Category: Disney
-
Disney Responds to Institutional Shareholder Services Recommendation for Disney’s Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement in response to a recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) that shareholders should vote for 11 of 12 nominees endorsed by Disney for its Board. In place of Maria Elena Lagomasino, it suggests electing activist investor Nelson Peltz to the Board of Directors. ISS does not endorse…
-
Ana Ortiz Joins David Schwimmer in Cast for Second Season of ‘Goosebumps’
Ana Ortiz has been announced as the most recent person to join the cast of the second season of Goosebumps. According to a release from Disney+, Ortiz “portrays Jen, a dedicated police detective who remains rooted in her Brooklyn neighborhood after experiencing a tragic event that involved her friends in adolescence.” She joins previously announced…
-
Josh Gad Voices Support for Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
As the Disney annual shareholder meeting grows closer, more and more people are starting to voice their support for Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s nominees for its Board of Directors. Just hours after former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis voiced his support for Iger, actor Josh Gad joined in sharing his support. In…
-
Former Walt Disney Imagineer President Bob Weis Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Weis has come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger in an ongoing proxy fight that sees activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group seeking two sees on the Disney Board of Directors. If he gets his way, Peltz would like to gain a spot on the board…
-
![GUIDE: Ticket Information For D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event [Updated]](https://dapsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/D23-The-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event-Ticket-Guide-Featured-Image.jpg)
GUIDE: Ticket Information For D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event [Updated]
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place from August 9-11, 2024. A lot of information regarding the various events leading up to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event has been released, including information about purchasing tickets. Hopefully this guide will help you decide which ticket option will be best for you. There are…
-
Disney Cast Members and Employees Share What Makes Disney Storytelling Special on World Storytelling Day
March 20 is World Storytelling Day. Appropriately enough, Disney has shared some words from Disney cast members and employees that share what exactly makes Disney storytelling so special. This comes as The Walt Disney Company continues its legacy of strong storytelling that has lasted over 100 years! It is integral to what is done at…
-
‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ Debuts as the No. 1 Music Film Ever on Disney+
The 3.5-Hour Concert Film Garnered 4.6 Million Views and 16.2 Million Hours on Disney+ in its Opening Weekend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) continues its record-breaking streak with 4.6 million views* on Disney+ in 3 days, making it the No. 1 music film ever on the platform. Taylor Swift fans took to Disney+…
-
Star Wars Creator George Lucas Back Bob Iger’s Leadership and Disney Board in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Star Wars creator George Lucas has joined the fray in the ongoing proxy fight that The Walt Disney Company is currently embroiled in. Lucas strongly voiced his support for the leadership of Bob Iger for The Walt Disney Company and stated that he also backed the board. He didn’t just do this with his words…
-
Disney Announces Disney Legends Class of 2024
Ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney has announced the 2024 class of Disney Legends. Disney Legends “honors artists and visionaries throughout the company’s history who have pushed the envelope of creativity, challenged conventional wisdom, and broken the restraints of the status quo in search of new possibilities and excellence.” These honorees from…
-
GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place from August 9-11, 2024. This year promises to be bigger and better than any D23 Expo that preceded this ultimate fan event. It will include a day at the Disneyland Resort, a D23 day at an Angels game, and so much more! With all that…
-
Disney+ Announces Arrivals for April 2024
Since launching in 2019, Disney+ has consistently added new titles to its roster. Each month, new titles are announced for the next month. This month is no different. Today, Disney+ announced what will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service in April of 2024. This includes the arrival of Disney Wish, more of Star Wars: The…
-
Glass Lewis Endorses Bob Iger in Disney Proxy Fight
Glass Lewis has endorsed the leadership efforts of Bob Iger and his team in an ongoing proxy fight ahead of Disney’s annual shareholder meeting next month. Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis) recommended that shareholders vote the WHITE proxy card in support of all of Disney’s 12 director nominees (and no other nominees) at the…
-
Disney ‘Wish’ Coming to Disney+ on April 3
Disney’s most recent animated film, Wish, is coming to Disney+ and it is now known when. Disney Wish will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on April 3, 2024. This comes after it was recently released for digital download and on blu-ray (review here). Wish tells the story of a young dreamer named Asha who…
-
Trailer Released for Disney+ Original Series ‘Renegade Nell’
Written and created by BAFTA-award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (“Happy Valley”) with lead director Ben Taylor (“Sex Education”) BURBANK, Calif. (March 13, 2024) – Today, Disney+ released the official trailer and new images for the upcoming Original series “Renegade Nell”. All episodes of “Renegade Nell” will be available to stream on March 29, 2024, exclusively on Disney+.…
-
Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Narrate Disneynature’s “Tiger”
All-New Feature Film Streams on Disney+ Beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2024, Marking 15 Years Since Disneynature’s Inaugural Release, “Earth” Disneynature’s “Tiger” will launch on Disney+ this Earth Day, April 22, 2024—exactly 15 years after the label’s first release, “Earth.” Also revealed today, Priyanka Chopra Jonas will narrate the compelling story, which lifts the veil…
-
Join D23 & Street Food Cinema For Four Fan-Favorite Anniversary Screenings
2024 is in full swing, with so much in store for Disney fans! From brand-new stories coming soon to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there’s a ton to look forward to as D23’s 15th anniversary year continues. The best part? The magic of these celebrations is only the beginning! Being the ultimate Disney Fan…
-
Pete Distad Named CEO of ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Joint Sports Streaming Service
Former Apple TV+ executive Pete Distad has been named the CEO of the new joint sports streaming service that is being created by ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery. Distad is a leader an experienced leader in media, sports and technology. He was previously at Apple for a decade and before that, he was at…
-
It’s All Taylor Swift on Disney+ Home Screen With Arrival of ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) is now streaming on Disney+ (review here). Swifties can now watch this concert film, including five bonus songs songs, anytime they want with their Disney+ subscription. It is reported that Disney spent $75 million for the opportunity to bring this film to Disney+. With the arrival of Taylor Swift:…
-
New Season of ‘Doctor Who’ Arriving on Disney+ on May 10
A new season of Doctor Who will be arriving on Disney+ and BBC on May 10, 2024. Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced that the season launch will be simultaneous on Disney+ globally at 7:00 PM EDT (except the UK). Audiences will have the opportunity to return to The Church on Ruby Road, which…
-
REVIEW: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) Brings Joy Into Home Theaters
On Thursday, March 14 at 6 pm PDT, Disney+ added the much-anticipated Taylor Swift concert film! Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) was added to the streaming service and you could hear Swifties everywhere screaming in unison (myself included). I felt uniquely qualified to review this version of the film as I have seen…
-
Taylor Swift Releases ‘Cardigan’ Song Clip Ahead of Eras Tour Arrival on Disney+
Ahead of the arrival of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (My Version) on Disney+ at 6:00 PT on March 14th, Taylor Swift has released a clip of one of the songs that wasn’t included in the theatrical version of the film. A 54 second clip of her song, Cardigan, was shared on Apple’s App…
-
‘Wish’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Disney’s animated feature Wish is now available for digital download or on physical disc formats. This is a movie that tells the story of a young dreamer named Asha who discovers the power of a wish and the importance of everyone having their own. This comes as she lives in a kingdom where everyone’s greatest…
-
JPMorgan Chase CEO Backs Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has backed Disney CEO Bob Iger in the ongoing proxy fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners. In a statement released to CNBC, Dimon endorsed Iger’s plans and efforts and warns of the risks that come from the efforts of Nelson Peltz and others. “Bob is a…
-
Disney Warns That Activist Investor Nelson Peltz is “Disruptive and Destructive” in New Video
A new video that was released by Disney asks the question, “what’s the harm in letting activist investor Nelson Peltz or Jay Rasulo have a seat on Disney’s board.” This video, that feels much like a political ad, goes on to build a case for the exact harm that could happen if Peltz and Rasulo…