Category: Disney
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Disney+ Original “Diary Of A Future President” Returns For A Second Season
Hit Series From CBS Television Studios and Gina Rodriguez’s I Can And I Will Productions Receives 10-Episode Order BURBANK, Calif. (May 29, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the popular scripted series, “Diary of a Future President” has been renewed for a second season. From CBS Television Studios and I Can and I Will Productions,…
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New Guests Announced for Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours
The past month, The Walt Disney Family Museum has been sharing magic for all Disney fans. The Happily Ever After Hours events give fans the chance to hear firsthand stories from people who have created the magic themselves. This week, the museum gave us the lineup of new guests that we can check out online!…
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Disney Releases Statement on Killing of George Floyd
In the wake of the brutal killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Disney has sent a letter to fellow employees addressing the horrible tragedy. The letter is signed by Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Executive Chairman Bob Iger, and Disney’s Chief Diversity Officer Latondra Newton. This letter addresses the pain and anger being felt due to…
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Secret Society of Second Born Royals to Stream Exclusively on Disney+ on July 17
The new live-action Disney+ original movie, “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals,” will stream exclusively on the service starting Friday, July 17, 2020. Below is a link to view the trailer for this cinematic movie that combines the allure of royalty with the action-packed adventures of superheroes-in-training. Peyton Elizabeth Lee (“Andi Mack”) leads a dynamic ensemble…
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Carlos A. Gómez Named Treasurer Of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., May 27, 2020 – Carlos A. Gómez has been named Senior Vice President and Treasurer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gómez will report directly to Ms. McCarthy. He succeeds Jonathan S. Headley who, as…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Remains Confident in Reopening Plan for Walt Disney World
Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on Bloomberg TV from Magic Kingdom Park earlier today with Emily Chang and David Westin to talk about the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Emily Chang asked Chapek what makes him feel confident about the safety of the proposed plan, as well as the reaction from officials.…
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Disney store Outlines Reopening Plans
The Disney store is beginning to prepare to welcome guests back into its stores again after closing due to COVID-19. Today, an email was sent out which detailed the plans that the Disney store has for reopening. The message was sent out by Edward Park, Senior Vice President, Disney store and shopDisney. The message reveals…
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Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of Peyton’s Places on ESPN+
Emmy-nominated series produced by NFL Films and ESPN+ will return with 15 new episodes Expected to debut Thanksgiving weekend and culminate Super Bowl weekend Peyton Manning will return to host a second season of the popular and Emmy-nominated football-themed docuseries Peyton’s Places this fall, exclusively on ESPN+. The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football’s…
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The Walt Disney Company Garners 102 Daytime Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has picked up 102 Daytime Emmy Nominations across its various platforms for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. Leading the pack this year is ABC’s daytime drama General Hospital. It has 23 nominations and is the most for any show this year. The View received the most nominations for any talk show this year with…
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ZENIMATION Arrives on Disney+ Offering an Animated Soundscape Experience
“ZENIMATION is a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios’ legacy of films.” Today Disney+ debuted a new series of animated-short form soundscape experiences in the form of ZENIMATION. This 10-episode series offers a different approach to animation. It offers scenes from different animated Disney movies with just…
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Disney Returns Ad Sales Division to Media Networks Group
Following the departure of former chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI) segment Kevin Mayer on Monday to become the new CEO at TikTok, the company has opted to shift its ad sales and media distribution divisions from DTCI to its Media Networks group, effective immediately. This means Rita Ferro, president of Disney advertising sales,…
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Muppets Now Arriving on Disney+ in July!
Today Disney+ revealed that Muppets Now will be arriving on Disney+ on July 31st. The news came as Disney+ celebrates #streamingday. This new Muppet show will be arriving in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and India on this day. It will be an unscripted series with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and…
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D23 to Celebrate 60 Years of “Pollyanna” with Hayley Mills
D23, The Official Disney Fan Club, is celebrating the sunshine of Walt Disney’s classic film, “Pollyanna!” Whether it’s your first viewing or 60th, D23 invites you to join in a “glad game,” create a rainbow maker, and join us for a special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley…
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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Head of Disney Streaming Kevin Mayer Resigns and Moves to TikTok
The head of Disney’s streaming service Kevin Mayer has resigned from The Walt Disney Company. He will be taking on the role of chief executive for TikTok, an app for making and sharing short videos that has become incredibly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of taking over as chief executive for TikTok, Mayer…
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Here’s a Look at What is Coming to Disney+ in June!
Since launching in November, Disney+ has continued to consistently add new content to this new streaming service. It has content from Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, Disneynature, and more. June will continue to see more content being added to Disney+. Highlights will include the premiere of Artemis Fowl along with Walt & El…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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Frozen on Broadway Closes, Will Not Reopen Following COVID-19 Pandemic
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that “Frozen” will not return to Broadway following the COVID-19 pandemic. It effectively took its final bow March 11 (the eve of the New York State-mandated shutdown), running for 26 previews and 825 regular performances, and lasting just shy of two years. The musical’s national tour will return, however, once…
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Making of “Frozen 2” Series Coming to Disney Plus
“Frozen” fans were surprised in March when the digital and streaming release date for “Frozen 2” was moved up because of stay at home orders due to the Coronavirus. And now, Disney is expanding the “Frozen” universe even more in a very different way. The latest expansion to the world of sisters Elsa and Anna…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Adventure Kit Available on DisneyNOW
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had been open just a short time before Walt Disney World Resort had to shut its gates due to coronavirus. While guests may not be able to experience the attraction currently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they can now experience it at home. Disney has released the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway…
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Disney Raises Nearly $11 Billion in New Debt [updated]
The Walt Disney Company has raised nearly $11 billion in new debt as it continues to battle financial challenges brought on by repercussions of the coronavirus. The news came from regulatory filings on Tuesday made by Disney. According to the filing, Disney is raising debt via a senior unsecured notes offering. It is expected that…
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Imagineering Writes New Song to Counter Things That Are Sad and Gloomy and Muppets Join In
Today Walt Disney Imagineering released a new song to counter “things that are sad and gloomy.” The song includes many Imagineers performing. They are joined by Kermit and Miss Piggy as well from The Muppets. Called Brave Little Spark, it is an original song written by Kevin Rafferty with music composed by Yaron Spiwak and…
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Hamilton Film to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service on July 3
Earlier this year, Disney announced that they would be bringing a filmed version of the musical “Hamilton” to theaters in 2021. This morning, Lin Manuel-Miranda, the creator of the show, announced that the musical would be coming to the Disney+ streaming service on July 3! Originally, the “Hamilton” film was set to hit theaters on…
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National Geographic’s ‘The Right Stuff’ To Premiere on Disney+ This Fall
Disney+ Original Scripted Series Is an Adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s Bestseller, Recounting Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race From Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Are Executive Producers; Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) Is Executive Producer and Showrunner URBANK, Calif. (May 5, 2020) – Disney+ announced today…