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Disney has released the final trailer for its live-action adaptation of “Moana,” offering audiences a closer look at the reimagining of the 2016 animated hit ahead of its July 10 theatrical debut.

The preview highlights newcomer Catherine Lagaʻaia in the title role and features Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui, making him one of the few actors to reprise an animated Disney role in a live-action remake. The trailer is set to Maui’s signature number, “You’re Welcome,” and includes glimpses of “We Know the Way,” along with expanded action sequences and visual effects. The cast also includes John Tui as Chief Tui, Frankie Adams as Sina and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala.

Directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail, the film follows Moana as she leaves her island home of Motunui and journeys beyond the reef alongside Maui in an effort to restore prosperity to her people. The footage showcases returning fan favorites including Pua and Heihei, encounters with the Kakamora and the fiery Te Kā, and the return of the giant crab Tamatoa, voiced once again by Jemaine Clement.

Original “Moana” star Auliʻi Cravalho serves as an executive producer, while Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn and Hiram Garcia are among the producers. The film features songs by Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, who also composed the score. Writers Dana Ledoux Miller and Jared Bush, a co-writer of the original film, adapted the screenplay, with the filmmakers emphasizing the importance of celebrating Pacific Island culture and heritage throughout the project.

Moana is in theaters July 10; see the trailer: HERE.

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Family Guy is expanding its universe with an animated spinoff titled “Stewie,” which has received a two-season order from Fox Broadcasting Company and Hulu. The show is expected to debut during the 2027–2028 broadcast season, with episodes streaming the day after airing and also available internationally on Disney+.

Created by Seth MacFarlane and longtime collaborator Kirker Butler, the animated comedy will spotlight the Griffin family’s famously mischievous toddler, Stewie. MacFarlane will once again provide the character’s voice while serving as executive producer; while Butler will act as showrunner and executive producer alongside Kara Vallow.

The storyline follows Stewie after he’s expelled from his previous preschool and forced to attend a far less impressive replacement. The new class includes unfamiliar classmates and an eccentric 75-year-old classroom turtle known for having a peculiar theory about nearly everything. At first, everyone at the school — including Stewie — is miserable. That changes once Stewie begins using his collection of bizarre inventions to transport the group through time and across the universe, transforming dull school days into wildly unpredictable adventures.

“Stewie” will join Fox’s established lineup of long-running animated hits, including American Dad!, The Simpsons, and Bob’s Burgers. Those series — along with Family Guy — previously secured four-season renewals as part of a major deal extending their runs through 2029.

MacFarlane reacted to the news with his trademark dry humor: “I’d like to thank Fox for this incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to start pretending I’m collaborating closely with them on the show.”

Butler also shared a statement reflecting both gratitude and playful sarcasm: “I am honored and humbled that Seth, 20th Television Animation and Fox have trusted me with one of the most iconic animated characters in the history of television. I have known Seth for more than two decades, worked with him on half a dozen projects, and I am hopeful this is the one where he finally learns my name.”

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Apple TV+ has renewed its breakout hit series “Widow’s Bay” for a second season, just ahead of the show’s first-season finale — extending the run of one of the streamer’s most talked-about new original series.

A post on X reads: “Mayor Tom Loftis declares Widow’s Bay remains totally safe and open to visitors. #WidowsBay — Renewed for Season 2”

The series, created, executive produced and showrun by Katie Dippold, stars Emmy-winner Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis, whose efforts to revive a struggling New England island community are complicated by supernatural events that residents have long warned about. Directed in part by Hiro Murai, the show blends mystery, horror and comedy and has earned widespread praise since debuting in April.

Rhys leads an ensemble cast that includes Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey and Kingston Rumi Southwick. Additional episodes in the first season were directed by Ti West, Sam Donovan and Andrew DeYoung. The 10-episode inaugural season concludes June 17, with the renewal ensuring that the island’s mysteries will continue beyond the finale.

Announcing the renewal, Apple TV programming chief Matt Cherniss said audiences have embraced the series’ mysteries and humor, while Dippold teased, “Season 2 is about how everything is great on the island and there’s nothing to worry about.” Apple also revealed a new multi-year overall agreement with Dippold, further strengthening its relationship with the writer-producer.

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Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming mystery series I Will Find You, a suspenseful adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name.

The show centers on David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), a father wrongly convicted and imprisoned for the murder of his young son. His story takes a dramatic turn when he learns his child may still be alive. From there, he “embarks on a truth-finding mission that leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair,” pushing him toward a dangerous escape and a relentless search for answers.

The series also features Milo Ventimiglia along with a large ensemble including Logan Browning, Erin Richards, Jonathan Tucker, Chi McBride, Madeleine Stowe, and Clancy Brown. Showrunner Robert Hull co-created the series with Coben, adapted the story from the original novel. It follows other Coben adaptations on Netflix, including Missing You, Fool Me Once, Stay Close, The Stranger, and Safe (another adaptation in development is The Woods, starring Tom Bateman and Michelle Keegan.)

I Will Find You spans eight episodes and is set to premiere on June 18. See the trailer: HERE

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Uma Thurman is officially returning to “Dexter: Resurrection” for its second season, stepping back into the role of Charley in the Paramount+ series.

The follow-up season of the “Dexter” continuation will once again center on Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and his son Harrison (Jack Alcott). Thurman’s character, a former special operations officer, was introduced in Season 1 as a close associate of billionaire Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), who harbored a fascination with serial killers. By the end of the season, Charley had cut ties with Prater and left New York, choosing instead to care for her dying mother after feeling betrayed. While specific details about how Charley will re-enter the story are still under wraps, her reappearance suggests unfinished business following her dramatic exit.

Thurman’s return marks one of several major additions to the upcoming season. It has already been announced that Brian Cox will appear as Don Framt, also known as the infamous New York Ripper—a long-retired killer whose past crimes continue to haunt survivors. The character had been referenced earlier in the series when Dexter and Claudette Wallace uncovered files about him in Prater’s collection.

“Dexter: Resurrection” debuted on Paramount+ with Showtime in July 2025 and secured a renewal just a few months later. The show is led by original “Dexter” creative force Clyde Phillips, with Hall serving as both star and executive producer.

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A new DC-inspired drama, Lanterns, is slated to arrive on HBO Max on August 16, bringing a grounded, mystery-driven take on the Green Lantern universe.

HBO Max’s post on X reads: “Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light. #Lanterns premieres August 16 on HBO Max.”

The series centers on Hal Jordan, portrayed by Kyle Chandler, who takes rookie John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, under his wing as they navigate the responsibilities of being Green Lanterns. Their partnership leads them to a troubling case on Earth, where a murder in a quiet American town pulls them into a deeper, more unsettling investigation. Kelly Macdonald appears as the town’s tough-minded sheriff, while Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen round out the supporting cast.

The official teaser for the series captures the tone of the show: “Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light,” hinting at both the scale and intensity of the story. Blending cosmic elements with a grounded crime narrative, the series follows “two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery.”

Lanterns was co-created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with Mundy also serving as showrunner. Executive producers include James Gunn, Peter Safran, Ron Schmidt, and James Hawes, who directed the opening two episodes.

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