Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas special

Disney+ has announced plans to air a new animated holiday special called Diary of a Wimpy KidChristmas: Cabin Fever on December 8.

After accidentally damaging a snow plow while making a snowman with best friend Rowley Jefferson, Greg worries he won’t get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and annoying younger brother Manny.

The special was written and produced by Jeff Kinney, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series of children’s books. It features the voice talents of Wesley Kimmel, Erica Cerra and Hunter Dillon.

Lionsgate to release The Crow reboot

Lionsgate is set to release The Crow reboot in North America in 2024. The revenge thriller film had a $50 million budget and stars Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs and Danny Huston.

Director Rupert Sanders filmed the movie in Prague and Munich. It is based on James O’Barr’s late 1980s comic book series. Brandon Lee, who played the title character in the 1994 film version, was killed during an on-set accident.

“We appreciate what The Crow character and original movie mean to legions of fans and believe this new film will offer audiences an authentic and visceral reinterpretation of its emotional power and mythology,” Charlotte Koh, Lionsgate’s executive vice president of acquisitions and co-productions, said in a statement.

Kung Fu Panda 4, what to expect?

Kung Fu Panda fans, rejoice! Because Kung Fu Panda 4, is on its way. Scheduled for release on March 8, 2024, and a trailer is expected by December 2023. Despite concerns about delays due to the 2023 Writers Strike, production remains on track.

But for now, all we know is that Jack Black returns as Po, and we anticipate the return of the Furious Five cast members. Hopefully, we’ll also see Randall Duk Kim as Oogway, possibly in flashbacks. The new villain, The Chameleon, can resurrect Po’s past foes, potentially bringing back Ian McShane and Gary Oldman. Director Mike Mitchell, known for films like Sky High and The Lego Movie 2, will helm this exciting instalment in the franchise.

Published in Dawn, Young World, September 29th, 2023