Category: Disney
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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…
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“Playdate with Winnie the Pooh” Announced for Disney Junior and Disney+
A new series featuring the world’s favorite silly old bear has been announced for Disney Junior and Disney+ at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Playdate with Winnie the Pooh will follow a much younger Winnie the Pooh who will be going on a series of playdates in the Hundred-Acre Woods. This musical series of…
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Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour Book Now Available for Pre-Order
A new pop-up park tour book that focuses on Disneyland is now available for pre-order ahead of its release in 2024. Disneyland: Pop-Up Park Tour gives Disney fans a unique look at Disneyland as it pops up to life, thanks to the creativity of award-winning paper engineer Matthew Reinhart’s original artwork. The book is set…
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Disney Reshuffles and Updates Film Release Schedule
As is often the case in the movie business, release schedules get updated fairly frequently. This is the case for The Walt Disney Company which announced an updated schedule for many of its movies in the coming years. This includes movies from the Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Avatar franchises. While movies that are…
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A Few Magical Moments with Richard Sherman on His 95th Birthday
Today is Disney legend and legendary composer Richard Sherman’s 95th birthday. Richard Sherman has been a part of some of the most memorable and beloved songs in the Disney catalog and more through the years. He and his brother wrote the songs for music in Disney movies including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, and Bedknobs…
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Disney’s “Once Upon a Studio” Short Debuts at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
A new short celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary debuted during the opening of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The short, which will be released in front of Disney’s upcoming animated feature Wish, is a celebration of Disney animation past and present. The short is directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, the duo behind Once…
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LEGO and Disney Announce New LEGO Set Based on the Sanderson Sister’s Cottage From “Hocus Pocus”
The LEGO Group and Disney announced a new set based on the iconic Sanderson Sister’s cottage from Hocus Pocus. This brings to life in LEGO form the setting where the fans first saw Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson reside when they saw the movie in 1993. Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters Cottage set was…
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D23 Announces Opening Night Event for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” for D23 Gold Members
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced that it will be hosting an opening night fan event for D23 Gold Members for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The event will take place at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Seats for the event are reserved and the cost is $50 each. Indiana…