Category: Disney
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Kareem Daniel Out at Disney as Bob Iger Begins Restructuring The Walt Disney Company
Bob Iger has been back in charge at The Walt Disney Company for only a day and already he is restructuring the company in the image of how he sees things moving forward. One of the first changes is firing one of former CEO Bob Chapek’s top lieutenants Kareem Daniel. Iger sent out a memo…
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Disney+ Releases Photo and Videos of “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium”
Last night Disney+ livestreamed Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium. This is the final concert of Elton John in North America. The concert is being billed as “one of the greatest send-offs of all time” and included artists, entertainers, special guests, and thousands of adoring fans both at Dodger Stadium and also watching on…
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Disney Announces Casting of Brandy and Rita Ora to Next Installment of “Descendants” Franchise “The Pocketwatch”
Brandy Returns to her Role as Beloved Heroine Cinderella and Ora Portrays the Villainous Queen of Hearts in the upcoming movie from Disney Branded Television The Pair Join Previously Announced Cast Members China Anne McClain, Kylie Cantrall and Dara Reneé All-Star Cast Also Includes Malia Baker, Ruby Rose Turner, Morgan Dudley, Joshua Colley and Melanie Paxson …
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The Changing of the Bobs – How Bob Iger Ended Up Taking the Role of Disney CEO Back From Bob Chapek
The news that Bob Iger has returned to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company has the Disney and business worlds buzzing. With the announcement that Bob Chapek was no longer with the company and Iger back, questions are being asked about how this all happened. CNBC has revealed a general overview of…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement Announcing Bob Iger’s Appointment as CEO
On Sunday night, it was announced that Bob Iger would be returning to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company. This is a role he vacated in the spring of 2022. The internet quickly became a buzz as people discussed this unexpected change. The Walt Disney Company later released an official statement on…
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Bob Iger Returns to The Walt Disney Company as CEO
Bob Iger is once again the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Tonight an email was sent out from Iger to Disney employees from Bob Iger announcing his return. Susan Arnold, Chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors also released a statement thanking Bob Chapek for his service to the company. “We thank Bob Chapek for…
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“Keep Our Oceans Amazing” Launched Ahead of “Avatar: The Way of Water“ Arrival
On December 16, 2022, Avatar: The Way of Water, the highly anticipated sequel to Avatar, will be arriving in theaters. Ahead of its arrival, Disney and Avatar have launched a new conservation initiative called “Keep Our Oceans Amazing.” The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and marine life.…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Awarded for Industry Excellence
This week, during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced Disney Parks, Experiences and Products will receive three prestigious Thea Awards in 2023. In addition, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products also received nine Brass Ring Awards, which recognize global innovation and the unwavering spirit of the…
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Disenchanted – Mr. Daps’ Review
In Disenchanted the story that was started in Enchanted continues, albeit years later. Now Giselle and Robert have a baby. Together, with Morgan, they are discovering that life in a New York apartment may not everything they hoped for. In an effort to pursue their happily ever after, they move to suburbia. There, not everything…
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Hyundai Joins Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration as First Official Sponsor
Hyundai is the Exclusive U.S. Automotive Partner for Disney100 Celebration in 2023• 360-degree Integrated Campaign to Include Experiential Activations, All-new Content and Advertising, Merchandising, Social Extensions and More FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 15, 2022 – Hyundai Motor America celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder as the exclusive automotive partner for Disney100. The celebration, which honors the…
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Lineup Announced
The lineup for this year’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve has been announced. The night will be hosted for the 18th year in a row by Ryan Seacrest. He will be joined by returning co-hosts Liza Koshy and country artist Jessie James Decker, in Times Square. Times Square won’t be the only place the…
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Season 31 of “Dancing with the Stars” Mirrorball Champion to be Crowned Live on Monday, November 21, on Disney+
The Four Finalists Perform Two Show-Stopping Routines – A Redemption Dance and Freestyle “Finale” – The four finalists perform their final two routines in hopes of winning the mirrorball trophy. Each couple will perform a redemption dance and an unforgettable freestyle routine. A new episode of “Dancing with the Stars” will stream live MONDAY, NOV.…
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Day Eighteen: Mickey and Minnie Mouse – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Today is Mickey and Minnie’s birthday. Whether or not you consider it a birthday for the cartoon mice, it is a remarkable thing considering they are close to the 100 year mark for being in public knowledge. They have been an amazing duo that have adapted throughout the years, both in look and perspective. But,…
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Pictorial: “Disenchanted” Hollywood Premiere Kicks Off Holiday Season
All-New Musical Comedy and Sequel to “Enchanted” Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden, and Directed by Adam Shankman, Debuts This Friday, Exclusively on Disney+ Film’s Single, “Love Power” (End Credit Version) performed by Idina Menzel, Available Now; Digital Soundtrack from Walt Disney Records to be Released Friday Tonight, the…
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Disney Shares Photos of Cast and Filmmakers From London Premiere of “Willow”
The cast and filmmakers from “Willow,” the all-new action-adventure series based on George Lucas’ 1988 fantasy-adventure film, were in London earlier today for a special screening at the Curzon Soho Cinema. Showrunner, executive producer, and writer Jon Kasdan and stars Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, and Dempsey Bryk, took to the…
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Another “Princess Diaries” Movie in the Works at Disney
There is a third Princess Diaries movie in the works at Disney. The Hollywood Reporter revealed today that Aadrita Mukerji is working on a script for the third movie in the series. According to the report, this movie will be a continuation of the Anne Hathaway movies and not a reboot. At this point, Anne…
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Celebrating ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway’s 25-Year Legacy
On November 13, Disney Theatrical’s The Lion King joined the rarified ranks only two other Broadway productions have previously achieved: Entertaining audiences for a full 25 years. Featuring songs by Disney Legends Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice, the show opened in 1997 at the New Amsterdam Theatre and has since moved to the Minskoff Theatre—where…
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Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile to Join Elton John for “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” Livestream on Disney+
From Emmy AwardⓇ-Winning Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment, Original Concert Event Will Be Livestreamed Exclusively on Disney+ on November 20, at 11 PM ET / 8 PM PT Historical Music Moment Captured in Disney+’s Livestream Concert and ‘iHeartRadio Presents Elton John’s Thank You to America: The Final Song’ on Sunday, November 20 (BURBANK, CA.…
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Margot Robbie Says “Pirates of the Caribbean” Movie is a Dead Tale
Go aboard Pirates of the Caribbean at a Disney theme park and the haunting words “dead men tell no tales.” Well, what happens when the tale is dead, instead? According to Margot Robbie, a female-led Pirates of the Caribbean movie isn’t made when that happens. In a recent interview for a Vanity Fair, Robbie shared…
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Walt Disney Records Releasing “Disenchanted” Soundtrack Digitally and on CD
The soundtrack for the upcoming Disney+ movie Disenchanted will be released by Walt Disney Studios. The sequel to Enchanted has a music written by Alan Menken, just as the original did as well. As was done for the original release, Menken is joined by Stephen Schwartz. Alan Menken also wrote the score for Disenchanted. This…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer and Artwork for Latin America Original Series “The Low Tone Club”
Disney+ has released the first trailer and artwork for the Latin America Original Series The Low Tone Club. This series stars Columbian singer Carlos Vives and will premiere on Disney+ on November 30. The Low Tone Club Official Description “The Low Tone Club” follows the story of Amaranto Molina (Vives), an unconventional music teacher who starts…
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Studio Ghibli And Lucasfilm Team Up to Create “Zen – Grogu And Dust Bunnies” for Disney+
Disney+ revealed yesterday that in honor of the third anniversary of The Mandalorian that there would be a new short released on the streaming service on November 12th, today. This new original short was created through the joint efforts of Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm. Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies comes from the famous Japanese…
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Disney Awards $1 Million In Grants To Support Youth In STEM And The Arts In Honor Of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Disney Future Storytellers initiative celebrates nonprofit collaborators, reaching nearly 25,000 teens and young adults through community screenings nationwide BURBANK, Calif., November 10, 2022 – In honor of the November 11 theatrical debut of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Disney is hosting community screenings of the film across the country and awarding $1 million in grants to…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Planning Cost-Cutting Measures Including Targeted Hiring Freeze
The CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek is planning a hiring freeze. In a memo to leaders, Chapek shared that a targeted hiring freeze is one of the efforts being made to help Disney+ reach profitability in fiscal 2024. Chapek said it will also make the company more efficient and nimble. Chapek shared…