Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney Hosts Community Screenings at El Capitan Theatre for those Affected by LA Fires
In response to the devastating fires that destroyed thousands of structures and tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles, The Walt Disney Company has been mobilizing its businesses to help support relief and recovery efforts, including the company’s flagship cinema in Hollywood — The El Capitan Theatre — a historic, restored 1920s movie palace.…
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Disney VoluntEARS Assemble Hundreds of Comfort Kits for Kids Impacted by LA Area Wildfires in American Red Cross Shelters
Disney VoluntEARS come together to assemble comfort kits for kids who have been impacted by the Los Angeles firestorms.
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Construction on Shanghai Disney Resort’s Third Themed Hotel Reaches New Milestone
Shanghai Disney Resort’s third themed hotel reaches a milestone in construction.
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New Star Wars Women’s History Month Variant Covers Spotlight Iconic Heroes of the Galaxy Far, Far Away
New variant covers spotlight iconic Star Wars heroes during Women’s History Month.
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Marvel Animation 2025 Preview: ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,’ ‘Eyes of Wakanda,’ and ‘Marvel Zombies’
Take a look at what’s coming from Marvel Animation in 2025!
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How David Schwimmer Balanced the Horror, Drama, and Comedy of ‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’
Television fans are no strangers to David Schwimmer. The Emmy® Award nominee is well known for both his comedic and dramatic chops, and in Goosebumps: The Vanishing — which hits Disney+ and Hulu on January 10 — Schwimmer can be seen balancing both of those divergent styles along with what the Goosebumps franchise is best known for: horror. The new chapter of the anthology…
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Tony Chambers Named President, The Walt Disney Company, EMEA
Jan Koeppen stepping down as regional lead after 6-year tenure, as part of EMEA restructure.
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At Global Tech & Data Showcase, Disney Advertising Charts the Future of Transformative Innovation
Disney’s fifth annual Global Tech & Data Showcase brought together top brands, agencies, and clients in Las Vegas to unveil the company’s latest technological advancements and innovation strategy.
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Disney Advertising Shares Ad-Supported Monthly Active Users (MAU) & Methodology
Disney Advertising is sharing its estimated global and domestic (U.S. and Canada) ad-supported MAU numbers, cumulative across its streaming portfolio, and its detailed calculation methodology.
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The Walt Disney Company Wins 6 Golden Globe® Awards
On Sunday, The Walt Disney Company won six Golden Globe® Awards across its content brands and studios.
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Via Q&A Webcast
The Walt Disney Company will discuss the fiscal first quarter of 2025 in February.
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A Look Behind the Scenes at ESPN’s Innovative ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ and ‘Dunk the Halls’ Alt-Casts
This December, ESPN is giving fans the opportunity to experience both an NFL game and an NBA game in a unique, animated fashion — as only The Walt Disney Company can do. First, on December 9, ESPN will offer three distinctly different viewing options across six platforms for Monday Night Football’s Week 14 matchup between the Cincinnati…
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Behind the Music of Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ with Barlow & Bear
When Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear were asked to write original music for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, the GRAMMY® Award winners were overflowing with ideas. After all, the prodigious pair had seen the original film in theaters and were as curious as any other fan about what new adventures might await Moana, Maui, and the people…
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New Season of ‘A Real Bug’s Life’ Heading to Disney+ in January
Narrated by Awkwafina (‘The Farewell,’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians’), the New Season Brings Even More Drama, More Captivating Bugs, and Shows What Life Is Like for Bugs (Spoiler Alert: It’s EPIC!) All Episodes Will Stream Jan. 15 on Disney+ Critics Loved the First Season Saying: ‘A Whimsical, Child-Friendly Take on Nature Documentaries’– The Daily Beast ‘Brings…
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How the Oceanic Cultural Trust Took ‘Moana 2’ to New Depths
When it comes to Moana, the Oceanic Cultural Trust serves as the ultimate guide. When Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing its 2016 feature film Moana, filmmakers John Musker, Ron Clements, Don Hall, Chris Williams, and Osnat Shurer wanted to ensure that the story — about a strong-willed, independent wayfinder from Motunui — was both authentic and respectful…
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend Of $1.00 Per Share
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
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How ‘Skeleton Crew’ Creators Bring a ‘New and Fresh’ Perspective to Star Wars
In Lucasfilm’s new, original, live-action series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, four younglings suddenly find themselves lost in a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy. Set in the era of the New Republic, their adventure begins Monday, December 2, with two episodes on Disney+. In a Q&A head writers Jon Watts and Christopher Ford — who serve as executive producers…
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‘Moana 2’ Directors Share What to Expect from the Exciting Sequel
The directors of ‘Moana 2’ share what audiences can expect when they see this new Disney animated sequel.
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D23 Announces Expanded Gold Membership Plans and New Exclusive Experiences for 2025
Returning Fan-Favorite Events Include Destination D23 in 2025 Fans Will Have Access to Even More One-of-a-Kind Events, Incredible Premium Offerings, and Customizable Membership Options BURBANK, Calif. – November 25, 2024 – Today, Disney announced a number of exciting enhancements and expansions on the horizon for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, including details about new…
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‘They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce’ Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late-night sports entertainment television with They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce on ESPN. Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction…
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Disney, ESPN, and the NBA Team Up to Present ‘Dunk the Halls’ – the First Real-Time, Animated NBA Game
Animated Game Airs Live at Noon ET on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+; Traditional Game Presentation on ABC, ESPN, Disney+ and ESPN+ Virtual Presentation of Game Set in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort to Feature Iconic Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Plus Santa Claus and…
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‘Hularious’ Brings Stand-Up Comedy to Hulu
Hulu’s new stand-up comedy brand, Hularious, kicks off with Jim Gaffigan’s new special, The Skinny, on November 22. Touting a different comedian every month, Hulu is putting the “special” back in comedy special. Upcoming comedy specials will include Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood, Jr., Chris Distefano, Bill Burr, and more. In addition, Hulu has launched a curated collection…
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ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic ‘Inside the NBA’ to be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
ESPN, in partnership with TNT Sports and the National Basketball Association, announced today that it will exclusively present the iconic Inside the NBA studio show on its platforms starting with the 2025-26 regular season — the first season in ESPN and the NBA’s landmark 11-year rights extension, announced in July. TNT Sports will continue to independently produce Inside the…
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Conan O’Brien to Host 97th Oscars®
Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars.