Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney’s New Drama “Safety” to Debut on Disney+ in December
From Academy Award®-Nominated Filmmaker Reginald Hudlin With An Original Soundtrack Featuring Score By Grammy®-Winning Marcus Miller And A Track Written And Performed By Grammy®-Winning Artist H.E.R. BURBANK, Calif. (November 13, 2020) — Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and key art for its new film, “Safety”, inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey, a young man facing a…
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The Walt Disney Company Board Decides To Forgo Next Semi-Annual Cash Dividend
BURBANK, Calif., November 12, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced that it will not declare a semi-annual cash dividend for the second half of fiscal 2020, in light of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the Company’s decision to prioritize investment in its direct-to-consumer initiatives. Forward Looking Statements…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2020
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2020. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was a loss of $0.39 compared to income of $0.43 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), diluted EPS for…
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Disney+ Nears 74 Million Subscribers
One year ago today Disney+ was launched. Today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that Disney’s streaming service has grown to nearly 74 million subscribers. The news came via an earnings call from Disney. The exceptional growth for Disney+ is a bright spot for the company that has been hit hard in its theme parks and…
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Disney Expects Disneyland Resort to Remain Closed Through End of Year
Today on an earnings call Disney shared that they expect the Disneyland Resort will stay closed through the end of the year or first fiscal quarter. The news came from Disney CFO Christine McCarthy on the call. Disney CEO also voiced his disappointment in the inability of the Disneyland Resort to reopen due to California’s…
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Disney Springs Gets Into the Spirit of the Season with Christmas Tree Stroll
The holidays are in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. With that comes special cavalcades, character costumes, decorations, food, and merchandise around the resort. Disney Springs has done some special things this year to get into the spirit of the season regarding how it has decorated. While there is no Christmas Tree Trail this…
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Disney Begins Annual Toys for Tots Drive
The Disneyland Resort has begun its annual Toys for Tots Drive. This annual tradition brings joy to children in underserved communities during the holidays. This year Disney is joined by Neil Patrick Harris to bring holiday magic to these kids. From now through December 13, 2020 you can donate toys at shopDisney.com/ToysForTots or bring new…
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Disney+ Releases Inside Pixar Trailer!
DISNEY+ RELEASES FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR “INSIDE PIXAR” A SHORT FORM DOCUSERIES PREMIERING NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY+ BURBANK, Calif. (November 11, 2020) Disney+ shared the trailer for its new original docuseries “Inside Pixar,” premiering on November 13. The series consists of four collections with five short stories in each collection, centered around a central theme. The first collection…
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Godmothered to Premiere on Disney+ Just in Time to Add Extra Magic to the Holidays
Today it was announced that Godmothered will be premiering on Disney+ on December 4th. This Christmas comedy stars Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell. The new film is set at Christmas time and is about Eleanor (Jillian Bell), a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training who discovers that her profession is facing extinction. Rather than just give up…
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Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities Exhibit to Open at The Walt Disney Family Museum on November 12th
“Tomorrow will be better as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life.” —Walt Disney “Veterans are the light at the tip of the candle, illuminating the way for the whole nation. If veterans can achieve awareness, transformation, understanding and peace, they can share with the rest of society the…
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Anybody Like Brownies? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1106 (#529)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Before we get into all of the news of the week though, it’s time to talk about Brownies ahead of CHOC Children’s Brownie Day on Friday the 13th in Orange County, CA! You won’t want to miss it!…
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Disney+ Shares “Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” Trailer Before Series Premieres on Mickey’s Birthday – November 18, 2020
BURBANK, Calif. (November 10, 2020) — Today Disney+ gave fans a new look at its animated short series “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” before it premieres on Mickey Mouse’s birthday, November 18, 2020. In “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse,” it’s nothing but fun and excitement for Mickey and his best pals – Minnie,…
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Disneyland Resort to Furlough More Employees as Closure Continues On
As the Disneyland Resort continues to remain closed due to the impacts of COVID-19, more furloughs have been announced. In a letter sent out by Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock announced a new round of furloughs. They will be impacting executives, salaried, and hourly employees. How many cast members will be impacted isn’t known at…
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Support CHOC Children’s Hospital and Enjoy Brownies on Friday the 13th!
This Friday is CHOC Children’s Brownie Day in Orange County, CA. This special day allows people to satisfy a sweet tooth and also help support an incredible cause. Visit any Chick-fil-A in Orangy County, CA on Friday the 13th, purchase an individual Brownie(s) and all of the proceeds will go to benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital.…
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“On Pointe”, An Original Docu-Series Capturing a Season in the School of American Ballet in New York City, Premieres December 18 on Disney+
New Series From Executive Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard BURBANK, Calif. (November 9, 2020) Disney+ announced today that the complete original six-part docu-series “On Pointe” will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, December 18, 2020. On Pointe captures a season in New York City’s world renowned School of American Ballet (SAB). Featuring unprecedented access to…
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Disney Unveils New Animated Short and Mickey Mouse Plush in Continued Disney and Make-A-Wish 40th Anniversary Celebration
For 40 years, Make-A-Wish and Disney have partnered closely together to help bring hope, joy, and magic to children who so desperately need it. Recently, Disney launched its Wishes Come True Blue color collection. Today, Disney announced a new Mickey Mouse plush, with donations going to Make-A-Wish as well with this. Along with the plush,…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Reveals Ride Vehicles for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!
Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley unveiled what the ride vehicles for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will look like when the attraction opens at EPCOT. The look at the attraction reveals blue ride vehicles with a paint scheme to shows rockets that have been whizzing through the galaxy and showing the wear from the…
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Celebrations Around the Globe – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five stories from the world of Disney and geek! This week, there is a lot to celebrate! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, starting on November 19th guests will be able to once again visit Disney California Adventure when they…
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Magic Kingdom’s The Hall of Presidents Presumably to Get Update as Joe Biden Elected President
Today it was announced that Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States. With the projected election of a new president, the show will presumably continue the tradition of updating this show to incorporate the president. This would include a new speech that a new President Biden would give within the…
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Disney is Bringing Live-Action Mulan Coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD and Animated Mulan to 4K Ultra HD!
Disney is releasing both its live-action and animated versions of Mulan on 4K Ultra HD on November 10th. Along with that, the live-action version of Mulan will be also released on Blu-Ray and DVD after initially being released on Disney+ earlier this year. The release of the live-action Mulan will be the first opportunity for fans to bring…
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Muppets Return to Magic Kingdom
The Muppets have returned to the Magic Kingdom as it begins its holiday season. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo (and chickens of course), and Sam Eagle have all returned for the merriest time of the year. Today, guests visiting Liberty Square saw Kermit and the gang in the windows they once inhabited for The Muppets…
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Imagineer Tracy Eck Recognized by Themed Entertainment Association for Artistic Direction, Design and Performance Quality
Disneyland Paris Imagineering Tracy Eck has been honored by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) as a TEA Master. Eck has worked in the theme park world for 29 years in the world of artistic direction. At Disneyland Paris, she has been training, mentoring, and inspiring young designers for years. Now she is being recognized for…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates the Heart and Soul of Pixar’s New Feature with Pete Docter, Tina Fey, and Jamie Foxx
AND TRENT REZNOR, ATTICUS ROSS, AND JON BATISTE TALK EXCLUSIVELY WITH D23 ABOUT CRAFTING THE MUSIC FOR THE NEW MOVIE COMING TO DISNEY+ PLUS, VENTURE AROUND THE WORLD WITH DISNEY PARKS TO EXPLORE THE RATATOUILLE-THEMED ATTRACTION COMING TO EPCOT, HONG KONG DISNEYLAND’S NEW CASTLE, AND THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE BURBANK, Calif. –…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer and Key Art for Upcoming LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special!
Today Disney+ released a trailer along with key art for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. This special will be premiering on Tuesday, November 17th on Disney’s streaming service. This will be the first new LEGO special to debut on Disney+ and will continue a collaboration that has been a lot of fun to watch between Lucasfilm…