Category: Disney
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New Country Album of Disney Favorites Arriving in April
A new country album that is full of Disney favorites is on the way! This album, called Main Street Country, will be available on April 3rd. Fans can pre-save the EP and pre-order the exclusive vinyl, releasing May 15, 2026. The album includes many of Country Music’s biggest stars singing some fan-favorite Disney songs. This is the newest…
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Disney’s ‘Versa’ Tells Story of Loss, Grief, and Healing
Disney’s Versa is now streaming on Disney+. This short that was created by Malcon Pierce tells a story of loss, grief, and healing. Daps Magic was recently invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview this short and then speak with Pierce (the interviews can be found here). As the short film arrived on…
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iHeartRadio Broadway Debuts “Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway” Podcast
In partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway Podcast is pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage! Each episode, host Danielle Monaro gets exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people who bring Disney’s most beloved stories to life on stage. Discover the real magic behind The Lion King,…
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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Spin Off Finds Its Director
Disney has found a director for its live-action Cinderella spin-off. Akiva Schaffer has been hired by Disney to direct Stepsisters. This film will be a comedic look at Cinderella’s stepsiblings, Anastasia and Drizella. Schaffer will be joined by his The Naked Gun scribes Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who will write the script. They previously…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Draws Stellar Numbers
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special aired on March 24, 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu. Appropriately enough, this was 20 years to the date after Hannah Montana debuted. The strong nostalgia for this Miley Cyrus-led series is very apparent. In the first three days after the special debuted, it racked up 6.3 million views on…
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Disney Ends Partnership with OpenAI as Sora is Shut Down
OpenAI announced today that it is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform that was unveiled in 2024. This comes after Disney announced a $1 billion deal just three months ago. OpenAI shared the news in a statement, which said, “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and…
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees
At the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership between Disney and Epic Games. This was accompanied by a $1.5 billion investment by Disney into the gaming company. Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent a memo to employees announcing the elimination of 1,000 jobs. This amounts…
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New Trailer Released for Live-Action ‘Moana’
A new trailer has been released for the live-action Moana. This comes ahead of its arrival in theaters on July 10, 2026. This musical movie will bring the musical adventure of Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) as she goes off to save her people, with the help of the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). This trailer gives the…
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Turning Grief into Art: The Story Behind ‘Versa’
Versa is a new Disney animated short that can now be watched on Disney+. The story was written by director Malcon Pierce, based on a tragic experience that he and his wife went through together. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview Versa and also speak with the filmmaker…
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Filmmaker of New Disney Short Uses Grief for Good in ‘Versa’
A new Disney short has arrived on Disney+. Called Versa, this short tackles a very difficult subject that may be triggering for some. This subject is the loss of a child in childbirth. The short was created by Malcon Pierce, who went on his own personal journey to make it. This journey saw him facing…
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Defines Next Disney Chapter in Memo to Disney Workers
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro stepped into the role of Disney CEO. The day began with D’Amaro sharing an update about The Walt Disney Company and then his vision for the company to shareholders during The Walt Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. It also included a memo to Disney workers and cast members where he…
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Disney Sets Release Dates for Two Movies During Annual Shareholders Meeting
The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting always brings big news for the company when it comes to announcements for Disney Experiences, Disney Studios, and other divisions of the Company. Two big announcements came from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios regarding film releases. “Lilo and Stitch 2” will be released May 26, 2028,…
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Disney Shareholder Meeting Reveals Era of Optimism with Josh D’Amaro’s Leadership
On the morning of March 18, 2026, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro made his first public appearance in his new role. This was during The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder meeting. After an opening by Disney Chairman James P. Gorman, the meeting spent a few minutes honoring the now-retired two-time Disney CEO, Bob Iger. The video…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting will be led by new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. Below is the liveblog of this event as Disney heads into a new chapter of its over 100-year history.
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Dates Revealed by Disney for ‘Worlds Collide Concert Tour’
The Worlds Collide Concert Tour of North America is coming this fall. This concert tour will feature stars from the Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock film franchises. This includes Malachi Barton, Liamani Segura, Dara Reneé, Mekonnen Knife, Hudson Stone, Swayam Bhatia, Kiara Romero, and Alexandro Byrd. Today, Disney Concerts, Disney+, and AEG Presents revealed the concert dates and ticket…
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Josh D’Amaro Becomes CEO of The Walt Disney Company
It’s official, Josh D’Amaro is now the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. This follows an extensive search led by Disney’s Chairman of the Board, James P. Gorman. D’Amaro is joined at the top of the company by Dana Walden, who is now the President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney. On Wednesday…
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GUIDE: Here’s What’s Streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN in April 2026
Disney continues to ramp up its streaming efforts. More shows, live programs, movies, and more continue to arrive on Disney’s streaming services regularly. On Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, new content regularly gets added. April 2026 is no exception. Throughout the month, things like Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again, American Idol, and more…
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Personal Passions & Stories Behind Disney’s New ‘Short Circuit’ Films
Disney’s ‘Short Circuit’ program allows for anyone from Walt Disney Animation Studios to pitch an idea for a short and, if picked, create a film. This year, the program celebrates its 10th anniversary. Two new films are also being released this month during its milestone year. The films come from directors Heather Russell and Larry…
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Special Trailer Released for Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special arrives on Disney+ and Hulu on March 24th. When it does, fans of Hannah Montana will get to experience a blast from the past as Disney Legend Miley Cyrus takes a stroll down memory lane. This special premieres 20 years to the day of the original series’ premiere. This…
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Disney Entertainment Leadership Structure Set Under Dana Walden
Dana Walden has set up her leadership team for Disney Entertainment for when she takes over the role as President and Chief Creative Officer on Wednesday, and Josh D’Amaro takes over the role of CEO. In a memo to her team, Walden said, “The strength of Disney has always been the emotional connection between our…
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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Takes Top Spot at Box Office for Second Weekend
Pixar’s Hoppers continues to show strength at the box office. The newest Pixar Animation Studios’ film has taken the top spot at the box office for its second week in a row. The film earned an additional $28.5 million domestically. It has now earned $86 million domestically. Internationally, the film has earned $164 million to…
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Here’s How ‘Zootopia 2’ Became the Number One Movie of 2025
2025 was a big year for Disney and for the Zootopia franchise. Zootopia 2 had an incredible run that ultimately saw it become the highest-grossing animated MPA film of all time. Now, it is also an Oscar-nominated film as well. The film is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, and produced by Yvett Merino. Ahead of this…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer
There are a lot of changes happening in the leadership of The Walt Disney Company as incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into his new role. This last week, Disney Experiences saw a shake-up as Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum was tapped to take over the role of Disney Experiences Chairman when D’Amaro moves…
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More ‘Bluey’ is Heading to Disney+
Disney has announced that more Bluey is coming to Disney+. On March 16th, Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. This will be followed by ten Bluey Minisodes, which will make their Disney+ debut on May 20th. Below are details about the arrival of more Bluey offerings throughout…