Category: Entertainment
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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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STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory Now Available for Pre-Order
The STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory is now available for pre-order. The replica helmet is modeled after Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian warrior who was also an explosives expert and graffiti artist. She was one of the first rebels that fought against the Empire and also a part of the crew of the…
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El Capitan Theatre Hosts World Premiere of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear”
Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together tonight at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre to celebrate Pixar Animation Studios’ 26th feature film, “Lightyear.” Members of the voice cast in attendance include Chris Evans (Buzz Lightyear), Keke Palmer (Izzy Hawthorne), Peter Sohn (Sox), Dale Soules (Darby Steel), James Brolin (Zurg), Uzo Aduba (Alisha Hawthorne), Mary McDonald-Lewis (I.V.A.N.),…
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Ms. Marvel Arrives at Avengers Campus as Series Arrives on Disney+
Today Ms. Marvel arrived on Disney+ and with the series arrival, the character also appeared at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. That’s right, Kamala Khan has arrived at Avengers Campus for a limited time. This girl from Jersey City has become the hero known as Ms. Marvel. While she never imagined this would be…
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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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Tickets Go On Sale For “Lightyear” And Also “The Andy Experience”
Today tickets went on sale for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film, Lightyear. Pixar’s 26th animated feature film arrives in theaters on June 17, 2022. With the tickets now on sale, IMAX®, RealD 3D, and Dolby all released individual exclusive posters. The Andy Experience The Andy Experience, a special Lightyear early access screening was also announced…
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“I Am Groot” Animated Series Heading to Disney+ This Summer
A new animated series from the world of the Guardians of the Galaxy will soon be on Disney+. Marvel Studios has announced that I Am Groot, a series of original shorts will be arriving on Disney+ on August 10, 2022. The series focuses on Baby Groot with Vin Diesel reprising his role as his voice. Other…
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Disney Shares Photos From FYC Events for “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Moon Knight”
Disney+ released photos from Emmy FYC events in Hollywood today featuring “The Book of Boba Fett” from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” which are both original series created exclusively for Disney+. “The Book of Boba Fett” event kicked off this morning with a taped greeting of welcome from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, followed by…
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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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Marvel Studios Celebrates Launch of “Ms. Marvel” With Red Carpet Event in Hollywood
On June 2, 2022, Marvel Studios hosted a red carpet event in Hollywood for the launch of Ms. Marvel on Disney+ on June 8, 2022. Cast members Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Laurel Marsden, Arian Moayed, Adaku Ononogbo, Alysia Reiner, Azhar Usman, Laith Nakli, Nimra Bucha,…
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“Mission Perpetual” from “Lightyear” Soundtrack Released Ahead of Movie’s Arrival
Today Disney and Pixar have given a preview of one track on the soundtrack for Lightyear. The full soundtrack, which is composed and produced by Michael Giacchino, will be released on June 17, 2022. This is the same day the movie will be released. The track being previewed today is called Mission Perpetual. Giacchino commented…
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Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy After Star Wars Celebration – The Importance of Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” Peter Drucker once said. This last weekend, I was able to attend Star Wars Celebration and I believe that I saw this quote in action. Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, seems to have created a culture that has led to this time in history where it is absolutely awesome being…
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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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“35 Years of Star Tours Adventures with D23” at Star Wars Celebration
On Friday, May 27, Star Wars Celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of the iconic Star Tours attraction by bringing together some of the creative team who worked on the project over the years. Tony Baxter (former senior vice president of creative development at Walt Disney Imagineering [WDI]), Dennis Muren (senior VFX supervisor and creative director…
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A Look at the Highlights of Star Wars Celebration
This last weekend thousands of Star Wars fans descended on the Anaheim Convention Center for Star Wars Celebration. The weekend was full of Star Wars announcements, looking back at memories, cosplay, merchandise, and some incredible moments that made new memories! It also marked the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which was shown to some who attended…
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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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New “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Sand Sculpture Created at Downtown Disney District
A new sand sculpture can currently be found in the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in honor of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is currently streaming on Disney+. The sculpture depicts both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in two ways. One way, it shows the likeness of each of their heads… with Darth Vader’s being his helmet.…
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New Star Wars “Been There” Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
The newest in the line of Star Wars “Been There” mugs from Starbucks have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. These mugs represent three new planets from the galaxy far, far away. They are Naboo, Ahch-To, and Nevarro. The mugs retail for $22.99 and can be found at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District.…
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Season Two Trailer Released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch
A trailer for the second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was released over the weekend during a panel at Star Wars Celebration. The second season will include 16 episodes and is set to arrive on Disney+ this fall. The panel included filmmakers Brad Rau, supervising director/executive producer; Jennifer Corbett, head writer/executive producer; and…
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Star Wars Celebration Honors Twenty Years of Attack of the Clones
The year 2022 marks twenty years since Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones premiered, and Friday brought a chance to commemorate this notable film during Star Wars Celebration. Ashley Eckstein, founder of Her Universe and voice actor for Ahsoka Tano, was on hand to moderate the panel of cast and crew. Actors…