Category: Disney
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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+.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…