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Yahoo
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Judy, Nick attend therapy in 'Zootopia 2'
July 30 (UPI) -- Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a new trailer for Zootopia 2, its sequel to the 2016 animated film Zootopia. The preview, which dropped Wednesday, features the rabbit Judy (Ginnifer Goodwin) and her police department partner, fox Nick (Jason Bateman), in group therapy. "We are functioning fine, better than fine," Judy says, adding they don't need to be there. Their boss, Chief Bogo (Idris Elba), thinks differently, however, and forces them to attend the therapy program. "It doesn't take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis," an official synopsis reads. The voice cast also includes Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster and Quinta Brunson. The film arrives in theaters Nov. 26. Solve the daily Crossword
Gizmodo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The New ‘Zootopia 2' Trailer Puts Nick and Judy Through Therapy
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a closer look at its upcoming animated sequel film, Zootopia 2. While this isn't our first look at the sequel to the 2016 Academy Award-winning film, the latest Zootopia 2 trailer offers more than just a catchy beat and character concepts. We now have a glimpse of the story. This time, rookie cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) are fresh off solving the biggest case in Zootopia history. Their next adventure leads them directly into a partner counseling program. Contrary to the internet's immediate speculation about the previously released image of Judy and Nick in therapy—suggesting it stemmed from meme-driven romantic troubles and a craving for Arby's (if you know, you know)—the real reason for their therapy sessions was an order from Chief Bogo (Idris Elba). Chief Bogo believed that the buddy cop duo still had some improvements to make before they could become a solid team. A stepping stone toward increasing their synchronization is a therapy session officiated by a quokka named Dr. Fuzzby (Quinta Brunson). It doesn't take long for the trailer to gain some momentum, showcasing that the ultimate test of their teamwork isn't set in a therapy room but out on the field in the heat of another dangerous mystery waiting to be solved. This time, Zootopia 2's central enigma revolves around the arrival of a venomous snake named Gary De'Snake, voiced by Ke Huy Quan. Throughout the trailer, Nick and Judy are seen following Gary as he claims he needs help to reunite with his family. The duo will likely face the challenge of defending the city while assisting the anxious snake in reconnecting with his relatives, all while trying to avoid conflicts along the way. Just in case you needed a reminder of who else from Hollywood will be reprising their roles in the film, here's a quick rundown of the who's who in Zootopia 2, including the actors returning alongside the likes of Goodwin, Bateman, Elba, and songstress Shakira. Zootopia 2 is the latest installment in Disney's 2023-era strategy to produce sequels to its most successful projects. Outside of Zootopia 2, other film projects in the works include a new Toy Story movie and additional Frozen sequel films. 'It's been an absolute joy to reteam with so many actors who made the first film so special, and exciting to expand the world with our phenomenal new cast members,' director/writer Jared Bush and chief creative officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios wrote in a press release. 'I can't wait for audiences to see what other surprises we have in store in this brand-new adventure.' Zootopia 2 releases in theaters on November 26. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
CNN
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Walt Disney comes to life on stage
Walt Disney comes to life on stage Seven years in the making, Walt Disney himself comes to life in a new, groundbreaking attraction at Disneyland. As an animatronic, the founder moves and speaks to the audience, all with a special twinkle in his eye. 01:39 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 17 videos Walt Disney comes to life on stage Seven years in the making, Walt Disney himself comes to life in a new, groundbreaking attraction at Disneyland. As an animatronic, the founder moves and speaks to the audience, all with a special twinkle in his eye. 01:39 - Source: CNN Crocodile gets caught underneath moving truck A bystander captured video of a crocodile caught underneath a truck driving through high water in Australia at Kakadu National Park. 00:25 - Source: CNN Beyoncé brings out Destiny's Child during final show Beyoncé reunited Destiny's Child during her concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland joining her on stage to perform a medley of the group's biggest hits, as part of her final Cowboy Carter show. 00:45 - Source: CNN Gwyneth Paltrow joins Astronomer as temporary spokesperson Actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a new ad for Astronomer, the tech firm whose former CEO and human resources chief were caught in an awkward moment on a Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert last week. Paltrow is the ex-wife of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. 00:51 - Source: CNN 'South Park' skewers Trump after signing new Paramount deal In their first episode of the season, the creators of "South Park" mocked President Donald Trump and Paramount after they just signed a new $1.5 billion contract. Paramount is looking to merge with Skydance Media and needs the Trump-influenced FCC to approve the deal. 01:24 - Source: CNN Hot Chinese brands are coming to America Chinese brands like Luckin Coffee, Pop Mart, and HEYTEA are expanding in the United States, despite the ongoing trade war. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich and Marc Stewart report from two different continents on why the companies covet American customers. 02:10 - Source: CNN Fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Fans have gathered in Ozzy Osbourne's hometown to pay tribute to the former Black Sabbath singer, who died yesterday at the age of 76. One of them told CNN's Salma Abdelaziz that Osbourne will 'live on forever in his music.' 01:07 - Source: CNN Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76-years-old Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, has died aged 76. CNN's Stephanie Elam looks back at the legendary career as the Godfather of Heavy Metal. 03:05 - Source: CNN Missing child case from 46 years ago reopened A federal appeals court overturned the verdict of Pedro Hernandez, the bodega worker who was found guilty in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering Etan Patz in 1979. Patz was 6 years old when he disappeared on the first day he was allowed to walk alone to his school bus stop in New York City. 01:50 - Source: CNN Tesla Diner opens in Los Angeles The first Tesla Diner opened on Monday in Los Angeles to a crowd of customers. The restaurant has Tesla chargers, a robot that serves popcorn and a drive-in movie theater. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he plans to build more diners in the future if this location succeeds. 00:58 - Source: CNN Is Coca-Cola with cane sugar healthier? Coca-Cola will launch a new soda in the US made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. CNN's Jacqueline Howard looks at the difference between the two sweeteners. 01:29 - Source: CNN Stephen Colbert addresses 'The Late Show' cancellation 'Cancel culture has gone too far,' Stephen Colbert told the audience as he began his first post-cancellation episode of 'The Late Show.' The host went on to fire back at Trump's Truth Social post celebrating the announcement by CBS. The episode also featured cameos by late night talk show hosts including Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, John Oliver and Seth Meyers. 01:24 - Source: CNN Malcolm-Jamal Warner's impact on Black community Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Cliff Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica where he was on vacation with family, according to authorities. Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department told CNN that Warner was swimming Sunday at Playa Grande de Cocles in Limon province when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean, where the Red Cross later declared him dead. CNN's Lisa Respers France reports. 00:59 - Source: CNN International visitors to US will pay new fee CNN's Richard Quest explains how the Trump administration enacted a bill that will require international visitors to pay a new 'visa integrity fee' of $250 dollars. The fee will apply to all visitors who are required to obtain nonimmigrant visas to enter the US. 01:36 - Source: CNN Pilot apologizes after making hard turn to avoid B-52 bomber A pilot flying a Delta Air Lines regional jet apologized to his passengers on Friday after making an 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid hitting a US Air Force B-52 bomber, audio shared on TikTok from the incident shows. SkyWest Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the close call. 01:08 - Source: CNN Comparing Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods Scottie Scheffler's win at the Open has drawn comparisons to the great Tiger Woods. CNN Sports' Patrick Snell has taken a look at some interesting stats that show Scheffler's on course for greatness. 00:38 - Source: CNN Coldplay's Chris Martin warns concertgoers Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, could be heard warning the audience about cameras at a concert in Madison, Wisconsin. 00:50 - Source: CNN
Qatar Tribune
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Former Qatar-resident Dr Muqeem Khan bridges design and healing
Former Qatar-resident Dr Muqeem Khan is an internationally acclaimed transdisciplinary designer, educator, and herbal medicine practitioner whose work bridges Hollywood's visual effects, academic innovation, and Unani healing traditions. Dr Khan brings over a decade of academic leadership to Qatar, shaping design education as Associate Professor at Northwestern University (2010–2014) and Assistant Professor at VCU (2005–2010). His global career bridges continents and disciplines—from VFX contributions to George of the Jungle, Flubber, Armageddon, and Final Fantasy at Walt Disney and Square USA, to founding Hakeem Mursaleen Pvt Ltd, which integrates Unani medicine with preventive care. A PhD graduate from Charles Sturt University and recipient of Qatar's $1 million NPRP grant as Lead Principal Investigator, Dr Khan continues to inspire through multimedia design, indigenous knowledge systems, and holistic healthcare. Unani (Greek) medicine is one of the few ancient healing systems still practiced today. Medicine runs in Dr Khan's blood; it's a family tradition passed down from his father. His father, Hakeem Mursaleen, was a respected figure in this field. After a transformative year as a professor at the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Dr Khan, a design visionary and Unani herbalist, returned to Karachi to uplift communities through his holistic health clinics and dynamic teaching at Aga Khan University. In a recent online interview with the Qatar Tribune, Khan shared insightful reflections on his dual journey as an academic and a practitioner of herbal medicine. Excerpts. You spent nearly a decade in Qatar, how did that experience shape you personally and professionally? My nine years in Qatar were transformative. I arrived with ink-stained fingers from the old fingerprinting process, and watched the country evolve into a tech-driven society. As an academic and designer at VCUarts and Northwestern University in Qatar, I contributed to shaping its creative and knowledge economy. Qatar didn't just offer me a career, it redefined me. As I often say: 'Qatar transformed me from a dreamer with ink-stained fingers to a designer of its knowledge economy.' How did your father's legacy and your early interests shape your path in both herbal medicine and design? My father's mastery of herbal medicine and calligraphy began in Delhi, rooted in a rich family tradition. After partition, he moved to Karachi with support from Hakeem Muhammad Saeed, evolving from pharmacist to practicing Hakeem. Named after the legendary Hakeem Muqeem of Delhi, I was expected to carry on that legacy—while cultivating my own passion for design. In 9th grade, my first computer sparked a love for digital creativity. I designed credits for a Gul Gee documentary, won art awards in Karachi and Geneva, and earned degrees in Interior and Industrial Design from The Ohio State University. Before finishing my master's, I joined Walt Disney as a Special Effects Artist, with my first major project being the digital elephant in George of the Jungle. Can you walk us through your journey from Hollywood to herbal medicine and academia? After years in Hollywood's VFX industry, I returned to family and taught design at the University of Sharjah for five years while studying Unani medicine under my father. I later served as Associate Professor at VCU and Northwestern University in Qatar. During a research residency in Australia, a call from my father reignited my commitment to Unani medicine. With formal education and a government license already secured, I pursued a PhD at Charles Sturt University to integrate traditional healing with design. This shift led to my clinical practice in Unani diagnosis and treatment. I now teach design thinking at Aga Khan University and work as a registered herbalist in FB Area and DHA, Karachi—merging Unani medicine, speculative design, and digital visual culture in a human-centered approach. What was your PhD about, and how does it involve multidisciplinary studies? My doctoral research explored Speculative Design as a tool to engage with intangible cultural heritage, oral traditions, rituals, and tacit knowledge like Unani pulse diagnosis. By bridging design with ancestral epistemologies, I aimed to reframe these practices within modern academic and digital contexts. This included examining how Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms such knowledge into digital intangible heritage, a focus now recognised by UNESCO. How does pulse reading diagnose disease? The pulse reflects both body and emotion. Originating from Hippocrates' four humors and refined by Galen, ancient physicians read its patterns—frog-like, mouse-like—to diagnose. My father compared it to a sitar string: 'Learn to read it, and you'll understand a person completely.' What is the philosophy behind the Unani medicinal system? Unani medicine emphasises restoring the body's natural balance, considering individual temperament—hot, cold, moist, or dry—alongside lifestyle, digestion, and emotional well-being. Based on the four humors (Safra, Balgham, Soda, Khoon), it parallels systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, relying on deep observation over lab tests. What's the core difference between Unani and other systems? Unani medicine treats root causes through a holistic mind-body-spirit approach. I think it should not compete with allopathy but complement it, especially where surgery or emergency care is needed. Together, both systems can offer more comprehensive healthcare. What else would you like to achieve in your life, and how does it relate to your work? I aspire to advance Unani medicine through the Hakeem Mursaleen Foundation ( inspired by my father's legacy and my journey in design and healing. The foundation seeks to preserve Unani's holistic principles, offering educational programs, awareness about health and lifestyle diseases, digital archives, and community help in Karachi and beyond. By blending traditional knowledge with design innovation, I aim to create culturally resonant, human-centered healthcare solutions that promote wellness globally.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Streaming Is Crowded: Why FuboTV Is Still in the Game
Key Points FuboTV's subscriber and revenue growth is going the wrong way. Disney's deal could be the turning point. Fubo still has to prove it can stand on its own two feet. 10 stocks we like better than fuboTV › FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) has never been shy about its ambitions -- providing a live-TV streaming platform built for sports fans, cord-cutters, and viewers who still want to surf channels without a cable box. But bold plans alone don't pay the bills. And, for quite some time now, neither has Fubo. Although the company carved a niche for itself in live sports streaming, its subscriber numbers have been falling, profits have been missing, and the path forward is a little foggy. Still, a recent deal with Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) could be the spark Fubo needs. It may not be enough to save the streaming service stock entirely, but it gives the company something it's lacked for a while: momentum. And for investors with patience, that could be enough to matter. Subscriber slippage and red ink Let's start with the bad news first. In the first quarter of 2025, Fubo's North American paid subscriber count fell to 1.47 million, down from 1.676 million just three months prior. Revenue in the region ticked up slightly to $408 million, but that growth came as free cash flow remained deep in negative territory at $62 million. Outside North America, the story wasn't much better. International subscribers dropped 11% year over year, with segment revenue flatlining around $8.4 million. The momentum that once made Fubo a promising growth stock has, it seems, all but stalled. Guidance for Q2 expected revenue to dip to as low as $340 million, another 10% decline. Things seem rough. So why isn't this the end? Enter Disney Now, the good news. In January, Fubo announced a surprise agreement with Walt Disney. The entertainment giant and its partners agreed to pay $220 million and provide a $145 million term loan to acquire a whopping 70% of Fubo. While the two live TV businesses will continue to operate separately, the deal brings them under the same umbrella, creating a combined footprint that's expected to serve more than 6.2 million North American subscribers. It's exactly the kind of deal that Fubo needs, for it gives it three things it hasn't quite enjoyed: scale, capital, and content leverage. It also gives Disney a stronger foothold in the live streaming TV space, a market it's not exactly dominating. Although live TV streaming has about 20.9 million paid subscribers in the U.S., only about 4.6 million are subscribed to Hulu+ Live TV. Nearly double that number (about 8 million) belong to Alphabet's YouTube TV, a subscriber base that's projected to outsize legacy TV distributers like Charter Communications by 2026, according to Forbes. It's not clear yet whether combining with FuboTV will move the needle against YouTube TV, but it at least gets Disney back in the conversation. Will the deal save Fubo? Although the Disney agreement would offer scale and stability, it's not a done deal just yet. And even if it closes, it won't fix Fubo overnight. So, at this point in the game, it's worth asking: What does Fubo's future look like without Disney? Let's start with the fundamentals. Fubo already took big steps to tighten its operations. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) improved by $37 million year over year in Q1. Free cash flow is negative, but it's trending in the right direction, having improved by $9.3 million since the first quarter of last year. Even with these gains, however, the picture isn't ideal. Guidance for Q2 implies a continued drop in subscribers and revenue. And with total content costs rising industrywide, it's unclear how long Fubo can sustain its programming lineup without the negotiating power that comes from scale. Competing with tech giants like Alphabet or legacy players like Comcast requires either a massive subscriber base or deep pockets. And Fubo has neither. In that light, the Disney partnership looks more and more like a necessity. Without it, Fubo may still have a path to profitability. But it's a narrow one, and any misstep could knock it off course. A calculated gamble FuboTV isn't for the faint of heart. The company is still bleeding cash, subscriber trends are headed south, and the success of the Disney deal is far from guaranteed. But that deal is also the best chance Fubo's ever had to become something sustainable. It offers a path, maybe not to greatness, but at least to stability. If you're an investor who can tolerate risk and wait for the deal to execute, this might be a compelling time to buy in. Should you invest $1,000 in fuboTV right now? 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