Wildwood teaser brings fantasy novel to life

Laika Studios has released the teaser for Wildwood, a stop-motion animated fantasy film based on the novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis.

The story follows Prue McKeel and Curtis Mehlberg as they try to rescue Prue’s baby brother after he is kidnapped by crows and taken into a magical forest near Portland. The film features Laika’s signature handcrafted stop-motion animation, mixed with CGI for larger fantasy sequences.

Peyton Elizabeth Lee voices Prue alongside Jacob Tremblay, with a cast including Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett. Directed by Travis Knight, the film releases in theatres on October 23.

The Rings of Power returns with Season 3

Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on Prime Video on November 11.

Set several years after Season 2, the new chapter follows the War of the Elves and Sauron as Middle-earth falls deeper into conflict. The story will explore Sauron’s growing power and the battles threatening the future of the kingdoms.

According to Amazon MGM Studios, the fantasy series continues to attract millions of viewers worldwide. The first season premiered in 2022, followed by Season 2 in 2024.

The Immersive Adventure returns

Disney will launch Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure in 2027, bringing the world of the films to life through an interactive theatrical experience in London.

Produced by Secret Cinema and TodayTix, the attraction will recreate Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl with live performances, sword fights, music, stunts and interactive sets aboard the Black Pearl and in Tortuga.

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has earned more than $4.5 billion worldwide. While a sixth film remains in development, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has said the studio still hopes to bring back Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow.

Published in Dawn, Young World, May 30th, 2026