Moana’s Live-Action Trailer Confirms Disney Is Doubling Down on Its Most Hated Remake Trend

The trailer for the live-action Moana relies heavily on computer-generated effects, leading some to wonder if it even qualifies as live-action. Plus, it closely copies scenes from the original animated movie, making it hard to tell the difference between the two versions. Instead of generating excitement, this has left many Disney fans questioning the need for a live-action remake, though most still expect it to be a big hit, similar to the projected success of the 2025 Lilo & Stitch film.

Glenn Close on Kim Kardashian’s All’s Fair Acting: ‘She Always Knew Her Lines’

Even though the Hulu show has received harsh criticism, Glenn Close doesn’t believe it’s due to the Kardashians’ abilities. She points out that the family themselves would admit not everyone is a fan, and that they have a strong public image. Close also feels critics judged the show too quickly, only watching the initial episodes. She thinks the first three episodes were the weakest and created a difficult first impression, but believes the entire nine-episode series ultimately comes together. While the show has mainly sparked a dedicated online fandom after five episodes, viewers are still tuning in to see how it unfolds.

An Unexpected Developer Is Behind Some Big Free Switch 2 Updates

Panic Button, the developers behind several Nintendo Switch ports, recently shared their work on free updates for the new Switch 2 console. They explained on X (formerly Twitter) that Nintendo requested their help showcasing the console’s enhanced features while staying true to the original games. These updates include HDR support for titles like Arms, Super Mario Odyssey, and Bowser’s Fury, as well as GameShare functionality added to Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

Blackrock’s Big Move: Staked Ethereum ETF is Coming… Maybe?

So, guess what? Blackrock just registered a new Delaware statutory trust called the Ishares Staked Ethereum Trust. It’s their first step in launching a staking-focused Ethereum fund. Because why just invest in Ethereum when you can also earn rewards by… staking it? Genius, right?

New ‘Star Trek’ Movie Could End the Franchise’s Modern Era

As a huge Star Trek fan, I’ve been following Alex Kurtzman’s work with the franchise since J.J. Abrams’ 2009 film. He’s been a really central figure ever since, and his production company, Secret Hideout (founded in 2014), has been behind every Star Trek show starting with Discovery. I was reading on TrekCentral that their deal with Paramount is up in 2026, and people are wondering if it will be renewed. If not, it could mean a big shift in direction for the upcoming Star Trek movie – though honestly, things were already heading towards some changes anyway.