Category: Entertainment
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20th Century Studios Releases First ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer
The first trailer for 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released earlier this week. A new entry in the studio’s global, epic franchise, the all-new action-adventure spectacle will open exclusively in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 24, 2024. Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘Echo’ to Launch Simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu on January 10, 2024
No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must…
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Doris Burke on Calling the NBA’s Inaugural In-Season Tournament for ESPN
Doris Burke has covered nearly everything in her more than 30 years at ESPN. However, this Friday she will take on something new: the NBA’s first ever in-season tournament. Burke alongside Mike Breen and Doc Rivers will be a part of the announcing team for the in-season tournament, which has NBA squads facing off for the NBA Cup and…
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ESPN BET to Debut with a Planned Launch on Nov. 14
ESPN BET, a newly-branded online sportsbook for fans in the United States, is set to debut with a planned launch on Nov. 14. Subject to final approvals, ESPN BET will go live in 17 states, which include: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and…
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Disney Leads the Competition with 93 Children’s and Family Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned the top spot for nominations at the 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, according to the list released today by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a whopping 93 nods, Disney topped its nearest competitor, Netflix, who earned 61 nominations. The recognitions came from television…
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New Short, “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song,” Now on Disney+
“Now And Then” Music Video, Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Peter Jackson, to Launch on Disney+ November 3 BURBANK, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles…
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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Disney and Comcast Reach a Deal on Hulu
Disney and Comcast have reached a deal that will see the House of Mouse gain full control of Hulu. This will be done by Disney purchasing the remaining stake of Hulu that Comcast currently holds. The price tag for this sale is reportedly $8.6 billion dollars. According to a brief statement released by The Walt…
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Coming to Disney+ on December 1
The final chapter of the Indiana Jones series will soon be joining the other Indiana Jones films on Disney+. On December 1st, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service. Along with the arrival of the film on Disney+, a feature-length documentary called Timeless Heroes will be debuting as…
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Be Glad for the Plaid on shopDisney
With the holiday season almost upon us, shopDisney is showcasing some of its holiday plaid offerings. This includes a Minnie Ear Headband and a plaid Mickey Mouse Plaid Loungefly Mini Backback. Both of these offerings can be seen below along with some other options which can be found on shopDisney. This post contains affiliate links…
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Disney-Themed Delivery Helps Kids at Children’s Hospitals Nationwide Get into the Halloween Spirit
This Halloween season, The Walt Disney Company collaborated with the non-profit Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver Disney-themed costumes, wheelchair covers, toys, and books to children’s hospitals nationwide. To celebrate the delivery, pediatric patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington were treated to a fun-filled day of films, costumes, and a chance to meet Mickey Mouse himself.…
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Disney Legends Burny Mattinson and Richard Sherman Add a Dash of Magic to Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original short film Once Upon a Studio welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers—in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation—to celebrate 10 decades of storytelling, artistry, and technological achievements. Directed and written by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen, Once Upon…
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Two Captains Log: “Star Trek: Lower Decks” S4E9 “The Inner Fight” Review
It’s time again for the beginning of the end of the season of Lower Decks! This week has Mariner going off the rails on every mission and risking her life in kamikaze style. It has Captain Freeman worried and she devises a mission plan with Boimler, Tendy, Rutherford, and T’Lyn. Boimler, Tendy, and T’Lyn will…
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Disney+ Expands Advertising Automation and Measurement Capabilities, 10 Months After Successful AVOD Launch
Approaching the one-year anniversary of its ad-supported tier, Disney+ has doubled down on delivering deeper ways for advertisers to reach audiences at scale with the most flexible solutions in the industry. Advanced audience targeting; additional programmatic marketplaces; expanded ad formats and enriched measurement across verification, identity, effectiveness and attribution are now all available on the service. “Consistent with…
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Disney Releases First Look at Rachel Zegler’s Snow White as it Delays the Film’s Release Date
Disney has released the first look at Rachel Zegler in the title role of Disney’s Snow White. Along with releasing this image, Disney also announced that the film’s release will be delayed by a year. The film’s release date will be moved from March 22, 2024 to March 21, 2025. The image shows Zegler’s Snow…
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Star Wars Life Day Collection Arrives on shopDisney on November 17
The Star Wars Life Day Collection will be arriving on shopDisney on November 17, 2023. This collection has become a favorite for Star Wars fans as of late. Much of last year’s collection ended up finding its way into the Daps Magic office and studios. This year’s looks like it will be equally popular! Already…
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Apple TV+ Announces Family Friendly Holiday Lineup With New and Old Classics
The festive lineup includes premieres of “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” and “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a new special based on the beloved children’s classic New specials from “The Snoopy Show,” “Frog and Toad,” “Shape Island,” “Sago Mini Friends” and more are featured in the themed collection on Apple TV+, plus free windows for favorite Peanuts…
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Emmy Award Winner, Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoree, and Entertainment Legend Sid Krofft to Be Grand Marshal of Anaheim Halloween Parade
The Anaheim Halloween Parade is almost here and when it arrives this year will kick off a 100 year celebration for the Anaheim Halloween Festival and then the parade! When this year’s Anaheim Halloween Parade takes place on October 28, Emmy Award Winner, Hollywood Walk of Fame Honoree, and Entertainment Legend Sid Krofft will be…
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Donate to Make-A-Wish® Kids this Holiday Season in Partnership with Amazon, Disney, and ‘Wish’
From now through the end of the year, it is possible to send a little extra love directly to a Make-A-Wish® kid! Amazon is partnering with Disney and Make-A-Wish® on the “Wish Together” campaign, which celebrates the newest Disney animated film Wish, coming to theaters on November 22. Keeping with the theme of the film—which…
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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New Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Cover to Feature Disney ‘Wish’
D23 has revealed the next cover for its Disney Twenty-Three magazine and quite appropriately it will be showcasing the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish. There will also be features found inside that cover The Marvels, the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and an interview with Muppet performer Dave Goelz as he…
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New Featurette for ‘The Marvels’ Looks Back at the History of Captain Marvel
A new featurette released by Marvel Studios takes a look at the history of Captain Marvel. The featurette comes ahead of the arrival of The Marvels in theaters on November 10, 2023. It is called The Evolution of Captain Marvel and can be seen below. The featurette includes interviews with Brie Larson who plays Captain…
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New ‘Wish’ Featurette Digs Into Villain Song
Disney has released a new featurette for its upcoming movie Wish. The featurette takes a look at the villain song, This is the Thanks I Get. The song is sung by voice actor Chris Pine, who brings the villain named King Magnifico to life. Check out the featurette here. Disney’s Wish Official Description Be careful what you…
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New ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Trailer Released
Original Family Holiday Comedy Starring Lil Rel Howery and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to Debut November 17, 2023, Exclusively on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (October 25, 2023) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for the original family holiday comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” which will debut November 17, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. A hilarious and touching story about…