Film review: Disney’s The One and Only Ivan

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Last Updated on 19 August 2020

Monica Costa

In this dramatic pandemic year Disney brings to the screen the emotional and powerful true story of a lovely friendship between a silverback gorilla who lived in a mall and the man who adopted it based on Katherine Applegate’s book The One and Only Ivan. Disney’s The One and Only Ivan premieres on Disney+ (instead of a theatrical release cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic) on 21 August in the UK and Ireland. 

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Bugs Bunny celebrates his 80th Birthday

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Last Updated on 27 July 2020

Monica Costa

Over the past 80 years, Bugs Bunny has made his mark on the world, entertaining audiences of all ages with his zany antics and endearing, timeless appeal. Lovingly known as a “wascally wabbit” by his fellow Looney Tunes characters, Bugs Bunny’s long ears, knowing eyes, snappy smile and trademark buck teeth are iconic, but it’s his street smarts and charismatic character that have endeared him to fans across the globe.

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Future Films Heads Up: Disney & Pixar’s Soul out in cinemas on 20 November 2020

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Last Updated on 07 July 2020

Monica Costa

What is it that makes you…YOU? Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth.

It’s crazy how much have I missed going to the cinema. I look forward to this release. 

The filmmakers from Disney & Pixar’s Soul, director Pete Docter, co-director and screenwriter Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray, partnered with American anthropologist/educator Dr. Johnnetta Cole and globally-renowned jazz pianist Jon Batiste to offer an exclusive sneak peek at the film as a part of the Essence Festival of Culture during a virtual panel titled Finding Soul.

Soul will be released in UK cinemas Friday 20th November 2020. 

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