Category: Entertainment
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No Bonuses for Top Executives as Pandemic Continues to Hamper Disney’s Business Efforts
As COVID-19 continues to have a major impact on the business endeavors of The Walt Disney Company, top executives did not receive cash bonuses for the most recent fiscal year. The result of this is that overall compensation was much lower for Disney’s top executives, where pay is based on performance over base salaries. Bob…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in February!
Today it was announced that The Muppet Show will be arriving in February on Disney+. This is just one of many new programs that will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service next month. There will also be new WandaVision episodes, and also Flora & Ulysses. Below is a look at what will be arriving on…
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“Pixar Popcorn” to Debut on Disney+ Streaming Service on January 22
Happy National Popcorn Day everyone! To celebrate this special and delicious day, Disney+ wanted to share some special news! This Friday, January 22, “Pixar Popcorn” will debut on the streaming service, giving fans a whole new way to see characters they know and love! “Pixar Popcorn” will be a collection of ten mini shorts featuring…
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The Muppet Show, All of It, is Coming to Disney+!
For years Muppet fans have clamoured for Disney to release all five seasons of The Muppet Show. Today, they got their wish. This morning it was announced that all five seasons of the show will be coming to Disney+. It will arrive on the streaming platform on February 19, 2021. This marks the first time…
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Director Jason Reitman Shares Father’s Reaction to Movie
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Jason Reitman is the son of the original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman (who also directed Ghostbusters II). It has been over thirty years since Ghostbusters II and with Ghostbusters: Afterlife existing in the same world as the original two, it has become a legacy movie. It also has original stars Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson…
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Walt Disney Included in List of Names for National Garden of American Heroes
In an Executive Order released today, it was revealed that Walt Disney was one of the names included for the National Garden of American Heroes. Other people that are to be included in this garden of statues includes John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alexander Hamilton, Steve Jobs, Betsy Ross, Sacagawea,…
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The Hidden Secrets Behind the Locations of WandaVision
Marvel has set its ardent fans abuzz with the debut of WandaVision on Disney Plus. The first two episodes lit up discussion boards with passionate discussions of plot twists, Marvel arcana, and Easter eggs. While there have been many good guesses about what it all means (SPOILER ALERT: I will be trying to avoid spoilers…
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Patrick Dempsey to Reprise Role for Disenchanted
Patrick Dempsey is returning to play the role of Robert that he originally played alongside Amy Adams in Enchanted for its sequel Disenchanted. Dempsey confirmed the news on an interview with Good Morning America. While on Good Morning America, the 55-year-old actor who also is known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, showed off a script for the…
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A Review and Guide to WandaVision – Marvel’s New Series on Disney Plus
WandaVision has debuted on Disney Plus with not just one, but two episodes! This keeps being touted as the first Marvel Studios series and it has made a grand debut. Before going further, I’m going to keep the first half as spoiler-free as I can with just trying to say whether or not it is…
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The Muppets Make Announcement About Upcoming Announcement
This morning The Muppets made an announcement about an upcoming announcement that will be coming soon. Details are non-existent on what this announcement is. The announcement came via social media. It said: Calling all Muppet fans! Get ready for a major and important Muppet announcement coming soon. What is it? We have no idea. Calling…
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New Trailer, Poster, and Images Released for Disney+’s Flora & Ulysses
Flora & Ulysses will be coming exclusively to DIsney+ on February 19. It is about a young girl who rescues and befriends a squirrel that turns out to have superpowers. This turns out to be quite fitting as this young girl, Flora, is an avid comic fan… who also happens to be a bit on…
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Imagineer Kevin Rafferty to Retire in April After 42 Years at Disney
Today it was announced that Imagineer Kevin Rafferty will officially be retiring on April 1, 2021. no, this is not a joke. In an interview posted on the D23 website, the news was made official. In the interview, Rafferty shared simply that his decision to retire was because “It feels like it’s time.” Rafferty began…
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Lucasfilm Games Announces New Open-World Star Wars Game
Today Lucasfilm Games announced a new open-world Star Wars game that it is developing with Ubisoft. This will be a story-driven game that will come to life with the help of Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft’s studio that is based Malmö, Sweden. “We’re really excited about an opportunity to work with the team at Massive, led by David…
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Hulu Announces College Student Discount
Hulu has announced a discount for active college students. College students will be able to get the ad-supported version of Hulu for $1.99 a month. The deal is already in effect. To eligible, students must be over 18 years old and be actively enrolled in college. Verified students will then get their 65% discount for…
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adidas Originals Using Green Characters from Disney and Marvel for New Collection
It’s not easy being green! In a new collection, adidas will be exploring some of your favorite green characters from Disney, Marvel, and The Muppets using recycled materials! The collection features six different characters that you will most likely recognize. In the lineup, you’ll find Kermit the Frog, Rex from Toy Story, Mike Wazowski from…
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Kevin Feige Gives Update on Black Panther 2
In a recent interview with Deadline, Kevin Feige shared a little more about the future of Wakanda and Black Panther 2. It already had been known that T’Challa would not be returning after the death of Chadwick Boseman. Beyond that, not a lot is known. As time moves on, more details will continue to come out about…
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Lucasfilm Games Announced as Home for All Gaming Titles
Today Lucasfilm announced that future gaming titles would all be found under the banner of Lucasfilm Games. With the announcement came the unveiling of social channels on Twitter (@LucasfilmGames) and Facebook (@LucasfilmGames) as well. These will offer future news and updates about Lucasfilm Games. A sizzle reel was also released today celebrating the history of…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., January 6, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 11, 2021. To listen…
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Tony Chambers Named Head of Disney’s Global Theatrical Distribution
Tony Chambers has been named the new head of Disney’s Global Theatrical Distribution. Chambers, who has been with Disney for over two decades, takes over the role from Cathleen Taff. Taff served as head of global film distribution since 2018. Taff still remains with Disney as the president of production services, franchise management and multicultural…
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Marvel Studios: Legends Gives Primer Ahead of WandaVision
Marvel Studios: Legends arrived on Disney+ today. Currently, with two legends explored, it gives a good primer (or reminder) for fans looking forward to WandaVision. WandaVision arrives on Disney+ next Friday on January 15, 2021. Unsurprisingly, the first two episodes, released today, focus on Wanda and Vision. In the first Marvel legend, the story of…
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This Award Will Not Be Going to Hamilton
When Hamilton was released on Disney+ the already sensational show took on another life breaking records on Disney’s streaming service. Originally it was expected to be released into theaters. However, due to the pandemic, it was released instead on Disney+. While it has earned accolades and Tony awards there is one award it will not…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks Out After Washington D.C. Chaos
Yesterday, Washington D.C. was thrown into chaos when a mob descended on the Capitol of the United States of America. Following the riot, today Disney CEO Bob Chapek released a statement. This came as multiple other leaders across the countries shared their disdain for yesterday’s events. The statement was released on the official Disney Twitter…
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Loki Executive Producer to Write Keven Feige’s Star Wars Flick
Kevin Feige’s highly anticipated Star Wars movie has found a writer. Writer and executive producer for Marvel’s Loki series, Michael Waldron, has captured this exciting role of writing this film’s script. Michael Waldron has been working with Feige recently on the Loki series and also on Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which is…
