Category: Disney
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Pictorial: Cast and Filmmakers Come Together for Series Premiere of “Willow”
First Two Episodes of the All-New Action-Adventure Series Stream Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning November 30, 2022 The cast and filmmakers from Lucasfilm’s “Willow,” the all-new action-adventure series based on George Lucas’ fantasy-adventure film, were at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood earlier tonight for the series premiere. Guests were treated to the first two episodes of the epic series…
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Disney Buys Remaining Stake in BAMTech
In 2017 Disney bought a majority ownership stake in the streaming company BAMTech from Major League Baseball. Now, it has completely purchased the company. The final purchase price for the last 15% of the company was $900 million. Since taking an ownership majority in the company, it was renamed “Disney Streaming.” This is appropriate as…
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Character Profiles Released For New “Willow” Series on Disney+
Willow, a new Disney Original series arrives on Disney+ on November 30th. The series takes place 20 years after the original Willow film and continues the story that first was told in 1988. Sorcerer Willow (Warwick Davis) is once again on an adventure to save the world from evil. He is joined by a new…
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Tickets on Sale for D23 Opening Night Event For Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane at the Palm Springs Air Museum
Tickets are now on sale for the D23 opening night event of Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane at the Palm Springs Air Museum on December 5, 2022. This marks the beginning of the next chapter for the plane which has spent this year traveling from Florida to California for the D23 Expo and now to Palm…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley to Soon Be Available for Mac
Disney Dreamlight Valley will soon be available for Mac users! On December 6th, along with a promised content update, the game will be arriving for Mac users to purchase. The announcement was made today by Disney on DisneyDreamlightValley.com in a post that says: Howdy Valley Villagers! It’s been an absolute joy watching your excited reactions…
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New Trailer and Poster Released for “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again” Ahead of Arrival on Disney+
Today a new trailer and poster were released for “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again.” This comes ten days before the animated film’s arrival on Disney+. This original movie will be arriving on Disney+ on December 9, 2022 and is based on the Night at the Museum franchise. Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises…
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Disney Delivers 75,000 Toys to Children in Need Through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive as it Celebrates 75 Year Collaboration
The Walt Disney Company continues to make a difference to children in need in a legacy that has continued for 75 years. On Good Morning America this morning, it was announced that Disney would be donating 75,000 toys to children in need as a part of the Marine Toys for Tots Program. The announcement was…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Voices Support For Disney’s Future as Bob Iger Takes the Reins Again
There has been a lot going on at The Walt Disney Company in the last week and a half. This started with the news that Bob Chapek had been let go as Disney CEO and that Bob Iger would be returning to the role. This led to Iger immediately asserting his influence and restructuring the…
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Carly Pearce to Host “CMA Country Christmas”
Thirteenth Annual Holiday Television Special to Feature Performances by Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Airs Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9/8c on ABC ‘Tis the holiday season! The Country Music Association has revealed this year’s host and performers for its 13th…
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Mickey Saves Christmas – Review by Mr. Daps
Mickey Saves Christmas is now on Disney+. This stop-motion animated special has Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck getting ready to celebrate Christmas together at Mickey’s place. However, things get a little crazy when Pluto inadvertently causes Santa’s yearly sleigh ride to get a bit off course. This soon finds…
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No Merger for Disney with Apple on the Horizon CEO Bob Iger States
In a town hall meeting today, returning Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a rumored merger between Apple and The Walt Disney Company is nothing more than that. The confirmation that no merger is happening between Apple and Disney came during a question and answer part of the town hall meeting at Disney this morning.…
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New Clip and Art Released for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”
A new clip and final artwork has been released for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The movie is coming to Disney+ on December 2nd and is based off second book in the popular book series by Jeff Kinney. Check out the clip and artwork below! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Official…
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Bob Iger Hosts Town Hall Meeting at Disney As Company Begins New Chapter
This morning Bob Iger hosted a town hall meeting at the Walt Disney Studios as The Walt Disney Company begins a new chapter. This comes after the sudden departure of Bob Chapek a week ago. He was let go by the Disney Board of Directors. Iger, the former CEO before Chapek was asked to return…
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“Strange World” Has Strange Opening with Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office Results
It was a strange opening weekend for the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest film, Strange World. The film appears to be an anomaly as it struggled to gather traction at the five-day weekend box office of Thanksgiving. As of now, the film will have garnered $18.6 million dollars at the box office over the course…
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Disney and Bob Iger Have $10 Million Deal for Consulting with Replacement
Bob Iger may again be back at The Walt Disney Company as CEO. However, when he left the company the last time he made a deal with Disney to consult with his replacement. This deal was for $10 million and had Iger available to consult through 2026. It currently is on hold while Iger is…
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Continues to Dominate Box Office as “Strange World” Struggles to Take Off
The Thanksgiving extended weekend numbers are coming in and there is some good news for The Walt Disney Company, and some less-than-good news. The good news first, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continues to win at the box office. With one more day left for the holiday weekend, Wakanda Forever looks like it will garner an…
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Another Exec Leaves Disney After Chapek’s Exit
A lot is changing at The Walt Disney Company. On Sunday, Chapek was let go as CEO of the company and Bob Iger reinstated at the top of Disney. Since then, Kareem Daniel was also let go. Now, another exact has left Disney. This time it is Arthur Bochner, The news originated at Puck News…
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“Mickey Saves Christmas” Soundtrack is Now Available
The soundtrack for the upcoming special Mickey Saves Christmas is now available. The soundtrack arrived days ahead of the arrival of Mickey Saves Christmas on multiple linear television channels followed by Disney+ a day later. Mickey Saves Christmas is a stop-motion special where Mickey, Minnie, and the gang try to celebrate the perfect Christmas in…
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On Thanksgiving Day, Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Gratitude for Employees and Cast Members
On Thanksgiving morning, new (and old) CEO Bob Iger shared his gratitude on Twitter for the employees and cast members of The Walt Disney Company. The continues a week of Bob Iger intentionally sharing his gratitude for those that work at The Walt Disney Company. This started with his initial email that went out to…
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“A Christmas Gift” Clip from “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
A new clip is out now ahead of The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special arriving on Disney+. In it, Mantis and Drax come up with an idea for the perfect Christmas gift for Peter Quill. The clip comes out ahead of the arrival of this holiday special on Disney+ on November 25, 2022. Check…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Host Employee Town Hall on Monday to Discuss Disney’s Future
Bob Iger is back as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He has wasted no time getting to work trimming the sails of Disney to get the company headed in the direction he sees as successful. The return of Bob Iger comes after a couple of tumultuous years under the leadership of former CEO…
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Check Out the Trailer for “Mickey Saves Christmas” Ahead of Sunday’s Arrival
Mickey Saves Christmas arrives via simulcast on Sunday on the Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and ABC on Sunday, 27th November 2022 at 7:00-7:30 PM EST. The next day it will arrive on Disney+. Ahead of its arrival, check out the trailer for this new stop-motion animated special that is sure to become a…
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Mickey: The Story of a Mouse – Review by Mr. Daps
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse is precisely what the name implies. It is the story of Mickey Mouse from his origins to where he is today. Along the way, the ups and downs of this iconic character are shared by multiple people who are connected with him. As his story is being told, three…
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Take a Look at What is Coming to Disney+ in December 2022
Since launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ has continued to add more programming each month. December 2022 continues that trend with new programming coming to the streaming service. Seeing that it is the holiday season, there will be some titles that will help celebrate the spirit of the season. This includes the premiere of Pentatonix:…