A lone figure blasts across a barren wasteland, riding a single rolling wheel like a Suzuki motorcycle, face masked and emitting a very full-metal-Furiosa energy — this is our introduction to the hero of Disney ’s Raya and the Last Dragon , a cold opening served medium-hot. Centuries ago, in a world known as Kumandra, nations were united and dragons filled the skies. Then a plague known as “the Druun” swept in, a purple haze that turned man and beast temporarily to stone. It was eventually repelled by a jewel that contained the combined energy of those magnificent, scaly creatures, who remained statues even as Homo sapiens regained their mobility. The bonds that held folks together had been frayed beyond repair, however. Tribes formed, each named after dragon parts: Fang, Talon, Spine, Tail. Those who rallied under the moniker of “Heart” protect the Dragon Gem. A brave man named Benja (Daniel Dae Kim) is in charge of keeping it safe and sound; his daughter Raya (Kelly Marie … [Read more...] about ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Is Disney Princess Empowerment as a Pan-Asian Pop Mash-Up
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36 best movies to see on Disney Plus
We all know Disney Plus has Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and classic cartoon nourishment for you to hit up whenever you need a comforting night in. But aside from all that, there are a host of great Disney movies which might not be front and center on your radar. Here are some of the best -- and newest -- movies on Disney Plus you might have overlooked. SEE DISNEY PLUS SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Read more : The 13 best TV shows to watch on Disney Plus | Everything you need to know to sign up to Disney Plus Zootopia (2016) Disney Plus Zootopia, also known as Zootropolis in some countries, has a little more bite than the average wholesome Disney film. It does a good job of explaining its unique world where carnivores and herbivores coexist. But optimistic police officer Judy Hopps still faces the prejudices that come with being the first … [Read more...] about 36 best movies to see on Disney Plus
Stream this: Don’t miss these 12 new movies in March
First, let's get the bad news out of the way: It's been a full year since the pandemic started. As you contemplate this, let out a humongous sigh. Don't worry if you're bothering the neighbors; they're sighing, too. You're probably feeling a millimeter better, but the good news is new movies are coming to streaming services. I don't mean "new movies" as in HBO Max is streaming "Blade" this month, again. I mean premieres — the freshest of the fresh, the stuff we should've seen last year in theaters and still can't. Catch my drift? Sorry if I seem off, it's been quite a year. Without further adieu, here are the 12 new movies to stream in March: "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell." Ahead of what would have been The Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday, this documentary celebrates the rapper's life with rare footage and in-depth interviews. Rated R. Now available on Netflix. "Moxie." A shy 16-year-old girl anonymously publishes a zine that reckons with her high school's toxic … [Read more...] about Stream this: Don’t miss these 12 new movies in March
Kelly Marie Tran Is ‘So Much Happier’ Off Social Media
Kelly Marie Tran, the voice behind Disney’s latest princess. Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage This is your sign to take a social-media break. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , Kelly Marie Tran opened up about her decision to step away from social media in June 2018, leaving her Instagram blank except for a defiant “Afraid, but doing it anyway.” “We can talk about the interaction between mental health and social media, but also mental health and this idea of fame and what it does to you,” she said. “It is not normal. For me, that navigation is about how I protect myself in a way where I can continue to work in this world, and continue to lift the stories that I feel like the world needs to hear.” Tran got the worst of the toxic Star Wars fans’ harassment following the release of Rian Johnson’s controversial addition to the canon, The Last Jedi . “It felt like I was just hearing the voice of my agents and my publicity team and all of these people telling me what … [Read more...] about Kelly Marie Tran Is ‘So Much Happier’ Off Social Media
New on ComiXology Unlimited (March 2021): All the comics and manga arriving
There is a plethora of comic books coming to Amazon's ComiXology Unlimited digital comics reading service in march - Marvel, DC, Image Comics, IDW Publishing, Boom! Studios, and more… but one big thing stands out. Vertigo. The complete runs of the original Hellblazer (300 issues!), Preacher (66 issues!), and Lucifer series (75 issues!) have been added to ComiXology Unlimited this month. In addition, over 200 issues of various Swamp Thing series have also been added. No specific reason has been given for this Vertigo-centric comics dump, but in some cases, it's best not to complain and just start reading (or re-reading, as the case may be). Some decidedly un-Vertigo fare being added as well this month is a heaping helping of Disney cartoon tales. Several collections have been added of Mickey House, Donald Duck, Donald and Mickey, Uncle Scrooge, and DuckTales. Staying on that anthropomorphic tip, there's also Snoopy: Beagle of Mars and six volumes of Garfield arriving this … [Read more...] about New on ComiXology Unlimited (March 2021): All the comics and manga arriving