Category: Disney
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Double the Dancing Coming For “Stars’ Stories Week” on “Dancing with the Stars”
“Stars’ Stories Week: Most Memorable Year” – “Stars’ Stories Week” kicks off its exciting two-night event with “Most Memorable Year.” The 12 remaining couples will perform emotional routines that best represent the most impactful years of their lives. An all-new episode of “Dancing with the Stars” will stream live MONDAY, OCT. 17 (8:00pm ET /…
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All Four Seasons of “Sofia the First” Arrive on Disney+
All four seasons of Sofia the First can now be streamed on Disney+. The series originally debuted on November 18, 2012, and continued to air new episodes until 2018. In all, four seasons of Sofia the First were released. The show was created for kids aged 2 to 7 and was named the #1 preschool…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on the Death of Angela Lansbury
On October 11, 2022, it was announced that Disney Legend Angela Lansbury had died in her sleep. As the Disney world mourned her death, The Walt Disney Company released a statement on her death. Below is the statement that was released by Disney. Remembering Disney Legend Angela Lansbury Award-winning actress and Disney Legend Angela Lansbury…
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Disney Legend Angela Lansbury Dies at 96
Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 96. The actress was born in London, England on October 16, 1925. “The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 AM today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy…
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New Disney Ducks and Star Wars Collections Arrive on shopDisney
Some new collections have arrived on shopDisney. This includes one featuring the Disney Ducks and another focused on Star Wars! One collection, the Disney Ducks Collection has Donald Duck, his nephews, and many other ducks from Disney on many different types of merchandise. There is also the brand new Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader Action…
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Her Universe Releases New ‘Hocus Pocus’ Collection Ahead of Halloween
Her Universe has released a new collection inspired by the Halloween classic film Hocus Pocus. The new collection arrives with plenty of time to still receive pieces from it before Halloween. The collection includes quite the array of offerings that celebrate the Sanderson Sisters first movie. This includes a unique cardigan, several different tops, dresses,…
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Disney Animation: Immersive Experience Offers a Whole New Look at Walt Disney Animation Studios
A new type of interactive experience celebrating Disney animation is coming to select cities across North America. Presented by Lighthouse Immersive Studios, Disney Animation: Immersive Experience was announced earlier this week. It is an interactive and experiential look at Disney animation. It will debut in Toronto in mid-December before arriving in ten cities across the…
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Hocus Pocus 2 – Review by Mr. Daps
The Sanderson Sisters are back 29 years after they last terrorized Salem. Once again, they are on a mission to find a way to stay alive after the sun rises and the power of the black flame wanes. Once again, they are up against teenagers who seek to stop them from their terrifying plans. Once…
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New Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Mickey Mouse Series Arrives on shopDisney
A new Mickey Mouse series of merchandise has arrived on shopDisney.com that is focused on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This series offers several different options of Mickey Mouse in his western best in honor of the Frontierland mountain in the Disney Parks, particularly Walt Disney World Resort as it continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary.…
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Susan Egan Pulls Out of Disney Princess – The Concert Tour After Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis
Susan Egan, who originated the role of Belle on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and also voiced Meg in Hercules has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. Because of this, she has had to pull out of the Disney Princess – The Concert tour. In a post on Instagram, Egan shared, ” this past…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., October 4, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2022 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 8,…
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Disneyland Resort to Begin Disney100 Celebration on January 27, 2023
The Disneyland Resort will begin celebrating 100 years since Walt and Roy Disney founded The Walt Disney Company with the Disney100 celebration on January 27, 2023. Disney announced this date along with some details for the celebration this morning. This is a global celebration of this historic milestone and the heart of it will be…
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Disney Brings People Together With Disney Destination Gatherings
Disney has announced a group that is bringing several of its businesses together in an effort to also bring people together. Disney Destination Gatherings is all about bringing together people in gatherings. This includes three main businesses: Disney Meetings & Events, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, and Disney Imagination Campus. Descriptions for these three…
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Announces ‘Disney+ Night!’
“Disney+ Night” – The 13 remaining couples immerse themselves in the magic of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and more for an unforgettable “Disney+ Night” full of dazzling performances. Week four of the mirrorball competition will stream live MONDAY, OCT. 10 (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT), on Disney+. (TV-PG, L) Watch episode replays on Disney+ within the…
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Disney+ and Star+ Get Sony Playstation 5 Relaunch
Disney+ and Star+ have been relaunched for Playstation 5 users. Globally, the Disney+ app and the Star+ app in Latin America are now available as native apps for PS5 consoles. This means that because of this relaunch that users will be able to stream their favorite movies, TV shows, Originals, and other programming in 4k…
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ is the #1 Domestic Film Premiere on Disney+ Ever
This last weekend Hocus Pocus 2 arrived on Disney+. Today, Disney+ revealed that the Disney+ Original movie had the #1 film premiere for Disney’s streaming service domestically to date. This was based on the hours streamed during the first day of its release. The film brings back the Sanderson Sisters to Salem and they are…
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How ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Weaves Disney History into the Sanderson Sisters’ New Costumes
Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2, the long-awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic, debuts today exclusively on Disney+. The live-action comedy follows the wonderfully wicked Sanderson sisters—Winifred (Disney Legend Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy)—as they run amuck, amuck, amuck in modern-day Salem. Twenty-nine years have passed since someone last lit the Black…
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Alisa Bowen Named President Of Disney+
Alisa Bowen has been named President of Disney+, effective immediately. In this role, Bowen will build on the flagship streaming service’s reputation as a global destination for premium content. Bowen has led global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019. In that time, Disney+ has expanded rapidly, growing its…
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‘Bond Night’ Coming to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in Celebration of 60th Anniversary of James Bond
“Bond Night” – In celebration of the 60th anniversary of James Bond on the silver screen, the 14 remaining couples will perform dances to iconic songs from the James Bond franchise for week three of the mirrorball competition. “Bond Night” will stream live MONDAY, OCT. 3 (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT), on Disney+. (TV-PG, L)…
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The Walt Disney Company Appoints Veteran Media And Technology Executive Carolyn Everson To Its Board Of Directors
BURBANK, Calif., September 30, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that Carolyn Everson, a veteran media and technology executive, will join its Board of Directors, effective November 21. Ms. Everson, 50, a well-respected executive with deep experience in consumer-facing companies, will be included in the Company’s slate of director nominees in…
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Bob Iger and John Williams Receive Honorary Knighthood
Bob Iger and John Williams were honored with honorary knighthood before Queen Elizabeth passed away earlier this month. Both were given the title of Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or KBE for short. They were a part of the 2022 class that received honorary awards…
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Original ‘High School Musical’ Cast Members Coming to Season 4 of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’
Kylie Cantrall (Disney’s “Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Matthew Sato (Disney’s “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”), Caitlin Reilly (“Hacks”) and Vasthy Mompoint (“The Prom”) Join Season in Recurring Guest Star Roles Burbank, Calif. (September 23, 2022) – As season four production is underway in Salt Lake City for the Disney+ Original series “High School Musical: The Musical: The…
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Judge Tosses Out Disney’s Request to Dismiss ‘Muppet Babies’ Lawsuit
A federal judge has denied a request by The Walt Disney Company to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it regarding its reboot of Muppet Babies. The lawsuit is being brought against the company by the original writer, Jeffrey Scott, for the 80s animated television show of the same name. He claims the company misused his…
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ to Celebrate King of Rock ‘n’ Roll with ‘Elvis Night’ on September 26 on Disney+
“Elvis Night” – The 15 remaining couples “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with Elvis this week as they take on all-new dance styles to music by The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Week two of the mirorrball competition will stream live MONDAY, SEPT. 26 (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT), on Disney+. (TV-PG, L) Watch episode…