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Disney announces release dates for Mandalorian movie, Toy Story 5 and more

Friday, April 5 by ABC News

On Friday, Disney announced release dates for a collection of forthcoming movies, including the anticipated big-screen bow of its small-screen property The Mandalorian, as well as the next Tron film and the fifth Toy Story movie.The spy thriller The Amateur, starring Oscar winner Rami... Read More.

Machine gun or firearm toy? Bump stock creator speaks out ahead of Supreme Court hearing on ban

Monday, February 26 by ABC News

(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) -- To gun enthusiasts, Jeremiah Cottle is an American hero and entrepreneurial success story. To his critics, the decorated Air Force veteran, father of four and inventor of the bump stock accessory is a promoter of mass death."I wanted to create a... Read More.

To the endzone and beyond: NFL game going animated with ‘Toy Story Funday Football’

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

In a first-of-its-kind event, the October 1 National Football League game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons will be adapted in real-time as a fully animated contest taking place in the Toy Story universe.Billed as Toy Story Funday Football, The NFL’s Next Gen... Read More.

Brian Volk-Weiss on revving up Ryan Reynolds for ‘Biker Mice’, journey from collector to toy company CEO

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

"People thought I was a little crazy two years ago," Brian Volk-Weiss tells ABC Audio about his "surreal" journey from TV producer and toy collector to successful toy company CEO.The Nacelle Company had been seen in the credits to streaming hits like The Movies That Made Us and The... Read More.

Polly Pocket, He-Man, even Magic 8 Ball — Mattel Films opening up its toy box after ‘Barbie’ success

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

Mattel Films, the movie wing of the iconic toy company, has high hopes for its movie slate after the runaway success of Barbie.As reported, the company was already opening up its toy box looking for IP to turn into grist for movies, with classics like the card... Read More.

Troll in training? Ryan Reynolds’ daughter totes Wolverine toy during ‘Deadpool 3’ set visit

Friday, July 14 by ABC News

Did Ryan Reynolds' daughter inherit her mom Blake Lively's gift for trolling the Deadpool star? While the couple who have been married since 2012 have made headlines by good-heartedly goofing on each other on social media over the years, one of their daughters may be getting in on the act.According... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear case between Jack Daniel’s and dog toy maker

Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- It's a brand battle in the Supreme Court this week as whiskey maker Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. takes on a dog toy manufacturer in a case over free speech and federal trademark law.The case, first filed by Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc., against... Read More.

Josh Gad confirms he’s coming back for ‘Frozen 3’, jokes about “crossover” with ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Zootopia’

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

After Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed during an investment call Wednesday that the company was readying a third Frozen film, a fifth Toy Story adventure and a second Zootopia movie, Josh Gad had a bit of fun on social media.First, Gad Read More.

Disney CEO announces forthcoming ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Frozen’ sequels, new ‘Avatar’ attraction for Disney Parks

Wednesday, February 8 by ABC News

In an earnings call on Wednesday, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger outlined a reorganization that will result in 7,000 employees being laid off. That said, for Disney fans there was some good news: Iger noted that sequels to some of its biggest hits, Toy... Read More.

Mom says daughter remains hospitalized one month after swallowing water bead toy

Tuesday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mom of three is sharing a warning for other parents after she says her 10-month-old daughter was hospitalized with critical injuries after swallowing a water bead.Folichia Mitchell of Berwick, Maine, said she bought a water beads activity kit at a... Read More.

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