Category: Disney
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Owen Wilson Talks ‘Haunted Mansion’ in Interview
In a new interview, Owen Wilson shares about his experience with filming Haunted Mansion, the attraction itself, and who he became close with in the cast. The interview comes about a month before the new movie arrives in theaters that brings this classic Disney attraction to life on the big screen once again. In the…
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Disney Wins Shareholder Lawsuit Over Criticism of Governor DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company has won a lawsuit brought against it by a shareholder who argued that Disney acted negligently when it criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Legislature over a sexual identity law. The lawsuit was brought against Disney by shareholder Kenneth Simeone. In the lawsuit, Kenneth Simeone sought internal records…
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‘Happy Haunts Materialize! Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Haunted Mansion’ Heading to Midsummer Scream
On Sunday July 30, The Walt Disney Studios will present: Happy Haunts Materialize! Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Haunted Mansion at Midsummer Scream. This will give an in-depth look at this new Haunted Mansion which will be arriving in theaters on July 28, 2023. This special presentation will include some of the people who brought this film…
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Disney Celebrates The ‘Power Of Joy’ At The 2023 Essence Festival Of Culture™ In New Orleans
Talent From Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka,’ ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Onyx Collective’s ‘Searching For Soul Food,’ ABC News and More Are Set To Take the Stage, With Hulu Serving as the Official Streaming Destination for ‘ESSENCE Fest Primetime’ As the major entertainment sponsor of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival…
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“Welcome Foolish Mortals” – New “Haunted Mansion” Featurette Looks Into Spooky New Movie
A new featurette called Welcome Foolish Mortals has been released ahead of the arrival of Haunted Mansion in theaters on July 28, 2023. The video takes a look into the movie and shows the connection between the film and the iconic attraction that has been beloved by so many people through so many years. Haunted…
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Swims to the Top in The Philippines While Facing Troubled Waters Elsewhere
The Little Mermaid has made a strong showing in The Philippines after facing racist backlash and other hindrances at the box office in Asia. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the film, starring Halle Bailey, has been swimming to the top and been the biggest blockbuster this year in The Philippines. It’s $5.8 million in earnings…
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Disney Original Movie “The Slumber Party” Heading to Disney Channel and Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (June 23, 2023) Today, the premiere date, trailer and key art were revealed for Disney Branded Television’s “The Slumber Party,” a coming-of-age comedy based on the popular YA novel “The Sleepover” by Jen Malone. The Disney Original Movie is set to debut Thursday, July 27 (8:00-9:45 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and Friday, July 28, on…
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Her Universe Fashion Show Returning to San Diego Comic-Con as Disney100 Celebration Continues
The Her Universe Fashion Show is returning to San Diego Comic-Con. The 9th annual Her Universe Fashion show will be hosted by Her Universe founder and voice of Ahsoka Tano Ashley Eckstein along with co-host Michael James Scott known as the Genie in Broadway’s Aladdin. The fashion show will be taking place on July 20…
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‘The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow’ Available for Pre-Order
A new book by author David A. Bossert is coming out in November and is now available for pre-order. The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto’s Vision of Tomorrow looks back to the 50s and 60s at the iconic house that was once in Disneyland. The book is set to be released…
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“American Born Chinese” To Air on ABC, Hulu, Roku, and YouTube
American Born Chinese is headed to ABC, Hulu, Roku, and YouTube. The series, which already can be watched on Disney+, will soon be offered elsewhere for more to see. The series has a critic score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been declared one of the best TV and Streaming Shows of 2023. Entertainment…
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Fourth and Final Season of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ to Debut on Disney+ in August
Previously Announced “High School Musical” Stars Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed and Kaycee Stroh Join Season 4 of Disney Branded Television Series BURBANK, Calif. (June 21, 2023) — Today, Disney Branded Television and Disney+ released the teaser and key art for the Disney+ Original series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,”…
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LEGO | Disney Castle Announced as Disney100 Continues
A new LEGO set has been announced as Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with the Disney100 celebration. The LEGO | Disney Castle is a 4,837-piece that recreates the castle seen at the beginning of Disney movies. Along with being recognizable from the beginning of movies, this castle also has references to 14 classic…
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Latondra Newton, Disney’s Chief Diversity Officer, Is Leaving the Company
Disney’s chief diversity officer, Latondra Newton, is leaving the company. Variety shared earlier this evening that after six years in the role, Newton is leaving and will soon be joining the corporate board for another company and also devoting more time to her own self-created company. Her current role as head of Diversity, Equity, and…
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It’s Time to Go to the 1960s With the Newest Additions to the Disney100 The Decades 60s Collection
As Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, new additions to the Disney100 The Decades Collection continue to be released. The newest release takes the collection to the 1960s with some favorite movies and moments from the era including The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmations, and more! Below is a look…
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“The Little Mermaid” Continues to Swim at the Box Office
The Little Mermaid is nearing the end of its theatrical run (or swim). However, Disney’s newest live-action remake of an animated classic continues to pass milestones at the box office. Over the weekend it surpassed some new milestones. For many who watched the films original opening numbers, some of these numbers were somewhat surprising. On…
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Disney’s Live-Action “Bambi” Might Have Found a Director
Disney is continuing its trend of rebooting animated classics as live-action films. There have been several animated musical that have gotten the live-action treatment, but now Disney is pivoting and trying something a little bit different. Disney is looking to developing the animated film Bambi as a live-action film. Much like The Lion King live-action…
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Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set Now Available for Pre-Order
A new pin set based on the original The Little Mermaid is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Created by Loungefly, this pin set includes Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and Ursula. Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set (Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula), Amazon Exclusive can be pre-ordered here. Details about the pin set can be…
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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Jennifer Lee Will Not Be Returning to Direct “Frozen 3”
Jennifer Lee, who was a director on both Frozen and Frozen 2 will not be returning to direct Frozen 3. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Lee sat down with The Wrap to discuss the film. During this discussion, it was announced that she would not be directing the film. Who will be at…
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New What to Expect App Update Gets A Dose of Disney Magic
For many parents, the process of following their little one’s growth has been comparing baby-in-waiting to avocados, peaches, eggplants and watermelons. This has been something that has been done commonly for a very long time. Now, there is another option. New updates to the What to Expect Pregnancy & Baby Tracker app now can let…
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Christine McCarthy To Step Down As Disney’s Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Lansberry Will Assume Role Of Interim CFO
McCarthy, who is taking family medical leave, will continue to serve as a strategic advisor to ensure a successful transition BURBANK, Calif., June 15, 2023—The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine M. McCarthy will be stepping down from her role and taking a family medical leave of…
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Restored Animated Classic Shorts Heading to Disney+ in July
Disney has announced it will releasing some restored classic animated shorts starting on July 7, 2023. These shorts will have classic favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and also the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The announcement comes as the Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrates its centennial…
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Here’s What is Arriving on Disney+ in July 2023!
Disney+ continues to release new titles on a regular basis. Today Disney released what will be arriving on its streaming service in July 2023. In July there will be some fun arrivals on Disney+ including Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, more episodes of Secret Invasion, and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly. Check out…
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“Disney Junior’s Ariel” Announced for Disney Platforms in 2024
Disney has announced a new animated series that will be released in 2024 and based on its live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Disney Junior’s Ariel will follow the adventures of Ariel and her undersea friends and family including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder. There will also be some new friends found in the…