Rihanna to Perform Original Song “Lift Me Up” for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Soundtrack

Global icon Rihanna makes her highly anticipated return to the airwaves on Friday, October 28, with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever original soundtrack.

“Lift Me Up” was written by Rihanna, Tems, Ludwig Göransson, and Ryan Coogler as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of late Disney Legend Chadwick Boseman. The song was recorded in five countries and produced by Göransson. The song will be released via Rihanna’s own Westbury Road label in partnership with Roc Nation, Def Jam Recordings, and Hollywood Records.

“After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life,” said Tems. “I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them. Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”

In Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli.

Coogler returns as director, with Kevin Feige and Nate Moore serving as producers.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premieres in U.S. theaters on Friday, November 11, 2022.

The soundtrack, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, will be available on Friday, November 4. Coogler, Göransson, Archie Davis, and Dave Jordan serve as the producers. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Original Score, composed and produced by Göransson, will be available on Friday, November 11, from Hollywood Records.

New Episodes of Doctor Who Hit Disney+ in 2023

By Sarah Sterling

Allons-y! This morning on ABC’s Live with Kelly and Ryan, actor Ncuti Gatwa (the next regeneration of The Doctor) announced that new seasons of the hit BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who will soon be available to stream on Disney+, making it the exclusive home for the show outside of the UK and Ireland! Showrunner Russell T. Davies is set to return to Doctor Who and new episodes will premiere on the BBC and Disney+ in late 2023—marking a new and exciting collaboration between the BBC and Disney Branded Television. “I love this show, and this is the best of both worlds—with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney+ together we can launch the TARDIS all around the planet,” says Davies,” reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK.”

Doctor Who first debuted in 1963 and follows the time-traveling escapades of The Doctor, an alien who wanders the universe in a spaceship (the TARDIS, which resembles a blue British police box) and who regenerates periodically—adopting a completely new appearance... and ushering in a new actor to play The Doctor each time that happens. Alisa Bowen, President of Disney+ explains, “We're excited by the opportunity to bring new seasons of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney+ and introduce the show to the next generation of audiences in more than 150 markets around the world. The series is a perfect addition to our ever-growing catalog of global content that continues to make Disney+ the home for exceptional storytelling.”

Doctor Who will celebrate 60 years of adventure in November 2023 with three specials featuring fan favorite David Tennant returning as The Doctor, before Gatwa takes over the role as the fifteenth Doctor. The BBC will continue to be Doctor Who’s exclusive home in the UK, with new episodes debuting on Disney+ in late 2023 for viewers outside of the UK and Ireland. Keep an eye on D23.com for future developments on Doctor Who—and all your favorite Disney shows and movies!

The Purr-fect Disney Group Costumes to Include Your Pets

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Do you feel a chill in the air? A ghostly presence wandering through your halls? The sudden urge to dress up as a pirate, princess, or Super Hero? That can only mean one thing: Halloween is almost here! During the Halloween season, many of us love dressing up as our favorite Disney characters—and there’s nothing like putting together an awesome group costume with all your pals. Often, however, you must leave out your four-legged friends… until now! We’ve brewed up a list of Disney group costumes where your pet can join in the fun. From dogs to frogs, check out these Disney costumes that include your pets:

Dogs

Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy wear their classic outfits and run towards the camera. Most of the group wear excited expressions, except for Donald, who appears concerned, and Goofy, who is mid-fall.

 

Mickey and Friends
When it comes to Disney group costumes, there’s nothing better than the classics! Mickey and his friends are cute and easy costumes to put together for a group—and all you need to include your darling dog is a green collar! Plan around your pup portraying Pluto and let the rest of your pals pick from Mickey’s two-legged friends and you’ll be an iconic group, whether you’re going to a pet-friendly Halloween party or hanging at home to watch Hocus Pocus.

In a still from The Princess and the Frog, Stella, a brown basset hound dressed in a Roman solider costume, sits on her hind legs beside a table full of beignets. Tina stands at the table holding a beignet with some tongs, prepared to throw the treat for Stella to fetch.

The Princess and the Frog
Take your Disney group costume to the next level by dressing up as The Princess and the Frog characters, all dolled up for Charlotte’s costume party! From Tiana’s dazzling blue dress to Charlotte’s big ballgown, you and your friends will be a glamourous bunch! And the best part? Your dog can join in the fun by dressing up as Stella, the La Bouffs’ sweet basset hound. At the party, Stella gets her own costume as a Roman solider, which means your fuzzy friend won’t be left out of the costume celebrations!

Three pirates from the Disneyland attraction Pirates of the Caribbean stand behind jail cell bars, all motioning or whistling towards a dog. The dog stands outside of the cell with the jail keys in its mouth.

Pirates of the Caribbean
If your crew of rascals and scoundrels and really bad eggs includes your four-legged friends, raise anchor and set sail to your costume party as the iconic Disney Parks’ Pirates of the Caribbean pirates! Once you’re done rounding up bandanas and eye patches and a striped shirt or two, head to the pet store for a key ring chew toy and your dog can be the star of the show! The dog with the keys is a fan-favorite character from the attraction, and an easy way for your pet to join in your Halloween high-seas adventures.

In a still from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Zero, a dog styled like a white “sheet ghost,” floats above his gravestone, which is stylized as a doghouse labelled with his name and a dog skull on the front door.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
The king of Halloween Town and his creepy cute friends make a great group costume—but once you find the Sally to your Jack, make sure you include Jack’s great ghost dog! Whether you have a white dog already or a pup who can pose in a sheet, your dog will fit right in with your group by dressing up as Zero, Jack Skellington’s beloved pup phantom.

Cats

Alice in Wonderland
The characters of Alice in Wonderland are another classic costume crew, with plentiful opportunities for both your human and pet pals to dress up! While we recommend taking a “paws” to include the cats in your life as Dinah or the Cheshire Cat, rabbit owners can join in the fun by literally following the white rabbit or including the March Hare in their Halloween unbirthday celebration.

Lightyear
Take your group costume to infinity and beyond by donning the Space Ranger uniforms perfect for saving the galaxy. If you’ve got an orange cat, they can join in your intergalactic mission with their own uniform: a blue collar! While your galactic gato might not be able to talk like Sox can, they’ll still fit in purr-fectly with your group costume.

Dani from the film Hocus Pocus holds Binx, a black cat, in her arms. They are both facing the camera and looking at the viewer.

Hocus Pocus
With the debut of Hocus Pocus 2, you now have TWO movies’ worth of characters to build out the perfect group costume. Transform into a witch or a zombie—or even that cool skeleton singer—and when your pet black cat crosses your path, you’ll be in luck! Your friendly feline won’t need anything extra for this costume; just their dark fur and spunky attitude! Your group will be putting a spell on everyone in no time. 

Mochi, the Hamada family cat from Big Hero 6, grumpily poses in a Stitch Halloween costume.

Big Hero 6
On a mission for a super group costume? If you’ve got up to six people prepared to coordinate, you can save San Fransokyo as the Big Hero 6 crew—and your cat can come along, too! Ideally, this role is fit for a calico cat, but if you have a Stitch pet costume handy, any cat can dress up as the beloved photo of Mochi that hangs in the Hamada household.

Other pets 

In a still from the series Moon Knight, Steven Grant stares into his fish tank at a goldfish. The camera is positioned in front of the fish tank, so that viewers see Steven looking through from the glass on the other side.

Moon Knight
Besides being full of fun potential outfits (if you’ve got a white suit, you’re two-thirds of the way to a Mr. Knight costume already!), doing a Moon Knight group costume provides a rare opportunity to let your fishy friends join in the fun—after all, no Steven Grant costume is complete without his beloved pet fish, Gus! And thankfully, no costume is needed for your fish; just grab your crew and gather around the fish tank for the perfect Halloween photo.

Meet the Robinsons
For those of us with more amphibious allies, look no further than the fan-favorite animated film Meet the Robinsons. There’s a treasure trove of fun costumes for humans—and if one of your group dresses as Franny, you’ll have the perfect pairing for her: Frankie the Frog! Yes, it probably isn’t the best idea to try to fit your frog into a tuxedo like Frankie wears in the film, but they’ll probably hold still long enough to wear a bowler hat for a photo!

In a still from Cinderella, Gus, a mouse in a green hat and yellow shirt, and Jaq, a mouse in a red hat and orange shirt, peer out of a white and gold teacup.

Cinderella
This group costume won’t turn into a pumpkin at midnight, and as a bonus, your rodent pets can join in the fun. Cinderella famously befriended a variety of mice, from Jaq and Gus to Pearla and Suzie—so pick the mousey modes that fit your pets the best and prepare for the most adorable Halloween photo fit for a princess!

‘Tis the Season for Festive Holiday Programming on ABC

By Andie Hagemann

ABC announced its holiday programming today in anticipation of the most wonderful time of the year, offering a lineup filled with merriment, beloved classics, and uplifting new specials.

Two dazzling specials featuring some of the biggest names in music will bring melodies in December: A Very Backstreet Christmas celebrates the holidays with The Backstreet Boys, and Finding Harmony is an uplifting story featuring EGOT winner John Legend and David Brown, founder of the Columbus-based Harmony Project in Ohio. Disney will also kick off its 100th anniversary celebration during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023.

Additional highlights include Disney’s new stop-motion holiday special, Mickey Saves Christmas; the return of CMA Country Christmas from Nashville; holiday-themed episodes of ABC’s favorite comedies and game shows; and Wonderful World of Disney movies that families can enjoy, including a special airing of Home Alone on Christmas Eve. ABC News is also set to air Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer/ABC News Special and The Year: 2022. A magical new season of The Great Christmas Light Fight also returns, along with news of a Season 11 pickup for 2023.

Additional movies, musicals, and specials round out the holiday season on ABC. Airdates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific unless otherwise noted).

Wednesday, November 16
8-8:30 p.m. — The Conners (New Thanksgiving-Themed Episode)
8:30-9 p.m. — The Goldbergs (New Thanksgiving-Themed Episode)
9:31-10 p.m. — Home Economics (New Thanksgiving-Themed Episode)

Tuesday, November 22
10-11 p.m. — The Rookie: Feds (New Thanksgiving-Themed Episode)

Key art for Mickey Saves Christmas. Donald, Daisy, Minnie, Mickey, and Goofy sit in a large red sleigh. Pluto pulls the sleigh as it flies high above a snowy village.

Sunday, November 27
7-7:30 p.m. — Mickey Saves Christmas (New)
7:30-8 p.m. — Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
8-10 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (New)

Monday, November 28
8-10 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Premiere)

Tuesday, November 29
8-9 p.m. — Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer/ABC News Special (New)

Thursday, December 1
8-9 p.m. — Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
9 p.m. — CMA Country Christmas (New)

Monday, December 5
8-10 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight (New)

Tuesday, December 6
8-9 p.m. — Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (New Holiday-Themed Episode)
9-10 p.m. — Press Your Luck (New Holiday-Themed Episode)
10-11 p.m. — The $100,000 Pyramid (New Holiday-Themed Episode)

Wednesday, December 7
8-8:30 p.m. — The Conners (New Holiday-Themed Episode)
8:30-9p.m. — The Goldbergs (New Holiday-Themed Episode)
9-9:31 p.m. — Abbott Elementary (New Holiday-Themed Episode)
9:31-10 p.m. — Home Economics (New Holiday-Themed Episode)

Thursday, December 8
8-10:01 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney: Frozen 2 (Broadcast Premiere)

Host Carter Oosterhouse wears a navy blue sweater with black pants. Behind him is a yard covered in lighted Christmas decorations

Monday, December 12
8-10 p.m. — The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Finale)

Tuesday, December 13
8-8:30 p.m. — Mickey Saves Christmas
8:30-9 p.m. — Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
9-9:30 p.m. — Disney Prep & Landing
9:30-10 p.m. — Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice

Wednesday, December 14
8-9 p.m. — A Very Backstreet Holiday (New)
10-11 p.m. — Finding Harmony (New)

Tuesday, December 20
8-9 p.m. — Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
9-9:30 p.m. — Toy Story That Time Forgot
9:30-10 p.m. — Shrek the Halls

Saturday, December 24
8 p.m. — The Wonderful World of Disney: Home Alone

Sunday, December 25
10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/7-9 a.m. PT — Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (New)

Monday, December 26
9-11 p.m. — The Year: 2022 (New)

Saturday, December 31
8-10 p.m. — Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023 (New)
10-10:30 p.m. — Local Programming
10:30 p.m.-2:13 a.m. — Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023 (New)

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

From spooky Halloween specials to the return of a mysterious series, you won’t want to miss all the spectacular content coming to your TV (and assorted streaming devices) this week! Beginning Tuesday, Searchlight Pictures’ The French Dispatch will be available to stream on Hulu, and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children airs that same day on Freeform as part of the network’s “31 Nights of Halloween”celebration. The second season of The Mysterious Benedict Society kicks off with a two-episode premiere on Disney+ Wednesday, and ABC’s Home Economics airs a new episode that night. Plus, trouble is afoot at a Halloween celebration in a new episode of Station 19, airing Thursday on ABC.

Two men look at each other and face a large bulletin board. The man standing of the left wears a yellow button-down shirt with a brown vest and brown pants. The man standing on the right wears a white button-down shirt with a black vest and black pants. He wears a white apron around his waist and holds a yellow tray in his right arm. The bulletin reads “ISSUE-IN-PROGRESS” at the top with colorful notecards and pieces of paper on the board.

The French Dispatch—Tuesday, October 25, on Hulu

This film—directed by Wes Anderson and intended only for mature audiences—brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city. Starring Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Owen Wilson, and more, the aesthetically pleasing film debuts on the streaming service for the first time.

Actor Eva Green portrays Miss Peregrine. She wears a black leather coat and holds a wooden bow and arrow. Behind her is a bright blue sky and lush foliage with yellow flowers.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children—Tuesday, October 25, at 12 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform

Based on the novel of the same name by Ransom Riggs, the live-action film centers around children with unusual talents. Jake (Asa Butterfield) follows clues left by his beloved grandfather that lead to a mystery spanning different worlds and times. He finds Miss Peregrine’s School for Peculiar Childre,n where he learns more about the residents and their special powers. Ultimately, Jake discovers that his own talent can save his new friends. The film’s star-studded cast includes Eva Green, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Allison Janney, and more!

Actors Mystic Inscho, Emmy DeOliveira, Marta Kessler, and Seth B. Carr sit on a mustard couch and each hold open books. Behind them are tables and furniture with stacks of books and knickknacks. A red bucket sits at the edge of the couch in front of DeOliveira.

The Mysterious Benedict Society—Wednesday, October 26, on Disney+

Season two debuts with not just one but two episodes! In the season premiere, the children— Reynie (Mystic Inscho), Kate (Emmy DeOliveira), Constance (Marta Kessler), and “Sticky” (Seth B. Carr)—are invited by Mr. Benedict (Tony Hale) to reunite on a scavenger hunt across Europe. When they arrive, however, they’re met with unsettling news: Mr. Benedict and Number Two (Kristen Schaal) have gone missing. Despite being told it’s too dangerous, the kids want to help find their lost comrades and decide to sneak away and start the search on their own. And in Episode 2, the kids must try to blend in and find the next clue as stowaways aboard a majestic ship. Hot on their tail, Rhonda (MaameYaa Boafo), Milligan (Ryan Hurst), and Ms. Perumal (Gia Sandhu) board a dirigible to catch up to them. Mr. Benedict and Number Two cannot hide their distrust from the eerily calm Curtain (Hale) after observing the unnervingly joyful behavior of his devotees and discovering that he is using neurological techniques to create artificial happiness. Back at sea, the water polo team sneaks suspiciously towards the kids’ stateroom…

Actors Jimmy Tatro and Karla Souza stand side by side and look at a person wearing a black cloak and white mask. Tatro wears a gray jacket, a black T-shirt, and dark blue jeans. Souza wears a light pink sweater and a floral-print shirt with a brown skirt and a maroon purse. Tall bookshelves are seen behind them along with black folding chairs. Other people are seen in the distance near the bookshelf.

Home Economics—Wednesday, October 26, at 9:31 p.m. ET/PT on ABC

It’s Halloween and everyone is on edge! Tom (Topher Grace) fears nobody will attend his in-person book reading—except for his No. 1 fan. While the family presumes her to be a stalker, the mysterious woman turns out to be something even more shocking.

Actor Danielle Savre stands adjacent to a large red firetruck. She wears a red firefighter hat that reads “Lieutenant 19 Seattle” with navy blue uniform shirt and black slacks with black suspenders. Additional firefighters are seen in the background.

Station 19—Thursday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC

Maya (Danielle Savre) and Theo (Carlos Miranda) answer a call at a Halloween carnival, but when fire hits the corn maze, the dangers escalate. Maya, eager to prove her worth to her captain, risks her own life after things go awry. Meanwhile, as Station 19 hosts the neighborhood kids for trick-or-treating, a prank war breaks out in the house. And Jack (Grey Damon) is haunted by a ghost from his past.

Spooky Season Reads for Halloween and Beyond

October is spooky season and Disney Publishing Worldwide is never in short supply of spine-chilling reads! Take a look at these great titles to satisfy your craving for the otherworldly.

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen – Shea Ernshaw

Have you ever wondered what happened after Jack and Sally tied the knot? In Shea Ernshaw’s instant  No. 1 New York Times bestseller, newly minted Pumpkin Queen, Sally Skellington, accidentally uncovers a long-hidden doorway to an ancient realm called Dream Town. By doing so, she unknowingly sets into motion a chain of sinister events that put her future as Pumpkin Queen, and the future of Halloween Town itself, in jeopardy. Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she’s learned to call home, or will her future turn into her worst…well, nightmare?

Ravenous Things – Derrick Chow

For middle grade readers looking to escape into a creepy story, Ravenous Things reenvisions the tale of the Pied Piper. Twelve-year-old Reggie Wong is still grieving the passing of his father when a strange man promises to reunite the two if Reggie only follows him deep into an underground subway system where horrors worse than Reggie ever imagined lurk around every corner. Climb aboard the midnight train! Things wondrous and terrible await you…

Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization – A.W. Jantha

Hocus Pocus is a Halloween favorite for many since it debuted in the summer of 1993 and the New York Times bestseller, Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization does not disappoint! Containing beautiful illustrations that showcase beloved moments from the film in a gothic and whimsical art style, this deluxe retelling of the cult classic movie is the perfect gift for Hocus Pocus fans and collectors.

Big Bad – Lily Anderson

Speaking of things we loved in the 90’s, Buffy is back! Lily Anderson effortlessly throws us back into the world of our favorite Vampire Slayer in her new book, Big Bad. In this dark, rompy adult novel the most beloved Buffy villains, including Anya, Angelus, Spike, Drusilla, and even Ripper the malevolent magic shop owner must team up to stop the Slayer from ending their evil universe!

Malice House – Megan Shepherd

Finally, don’t sleep on Malice House from New York Times best-selling YA author, Megan Shepherd. In her first adult novel, Shepherd weaves a complex tale of dark magic and family secrets. Of all the things aspiring artist Haven Marbury expected to find while clearing out her late father’s remote seaside house, Bedtime Stories for Monsters was not on the list. This secret handwritten manuscript is disturbingly different from his Pulitzer-winning works: its interweaving short stories crawl with horrific monsters and enigmatic humans that exist somewhere between this world and the next. The stories unsettle but also entice Haven, practically compelling her to illustrate them while she stays in the house that her father warned her was haunted. She assumed his dementia was causing him to believe the house was haunted, but when a monstrous creature appears under Haven’s bed right as grisly deaths are reported in the nearby woods, she must race to uncover dark, otherworldly family secrets—completely rewriting everything she ever knew about herself in the process.

Smashing Cameos from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Season 1

By Sarah Sterling

The epic first season of Marvel Studios She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has come to an end, but we are still reeling from all the laughs, fourth-wall breaks, and cameos! The series has been a nonstop joyride through the world of Jen Walters aka She-Hulk, as she balances her career as a top-notch lawyer with her new identity as a Hulk. Along the way there have been so many hilarious and unexpected cameos from Super Heroes, Walt Disney Company employees, and even Muppets!

Stream She-Hulk: Attorney At Law on Disney+

Here are some of our favorite cameos from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law season 1:

Mark Ruffalo in Hulk form. He is talking to his cousin, Jennifer, who is off screen on the right. The Hulk is wearing a basic black tee shirt with an eagle icon on the front in gray. He has both hands outstretched as he talks to Jennifer with a calm expression on his face. 

Hulk

Marvel Studios could not tell Jen Walters’ story without a dash of our original Incredible Hulk aka Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo. Bruce is integral to Jen’s Super Hero origin story, as he’s the whole reason she obtains powers after the cousins get into a car accident. Following a brief training regimen in a custom-built seaside laboratory somewhere in Mexico, Bruce leaves for an unexplained mission on Sakaar. We get one more glimpse of our big green friend in the She-Hulk finale when he arrives to a family gathering with his son, Skaar. We can’t wait to find out what that’s all about! 

On the far right side of the image is the Abomination inside a high security prison unit. Outside of his cell stands Jennifer Walters in a navy blue skirt suit. She is looking up at him with a concerned look and holds one hand up and the other hand stretched back, indicating that others should stay back. On the left side of the image are armed guards and Wong from Doctor Strange. In an observation room behind the scene are some of Abominations admirers / pen pals wearing white robes. 

Abomination

Emil Blonsky aka the Abomination first appeared in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. The Abomination is not too different from The Hulk, drawing his power from both an experimental version of the Super Soldier Serum and gamma radiation. When Jen meets Blonsky in She-Hulk, she must not only come to terms with representing someone who not long ago tried to kill her cousin Bruce, but also with the fact that he has practiced intense meditation and self-reflection and is now fully able to control himself from transforming. We loved seeing Blonsky pop back into Jen’s life throughout this season as both a challenge and as a friend and mentor.

Wong sits in court with Madisynn to his right and Jen Walters to her right. He is wearing his Kamer Taj robes and looking concerned. Madisynn is staring off into space and she is wearing a tight pink floral dress. Jen is in her She-Hulk form, wearing a suit, and looking back at Wong as if discussing her next move.

Wong

Essential to Abomination’s release from prison was our man, the Sorcerer Supreme himself, Wong—who appears in two episodes of She-Hulk (plus a mid-credits scene in the finale) as a part of Emil Blonsky’s trial. He appears in court to explain that he broke Blonsky out of prison so he could fight the Abomination as a part of his training in the Mystic Arts. Later, Wong comes to Jen for help taking down a hack magician who is using the Mystic Arts recklessly and transporting audience members at his shows all over the world, namely to Wong’s home of Kamer-Taj. One of these audience members is Madisynn (we know, the “Y” is not where you’d think it would be), who befriends Wong despite being his total opposite in every way. She gives him the nickname “Wongers.”

Matt Murdock in his normal clothes (a gray suit with a red tie) sits in court with his client, Luke Jacobson. Jacobson’s hair is tied up in a knot on his head and he is wearing a plaid suit and orange sunglasses. Murdock is speaking into a microphone in front of him.

Daredevil

We’ve been waiting for this one! Marvel fans everywhere have been itching to see Matt Murdock back on screen since his brief cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home—and boy, did we get more than we could have hoped for! Daredevil first appears in She-Hulk episode 8 as designer Luke Jacobson’s lawyer. Jacobson is being sued by Leap-Frog, a wannabe Super Hero who misused the super suit Jacobson designed for him and is seeking compensation for damages he himself incurred. Matt and Jen have immediate chemistry, especially after joining forces to apprehend Leap-Frog once they realize he has kidnapped Jacobson. Later, the pair spend more quality time together, and Daredevil returns for the finale episode where he joins Jen at her family barbecue. It’s too cute! We’re obsessed!

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A still of the robot, K.E.V.I.N. This bot is suspended from the ceiling and has three lights on its “face”, one blue, one red, and one green. There is a bill above the lights that resembles a baseball cap. Above the “cap” is white writing that reads “K.E.V.I.N.”

K.E.V.I.N.

While not voiced by Kevin Feige himself, the fictional MCU AI overlord, K.E.V.I.N., is clearly meant to be a pseudo cameo by the Marvel Studios president. When Jen becomes fed up with the way her show is ending, she breaks the fourth wall and hops right into our world—specifically the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA. There, she finds the She-Hulk writer’s room and is told that K.E.V.I.N. makes all the MCU plot decisions. When Jen finally finds K.E.V.I.N., she realizes he is a robot wearing one of Feige’s iconic baseball caps. The perfect twist for a self-referential series that pokes fun at itself.

She-Hulk head writer and executive producer Jessica Gao with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, at the series’ premiere. Gao is wearing a black dress with a floral pattern on it; Feige is wearing a blue suit and a black baseball hat with She-Hulk on it.

The Writer’s Room

The hilariously self-referential writer’s room scene in the She-Hulk finale contains a few cameos by some of the amazing people who worked on the series behind the scenes. This includes head writer Jessica Gao, comic book writer Zeb Wells, and staff writer Cody Zilgar. We loved seeing some of the team get their moment in front of the camera!

Megan Thee Stallion, as herself, in She-Hulk. Megan is wearing a pink blazer, gold chain necklaces, and large gold hoop earrings. Her hair is parted on the side and slick straight. She is in the courtroom, but looking very happy with a big smile on her face.

Megan Thee Stallion

Of course Megan Thee Stallion would recognize a fellow savage in Jen Walters and ultimately befriend her! Megan made for one of the most surprising cameos this season, appearing as herself to clear the air in a case where an Asgardian Light Elf is on trial for impersonating her and defrauding one of Jen’s former colleagues. In the post-credits scene for episode 3, Meg can be seen signing papers in Jen’s office as she is now a new client. Time will tell if we’ll ever see these ladies together again on screen, but we’ll never forget this episode... or their incredible dance moves.

Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper. She is behind bars in a jail cell and wearing long, purple satin gloves, a blue dress, and a pearl necklace.

Miss Piggy

Don’t think for a second we’d leave out the briefest, most shocking cameo of all: Miss Piggy! While waiting for her date to text her back, Jen watches 1981’s The Great Muppet Caper—and on her television we can see Miss Piggy in a jail cell after being framed for diamond theft. Who knew the “M” in MCU stood for “Muppet”... just kidding!

5 Ways to Celebrate the Ice Age 20th Anniversary and National Nut Day

Scrat, Ice Age’s saber-toothed squirrel that we all know and love, began his pursuit for the elusive acorn 20 years ago. So in honor of the film’s 20th anniversary—and the fact that today, October 22, is National Nut Day—rather than collecting acorns, we’ve collected five cool ways to celebrate all things Ice Age below.   

1. Shop the Ice Age product collection

The Ice Age Collector Plush Set includes four furry friends: Scrat the saber-toothed squirrel, Diego the saber-toothed tiger, Sid the sloth, and Buck the weasel.

You can also join the Paleolithic fun with the Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild Figure Set. These seven unconventional friends will make a bold display or fill hours with imaginative roleplay.

For all the acorn enthusiasts, interact with Scrat by giving and taking away his beloved acorn with the Ice Age Goin Nuts Scrat Plush. Scrat sways and chirps excitedly when passed his acorn—and he voices enthusiastic protest when the acorn is taken away.

The Baby Scrat Plush with Sound Effects is a cute new addition—and if you press Baby Scrat’s belly, you can hear sweet sounds and chitters.

Story time is also play time with the Ice Age My Busy Book, an engaging book and toy in one activity kit!

2. Join in the Ice Age fun on social

Search the hashtags #PassTheScrat and #IceAge20th on TikTok to join in the fun on National Nut Day! Fans can #PasstheScrat by making a video catching the plush and passing it along to the next person. The Scrat plush featured in the TikTok, along with other Ice Age products, can be purchased here.

3. Experience the first Ice Age film in theaters for a limited time

At 175 select Cinemark, Marcus, and Cinepolis theaters nationwide from October 21 – 28, fans can watch the original Ice Age film on the big screen! These theaters are also running product box sweepstakes to celebrate the release, with prizes that include Just Play Ice Age plush and collector figures; a Phidal book; and Minecraft code. Click here to purchase tickets.

4. Stream the Ice Age Collection on Disney+

For those who want to just chill out at home, check out your favorite movies and shorts in the Ice Age Collection on Disney+. Starting today, fans can now also choose select Ice Age characters as their profile avatar! (Must be 18+ to subscribe.)

5. Explore the world of Ice Age in Minecraft

Celebrate 20 years of Ice Age with Minecraft and Disney! Have you checked out the Ice Age Mash-Up in Minecraft? Explore Ice Age’s frozen wonderland while playing as your favorite character from the movies. You can help Scrat find his acorn, and even brave a ride down the Eviscerator!

How The Hair Tales Celebrates Black Women Through a Lens of Joy

By Andie Hagemann

Disney Legend Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela angela Davis, and Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey are going back to their roots in the new Hulu Original docuseries The Hair Tales from Disney’s Onyx Collective and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

“Michaela and I have been friends for over 20 years, and our friendship over those years has been anchored in style, justice, and joy,” shares Ross, who executive produces The Hair Tales along with Davis and Winfrey. “When Michaela brought this idea for us to develop together, it was really an evolution of us discovering something that we have loved this whole time, which is Black women. But it was a combination of us loving ourselves, loving the sisterhood that we come from, and wanting to see it represented in the world in a way that reflected what our experience has been.”

The Hair Tales uses the framework of telling a story through Black women’s hair because it seamlessly leads itself to historic and cultural themes. “We are our stories; that’s how humanity heals,” says Davis. “The storytelling is the queen of our show, and the hair is the leading lady.”

The docuseries uniquely approaches Black women’s hair from a source of power, instead of depicting it solely as a challenge or problem to solve. “We’re talking about in the layered way in which we live,” Davis says. “When we get to tell our own stories, we get to tell them inside the complexity in which we actually live, and not have to shapeshift around the narrow narratives that the culture constructed for us.”

Disney Legend Tracee Ellis Ross sits in a chair with her chin resting on her fist. She smiles and looks on. She wears a bright orange blouse. To the right of the frame is Michaela angela Davis. She wears a black blouse and rests her chin on her fist. The table in front of them has a bouquet of orange and pastel flowers.

Ross adds, “Like so many others, I can chronicle my journey of self-acceptance through my journey with my hair. I don’t think it was until I was a teenager that I started to face my own personal journey with my experiences with my hair [after] not seeing myself mirrored back through culture, media, newscasters, anyone. I saw it at home, but I didn’t see it out in the world. At the time, I took that personally, and really put that on my own self—that I wasn’t enough. As I got older, my own realization about myself was that I was one of many. I was part of a vast community—a vast culture of people who also weren’t seeing themselves.”

The award-winning actress, who portrayed Rainbow Johnson on the long-running hit ABC series black-ish, has herself become a beacon for Black hair, showcasing once taboo hairstyles on the screen and on the red carpet. “We are exploring, celebrating, and unpacking so much of the historical context of who we are and what our stories are as Black women in this country,” says Ross.

The docuseries highlights six iconic women—Issa Rae, Chlöe Bailey, Chika, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Marsai Martin, and Winfrey—alongside academic and cultural leaders, hair professionals, and influential contributors, including Esi Eggleston Bracey, Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Mickalene Thomas, and Meshell Ndegeocello. For Ross, moderating the series is new terrain for a multihyphenate such as herself, who has spent the past several decades in the interview seat.

“I love hearing people’s stories,” says Ross. “I love being a warm, receptive, safe space for people to tell their truth; it’s something I do in my own personal life. For Ayana, one of my favorite things I said was, ‘Teach me about your freedom. Teach me about your beauty.’ It was a wonderful experience and I really enjoyed it.”

Admits Ross, “Oprah told me I was good at it. She said in the middle of me talking to her, ‘You’re really good at this,’ and I said, ‘What? Did that get recorded?’”

The first two episodes of The Hair Tales will debut Saturday, October 22, on Hulu and air at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

How The Banshees of Inisherin Explores Heartbreak and Humanity

By Zach Johnson

Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, Searchlight Pictures’ The Banshees of Inisherin—playing exclusively in theaters beginning Friday, October 21—follows lifelong friends Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) and Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse after one unexpectedly ends their friendship. “The Banshees of Inisherin is the story of an island, the small group of people on that island, and two friends who early on in the film are forced by the decision of one friend to go their separate ways,” Farrell says. “The other friend finds that particularly hard to deal with.”

The film (intended for mature audiences) is set in 1923 on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, far from the Irish Civil War raging on the mainland. The narrative blends comedy and tragedy to present an intimate portrait of humanity—a hallmark of McDonagh’s films. When the story begins, all seems well. As part of their daily routine, Pádraic and Colm usually meet at 2 p.m. to go for a drink in the only pub on Inisherin. Things take a turn, suddenly, on the day when Colm decides to ignore Pádraic’s call. “Colm starts acting very strangely and starts avoiding Pádraic,” says Gleeson. “Colm doesn’t answer the door, which is how we start off the journey. That’s how it begins, with the shutting of a door against a good friend… for no apparent reason.”

Saddened and stunned, Pádraic tries to repair their relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic’s determination only strengthens Colm’s resolve—and when Colm responds with a desperate demand, things escalate with shocking consequences. Colm believes he has a good reason for cutting Pádraic out of his life, according to McDonagh. “He doesn’t want to waste his time anymore. He wants to devote himself to artistic enterprises: music or thought. Pádraic is the fallout from that decision,” he says. “Until this point things have been easygoing, but Colm is older than Pádraic by 15 or 20 years. Colm identifies that time is precious. He sees him as a waste of time.”

“Colm decides to embrace art and creativity as the most important thing in life and it leads to hellish consequences,” echoes Gleeson. “Pádraic chooses to be nice, and he ends up with hellish consequences as well. The Irish Civil War was a tragedy—that’s the context here. Through examining it and trying to understand how things can get dragged out of shape, maybe we can face it down and not take that path. I hope the film will remind people that making nasty or harmful decisions has a lasting effect.”

Brendan Gleeson sits in a rocking chair with a forlorn expression on his face. He is wearing a brown corduroy vest, a long-sleeved blue shirt, and corduroy pants. His hair is slicked back. Beside him is a table, with a dog-shaped ashtray on top of it. Light from the window is pouring in, and Colin Farrell, slightly blurred, is looking in at Gleeson.

Farrell describes Pádraic as “a nice, simple lad,” saying, “He’s happy as long as the animals are fed and he has a couple of pence in his pocket for a few pints and a chat with his friend Colm every day. As long as that’s all happening, then life is just grand.” After the relationship ends, Pádraic struggles. “His loss of innocence is the saddest part of the film,” he says. “He falls apart. He’s not anywhere near as happy as he once was.”

McDonagh—who previously directed Farrell and Gleeson in his debut feature, In Bruges (2008)—is curious to see how audiences respond to The Banshees of Inisherin. “Do you devote yourself totally to life as an artist, and disregard friends or lovers or family? Is work the most important thing? Does it matter who gets hurt in the process?” he asks. “It’s a debate that isn’t answered by me or the film. I don’t think that you have to be a self-flagellating or dark or hateful person to do any kind of art, even dark art. But I definitely think the film explores that interesting conundrum.”