The Walt Disney Studios announced today (March 20) that Disney and Pixar’s Onward will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning today at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST and on Disney+ on April 3 in the U.S. Check out the details below from The Walt Disney Company:
The film premiered in theaters on March 6 and earned rave reviews from audiences, including a 95% Verified Audience Score on RottenTomatoes. With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, Disney will offer the film ahead of schedule to purchase on digital platforms in the U.S. beginning today at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST for $19.99.
“While we’re looking forward to audiences enjoying our films on the big screen again soon, given the current circumstances, we are pleased to release this fun, adventurous film to digital platforms early for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes,” said Dan Scanlon (Director, Onward) and Kori Rae (Producer, Onward).
In Onward, teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad, embarking on an extraordinary quest aboard Barley’s epic van Guinevere. Like any good quest, their journey is filled with magic spells, cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when the boys’ fearless mom Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) realizes her sons are missing, she teams up with a part-lion, part-bat, part-scorpion, former warrior—aka The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer)—and heads off to find them. Perilous curses aside, this one magical day could mean more than any of them ever dreamed.
In these dire times, we need Disney+ now more than ever. Because of that, we’re bringing you a full list of all of the new arrivals coming to Disney+ this next month in April!
Earth Month Collection
For the month of April, Disney+ will celebrate Earth Month with a curated collection of documentaries, series, and films from National Geographic and Disneynature:
Disneynature
African Cats
Chimpanzee
Bears
Born in China
Crimson Wing
Monkey Kingdom
Wings of Life
National Geographic
America’s National Parks
Wild Yellowstone
The Flood
JANE
Before the Flood
Planet of the Birds
Sea of Hope: America’s Underwater Treasures
Kingdom of the White Wolf
Tree Climbing Lions
Hostile Planet
Wild Russia
One Strange Rock
Giants of the Deep Blue
Kingdom of the Blue Whale
Great Migrations
Earth Live
Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise
Into the Grand Canyon
Wednesday, April 1
New Library Titles
Doctor Doolittle
Friday, April 3
New Library Titles
A Tale of Two Critters
In a Nutshell
Don’s Fountain of Youth
Don’s Fountain of Youth
Donald’s Dog Laundry
Double Dribble
Dragon Around
Elmer Elephant
Fish Hooks (S1-3)
How to Play Football
Lambert, The Sheepish Lion
On Ice
Out of Scale
Penguins
Pluto’s Party
Sea Scouts
Sonny with a Chance (S1-3)
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
The New Neighbor
The Small One
The Straight Story
Disney+ Originals
Life on the Edge – “Penguins Behind the Scenes” (Premiere)
Dolphin Reef (Premiere)
It’s time for a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin named Echo to grow up. Narrated by Natalie Portman.
Diving with Dolphins – “Dolphin Reef Behind the Scenes” (Premiere)
Behind the scenes look at the making of Dolphin Reef.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 707 – “Dangerous Debt”
Taken prisoner by the Pykes, Ahsoka and the Martez sisters attempt to escape.
Ramila & Ike celebrate 25 years of marriage in Greece thanks to their son. Kyle and Amanda and their baby girl Harlow celebrate at Disney’s California Adventure with a surprise performance by Jason Derulo.
Shop Class – Episode 106 – “Downhill Derby”
Teams are challenged with designing and building supersized downhill derby racers.
Disney Family Sundays – Episode 122 – “Minnie Mouse: Apron”
The Pyle-Lawrence ladies join host Amber Kemp-Gerstel on a project inspired by Minnie Mouse.
One Day At Disney – Episode 118 – “Patti Murin: Frozen Musical, Broadway”
Frozen the Musical star, Patti Murin, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the rarely seen inner workings of one of Broadway’s smash hits. Backstage moments, pre-show rituals and the coveted NYC Stage Door Autograph Line are all on display as Patti brings to life one of Disney’s favorite princesses for theater patrons of all ages.
Be Our Chef – Episode 102 – “Diagnosis: Delicious”
In round two of “Be Our Chef,” two new families, the Wells and Platt families, are tasked with a “Big Hero 6” inspired challenge to make a dessert that is healthy and delicious. But before heading to the kitchen, the families visit the super-huggable Baymax at Epcot for inspiration. Both families are hoping for their first win. But who will crumble first?
Friday, April 10
New Library Titles
Life Below Zero (S14)
Paradise Island (S1)
Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals (S1)
Running Wild with Bear Grylls (S5)
Tut’s Treasures: Hidden Secrets (S1)
Disney+ Originals
A Celebration of the Music from Coco (Premiere – Special)
An inside look at the musical production of “Coco: A Live-to-Film Concert Experience”, performed at the historic Hollywood Bowl.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 708 – “Together Again”
Ahsoka bargains for the sisters’ freedom and makes a startling discovery.
Shop Class – Episode 107 – “Ready for Launch”
Six semi-final teams build and launch spacecrafts capable of transporting egg payloads.
Disney Family Sundays – Episode 119 – “Minnie Mouse: Kite”
The Ruvalcaba family joins host Amber Kemp-Gerstel to build an aerial craft inspired by Minnie Mouse.
One Day At Disney – Episode 119 – “Francheska Roman: Candy Maker”
Francheska Roman, Candy Maker on Main Street, U.S.A., gives an exclusive look into the making of Disneyland Resort’s favorite sweet treats. As Francheska shares her favorite parts of the job, she also illustrates the skill, care and dedication that goes into crafting each Disney themed confection.
Be Our Chef – Episode 103 – “Hidden Within”
Returning to the kitchen for another round, the Merrill family battles newcomers, the Perez family, for a “Mulan” themed challenge. This round, the families must create a main dish. But similar to Mulan’s journey to find her inner hidden warrior, the teams must use an unexpected and hidden ingredient in their dish to collect the win.
Sunday, April 12
New Library Titles
PJ Masks (S3)
Friday, April 17
New Library Titles
Brain Games (S8)
Let’s Stick Together
Mickey and the Roadster Racers: Nutty Tales (S1-2)
Pluto’s Purchase
The Incredible Dr. Pol (S16)
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 709 – “Old Friends Not Forgotten”
Anakin and Obi-Wan must decide whether to help Ahsoka pursue Maul or rescue Palpatine.
Shop Class – Episode 108 – “Build Your Own Adventure” (Finale)
The finalists vie for the title “Shop Class Champs” by building contemporary backyard forts.
Disney Family Sundays – Episode 124 – “Finding Nemo: Terrarium”
The Chaney family joins host Amber Kemp-Gerstel for a project inspired by Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory.”
One Day At Disney – Episode 120 – “Steve Sligh: Gold Oak Ranch Manager”
Steve Sligh helps bring movies to life as Senior Manager of the Golden Oak Ranch. Historically, this legendary filming location has hosted Hollywood’s elite, and even served as a retreat for Walt. 60+ years later, this close-to-900-acre property still functions as a working filming location with an eye towards conservation.
Be Our Chef – Episode 104 – “Curiouser and Curiouser”
The Perez family faces the Robbins family for an “Alice in Wonderland” challenge. After meeting with Alice and The Mad Hatter and eating a Cheshire Cat’s tail at Magic Kingdom Park they must use that inspiration to prepare their very own version of a bite-sized dessert.
Sunday, April 19
New Library Titles
Just Roll with It (S1)
Monday, April 20
New Library Titles
Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa (S1)
Wednesday, April 22
New Library Titles
Fury Files
Jane Goodall: The Hope
Thursday, April 23
Disney Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (S3)
Friday, April 24
New Library Titles
America’s Funniest Home Videos (S12-19, 23)
Man in Space
Mars and Beyond
The Olympic Elk
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Episode 710 – “The Phantom Apprentice”
Ahsoka and Republic forces confront Maul on Mandalore.
Disney Family Sundays – Episode 125 – “WALL•E: Recycling Container”
In honor of Earth Day, the Mai family builds an eco-conscious craft inspired by Pixar’s “Wall•E.”
One Day At Disney – Episode 121 – “Tia Kratter: Pixar University”
Tia Kratter, Manager of Art and Film Education at Pixar University, helps Pixar artists hone their craft. Kratter sheds light on the immeasurable artistic detail that goes into every film, and spreads her wealth of knowledge to Pixar employees as well as others who want to further their creative education.
Be Our Chef – Episode 105 – “Beyond the Reef”
The Merrill family and Wells family look to sail away with a win in the “Moana” challenge. Just as Moana was able to combine her island life with her adventures at sea, our families must now create a dish that brings both land and sea together in a harmonious way. Families travel to the Land Pavilion at Epcot and meet Moana herself at Magic Kingdom Park for a little land and sea inspiration.
For those that are ready to head Into The Unknown again, you are in luck! The parks may be closing down temporarily, but Disney+ is here to remind us that we can still have some Disney magic, even while cooped up at home.
D23 has just announced that the movie’s release has been moved up three months in advance––from June 26 to this weekend on March 15. Here’s to hoping you bought some snacks and popcorn on that grocery/toilet paper shopping run this morning!
With a slew of other movie releases like “Mulan” now delayed, Disney is doing their best to keep fans happy and entertained amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Depending on how long the effects of the pandemic last, we’re likely to see even more releases bumped up ahead of schedule.
It has been reported by The Hollywood Reporter that a prequel spin-off series to the 2017 live-action “Beauty and the Beast” is currently in development.
To make this news even more exciting, it has been confirmed that the series will star Luke Evans and Josh Gad, reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou. While no further information has been released regarding storylines or setting, just the thought of having LeFou and Gaston in a series is enough to sell us. Will it be the story of how the best buds met? Will it document what Gaston was like when he only ate four dozen eggs every morning? The possibilities are endless.
The series is currently in the early development stages, but has been confirmed for Disney+. It will be a six-part musical series, with Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz co-writing, along with Josh Gad himself. While no other stars are currently reported as attached to the movie, such as Emma Watson or Dan Stevens, Alan Menken is in talks to return to compose the score.
Proud Family, they’ll make you scream! And fans of the classic cartoon series (well, classic for ’90s and millennial kids, anyway), will be screaming too once they hear the good news. A new “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” series has been announced for Disney+. Check out all of the details below.
Disney+ is bringing back The Proud Family for an all-new series, featuring returning performances by the cast like Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby Proud.
The series is currently in production at Disney Television Animation, led by creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, teamed with executive producer Ralph Farguhar. Also returning is Calvin Brown, Jr. as co-executive producer and story editor.
“In our minds, the show never really went away, as we still had tons of stories left to tell,” said Farquhar and Smith. “It’s the perfect time to bring back this show, and we can’t wait to take fans, old and new alike, on this journey with us.”
There is no premiere date set for the new series, but in the meantime, you can catch the full series of The Proud Family on Disney+.
