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‘Dunk the Halls’ 2026: Spurs vs. Knicks Christmas Day Game Gets Animated on Disney and ESPN Platforms

November 12, 2026 / / 0 Comments

When: Friday, December 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PST

Where to watch: ESPN2, Disney Channel, Disney+ and the ESPN app

Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up once again to present the 2026 edition of Dunk the Halls on Christmas Day, when the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the 2026 NBA Finals.

New this year:
Angel (Experiment 624) makes her first-ever Dunk the Halls appearance and headlines Angel’s Halftime Video Dance Party.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Angel and Stitch will take part in the game.

New “Main Street Memories” will revisit the dunk contest from the original Dunk the Halls and last year’s Christmas Parade.

New Hidden Mickeys, visual gags and Christmas memories from NBA stars will appear throughout the presentation.

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Disney’s ‘Lilo & Scratch’ Animated Short to Screen Before ‘Hexed’ in Theaters

June 26, 2026 / / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Stitch may have finally met his match in Scratch, a mischievous and mysterious cat who Lilo introduces as the newest member of their ‘ohana.

While Lilo runs off to do some errands, Stitch is left in charge of this chaotic creature who leaves a wake of destruction in its path.

The short combines hand-drawn and CG animation, along with watercolor backgrounds.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce.

Voice cast:
Chris Sanders as Stitch
Maia Kealoha as Lilo

Watch the Hexed trailer.

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Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Remake Premieres September 3 on Disney+

August 5, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: September 3, 2025.

Lilo & Stitch, which has grossed over $1 billion at the global box office, will make its Disney+ debut 103 days after its theatrical release.

Synopsis: Stitch, an alien “puppy,” brings chaos to Hawaii as he helps a lonely girl named Lilo heal her broken family.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.

Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) Arrives on Digital, Loaded with All-New Bonus Features; 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Releases Set for August 26

July 21, 2025 / / 0 Comments

Release date: July 22, 2025 (digital) and August 26, 2025 (physical).

The billion-dollar-grossing Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is now available to rent or purchase on Digital platforms.

For fans who prefer physical media, the film is also set to arrive in just over a month in both a standard Blu-ray Combo Pack and a collectible Steelbook edition

Synopsis: When a lonely girl named Lilo adopts Stitch, an alien “puppy,” Stitch helps to mend Lilo’s broken family — but not without wreaking hilarious havoc on the Hawaiian Islands.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.

Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.

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