Category: Entertainment
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Turning Grief into Art: The Story Behind ‘Versa’
Versa is a new Disney animated short that can now be watched on Disney+. The story was written by director Malcon Pierce, based on a tragic experience that he and his wife went through together. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview Versa and also speak with the filmmaker…
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – Is it Necessary?
DAPs Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family-friendly such as the content reviewed below. Any time a sequel is announced for a horror film, I tend to grumble about how unnecessary they are. Long-time fans of the genre know…
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Over 500 Behind-the-Scenes Star Wars Photos Going Up For Sale with Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Auction
Next week, Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Auction will see over 500 behind-the-scenes photos from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi available to bid on for the first time. These photos will go to the highest bidder and be among a much larger auction that is expected to bring in $9 million on over 1,500 lots from…
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Filmmaker of New Disney Short Uses Grief for Good in ‘Versa’
A new Disney short has arrived on Disney+. Called Versa, this short tackles a very difficult subject that may be triggering for some. This subject is the loss of a child in childbirth. The short was created by Malcon Pierce, who went on his own personal journey to make it. This journey saw him facing…
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Defines Next Disney Chapter in Memo to Disney Workers
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro stepped into the role of Disney CEO. The day began with D’Amaro sharing an update about The Walt Disney Company and then his vision for the company to shareholders during The Walt Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. It also included a memo to Disney workers and cast members where he…
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Disney Sets Release Dates for Two Movies During Annual Shareholders Meeting
The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting always brings big news for the company when it comes to announcements for Disney Experiences, Disney Studios, and other divisions of the Company. Two big announcements came from Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios regarding film releases. “Lilo and Stitch 2” will be released May 26, 2028,…
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Disney Shareholder Meeting Reveals Era of Optimism with Josh D’Amaro’s Leadership
On the morning of March 18, 2026, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro made his first public appearance in his new role. This was during The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder meeting. After an opening by Disney Chairman James P. Gorman, the meeting spent a few minutes honoring the now-retired two-time Disney CEO, Bob Iger. The video…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholder Meeting will be led by new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. Below is the liveblog of this event as Disney heads into a new chapter of its over 100-year history.
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Dates Revealed by Disney for ‘Worlds Collide Concert Tour’
The Worlds Collide Concert Tour of North America is coming this fall. This concert tour will feature stars from the Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock film franchises. This includes Malachi Barton, Liamani Segura, Dara Reneé, Mekonnen Knife, Hudson Stone, Swayam Bhatia, Kiara Romero, and Alexandro Byrd. Today, Disney Concerts, Disney+, and AEG Presents revealed the concert dates and ticket…
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Josh D’Amaro Becomes CEO of The Walt Disney Company
It’s official, Josh D’Amaro is now the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. This follows an extensive search led by Disney’s Chairman of the Board, James P. Gorman. D’Amaro is joined at the top of the company by Dana Walden, who is now the President and Chief Creative Officer for Disney. On Wednesday…
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New Trailer Released for ‘Spider-Man: BRAND NEW DAY’
The first trailer for Spider-Man: BRAND NEW DAY has been released by Sony. This comes ahead of the arrival of this movie in theaters on July 31, 2026. The trailer shows Tom Holland’s Peter Parker living with the repercussions of 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film also sees him facing a new foe, while…
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GUIDE: Here’s What’s Streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN in April 2026
Disney continues to ramp up its streaming efforts. More shows, live programs, movies, and more continue to arrive on Disney’s streaming services regularly. On Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, new content regularly gets added. April 2026 is no exception. Throughout the month, things like Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Daredevil: Born Again, American Idol, and more…
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Episode Titles and Release Dates Revealed for ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord arrives on April 6th, when two episodes arrive on Disney+. This will be followed by a release of two episodes each week, leading up to the finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th. This series presents fans with a pulpy adventure showcasing Maul’s efforts to rebuild his criminal syndicate on…
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Personal Passions & Stories Behind Disney’s New ‘Short Circuit’ Films
Disney’s ‘Short Circuit’ program allows for anyone from Walt Disney Animation Studios to pitch an idea for a short and, if picked, create a film. This year, the program celebrates its 10th anniversary. Two new films are also being released this month during its milestone year. The films come from directors Heather Russell and Larry…
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Special Trailer Released for Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special arrives on Disney+ and Hulu on March 24th. When it does, fans of Hannah Montana will get to experience a blast from the past as Disney Legend Miley Cyrus takes a stroll down memory lane. This special premieres 20 years to the day of the original series’ premiere. This…
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Disney Entertainment Leadership Structure Set Under Dana Walden
Dana Walden has set up her leadership team for Disney Entertainment for when she takes over the role as President and Chief Creative Officer on Wednesday, and Josh D’Amaro takes over the role of CEO. In a memo to her team, Walden said, “The strength of Disney has always been the emotional connection between our…
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Official Trailer for ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Released
The official trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been released. This comes ahead of the arrival of the series on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. The new trailer shows the Shadow Lord facing off against a Jedi Padawan and her Master… who no longer have an order to be a part of. Check…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott Shares the Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration Behind Her Oscar-Nominated Work
Every pixel of Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visual spectacle — right down to the bespoke costumes and accessories created by Oscar® winner Deborah L. Scott, whose work in the groundbreaking film is nominated for Best Costume Design at the 98th Academy Awards®. “I was very surprised by this nomination,” Scott said. “My work on this film was outside…
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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Takes Top Spot at Box Office for Second Weekend
Pixar’s Hoppers continues to show strength at the box office. The newest Pixar Animation Studios’ film has taken the top spot at the box office for its second week in a row. The film earned an additional $28.5 million domestically. It has now earned $86 million domestically. Internationally, the film has earned $164 million to…
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Here’s How ‘Zootopia 2’ Became the Number One Movie of 2025
2025 was a big year for Disney and for the Zootopia franchise. Zootopia 2 had an incredible run that ultimately saw it become the highest-grossing animated MPA film of all time. Now, it is also an Oscar-nominated film as well. The film is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, and produced by Yvett Merino. Ahead of this…
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The Walt Disney Company Names Paul Roeder as Chief Communications Officer
There are a lot of changes happening in the leadership of The Walt Disney Company as incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into his new role. This last week, Disney Experiences saw a shake-up as Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum was tapped to take over the role of Disney Experiences Chairman when D’Amaro moves…
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More ‘Bluey’ is Heading to Disney+
Disney has announced that more Bluey is coming to Disney+. On March 16th, Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. This will be followed by ten Bluey Minisodes, which will make their Disney+ debut on May 20th. Below are details about the arrival of more Bluey offerings throughout…
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Everything You Need to Know About The Oscars
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Oscars will be airing live on ABC and also on Hulu for all subscribers. This year’s Oscars will be hosted again by Conan O’Brien and held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony, Disney has shared all of the information anyone could…
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The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting
On March 18, 2026, The Walt Disney Company will hold its annual shareholder meeting. This will also be the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Disney. March 18th is also the day that Josh D’Amaro will be taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer, as current CEO Bob Iger retires. Ahead…