Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Alisa Bowen Named President Of Disney+
Alisa Bowen has been named President of Disney+, effective immediately. In this role, Bowen will build on the flagship streaming service’s reputation as a global destination for premium content. Bowen has led global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019. In that time, Disney+ has expanded rapidly, growing its…
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Original ‘High School Musical’ Cast Members Coming to Season 4 of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’
Kylie Cantrall (Disney’s “Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Matthew Sato (Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Caitlin Reilly (“Hacks”) and Vasthy Mompoint (“The Prom”) Join Season in Recurring Guest Star Roles Burbank, Calif. (September 23, 2022) – As season four production is underway in Salt Lake City for the Disney+ Original series “High School Musical: The Musical: The…
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Celebrate King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with ‘Elvis Night’ on September 26 on Disney+
“Elvis Night” – The 15 remaining couples “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with Elvis this week as they take on all-new dance styles to music by The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Week two of the mirorrball competition will stream live MONDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT), on Disney+. (TV-PG, L) Watch episode…
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Disneyland Paris’ ‘Disney D-Light’ Show Named Best Live Entertainment 2022 by Park World Excellence Awards
Created especially for the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, Disney D-Light was named Best Live Entertainment 2022 by Park World Excellence Awards in London on 14 September. This outdoor show – featuring a dazzling nighttime drone display – is the result of a successful collaboration between Disneyland Paris and Bordeaux-based Dronisos, an official technology supplier, indicating…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announces new surprises in 2023 from 100 Years of Wonder to the world’s first World of Frozen
HONG KONG, September 12, 2022 – To commemorate 17th anniversary celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, a new line-up of exciting events is announced today for the year 2023! The new year is bound to be a magical and memorable time of non-stop festivities for the 100 Years of Wonder, celebrating 100 years since The Walt…
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The Walt Disney Company Wins 26 Primetime Emmy® Awards
The Walt Disney Company won 26 Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney Studios. Including the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which took place Saturday, September 10, Disney’s…
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Disney and Marvel Announce New Games and Reveal New Content During GAMES SHOWCASE at D23 Expo 2022
Fans around the world were treated to a first look at new titles including Disney Illusion Island, TRON: Identity, MARVEL World of Heroes, and the upcoming Marvel ensemble game from Skydance New Media; and new content from Lucasfilm Games & 20th Century Games ANAHEIM Calif. (September 9, 2022) – Live from D23 Expo, Disney and Marvel Entertainment…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Disney+ Day Festivities and Offerings
As part of the new edition of Disney+ Day that will take place on September 8th, 2022, many surprises are awaiting subscribers. The platform will introduce new original franchise-based content, and celebrations will also continue in Disney Parks, where many unique experiences will be offered. Disneyland Paris will be no exception and will offer surprises…
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Celebrate Disney+ Day With An Introductory Offer And Special Perks For Subscribers
Introductory Offer of One Month of Disney+ for $1.99 Available for New and Eligible Returning Subscribers Starting Today at 9PM PT BURBANK, Calif. (September 7, 2022) – In anticipation of Disney+ Day on September 8, fans are invited to join the Disney+ community with a special introductory offer and receive even more value with their subscription…
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Boo! The Halloween Festival Returns from October 1st to November 6th, 2022 at Disneyland Paris
After patiently waiting for several months, it’s finally time for Disney Villains to come out of the shadows and participate in the 30th Anniversary celebration of Disneyland Paris. Their takeover of Disneyland Park will start on October 1st, and it’s safe to say that they have never been so devilishly playful! With its spellbinding encounters, mischievous atmosphere, terrifyingly-fun…
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Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates the Everlasting Bonds of Family with Experiences Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 2-Nov. 2, 2022
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park Celebrates the Everlasting Bonds of Family with Experiences Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 2-Nov. 2, 2022 Disney California Adventure comes to life with folklórico dancers, Mariachi musicians, delicious food and ‘A Musical Celebration of Coco’ Disneyland Park honors Día de los Muertos with a…
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That’s a LOT of Whales! Check out this Clip from ‘Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory’
A Disney+ Day Premiere, The Five-Part Series From National Geographic Debuts Sept. 8 only on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Today, Disney+ shared a clip and photographs showing hundreds of fin whales in the largest feeding aggregation ever filmed as part of the upcoming Disney+ Original series from National Geographic, “Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory.” The…
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A Magical Autumn of Frights and Delights Await Guests at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, August 29, 2022 – September is the start of a brand new season at Shanghai Disney Resort – a time to embrace the change in weather and admire the golden foliage woven into the resort’s natural scenery. As autumn approaches, cozy sweater weather is around the corner, just in time to celebrate friendship with Duffy…
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20th Century Studios Debuts Trailer for ‘Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva’
Tickets are on sale now for Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, the blockbuster opening chapter in India’s first original cinematic universe, the Āstraverse, arriving in theaters September 9. Inspired by deeply rooted concepts and tales from India’s ancient history yet set in the modern world, Brahmāstra: Part One— Shiva is an epic story of fantasy, adventure, love, and hope, told…
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Disney+ Announce Casting For UK Original Adventure Series ‘The Ballad Of Renegade Nell’
LONDON, UK (26 August 2022) Disney+ today announced casting for “The Ballad of Renegade Nell,” a Lookout Point original adventure series for Disney+, directed by Ben Taylor (“Sex Education,” “Catastrophe”). Louisa Harland (“Derry Girls”) plays the title role of Nell, a quick-witted and courageous young woman who finds herself framed for murder and unexpectedly becomes the…
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Light Side or Dark Side? Choose Your Destiny with Star Wars
Following the epic conclusion to the new limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming only on Disney+, fans can choose their own destiny with a plethora of Star Wars products this summer. Visit the official Choose Your Destiny website to explore exciting new products from around the galaxy, perfect for fans of all ages. From brand new Lightsaber™ collectibles, to home goods, accessories…
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Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit kicks-off at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 20, 2022) – Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit presented by Disney Institute and sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project kicked off yesterday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The complimentary two-day event was created to inspire business professionals and organizations to create their own military veteran hiring programs using insights from…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers Festive Fall Fun for the Whole Family
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2022) – Fall family fun is brewing throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This year, there are so many ways to celebrate fall and Halloween with new flavors, sights and experiences, plus the return of fan-favorite events. Here is an overview of festive fall offerings guests can enjoy across Walt…
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Cast, Crew, and Special Guests Come Together for “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” Green Carpet Premiere
Series Streams Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning August 18 Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together on the green-and-purple carpet tonight at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming launch of Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” on Disney+. Series talent and filmmakers in attendance included Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra,…
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The Disney Bundle Pavilion to Offer the Best of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at D23 Expo
BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2022 – Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ make their return to D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, showcasing the ultimate streaming lineup of live and on-demand content. During the three-day Ultimate Fan Event, presented by Visa, attendees can enjoy immersive experiences, talent appearances, and photo opportunities at The Disney Bundle Pavilion along with…
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Disney Cruise Line Hires Nassau-Native Leslie Lopez as Human Resources Manager
New role supports Disney Cruise Line’s commitment to recruit and employ Bahamians onboard its ships and at its premier destinations in The Bahamas NASSAU, The Bahamas – Disney Cruise Line has hired Leslie Lopez as Manager, Human Resources to support its recruitment and employment efforts in The Bahamas. In this newly created role based in The…
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Ad-Supported Disney+ Subscription Tier To Launch In The U.S. On December 8
New Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney Bundle Plans Provide Greater Consumer Choice with More Ways to Subscribe Than Ever Before BURBANK, Calif. (August 10, 2022) — On December 8, Disney+ will introduce its much-anticipated ad-supported subscription offering in the U.S., delivering more choice to consumers than ever before. With the launch, a new and comprehensive slate…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2022
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2022. Revenues for the quarter and nine months grew 26% and 28%, respectively. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased to $0.77 from $0.50 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted…
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Disney and Starlight Children’s Foundation Deliver Comfort and Joy to Texas Children’s Hospital Patients
Disney and the nonprofit Starlight Children’s Foundation teamed up at Texas Children’s Hospital to host a Spidey-themed delivery event to celebrate the launch of Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends Season 2. Hospitalized patients and their families had the opportunity to be among the first in the United States to enjoy a pre-screening of the first episode…