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

'The Mandalorian' to premiere on Disney+ on Oct. 30

Since the production team behind The Mandalorian was able to work remotely, the Star Wars show can keep to its schedule. Disney announced on Twitter that its second season will premiere on October 30. It'll resume the weekly release schedule of the first season. There's no trailer for now, but we're hoping to get a teaser soon. The Mandalorian will be the first big show the streaming service will debut in months. Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was supposed to debut over the summer, but COVID-19 delayed the production.

Source: The Verge