Category: Disney
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Another Tron Movie is in the Works at Disney
In 1982, Jeff Bridges found himself on the Grid in Disney’s Tron. Through the years, the movie continued to gain popularity and became a cult classic. In 2010, a sequel for the film was released with Jeff Bridges returning for Tron: Legacy. He was joined by Garret Hedlund and Olivia Wilde in the film. Since…
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Original Documentary ‘Willow: Behind the Magic’ Coming to Disney+
A new documentary about the making of the Disney+ original series Willow will soon be on Disney’s streaming service. Willow: Behind the Magic will be arriving on Disney+ on January 25, 2023. This documentary will feature the series’ breakout stars and also its returning legends. It will give a behind-the-scenes look at how this series…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in February 2023
Each month Disney+ continues to add more titles to its library for subscribers to enjoy. February 2023 is no different. There will be titles from across The Walt Disney Company added. This includes movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, and also Disney+ Originals. In February there will be…
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D23 Unveils 23 Items That Will Be Found at Disney100: The Exhibition
The Disney100: The Exhibition will be opening at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The exhibit will be opening on February 18, 2023, 250 artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives. 23 of these artifacts have been revealed by D23 just a month before the opening of Disney100: The Exhibition. The exhibit will include pieces that highlight…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration – A Night of Magic for the Magic Makers
When I was in high school, I would come out to California for the summer to visit my family. One of the things I would do while here was go to Disneyland. I didn’t really have friends in California and the Happiest Place on Earth! was simply a nice place to go and visit by…
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‘Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman’ Heading to Disney+ in March
From Academy- and Emmy Award-Winning Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries, Academy Award Winning Filmmaker Morgan Neville, and Dave Letterman’s Worldwide Pants, the Disney Branded Television Docu-Special Delves Into One of the Most Remarkable Friendships and Songwriting Partnerships in Rock ‘N’ Roll History As They Travel Home to Dublin Pasadena, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2023)…
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Explore Disney Animation’s Top-Secret Treasure Trove with Disney legend Don Hahn
Disney Legend Don Hahn has released a series of videos which he hosts and directs for Disney Drop-In. Over the course of two videos, Hahn gives a look at the Disney Animation Research Library. This is where Disney preserves over 60 million pieces of artwork from the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios so that…
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New Episodes of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Ordered by Disney Branded Television
There are more episodes of Phineas and Ferb coming. In a deal with the original series creator Dan Povenmire and Disney Branded Television, 40 more episodes of the animated series have been ordered. According to Variety, this is part of an overall deal that Povenmire has made with the Disney Branded Television. The 40 new episodes…
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Mark G. Parker Named the New Chairman of the Board of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has announced a new Chairman of the Board. Mark G. Parker, the Executive Chairman of Nike, will be taking on the role and replacing the current Chairman of the Board Susan Parker. Along with becoming Chairman of the Board, Parker will also head up the Succession Planning Committee of the Board,…
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Original Docu-Series ‘Chasing Waves’ Arrives on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (January 11, 2023) – A Disney+ Original docu-series, “Chasing Waves” shines a spotlight on Japanese surf culture. The eight-part docu-series is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In the wake of surfing’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, “Chasing Waves” features the people and places that are defining Japan’s reach in the global surf culture…
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Angela Bassett Wins for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ as The Walt Disney Company Wins 9 Golden Globe Awards
Last night The Walt Disney Company earned 9 Golden Globe Awards, this included a win by Angela Bassett for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, the wins came from across The Walt Disney Company. This includes wins…
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‘Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 1’ Coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on February 7 to Celebrate 100 Magical Years
A new collection of shorts will be released on Blu-Ray and DVD on February 7th as Disney celebrates 100 years of magic. Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 1 will have a collection of ten shorts that will be gathered together for the first time. Each will include a new introduction from Mickey…
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There Are New Disney Munchlings Now Available, Check Them Out Here!
There are two new collections of Disney Munchlings available. Disney has announced the arrival of Garden Goodness and Fruity Finds. Disney Munchlings first debuted in September 2022 ahead of the D23 Expo. They are a line of plush that are themed after fan-favorite foods and treats. They are are mirrored after Disney pals and Disney…
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Iger Wants Disney Employees to Return to Work Four Days a Week Starting in March
Bob Iger continues to once again put his imprint on The Walt Disney Company. Since returning as CEO of Disney in November, Iger has been analyzing and making adjustments to the company as he refocuses it on creativity moving forward. The most recent change comes after he announced he wanted people back in the office…
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Official Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Shares How He Was Quite Literally ‘Drawn to Mickey’
Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse went on the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder in 2022. While aboard, he did a chat and draw about Mickey Mouse. Bret not only voices Mickey Mouse, but he can also draw him. In a video that was released by Disney, Bret talks…
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Bob Iger to Participate in First Quarterly Earnings Call Since Returning as CEO
On Wednesday, February 9, 2023, The Walt Disney Company will be discussing its first fiscal quarter of the 2023 financial year results. When it does, Bob Iger will once again be the CEO on the call. The last fiscal call that The Walt Disney Company held had former Disney CEO Bob Chapek on it. This…
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Disney Playlists and Soundtracks Now Available on Apple Music Sing
Apple Music Sing is a new feature that allows users to sing along with their favorite songs with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics. A slider allows the user to lower the original volume on the vocals, but not entirely eliminate them, as they sing along. This allows for multiple lyric views as they sing lead,…
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Disney and Amazon’s “Hey Disney!” Coming to Homes in 2023
Disney and Amazon are showing off the features of its upcoming Hey Disney! voice assistant this week at the Consumer Electronics Show. With this look at this new technology, it was also announced that it would be available for people to use in homes sometime in 2023. Hey Disney! is already being utilized in some…
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit nuiMOs Now Available on ShopDisney.com!
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is the newest Disney character be made into a nuiMOs plush. This newest nuiMOs is also now available on shopDisney.com. Oswald was a Walt Disney character that helped him find success. Oswald was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1927 for Universal Pictures. In 1928, Disney lost control of…
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DTS Coming to IMAX Enhanced Offerings on Disney+ in 2023
The IMAX Enhanced experience offerings on Disney+ are about to get even more experiential. Disney has announced that IMAX signature sound by DTS will soon be added to the already expanded aspect ratio that the IMAX Enhanced experience offers on Disney’s streaming service. While a specific date has not been released, it will be sometime in 2023.…
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Where to Celebrate Disney100 Years of Wonder with Mickey and Minnie
This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Throughout 2023, Disney100 will commemorate the ” storytellers who have brought generations the wonder and magic of Disney and how these beloved characters and stories connect us.” Throughout the year, people are invited to join the celebration and share their favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star…
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Heading to Disney+ on February 1, 2023
As the New Year begins, Disney+ has a new announcement about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The movie that arrived in theaters last fall will soon be streaming on Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. Today it was announced that the film will be arriving on Disney+ on February 1, 2023. When it arrives on Disney+, Black Panther:…
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Here Are the Things to Look Forward to in 2023 from Disney and Disney100
2023 is going to be a big year for The Walt Disney Company. This year, Disney will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the company. With this milestone, the company will be offering some special celebrations throughout the year. However, that isn’t the only thing that is exciting this year! There are new movies, series,…
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Disney Recommends Shareholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer By TRC Capital Investment
BURBANK, Calif., December 30, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) recently became aware that TRC Capital Investment Corp. (TRC) has made an unsolicited mini-tender offer to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Disney common stock, and, per a press release issued by TRC on December 28, 2022 (the TRC Press Release), has amended…