Category: Disney
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Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert to Get IMAX Debut
The Beatles: Get Back has been streaming on Disney+ since November. A part of the docuseries is the rooftop performance of The Beatles as was seen on top of the Apple Corps’ Savile Row headquarters on January 30, 1969. This performance is being optimized for IMAX and will be presented on January 30, 2022, at an…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Disney has released a new trailer and poster for The Ice Age Adventure of Buck Wild. This is the newest film that features the return of the characters from the Ice Age franchise. This original film will debut on Disney+ on January 28, 2022. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild Trailer The Ice Age…
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Bob Iger Says Goodbye to The Walt Disney Company After Nearly 50 Years
On Friday, Bob Iger left The Walt Disney Company after nearly 50 years at ABC and then Disney. The former CEO has been the Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board for the last two years since handing CEO duties over to Bob Chapek in 2020. He had delayed his retirement multiple times in the…
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Beloved Entertainer Betty White Dies at 99
Betty White has passed away at the age of 99. She passed away at her home on Friday morning. The beloved entertainer has a career that spans decades and one of the longest in television. She was the first woman to produce a television sitcom (Life of Elizabeth) and could be seen on many gameshow…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Horacio Gutierrez As General Counsel And Secretary
BURBANK, Calif., December 22, 2021 – Horacio Gutierrez has been named Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Gutierrez joins Disney from Spotify, where he has served as Head of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer.…
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The Walt Disney Company Extends Chief Financial Officer Christine M. Mccarthy’s Contract Through June 30, 2024
BURBANK, Calif., December 21, 2021—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has extended Christine M. McCarthy’s contract as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through June 30, 2024, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer. Ms. McCarthy is a 22-year veteran of the Company and has served as CFO since 2015.…
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Bob Iger Shares More About the Reasoning Behind His Departure from Disney
As Bob Iger wraps up his run at The Walt Disney Company he is sharing more of his reasoning behind his retirement. In an interview with CNBC, he shared about one of the indicators that told him it was time to move on. Iger shared that it had to do with dismissing other people’s ideas.…
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‘Flowers and Trees,’ ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ and ‘WALL•E’ Added to National Film Registry
This year, three acclaimed and beloved films from The Walt Disney Company’s rich history—Flowers and Trees (1932), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) and WALL•E (2008)—are among the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Each of the films was selected for its cultural, historic or…
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New Featurette Shared as Disney’s Encanto Set to Arrive on Disney+ on Friday!
Disney+ kicks off holiday festivities this Friday, December 24, when Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” launches on the streamer. In a new featurette, Lin-Manuel Miranda—who wrote eight original songs for the film—teams up with the voice of Mirabel, Stephanie Beatriz, to share insights about several of the film’s songs, including “Dos Oruguitas”—a Critics’ Choice Awards…
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Disney and Google Reach Deal and Disney Channels Return to YouTube TV
Disney Channels are again returning to YouTube TV after being dropped Friday night at midnight. After not being able to reach a deal before the deadline, Google and Disney reached a deal to resume service on YouTube TV. The resolution will lead to Disney Channels being offered again on the streaming service. This will include…
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Disney Channels Dropped from YouTube TV Amid Dispute Between Google and Disney
Those who have YouTube TV will not be watching any Disney-owned channels as a Google and Disney has lapsed. The result is that YouTube TV subscribers can no longer watch ABC-owned TV stations, ESPN networks, Disney channels, Freeform, the FX networks and the National Geographic channels. The channels were dropped after the deal lapsed on…
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Take a Look at What’s Coming to Disney+ in January 2022
2022 is almost here and with the new year, comes new titles for Disney’s streaming service. This week, Disney+ revealed all of the titles that will be arriving in January 2022. During the month, there will be more of The Book of Boba Fett, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, and the arrival of Marvel…
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The Walt Disney Company To Hold Annual Meeting Of Shareholders On March 9, 2022
BURBANK, Calif., December 14, 2021 – The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT by virtual meeting and will be made available via webcast at www.disney.com/investors.
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Encanto Arriving on Digital Download on December 24 Ahead of February 8th 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD Arrival
Disney’s newest animated musical Encanto will soon be available for digital download. The 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios home release will include a sing-along version of the movie, Far From the Tree short, bonus features, and deleted scenes with the digital download on December 24 and becomes available on 4k Ultra HD,…
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Walt Disney Archives Shares Beautiful Treasures with “All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of Walt Disney Archives” at the Bowers Museum
Starting on December 12, guests who visit the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California will be able to experience the Walt Disney Archives’ newest exhibit, All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of Walt Disney Archives. With around 200 pieces, this exhibit looks at many special treasures found in the Walt Disney Archives. This includes crowns,…
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Preparing to Retire, Disney’s Bob Iger Returns to Weatherman Roots
Bob Iger, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company and current Executive Chairman of Disney’s Board is about to retire. Iger’s television career with the company began in Ithaca New York in 1973 where he was a weatherman. He would join ABC the following year. As the end of his run with Disney gets…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Releases First Look at Strange World
Today Walt Disney Animation Studios released a first look at what its upcoming feature film Strange World will look like. Concept art for the film was released, giving a look at this new action-adventure film. Check out the concept art here: The film goes on an adventure deep into an uncharted and treacherous land. There,…
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Disney Announces Geoff Morrell As Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
The Walt Disney Company has made it official. Geoff Morrell will be the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Disney starting January 24, 2022. In this new role, Morrell will oversee Corporate Communications, Global Public Policy, Government Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) teams. He will report directly to Disney CEO…
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Disney Finds New Chief Communications Officer
Disney has found a replacement for outgoing Chief Communications Officer Zenia Mucha. Geoff Morrell will be taking on the role. He currently is the executive vice president of communications and advocacy at BP. Morell will take on and expanded role at Disney beyond just communications role. One thing he will take on will be also…
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Disney’s Encanto Continues to Hold Top Stop at the Box Office
Disney’s Encanto continues to reign at the box office, although the competition was not nearly as stiff as the weekend before, With $12.7 million in earnings, Encanto took the top spot at the box office this weekend. After debuting on Thanksgiving weekend in the top spot, it continued to hold it even with a 53.2%…
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Disney+’s “Chang Can Dunk” Wraps Production
BURBANK, CALIF. (December 2, 2021) — Production has wrapped on “Chang Can Dunk,” an original, live-action film from Disney slated for release in 2023, exclusively on Disney+. “Chang Can Dunk” follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The…
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Susan Arnold Named Chairman Of The Board Of The Walt Disney Company, Effective December 31
Arnold, independent Lead Director, will succeed Robert A. Iger as Chairman of the Board when he departs at year-end BURBANK, Calif., December 1, 2021—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced that it has elected Susan E. Arnold as Chairman of the Board, effective December 31, 2021. Ms. Arnold, a 14-year member of…
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Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest Returns This Friday on Disney Channel with ZOMBIES Stars
Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest is returning for a second year. This year, ZOMBIES stars Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly and Trevor Tordjman will be competing in this overnight holiday adventure that is full of challenges. The quest this year is taking place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after dark and happens during Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th…
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Barbara Bouza Named President of Walt Disney Imagineering as Bob Weis to Become Global Imagineering Ambassador
Barbara Bouza has been named the new President of Walt Disney Imagineering. With this promotion for Bouza, Bob Weis is moving from his role of President of Walt Disney Imagineering to the role of Global Imagineering Ambassador. This follows the example set by Disney Legend Marty Sklar who was a mentor to Weiss. Bouza was…