Category: Entertainment
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Disney Celebrates Earth Month with ‘Step into Wonder’ Initiative
Today marks the first day of Earth Month. To help celebrate this month, Disney has kicked off a company-wide Step Into Wonder initiative. The initiative, led by National Geographic, will spotlight a dynamic slate of content and experiences designed to inspire a deeper connection to the natural world. This will be built on the legacy…
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Trailer Released for Disneynature’s ‘Orangutan’
Ahead of its debut on Disney+ on April 22nd, Disneynature has released a trailer for Orangutan. Disney Legend Josh Gad narrates the newest film in the Disneynature series. It follows the life of Indah, an orangutan in Southeast Asia. This is one of two films being released on Disney+ during Earth Month; the other is…
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MLB Announces Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Theme Nights
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will be arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026. Leading up to and around the release of this newest film in Pixar’s original franchise, Major League Baseball has announced that there will be Toy Story 5-themed nights at several of its games. Specifics are currently light for these themed…
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Star Wars Introduces Cast of ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord will be arriving on Disney+ on April 6th. When it does, Star Wars fans will get to see the next chapter in Darth Maul’s story. This chapter finds Maul a few years after his old Master, Darth Sidious, succeeded in launching the Imperial era. The series was created by…
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New Country Album of Disney Favorites Arriving in April
A new country album that is full of Disney favorites is on the way! This album, called Main Street Country, will be available on April 3rd. Fans can pre-save the EP and pre-order the exclusive vinyl, releasing May 15, 2026. The album includes many of Country Music’s biggest stars singing some fan-favorite Disney songs. This is the newest…
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Disney’s ‘Versa’ Tells Story of Loss, Grief, and Healing
Disney’s Versa is now streaming on Disney+. This short that was created by Malcon Pierce tells a story of loss, grief, and healing. Daps Magic was recently invited to the Walt Disney Animation Studios to preview this short and then speak with Pierce (the interviews can be found here). As the short film arrived on…
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iHeartRadio Broadway Debuts “Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway” Podcast
In partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway Podcast is pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage! Each episode, host Danielle Monaro gets exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people who bring Disney’s most beloved stories to life on stage. Discover the real magic behind The Lion King,…
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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Spin Off Finds Its Director
Disney has found a director for its live-action Cinderella spin-off. Akiva Schaffer has been hired by Disney to direct Stepsisters. This film will be a comedic look at Cinderella’s stepsiblings, Anastasia and Drizella. Schaffer will be joined by his The Naked Gun scribes Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who will write the script. They previously…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Draws Stellar Numbers
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special aired on March 24, 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu. Appropriately enough, this was 20 years to the date after Hannah Montana debuted. The strong nostalgia for this Miley Cyrus-led series is very apparent. In the first three days after the special debuted, it racked up 6.3 million views on…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Home Entertainment Release Dates Revealed
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the most recent chapter in Disney Legend James Cameron’s Avatar franchise. This movie continues the story and expands the world that Cameron has created. After a run in theaters, the home entertainment release dates for the film have been revealed. First off, Avatar: Fire and Ash will be available for digital…
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Disney Ends Partnership with OpenAI as Sora is Shut Down
OpenAI announced today that it is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform that was unveiled in 2024. This comes after Disney announced a $1 billion deal just three months ago. OpenAI shared the news in a statement, which said, “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and…
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees
At the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership between Disney and Epic Games. This was accompanied by a $1.5 billion investment by Disney into the gaming company. Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent a memo to employees announcing the elimination of 1,000 jobs. This amounts…
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There Will Be No More ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ After Second Season
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy just finished its first season, and a second is on its way. However, after that, there will be no more stories coming from this Star Trek: Discovery era series. Variety broke the news that this series would not be moving forward after its second season earlier today. “We’re incredibly proud of…
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‘Wonder Man’ Renewed for Second Season
Marvel Studios’ Wonder Man is coming back for a second season. With the renewal of this show, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley will both be returning as well. They will be reprising their roles as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. Series co-creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest will both be returning for Season…
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New Trailer Released for Live-Action ‘Moana’
A new trailer has been released for the live-action Moana. This comes ahead of its arrival in theaters on July 10, 2026. This musical movie will bring the musical adventure of Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) as she goes off to save her people, with the help of the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). This trailer gives the…
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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…