Category: Disney
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Want a Smile Today? Check out “The MousePack – Mickey and Friends Singing Classic Standards”
A new album was released today with Mickey Mouse and friends singing classic standards. The MousePack – Mickey and Friends Singing Classic Standards is the Disney gang’s play on the Rat Pack. This group of friends was most known for their in Las Vegas and had A-listers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.,…
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The Walt Disney Company to Share Second Quarter Fiscal Results on May 11
The Walt Disney Company has announced when its next earnings call will be. In a press release today, Disney shared that it will be sharing its second-quarter financial resorts on May 11th at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PT. The results will be broadcast on a webcast at disney.com/investors. Press Release BURBANK, Calif., April 7, 2022 –…
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Kristina Schake Named Executive Vice President, Global Communications Of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 5, 2022—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has named Kristina Schake as Executive Vice President, Global Communications, reporting to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell. She will be responsible for the Company’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, while also serving as lead spokesperson. Her appointment is effective immediately. Ms. Schake has spent…
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Go to CAMP with Mickey and Friends!
Have you ever wanted to go to camp with Mickey and friends Well, this will soon be a possibility! Today it was announced that CAMP, the Family Experience Company will soon be offering a new experience called Mickey & Friends X CAMP: An Extra Big Adventure. This new themed experience will open on May 28th…
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Disney+ Embarks On An Epic Adventure Like No Other In The Original Hybrid Fantasy-Competition Series ‘The Quest,’ Available To Stream On May 11 
From the Award-Winning Teams Behind ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ ‘The Amazing Race,’ and ‘Queer Eye,’ the Greatest Reality Producers and World’s Best Storytellers Team Up to Create a Thrilling Reality Competition Inside a Richly Scripted WorldTravel to the Fantasy World of Everealm With Eight Real Teens as They Complete a Series of Quests to…
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Estelle Harris, Mrs. Potato Head from “Toy Story”, Passes Away at 93
This weekend, Estelle Harris, who many fans may recognize as Mrs. Potato Head from the “Toy Story” franchise, passed away at 93. Harris died of natural causes on April 2, her representative confirmed. While we will miss Harris’s incredible presence, we want to celebrate her incredible relationship with The Walt Disney Company. Here are all…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Gets New Disney+ Release Date
Obi-Wan Kenobi is getting a new release date. With this new release date also comes an extra episode for its premiere. Ewan McGregor, who stars in the title role, shared the news in a video announcement. The new release date will be Friday, May 27, 2022. On this day, two episodes will actually be released.…
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Jeremy Doig Appointed Chief Technology Officer For Disney Streaming
Will Lead Technical Innovation and Growth for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+ March 30, 2022 – Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organization and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, brings…
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Documentary About Jim Henson Being Developed by Ron Howard and Disney Original Documentary
There is a new documentary in the works that is promising to be the “definitive portrait” of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The film is coming from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer who are teaming up with Disney Original Documentary. The film is being made with the “full participation and cooperation of the Henson…
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New Trailer, Photos, and Descriptions Released for Ice Age: Scrat Tales by Disney+
Ahead of its April 13th arrival on Disney+, Ice Age: Scrat Tales details continue to be released. This time, a new trailer, photos, and descriptions for each short were shared by Disney+. In total, there are six new shorts that star Scrat. Ice Age: Scrat Tales Official Description “Ice Age: Scrat Tales” is a series of…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement of Opposition After Signing of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
The Walt Disney Company released a statement today after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida legislation dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. In the statement released by a Disney spokesperson, it says that Disney will work to repeal this law either through legislative means or through the courts. Here is the full statement: “Florida’s HB 1557,…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 6 Academy Awards® Including Best Animated Feature Film and Best Documentary
Today, The Walt Disney Company received six Academy Awards® at the 94th annual ceremony, broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto was recognized as Best Animated Feature Film. This is the second Oscar® win for director Byron Howard and producer Clark Spencer, and the first Oscar win for director Jared Bush and producer…
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Disney Mirrorverse Mobile Game Arriving This Summer
A new mobile game is coming from Disney this summer. Disney Mirrorverse will allow guests to see some of their favorite Disney and Pixar characters in a way that has never been seen before. The game comes from a collaboration between Disney and Pixar Games and Kabam. Disney Mirrorverse will be arriving on June 23,…
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Margaret Cho Joins “Prom Pact” Rom Com on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2022) – Today, Disney+ announced that ground-breaking comedian and Emmy nominee Margaret Cho (“Good on Paper”) will join Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Milo Manheim in the Disney+ original movie “Prom Pact,” a romantic comedy set during the emotion and excitement of high school Prom season from Disney Branded Television. Cho has been cast…
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Disney Announces Celebration of 94th Oscars with “Life is Shorts: Oscar 2022”
Disney has announced that it will be celebrating animation at the Oscars with Life is Shorts: Oscar 2022. Hosted by Tamron Hall, this will debut Friday, March 25, on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It will air initially at 8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel and 9:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney XD and then air…
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Disney Voices Support for LGBTQIA+ Cast On Social Media on Day of Walk Outs
Today cast members from across The Walt Disney Company have planned a walkout in support of its LGBTQIA+ cast, their families, and the community at large. As cast members are walking out, Disney has voiced support for the cause with multiple posts on social media. This includes its parks channels and also Disney+. The post…
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Disney Forms Task Force and Listening Tour in Response to LGBTQ+ Concerns
During a town hall meeting on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that there would be a listening tour and a task force in response to concerns throughout Disney about the response to Florida’s legislation that would limit in-class discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity. The move comes after Disney initially did not take…
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Christopher Lloyd Reportedly Joins 3rd Season of The Mandalorian
The third season of The Mandalorian is currently filming in Southern California. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Lloyd is on a call sheet for the Star Wars show. At this point, there are no details available about the third season of the show or what Lloyd’s role might be in it. However, it has…
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Disney Releases Lofi Minnie: Focus
Disney has released a new album that is sure to relax the listener, or perhaps help them focus. Lofi Minnie: Focus is a collection of Minnie Mouse’s favorite Disney tunes in a low-key way. Lofi has become more and more popular recently. It is a mix of hip-hop, house, and jazz. “What attracted us to…
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Here’s What is Coming to Disney+ in April 2022
Disney+ continues to add more and more to its library. April is no exception. With titles new and old being added, there will be plenty to watch in the coming month. This month will see the premiere of Better Nate Than Never, Scrat Tales, and Sketchbook. Check out all the titles being added to Disney+…
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Global Recording Artist Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Trailer And Key Art For Disney+ Original Film ‘OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)’
BURBANK, Calif. (March 17, 2022): Today, multiple GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo revealed on social media (@OliviaRodrigo & @livieshq) the official trailer and key art for her upcoming original film, “OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film).” The film will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25, 2022. For the first time, Olivia takes audiences on a familiar road trip from Salt…
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After Disney, Bob Iger Heads to the Metaverse
After ending his career at The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger has left the house of mouse and instead headed to the metaverse. His next step is with 3D avatar start-up Genies, which announced that Iger had joined its board on Monday. Genies was founded in 2017. It has a mobile app that allows users…
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Disney+ Announces “Sketchbook” Drawing Experience
Disney+ has announced a new drawing experience called Sketchbook. It will be arriving on the streaming service on April 27, 2022, and comes from the creators of Chef’s Table. This unique experience will teach viewers how to draw some of their favorite Disney characters through the course of its six episodes. This will include Kuzco from…
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Trailer and Poster Released for Ms. Marvel Ahead of June 8 Arrival on Disney+
Today Disney+ and Marvel Studios announced that Ms. Marvel will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on June 8th. With the announcement came the release of both a trailer and also a poster for the series. Both of these can be seen below, along with some images from the series that stars Iman Vellani as…