Category: PRESS RELEASE
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President Biden Hosts a Screening of “American Born Chinese” in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2023) – Last night, President Biden hosted a special screening of the highly anticipated Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese,” as part of the largest Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month celebration at the White House, in partnership with TAAF (The Asian American Foundation). The series from Disney Branded Television…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Participate In The SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
BURBANK, Calif., May 8, 2023 – Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Rita Ferro, President, Advertising Sales, The Walt Disney Company, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at approximately 10:00…
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Pictorial: “American Born Chinese” New York City Premiere
NEW YORK, New York. (May 7, 2023) This evening, the stars and creative team of the upcoming Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese” celebrated the premiere at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “American Born Chinese,” based on the award-winning graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, from Disney Branded Television and produced…
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Disney+ Shares Photos of Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” FCY Event
Star Iman Vellani and Filmmakers From the Award-Winning Series Attended the Event Disney+ released photos from an Emmy® FYC event in Los Angeles today for Marvel Studios’ award-winning series, “Ms. Marvel.” Star Iman Vellani was joined by executive producer Sana Amanat, composer Laura Karpman and costume designer Arjun Bhasin at the event, which included a screening of…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Experiences Bringing the Imaginative Worlds of “Encanto” and “Soul” to the Disney Magic
New additions to the Disney Magic include themed entertainment and soulful lounge, enhancements to the concierge experience CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 5, 2023) – From the magical mountains of Colombia to the bustling streets of New York City, the colorful worlds of two fan-favorite Disney films – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”…
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Take a Look at How Disneyland Paris Celebrated World Wish Day!
Last weekend, Disneyland Paris celebrated World Wish Day, the anniversary of the very first official wish granted by Make-A-Wish, by inviting more than 80 Make-A-Wish children from 14 markets and their families to visit for a magical and fun adventure together at the park. One key moment of the weekend took place on Saturday, April…
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100 Inspiring Teachers Selected for Disney Imagination Campus Celebration at Disneyland Resort
Teachers from across the nation chosen because of their extraordinary creativity and imagination; Teacher event takes place May 5 just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week and during The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2023) – Just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week, 100 inspiring teachers from across the nation are getting the celebration of a lifetime at Disneyland Resort in California. The educators are being honored May 4 through May…
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Disney and Make-A-Wish® Grant 150,000th Wish Together
Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired wish to 16-year-old Mikayla from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on World Wish Day; Family surprised with parade, Cinderella Castle Suite stay and more. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 1, 2023) – This World Wish Day®, Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired…
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Disney And Make-A-Wish® Celebrate Longstanding Relationship And 150,000 Disney Wishes On World Wish Day®
As Most-Requested Wish in the World, Disney Marks Milestone Moment with Global Events and the First-of-its-kind Main Street, U.S.A. Windows Dedicated to Wish Kids of the World BURBANK, Calif., May 1, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish celebrated World Wish Day on Saturday, April 29, a date that marks the anniversary of the wish that…
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Channel Your Inner Hero: Celebrate National Superhero Day with the Marvel x Citizen Collection
We all need a hero nowadays and with National Superhero Day today, what better way to channel your own superpowers than with a constant reminder on your wrist? The Marvel | Citizen Collection of must-have timepieces are inspired by classic comic book superheroes and feature intricate designs that super fans will appreciate. Black Panther: Decide what kind of…
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See Tom Cruise in ‘The Lion King’ Tonight on ‘The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special’
New York, NY – Disney’s The Lion King will be featured in “The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special,” a primetime special celebrating the final night of James Corden’s groundbreaking late-night series, airing on CBS tonight, Thursday, April 27 at 10pm (EST). The multiple Emmy Award-winning late-night host reunites with global superstar Tom Cruise for an epic…
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Cast and Filmmakers Attend Special ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Screening in New York
Cast and filmmakers from Disney’s epic movie event, “Peter Pan & Wendy,” attended a special screening of the live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic earlier this evening at New York’s South Street Seaport Museum. Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Ever Anderson, Jim Gaffigan, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk joined producer Jim Whitaker and executive producer Adam Borba to…
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National Geographic Explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat Shares About the Biodiversity That is Found at Disneyland Paris
In an effort to raise awareness about environmental protection and nature, young people from the Montry-based EPIDE (Establishment for Professional Integration) were invited to discover the incredible variety of plants at Disneyland Park alongside National Geographic explorer Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat. With more than 450 hectares of green spaces, 33,000 trees, 7,000 flowerbeds and around fifty varieties of…
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Reunite at Disneyland Paris for Gala Event at Avengers Campus
To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Writer and Director James Gunn and cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Vin Diesel took an intergalactic road trip to Disneyland Paris for the European Gala Event at the Marvel Avengers Campus.. In Marvel Studios’ “Guardians…
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How Disney’s Animal Kingdom Became a Beacon of Conservation
Since its grand opening on Earth Day in April 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed millions of guests and continues to find new, inspiring, and innovative ways to delight explorers of all ages. Featuring a unique approach to storytelling through attractions and experiences, each guest can better appreciate…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing the Magic of Nature
Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park to mark milestone anniversary with special celebration and a new character encounter, plus special limited-time merchandise and culinary offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to discover a one-of-a-kind theme park where they could…
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‘SUGA: Road to D-DAY’ Arrives on Disney+
This insightful new documentary pulls back the curtain and gives viewers an exclusive look into the creative process behind SUGA’s latest solo album BURBANK, Calif. (April 21, 2023) – BTS star SUGA’s new documentary “SUGA: Road to D-DAY” is now streaming on Disney+. After collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists, including Coldplay, Steve Aoki, The…
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Pictorial: ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Premiere in London
CAST AND FILMMAKERS FROM DISNEY’S “PETER PAN & WENDY,” INCLUDING JUDE LAW, YARA SHAHIDI, EVER ANDERSON AND ALEXANDER MOLONY, CELEBRATE FILM’S LONDON PREMIERE AT CURZON MAYFAIR Studio’s Live-Action Reimagining Begins Streaming April 28, 2023, Exclusively on Disney+ The cast of Disney’s epic movie event, “Peter Pan & Wendy,” were in London at the Curzon Mayfair earlier this…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare Announce Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, April 18, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and United Family Healthcare, one of the leading private and premium healthcare providers in China, have entered into a multi-year resort alliance, introducing United Family Healthcare as Shanghai Disney Resort’s official medical service provider. Under this new alliance, United Family Healthcare is supporting the operations of all First…
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Disney Channel Celebrates 40 Years of Imaginative, Iconic Programming
In April 1983, The Disney Channel was established to bring high-quality, Disney-branded entertainment to the small screen. Forty years—and hundreds of iconic series and movies—later, the now-named Disney Channel offers a broad lineup of content ranging from live-action series and films to animated shows and shorts, which are unequivocal hits among kids and adults alike.…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Announces Winners of 10th Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition
HONG KONG, Apr 12, 2023 – Following months of intense design work and spirited presentations, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today announced the winning teams of the “Disney Imaginations Hong Kong Design Competition 2023”, welcoming the next crop of aspiring Disney Imagineers and theme park designers and showcasing the resort’s continuous efforts to nurture young talent…
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The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water – An Immersive Experience Coming to Los Angeles
In celebration of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water now available on Digital only, Disney will be offering a special exhibition at Lighthouse Artspacein Los Angeles where fans can step into the stunning world of Avatar. Combining the groundbreaking technology of the Lighthouse’s experiential art exhibits and the remarkable Oscar® award-winning visual effects of the film, this immersive…
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ESPN Earns Industry-Leading 59 Sports Emmy Nominations
ESPN earned an industry-leading 59 nominations for the 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, as announced Tuesday by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). This is the 10th straight year that ESPN has led the industry. ESPN’s 59 nominations include work presented on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, SEC Network…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Glimpse Into the Future During Fan Event
Right in the middle of the Grand Finale of its 30th Anniversary celebrations, Disneyland Paris has chosen April 12th, its historical anniversary, to launch the big comeback of Disney Dreams®!, a dazzling night-time show last enjoyed by guests in 2017. The resort has also revealed news of what’s coming up to a large group of loyal…