Category: Disney
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Special Episode of “Bluey” Coming In 2024
A special extended “Bluey” episode will premiere globally in 2024 on Disney+ and the Australian Broadcasting Company. Entitled “The Sign,” this episode is an extra-long episode with a run time of 28 minutes. The episode is penned by “Bluey” creator and writer Joe Brumm, directed by Richard Jeffery, and produced by Ludo Studio. Dave McCormack…
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New Featurette for Disney’s ‘Wish’ Looks at Booth to Screen For a Very Special Character
A new featurette for Disney’s Wish takes a look at the process of bringing a new Disney star to life in the film from the booth to the screen. This featurette shows how actor Alan Tudyk brought the character of Valentino to life in the film. This comes ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters…
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Combined Disney+ and Hulu App to Debut in December
It has been known for some time that a combined Disney+ and Hulu will be coming in the not so distant future. Now more is known about the timeline of when this combined app will be arriving for streamers with subscriptions to both of the streaming services. During an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger…
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Disney & Technology: A History of Standard-Setting Innovation
When “Steamboat Willie” was first projected onto movie screens in 1928, audiences were captivated by its technological achievement and the antics of the film’s main character. Since the release of that first Mickey Mouse film with sound, Disney technology has continued to revolutionize storytelling — on and off the screen — with groundbreaking innovations. From…
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Spirit Jersey, Loungefly Mini Backpack, and Asha Costume Among New ‘Wish’ Merchandise Arrivals on shopDisney
With Disney’s newest animated film Wish arriving in theaters on November 20th, new merchandise continues to arrive on shopDisney for fans of this movie. This includes quite an array of merchandise with new items being offered. The newest offerings are a Loungefly Mini Backpack, an Asha costume, and also a spirit jersey. All three of…
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Disney Earnings Q4 2023: CEO Bob Iger Reveals Four Building Opportunities
“Our progress has allowed us to move beyond this period of fixing and begin building our businesses again.” That was the message that Disney’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger had for investors and consumers after The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported its fiscal full year and fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday. Iger—who returned to the position…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2023. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: “Our results this quarter reflect the significant progress we’ve made over the past year,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney…
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Disney+ Announces Holiday Programming
2023 Happy Holidays Collection Features Beloved Classics and Timeless Disney+ Originals “The Santa Clauses” Season Two, “Dashing Through the Snow,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” “Home Alone,” “Christmas with Walt Disney,” and More Subscribers Can Also Enjoy The Biggest Streaming Premieres of the Holiday Season Including “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Indiana Jones and…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Kicks Off In Support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program
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A long-running tradition that makes a very positive difference is continuing this year. Disney has kicked off once again the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program. Disney has a very long relationship with Toys for Tots that dates back to 1947 at the program’s origin. Walt Disney and…
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Hugh Johnston Named Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has named Hugh Johnston as its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Johnston is currently the vice chairman and CFO of food and beverage giant PepsiCo. He succeeds Christine McCarthy, who stepped down earlier this year. He starts December 4 and will relocate from New York to California. Kevin…
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Disney100: The Exhibition to Open in May 2024 at Union Station in Kansas City
Walt Disney’s roots can be traced back to Chicago, Marceline, and Kansas City, but it’s in Kansas City where Walt walked as a young boy and again as a budding entrepreneur. Recently, Union Station officials, alongside representatives from the Walt Disney Archives, announced the opening date for the Kansas City run of Disney100: The Exhibition – presented…
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Disney100 Train Set by Lionel Now Available on shopDisney
The Disney100 Train Set by Lionel is now available on shopDisney. This is a must-have set for any Disney lover who also happens to love trains. It is another addition to the line of merchandise that has been released for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Details about this train set can be…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘Echo’ to Launch Simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu on January 10, 2024
No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must…
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Disney Leads the Competition with 93 Children’s and Family Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned the top spot for nominations at the 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, according to the list released today by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a whopping 93 nods, Disney topped its nearest competitor, Netflix, who earned 61 nominations. The recognitions came from television…
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New Short, “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song,” Now on Disney+
“Now And Then” Music Video, Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Peter Jackson, to Launch on Disney+ November 3 BURBANK, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles…
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Coming to Disney+ on December 1
The final chapter of the Indiana Jones series will soon be joining the other Indiana Jones films on Disney+. On December 1st, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. Along with the arrival of the film on Disney+, a feature-length documentary called Timeless Heroes will be debuting as…
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Be Glad for the Plaid on shopDisney
With the holiday season almost upon us, shopDisney is showcasing some of its holiday plaid offerings. This includes a Minnie Ear Headband and a plaid Mickey Mouse Plaid Loungefly Mini Backback. Both of these offerings can be seen below along with some other options which can be found on shopDisney. This post contains affiliate links…
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Disney-Themed Delivery Helps Kids at Children’s Hospitals Nationwide Get into the Halloween Spirit
This Halloween season, The Walt Disney Company collaborated with the non-profit Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver Disney-themed costumes, wheelchair covers, toys, and books to children’s hospitals nationwide. To celebrate the delivery, pediatric patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington were treated to a fun-filled day of films, costumes, and a chance to meet Mickey Mouse himself.…
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Disney Legends Burny Mattinson and Richard Sherman Add a Dash of Magic to Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original short film Once Upon a Studio welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers—in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation—to celebrate 10 decades of storytelling, artistry, and technological achievements. Directed and written by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen, Once Upon…
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Disney+ Expands Advertising Automation and Measurement Capabilities, 10 Months After Successful AVOD Launch
Approaching the one-year anniversary of its ad-supported tier, Disney+ has doubled down on delivering deeper ways for advertisers to reach audiences at scale with the most flexible solutions in the industry. Advanced audience targeting; additional programmatic marketplaces; expanded ad formats and enriched measurement across verification, identity, effectiveness and attribution are now all available on the service. “Consistent with…
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Disney Releases First Look at Rachel Zegler’s Snow White as it Delays the Film’s Release Date
Disney has released the first look at Rachel Zegler in the title role of Disney’s Snow White. Along with releasing this image, Disney also announced that the film’s release will be delayed by a year. The film’s release date will be moved from March 22, 2024 to March 21, 2025. The image shows Zegler’s Snow…
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Donate to Make-A-Wish® Kids this Holiday Season in Partnership with Amazon, Disney, and ‘Wish’
From now through the end of the year, it is possible to send a little extra love directly to a Make-A-Wish® kid! Amazon is partnering with Disney and Make-A-Wish® on the “Wish Together” campaign, which celebrates the newest Disney animated film Wish, coming to theaters on November 22. Keeping with the theme of the film—which…
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…