Animation News: Goofy Shorts, Emma Stone's Cruella Sequel, and Theme Park Updates

New Goofy Shorts and Animated Features

• 💡 The new Goofy shorts, "How to Stay at Home," are described as very short (around 60 seconds each) and lacking in gags, despite beautiful animation.
• 🎯 In contrast, "Bell Boys" and "I Heart Mickey" from "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse" are highlighted as genuinely funny and entertaining, with praise for Chris Diamantopoulos's voice work.
• 🔑 The discussion also touches on the simultaneous release of "Paw Patrol" on Paramount Plus and the potential for "Hotel Transylvania 4" to move to Netflix due to the current release landscape.

Disney and Studio Deal Updates

• 🚀 Emma Stone is confirmed to return for a "Cruella" sequel, with director Craig Gillespie and writer Tony McNamara also returning.
• 💰 This comes amid discussions about dual releases and renegotiated deals, similar to Dwayne Johnson's experience with "Jungle Cruise."
• ⚠️ The "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" movie has reportedly been put on hold while new talent is sought.
• 📈 The "SpongeBob" franchise has received a massive renewal order, with 52 new episodes spread across "SpongeBob SquarePants," "The Patrick Star Show," and "Kamp Koral."

Animation and Entertainment Industry News

• 🎬 Seth MacFarlane has expressed dissatisfaction with "Family Guy" airing on Fox, referencing his deal with NBC Universal.
• 💰 Matt Stone and Trey Parker have signed a massive $900 million deal with ViacomCBS, extending "South Park" through its 30th season.
• 🌟 "What If...?" is praised for its writing and voice cast, with a particularly exciting upcoming episode mentioned.
• 🔊 Idris Elba has joined the voice cast of "Sonic 2" as Knuckles.

Theme Park Experiences and Attractions

• 🎢 Drew Taylor shares his recent visit to Disneyland, noting the park hop experience and the understaffing of attractions.
• 🏰 He also discusses walking through Avengers Campus, comparing it unfavorably to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and noting the lack of shade.
• 🐶 Taylor also details his experience on "The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash" ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, praising its elaborate animatronic-filled queue and innovative use of screens and projection mapping.
• 🗣️ Harrison Ford makes a non-speaking appearance in a theme park attraction, similar to his role in the Indiana Jones Adventure.