Category: Disney
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Jungle Cruise Sequel in the Works at Disney
Jungle Cruise, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, arrived in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30th. Now, just a little over a month later, the word is out that a sequel for the film is in the works. The sequel will bring back Johnson and Blunt for a new adventure as…
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The Rocketeer Reboot in the Works for Disney+
A reboot for 1991’s The Rocketeer is reportedly in the works for Disney+. The sequel, The Return of The Rocketeer is to be produced by David and Jessica Oyelowo. It is possible that David Oyelowo will also be starring in the film. The movie is being produced by Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon Productions. Ed Ricourt is…
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All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives Coming to the Bowers Museum
The Bowers Museum is again partnering with the Walt Disney Archives. Today it was announced that a new exhibit entitled All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives will be coming to Bowers Museum on December 12, 2021. This special-ticketed exhibition will include jewelry accessories from multiple different Disney and Fox movies. This…
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Take a Look at the Puppets Bringing Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation to Life
On October 1, 2021, fans of Winnie the Pooh will again get to see the silly old bear come to life. This time, however, it won’t be on the silver screen. Instead, Winnie the Pooh will be brought to life with puppets in Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation. This will be happening at…
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Official Trailer for Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Released!
“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” – a coming-of-age dramedy inspired by the hit medical series “Doogie Howser, M.D.” – follows Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha, a 16-year-old prodigy juggling a budding medical career and life as a teenager. With the support of her caring and comical ‘ohana (family) and friends, Lahela is determined to make the most of her…
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Disney’s Cruella Coming to All on Disney+ on August 27th
Disney Cruella will soon be available for all Disney+ subscribers to watch. Starting on August 27th, the origin story of Cruella starring Emma Stone will be included with a regular subscription. The movie is set in the 1970s London during the punk rock revolution. It follows the story of a young girl named Estella. She…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Explains Employee Vaccination Decision
In the wake of the announcement that Disney will require all salaried and non-union employees to be vaccinated, CEO Bob Chapek is explaining why. In an interview on Mad Money Chapek explained that in short its for the “greater good.” On July 30, 2021 Disney announced that salaried and non-union employees would be required to…
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Bret Iwan, Voice of Mickey Mouse, Debuts New Mickey Merchandise
Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse, is doing more than just lending his voice to Mickey. He also now has designed a line of merchandise that inspired by the world’s most famous mouse. As a part of the Disney Artist Series collections, Bret’s designs can currently be found at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.…
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Five New Episodes of Behind the Attraction Heading to Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Disney+ announced today that five new episodes for the original series “Behind the Attraction,” executive produced by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia from Seven Bucks Productions, and Brian Volk-Weiss from The Nacelle Company, will start streaming on Wednesday, August 25. These additional episodes will center on the following attractions: “The Castles,”…
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Disney Celebrating World Princess Week Next Week
The first ever World Princess week will be celebrated next week by Disney. At Disney Parks around the globe, there will be different celebrations happening. The celebration will include unique offerings in the parks, digital content from Disney, merchandise, and more! Here is a look at what has been announced so far for this celebration:…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in September!
Disney+ continues to add more programming each month. September is no different. In September things like Star Wars: Visions, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., and Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. There will also be a lot of classic additions from the Disney library and more original…
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Disney+ To Launch In South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan In November 2021
Highly anticipated streaming service will feature a vast library of entertainment content from Disney’s iconic brands – Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and StarIn October, Disney+ Japan will be expanded with additional general entertainment content August 13, 2021 — At the company’s Q3 earnings call this morning, The Walt Disney Company announced that Disney+,…
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Disney Expands Adaptive Costumes and Wheelchair Cover Sets, Unveils Full 2021 Halloween Lineup
Adaptive Line Includes Products from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Beyond GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021 – Today, Disney added all new Adaptive Roleplay kid’s costumes and wheelchair cover sets to the previously available assortment that launched last year. In addition to adaptive costumes inspired by Disney Princess and Pixar characters that were created in…
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Emma Stone Returning for Cruella Sequel
Emma Stone has inked a deal with Disney to return and play Cruella de Vil in the upcoming sequel of Cruella. This origin story for the 101 Dalmations villain was released in theaters and also on Disney+ with Premier Access and garnered $222 million in worldwide ticket sales. With the recent controversy over this release…
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Disney Announces Release Dates for Jungle Cruise Arrival on Digital and Blu-Ray
Disney’s Jungle Cruise will soon be cruising to people’s homes when it arrives on digital on August 31 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 16, 2021. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, this is the movie inspired by the classic Disney attraction. This release of Jungle Cruise will include a new expedition…
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Disney+ Tops Expectations With 116 Million Subscribers
Disney+ continues to grow its subscription base and exceed expectations. In an earnings call, Disney shared that the streaming service had gained 12.4 million subscribers in its third quarter. This brings Disney+ subscriptions up to 116 million. It beat projections by Wall Street analysts that had the subscription service reaching 112.8 million. The news came…
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Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products Return to Profitability
During an earnings call, Disney reported that Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products have again returned to profitability. This was due to the combination of the entire unit and not just the parks alone. Revenue for the segment grew 308% to $4.3 billion. The return to profitability came as all of the Disney Parks are once…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter was income of $0.50 compared to a loss of $2.61 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted EPS for the quarter increased to $0.80…
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National Geographic Releases Trailer for Growing Up Animal Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
National Geographic has released a trailer for its docuseries Growing Up Disney. This comes ahead of the six-episode series’ arrival on Disney+ on August 18th. The series is narrated by Tracee Ellis Ross and follows animal mothers and their babies from the womb and then as they grow up and face what nature has to…
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Fozzie Bear Gets Comedic Experience Aboard The World Famous Jungle Cruise
Fozzie Bear is the resident Muppet comic that has been making fans laugh and roll their eyes for years. So what better place than The World Famous Jungle Cruise for Fozzie to go and get a comedic experience at the Disneyland Resort. While there, he got a wonderful encounter with a Jungle Cruise Skipper who…
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Disney Releases First Look at Muppets Haunted Mansion on Anniversary of Original Haunted Mansion at Disneyland
Today Disney and Muppets fans got a first look at what Muppets Haunted Mansion will look like when it arrives on Disney+ later this fall. The reveal comes on the anniversary of the opening of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. The Haunted Mansion opened on August 9, 1969. The look at the upcoming show featured Kermit the…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for Second Season of Diary Of A Future President
Diary of a Future President is returning to Disney+ for a second season. The second season will arrive on the streaming service on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. The series will continue the origin story of a future leader Elena Cañero-Reed who is recounting her 7th grade experience through a diary. The ups and downs she…
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Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Theme Song and Opening Sequence Released Ahead of September Arrival on Disney+
The theme song and opening sequence for Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. was released this week. It comes as the show is set to arrive exclusively on September 8, 2021 on Disney+. New episodes will then stream every Wednesday. Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Official Description “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” – a coming-of-age dramedy inspired by the hit medical series…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Among Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators
Walt Disney Imagineering is one of Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators. This honor recognizes companies that successfully foster cultures of innovation and encourage employees from top to bottom to discover, explore and invent. Fast Company partnered with Accenture to create a series of metrics designed to evaluate the role innovation plays in company culture and this…