Category: Disney
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Star+ Will Arrive In Latin America On August 31
General Entertainment and Sports Streaming Service to Feature Classic and Newly Released Movies, Series, Local Productions, and a Full Slate of ESPN Content Buenos Aires, May 14, 2021 — Star+ will launch in Latin America on August 31 as a standalone streaming service that will offer a full slate of ESPN content, including live events from…
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Face Coverings Could Be Leaving Walt Disney World Soon as Capacity Increases
Today was the earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. During the call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared about what the future looks like for wearing face coverings at Walt Disney World Resort. He also shared about capacity increasing. The call came on the same day that the CDC released new guidelines for masks. The…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased to $0.50 from $0.26 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted EPS for the quarter increased 32% to $0.79 from $0.60 in the…
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“Wolfgang” Feature Documentary to Premiere on Disney+ on June 25
Film Chronicles the Inspiring and Emotional True Story of the Man Behind the Legend—The First Celebrity Chef Who Reinvented the Culinary Industry, Wolfgang Puck From the Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Supper Club, the Filmmaking Team Behind ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ ‘Chef’s Table’ and ‘Street Food’ BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2021) – Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck will lift the…
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise to Debut Simultaneously in Theaters and Disney+ with Premiere Access on July 30
Disney’s Jungle Cruise is coming to theaters on July 30, 2021. It also will be arriving on Disney+ for those who choose to purchase Premiere Access. The news comes from Jungle Cruise star Dwayne Johnson who posted on Instagram this morning. In the video, he shared the new option to watch the movie from home.…
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Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto And EJ Johnson Join Cast Of Disney+ Family Sitcom ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’
BURBANK, Calif. (May 12, 2021) – Billy Porter (“Pose”), Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek”) and EJ Johnson (“Rich Kids of Beverly Hills”) have joined the cast of the upcoming Disney+ animated series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” Porter and Quinto, respectively, voice Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, mixed-race adoptive parents to 14-year-old activist Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, previously announced…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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New LAUNCHPAD Featurette Released Ahead of Series Arrival on Disney+
A new featurette for LAUNCHPAD has arrived ahead of the series arrival on Disney+ on May 28th. This comes as submissions are being accepted for the second season of the series. The featurette entitled, Embrace Yourself, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the creators behind the first six shorts that are a part of the inaugural…
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Florence + The Machine to Perform Call Me Cruella Song in Upcoming Movie
Disney’s Cruella will be arriving in theaters and on Disney+ with Premiere Access on May 28, 2021. When it does, a new song by Florence + The Machine entitled Call Me Cruella will be a part of it. The song will be included in the film and also be on the original motion picture soundtrack…
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Disney+ To Debut New Original Series ‘Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts,’ On Friday, July 30
Intimate Celebrity Conversations Include Debbie Allen, Sofia Carson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jenna Dewan, Sheila E., Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Betsey Johnson, Billie Jean King, Tig Notaro, Raven-Symoné and Josie Totah BURBANK, Calif. (May 6, 2021) – Disney+ announced today that “Good Morning America” and ABC News co-anchor Robin Roberts will host and executive produce “Turning the…
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Disney Twenty-Three Cover to Feature Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Ahead of Jungle Cruise Adventure
THE STARS AND CREATIVE TEAM BEHIND THE FILM REVEAL HOW THE BELOVED THEME PARK ATTRACTION WAS ADAPTED INTO AN EPIC NEW ADVENTURE PLUS, TOM HIDDLESTON DISCUSSES BRINGING LOKI TO LIFE FOR HIS NEW DISNEY+ SERIES, EMMA THOMPSON TALKS CRUELLA, CHRIS HEMSWORTH SWIMS WITH SHARKS, AND IMAGINEERS UNVEIL EXCITING DETAILS ABOUT AVENGERS CAMPUS OPENING IN JUNE AT…
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Disney Releases Character Photos for Disney’s Cruella Along with New “Becoming Cruella” Featurette
Disney has released new character photos and a new featurette ahead of the arrival of Disney’s Cruella in theaters and on Disney+ with Premiere Access (additional fee) on May 28, 2021. The film stars Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. It is directed by Craig Gillespie. The featurette takes a look at what it took to…
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Disney Releases New Line of Pride Products
Today The Walt Disney Company announced a new line of Pride Products in honor of Pride Month 2021. This year Disney is also including some of its most famous icons and characters from Disney and for the first time ever also Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Part of the proceeds from these products will be donated…
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Paul Richardson Named Chief Human Resources Officer Of The Walt Disney Company, Effective July 1
BURBANK, Calif., April 29, 2021—Paul Richardson has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective July 1, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Richardson, who is currently Senior Vice President, Human Resources for ESPN and was Disney’s first Chief Diversity Officer,…
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Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown & Jayma Mays Reportedly Join Cast of Disenchanted
Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jyma Mays are joining the cast of Disenchanted, the sequel to Enchanted that is coming to Disney+. The movie will also be featuring returning stars Amy Adams, Idina Menzel and James Marsden. This newest casting news comes from Deadline. The sequel to Enchanted was announced last year during Disney…
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Celebrate Captain America With New Merchandise from Disney
Last week, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier got an incredible finale! In the final episode of this six episode series, Sam Wilson wields the shield and officially steps into his role as Captain America. To celebrate, Disney is releasing a new line of merchandise that gives fans the chance to show love to Sam…
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Disney Brings Home Five Academy Awards with Soul and Nomadland
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY EARNS FIVE ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MOTION PICTURE AND BEST ANIMATED FEATURE Searchlight Pictures’ Critically Acclaimed “Nomadland” Garners Three Oscars, Including Best Motion Picture Disney+ Gets First Oscar Wins with Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” The Walt Disney Company received a total of five Academy Awards at tonight’s ceremony, all available to…
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Disney Eying The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee For Movie Musical
Disney is continuing to make more musicals into movies. The next one is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney is closing a deal to get the rights for this hit show. If the deal goes through, this would become a movie musical. Disney’s live-action Aladdin movie producers Dan…
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Check Out Groot Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before!
A few weeks ago the internet went crazy when Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro brought out a real lightsaber at the end of the presentation. At the same event, members of the media also witnessed a two-and-a-half-foot Groot walking on his own. Matthew Panzarino was on hand to see this incredible bit…
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Disney and Sony Announce Agreement that Brings Spider-Man and More to Disney+
Deal Includes U.S. Rights to New Theatrical Releases from 2022-2026 Following Their Pay 1 TV Window and Library Titles from Sony Pictures for Disney’s Streaming Services and Linear Networks Agreement Provides Disney with a Robust Collection of Sony Pictures’ Universe of Marvel Characters Films in Post-Pay 1 TV Windows BURBANK, Calif., April 21, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company…
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Pixar’s “Soul” Short “22 vs. Earth” Coming to Disney+ on April 30
On April 30, Disney and Pixar will invite fans to step back into the Great Before. The new short “22 vs. Earth” will show us Soul 22 before Joe Gardner met her and changed her course. The short will explore just why 22 is so cynical and bitter towards Earth and even show her efforts…
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Here is What’s Coming to Disney+ in May!
Disney+ continues to add more content to its library on a weekly and monthly basis. May is no exception. In the coming month, Disney+ subscribers will have the opportunity to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, the new LAUNCHPAD series, and even Cruella with Premiere Access. These titles…
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Disney+ Releases LAUNCHPAD Trailer Featuring Short Films From a New Generation of Storytellers
BURBANK, Calif. (April 14, 2021) – Today, Disney+ revealed the official trailer and key art for Disney’s inaugural season of “LAUNCHPAD,” a collection of live-action short films from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. All six short films will be available to stream on Disney+ beginning May 28. The filmmakers, all from underrepresented backgrounds, were selected from more than 1100 U.S. applicants and were given an opportunity to share…
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Kimberley Bouchard – Making the World a Better Place One Story at a Time!
Kimberley Bouchard has a passion for stories. Bouchard, an author who now hails from the Pacific Northwest, is also a lifelong Disney fan. Since watching the World of Color television show as a child in Canada, she has loved the magic of Disney. Today, she shares that magic through stories she has found in and…