Category: Disney
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D23 Releases Disney100 Gold Card Designs Ahead of Disney 100 Years of Wonder
Disney 100 Years of Wonder may begin next year, but D23 is already showing the designs for what D23 Gold Member Cards will look. As part of the 100th anniversary celebration of Disney, D23 will have four different designs of cards for D23 Gold Members. New and renewing members will be able to choose from…
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New Limited Edition Ariel Doll from The Disney Designer Collection’s Ultimate Princess Celebration Now Available on shopDisney
A new limited edition Ariel doll from The Disney Designer Collection’s Ultimate Princess Celebration series is now available on shopDisney. The arrival of the Ariel doll completes this collection. This beautiful doll is 13 3/4″ tall. The price for the doll is $129.99 on shopDisney.com. Full Ariel Doll Description: The Disney Designer Collection is proud…
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Paige O’Hara, Richard White, and Alan Menken All Have Cameos In Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on ABC at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC and then arrive on Disney+ the following day. The reimagined telling of this classic animated film was filmed before a live audience at the Disney Studios. When it airs on Thursday, there will…
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Disney+ Greenlights “Witch Mountain” Pilot
Disney+ has given the greenlight to a new pilot for Witch Mountain. This will be a reimagining of of the film franchise. Instead of a movie, this would be a series. It is a modern reinvention of the cult classic that takes place in the shadow of Witch Mountain. It will follow the story of…
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Strange World is Headed to Disney+ for Christmas
The newest movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Strange World, is heading to Disney+ just in time for Christmas. The film will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on December 23, 2022. The announcement was made publicly by Disney via social media. A new poster was also released announcing the arrival of Strange World on…
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Taylor Swift Signs Deal with Disney to Direct Debut Feature Film
Taylor Swift is currently lobbying for her short film All Too Well: The Short Film to get a nomination for the Academy Awards but she has her sights on something bigger. After writing and directing the short film, she now has her sights on making a feature film. To do this, she has signed a…
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Two More Weeks to Donate to Toys for Tots!
Walk by the World of Disney store at the Disneyland Resort’s World of Disney at Downtown Disney or the store of the same name at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort over the last few weeks and there have been boxes to donate new unwrapped new toys to Toys for Tots. While these boxes…
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Cast Posters Released for “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”
Posters showcasing the cast of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration have been released ahead of the special’s arrival on ABC on December 15th. The following day it will appear on Disney+. The cast photos show H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Rita Moreno as the narrator, Martin Short…
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Season 14 of Doctor Who to Have Lower Episode Count as Returning Showrunner Gets “Empire in Shape”
A recent interview revealed that the next season of Doctor Who will have a shorter episode count than recent seasons. This comes as new show episodes will be streamed on Disney+ starting in 2023. New and returning showrunner Russell T. Davies shared with Bleeding Cool some insight into the future of the iconic show. “Okay,…
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D23 Shares 2023 Event Lineup Including Dates for Destination D23
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced several events that will take place during the Disney100 celebration in 2023. This includes dates for Destination D23, a Walt Disney Studios event, tours of the Walt Disney Studios, Disney100: The Exhibition, milestone events, a trip to Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, and more! These events will…
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Ad-Supported Disney+ Launches Today With New Options and Over 100 Advertisers
Disney+ now has ad-supported options for subscribers in the United States. The new ad-supported options are part of the Disney+ Basic plans. Those with ad-free Disney+ subscriptions are recognized as Premium subscribers. “Today’s launch marks a milestone moment for Disney+ and puts consumer choice at the forefront,” said Michael Paull, president, Direct to Consumer. “With…
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“Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva” Now Streaming on Disney+!
The Astraverse Has a New Home BURBANK, Calif. (December 7, 2022) – Disney+ announced today that the biggest Hindi film of the year, “Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva,” is now available to stream on Disney+. The visual spectacle, the first in a planned trilogy, is available in both its theatrical Hindi and English. “Brahmāstra” – the…
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Tim Federle, Creator of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Extends Disney Deal
The creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Tim Federle, has extended his contract with Disney. Variety is reporting that Federle and his Chorus Boy Productions have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney Branded Television. Along with being the creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Federle is also the…
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New Simpsons Short Heading to Disney+ in “The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in ‘Feliz Navidad’”
The Simpsons will soon have a new short on Disney+. In The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in ‘Feliz Navidad’, Homer gifts Marge with the performance of a lifetime from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli along with his 25-year old son Matteo and 10-year old Daughter Virginia. The new short will be arriving exclusively on Disney+…
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Disney Senior Vice President of Communications Heather Hust Rivera Departing From Disney
Heather Hust Rivera is leaving The Walt Disney Company after working there for nearly two decades. Her most recent position is as Disney Senior Vice President of Communications. Variety learned of Hust’s departure and reported on it. “I’m grateful for the incredible opportunities I have had in the past 17 years at Disney, working across…
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PICTORIAL: Stars and Creative Team For “National Treasure: Edge of History” Head to Hollywood for Premiere
The stars and the creative team for National Treasure: Edge of History came together for a red carpet premiere for the series on Monday December 5, 2022 at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The Disney+ Original series is from Disney Branded Television and produced by ABC Signature. It will premiere on December 14th…
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Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane to Get Interior Restored and Recreated
It has been a big year for Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane. Earlier this year it had its exterior restored and made the trek from Florida to California for the D23 Expo. Then it was moved to the Palm Springs Air Museum to be on display as a part of a long term loan. Now,…
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Kirstie Alley Passes Away at 71
Actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71. The actress, known for her roles on Cheers, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn, the Look Who’s Talking trilogy, and also Veronica’s Closet passed away after a short battle with cancer. Her kids, William “True” Stevenson, 30, and daughter Lillie Price Stevenson,…
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Disney Grants to Benefit Communities and Wildlife in 25 Countries
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced it has awarded grants to 43 nonprofit organizations working with communities across 25 countries to protect more than 60 species this year, continuing Disney’s ongoing commitment of more than $120 million given to date in support of a healthier planet for people and wildlife. In the spirit of the…
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Missions in Uncharted Space Coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley
More new content is heading to Disney Dreamlight Valley. In a blog post for the game, it was announced that new Missions in Uncharted Space will be arriving tomorrow, December 6, 2022 as part of an update for the game. The following information was shared on the game’s blog: Happy patch day Valley Villagers! After…
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Filming Begins on Next “Doctor Who” Series
Filming has begun for the next series of Doctor Who. This is the series that will end up streaming on Disney+ when it is released. The announcement was made by the show via social media. According to the clapboard for the show, Dylan Holmes Williams is directing this episode. Williams is a British screenwriter and…
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Cast of “Avatar: The Way of Water” Visits Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Just weeks before Avatar: The Way of Water arrives in theaters, the cast of the film stopped by Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Four actors from the film stopped by the land at Walt Disney World Resort. This included Jamie Flatters, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, and Bailey Bass. While there, the…
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Chicago Mayor Declares December 5 Walt Disney Day Ahead of Celebration at Walt Disney Birthplace
On Walt Disney’s 121st birthday, the mayor of Chicago, Illinois has declared it to be Walt Disney Day. This is the city where Walt Disney was born in 1901. His first home at 216 N Tripp Ave was built in 1892 by Walt’s father Elias Disney. Walt was born on the second story of the…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger is Greeted With Enthusiastic Response Upon His Return to Disneyland
Disney CEO Bob Iger returned to Disneyland on Saturday, December 3, 2022 ahead of the Candlelight Processional. With Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, Iger toured both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure throughout the day before returning to Disneyland for the first performance of the Candlelight Processional. The two were greeted with smiles…