New Trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter

Your favorite gumshoes are back for more adventure, and get ready for a celebration of movie dancing with Derek and Juliane Hough!

Disney+’s Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers—The Gumshoes are Back!

It’s a comeback 30 years in the making… Earlier this week, our pals at Disney+ released the first trailer (and a new poster) for the original movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

The hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney Afternoon television stars in modern-day Los Angeles, where they’re living amongst both cartoons and humans—but their lives are decidedly different now. It’s been decades since their successful TV series was canceled, and Chip (voice of John Mulaney) has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman; meanwhile, Dale (voice of Andy Sandberg) has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. But when a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.

KiKi Layne also stars in the film, with Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Flula Borg, Dennis Haysbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Tress MacNeille, Tim Robinson, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, and Chris Parnell rounding out the cast. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers premieres Friday, May 20, exclusively on the streamer.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

As we sail into President’s Day weekend, there’s a lot to look forward to from around the worlds of Disney… Get comfy and explore all the magic of the winter season with the Disney+ debut of The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse on Friday; tune in for the broadcast premiere of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s Oscar®-nominated documentary Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) on ABC this Sunday night; and so much more.

Get Ready to Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough

In anticipation of the 94th Oscars® airing on ABC next month, Emmy® Award-winning choreographers and professional dancers Derek Hough and Julianne Hough (Dancing with the Stars) are recreating the most legendary cinematic performances in an all-new one-hour special, Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough.

The special will feature a sure-to-be-fabulous star-studded cast—to be announced at a later date—of singers, dancers, actors, and film legends. Reimagined through a modern lens, the performances will draw inspiration from iconic films including Singin’ in the Rain, Moulin Rouge, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, and La La Land.

Here from the brother-sister duo in the teaser clip above—and tune in for all the tuneful fun when Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough premieres on Sunday, March 20, at 10 p.m. EDT, only on ABC.

Disney Wish to Deliver Endless Entertainment and Family Fun

Our friends at Disney Cruise Line just revealed some truly amazing new entertainment options coming to the Disney Wish, which is gearing up to set sail this July. Picnicking with Olaf? Delicious treats themed to the emotions of Inside Out? All that, and so much more! Read up on what guests can expect by clicking here.

Hulu’s How I Met Your Father—Returning for Season 2!

Big news, How I Met Your Father fans: Hulu has renewed the series for a 20-episode second season! The first season of the Hilary Duff-led comedy debuted on Hulu on Tuesday, January 18.

In the near future, Sophie is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2022, where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.

Starring Duff (who also serves as producer), Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, and Tien Tran, How I Met Your Father is written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, and executive produced by Aptaker, Berger, Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Pam Fryman, and Adam Londy. Stay tuned for more news on the show’s second season in the coming months…

ICYMI: Disney’s Big Game Trailers Reveal Doctor Strange, Moon Knight… and GOATs!

We’re still a-twitter from all the excitement of last weekend’s Big Game, and part of that is reveling in the incredible trailers from around the worlds of Disney that premiered during the pigskin proceedings. Missed ’em the first time around? (That’s okay; not everyone is a sports fan!) Or just want wanna relive the fun? Take a gander at our rundown, complete with the clips themselves, right here at D23.com.

The Original Proud Family Characters: Where Are They Now?

By Zach Johnson

It’s time to get reacquainted with the Proud family.

On Wednesday, February 23, the Disney+ Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will continue the stories of Penny Proud, her madcap family, and her loyal crew, first seen in the groundbreaking Disney Channel series The Proud Family (2001-2005). It’s been nearly two decades since the fan-favorite characters were last seen onscreen—and although much has changed, in some ways, they’re still the same.

“The best thing about The Proud Family is that we have conversations about things other people usually shy away from,” says Kyla Pratt, who voices Penny Proud. “I’m so excited to be a part of this project. I’m a fan, too! I’m literally like, ‘When do I get to see the next episode? It’s great to be part of something that touches so many people in so many different ways.”

Before the two-episode premiere, the cast shares updates on their characters:

Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt)
The 2020s brings new challenges for Penny, including trying to find the peace with Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Keke Palmer), a socially woke neighbor who thinks she has a lot to teach her. Much to her father’s chagrin, 14-year-old Penny also has a new boyfriend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brown (voiced by Asante Blackk). Plus, she’s taking a stand against bullying social media influencers. “When you bring a show like this back, you have to upgrade it to reflect what’s going on right now,” Pratt says. “You want the kids watching to relate to it. I can’t imagine growing up with social media, so for kids to have something like The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder address all of that—and everything else going on in the world—it’ll help them during that process.”

Oscar Proud (voiced by Tommy Davidson)
Admittedly, Oscar is struggling with seeing Penny, his eldest child, mature. “He’s just like every father whose little girl starts transitioning into womanhood,” Davidson tells D23. “All fathers are uncomfortable with that growth, you know what I mean? It’s just a new thing altogether. I’ve gone through it a couple of times… Parenting is no joke!”

Trudy Proud (voiced by Paula Jai Parker)
Veterinarian Trudy is expanding her business with a pet ambulance. “She’s taking it on the road,” says Parker, “and I think that is a testament to the growth of the show.” Between that and raising three kids with Oscar, Trudy has her (very capable) hands full.

Suga Mama (voiced by JoMarie Payton)
Suga Mama remains ready as ever to dispense tough love or a gentle hand whenever Penny needs it. “I like the honesty in Suga Mama’s voice,” Payton says. “I like the freedom she has to be honest and to be down to earth. She says it how she means it.”

Dijonay Jones (voiced by Karen Malina White)
Impulsive and loyal, Dijonay always keeps things interesting. White, for one, can’t wait to see what fans think of Dijonay’s evolution. “Fans from the original series will be excited,” she says. “And now we’re getting a whole new audience, a whole new generation of fans.”

LaCienega Boulevardez (voiced by Alisa Reyes)
LaCienega and Penny are still frenemies. Despite their differences—or perhaps because of them—they learn a lot from each other. “No matter how sassy or spunky LaCienega is, at the end of the day, she always learns from her trials and tribulations,” Reyes explains. “There’s always a moral lesson, and that’s what I love about this show.”

Zoey Howzer (voiced by Soleil Moon Frye)
The adorably awkward Zoey is starting to find her groove, and it’s just one of the many things Frye loves about voicing the character. “I feel like when people watch the show, you can really identify with a certain character,” she says. “You can find a piece of yourself reflected. It’s so wonderful that families can watch it together and say, ‘I identify with this character.’ ‘I identify with this one.’ It’s such a testament to the show.”

Michael Collins (voiced by EJ Johnson)
Even now, Penny’s fashion-loving friend is still a trendsetter—just look at their pink hair, for instance! Johnson describes their nonconforming character to D23 as “fabulous, unapologetic, fearless, carefree, and loving,” adding, “I just love that they’re themselves. Michael has the wit, the sass, the great one-liners, and the outfit changes!”

Want to know what’s new with Uncle Bobby (voiced by Cedric “The Entertainer”), Felix Boulevardez (voiced by Carlos Mencia), Sunset Boulevardez (voiced by Maria Canals-Barrera), Papi (voiced by Alvaro Gutierrez), Myron Lewinski (voiced by Marcus T. Paulk), and Nubia Gross (voiced by Raquel Lee Bolleau)? Stream The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder when the first two episodes debut on Disney+ Wednesday, February 23.

Everything New You Can Stream on Disney+ in March 2022

By Zach Johnson

Disney+ is pulling out all the stops this March!

The streamer just announced several new titles that will become available to stream throughout the month, starting with Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red on March 11. The film introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective (if not slightly overbearing) mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. As if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever Mei Lee gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Also premiering that day will be Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red, a documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar’s original feature. With behind-the-scenes access to director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this heartfelt story to the screen.

Cheaper by the Dozen

A week later, on March 18, Disney+ will premiere two new original films. Cheaper by the Dozen is a fresh take on the 2003 hit family comedy that follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business. The movie stars Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff, Erika Christensen, Timon Kyle Durrett, Journee Brown, Kylie Rogers, Andre Robinson, Caylee Blosenski, Aryan Simhadri, Leo Abelo Perry, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Christian Cote, Sebastian Cote, and Luke Prael. More Than Robots, meanwhile, is an original documentary presented by Supper Club and Disney+ and made in partnership with FIRST®. It follows four teams of teens from around the world as they prepare for the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition. Get to know teams from Los Angeles, Mexico City and Chiba, Japan as they work towards the goal of taking their unique designs all the way to the highly competitive global championships. Despite their various obstacles, they persevere and learn there is more to the competition than just robots.

The series Parallels, premiering March 23 with all episodes, follows four teenage friends on the French-Swiss border whose lives are turned upside down after a mysterious event scatters them across time and into separate universes. With two friends in the present day, and the other two in a completely separate timeline, they must find a way to reunite, unravel the mysteries of what happened, and then return home—before their futures are altered forever.

Moon Knight

As we announced earlier today, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) will premiere on March 25. Grammy® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo takes a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album SOUR, to Los Angeles. Along the way, Rodrigo recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews, and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, the cinematic journey explores the story of SOUR. In The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse, also debuting March 25, Mickey Mouse and his friends explore the promise of the spring season through the lens of a nature documentary.

Closing out the premieres in March will be Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated series Moon Knight, streaming March 30. (Watch a Big Game spot here.) When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

The Proud Family

In addition, brand-new episodes of the Disney+ Original series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder will continue to debut weekly on Wednesdays. Throughout the month, the streamer will add episodes of fan-favorite series such as Mickey Mouse Funhouse and Muppet Babies, as well as complete seasons of Brain Games: On the Road and The Doc Files. As previously announced, the Oscar®-nominated film West Side Story will make its streaming debut March 2. Russia’s Wild Tiger and Step are among the film titles that will join the Disney+ library in March.

All the titles coming to Disney+ in March are listed below:

West Side Story

Wednesday, March 2
Brain Games: On the Road (Season 1)
Broken Karaoke (Season 1, 5 Episodes)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 1, 4 Episodes)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 3: “It All Started with an Orange Basketball”)
West Side Story

Friday, March 4
Russia’s Wild Tiger

Wednesday, March 9
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 4: “Father Figures”)
Weekend Family (Season 1)

Turning Red

Friday, March 11
Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (Premiere)
Turning Red (Premiere)

Wednesday, March 16
Big City Greens (Season 3, 5 episodes)
Daredevil (Seasons 1-3)
The Defenders (Season 1)
Jessica Jones (Seasons 1-3)
Luke Cage (Seasons 1-2)
Iron Fist (Seasons 1-2)
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Seasons 1-7)
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 1, 5 Episodes)
Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Season 4, 6 Episodes)
Muppet Babies (Season 3, 2 Episodes)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 5: “Snackland”)
The Punisher (Seasons 1-2)

More Than Robots

Friday, March 18
Cheaper by the Dozen (Premiere)
More Than Robots (Premiere)
Step

Wednesday, March 23
The Doc Files (Season 1)
Doc McStuffins (Shorts) (Season 1)
Parallels (Season 1) (All Episodes Streaming) (Premiere)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 6: “Get In”)

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)

Friday, March 25
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) (Premiere)
The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse (Premiere)

Wednesday, March 30
I Cavalieri Di Castelcorvo (Season 1)
Moon Knight (Episode 1) (Premiere)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Episode 7: “When You Wish Upon a Roker”)

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Andie Hagemann

It’s time for another weekend chock-full of exciting content across your televisions and streaming devices! Explore the magic of the winter season with the debut of the animated feature The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse on Friday; that same day, mature audiences can watch the streamer debut of the rollicking action film The King’s Man. Start off your Saturday with a new episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee—which includes an uber competitive McGee family game night. Embark on an epic adventure through the worldwide web with Ralph Breaks the Internet on Sunday, followed that night by the broadcast network debut of the Oscar®-nominated documentary Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).

The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse—Friday, February 18, on Disney+
Oh, boy! The second season of the hit animated series The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse returns with four brand-new specials themed to each season—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—geared for the young and young-at-heart. To kick things off, experience the wonder of the winter season as it takes Mickey Mouse and his pals through three magical stories.

The King’s Man—Friday, February 18, on Hulu
Discover the origins of the first independent intelligence agency in this action-packed adventure suitable for mature audiences. During the World War I era, one man attempts to race against time to stop a collection of some of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds from wiping out millions. This thriller stars Ralph Fiennes (above), Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson and Daniel Brühl, with Dijimon Hounsou and Charles Dance in key supporting roles.

The Ghost and Molly McGee—Saturday, February 19, at 6:30 a.m. ET, on Disney Channel
Get ready for more hilarious hijinks from Molly (voiced by Ashly Burch) and Scratch (voiced by Dana Snyder) in this all-new episode! Things get heated during family game night when the McGees let their competitive spirit get the best of them. Then, Molly seeks to expose Andrea Davenport (voiced by Jules Medcraft) after she takes sole credit for Molly’s volunteer work. Thomas Lennon and Jessica Keenan Wynn guest star as Mr. and Mrs. Davenport.

Ralph Breaks the Internet—Sunday, February 20, at 12:40 p.m. ET, on Freeform
Your favorite video game misfits Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) and Vanellope (voiced by Sarah Silverman) are back with another fun-filled adventure! The pair risk it all by traveling to the worldwide web in search of a missing part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. The duo turn to their internet pals—including Yesss (voiced by Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and heart and soul of the trend-making site BuzzzTube, and Shank (voiced by Gal Gadot), a tough-as-nails driver from the gritty online auto-racing game Slaughter Race—to help them on their quest.

Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)—Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET, on ABC
We heard it through the grapevine that this Oscar®-nominated and award-winning documentary is making its broadcast television debut! In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has created a documentary centered around The Harlem Music Festival—an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just 100 miles south of Woodstock, the festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was largely forgotten and never seen by the public—until now. Summer of Soul is also available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.

Disney Wish to Deliver Endless Entertainment and Family Fun

By the D23 Team

From indulging in Inside Out-inspired treats and going on a picnic with Frozen friends, to immersive shows featuring Disney Princesses, villains, and heroes... the newest Disney Cruise Line ship has been expertly designed to deliver endless fun for the whole family.

“Family is at the heart of everything we do,” said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “When we set out to design the next generation of Disney cruise ships, we wanted to provide families with more opportunities than ever to make lasting memories together and to experience Disney storytelling in completely new ways. Whether it’s a new take on a guest favorite experience, like our signature sweets shop, or an immersive show in a first-of-its-kind venue like Luna and Hero Zone, there will be no shortage of family fun aboard the Disney Wish.”

Disney Wish

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets 

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets will emphasize the sweeter side of life. In this dazzling dessert shop inspired by the Pixar film, guests will find an abundance of handmade gelato, ice cream, candy, and novelty treats for purchase. This brightly colored wonderland—designed to resemble the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, where her emotions guide her through everyday life—will feature sculpted figures of the film’s five main characters and glowing memory orb light fixtures.

The shop will offer nearly 40 flavors of gelato and ice cream, with daily handcrafted gelato specials in decadent combinations like peanut butter pretzel and white chocolate raspberry. Whipped cream, fruit compotes, and sauces will be freshly made in-house to complement a wide selection of tasty toppings.

Signature treats inspired by the film will include colorful cupcakes that evoke the five emotions—Joy (lemon), Sadness (blueberry), Disgust (pistachio), Anger (red velvet), and Fear (bubble gum)—and chocolate memory orbs filled with sweet candy remembrances. Specialty macarons and cake pops will join the assortment of handcrafted truffles, designer cookies, indulgent brownies, and vibrant candy offerings.

Olaf’s Royal Picnic

For the first time ever, guests can join their favorite Frozen friends for a summertime picnic in Arendelle during a premium entertainment experience specially designed for families with children ages 3 to 12. At Olaf’s Royal Picnic, guests will interact with Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff like never before and delight in live musical performances of beloved songs like “Let It Go,” “Fixer Upper,” and “In Summer.”

Under the expert direction of Baroness Dagmar Birgir—a lively lady-in-waiting to Queen Anna—castle staff will serve up delicious summer treats and picnic fare for the whole family to enjoy. The hall will be decked out in summer splendor just for the occasion, with a canopy of colorful flowers among the festive decor. Children will receive an assortment of gifts and keepsakes, including a reversible troll plush, themed picnic blanket and custom Nordic-style mandolin, which they’ll need for a special “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” strum-and-sing-along with Kristoff. From royal proclamations to unexpected visitors, the show will be jam-packed with surprises worth melting for. Guests who have booked a Disney Wish cruise may reserve Olaf's Royal Picnic before their sailing for an additional fee.

Immersive Storytelling and Interactive Shows

As previously announced, Disney Cruise Line is combining innovative design and technology to create the next generation of family entertainment venues aboard the Disney Wish: Grand Hall, Luna, and Hero Zone. These imaginative environments will come to life with immersive storytelling and interactive shows that put families front and center as they play a part in the magic.

Disney Wish

Grand Hall

The fairytale castle-inspired Grand Hall will evolve from a gathering space into an enchanting theater through the magic of built-in special effects and the first-ever atrium stage on a Disney ship. A royal greeting will await families as they enter the glittering Grand Hall for the first time. Every child will receive their very own wishing wand upon embarkation, which they will use to make the “first wish” of their vacation during a special boarding celebration. During the sailing, families can attend a royal gathering of magnificent proportions as Disney Princesses descend into the Grand Hall to meet and greet with guests. The stage will conceal a host of Disney friends during “Who’s Behind the Curtain?”—a playful game show where guests answer questions to reveal the identity of hidden characters. On the final night of every sailing, cruisers will return to the Grand Hall and raise their wands with Fairy Godmother to ignite a spectacular farewell show featuring favorite characters, special effects, and lively performances.

Disney Wish

Luna

This brand-new entertainment hub—outfitted with a two-story LED screen wall, stage, and bar—will offer a variety of live shows designed for families to laugh, sing, and compete together. Villains Game Night is a witty game show where guests will attempt to answer Disney trivia questions amid the jeers and sneers of nefarious Disney foes, including Cruella de Vil, Gaston, Hades, Maleficent, and more, who will join on screen. Disney Songbook will put guests in the spotlight as they belt out Disney songs and showcase their star talent for a live camera crew, who will project each performance onto the big screen.

Plus, during the live grand finale event for Disney Uncharted Adventure—an all-new interactive experience that uses guests’ mobile devices to unlock hidden adventures aboard the ship—families will team up with other cruisers at Luna to battle an infamous Disney villain.

Disney Wish

Hero Zone

Introducing a completely new category of active family play to the Disney Cruise Line portfolio, Hero Zone is a futuristic sports arena where physical activity will blend with imagination—offering highly produced show experiences in addition to free-play sports. Families will test their strength, speed, and stamina during the Incredi-Games, a high-energy game show featuring an elaborate obstacle course of over-the-top physical challenges, each inspired by the dynamic characters of Pixar’s The Incredibles. Now with more fanfare than ever before, the guest-favorite Disney Cruise Line experience Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash will offer terrific tots the chance to compete for the coveted title of Diaper Dash Champion as they speed-crawl across a 20-foot track amid the cheers (and chuckles) of family, friends, and adoring fans.

Disney Wish

More Fun Throughout the Ship

In true Disney Cruise Line fashion, the Disney Wish will offer a robust menu of world-class entertainment infused with more Disney storytelling, bringing to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters at the heart of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars adventures like never before. Families will embark on a splashtacular adventure with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aboard the first-ever Disney attraction at sea; revel in a royal celebration during a theatrical dining experience with Frozen friends; team up with the Avengers on a Marvel cinematic dining adventure; travel to a galaxy far, far away in a first-of-its-kind Star Wars experience on board a Disney ship; delight in an original, Broadway-style theatrical production of The Little Mermaid; and so much more!

Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Season

The Disney Wish will sail its maiden voyage on July 14, 2022, followed by a season of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral, Florida.

To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

The 94th Oscars®: How to Watch The Walt Disney Company’s Nominees

By Courtney Potter

The stars will align—literally and figuratively—when Hollywood convenes next month for the 94th Oscars®... and films from across The Walt Disney Company earned an amazing 23 Academy Award® nominations in total!

If you’re a movie buff like us, you’ll want to make sure you’re well-prepared for the ceremony by watching the nominated films. Whether it’s your first or 51st viewing, we’ve created a handy guide for where you can find Disney’s incredible nominees for streaming on your TV or favorite device. Pop up some corn, snuggle in, and enjoy!

West Side Story

West Side Story – Streaming Soon on Disney+
Steven Spielberg’s take on the iconic musical—with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim—was nominated in seven categories, including Best Picture, Best Directing (Spielberg), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ariana DeBose), and Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell). And just in time for the height of Oscar-related fun, you can watch the 20th Century Studios film on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, March 2!

Watch West Side Story on Disney+

Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley – Streaming on Hulu
The Guillermo Del Toro-helmed Searchlight Pictures film garnered four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Production Design. The story, based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham, follows an ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper, who also produced the film) as he books a ticket to success by conning the elite of 1940s society.

Watch Nightmare Alley on Hulu

Encanto

Encanto – Streaming on Disney+
The latest from our pals at Walt Disney Animation Studios is up for three Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score (Germaine Franco), and Best Original Song for “Dos Oruguitas.” The incredible story of the family Madrigal will have you talking about Bruno and craving arepas con queso in no time...

Watch Encanto on Disney+

Cruella

Cruella – Streaming on Disney+
The live-action origin story of one of Disney’s most iconic villains is up for two Academy Awards: Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. This Walt Disney Studios film is set in 1970s London, where we find Estella, a creative young fashion designer determined to make a name for herself, becoming the raucous Cruella we know and love today.

Watch Cruella on Disney+

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Streaming on HBO Max
This Searchlight Pictures film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jessica Chastain) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Go inside the incredible world of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Baker by streaming the film on HBO Max.

Free Guy

Free Guy – Streaming Soon on Disney+
The 20th Century Studios film is up for Best Visual Effects—which isn’t a surprise, since it takes place in an incredible video game world filled with gravity-defying adventures. And here’s some great news: Look for the action-packed comedy on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, February 23!

Watch Free Guy on Disney+

Luca

Luca – Streaming on Disney+
Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film, Luca is a fin-tastic coming-of-age story that follows the adventures of two teenage sea monsters over the course of one life-changing summer on the Italian Riviera. You can watch the film now on Disney+.

Watch Luca on Disney+

Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon – Streaming on Disney+
Also nominated for Best Animated Feature Film—it’s an embarrassment of animated riches this year, truly—Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon is a lush fantasy-adventure that explores the beauty of teamwork, the power of hope, and the magic of trust. See it now on Disney+!

Watch Raya and the Last Dragon on Disney+

Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings – Streaming on Disney+
This Marvel Studios action-adventure is nominated for Best Visual Effects. The film follows Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. Now available for your viewing pleasure on Disney+...

Watch Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings on Disney+

Summer of Soul

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) – Streaming on Hulu and Disney+
This documentary from Searchlight Pictures / Onyx Collective—the filmmaking debut of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson—is up for Best Documentary Feature. Part music film, part historical record, it tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival held just 100 miles south of Woodstock. In addition, Summer of Soul will make its broadcast debut this Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Watch Summer of Soul on Disney+
Watch Summer of Soul on Hulu

The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, airing live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT (and in more than 200 territories worldwide). Mark those calendars—and stay tuned for more Oscars content right here at D23.com!

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) Coming to Disney+ This March

By Zach Johnson

This is going to be quite a ride! Today, multiple Grammy® Award-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo announced on social media that her new upcoming original film, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film), will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25, 2022.

For the first time, Rodrigo takes audiences on a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City—the shooting location for the first two seasons of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series—where she began writing her triple-platinum Geffen Records debut album SOUR, to Los Angeles. Along the way, she recounts the memories of writing and creating her record-breaking debut album and shares her feelings as a young woman navigating a specific time in her life. Through new live arrangements of her songs, intimate interviews, and never-before-seen footage from the making of the album, follow Rodrigo along on a cinematic journey exploring the story of SOUR, which features her quadruple-platinum debut “drivers license,” among other hit songs.

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u features 11 songs from SOUR performed with brand-new arrangements in unique locations, including Mojave Airplane Boneyard, Roy’s Motel & Café, Arcosanti, and the Red Rock Canyon State Park. It also includes special guest performances and appearances by Grammy-nominated artist Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger, and Towa Bird. The film also explores how SOUR came to be through Rodrigo’s personal stories and behind-the-scenes footage, which feature intimate moments that showcase her artistry in and out of the studio.

“This is a unique film experience where, for the first time, fans will understand how her album came to be and why it was such a personal journey for Olivia,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “This is not a concert film per se, but really, an opportunity to experience first-hand how Olivia Rodrigo became one of the biggest music stars of the day—and a chance to see her perform the songs from SOUR like never before.”

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u is a Disney+ Original film from Disney Branded Television, directed by Stacey Lee and produced by Interscope Films and Supper Club.

“driving home 2 u is such a unique and fresh approach to a music film, and that’s just what we’ve come to expect from Olivia,” said John Janick, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M and Interscope Films. “It’s an authentic look into her creative process, her incredible drive, and who she is as an artist and person. We’re so proud to have co-produced this film with Supper Club and are thrilled that it has found a home on Disney +.”

Watch an Exclusive Clip from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

By Zach Johnson

The wait is almost over!

We’re counting down the days until the two-episode series premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+. To add to our excitement, our friends at the streamer have shared an exclusive clip with D23 that features Uncle Bobby (voiced by Cedric “The Entertainer”) helping Trudy Proud (voiced by Paula Jai Parker) prepare to take her business to the next level. All Trudy has to do is “hit the button”… but as the scene below shows, it’s not quite that simple!

The season will find Trudy reaching new career heights. “Trudy was always a veterinarian, but now she’s taking it on the road,” Parker tells D23 in an exclusive interview. “I think that is a testament of the growth of the show. I am proud that The Proud Family was the first African American cartoon on Disney Channel—and on any network. We predate all of what is now a staple of Black cartoons. The fact that we’re not going back to where we were, but we’re progressing to where we are, is Disney all day long. That’s just what Disney does. They don’t allow you to stagnate, because the world isn’t stagnated. We all grow up. We all grow better.”

In addition to Cedric “The Entertainer” and Parker, the new original series’ returning voice cast from The Proud Family includes Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer. Returning recurring cast members include Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez, Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi, Marcus T. Paulk as Myron Lewinski, and Raquel Lee Bolleau as Nubia Gross.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premieres Wednesday, February 23, only on Disney+.

Did You Spot These Details and Easter Eggs in The Book of Boba Fett?

By Jocelyn Buhlman

WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALL EPISODES OF THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT

The final chapter of The Book of Boba Fett made its Disney+ debut last week—but that doesn’t mean we need to leave the action-packed world of the series just yet. As The Book of Boba Fett follows Fett’s return to the sands of Tatooine, each episode hides familiar details, and Easter eggs abound for any Star Wars fan with a keen eye. During your rewatch of the series, here are some of our favorites for you to find:

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The Droids You’re Looking For
This is no Jedi mind trick! Throughout the series, sharp-eyed Star Wars fans could spot some familiar droids making cameo appearances. Keep an eye out for a card dealing RX-Series droid similar to our favorite DJ/Star Tours pilot at Sanctuary in Chapter 1, “Stranger in a Strange Land.” Also in Chapter 1, Boba Fett enlists the droid 8D8 as his translator—a much more innocent job than his previous gig, torturing droids in Jabba’s Palace during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Chapter 5 gives us an update on another famous droid from the Star Wars original trilogy. R5-D4 first appeared in Star Wars: A New Hope, where he was almost sold to Uncle Owen and Luke Skywalker—until his motivator exploded and the fate of the galaxy was changed forever. Now, it seems that R5 has made his home in Peli Motto’s shop, where you can spot him rolling by, still with a hole in his head from his broken motivator.

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A Familiar Face with an Alien Appearance
Robert Rodriguez, executive producer and director of multiple Book of Boba Fett episodes, makes a cameo appearance in Chapter 1—although you might have a hard time spotting him, since he’s portraying an alien! As Dokk Strassi, Rodriguez takes on the role of the leader of the Trandoshan family who once worked for Jabba the Hutt. If you’ve got a sharp ear, you may also recognize him as the voice of Mok Shaiz, the Ithorian Mayor of Mos Espa.

The Coolest Musical Collaboration in the Galaxy
Star Wars fans around the world rejoiced when watching Chapter 1, where they discovered that fan-favorite character Max Rebo had survived the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. For those of you unfamiliar with the blue, elephant-like musician, Rebo is the leader of the Max Rebo Band, Jabba the Hutt’s in-house ensemble who performed live music and won the hearts of Star Wars fans everywhere. Rebo is now working at Sanctuary, where he lays down tunes with a Bith musician who might have been part of another iconic Star Wars musical group. We first spotted a group of musical Biths in A New Hope, where the band Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes performed perhaps the most iconic tune in the galaxy, called “Mad About You” in-universe and known to us earthlings as “Cantina Band.” At Sanctuary, Rebo and the Bith riff on that iconic tune, continuing to provide the best jams in all the galaxy.

How Rude!
The Star Wars franchise has provided us with a lot of creative insults (“scruffy-looking nerf herder” is a fan-favorite)—and, naturally, in a galaxy far, far away, not every insult is going to be one we understand. In Chapter 2, “The Tribes of Tatooine,” a captured assassin is asked for his last words and rudely says, “Echuta!” Well, at least we think he’s saying it rudely. We don’t really know what the word means, but the last time we heard it was in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, when another protocol droid says the word to C-3PO, and he responds, “How rude!” Whatever the word means, we advise against using it—after all, the rude assassin got thrown into the Rancor pit!

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Okay, But Where Do We Get Those Power Converters?
In The Book of Boba Fett, we revisit many iconic Tatooine locations, from Jabba’s Palace to Beggar’s Canyon to… Tosche Station?! The location made famous by Luke Skywalker’s desire to go “to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters,” was never actually visited on-screen in Star Wars: A New Hope, so the first time we get to visit the station is in Chapter 2 of The Book of Boba Fett.

Savvy Star Wars fans might already know that we actually were supposed to see Tosche Station in A New Hope, thanks to a deleted scene where Luke goes to the station and visits his friends, Biggs Darklighter, Camie, and Fixer. While Darklighter did make it into the final edit of A New Hope, Camie and Fixer were left on the cutting room floor—until now, that is! You can spot them still hanging out in Tosche Station during Boba’s visit.

Return to Return of the Jedi
Those of us who spent a large amount of our childhoods watching Return of the Jedi may have spotted a familiar shot in Chapter 3, “The Streets of Mos Espa.” A nighttime shot outside of Jabba’s palace shows a Worrt using its toad-like tongue to catch and eat some local critters; an extremely similar shot appears in Return of the Jedi, during the setting of Tatooine’s twin suns.

That’s not the only shoutout to Return of the Jedi. During Chapter 3’s epic chase through Mos Espa, some workers with terrible timing carry a painting into the path of the fray. The soon-to-be-ripped-in-half painting is actually concept art of Jabba’s palace created for Return of the Jedi by legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie. Don’t worry—it wasn’t the original.

Just Like Beggars Canyon Back Home
Having spent his childhood on Tatooine, Luke Skywalker built the skills he needed to eventually take down the dreaded Death Star by shooting womp rats in Beggar’s Canyon. He is met with some apprehension when he explains his experience to his fellow Rebel Alliance pilots—but, of course, in Star Wars: A New Hope, he’s able to save the day thanks to his skills. As a shout-out to Luke’s experience bullseyeing womp rats, keep an eye out during Chapter 5 when the Mandalorian tests his ship in Beggar’s Canyon—you might spot one of those womp rats for yourself!

Watch The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+

Meet the New Characters of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

By Zach Johnson

We’re one week away from the premiere of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Disney+—and from meeting the newest residents of Smithville! The highly anticipated animated series follows the adventures and misadventures of Penny Proud (voiced by Kyla Pratt) and her family and friends as they navigate modern life with hilarity and heart. New to the neighborhood are siblings Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins and KG Leibowitz-Jenkins, who not only have to deal with the struggles of being the new kids but also having two fathers—a first for Smithville.

Before the series premieres, allow us to introduce you to the Leibowitz-Jenkins clan.

Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Keke Palmer)
Maya is a 14-year-old activist who marches to the beat of her own drum. She is extremely mature for her age and never hesitates to shut anyone down with her honesty and wisdom. Maya is skeptical of social cliques and initially disassociates herself from Penny and her crew.

Francis ‘KG’ Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Artist “A Boogie” Dubose)
KG is a big gamer; in fact, it’s rare to see him without his console in hand. Unlike Maya, he instantly becomes part of the popular in-crowd at school because of his nonchalant persona and never-ending usage of the word “sheeeesh.”

Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Billy Porter)
Randall is a 40-year-old, tailored suit-wearing banker and the self-proclaimed “brother in charge” at Wizard Kelly Bank. He’s a sharp-tongued intellectual and dedicated foodie. He works overtime to keep up with his kids, but, most importantly, he encourages them to be who they need to be.

Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins (voiced by Zachary Quinto)
Warm and strong, Barry is a devoted husband to Randall and father to Maya and KG. He is a late ’30s detective with an infectious laugh. Big and athletic, when he slaps Oscar on his back he sends him flying for miles.

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is executive produced by Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, both of whom led the original Disney Channel series The Proud Family (2001-2005). Stay tuned for more The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder content leading up to the premiere!