Category: Disney
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Disney Lorcana Announces ‘Wilds Unknown’
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game has a new set coming that will bring some favorite Pixar stories to Disney Lorcana TCG for the first time. This comes after the release of the Winterspell set. This new set will be called Wilds Unknown and will include Pixar’s Toy Story, Brave, and The Incredibles. It will be…
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‘Wondrous’ Cover Shown for New ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Book
There is a new book that will explore the world of Alice in Wonderland. Written by Heather Fawcett, Wondrous will be available in October 2026. Today, D23 revealed the cover for this new book that gives fans a chance to revisit this beloved world in a new way. “I love writing YA and had so…
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New Disney CEO Addresses Difficulty of Moving Forward as Industry Evolves
Josh D’Amaro has been the CEO of The Walt Disney Company for almost a month now. After taking the reins from longtime Disney CEO Bob Iger, D’Amaro has seen OpenAI discontinue Soro, Epic Games lay off 1,000 employees, and now Disney’s own round of layoffs. After consolidating all of its marketing operations under Asad Ayaz…
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Disney Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
The Walt Disney Company has announced when its earnings call will be for its Fiscal Second Quarter 2026. The call will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. This will be the first earnings call with Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, at the helm. He recently appeared on Disney’s…
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Disney Chief Communications Officer Paul Roeder Puts Together Team
Disney’s new Chief Communications Officer, Paul Roeder, has put together his team that will be leading communications for The Walt Disney Company. The leadership for the communications team that he installed was shared via a memo to all of those who report to him. With the new leadership structure, Roeder will have four direct reports.…
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Restored ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Being Released in 4K in Celebration of 75th Anniversary
Alice in Wonderland is being released on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in celebration of the film’s 75th anniversary. This release sees the film beautifully restored and remastered for the 4K release on May 5th. It looks better than ever after all of the tender loving care it has been given. There will also be…
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Disney ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Added to Lingokids: Disney Collection
The Lingokids: Disney Collection is growing. Disney Lilo & Stitch has been added to the lineup from LingoKids. Disney Collection already had Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Mickey and Friends, Zootopia, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Disney Pixar’s Cars. They have been played over 250 million times since the collaborations began rolling out last fall. With the addition of Lilo & Stitch, nine new custom-built…
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‘Sofia The First: Royal Magic’ Premieres May 25 On Disney Jr. With The First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day On Disney+
Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor To Make Special Appearances Throughout the Series “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” a brand-new series set in the world of “Sofia the First,” will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with the first eight episodes available to stream on…
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‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Returning for Final Four Episodes This Summer
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is returning for “one last spell” this summer on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Channel On Demand. This four-part event will go into production next week as it continues the story of the Emmy Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place. Executive producer Selena Gomez will be making her directorial debut for the…
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After Sora Shutdown Sam Altman Would Still Like to Work With Disney
Late last month, Disney ended its partnership with OpenAI when Sora was shut down. When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shut down Sora, he reached out to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and current CEO Josh D’Amaro, who said, “I get it.” Altman shared about the experience on Laurie Segall’s Mostly Human podcast. “It’s super sad…
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Disney Celebrates Earth Month with ‘Step into Wonder’ Initiative
Today marks the first day of Earth Month. To help celebrate this month, Disney has kicked off a company-wide Step Into Wonder initiative. The initiative, led by National Geographic, will spotlight a dynamic slate of content and experiences designed to inspire a deeper connection to the natural world. This will be built on the legacy…
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Trailer Released for Disneynature’s ‘Orangutan’
Ahead of its debut on Disney+ on April 22nd, Disneynature has released a trailer for Orangutan. Disney Legend Josh Gad narrates the newest film in the Disneynature series. It follows the life of Indah, an orangutan in Southeast Asia. This is one of two films being released on Disney+ during Earth Month; the other is…
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New Country Album of Disney Favorites Arriving in April
A new country album that is full of Disney favorites is on the way! This album, called Main Street Country, will be available on April 3rd. Fans can pre-save the EP and pre-order the exclusive vinyl, releasing May 15, 2026. The album includes many of Country Music’s biggest stars singing some fan-favorite Disney songs. This is the newest…
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Disney’s ‘Versa’ Tells Story of Loss, Grief, and Healing
Disney’s Versa is now streaming on Disney+. This short that was created by Malcon Pierce tells a story of loss, grief, and healing. Daps Magic was recently invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview this short and then speak with Pierce (the interviews can be found here). As the short film arrived on…
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iHeartRadio Broadway Debuts “Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway” Podcast
In partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway Podcast is pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage! Each episode, host Danielle Monaro gets exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people who bring Disney’s most beloved stories to life on stage. Discover the real magic behind The Lion King,…
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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Spin Off Finds Its Director
Disney has found a director for its live-action Cinderella spin-off. Akiva Schaffer has been hired by Disney to direct Stepsisters. This film will be a comedic look at Cinderella’s stepsiblings, Anastasia and Drizella. Schaffer will be joined by his The Naked Gun scribes Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who will write the script. They previously…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Draws Stellar Numbers
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special aired on March 24, 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu. Appropriately enough, this was 20 years to the date after Hannah Montana debuted. The strong nostalgia for this Miley Cyrus-led series is very apparent. In the first three days after the special debuted, it racked up 6.3 million views on…
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Disney Ends Partnership with OpenAI as Sora is Shut Down
OpenAI announced today that it is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform that was unveiled in 2024. This comes after Disney announced a $1 billion deal just three months ago. OpenAI shared the news in a statement, which said, “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and…
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees
At the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership between Disney and Epic Games. This was accompanied by a $1.5 billion investment by Disney into the gaming company. Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent a memo to employees announcing the elimination of 1,000 jobs. This amounts…
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New Trailer Released for Live-Action ‘Moana’
A new trailer has been released for the live-action Moana. This comes ahead of its arrival in theaters on July 10, 2026. This musical movie will bring the musical adventure of Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) as she goes off to save her people, with the help of the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). This trailer gives the…
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Turning Grief into Art: The Story Behind ‘Versa’
Versa is a new Disney animated short that can now be watched on Disney+. The story was written by director Malcon Pierce, based on a tragic experience that he and his wife went through together. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview Versa and also speak with the filmmaker…
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Filmmaker of New Disney Short Uses Grief for Good in ‘Versa’
A new Disney short has arrived on Disney+. Called Versa, this short tackles a very difficult subject that may be triggering for some. This subject is the loss of a child in childbirth. The short was created by Malcon Pierce, who went on his own personal journey to make it. This journey saw him facing…
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Defines Next Disney Chapter in Memo to Disney Workers
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro stepped into the role of Disney CEO. The day began with D’Amaro sharing an update about The Walt Disney Company and then his vision for the company to shareholders during The Walt Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. It also included a memo to Disney workers and cast members where he…
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Disney Sets Release Dates for Two Movies During Annual Shareholders Meeting
The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting always brings big news for the company when it comes to announcements for Disney Experiences, Disney Studios, and other divisions of the Company. Two big announcements came from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios regarding film releases. “Lilo and Stitch 2” will be released May 26, 2028,…