Category: DAPs Magic News
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A Series Inspired By The Award-Winning Book “The Crossover” By Kwame Alexander, Is Set For Disney+
The SpringHill Company’s LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Jamal Henderson Joining Series as Executive Producers BURBANK, Calif. (January 20, 2022) – “The Crossover,” a drama series based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, a Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards’ Author Honoree, has been ordered to series for premiere on…
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The Walt Disney Company Creates International Content Group To Expand Pipeline Of Local Content And Continue To Grow Its Global Direct-To-Consumer Business
Rebecca Campbell to lead new international content creation hub for Company’s DTC platforms as Chairman, International Content and Operations Michael Paull promoted to newly created role overseeing Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu and Star+ Joe Earley named President of Hulu BURBANK, Calif., January 19, 2022 –To support the ongoing expansion of The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS)…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Invites Guests to Celebrate the Year of the “Tigger” Together with New Spring Festival Surprises
Shanghai, January 10, 2022 – The Year of the Tiger is ready to pounce! To celebrate the arrival of this treasured time of year, Shanghai Disney Resort is hosting a resort-wide celebration from January 15 through February 16, 2022, bringing the Spring Festival spirit to life in a heartwarming and magical way. With dazzling décor, fun…
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Disney+ Sets February 23 Premiere Date For “The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder” And Debuts Official Trailer
Kurt Farquhar Returns as Series Songwriter and Composer with R&B Singer Joyce Wrice Performing the Reimagined Theme Song BURBANK, Calif. (January 14, 2022) – Disney+ announced today the February 23 premiere date for “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the highly-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking Disney Channel series, “The Proud Family.” Featuring an all-star celebrity cast, new…
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D23 Shares Details About D23 Expo 2022 Ahead of Tickets Going on Sale on January 20
The Biggest Disney Fan Event Will Take Place September 9th through 11th in Anaheim, Calif. Returning Events Include the Disney Legends Awards, Mousequerade Costume Contest, and Much More; D23 Gold Members Receive Special Discounts BURBANK, Calif. – January 13, 2022 – Tickets for D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa go on sale at 12 p.m. PT, Thursday, January 20 with an exclusive…
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Special Look and Character Photos for Death on the Nile Released
To celebrate the upcoming release of 20th Century Studios’ “Death on the Nile” exclusively in theaters on February 11, 2022, and begin the one-month countdown, the studio has released a special look at the tale of passion and jealousy directed by and starring five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh. In addition, the first set of character posters of the all-star…
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Auditions Open for Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World Resort
The Voices of Liberty is an incredible vocal ensemble that can be heard at the America Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Now, there is a chance to audition for this beautiful vocal group. A post on Broadway World for auditions shows how aspiring vocalists could audition for this group. Aspiring singers can…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Rings in the New Year with Spectacular Firework Celebrations
Shanghai, December 31, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort welcomed the New Year and rang in 2022 in signature Disney style, featuring a special celebratory New Year’s Eve fireworks show that magnificently illuminated the world’s largest Disney castle and marked the grand finale of 2021. As the resort steps into the New Year, it is gearing up…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Teams, Ohio State and Utah
Coaches and players visit Disneyland Park, their first official stop on the way to the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Game ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2021) – The No. 6 Ohio State University Buckeyes and the No.11 Utah Utes have won the coveted berths in the 2022 Rose Bowl presented by Capital One Venture X…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Horacio Gutierrez As General Counsel And Secretary
BURBANK, Calif., December 22, 2021 – Horacio Gutierrez has been named Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gutierrez joins Disney from Spotify, where he has served as Head of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer.…
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Disney+ Debuts Exclusive Featurette Ahead of the Arrival of The Book of Boba Fett
Today, Disney+ debuted an exciting, exclusive featurette to herald the return of Boba Fett, the mysterious titular character of their new original series from Lucasfilm, “The Book of Boba Fett.” Watch “Return of a “Legend” as filmmakers Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau and Robert Rodriguez, and stars Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen, give an overview of the show…
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The Walt Disney Company Extends Chief Financial Officer Christine M. Mccarthy’s Contract Through June 30, 2024
BURBANK, Calif., December 21, 2021—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has extended Christine M. McCarthy’s contract as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through June 30, 2024, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. Ms. McCarthy is a 22-year veteran of the Company and has served as CFO since 2015.…
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‘Flowers and Trees,’ ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ and ‘WALL•E’ Added to National Film Registry
This year, three acclaimed and beloved films from The Walt Disney Company’s rich history—Flowers and Trees (1932), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) and WALL•E (2008)—are among the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Each of the films was selected for its cultural, historic or…
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New Featurette Shared as Disney’s Encanto Set to Arrive on Disney+ on Friday!
Disney+ kicks off holiday festivities this Friday, December 24, when Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” launches on the streamer. In a new featurette, Lin-Manuel Miranda—who wrote eight original songs for the film—teams up with the voice of Mirabel, Stephanie Beatriz, to share insights about several of the film’s songs, including “Dos Oruguitas”—a Critics’ Choice Awards…
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It’s Time to Celebrate – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five Disney and geek headlines of the week are reviewed.This week, there was a lot going on to choose from. First off, Spider-Man: No Way Home has arrived in theaters. The movie is having a successful box office opening weekend and the DAPS MAGIC review can…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home – Mr. DAPs Review (No Spoilers)
Spider-Man is back and this time, he has no way home… according to the title. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland is back as Peter Parker and is facing a whole new set of challenges after the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home. After his identity is revealed, Parker turns to Doctor Strange to…
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Disney Cruise Line Brings Its Magic to Broward County as it Selects Port Everglades for Second Year-Round Homeport
BROWARD COUNTY, FL (Dec. 14, 2021) – The Broward County Commission was joined today by Disney Cruise Line President Thomas Mazloum and Captain Minnie Mouse to celebrate a new agreement naming Port Everglades as Disney’s second year-round homeport. The family-favorite cruise line is bringing its magic to Broward County’s cruise port under a 15-year partnership…
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Free Guy Coming to Disney+ on February 23, 2022
BURBANK, CA (December 16, 2021) – It’s not a good day, it’s a great day because Disney+ announced that 20th Century Studios’ “Free Guy” will be coming to the streaming service in 2022. The epic adventure-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi will be available for all Disney+…
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Marvel Studios’ Eternals Available for Digital Download in January and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in February
Marvel Studios announced this morning that Eternals will be available for digital download on January 12th. It will then become available on February 15 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. The release will include new bonus features, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and also audio commentary. For a full rundown of all of the…
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New Episodes of The World According to Jeff Goldblum Arriving on Disney+ in January
The Final Batch of Season Two Unveils Even More Secrets Behind Motorcycles, Backyards, Puzzles, Birthdays and Tiny Things All-New Episodes Stream Wednesday, Jan. 19, Only on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2021) – Today, Disney+ announced five new episodes of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” from National Geographic, will be available to stream on Wednesday, Jan.…
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Encanto Arriving on Digital Download on December 24 Ahead of February 8th 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Arrival
Disney’s newest animated musical Encanto will soon be available for digital download. The 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios home release will include a sing-along version of the movie, Far From the Tree short, bonus features, and deleted scenes with the digital download on December 24 and becomes available on 4k Ultra HD,…
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An Entertaining Holiday Season – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top five stories of the week’s Disney and geek news are shared. During this busy time of year, there is no shortage of stories to share. First off, there is a lot of entertainment returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2022. This week it was announced that…
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CHOW TAI FOOK Presents the World-Exclusive Pure Gold Hong Kong Disneyland Castle of Magical Dreams
HONG KONG, December 10, 2021 – Guests at Hong Kong Disneyland can now catch a glimpse of the resort’s newest, most valuable collectible item thanks to the launch of a first-of-its-kind pure gold replica of the Castle of Magical Dreams, in collaboration with Parks alliance partner CHOW TAI FOOK. Valued at around HK$16 million, this beautiful…
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The Holidays Are Here – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the top 5 Disney and geek headlines are shared for an overview of what is going on in both worlds. This week after being on hiatus for a couple of weeks, there were plenty of stories to choose from. First off, this last weekend Disneyland hosted its annual…