Category: DAPs Magic News
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Hulu Acquires ‘Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story’ and Will Debut it in January 2024
HULU ACQUIRES DOCUMENTARY SHORT, “RELIGHTING CANDLES: THE TIM SULLIVAN STORY” EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MELISSA MCCARTHY & BEN FALCONE The Oscar qualified documentary short “Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story,” co-directed by Zeberiah Newman and Michiel Thomas will debut on Hulu January 19 LOS ANGELES, CA (December 2023) — Hulu announced today the U.S. acquisition of Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone’s executive produced documentary short film, “Relighting…
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20th Century Studios’ Epic Sci-Fi Action Thriller “The Creator” to Debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu
20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” the epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards which was released in theaters September 29, will debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu. The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between…
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Walt Disney World Resort Rings in the Holidays with Soulful Delights
Guests can “Celebrate Soulfully’’ this holiday season with festive music, lively entertainment and magical offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Dec. 12, 2023) – The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort where guests are enjoying enchanting experiences, cultural immersions and general merrymaking that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art…
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Disney+ Debuts Teaser Trailer For ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson Light Up The Iconic London Eye to Mark their Debut as The Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s Companion Executive Producer Russell T Davies joined Gatwa and Gibson at a Special London Screening
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Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market Bring Holiday Magic to Anaheim Residents
(Anaheim, Calif.) Dec. 11, 2023 — Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to residents at community events throughout December in support of three Anaheim nonprofit organizations: Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center, Anaheim Family YMCA and Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth). The series of community events kicked off on Dec. 7…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 27 Golden Globe Award® nominations across its content brands and studios, including Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Studios. Searchlight Pictures garnered eight nominations. Poor Things leads the studio with seven, including Best Motion…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Asian Games and Asian Para Games Athletes
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today hosted a grand celebration, “Dreamers Unite: Celebration for IDPD 2023 and Homecoming for Hong Kong China Athletes,” commemorating the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) while also celebrating the homecoming of Hong Kong athletes. The event invited over 1,000…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…
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Listen to a ‘White Christmas’ Medley Played by Grayson on the Ragtime Piano at Magic Kingdom
There are many magical experiences to be had at Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. One of them is getting to hear the piano player at Casey’s Corner tickle the ivories with a wide range of music. Today, while in the Magic Kingdom Grayson was playing the ragtime piano. He played several different tunes,…
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‘Luminous’ Brings People Together on Emotional Journey at EPCOT
Luminous is now being offered nightly for guests around the World Showcase Lagoon ay EPCOT. This new nighttime spectacular is a bit of a change from other recent nighttime shows as it doesn’t rely on projections or clips from Disney stories. Instead, it takes guests on an emotional journey with fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects.…
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BRASSERIE Rosalie Opens in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris
New French brasserie welcomes Disney Village guests, offering them a unique dining experience inspired by the great classics of traditional French cuisine. This new concept marks the first step in the overall transformation of Disney Village, aimed at delighting guests with renewed and elevated experiences. After almost a year of renovations, BRASSERIE Rosalie opened its…
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Hulu on Disney+ Beta Launch: What You Need to Know
Are you a fan of Loki on Disney+ and The Bear on Hulu? Well, soon, you’ll be able to watch two of the most popular series on streaming without having to leave one app for another. Hulu on Disney+ rolls out its beta version to Bundle subscribers today before officially launching in the spring. It’s an exciting next step for…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 40 Critics Choice Award Television Nominations—the Most of Any Streamer, Studio, or Broadcaster
The Walt Disney Company today received 40 Critics Choice Awards Television nominations—the most of any studio, streamer, or broadcaster—across its content brands and studios, including 20th Century Studios, ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, and National Geographic. A total list of nominations can…
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Storyliving by Disney Announces Asteria, New Residential Community in North Carolina
Second Announced Storyliving by Disney Community Will Encourage Exploration and Discovery LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community located near Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of…
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How the Disneyland Resort Workforce Development Initiative Makes a Difference
Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, where the resort has contributed in a myriad of ways including millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, leaders serving on boards and thousands of Disney VoluntEARS hours provided by…
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“Luminous the Symphony of Us” Shines at EPCOT Starting Dec. 5
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2023) – EPCOT has always been a park about people and the commonalities that bring them together. A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” will bring guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shine a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe.…
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Disneyland Paris Works Alongside Associations to Promote Accessibility All year Long
As part of an unwavering commitment to provide a welcome, inclusive environment and accessible experiences, Disneyland Paris works year-round with nonprofits and educational organizations to encourage opportunities for those with disabilities in the community and to help develop and test out new offerings. Disneyland Paris regularly welcomes associations and their members for tailored experiences in…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Wildlife Conservation with Special Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia
Shanghai, December 5, 2023 – On the eve of International Volunteer Day on December 5, and the official opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land on December 20, Shanghai Disney Resort hosted a special screening of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia at the resort’s iconic Walt Disney Grand Theatre to promote wildlife conservation in…
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Disney Earns Perfect Score in HRC Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index
Building on its legacy of workplace inclusion and support for the broader LGBTQIA+ community, The Walt Disney Company received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQIA+ workplace equality. Disney’s efforts in satisfying all the…
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Disneyland Resort Service Celebration: Honoring Cast Members
Cast culture is undeniably unique at Disneyland Resort, where those who dream of making magic come together to form a community with a unified goal: creating happiness. While the resort has grown and evolved over the last six decades, one tradition has remained the same: commemorating the thousands of Disneyland cast members who have contributed to…
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Disneyland’s 2023 Candlelight Processional Narrator Revealed
The narrator for the 2023 Candlelight Processional has been revealed. As is the case every year, there was much speculation about who would end up taking the podium and telling the story of Christmas (with the help of a mass choir, orchestra, handbells, and other musicians). Late in the afternoon, a soundcheck revealed that the…
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Disney Donation to Provide an Additional 75,000 Toys to Toys for Tots
In honor of Giving Tuesday (aka Giving “Toys” Day), The Walt Disney Company shared that the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, thanks to the support of families and fans, has collected 16,125 toys so far this holiday season for the Marine Toys for Tots program. To celebrate more than 75 years of collaboration, Disney announced that the Disney…
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First Images Revealed for Upcoming Disney+ Series ‘Renegade Nell’
From BAFTA Award-Winning Writer and Creator Sally Wainwright and Acclaimed Director Ben Taylor The Eight-Episode Original Action and Adventure Fantasy Series Premieres in Spring 2024 BURBANK, Calif. (November 30, 2023) – Today, Disney+ revealed first look images for the highly anticipated UK Original Series “Renegade Nell.” The series will premiere in Spring 2024 on Disney+ worldwide. “Renegade…
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The Walt Disney Company Board Appoints Morgan Stanley’s James P. Gorman And Veteran Media Executive Sir Jeremy Darroch As New Directors
BURBANK, Calif., November 29, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has appointed James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, and Sir Jeremy Darroch, a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky, as new directors. Darroch’s appointment is effective January 9, 2024, and Gorman’s…