Category: Disney
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Disney Joins Propel Education Center in Support of the Next Generation of Diverse Storytellers and Innovators
Today, at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, The Walt Disney Company announced it is joining Propel, a first-of-its-kind education hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality lead sponsor. Disney will work with Propel to expand opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future careers as storytellers and…
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‘Deadpool’ and ‘Logan’ Arriving on Disney+ on July 22
Today it was announced that both the Deadpool movies and Logan are coming to Disney+. Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service in the United States on July 22, 2022. “Deadpool” (2016): Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary…
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Disney Recognized Among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
For the fifth consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has earned a top score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion. As a top scorer, the company was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” “At The Walt Disney…
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California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College Join Disney Aspire
Disney has announced that California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College have both joined the Disney Aspire program. Disney Aspire is Disney’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% paid tuition up front for hourly full-time and part-time employees and cast members. The program is offered across multiple schools, including the two just…
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Here’s What is Coming to Disney+ in August 2022
August 2022 is almost here and Disney+ has shared what will be coming to the streaming service next month. This will include the arrival of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation, I Am Groot, and also the first two episodes of Andor. Below is a look at all of the titles arriving…
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Disney+ Announces Sing-Along Versions Of Seven Disney Classics, Including “Moana” And “The Little Mermaid” Launching Friday, July 22
“The Lion King (2019),” “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride,” “Beauty and the Beast (1991),” “Beauty and the Beast (2017)” and “Tangled” Sing-Alongs to Launch in August You’re Welcome! Disney+ will release new Sing-Along versions of fan-favorite Disney musicals, including Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” and “The Little Mermaid” on Friday, July 22. The streaming service also shared…
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More Cast Revealed for ‘Out of My Mind’
BURBANK, Calif. (July 18, 2022) – Disney+ announced today that acclaimed actress Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), and Emmy® Award-winning actors Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Judith Light (“American Crime Story”) have been added to the cast of “Out of My Mind,” a Disney+ Original movie adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel of the same…
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Disney Draws $9 Billion in Upfront Advertising Commitments
Disney has had the most successful upfronts to date, drawing in $9 billion in advertising commitments. Disney attributed both streaming and live events, including sports, to the success of the upfront. Disney shared that 40% of the commitments were earmarked for digital and streaming. The upcoming Disney+ ad tier, Hulu, and ESPN+ led the streaming ad…
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Live Action Lilo & Stitch Finds Director
Disney continues to re-imagine many of its classic animated flicks into live-action films. Lilo & Stitch is one of these animated movies that is being remade into a live-action movie for Disney+. According to the Hollywood Reporter, this movie has found its director. Dean Fleischer Camp will be the director of this film. The film…
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Lots of Never-Seen-Before Footage and Experiences Coming to D23 Expo Courtesy of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios
There is a lot to look forward to at this year’s D23 Expo starting on September 9, 2022. It has been announced that there are going to be a lot of incredible offerings coming from Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios over the course of the weekend. This will include both panels, experiences, and so…
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Tyra Banks Returns for 3rd Season as “Dancing with the Stars” Host and is Joined by Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro
Tyra Banks is returning to be the host and executive producer of Dancing with the Stars for a third consecutive season Disney has announced. This year she is being joined by co-host and Dancing with the Stars season 19 Mirrorball Champion Alfonso Ribeiro. Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will be…
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2022 Disney Accelerator Participants Announced
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced the six companies that will be joining the 2022 Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world. This year’s Disney Accelerator class is focused on building the future of immersive experiences and specializes in technologies such as augmented reality…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 147 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature, Freeform, FX, FX Productions, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, National Geographic Documentary Films, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney…
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Disney+ Announces Projects with BTS
This week Disney announced a partnership with the South Korean pop group BTS and South Korea’s entertainment lifestyle platform company HYBE. Three of the programs that are in the works were announced, two of which are focused on BTS. The third is with V, a member of BTS. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with…
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Disney Music Emporium Pavilion Returning to D23 Expo
DISNEY MUSIC EMPORIUM PAVILION RETURNS TO D23 EXPO 2022, SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11 DISNEY MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER EXCLUSIVE AND FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE 12-INCH COLORED VINYL ALBUMS FOR THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 1 AND MUSIC FROM WANDAVISION PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE DISNEY FOR SCORES PODCAST LIVE CELEBRATING MARVEL MUSIC WITH FILM AND TV COMPOSERS PANEL, PLUS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Merchandise Heading to Disney Parks, shopDisney, and Beyond!
Obi-Wan Kenobi is streaming on Disney+ now, with all episodes available. Today, Disney announced that some merchandise inspired by this limited series is heading to the Disney Parks and also shopDisney. This new line of Obi-Wan Kenobi-inspired products ranges from apparel to accessories to of course Lightsabers and other collectibles. Check them out below. Lightsaber…
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South Korean Pop Group BTS Headed to Disney+
The South Korean pop group BTS is headed to Disney+. Disney shared the news with CNN Business today that the band will be headed exclusively to Disney’s streaming service. This is a huge deal for Disney as it continues to add more talent and titles to Disney+. Disney and HYBE, BTS’ management company, will be…
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Pictorial: “Zombies 3” Cast Attend Out-of-This-World Premiere
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly return as Zed and Addison in the New Installment Premiering July 15, Exclusively on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (July 9, 2022): The cast and filmmakers of “ZOMBIES 3” celebrated the out-of-this-world premiere of the much-anticipated movie tonight at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The “trequel” in the hit music-driven “Zombies” franchise…
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Kristen Finney Named Head of Content Curation for Disney International
Kristen Finney has been named executive vice president of content curation for Disney’s International Content and Operations group. The newly created role will report to Rebecca Campbell, the chairman of the IC&O group, and will manage the group’s strategy in Europe, Africa, Latin America, the West Asia and Asia Pacific. It will be her job…
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Music Video For “It’s On” From “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Season 3 Released
Season three of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series may not be arriving on Disney+ until July 27th, but Disney+ is sharing some teases of what is to come. Today that tease is in the form of a music video for the song It’s On. The original soundtrack for the season will begin to…
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Disney+ Releases Light & Magic Trailer and Photos!
On July 27, 2022, Light & Magic will be arriving on Disney+. Today, a trailer and some photos from the series were released. Made by Lucasfilm and Imagine Documentaries, Light & Magic is “an immersive series that chronicles the untold history of world-renowned Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of…
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Disney’s National Treasure Series Gets Full Title
Disney’s National Treasure series now has a full title. The announcement came via social media. The series name is National Treasure: Edge of History. According to a description released by Disney, National Treasure: Edge of History is “an expansion of the “National Treasure” movie franchise centered on a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Alexis), a brilliant…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., July 6, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal third quarter 2022 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on August 10, 2022. To listen…
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Disney to Provide Support for Reproductive Care for Employees After Supreme Court Decision
Disney has shared in a memo to its employees that after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe V. Wade, it “remains committed to removing barriers and providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” to those who work for The Walt Disney Company. Disney will help employees pay for pregnancy-related care if travel is needed…