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The last couple of years has seen a rise in toxic behavior and online harassment from so-called “fans” of big franchises like “Star Wars” or DC movies, but one of the ugliest examples of this was the intense racism and sexism against “The Last Jedi” actress Kelly Marie Tran. After incessant harassment online, Tran, who was the first woman of color to have a major role in a “Star Wars” film, “closed up shop” and left all social media.

Did you know that Kelly Marie Tran wasn’t the original choice to play Raya in the new Disney film Raya and the Last Dragon?

Kelly Marie Tran got a special, totally unexpected visit from one of her heroes while speaking with Drew Barrymore, and the moment was an absolute delight.Tran appeared virtually on on Thursday to talk about her new Disney animated epic , and her groundbreaking role as the first Southeast Asian Disney princess.«I'm so excited to be part of a movie that's broadening the narrative when it comes to, what do people think when it comes to the word 'Princess?' What do people think when it comes to the

Kelly Marie Tran isn’t holding back.

Kelly Marie Tran has "truly" been happier without social media. The 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' actress deleted her Instagram account in 2018 after being subjected to racist trolls for her part in the science fiction franchise and she insists being off the platform is much better for her.

, sets up certain expectations: You know that the main character will be Raya, the warrior princess voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, and that you'd better meet a dragon sooner or later.Though the project had been in the works at Disney for six or so years, when 's core team — directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, writers Adele Lim and Qui Nguyen and producer Osnat Shurer — came onboard in the past couple years, even those components were still in flux.«This idea of creating a fantasy world

, the new Disney animated film starring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran () and Awkwafina (,) will arrive to the Disney+ on Friday, March 5 under the streaming service's «Premier Access» tier.The film centers around Raya — Disney's first Southeast Asian princess — a warrior who embarks on a journey looking for the sole surviving dragon in order to save her kingdom.

Disney on autopilot is still pretty good. And that’s the case with the studio’s latest film, “Raya and the Last Dragon.” 500 years ago, a purple plasmatic plague known as the druun swept over the dragon-shaped nation of Kumandra.

, makes history as the studio's first Southeast Asian princess.«It carries a lot of weight,» says Kelly Marie Tran, who voices Raya. Having grown up loving Disney movies, she signed on to the film understanding the legacy of their princesses.

Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp, Emilio Estevez, Lauren Graham, Awkwafina, Kelly Marie Tran and many more.So grab your favorite slanket, heat up some cocoa, and let us point you to your next big TV obsession.So what if there are no new Marvel movies coming out soon? We’ve got two unforgettable characters from the MCU teaming up for this hotly anticipated miniseries.

Kelly Marie Tran looks like a real-life princess while sitting down for an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about playing a Disney princess.

Kelly Marie Tran, who next stars in Disney’s animated film Raya and the Last Dragon, has signed with M88 for representation. The management company, launched in 2020, is focused on representing a diverse generation of talented artists who bring fresh perspectives and unique histories to create much needed cultural shifts.

“Raya and the Last Dragon,” the upcoming action-adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios, features set pieces and genre thrills that feel wholly unique among their 59-film animated catalog. Starring Kelly Marie Tran as the titular warrior, “Raya” is set in the mythical world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons once lived together in harmony.

Restore peace. Find the last dragon.

Restore peace. Find the last dragon.

Disney fans got an exciting new look at the upcoming movie Raya and the Last Dragon during the 2021 Super Bowl!

Walt Disney Animation Studios is gearing up for their 59th animated feature, the upcoming action-adventure fantasy “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Directed by Don Hall (“Big Hero 6”) and Carlos López Estrada (“Blindspotting”), with veteran Disney artists Paul Briggs and John Ripa credited as co-directors, “Raya and the Last Dragon” takes place in the fantasy world of Kumandra, where long ago humans and dragons lived together in harmony.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorDisney has released a new poster and trailer for its upcoming animated feature, “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Set to be released on March 5, the new trailer gives audiences a more in-depth look at Raya (voiced by Kelly-Marie Tran) as she rallies her warrior crew and con artists on her quest to find the mythical “last dragon.”Awkwafina, Sandra Oh and Gemma Chan are also featured in the voice cast.Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada are directing, with Paul Briggs and John

won't just introduce Kelly Marie Tran's lone warrior, Raya, and the legendary dragon, Sisu (voiced by Awkwafina). Disney's latest adventure introduces the entire kingdom of Kumandra, which requires its own voice cast (and a rather impressive one at that).Raya's band of misfits allies comprises Tong, a formidable giant voiced by Benedict Wong, a 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun (Izaac Wang) and the con-baby leader of an animal crime syndicate, Little Noi (Thalia Tran).

Film studios are running away from the COVID spring to the hills of “safety” in the summer and fall; any major movies set for release in the next four months are being delayed and rescheduled.

Star Wars star Kelly-Marie Tran has opened up about her new role in Raya and the Last Dragon.The actress, who played Rose Tico in the Skywalker saga and will next be voicing Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess, said being cast in such a role can feel like you “have to be extra grateful because it will never happen again.”“It should not feel so precious that there is something like this that exists in the world,” Tran said at The Wrap‘s The Future Is Now: Next Gen Hollywood Roundtable. She

DreamWorks‘ “The Croods,” inspired by Roald Dahl’s “The Twits,” wasn’t just a hit. It was a box office mega-hit, a ubiquitous phenomenon thanks to its “Ice Age” meets “The Flintstones” premise.

and the Skywalker Saga are officially crossing over — for the, at least. On Thursday, Disney+ gifted the first trailer for the animated comedy, which features an appearance by Baby Yoda, the return of Kylo Ren's greased-up abs and lots and lots of Life Day festiveness."'Twas the night before Life Day in a galaxy far, far away," Yoda narrates the trailer.

Emma Stone seemingly addressed those pregnancy rumors that came about earlier this fall, when she was pictured out with husband Dave McCary in Los Angeles.

Emma Stone and Kelly Marie Tran for ET about their upcoming computer-animated movie, , and ask about how their real-life measures up to the prehistoric family. Macklin got right to it, asking Stone, who reportedly married Dave McCary in September, about how she feels about starting a «pack» of her own someday, just like the Croods brood.«I feel pretty good about starting my own pack,» said Stone, who voices Eep in the movie. «Although I don't think that my pack would be quite as physically

It feels like we’ve seen glances, images, and maybe even concept art of Disney‘s “Raya & The Last Dragon,” for years, but the animated movie is almost here. “Raya and the Last Dragon,” features Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and ‘Rise Of Skywalker‘) as the voice of Raya, a lone warrior whose mission is to track down the legendary last dragon in a bid to save Kumandra and unite its lands.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorStar Wars franchise alums Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) will be reprising their iconic roles in the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special set to air November 17 on Disney+.

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Passenger List, the mystery thriller podcast featuring Star Wars’ Kelly Marie Tran, is getting a television remake and has been renewed for a second season.The series, which is produced by Radiotopia from PRX and created by John Scott Dryden, is being developed for the small screen by Weimaraner Republic Pictures, the company behind Blake Lively film The Shallows and Warner Bros Television.It is the latest podcast series being adapted by Lynn Harris and

Kelly Marie Tran definitely doesn't regret her big decision to quit social media in 2018. ET recently spoke with the 31-year-old actress about her role on the new Hulu series , and she also talked about no longer engaging in social media after dealing with severe online harassment when she played the character Rose Tico in the franchise.Tran called the bold move the «best decision ever.»«I mean, I think that, you know, it's a different decision for everyone,» she tells ET's Ash Crossan.

Dino-Ray Ramos editorThe horror genre is a fun one in that it can go in many directions, but it is often dominated by men in front of and behind the camera.

Kicking off a month of streaming horror offerings that includes “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “Welcome to the Blumhouse,” and “Books of Blood,” Hulu’s “Monsterland” enters the horror anthology world via an acclaimed collection of short stories, “North America Lake Monsters,” by author Nathan Ballingrud.

DreamWorks just dropped the eventful new trailer for “The Croods: A New Age”.

Every streaming channel needs their flagship horror anthology series. Netflix has, at least, the ‘Haunting Of’ franchise which becomes “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” this fall and Amazon is going a slightly different route with a film anthology series that’s a partnership with Blumhouse Productions.

John Boyega has slammed Disney chiefs for failing him and his Star Wars co-star Kelly Marie Tran by sidelining their characters in the latest installment, The Rise of Skywalker.The film, which concludes a new trilogy of Star Wars films that began with 2015’s The Force Awakens, focused heavily on Daisy Ridley’s character Rey and Adam Driver’s villain Kylo Ren – with ex-stormtrooper Finn, played by John, and mechanic Rose Tico, played by Kelly, taking a backseat.In a new interview with GQ magazine

After the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” back in December of last year, you could almost feel this collective relief felt by the cast members involved, including Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, and John Boyega. There was this idea that those three actors were happy to be involved but the toxic fandom that developed over the course of the new trilogy led to some serious frustrations from all involved.