Category: Disney
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ZENIMATION Arrives on Disney+ Offering an Animated Soundscape Experience
“ZENIMATION is a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios’ legacy of films.” Today Disney+ debuted a new series of animated-short form soundscape experiences in the form of ZENIMATION. This 10-episode series offers a different approach to animation. It offers scenes from different animated Disney movies with just…
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Disney Returns Ad Sales Division to Media Networks Group
Following the departure of former chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI) segment Kevin Mayer on Monday to become the new CEO at TikTok, the company has opted to shift its ad sales and media distribution divisions from DTCI to its Media Networks group, effective immediately. This means Rita Ferro, president of Disney advertising sales,…
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Muppets Now Arriving on Disney+ in July!
Today Disney+ revealed that Muppets Now will be arriving on Disney+ on July 31st. The news came as Disney+ celebrates #streamingday. This new Muppet show will be arriving in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and India on this day. It will be an unscripted series with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and…
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D23 to Celebrate 60 Years of “Pollyanna” with Hayley Mills
D23, The Official Disney Fan Club, is celebrating the sunshine of Walt Disney’s classic film, “Pollyanna!” Whether it’s your first viewing or 60th, D23 invites you to join in a “glad game,” create a rainbow maker, and join us for a special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley…
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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Head of Disney Streaming Kevin Mayer Resigns and Moves to TikTok
The head of Disney’s streaming service Kevin Mayer has resigned from The Walt Disney Company. He will be taking on the role of chief executive for TikTok, an app for making and sharing short videos that has become incredibly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of taking over as chief executive for TikTok, Mayer…
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Here’s a Look at What is Coming to Disney+ in June!
Since launching in November, Disney+ has continued to consistently add new content to this new streaming service. It has content from Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, Disneynature, and more. June will continue to see more content being added to Disney+. Highlights will include the premiere of Artemis Fowl along with Walt & El…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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Frozen on Broadway Closes, Will Not Reopen Following COVID-19 Pandemic
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that “Frozen” will not return to Broadway following the COVID-19 pandemic. It effectively took its final bow March 11 (the eve of the New York State-mandated shutdown), running for 26 previews and 825 regular performances, and lasting just shy of two years. The musical’s national tour will return, however, once…
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Making of “Frozen 2” Series Coming to Disney Plus
“Frozen” fans were surprised in March when the digital and streaming release date for “Frozen 2” was moved up because of stay at home orders due to the Coronavirus. And now, Disney is expanding the “Frozen” universe even more in a very different way. The latest expansion to the world of sisters Elsa and Anna…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Adventure Kit Available on DisneyNOW
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had been open just a short time before Walt Disney World Resort had to shut its gates due to coronavirus. While guests may not be able to experience the attraction currently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they can now experience it at home. Disney has released the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway…
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Disney Raises Nearly $11 Billion in New Debt [updated]
The Walt Disney Company has raised nearly $11 billion in new debt as it continues to battle financial challenges brought on by repercussions of the coronavirus. The news came from regulatory filings on Tuesday made by Disney. According to the filing, Disney is raising debt via a senior unsecured notes offering. It is expected that…
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Imagineering Writes New Song to Counter Things That Are Sad and Gloomy and Muppets Join In
Today Walt Disney Imagineering released a new song to counter “things that are sad and gloomy.” The song includes many Imagineers performing. They are joined by Kermit and Miss Piggy as well from The Muppets. Called Brave Little Spark, it is an original song written by Kevin Rafferty with music composed by Yaron Spiwak and…
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Hamilton Film to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service on July 3
Earlier this year, Disney announced that they would be bringing a filmed version of the musical “Hamilton” to theaters in 2021. This morning, Lin Manuel-Miranda, the creator of the show, announced that the musical would be coming to the Disney+ streaming service on July 3! Originally, the “Hamilton” film was set to hit theaters on…
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National Geographic’s ‘The Right Stuff’ To Premiere on Disney+ This Fall
Disney+ Original Scripted Series Is an Adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s Bestseller, Recounting Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race From Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Are Executive Producers; Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) Is Executive Producer and Showrunner URBANK, Calif. (May 5, 2020) – Disney+ announced today…
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series From Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
Supernatural Series Hails from 20th Century Fox Television BURBANK, Calif. (May 7, 2020) – Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series “Just Beyond” from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps”), was created by…
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Temuera Morrison to Portray Boba Fett in Season Two of The Mandalorian
Temuera Morrison, most known in the Star Wars universe for portraying Jango Fett in 2002’s Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Now, he is returning to the Star Wars universe for the second season of The Mandalorian on Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Temuera Morrison will be taking up the helmet and return as Boba Fett. Boba…
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New National Treasure Projects Confirmed by Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
There are new National Treasure projects in the works for both theatrical release and Disney+ producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed. The news comes out of an interview Bruckheimer did with Collider. In the interview, Bruckheimer shared, “We’re certainly working on one [National Treasure] for streaming and we’re working on one for the big screen.” The…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 50 Years of The Walt Disney Archives
FILM CRITIC AND HISTORIAN LEONARD MALTIN HONORS THE REVERED WORK OF THE ARCHIVES IN PRESERVING MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF DISNEY TREASURES PLUS, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR DON HAHN PREVIEWS HIS NEW DISNEY+ FILM HOWARD, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH KERMIT THE FROG AND MISS PIGGY, AND SIR KENNETH BRANAGH, DAME JUDI DENCH, AND JOSH GAD PREVIEW ARTEMIS…
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Disney Releases Full Lineup for The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II
On Sunday night The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II will be returning as stars sing from their homes and fans in their homes join them. Earlier this week quite a few performers for this show were announced, now Disney has released the rest of the list. The entire program is also now available. The additional…
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Disney+ Nearing 5 Year Projections in 6 Months with 54.5 Million Subscribers
This week The Walt Disney Company held its earnings call to discuss the first three months of 2020. As was expected, the company is taking a fairly substantial financial hit due to the coronavirus. In fact, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that the company has taken a $1.4 billion hit to its profit. However, not…
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Legendary Disney Producer Don Hahn Gives Virtual Talk with The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco is one of my favorite places on earth. Nestled in the heart of the Presidio, an old military post, is this iconic Disney attraction. From the outside, it may look like just a regular brick building that matches the rest of the main hub, but inside, it…
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New Avatars Released for Disney+ Profiles
This week in celebration of Star Wars Day, new avatars were released for Disney+ user profiles. It should come as no surprise that these characters are all Star Wars characters. Darth Maul Jabba the Hutt Bo Katan D-O Captain Rex Porg 332nd Trooper Here is a look at the new avatars you can use on Disney+.…