Category: Disney
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Johnson & Wales University Added to Disney Aspire Offerings
The Walt Disney Company has added a new program to Disney Aspire. Johnson & Wales University has been added as another school for Disney employees looking to further their education. The university is the only accredited institution in the United States that offers 100% online culinary programming. This is done with a multimedia environment. This…
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Dana Walden Shares Thoughts for the Future and Thanks for Opportunities in Letter to Team
Dana Walden, the Disney General Entertainment Content wrote a letter to her team that shared her vision for the future and thanks for what has brought her to where she is at today. In the letter, she shared that Disney General Entertainment Content will be a place for both creativity and inclusion. She also said…
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Trailer Debuts for Disney+ Series “America the Beautiful”
DISNEY+ CELEBRATES THE WONDER AND DIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA’S PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPES AND AMAZING ANIMALS IN THE TRAILER OF ‘AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL’ FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC From the Award-Winning Producers of ‘Planet Earth,’ This New Series Is Narrated by Emmy®-Nominated Actor and Producer Michael B. Jordan The Six-Part Series Is the First to Utilize Cinema-Grade Cameras on…
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Disney Replaces Peter Rice with Dana Walden as Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content
Just hours after news broke that Peter Rice was no longer the Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content, Disney officially announced his replacement. Dana Walden was announced today as the new Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content. The announcement was made by Disney CEO Bob Chapek. In her new role, she will oversee the content…
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D23 Announces Details for the Biggest Presentations at D23 Expo 2022
D23 has announced some of the biggest presentations that will be offered during this year’s D23 Expo. The D23 Expo 2022 will also be the kickoff for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Highlights of the expo will include the following: Friday, September 9 at 10:30 AM – Disney Legends Awards Ceremony Friday,…
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A Chairman No More, Peter Rice Out at Disney
Peter Rice, the chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content has been fired. Up until this week, he oversaw the development of programming for Disney+, Hulu, and Star, and its cable and broadcast networks. Disney General Entertainment’s portfolio includes 20th Television, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic,…
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Disney Pulls Release of Strange World From Theaters in France and French Exhibitors Aren’t Happy
Disney has decided to not release its upcoming animated feature Strange World in theaters and members of France’s National Cinema Federation are not happy. The move by Disney comes due to regulations on release windows for theatrically released movies. Originally, the film was set to be released in theaters on November 23, 2022. Disney released…
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Military Discount Available to Veterans, Service Members, and Families for Disney+
Disney+ has announced a military discount for Disney’s streaming service. With the discount, U.S. service members, military families, honorably discharged veterans, and also authorized Amry & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers will be eligible for a 25% discount on annual subscriptions*. They can do this by signing up on ShopMyExchange.com. This discount is available for…
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The Walt Disney Company To Be The Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor Of The 2022 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola®
Leading Disney Brands To Feature Exclusive Screenings, Talent and More Today, The Walt Disney Company announced it will be the exclusive entertainment sponsor of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®. This year’s celebration kicks off with the Road to ESSENCE Festival with select activations taking place in Los Angeles on June 4,…
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Headed to Disney+
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is heading to Disney+! Today it was announced that the Marvel Cinematic Universe film will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on June 22, 2022. With the announcement came a video that features Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez. Check it out below. Doctor Strange…
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New Trailer Released for “Trevor: The Musical”
In celebration of Pride Month, Disney+ has revealed the trailer for the upcoming film “Trevor: The Musical.” Produced by RadicalMedia, “Trevor: The Musical” is a filmed version of the Off-Broadway stage production, which follows a charming 13-year-old force of nature with a vivid imagination. As he deals with becoming a teenager in 1981, Trevor struggles to…
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Disney+ Debuts “A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel”
Today, Disney+ debuted Marvel Studios’ “A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel,” a documentary short now streaming exclusively on the service. Key art was also unveiled to celebrate the debut. “A Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel” is a documentary short that gives you an exclusive look behind the groundbreaking original series, “Ms. Marvel,” from its comic book origins to its…
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Live-Action Pinocchio to Premiere on Disney+ Day, September 8, Ahead of D23 Expo
Today the first teaser trailer for Disney’s live-action Pinocchio was released. With this teaser trailer also came the release date. Pinocchio will be released on Thursday, September 8, 2022. This will also be Disney+ Day and help lead into this year’s D23 Expo. On Disney+ Day there will be special experiences for fans and subscribers.…
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Disney Legend Tom Murphy Dead at 96
Thomas S. Murphy, who served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Cities/ABC for 30 years and oversaw its merger with The Walt Disney Company, died Wednesday, May 25, at his home in Rye, New York. He was 96. One of the most respected and admired businessmen of his era, Murphy was also named…
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Cast and Filmmakers Arrive for “Hollywood Stargirl” World Premiere
Footage and stills from the world premiere of Disney’s new comedy “Hollywood Stargirl,” streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning Friday, June 3, are now available. In attendance at the event held earlier this evening at the El Capitan Theater were the film’s stars Grace VanderWaal, Judy Greer, Elijah Richardson, Tyrel Jackson Williams and Judd Hirsch, director/writer…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in June 2022
Every month more titles are added to Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. June of 2022 is no exception. This will include the addition of some titles from the Disney library and also some brand new programs. New titles will include Ms. Marvel, Baymax!, and the conclusion of Obi-Wan Kenobi. June will also see the arrival of…
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Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers are back but it isn’t a reboot. Instead, it’s been 30 years since their show ended on the Disney Afternoon and life hasn’t been what either Chip or Dale imagined it would be. However, when a friend disappears, both Chip and Dale find themselves working together once again and discovering…
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“Zombies 3” Heading to Disney+ in July
BURBANK, Calif. (May 20, 2022) – Today, Disney+ announced that “ZOMBIES 3,” the much-anticipated third story in Disney Branded Television’s beloved musical franchise, will premiere globally on Friday, July 15 exclusively streaming on Disney+. The trequel, which introduces a new group of mysterious outer space aliens to the diverse student body of zombies, cheerleaders and…
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Disney+ Orders Fourth Season of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”
BURBANK, Calif. (May 20, 2022) — Disney+ has ordered a fourth season of its acclaimed original series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” just ahead of its third season premiere, on July 27, 2022. Each of the 8 episodes of the third season will stream weekly on Wednesdays, exclusively on Disney+. The Disney Branded Television series, created and executive-produced…
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Disney’s “Baymax!” Series Coming to Disney+ on June 29
Disney+ has released a new trailer and art for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Baymax! With it, the release date was also shared. The series will arrive only on Disney+ on June 29. When it does, Baymax will be doing exactly what he was programmed to do: help others. This will happen again in San Fransokyo,…
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“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” Cast and Filmmakers Celebrate Premiere in Hollywood Ahead of Disney+ Release
Cast and filmmakers for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers showed up at Hollywood on Wednesday night for the premiere of the movie that will be arriving on Disney+ this Friday. This included John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, KiKi Layne, Dennis Haysbert, Flula Borg, Tim Robinson, Chris Parnell, Paula Abdul, Akiva Schaffer (director), Dan Gregor (screenwriter), Doug…
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Hocus Pocus 2 Coming to Disney+ in September
Disney has announced when Hocus Pocus 2 will be arriving on Disney+. During its upfront presentation, Disney announced that the sequel to the Halloween classic will be arriving on its streaming service on September 30, 2022. The sequel will see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returning to the Sanderson sisters’ roles that they originally…
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The Walt Disney Company Sets The Bar with BlockBuster In-Person Production
Powerhouse Executives, A-List Talent and Champion Athletes Unveil the Next Evolution of Storytelling Excellence and Innovation At Disney’s Upfront NEW YORK – Wednesday, May 18 – The Walt Disney Company completely reimagined its annual Upfront experience, setting the stage for the Company’s next 100 years, bringing out the biggest names across the entertainment empire. After two…