Category: Disney
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Curtains will Rise Again on a Second Season of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ on Disney+’
First Season of Highly Anticipated Series to Stream on Disney+ Beginning Nov. 12 Disney+ has renewed the highly anticipated music-filled, comedic series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” ahead of its debut on Disney+ TUESDAY, NOV. 12. Production on season two will resume early next year in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inspired by the pop…
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Puppet Talk Show For Disney+ Being Developed by Jim Henson Co.
A new puppet show is making its way to Disney+. This one won’t be the Muppets though. Instead, it will be coming from the Jim Henson Co. Earth to Ned is a comedic talk show that will be a half-hour long when it arrives on the streaming service. In it, an alien named Ned will…
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Whoopi Goldberg Set to Return to Sister Act Role in London Stage Revival
Whoopi Goldberg is set to return to the role she held in the 1992 musical movie, Sister Act. This time, instead of on the big screen though, it will be on the stage. The stage will be in London in an adapted revival of the 2006 musical. The announcement, along with other casting announcements, was…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Commencement of Registered Exchange Offer for Notes Issued in Connection With Prior Private Exchange Offer
BURBANK, Calif., October 22, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: DIS) announced today the commencement of its offer to exchange (the “Registered Exchange Offer”) any and all of the $14,098,439,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes (the “Private Placement Notes”) previously issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration…
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Disney+ Reunites Lizzie McGuire and Original Cast Members For New Series
BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2019) — Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas are set to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, joining previously announced Hilary Duff as Lizzie, in the Disney+ series “Lizzie McGuire.” This week, the cast convenes for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the first…
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Hocus Pocus Sequel In the Works for Disney+
A sequel to Hocus Pocus is in the works for Disney+. Collider is reporting that Jen D’Angelo, who was a writer and co-producer for Workaholics, has been hired to write the script for the film. The original film was released in 1993. According to Collider, D’Angelo has been given the job of bringing back the…
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Disney+ Subscriber Forecast Changed After Verizon Announcement
Forecasts have been raised for the amount of Disney+ subscribers that Disney will get when it releases the streaming service in November after an announcement that Verizon will be offering current and future customers a year subscription for Disney+. While the subscriber count forecast has been increased, it will still be a long haul for…
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Disney Screens Lady and the Tramp in New York
On Tuesday Disney held a special event screening of Disney+’s Lady and the Tramp in New York. The event was hosted by The Cinema Society and included Tessa Thompson (voice of Lady), Justin Theroux (voice of Tramp), Yvette Nicole Brown (Aunt Sarah), Adrian Martinez (Elliott), F. Murray Abraham (Tony), Rose (Lady), Monte (Tramp), Director Charlie…
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Disney Channel Greenlights Live-Action Mystery Series ‘Sulphur Springs’
Disney Channel has ordered “Sulphur Springs,” a live-action, time travel mystery series from writer and executive producer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless”). Chuck Pratt (“STAR”) will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Jennifer Phang (Freeform’s “Cloak & Dagger”) directed the pilot episode. Production is set to begin in New Orleans in 2020. “’Sulphur…
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Verizon Announces Free Year of Disney+ For Customers
On Tuesday Verizon announced that it would be offering a year of Disney+ for free for its customers. This will include new and existing Verizon wireless unlimited customers, new Fios home internet and 5G home internet customers. For customers who have already purchased Disney+, the purchase will be put on hold until the Verizon promotion…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Birthday Celebration
Welcome back to another Sunday Recap Report! It was yet another quite warm day at the Disneyland Resort! We are in the final week and half of Halloween Time, and there’s still plenty of time to envy those Halloween treats and decorations. Speaking of holiday decorations, snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Every year…
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The Lion King – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion King has returned and this time it is taking a lifelike approach to storytelling. With Jon Favreau helming this movie, this animated classic is getting a similar but different retelling of Simba’s journey to become king. This version of The Lion King utilizes technology to create a feature that looks photorealistic. Once again,…
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“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Wins the Weekend in Box Offices
This weekend, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil took the #1 spot in domestic box offices as it brought in $36M. The sequel to the Sleeping Beauty villain story was up against quite a few films, both facing opening weekends and returning to theaters for another week. This Disney sequel went into theaters against films from Sony, Warner Brothers,…
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All the Star Wars Titles Coming to Disney+ On November 12
When Disney+ arrives on November 12 for fans to enjoy, there will be quite the collection of different Star Wars titles to enjoy. Some of these titles will be from the growing Star Wars collection of movies and television. There will also be the all-new series The Mandalorian that will be exclusive to Disney+ on…
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Costumes are a Force of Nature in ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
For Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (The Greatest Showman, Behind the Candelabra) created stunning, unique looks for the three strong, vastly different women at the film’s center: Aurora (Elle Fanning), Queen of the Moors; Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), leader of the more cosmopolitan kingdom of Ulstead; and, of course, Maleficent, one of the…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! The 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run Gets off to a Flying Start
Shanghai, October 19, 2019 – This morning, thousands of families, friends and fitness fans laced up their sneakers and made their way to Shanghai Disney Resort for an exciting first day of the 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run. Dressed in an array of Disney-inspired costumes, participants were full of smiles as they took to the scenic…
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Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Collection Marks First-Ever Collaboration for the Fashion Brand Olivia von Halle has collaborated with Disney for the fashion brand’s first-ever film inspired capsule collection in celebration of the highly anticipated sequel – Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The 15-piece collection was inspired by the…
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Disney+ Makes Key Nonfiction Programming Announcements and Previews Launch Titles at International Documentary Association Showcase Event
New Disney+ Titles Include: “Howard,” “People & Places,” “Science Fair,” an “Untitled Mickey Mouse Documentary” and “Wolfgang”; Actors/Filmmakers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Scheer To Each Direct Episode of “Marvel’s 616” Series Kristen Bell, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Iwerks and Marvel New Media Preview “Encore!,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” “The Imagineering Story,” and “Marvel’s Hero…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4DX Theater Experience – Mr. DAPs Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, is now in theaters. This movie takes place several years after the original. As Prince Phillip and Aurora prepare to wed, there one thing that must be done: meeting the parents! Aurora and Maleficent join Prince Phillip and his parents for a dinner to celebrate the union. It…
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Disney Stories and Technology Shine at 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
For nearly 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has immersed audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the stories of our beloved female characters and the imaginative women of Disney technology at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the largest gathering of female technologists…
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shopDisney.com and Disney Store Reveal Top Holiday Toys for the 2019 Holiday Season
From talking action figures to flower carts, shopDisney.com|Disney store is the one-stop holiday shop for Disney fans this Holiday season GLENDALE, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2019) – Today, shopDisney.com|Disney store revealed its 2019 Top Holiday Toys. This marks the second year the retailer is sharing a list of holiday must-haves for Disney fans and gift-givers alike.…
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Disney Channel Orders Fourth Season of Hit Series ‘Raven’s Home’
— Alison Taylor Joins Raven-Symoné and Warren Hutcherson as Executive Producer — Disney Channel orders a fourth season of its popular family sitcom “Raven’s Home,” starring and executive produced by multitalented Raven-Symoné. Alison Taylor (“Just Jordan”) will join the fourth season creative team as executive producer, alongside Raven-Symoné and executive producer and showrunner Warren Hutcherson (“Reed Between…
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“The Imagineering Story” from Leslie Iwerks Coming to Disney+ Streaming Service on November 12
Today, Disney announced that The Imagineering Story, a docuseries that focuses on the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company special. This highly anticipated series has been in the works for quite some time and is sure to delight fans who love to see the magic come to life. The trailer for this series was originally released…
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The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX Announce Release of Four New Films in the Multi-Sensory 4DX Format Through the End of 2019
Audiences will experience Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Frozen 2, Ford v Ferrari and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker enhanced with over 21 motion and environmental effects including snow, fog, rain, scents, vibration and more! LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2019) – CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, and The Walt Disney Studios…