Category: Disney
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2023. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: “Our results this quarter reflect the significant progress we’ve made over the past year,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney…
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Disney+ Announces Holiday Programming
2023 Happy Holidays Collection Features Beloved Classics and Timeless Disney+ Originals “The Santa Clauses” Season Two, “Dashing Through the Snow,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” “Home Alone,” “Christmas with Walt Disney,” and More Subscribers Can Also Enjoy The Biggest Streaming Premieres of the Holiday Season Including “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Indiana Jones and…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
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A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…
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Hugh Johnston Named Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has named Hugh Johnston as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Johnston is currently the vice chairman and CFO of food and beverage giant PepsiCo. He succeeds Christine McCarthy, who stepped down earlier this year. He starts December 4 and will relocate from New York to California. Kevin…
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Disney100: The Exhibition to Open in May 2024 at Union Station in Kansas City
Walt Disney’s roots can be traced back to Chicago, Marceline, and Kansas City, but it’s in Kansas City where Walt walked as a young boy and again as a budding entrepreneur. Recently, Union Station officials, alongside representatives from the Walt Disney Archives, announced the opening date for the Kansas City run of Disney100: The Exhibition – presented…
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Disney100 Train Set by Lionel Now Available on shopDisney
The Disney100 Train Set by Lionel is now available on shopDisney. This is a must-have set for any Disney lover who also happens to love trains. It is another addition to the line of merchandise that has been released for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Details about this train set can be…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘Echo’ to Launch Simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu on January 10, 2024
No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must…
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Disney Leads the Competition with 93 Children’s and Family Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned the top spot for nominations at the 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, according to the list released today by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a whopping 93 nods, Disney topped its nearest competitor, Netflix, who earned 61 nominations. The recognitions came from television…
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New Short, “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song,” Now on Disney+
“Now And Then” Music Video, Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Peter Jackson, to Launch on Disney+ November 3 BURBANK, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles…
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Coming to Disney+ on December 1
The final chapter of the Indiana Jones series will soon be joining the other Indiana Jones films on Disney+. On December 1st, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. Along with the arrival of the film on Disney+, a feature-length documentary called Timeless Heroes will be debuting as…
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Be Glad for the Plaid on shopDisney
With the holiday season almost upon us, shopDisney is showcasing some of its holiday plaid offerings. This includes a Minnie Ear Headband and a plaid Mickey Mouse Plaid Loungefly Mini Backback. Both of these offerings can be seen below along with some other options which can be found on shopDisney. This post contains affiliate links…
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Disney-Themed Delivery Helps Kids at Children’s Hospitals Nationwide Get into the Halloween Spirit
This Halloween season, The Walt Disney Company collaborated with the non-profit Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver Disney-themed costumes, wheelchair covers, toys, and books to children’s hospitals nationwide. To celebrate the delivery, pediatric patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington were treated to a fun-filled day of films, costumes, and a chance to meet Mickey Mouse himself.…
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Disney Legends Burny Mattinson and Richard Sherman Add a Dash of Magic to Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original short film Once Upon a Studio welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers—in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation—to celebrate 10 decades of storytelling, artistry, and technological achievements. Directed and written by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen, Once Upon…
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Disney+ Expands Advertising Automation and Measurement Capabilities, 10 Months After Successful AVOD Launch
Approaching the one-year anniversary of its ad-supported tier, Disney+ has doubled down on delivering deeper ways for advertisers to reach audiences at scale with the most flexible solutions in the industry. Advanced audience targeting; additional programmatic marketplaces; expanded ad formats and enriched measurement across verification, identity, effectiveness and attribution are now all available on the service. “Consistent with…
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Disney Releases First Look at Rachel Zegler’s Snow White as it Delays the Film’s Release Date
Disney has released the first look at Rachel Zegler in the title role of Disney’s Snow White. Along with releasing this image, Disney also announced that the film’s release will be delayed by a year. The film’s release date will be moved from March 22, 2024 to March 21, 2025. The image shows Zegler’s Snow…
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Donate to Make-A-Wish® Kids this Holiday Season in Partnership with Amazon, Disney, and ‘Wish’
From now through the end of the year, it is possible to send a little extra love directly to a Make-A-Wish® kid! Amazon is partnering with Disney and Make-A-Wish® on the “Wish Together” campaign, which celebrates the newest Disney animated film Wish, coming to theaters on November 22. Keeping with the theme of the film—which…
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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New Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Cover to Feature Disney ‘Wish’
D23 has revealed the next cover for its Disney Twenty-Three magazine and quite appropriately it will be showcasing the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish. There will also be features found inside that cover The Marvels, the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and an interview with Muppet performer Dave Goelz as he…
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New ‘Wish’ Featurette Digs Into Villain Song
Disney has released a new featurette for its upcoming movie Wish. The featurette takes a look at the villain song, This is the Thanks I Get. The song is sung by voice actor Chris Pine, who brings the villain named King Magnifico to life. Check out the featurette here. Disney’s Wish Official Description Be careful what you…
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New ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Trailer Released
Original Family Holiday Comedy Starring Lil Rel Howery and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to Debut November 17, 2023, Exclusively on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (October 25, 2023) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for the original family holiday comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” which will debut November 17, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. A hilarious and touching story about…
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New Who, New Home! Disney+ Reveals Trailer For New ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials Starring David Tennant And Catherine Tate
First Of Three Specials Premieres Nov. 25 New Season To Premiere In 2024 BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2023) Last fall, Disney Branded Television and the BBC announced that they had joined forces to bring fan-favorite series “Doctor Who” to a global audience. Today, the trailer and premiere dates were revealed for the three new “Doctor…
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Last Call for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Oct. 17, 2023 – America’s teens have a couple of more weeks to try to dream big next year at Walt Disney World Resort. On October 31, applications close for Disney Dreamers Academy, a four-day career workshop designed for Black teens and students from underrepresented communities. Anyone interested in applying or…
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Trailer Released for ‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red’
A trailer has been released for LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red ahead of the special’s arrival on Disney+ on Friday, October 27, 2023. This trailer shows some of Earth’s mightiest heroes in LEGO form. Along with releasing the trailer, a poster is also available for the program. LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red Official Description LEGO…