Category: Disney
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Bob Iger Shares Message of Congratulations to D23 on 15th Anniversary
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating its 15th anniversary today. On this milestone, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared a message of congratulations to D23 fans via social media. In the video message, Iger said how 15 years ago D23 was launched “to bring Disney’s biggest fans even closer to the magic.” He continued…
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President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, Stepping Down
The President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, has announced that she is stepping down in the coming month from her post at Disney. She joined Imagineering in 2020 before replacing Bob Weiss as President of WDI when he retired. Upon her departure, Bruce Vaughn will be taking the reigns at Imagineering. He has been…
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Disney Shares Highlights of Bob Iger’s Morgan Stanley Conference Q&A
This last week Disney CEO Bob Iger had a question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Conference. During this session, he highlighted where Disney is and where it is going. The overarching message that Iger gave during this conference was that of optimism. Speaking about how Disney is poised for a strong future, “I…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces the Passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno
The Walt Disney Company announced today the passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno. He passed away on March 5, 2024. He was 86. A financial leader in the Disney Parks, he was instrumental when the company was adding new parks like EPCOT, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Before that, he was a part of “Project…
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ValueAct Capital Reiterates Support For Disney As Proxy Fight Continues
ValueAct Capital reiterated its support for The Walt Disney Company as billionaire Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management continues to push its agenda in a proxy fight for seats on Disney’s board. “As legacy technologies transition to digital platforms, we believe Disney can lead the media industry forward,” ValueAct Co-CEO Mason Morfit said in a statement.…
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A Complete Guide to the 96th Oscars® on ABC
Before the 96th Oscars® airs live coast to coast on ABC, get all the details on this year’s ceremony, from the host and the nominees to the presenters and the performers—plus pre- and post-awards coverage featuring all the stars, the fashions, and, of course, the films. How and when can I watch the Oscars pre-shows? Leading…
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Disney Aims to Get Streaming Platforms to Netflix’s Technical Level
Disney CEO Bob Iger is acknowledging that the company is behind when it comes to streaming technology. Iger wants Disney to be on Netflix’s level in terms of technical capabilities, and that means Disney has some catching up to do. “We need to be at their level in terms of technology capability,” Iger said about…
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Disney Store Announces Arrival of New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Makeup Collection by Sigma Beauty
The Disney Store, Disney’s online retail destination, has announced a new makeup collection by Sigma Beauty that is themed to Beauty and the Beast. This new collection takes inspiration from French architecture, antique décor, and the magic of the characters from Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast. It features four stunning beauty products sure to make…
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Taylor Swift Announces That ‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (My Version)’ Will Be Released Early on Disney+
Taylor Swift has announced that Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (My Version) will be arriving on Disney+ a little bit earlier than expected. In a post on social media, Swift announced that the concert movie will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service at 6:00 PM PT on March 14th. She posted the following announcement:…
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D23 Hosts Disney ‘Wish’ Sing-Along Event at Walt Disney Studios
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, D23 hosted a sing-along event at the Walt Disney Studios lot for its most recent animated feature, Wish. The event began with a light lunch on the studio lot along with multiple activities. The studio store was also open for attendees to peruse and shop at. The event began in…
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Disney Family Rallies Around Bob Iger Against Nelson Peltz Proxy Fight
It’s a continuous battle with good versus evil as the Nelson Peltz proxy fight continues against Disney. This time, the extended Disney family, which includes the grandchildren of Walt and Roy Disney, are joining forces to oppose Nelson Peltz, an activist investor who is waging a proxy battle for board seats. There are nine heirs…
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Disney Shares First Look at ‘TRON: Ares’
Disney has released the first picture from its upcoming feature TRON: Ares. The photo shows Jared Leto’s character in an ominous-looking suit with red highlights surrounded by red light. The film is expected to arrive in theaters in 2025 and is currently shooting in Vancouver. Jared Leto stars as Ares in TRON: Ares. He is…
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Experience the Magic of Disney’s Wish Under The Stars During the Final Weekend of the Popular Astra Lumina Experience in Los Angeles!
Stargazers are Invited to Sing Along to the Songs from the Film,Capture the Moment with Stellar Photo Ops,Participate in Themed Activities, Win Spectacular Prizesand Make A Wish Upon A Star Disney’s Wish is Now Available at Digital Retailers,and on Blu-ray March 12 In celebration of Disney’s Wish on Digital and Blu-ray, Disney will offer Astra Lumina guests an exclusive celebration of…
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Black History Month: Three Cast Members Share How They Make Magic Beyond the Screen
During Black History Month, Disney has continued to celebrate Black heritage throughout the month of February. This is a part of a broader initiative called Celebrate Soulfully that shares Black stories voices around the year throughout the company. As the month draws to a close, Disney has highlighted three cast members who help make magic…
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‘Moana 2’ Sees Auli’i Cravalho Return to Title Role
Later this year, movie-goers will be able to see the next chapter in the story of Moana when the second film in the franchise is released into theaters. When they do, they will be again hearing the voice of Auli’i Cravalho as Moana. The movie was announced last month to the surprise of many Disney…
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Disney and Reliance Announce Strategic Joint Venture in India
The Walt Disney Company and Reliance announced a strategic joint venture today that would see the merger of both companies digital streaming and television assets. This promises to create a world class leader across both entertainment and sports in India that will be an $8.5 juggernaut. In the deal, Reliance will invest $1.4 billion in…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger To Participate In The Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
Disney has announced that Bob Iger, the CEO of the company, will be participating in a question and answer session as part of the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. This will be taking place on March 5, 2024 at approximately 10:15 AM PT. Disney released the following statement on this event: BURBANK, Calif.,…
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Sean Bailey Leaving Walt Disney Studios, Searchlight Pictures’ David Greenbaum Taking His Place
Things are changing for the Walt Disney Studios live-action division. Sean Bailey is leaving the top spot and is being replaced by David Greenbaum from Searchlight Pictures. Bailey has run Disney’s live-action studios for 15 years. Greenbaum was co-president of Searchlight Pictures with Matthew Greenfield. Greenbaum’s new position is a new role. He will be…
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Disney Board Of Directors Sends Letter To Shareholders Highlighting Clear Progress Made And Promises Kept As It Executes Strategic Transformation
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Board of Directors today sent a letter to shareholders detailing the progress it has made and continues to make on its strategic priorities, delivering on the promises it made just over one year ago. The Board has been laser-focused on a strategy that will drive shareholder value. The Company has…
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First ‘Bluey’ Special ‘The Sign’ to Premiere Disney+ on April 14
Special To Debut Across Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Series’ First Global Premiere New Episode ‘Ghostbasket’ To Premiere April 7, Leading Into the Special (BURBANK, Calif. – Feb. 25, 2024) Disney Branded Television, BBC Studios Kids & Family and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) have announced that the next installments of “Bluey,” including an extended…
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Bob Weis, Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, To Be Honored By Ryman Arts
The 4th annual Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Bob Weis, a philanthropist, creative leader, and longtime champion of Ryman Arts at Celebration of the Arts. The Sklar Creative Visionary Award is presented annually by Ryman Arts to an individual whose distinctive contribution to the creative community and whose leadership…
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‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ Director Sean Wang’s Path to the Oscars
Sean Wang is receiving a slew of recognition for his short documentary film, Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó. It’s streaming for over 100 million subscribers on Disney+ and Hulu, it’s relaunching Disney’s classic People and Places series, and it’s been nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th annual Academy Awards®. But for the 29-year-old director, all of this is…
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‘Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical’ Prepares to Celebrate 10 Years on Broadway
Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical is preparing to celebrate 10 years on the stage. The musical will be celebrating this milestone at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2024. On this date, Aladdin will be presenting its 3,513 show, a milestone in itself. By this time, it will have welcomed nearly 6M guests to the…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces the 10th Year of the Disney Accelerator Program and its 2024 Participant Companies
The Walt Disney Company announced today the 10th year of Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world. As it marks a decade of investment in innovation through the Disney Accelerator, Disney also announced the five companies joining the 2024 program. These companies are focused…