos this weekend and I stumbled upon one that changed my entire mood. It dealt with men who were turning 50 years old. I hit that milestone later this fall. The statistics it presented were sobering, to say the least. Based on the average life expectancy of men in the U.S. of 75 years, a man turning 50 has just 25 years of life left. Nearly a third of your life is already over.
Walgreens and CVS are Planning to Close Thousands of Stores
For years it seemed like there was a Walgreens of CVS Pharmacy location on every street corner. Perhaps the only store with more locations was Starbucks. But the pharmaceutical world is changing and both Walgreens and CVS are making plans to close thousands of locations. Walgreens announced in late June...
Wynonna Judd’s Daughter Arrested Again, Facing New Charges
Wynonna Judd's daughter, 28-year-old Grace Kelley, has been arrested for the second time since April. ET reports that Kelley was arrested on Aug. 3 in Carroll Country, Ga. She was booked into the Carroll County jail on three misdemeanor counts: Fleeing or attempting to flee law enforcement, driving with a suspended or revoked license and improperly using motorcycle equipment.
Carly Pearce Takes On Social Media Trolls in Unreleased New Song [Watch]
Most of Carly Pearce's fans already know that the singer writes true to her life -- but she's never taken on a topic quite like this one before. Over the weekend, Pearce shared a snippet of an unreleased song that's so new, the ink's barely dry on the lyrics sheet. "I never post new songs, but I wrote this one last week and thought it was important," she explained as she posted it to social media.
Watch Jelly Roll Learn the Lyrics to Morgan Wallen’s ‘Cowgirls’ Backstage
Just before he took the stage as Morgan Wallen's special guest in Las Vegas on Thursday night (Aug. 8), Jelly Roll had to quickly learn the lyrics to the song they were planning to sing. That song was Wallen's new single "Cowgirls," which he usually sings as a duet with...
Elle King Opens Up on ‘Toxic’ Relationship With Dad Rob Schneider
Elle King says her relationship with her actor and comedian father, Rob Schneider, has always been troubled -- and in fact, in many ways, she'd rather not be associated with him at all. In a recent conversation on Bunnie Xo's Dumb Blonde podcast, digs into her family dynamics, explaining that...
Tesla Windshield Shattered by Random Fish That Fell From the Sky
It sounds like a scene out of a movie, but we promise this is the real deal. A couple in New Jersey says that the windshield of their Tesla was shattered by a random fish falling from the sky. Okay, so you're minding your own business on a random Sunday....
Morgan Wallen’s Vegas Stage Walkout With Mike Tyson + Tom Brady Was Epic! [Watch]
Lately, all eyes have been on Morgan Wallen and his walkouts to the stage before his shows. He has had some pretty epic ones, and a controversial one, as of late. The "Last Night" singer had another epic walkout on Friday night (Aug. 9) at his show in Las Vegas.
Hardy Reveals His True Feelings About Post Malone Going Country [Watch]
Post Malone has cannonballed into the country music scene and is on the brink of dropping his debut country album, F-1 Trillion, which releases on Aug. 16. There have been a bunch of country artists who have commented with their support for Malone; not only his music, but his songwriting. The most recent artist to talk about Malone's crossover to country is Hardy.
Police Officer Specializing in DUI Arrests Gets Arrested for DUI
These are some interesting times in America; nothing can really be ruled out from happening here. If you have a mental filing cabinet, file this one under 'No way this is actually for real.'. It all went down in Tempe, Ariz., where a Tempe police officer who was recently recognized...
WHOA! Gretchen Wilson Reveals Why You Do NOT Want to Fight Her
Gretchen Wilson doesn't come across as someone you'd really want to mess with, and in a new interview, she confirms that you definitely do not want to get on her fighting side. Talking to Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul, Wilson says she's been involved in so many bar...
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