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Crostplay2 Creates a Remote-Controlled LEGO Wall-E

By Bill Smith May 23, 2026

Crostplay2 spent six months transforming the official LEGO Wall-E set into a robot that actually moves and responds on its own. Pixar fans everywhere know the official set looks perfect on a shelf yet stays completely still once assembled. Crostplay2 decided to change that completely by adding electronics, custom parts, and precise controls that bring the little trash-compacting character to life. The finished robot drives around smoothly, tilts its head, waves its arms, plays sounds from the movie, and even lights up in different patterns, all operated from a distance with a PlayStation 4 controller.

A Student Engineer Built His Own Walking Star Wars Droid

By Bill Smith May 15, 2026

Kayden Knapik set out to copy one of Disney’s BD-X droids from the Star Wars areas in their parks. He had no big budget and only basic robotics experience when he started his bachelor’s thesis project. The finished machine walks on two legs, turns on command, keeps its balance even when nudged, and moves its antennas to show feelings. All of it runs on parts bought online and printed at home.

Buzz, Woody, and Friends Take on Technology in New Toy Story 5 Trailer

By Bill Smith February 19, 2026

A new trailer for Toy Story 5 has been released, and it’s apparent what the toys are up against this time: tech that is silently stealing their space in the room (and their owners’ hearts). Here we are, right back in Bonnie’s room, with old friends attempting to navigate a world that has mostly moved on.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Full Trailer Arrives, Hits Theaters on May 22

By Bill Smith February 17, 2026

The full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has arrived, and it appears that this entire production will finally transition from small to big screen. The picture, directed by Jon Favreau, is set to enter theaters on May 22nd, 2026, with scenes shot in IMAX for added scale.

Andrew Stanton (Wall-E) Returns to Live-Action with ‘In the Blink of an Eye’, a Time-Spanning Sci-Fi Meditation

By Bill Smith February 3, 2026

Andrew Stanton, the renowned filmmaker behind WALL-E and Finding Nemo, has come back with live-action films after a decade-long hiatus. However, this time he has come back with a thought-provoking science fiction movie titled In the Blink of an Eye, featuring a blend of three vastly different stories over a large span of time. It hits Hulu beginning on February 27th, 2026.

Imagineers Showcase Disney’s Trackless Magic and How Ride Vehicles Dance Without a Single Rail

By Bill Smith January 28, 2026

Walt Disney Imagineering recently highlighted one of their most game-changing innovations: trackless ride systems. “Imagineer That!” delves further into Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, explaining how these vehicles move from zero to spin and groove with no visible tracks. The ride is incredibly effortless, despite the fact that below it is like a well tuned orchestra of perfection and unlimited potential waiting to be composed.

Marvel’s Wonder Man Arrives on Disney+ This Month, New Trailer Teases Simon and Trevor’s Friendship

By Bill Smith January 1, 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the major role of Simon Williams, a Hollywood actor hoping for his big break. Simon works as a stunt performer to make ends meet, auditioning for roles left and right, hoping to land the one that will alter his life. When he learns that a renowned director intends to remake the classic Wonder Man film, he sees an opportunity of a lifetime. He honestly believes he was supposed to play the role, unlike this walking Groot robot.

Marvel’s Quiet Storm Brews Inside New Avengers: Doomsday Thor Teaser Trailer

By Bill Smith December 31, 2025

In the latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer, Chris Hemsworth puts on his Thor war outfit for the last time, in a way that feels unlike anything we’ve seen before. Fans have been waiting an eternity for a look at fresh footage from the next major Avengers film, and this one delivers. Not only that, but it provides a very personal glimpse at the God of Thunder.

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Showcases Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) Return as Captain America

By Bill Smith December 23, 2025

The first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday is here, and it hits you right in the feels. This brief clip begins with a peaceful rural road set against a somewhat familiar countryside setting. Steve Rogers rolls up on a Triumph motorcycle, and we hear a piano rendition of the original Avengers theme playing in the background.

Disney Bets Big on OpenAI with $1 Billion Handshake to Unleash Characters in Sora

By Jackson Chung December 11, 2025

Disney’s boardroom made a surprise announcement this morning of a three-year agreement with OpenAI. More specifically, a $1 billion investment for a chunk of OpenAI shares as well as the licensing rights to over 200 of their most iconic characters. The entire thing is being thrown into OpenAI’s video tool called Sora, which enables you generate short films with only a text prompt.