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INTERVIEW: Jeff Kinney On “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw”
Since it’s first publication, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has been a bestselling series and instant hit, continuing to resonate with young audiences to this day. The doodle-inspired series follows Greg Heffley, an average middle schooler who always seems to stumble into absurd yet relatable disasters. Debuting December 5th on Disney+, Diary of a Wimpy […]
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Joins Disney+ Anime Library

“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Joins Disney+ Anime Library

Haylie Baker|
October 5th, 2025
Magically summoning to this world on October 29th, Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation debuts exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu, based on the 2020 mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland localized to North America in 2022.
“Zootopia 2” Sneak Preview: What We Learned About the Disney Sequel

“Zootopia 2” Sneak Preview: What We Learned About the Disney Sequel

Avatar photoBill Desowitz|
September 29th, 2025
Animation Scoop had the chance to screen 30 minutes of Zootopia 2, and speak with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, head of Animation Chad Sellers and heads of Story Carrie Liao and David VanTuyle. We were also treated to a Q&A with composer Michael Giacchino conduced by Tom MacDougall, president, Walt Disney Music.

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Season 2 of Disney Animation’s “Short Circuit Experimental Films” and a New “Goofy” short Coming to Disney+ in August

Disney+ and Walt Disney Animation Studios present two new Original Series this month: Season 2 of “Short Circuit Experimental Films” launches on August 4, 2021, and the all-new, hand-drawn “Disney Presents Goofy in How to Stay at Home” trio of shorts on August 11, 2021.
Avatar photoJerry Beck|August 2, 2021
Season 2 of Disney Animation’s “Short Circuit Experimental Films” and a New “Goofy” short Coming to Disney+ in August

TRAILER: Pixar’s “Turning Red”

Check out the new trailer and poster showcasing the upcoming all-new original feature film Turning Red from Pixar Animation Studios’ director Domee Shi, who won an Oscar for her 2018 short film, Bao. Young actress Rosalie Chiang lends her voice to Mei Lee, a 13-year-old who suddenly “poofs” into a giant red panda when she […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 13, 2021
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Turning Red”

INTERVIEW: Phil Weinstein Opens The Door To “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”

A new chapter in the modern Mickey Mouse TV era begins this week! Mickey Mouse Funhouse premieres with half-hour special “Mickey The Brave” this Friday July 16th at 7:30pm on Disney Junior. More new episodes start Friday August 20th at 8am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Phil Weinstein discusses kicking-off a new […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|July 13, 2021
INTERVIEW: Phil Weinstein Opens The Door To “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”

TEASER TRAILER: Disney’s “Encanto”

Encanto is an upcoming Disney feature set in a fantasy version of Colombia. The 60th film produced by the studio, it is directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, co-directed by Charise Castro Smith, produced by Clark Spencer and songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Encanto is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|July 8, 2021
TEASER TRAILER: Disney’s “Encanto”

Disney Channel Orders “Kiff”

Disney Channel has ordered Kiff, a nutty animated buddy-comedy series from South African creators and executive producers Lucy Heavens (“Space Chickens in Space”) and Nic Smal (“Caillou”) debuting in 2023. Emmy Award-winner Kent Osborne (“SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Phineas and Ferb”) is co-producer and story editor. The news and concept art for the new series was revealed […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 17, 2021
Disney Channel Orders “Kiff”

TRAILER: Locksmith’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong”

20th Century Studios’ Ron’s Gone Wrong, the first theatrical release from the U.K.-based CG animation studio Locksmith Animation, will open in theaters worldwide – via the Walt Disney Company – on October 22nd, 2021. The animated comedy adventure, which stars Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Olivia Colman, Ed Helms and Justice Smith, is a touching […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|June 8, 2021
TRAILER: Locksmith’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong”

INTERVIEW: Eric Goldberg On What Drew Him To “Sketchbook”

Eric Goldberg is the legendary Disney animator of The Genie. Goldberg draws the beloved character on an episode of the new informational series Sketchbook (premiering this Wednesday April 27th on Disney+). Goldberg discusses how The Genie has remained a core part of his life in the 30 years since Aladdin — and a highly-anticipated Mickey […]