Category: Disney
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New “Haunted Mansion” Trailer Shows Frightfully Fun Ride Coming to Theaters This Summer
A new trailer has been released by Walt Disney Studios for its upcoming Haunted Mansion film. This shows a movie that will be full of thrills that are peppered with a few laughs along the way. It also shows a movie that will be pulling inspiration from the Disney attraction of the same name. The…
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Disney Shareholder Sues Disney and Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Over Missed Streaming Results
A Disney shareholder has filed a lawsuit against ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek, current CFO Christine McCarthy, former streaming executive Kareem Daniel, and Disney itself over losses due to Disney’s streaming services. The lawsuit alleges that there were violations of securities law for misleading statements about Disney+ and the health of Disney’s streaming businesses. Local 272…
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Here’s What is Coming to Disney+ in June 2023
Since launching in November 2019, Disney+ has continued to post new content on a regular basis. June will be no exception. In the coming month, Disney+ will be debuting Secret Invasion, Flamin’ Hot, Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Below is a look at the release schedule for Disney+ in June of…
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New Featurette Looks at Halle’s Ariel
A new featurette has been released for the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid. Ahead of its arrival in theaters on May 26, 2023, Disney released a look at Halle’s Ariel. The featurette has Halle Bailey (Ariel), Melissa McCarthy (Ursula), Jonah Hauer-King (Prince Eric) director Rob Marshall, and producer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda talking about Ariel’s character, story,…
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“Avatar: The Way of Water” Heading to Disney+ in June
Avatar: The Way of Water is heading to Disney+. Disney has announced that the film will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on June 7, 2023. This comes after it was initially released in theaters on December 16, 2022. Its successful run in theaters garnered $2.32 billion at the box office. This made it the…
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Disney Launches New Disney Pride Collection on shopDisney and at Disney Parks
The Disney Pride Collection has been launched today at shopDisney and Disney Parks. Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community created this collection. It comes as The Walt Disney Company works with multiple nonprofit organizations year-round to support the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. A full gallery of the collection can be seen below. It includes an assortment of…
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Hear About “The Little Mermaid” From The People Who Know Best at the World Premiere For Disney’s Newest Live-Action Film
The Little Mermaid will be arriving in theaters on May 26, 2023. This live-action retelling of a Disney animated classic has Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel. She is joined by a star-studded cast that includes Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, and more. Recently during the blue carpet world premiere for The…
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“You Listen to Me,” Says Sebastian in New Clip From Live-Action “The Little Mermaid”
A new clip from the live-action The Little Mermaid has been released by Disney. In it, Sebastian says to Scuttle “you listen to me” as they discuss keeping Ariel’s new legs a secret. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, brings Halle Bailey to the role of Ariel with Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Awkwafina as…
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A Sequel to “Freaky Friday” is Reportedly in the Works
A sequel to Freaky Friday is in the works The Hollywood Reporter is reporting. The 2003 movie that had Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swapping bodies would be getting a new chapter to the story. The sequel would once again see Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan playing mother and daughter. Elyse Hollander is…
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Disney to Pull Content From Streaming Services
Earlier this week during an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney CFO Christine McCarthy both indicated that there will be content that is pulled from Disney’s streaming services. This comes as Disney continues to evaluate its long-term strategy toward profitability with its streaming services, also known as Direct to Consumer (DTC). “We are…
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Coming Soon: Disney100 The Decades 50s Collection
The Disney100 The Decades 50s Collection is going to be available very soon. Ahead of its arrival on shopDisney and in the Disney Parks, Daps Magic has an early look at what will be available in this collection. Before getting into the full gallery of the collection, take a look at some of the highlighted…
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“D23 Inside Disney” Podcast Releases Special Star-Studded Episode
This newest episode of the D23 Inside Disney podcast has been released and with it comes a star-studded roster of podcast friends. This stellar episode covers the events happening around The Walt Disney Company and also conversation with this collection of friends that include (in alphabetical order): The conversation with the “friends of the pod”…
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“So Here’s The Deal,” Says Ursula in New Clip From “The Little Mermaid”
Disney has released a new clip from its upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid. In it, fans can get a good look at Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula talking to Halle Bailey’s Ariel in the film. This comes after recent releases of clips for Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl in the last week. This…
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Disney to Release Single App Experience for Those With Both Disney+ and Hulu
On an earnings call Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that before the end of the year subscribers to both Disney+ and Hulu will be able to utilize a single app to experience both streaming services. This one app experience will be found on the Disney+ app. It comes as Disney continues to provide a better…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Florida Feud Calling it “A Matter of Retaliation”
During an earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about the ongoing feud between Disney and the state of Florida led by Governor Ron DeSantis. His response was strong and straightforward. In it, he stated Disney’s position and how he also saw Florida’s. In Iger’s opinion, it all comes down to retaliation. “Regarding…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its second quarter ended April 1, 2023. “We’re pleased with our accomplishments this quarter, including the improved financial performance of our streaming business, which reflect the strategic changes we’ve been making throughout the company to realign Disney for sustained growth and success,” said Robert…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company Shares Second Quarter Financial Results
On May 10, 2023, at 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT The Walt Disney Company discusses their fiscal first quarter 2023 financial results. Follow along as Mr. Daps and the Daps Magic team provide live updates on this financial call here: The earnings call is hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger. Since returning to…
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Grammy-Nominated Singer Halle Bailey Makes Dreams Come True for Two Aspiring Filmmakers at Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ World Premiere
Two high school students had their dreams come true Monday night when they hit the Hollywood blue carpet with actress Halle Bailey for the world premiere of the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Bailey, who plays the lead role of Ariel in the movie, invited the two teens – Dylan Jones of Atlanta, GA, and Madison…
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“Under the Sea” Song Clip Released From Live-Action “The Little Mermaid”
Disney has released a look at the song Under the Sea from the upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid. The clip gives a look at how Daveed Diggs sings Sebastian’s big song in the film. He sings it to Halle Bailey’s Ariel. Initially, the clip was released through Entertainment Tonight’s social media before being…
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Amazon Exclusive Funko Pop! Train: Disney 100 – Darth Vader on Tie Fighter Now Available for Pre-Order
An Amazon-exclusive Funko Pop! that is part of a train that has Darth Vader on a Tie Fighter is now available for pre-order. This marks the third Funko Pop! that is a part of this train. The engine has Walt Disney and the first car has Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie. The collection is part…
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President Biden Hosts a Screening of “American Born Chinese” in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2023) – Last night, President Biden hosted a special screening of the highly anticipated Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese,” as part of the largest Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month celebration at the White House, in partnership with TAAF (The Asian American Foundation). The series from Disney Branded Television…
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Disney Screens Marvel Studios’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ for Navy Sailors and Other Military Service Members
In collaboration with the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), The Walt Disney Company surprised thousands of sailors, as well as other military service members, with special advance screenings of Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 last week. These screenings are a part of the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) entertainment program, which brings entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Participate In The SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
BURBANK, Calif., May 8, 2023 – Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Rita Ferro, President, Advertising Sales, The Walt Disney Company, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at approximately 10:00…
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LEGO Disney100 Celebration Train is Now Available on Amazon!
A special LEGO train with Disney characters on it is now available on Amazon as Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The LEGO Disney100 Celebration Train has six Disney characters on it including Moana, Woody, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Mickey & Minnie Mouse. Details about this LEGO set can be found here: LEGO Disney100 Celebration…