Marvel's 'WandaVision' to premiere on Disney+ on Jan. 15

It's finally happening. The first Marvel Cinematic Universe series will be coming to Disney+ at the start of the year. WandaVision's first episode will stream on the service on January 15, 2021. The six-episode show will focus on the relationship between Scarlett Witch (played by Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) following the events of Avengers: Endgame. 

You can expect to see some familiar faces from MCU, including Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) from Thor and Thor: The Dark World and Agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) from Ant-Man and The Wasp. They will also be joined by Kathryn Hahn and Teyonah Parris, who will play the adult version of Monica Rambeau (featured in Captain Marvel).

Source: Engadget

Disney releases 'The Mandalorian' Season 1 recap ahead of Season 2 launch

Source: DisneyIf you need a refresher before the second season of The Mandalorian starts today, Disney has released a one-minute, forty-second recap video to prepare you for season 2 on its Disney+ streaming service. 

Disney describes the second season as "The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire." The Mandalorian stars Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, and Gina Carano.

Pixar's 'Soul' will head to Disney+ on Christmas Day

COVID-19 has affected everyday life, including going to cinemas. And so, Disney is adapting some of its releases to reach audiences who still aren't comfortable visiting movie theatres these days. Its new Pixar film Soul will be released exclusively on Disney+ on December 25 in markets where the streaming service is available. 

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Disney+ tests GroupWatch feature in Canada

Disney+ tests out GroupWatch feature (Source: SonicTheOWTHEEGE/Reddit)

Disney+ wants you to host viewing parties with fellow Disney+ subscribers with a feature it's testing out. The company calls it GroupWatch, and it's currently testing it out in Canada, with other markets getting GroupWatch in the fall. A new icon shows up on a film or TV show's title page, which prompts the new function. You can stream any content on the platform with up to six people as long as everyone is Disney+ subscribers. It's not an industry-first feature as other streaming services offer it, too. But it's still good to have the option on Disney's platform.

Source: The Verge