Category: Disney
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Sing-Along Versions of Favorite Walt Disney Studios Musicals Coming to Disney+ Starting with Encanto
Disney is going to be releasing sing-along versions of some fan-favorite animated films on Disney+. The first film to be released as a sing-along will be Encanto. The sing-along version of this film will be released on Disney+ on March 18. According to Disney, on average viewers have watched Encanto “five times with the title accumulating over…
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“Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red” Documentary Now on Disney+
Along with the arrival of Pixar’s Turning Red on Disney+ this weekend, a new documentary was also released. Embrace the Panda: Making Turning Red is “a feature documentary about the all-woman team at the helm of Pixar’s original feature, “Turning Red.” With behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story…
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As Crisis in Ukraine Continues, Disney Pauses Business in Russia but Retains Employees
The Walt Disney Company has decided to pause business in Russia. This comes as President Putin continues to use Russian forces to invade Ukraine. In an announcement this week, a Disney spokesperson shared that Disney is “taking steps to pause all other businesses in Russia.” Businesses impacted by this decision include Disney Cruise Line activities,…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Support For The LGBTQ+ Community
After much controversy this week, The Walt Disney Company has released a statement on its support for the LGBTQ+ community. The statement comes from Disney CEO Bob Chapek and was sent to employees. The full statement can be read here: To my fellow colleagues, but especially our LGBTQ+ community, Thank you to all who have…
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Disneynature Shares New Conservation Effort Ahead of “Polar Bear” Debut
BURBANK, Calif. (March 10, 2022) – Disney+ debuted a new trailer, poster and image from Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Polar Bear,” which streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning April 22, 2022, as part of the streamer’s Earth Day celebration. Narrated by two-time Academy Award® nominee Catherine Keener (“Capote,” “Being John Malkovich”), “Polar Bear” tells the story of a…
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First Look Gives Glimpse at Geppetto and Pinocchio Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A first look at the upcoming Pinocchio movie that stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio was released today by Disney. This movie will be streaming on Disney+ this September. It is the retelling of the animated classic where a little wooden puppet goes on an adventure in the quest of…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Emails Disney Team About Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent an email to Disney employees on Monday afternoon in response to Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The email came after Disney has remained silent on the bill and taken heat for this decision. The intensity of criticism grew when it was discovered that Disney had supported financially state legislators…
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The Muppets Are Bringing The Muppets Mayhem to Disney+
Today Disney+ announced a new series is coming that features some of the characters from The Muppets. In fact, it will feature Doctor Teeth and The Electric Mayhem! The Muppets Mayhem will have this legendary Muppet band going on the journey of recording its first-ever album. To help them make this happen, a junior A&R…
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Disney+ to Offer Ad-Supported Tier Later This Year
Disney+ will begin to offer an ad-supported subscription tier later this year in the United States. This will be in addition to the current offering that has no ads. While this will be released initially in the United States in late 2022, there are plans to expand it international in 2023. The new tier will…
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HBCU Joins Growing Network Of Disney Aspire Educational Providers
BURBANK, CA., March 2, 2022 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% of tuition paid upfront, has welcomed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), into its growing network of educational providers. The addition of North Carolina A&T brings a variety of new…
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Disney Junior Fun Fest Coming to Disney California Adventure For One Day Event
A new one-day-only event is coming to Disney California Adventure in April. The Disney Junior Fun Fest will be held at Disney California Adventure on April 29, 2022, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. According to a post on the Disney Parks Blog, the day will include sneak peeks at some of the upcoming Disney…
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Disney+ Updates Parental Controls as Marvel Live-Action Series Come to the Streaming Service
On March 16th Disney+ will be updating its parental controls. On the same date, multiple Marvel live-action series will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. These will be several of the shows that were once on Marvel and also on ABC. The parental control changes and series will come to Disney+ in the United States,…
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Disney Halts Movie Releases in Russia as Ukraine Crisis Continues
The Walt Disney Company will not be releasing movies in Russia as the crisis in Ukraine continues on. In a statement released on Monday night, Disney shared that it would be pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia. On top of that, Disney is also working with nonprofits to help with the humanitarian crisis…
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Disney’s New Haunted Mansion Movie Arriving in 2023
Disney’s new Haunted Mansion movie will be arriving in 2023. This week it was announced that the film will be arriving in March of 2023. It will be starring Danny DeVito, Tifanny Haddish, LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, and Rosario Dawson. At this time, the specifics of what each character will be doing are completely unknown.…
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Disney Shares New Key Art For Ice Age: Scrat Tales
Disney has released key art for Ice Age: Scrat Tales. This is a series of six animated shorts that will be released on Disney+. They star Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel found in the Ice Age adventures. He experiences both the ups and also the downs of fatherhood. This comes as he and Baby Scrat both…
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The Walt Disney Company Reinforces Its Commitment to Use Its Broad Global Reach and Unique Platforms to Promote Social Responsibility
Disney publishes 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report BURBANK, Calif., February 22, 2022 – At The Walt Disney Company, we strive to inspire a better world through the power of stories. Today, we released our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which details our efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion through stories and storytellers who reflect the rich…
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Disney and State Farm Announce Multi-Year Partnership
This week Disney and State Farm announced that they will be working together for the next few years. Both companies, nearly 100 years old, tout their shared values that focus on being good neighbors and helping people to realize their dreams. Together, this will help both companies to engage with more people in new ways.…
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“Free Guy” Now Streaming on Disney+
Free Guy is now streaming on Disney+. The global blockbuster which is billed as an “epic adventure-comedy” stars Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi originally was released in theaters on August 13, 2021. It garnered over $330 million globally. It also received Oscar and BAFTA nominations for best…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in March
The arrival of March will come with the arrival of several new titles on Disney+. One of the bigger arrivals for the month will be Turning Red from Disney and Pixar. A new version of Cheaper by the Dozen will also be arriving. Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story will also be arriving on Disney’s streaming…
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Disney Appoints Executive to Oversee Metaverse for House of Mouse
Mike White, an executive in the Media and Entertainment Distribution group, has been tasked with overseeing the metaverse for Disney. In a memo to staff, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that White will be the new senior vice president of Next Generation Storytelling and Consumer Experiences. In this capacity, he will lead Disney’s efforts to…
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Encanto Heading Back to Theaters
Disney’s newest animated feature is getting a second chance in the theaters. After becoming a major hit since arriving on Disney+, Encanto is heading back to theaters. Since arriving on Disney+, the animated musical has been dominating the Billboard music charts. As the movie continues to see success on Disney’s streaming service and also with…
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Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Are Back But It Isn’t a Reboot. Disney Releases First Trailer for Upcoming Disney+ Original Film.
Today Disney+ released the first trailer and poster for its original movie Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. The movie is being billed as a comeback and not a reboot, that is 30 years in the making. It mixes both live-action and CGI for a hybrid animated adventure comedy. The film catches up with the former…
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Disney+ Has All The GOATs
BURBANK, Calif. (February 13, 2022) – Disney+ debuted a new spot during today’s Big Game where Awkwafina shared that the streamer has the greatest movies and shows of all time – the GOATs, literally. The promo takes fans through the Disney+ offices, which are revealed to be the home of the GOATs from Disney, Pixar, Marvel,…
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Beauty and the Beast Prequel Series Put on Hold for Disney+
The prequel series for Beauty and the Beast has been put on hold the Hollywood Reporter is reporting. The series, starring Josh Gad and Luke Evans, has found itself seeing delays due to scheduling conflicts with the cast and some creative elements. While this series is still expected to be made, it is unknown if…