Category: Disney
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Shares that Sequels Are in the Works for ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Frozen,’ & ‘Zootopia’
During an earnings call Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that there are sequels in the works for some of Disney’s most popular franchises. The news came after he announced a restructuring of The Walt Disney Company into three segments. The company will be divided into: As the company moves into the second Iger era, he…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022. “After a solid first quarter, we are embarking on a significant transformation, one that will maximize the potential of our world-class creative teams and our unparalleled brands and franchises,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
On February 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT The Walt Disney Company discusses their fiscal first quarter 2023 financial results. Follow along as the Daps Magic team provides live updates on this financial call here: This fiscal results call is the first to be hosted by Bob Iger since he returned…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Joins Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors
Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products for The Walt Disney Company has joined the board of directors for Make-A-Wish America. Make-A-Wish made the announcement today. This board is comprised of 24 members from diverse backgrounds. The board members help Make-A-Wish with their skills to support the organization in human resources, finance,…
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Disney Sets Date for 2023 Shareholder Meeting
The Walt Disney Company has set the date for the 2023 shareholder meeting. This year the virtual event will be held on Monday April 3 at 10:00 AM PT. This shareholder is being closely watched as activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Group looks to put himself or his son on the Disney Board of Directors. Train…
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Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status With Grammy Win
Viola Davis, who recently narrated Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional, has won a Grammy and achieved EGOT status. This means she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Davis won a Grammy for the audiobook of her memoir Finding Me. The Grammy was specifically for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The…
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Becomes Most-Watched Marvel Global Premiere on Disney+
This last weekend Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrived on Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. In the last five days, the Marvel Studios film has become the most watched Marvel title globally based on hours streamed. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Official Description In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku…
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Disney+ Releases Valentine’s Day Collection
Ahead of the arrival of Valentine’s Day, Disney+ has released its collection of titles for people to celebrate this most romantic month. This includes some favorites like 10 Things I Hate About You, Princess Bride, and WandaVision. There are also new additions this year like Thor: Love and Thunder, Love, Victor, High School Musical 2,…
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shopDisney Launches Disney100 The Eras Collection – Disneyland
The second edition of a three part Disney100 The Eras Collection has been released by shopDisney today. This edition focuses on Disneyland. The arrival of Disney100 The Eras Collection – Disneyland comes after the launching of Disney100 The Eras Collection – Walt Disney Studios last month. This collection is all about Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom,…
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Disney Live Entertainment Joins Instagram
Disney Live Entertainment has joined Instagram. This branch of Walt Disney Imagineering works on telling storytelling through live entertainment. Its mission: “Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, the Disney live entertainment teams create, produce and deliver the most creative and engaging live entertainment in the world.” Disney Live Entertainment works on live storytelling…
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Disney Remains Most-Admired Media and Entertainment Company
For the 20th consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as the top-ranked media and entertainment company on Fortune’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” released online today and in the magazine’s February/March issue. Disney ranked No. 6 overall among the 324 listed companies from across the globe. Disney earned top marks…
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Pictorial: Cast and Creatives of ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ World Premiere
Tonight, the cast and creative team of “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” celebrated the series’ world premiere at The Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, CA. The highly anticipated series, featuring Marvel’s first African American Teen Girl Super Hero, premieres Feb. 10 on Disney Channel and Feb. 15 on Disney+. The event was attended by…
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Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Handcar Available for Presale Exclusively for D23 Gold Members
D23 has announced a new D23 Gold Member Exclusive in the form of a Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Handcar. The handcar is made by Lionel Trains and is a reproduction of the classic 1934 handcar featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. D23 Gold Members can pre-order Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Handcar…
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Disney Princess Inspired Dolls By The CreativeSoul Photography Now Available!
The CreativeSoul Doll Collection Inspired by Disney Princess is now available in Disney Parks and also on shopDisney. These beautiful dolls are really works of art. They take inspiration from Disney Princess and star young girls across the African diaspora as concept models. The dolls are created to have natural hairstyles and are highlighted with…
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The Walt Disney Company Underscores Board Strength And Focus On Value Creation, Sends Letter To Shareholders
BURBANK, Calif., February 2, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors (NYSE:DIS) today responded to materials issued by the Trian Group. The Disney Board of Directors is focused on delivering long-term sustainable value and continually works to ensure it is comprised of the right mix of experience, skills and perspectives to guide Disney,…
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‘Unpack Your Adjectives’ With Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear on the ‘Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong’
The Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong aired on ABC last night and is now on Hulu and Disney+. In this program that was hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear joined Fortune Feimster to perform a song about grammar that fans of the original Schoolhouse Rock! will recognize. Kermit and Fozzie quite literally…
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D23 Reveals Gallery Posters for Disney100: The Exhibition
This week D23 has revealed gallery posters for Disney100: The Exhibition, which will be opening at The Franklin Institute on February 18, 2023 in Philadelphia. This exhibit will include a collection of over 250 of the “Crown Jewels” from The Walt Disney Gallery. These 10 gallery posters were created by artists Dave Pacheco and Shane…
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Spring Issue of Disney twenty-three Goes Into the Grid With TRON Lightcyle / Run
The spring issue of Disney twenty-three will soon be making its way to Gold members’ mailboxes and when it does, it will be taking them into the grid. This edition will head into the Grid as it takes a look at Magic Kingdom’s newest attraction TRON Lightcycle / Run. This includes looking back at the…
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Kermit the Frog & Fozzie Bear to Perform on ‘Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong’ Tonight
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear are set to perform on Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong tonight on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will be the headmaster and host for this special that airs at 8:00-9:00 PM EST. It will be on Hulu and Disney+ tomorrow. The Muppets posted a reminder today on social media that Kermit…
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Pre-Order this Amazon Exclusive Funko Pop! Train: Disney 100 – Mickey in Steamboat Car
The Disney100 celebration kicked off last week for the Disneyland Resort with new nighttime spectaculars, a new attraction, merchandise, food, entertainment and more. However, the celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company isn’t happening just at the Disneyland Resort. It is happening around the globe. There are also other ways The Walt…
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Mariel Molino Talks Love of Disney and New Freeform Show ‘The Watchful Eye’
Mariel Molino stars in the new Freeform show The Watchful Eye that debuted this week. Princeton Parker, Associate Manager, Content Programming & Synergy, sat down with Molino to talk about both the show and also her love of Disney. The interview can be read below and The Watchful Eye is airing on Freeform on Monday…
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Disney 100 – Walt Disney on Engine Funko Pop! Train Now Available for Pre-Order
With the start of Disney100 at the Disneyland Resort last week, there are a lot of references to how Walt Disney’s dreams are continuing to live on today and into the next century of The Walt Disney Company. There are celebrations happening in the Disney Parks, Disney100: The Exhibition, and plenty of merchandise to be…
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El Capitan Theatre Hosting Disney+ Date Night With ‘The Princess and the Frog’ For Valentine’s Day
The El Capitan Theatre is hosting the Disney+ Date Night for several nights in February for Valentine’s Day featuring a screening of The Princess and the Frog. Being billed as a Valentine’s dinner and a movie, this is a full date night for couples that will be offered from February 8-14, 2023. Here are the…
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Disney Launches Disney100 The Eras Collection
As Disney kicks off its Disney100 celebration, centered at the Disneyland Resort, shopDisney has released a new Disney100 The Eras Collection. This is a collection that celebrates Disney’s past, present, and future. This is a three part series that was launched with Disney100. There are a lot of incredible things to find in this collection…