Mary Poppins' Dick Van Dyke, 96, pays sweet tribute to film during lunch with wife, 50

What do you get when you combine the action and adventure of an old sci-fi serial and the modern animation of Walt Disney Studios? Apparently, you get a new animated film, “Strange World,” that even comes with a vocal performance from none other than Jake Gyllenhaal. READ MORE: Jake Gyllenhaal Says He’s Working On A Secretive New Project With Maggie Gyllenhaal As seen in the teaser trailer for “Strange World,” the film is a throwback to the pulp, sci-fi adventures of yesteryear but with a glossy Disney sheen.

her portrayal of a young Princess Leia in the new Disney+ series — is helping shine a light on Save the Chimps, a non-profit refuge with 221 chimps rescued from labs and the entertainment industry. “Princess Leia wants to defend all creatures in the galaxy, and so do I,” said Blair in a video timed to her birthday this Saturday — a date she has in common with one of the residents of the 12-island facility.

Star Wars spin-off series, Andor – watch it below.On Thursday (May 26), Disney kicked off ‘Star Wars Celebration’, its four-day fan event in Anaheim, California, unveiling a number of teaser trailers, release dates, casting announcements and more.Among the announcements was the first trailer for the Andor, a 12-episode series that acts as a prequel to 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Set five years ahead of the events of Rogue One, in which Andor (played by Diego Luna) and Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) led a group of rebels on a mission to steal the plans of the original Death Star, Andor will explore Cassian’s backstory as he starts his journey toward becoming a rebel hero.The series will “explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved.

George Shapiro, executive producer for the seminal Emmy-winning sitcom “Seinfeld” and well-respected Hollywood personal manager, died Thursday in his Beverly Hills home a result of natural causes, per multiple outlets. He was 91.Along with his longtime collaborator and friend Howard West, he launched Shapiro/West Productions in 1973, which was crucial to the creation of “Seinfeld.” In addition to Jerry Seinfeld, he helped guide the careers of the likes of Andy Kaufman and Carl Reiner.Shapiro, a Bronx native, graduated from New York University with a degree in advertising and marketing and served a stint in the army, after which he took a job in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency. Soon afterward, he climbed the ranks to become an agent, where he assembled talent for shows like “The Steve Allen Show,” “That Girl” and “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” He also packaged specials for Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing.

Scott Disick turned 39 on Thursday and the lord's big day was met with lots of birthday tributes from some of his favorite ladies. Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian all took to their Instagram Stories to shower Scott with love.«Happy birthday Scott!!!!,» Kris wrote alongside a collage of photos of both her and Scott and the father of three with his little ones, Mason, 12, Penelope, 9 and Reign, 7, whom he shares with ex, Kourtney Kardashian.

Mark Wright has paid a special tribute to his wife, former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan, on their seventh wedding anniversary.The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 35, took to his Instagram page to share a snap of the pair on their wedding day. His caption read: "7 years of being your husband. It never gets old.

Dick Van Dyke is stepping out for a rare appearance in public!

Mary Poppins was released back in 1964, with the hit Disney classic instantly becoming a firm favourite among fans. The film saw actress Julie Andrews star as Mary, a nanny who visits a dysfunctional family in London and attempts to improve the family's lifestyle, while Dick Van Dyke starred as Bert and David Tomlinson took on the role of George Banks. Julie, 86, shot to fame thanks to the role, and Mary Poppins has gone on to be watched by numerous generations of youngsters over nearly six decades.

Supercalifragilistic! Dick Van Dyke is proving that a spoon full of sugar really does help the medicine go down — no matter how old you are!

going viral with a romantic Valentine’s Day video — but still looked like loved-up newlyweds as they shared a laugh while strolling along in the sun.In addition to the sweatshirt referencing his most famous film role, Van Dyke kept things casual for the lunch date, donning a pair of Adidas sweatpants he presumably wore for his workout. The “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” star is famous for keeping fit and healthy in spite of his advancing age, telling Closer Weekly that he still hits the gym three times a week. “I’ve always been an exerciser and still am .

Actor Dick Van Dyke has been spotted for the first time in close to year during an outing recently with wife Arlene Silver. Van Dyke, 96, wore a "Spoonful of Sugar" sweatshirt for the outing, seemingly as a nod to his role in "Mary Poppins." The actor gained fame as an entertainer on television and radio. He is most known for his roles in "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Bye Bye Byrdie" and more.

Elton John‘s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour and his early years has been announced.Co-directed by R.J. Cutler and the filmmaker and John’s husband, David Furnish, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances And The Years That Made His Legend will include an array of unseen concert footage from the past 50 years, as well as John’s handwritten journals and present-day footage of the musician and his family.A release date for the film has yet to be announced, but it is expected to get a limited cinema release before it comes to Disney+.“What a thrill and an honour it is that David Furnish and I get to create this intimate and unique look at one of the world’s most celebrated artists,” Cutler said in a statement via Rolling Stone.