Category: PRESS RELEASE
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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.
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Diving Off the Screen: Masterful ‘Little Mermaid’ Product Art
35 years ago on Sunday, an effervescent young mermaid with a bubbly personality made her debut on the animated feature scene, forever altering the course of Disney animation. The Little Mermaid (1989) marked a return to Disney’s storytelling roots as the first full-length production to draw inspiration from a classic fairy tale in three decades. “This story is…
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Disney Earnings Q4 2024: CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston Highlight Successes of Strategic Efforts This Year
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney CFO Hugh Johnston share the highlights of Disney earnings from the last year.
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2024
The Walt Disney Company has released its fourth quarter and full year earnings report.
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Disney+ Celebrates 5 Years of Streaming With a First Look at its 2025 Slate and Launches All New Subscriber Perks
Never-Before-Seen Footage Showcases the Unrivaled Lineup of Upcoming Original Content Streaming on Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle Subscribers New Disney+ Perks Revealed from Across Disney Just in Time for the Holiday Season In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Disney+ unveiled an action-packed special look at its slate, including highly anticipated series from Marvel, Star Wars,…
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New Clip From ‘An Almost Christmas Story,’ Directed By David Lowery And Produced By Alfonso Cuarón
Animated Holiday Short Available Beginning Nov. 15 on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2024) – See Moon at the top of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in a new clip from Disney Branded Television’s “An Almost Christmas Story.” Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award® winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the…
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‘Music by John Williams’ Director: A Tribute to the ‘Timeless Nature’ of His Work
Fans of Disney Legend and five-time Academy Award® winner John Williams will soon be able to learn the backstory of how the composer created the iconic scores for such beloved franchises as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and many other classic films in the new documentary Music by John Williams when it hits Disney+ and select theaters this Friday.…
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El Capitan Theatre Hosts World Premiere of ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’
Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown and More Series Cast Members Attended the Star-Studded Event Disney Channel Icons From Past and Present Celebrated the Premiere, Including Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Corbin Bleu, Danielle Fishel, Hayley Kiyoko and Monique Coleman Tonight, Oct. 28, Disney Branded Television hosted the world premiere event for “Wizards Beyond Waverly…
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‘Disneyland’ on ABC: An Entertainment Inflection Point 70 Years Later
70 years ago this Sunday, Walt Disney greeted viewers in their homes across America as the host of the first episode of Disneyland — a series later known as The Magical World of Disney, amongst other names — on ABC. From the start, he offered viewers the opportunity to share in his “latest and greatest dream:” Disneyland, the…
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Behind the Music of ‘Agatha All Along’ with Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Read about the magic behind the music in ‘Agatha All Along.’
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast Shares Lessons Learned Ahead of Season 4
Season 4 of Abbott Elementary is one for the books. “Each season has been better than the last, and I think that is because we all feel so comfortable with each other now,” Chris Perfetti, who plays sixth grade history teacher Jacob Hill, said in August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®. “We all…
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2024 MLB Wild Card Series Exclusively on ESPN Platforms Was Most-Watched Ever
The MLB Wildcard Series game 3 is the most watched game on ESPN platforms since 2021.
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results Via Q&A Webcast
The fourth quarter and fiscal full year results will be discussed by Disney executives on November 14th.