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Patrick Dempsey's giving a new meaning to the term, silver fox! The 56-year-old actor showed off a silver-toned, bleached-blonde hairdo while accepting the Disney Legend award at the D23 Expo in Anaheim Friday. Dempsey, who is known for his salt-and-pepper mane, was nearly unrecognizable as he took the stage to accept his trophy alongside his  co-star, Ellen Pompeo. With the honor, the  alum joins a Hall of Fame for individuals who have made huge contributions to The Walt Disney Company.ET spoke to Dempsey at the Expo, where he marveled at the impact Disney has had on his life.«You know, it's really special. You start to look at all the images of how many films I have done and television shows, and all of that.

Disney‘s big event, D23 Expo 2022, is currently underway at the Anaheim Convention Center and today Walt Disney Studios‘ made a big promotional push for upcoming theatrical and Disney+ lineup for feature films. The giant entertainment company revealed new details and first looks, led by their new “Lion King” prequel, directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight“), now titled “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Some of those anticipated titles include traditional animation flicks the family-friendly company is known for from Walt Disney Animation Studios, along with their live-action projects as well.

Harrison Ford has confirmed Indiana Jones 5 will be his last film in the franchise.The actor appeared during a presentation at Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday (September 10) to share the trailer from the upcoming film, where he shared the stage with Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy, director James Mangold (Logan) and cast member Phoebe Waller-Bridge.Speaking about the film, Ford, who appeared emotional following the trailer, said: “I’m very proud to say that this one is fantastic, and this is one of the reasons,” before pointing to Waller-Bridge.“Indiana Jones movies are about mystery and adventure, but they’re also about heart, and I’m really, really happy that we have a really human story to tell, as well as a movie that will kick your ass.”Harrison Ford getting emotional talking about this Indiana Jones movie. “This one kicks ass!” #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/uvbwTxzcxd— DisneyExaminer is at #D23Expo (@DisneyExaminer) September 10, 2022Harrison Ford & Phoebe Waller-Bridge received a standing ovation as they join director James Mangold on stage at #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/uUZZPOx7yf— Indiana Jones (@IndianaJones) September 10, 2022Ford later stated this would be his final outing as the character, adding: “This is it! I will not fall down for you again.”Indiana Jones 5 is the first instalment not to be directed by Steven Spielberg, who serves as a producer.

Marvel has officially confirmed the cast for upcoming film Thunderbolts, featuring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan.Pugh will reprise her role of Yelena Belova, who debuted in Black Widow and was last seen in Disney+ series Hawkeye. Stan, meanwhile, will return as Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier, who last played the character in The Falcon And The Winter Soldier.From that same series, Wyatt Russell reprises his role as John Walker aka US Agent, alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

Fans know that “Star Wars” was kept alive on the small screen long before the new string of feature films post-Disney merger. This success was due to the embrace of animated series like “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and its follow-up “Star Wars: Rebels.” In addition to the return of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” Disney announced at D23 this weekend that we’ll also have a brand new project in “Tales of The Jedi,” which will see six shorts focusing all on sorts of Jedi characters.

Werewolf By Night at Disney’s D23 Expo – check it out above.The footage debuted during the Marvel, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios presentation on Saturday (September 10), which featured announcements about future shows and films across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars.The special stars Gael Garcia Bernal as Jack Russell, an ordinary man who carries an ancient family curse that turns him into a werewolf.Michael Giacchino, who has previously composed scores for various Marvel outings, is the director on the special.

What Disney+ show has been more celebrated than “The Mandalorian?” Since the first season premiered in November 2019, the show has acquired a beloved following and near-universal critical acclaim. However, after the end of last season, it looks as if Din Djarin’s time with Grogu may be definitively over.

Disney’s D23 Expo wasn’t just about live-action films. The house of the mouse was obviously built on animation, and the studio didn’t forget its roots in tonight’s big promotional event.

Disney‘s big event, D23 Expo 2022, is currently underway at the Anaheim Convention Center and today Walt Disney Studios‘ made a big promotional push for upcoming theatrical and Disney+ lineup for feature films. The giant entertainment company revealed new details and first looks, led by their new “Lion King” prequel, directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight“), now titled “Mufasa: The Lion King.” Some of those anticipated titles include traditional animation flicks the family-friendly company is known for from Walt Disney Animation Studios, along with their live-action projects as well.

“Andor” is the next “Star Wars” series to hit Disney+ on September 21, with season three of “The Mandalorian” coming in early 2023. But on the horizon is “Ahsoka,” which sees a character first introduced in the animated “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” receives her own live-action limited series. Rosario Dawson already made her debut as Ahsoka Tano in “The Mandalorian” last season.

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae is set to star in Disney+’s upcoming Star Wars series.According to Deadline, Lee is set to star as the male lead in Disney+’s The Acolyte. The series, which promises to depict the dark side of the Force’s rise to power during the final days of the film franchise’s High Republic era, marks the South Korean actor’s first leading role in a television series since starring in Squid Game.As of writing, specifics about Lee’s role in the series have yet to be released.

 and the new live action .Disney+ Day is a day dedicated to celebrating everything Disney's streaming service has to offer, and on top of tons of new titles, Disney+ is also offering a deal to celebrate the occasion. Starting September 8, new subscribers can get their first month of Disney+ for just. So if you were debating signing up to check out Disney's new releases, now is the time. This 75% off deal ends on September 19. New and returning subscribers can get one month of Disney Plus for just $2. The offer to save on streaming movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox lasts until 11:59 p.m. PT on September 19. Along with all the Disney+ Day releases this September, the streamer is finally releasing , a mysterious new spinoff starring Diego Luna.

As of right now, “Ironheart” won’t release on Disney+ until after several other MCU shows, “Echo” and “Loki” Season Two among them. But casting news will help tide over the wait until late 2023 for the show’s release.

BTS, the global K-pop superstars, officially released their concert film,, on Thursday at midnight (Pacific Time) on Disney+ worldwide.In a surprise release to kick off Disney+ Day celebrations, the concert film showcases the seven-member group — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — as they take the stage at SoFi Stadium. The septet performed four sold-out shows from Nov.

JoJo Siwa drops by Disney+'s for a special guest appearance in the latest episode, which dropped on the streaming service Wednesday.«It's crazy to think that I'm a part of this world now. It's wild!» Siwa shared with ET over a recent Zoom interview. «I remember when I first got the ask, I immediately was like, 'Yes. Don't know when, don't know who, don't know how, but yes, make it happen,' to my team.

Star Wars series The Acolyte.The British actor, known for roles in Queen & Slim and 2021’s Without Remorse, is finalising a deal to star in the Disney+ series, according to Deadline.The only confirmed cast member is Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games, Dear Evan Hansen), whose involvement in the series was announced in July this year.This comes ahead of Disney’s annual D23 fan event, which features a Lucasfilm presentation this Saturday (September 10) alongside other announcements from Marvel and 20th Century Studios.Join us in welcoming Amandla Stenberg to the the Star Wars galaxy. #TheAcolyte https://t.co/PhriTUdZcv pic.twitter.com/LJp9LeZQik— Star Wars | Andor Premieres Sept 21 on Disney+ (@starwars) July 22, 2022The Acolyte, led by Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland, is described as a mystery-thriller set in the final days of the High Republic era – a period set roughly 200 years before events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.A synopsis reads: “The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take the audience into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.”The show is expected to begin production in London later this year.Turner-Smith’s next film is director Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, where she stars alongside Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Raffey Cassidy and Don Cheadle.

Los Angeles Rams — followed by 14 more games and then the Broncos vs. Seahawks on Monday.For the complete 2022 NFL season schedule, check out this guide put together by CBS Sports.Keep reading to check out our rundown of where you can watch each and every NFL game this year, from streaming services you probably already subscribe to like Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ to live TV packages including DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. There are a number of streaming services that offer NFL games this season, including Amazon Prime Video, NFL+, Paramount+, FuboTV and more. Here's what you need to know about watching NFL games in 2022.If you want to watch NFL games exclusively on your mobile device or tablet, NFL+ has you covered.

“Andor” hasn’t even premiered on Disney+ yet, but “Star Wars” fans already anticipate the show being incredible. And there’s a lot for fans to be excited about as the show approaches its September 21 premiere date.

Tyra Banks and her newly named co-host, Alfonso Ribeiro, have entered the world of Disney in the latest promo for .In the teaser, shared to Instagram Monday, Banks and Ribeiro, who are co-hosting season 31 of the long-running series marvel at the show's new landscape now that the dance competition series has made the move to streaming, going from ABC to Disney+.«Uh, Tyra, I don't think we're in L.A. anymore,» a bewildered Ribeiro tells Banks — both of whom are dressed in their  finest.

is back and now being told in a live-action adaptation starring Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco and Luke Evans. With just 10 days to go until Disney+ Day, ET has an exclusive featurette, with the cast teasing an all-new magical movie experience to come. “The idea of taking on a treasured classic, as Disney’s, it’s an incredibly rich opportunity to revisit and go deeper into this great masterpiece,” says Hanks, who plays Geppetto, the woodcarver and toymaker responsible for creating the titular wooden puppet, who dreams of becoming a real boy.“It’s a really special story that encourages people to wish and to dream,” says Erivo, who appears as the Blue Fairy, who first brings Geppetto’s creation to life. In this film, Pinocchio is voiced by Ainsworth while Gordon-Levitt lends his vocal talents to Jiminy Cricket, the insect who acts as the toy’s conscience.

Los Angeles Rams, the 2022 NFL regular season will run for 18 weeks, with 272 games scheduled.For the complete 2022 NFL season schedule, check out this guide put together by CBS Sports.Keep reading to check out ET's rundown of where you can watch each and every NFL game this year, from streaming services you probably already subscribe to like Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ to live TV packages including DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. There are a number of streaming services that offer NFL games this season, including Amazon Prime Video, NFL+, Paramount+, FuboTV and more. Here's what you need to know about watching NFL games in 2022.If you want to watch NFL games exclusively on your mobile device or tablet, NFL+ has you covered.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return – check it out below.Set to be released on September 8 as part of Disney+ Day, the documentary charts Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen’s return as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker respectively for the first time since 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith.A synopsis reads: “This insightful documentary from Lucasfilm and Supper Club explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen – and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles. Director Deborah Chow, cast and crew reflect on their journey to tell a new story with iconic Star Wars characters… while introducing new heroes and villains into the saga along the way.“Complete with visits to the creature shop, props department and more, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return features the side of filmmaking that makes Star Wars so unique – the respect and passion for the generation-spanning legacy and the beloved characters.”Marvel’s Thor: Love And Thunder will arrive on Disney+ on the same day, alongside a making-of film titled Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making Of Thor: Love And Thunder featuring cast interviews and unseen footage from the set.Other releases on Disney+ Day include the live-action retelling of Pinocchio from director Robert Zemeckis and a new short from The Simpsons titled Welcome To The Club.“Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun,” the short’s synopsis reads.In a four-star review of Obi-Wan Kenobi, NME wrote: “Walking the line between nostalgia and novelty as well as shouldering the entire Skywalker saga, Obi-Wan Kenobi has one of the toughest jobs in the galaxy.

is hitting you with all the feels.In this week's episode of the Disney+ series, E.J. (Matt Cornett), Carlos (Frankie Rodriguez) and Val (Meg Donnelly) come up with a -inspired plan after promising juicy drama for the Frozen documentary: to turn rehearsals into , complete with fabricated storylines and staged vignettes.

is coming to Disney+, and only ET exclusively premieres the new promo touting the move to streaming for the upcoming 31st season.Featuring married pros Daniella Karagach — who won the mirrorball trophy last season with Iman Shumpert — and Pasha Pashkov, as well as Artem Chigvintsev, Witney Carson, Brandon Armstrong and Cheryl Burke in blink-and-you'll-miss-them moments, the promo serves as a PSA of sorts, sharing with viewers who were unaware or had simply forgotten about the franchise's move from ABC to Disney+ and how they can tune in for the new season. The teaser opens with Karagach and Pashkov finishing a dance routine on TV as a family watches together in the living room before the daughter exclaims, «is moving to Disney+?» Karagach and Pashkov, along with the other pros, then magically appear in the family's living room to dance with the family members. «Let the magic of dance come alive,» Karagach says, throwing some magic fairy dust in the air before she twirls into the family's home and turns it into their own personal ballroom dance floor.Almost as if they're expecting some hiccups along the way in its inaugural streaming season, the promo ends with the majority of the family members giving the performance «10s» across the board — except for grandma, who scores it a «9.» «We can't expect perfection on the try,» the grandmother reasons. Watch the promo above.The new season of will return Tyra Banks as host, but this time she'll be joined with newly named co-host Alfonso Ribeiro.Longtime judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli will all return to the judges' table, while Derek Hough will also be back. Dancing With the Stars streams live starting Monday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m.

Disney+ has recently announced the cast for its upcoming legal K-drama, May It Please The Court.May It Please The Court follows two lawyers who are forced to work together after they uncover a series of conspiracies that will derail their cases. According to a press release, the streaming service’s courtroom drama is set to star Diary of a Prosecutor’s Jung Ryeo-won as lawyer Noh Chak-hee and Voice’s Lee Kyu-hyung as Jwa Si-baek.Jung Jin-young (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) is also joining the cast as Jang Gido, the CEO of big-time law firm Jangsan.

Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally about the relationship between Ben and Luke Skywalker.The show, which debuted in May, followed Obi-Wan’s (McGregor) journey to save a kidnapped Leia Organa (Vivien Lyra Blair) and return her to safety.Speaking during a panel at Fan Expo Boston on Sunday (via ComicBook.com), McGregor revealed the original plan for the story was centred around Obi-Wan’s relationship with a young Luke Skywalker (played in the show by Grant Feely).“It was going to be a story about me and Luke,” McGregor said. “It was always going to be that, and that was one of the genius moments where everyone went, ‘Wait a minute,’ and then changed it.”He added: “That’s the beautiful thing about how passionate Disney, Lucasfilm, all of us are, who are involved with it is from the beginning is we try really hard not to let anything of the bad just to protect your experience of seeing it for the first time.

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” is the next Marvel property to release this year, coming out next week on August 18. And the nine-episode series may be the most original and unlikely MCU content yet: a legal drama, but with superheroes.

“She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” premieres on Disney+ next week, and it’s the latest of almost a dozen MCU series to hit the streamer in less than two years. It begs the question: is Marvel releasing too much content? MCU mainstay Mark Ruffalo doesn’t think so and even took a dig at the rival “Star Wars” universe to explain why.

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney, with their takeover documented in upcoming series Welcome To Wrexham.Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (August 9) opposite guest host McElhenney, Reynolds revealed that Lively wasn’t impressed by the purchase.“I remember after you reached out with this absolutely insane idea and I remember seeing Blake, saying, ‘I have bad news and I have really bad news. The bad news is I slipped into someone’s DMs again.

Disney Plus this morning after originally landing in theaters on June 17. Giving fans a long-awaited look into the iconic character before he became a popular toy, the Buzz Lightyear origin story was the first Pixar movie in years to premiere in cinemas.

is returning for its 31st season this year, and is bringing all the fun dancing action to Disney+.The entertainment studio's streaming platform announced the premiere date for the reality dancing competition series during the virtual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour on Wednesday, and revealed exactly when fans will get a chance to see a whole new slate of stars duke it out on the dance floor for the Mirrorball Trophy.Hosted by Tyra Banks and newcomer (and former champion) Alfonso Ribeiro, season 31 of is slated to kick off Sept. 19!Judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to return to guide and score a whole new yet-to-be-announced group of celebs and their pro partners.Meanwhile, Disney+ also announced the premiere dates for their other upcoming shows and series set to hit the platform later this year:.

is sending the Wildcats off to camp to put on a high-stakes production of the musical  with some help from alum Corbin Bleu., a thrilling new series, arrives at the end of the month, and the latest Marvel series,, premieres on the platform on August 17.Still not sure on what you should stream next? Keep reading to check out the highlights of what’s new on Disney+ in August, and be sure to check out everything new coming to Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+ and more this month. What time is it? Summertime! Season 3 of  is sending the Wildcats to Camp Shallow Lake to enjoy the great outdoors, the taste of freedom and the musical .  Season 3 stars Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Julia Lester and more, with guest stars including Corbin Bleu, JoJo Siwa, Jason Earles and Olivia Rodrigo.Watch Now Jennifer Walters is a super attorney, and a 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. Tatiana Maslany and Mark Ruffalo star in this new Marvel comedy series, premiering August 17 on Disney+. Watch on August 17Set five years before the events of , the newest  series stars Diego Luna, reprising his role as rebel spy Cassian Andor.

Pixar‘s “Cars” franchise may not be the most critically beloved of the animation studio’s films. However, all three movies did very well at the box office, so much so that Disney made the “Planes” spinoff movies and other “Cars” shorts.

The “Star Wars” movies have always been ubiquitous with groundbreaking special effects. But since the Prequel trilogy from the early 2000s, that pioneering use of effects has been mainly in digital production.

Star Wars series Andor which confirms the show will debut on September 21.Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor in the upcoming prequel series, set five years prior to events in 2016’s Rogue One. Also reprising his role is Forest Whittaker as Saw Gerrera, who has since voiced the character in Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.New cast members include Genevieve O’Reilly as senator Mon Mothma and Stellan Skarsgard as Luthen, alongside Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw, Robert Emms and David Hayman.A synopsis reads: “In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero.”The show was created by Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy, who has written five of the twelve episodes.

With “Obi-Wan” come and gone, Tony Gilroy‘s “Andor” is the next “Star Wars” Disney+ show to premiere this year. Does it have more hype behind it than the upcoming third season of “The Mandalorian“? Signs point to yes given the epic teaser that dropped in late May (and having Gilroy on board as showrunner doesn’t hurt either).