Category: Entertainment
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Happy Haunts Materialize at Magic Kingdom
A group of happy haunts materialized at the Magic Kingdom recently in the dark of night. At the stroke of midnight, ghostly residents of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort came together in celebration of the new Haunted Mansion movie. The film is now playing in theaters. The ghosts… played in the park.…
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It’s All About Family as “The Wonder Years” Heads to Disneyland
The finale for season two of The Wonder Years will be on 9:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and then on Hulu the following day. Ahead of this episode being broadcast on ABC and then Hulu, Daps Magic was invited to the Disneyland Resort for a preview in the Opera House of the final episode of the…
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Phat Cat Swinger Releases New Single!
Phat Cat Swinger, the West coast’s little big band has released a new single. The song, Martini Mama, was written and features singer by Sean O’Kelley. O’Kelley can often be seen playing with the band at the Disneyland Resort, often fo Disney Festival of Holidays or Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Martini Mama…
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Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2023 Cohort
Disney’s UNCF program introduces a new FX-supported scholarship in honor of legendary director John Singleton for students pursuing directing and producing in the next academic year Andscape Rhoden Fellowship and National Geographic Content HBCU Scholarship also added, building on Disney and UNCF’s multi-year legacy of collaboration BURBANK, Calif., August 10, 2023—Today, The Walt Disney Company and…
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Welcome to Wrexham Season 2 Trailer Released
A trailer for the second season of the football (or soccer if you like) documentary Welcome To Wrexham has been released. The documentary follows the progress of Wrexham AFC as they are purchased and then grown by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who purchase the team in hopes of helping it grow from where it…
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LEGO Star Wars A New Hope Yavin 4 Rebel Base Now Available
A new LEGO Star Wars A New Hope Yavin 4 Rebel Base set is now available. This set brings to life that secret hidden base that was seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. Check out all of the details about this set that is now available to order. LEGO Star Wars A New Hope…
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Password Sharing Crackdown on the Horizon for Disney+
During a earnings call this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that password sharing is an area that could lead to potential growth. While specifics weren’t shared by Iger about what the plan is exactly, this is clearly something that Disney is looking at moving forward. “We are actively exploring ways to address account sharing…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He Wants to End Hollywood Strikes Quickly And is Committed to Doing So Personally
During an earnings call this week, Bob Iger addressed the ongoing Hollywood strikes. In short, Iger would like to see a quick resolution that he personally is committed to working toward that end. “Nothing is more important to this company than its relationships with the creative community. That includes actors, writers, animators, directors and producers,”…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Future Plans on Q3 2023 Earnings Call
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, posting revenues of $22.3 billion—a 4% growth from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told analysts on the post-earnings call that “in the eight months since I returned, we’ve undertaken an unprecedented transformation at Disney, and this quarter’s earnings reflect…
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Ad-Free Subscriptions for Disney+ and Hulu To See Price Increase in October
Disney is increasing the prices for ad-free subscriptions for both Disney+ and Hulu it announced on Wednesday. The price increases, however, will not impact the ad-supported subscriptions. Starting on October 12th, a commercial-free subscription of Disney+ will cost $13.99 per month. This is a 27% increase. Disney+ subscriptions with ads will remain at its current…
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Disney+ To Launch Ad-Supported Subscription Offering In Several Countries Across Europe And In Canada On November 1
A NEW AD-FREE DISNEY+ AND HULU BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. THIS FALL BURBANK, Calif. (August 9, 2023) – Following the successful ad-tier launch in the U.S., today, Disney+ announced an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning November 1. As pricing is updated for various plans…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third quarter and nine months ended July 1, 2023. “Our results this quarter are reflective of what we’ve accomplished through the unprecedented transformation we’re undertaking at Disney to restructure the company, improve efficiencies, and restore creativity to the center of our business,” said…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Financial Results
Join Mr. Daps as he liveblogs the 3rd Quarter Financial Results call for The Walt Disney Company. The call begins at 1:30 PM PT on August 9, 2023, and will have Disney CEO Bob Iger sharing the results for Q3 of 2023. Join the conversation as results are revealed during this liveblog and call. What…
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shopDisney Deal: Up to 40% Off Adult Clothing, Accessories & More
Today shopDisney is offering a deal that gives discounts of up to 40% off adult clothing, accessories, & more. The deal runs all day until midnight. Included with the discount offerings are Loungefly Mini Backpacks, Legacy Lightsabers, apparel, mugs, and a whole lot more. The full collection can be found on shopDisney here. Below is…
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Disney+ Subscribers to Receive Early Access to Ahsoka Merchandise
Disney+ subscribers will receive early access to Ahsoka merchandise when the new Star Wars series premieres on Disney’s streaming service on August 23, 2023. The merchandise will be on shopDisney and available to Disney+ subscribers before the general public from August 23 – 31, 2023. During this exclusive window, eligible subscribers will be able to visit shopdisney.com…
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Amazon Offers Disney “Off to College” Line of Merchandise
It’s hard to believe that it is already the time of year when students are gearing up to return to school or head off to college. Yet, here we are. Soon students will be picking up backpacks, laptops, and books and make their way to class as the fall semester gets started again. For those…
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ESPN to Launch ESPN BET in a New Agreement with PENN Entertainment
ESPN today announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest”
An exciting new adventure begins today with the release of the official trailer and key art for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.” The all-new animated special from Disney Princess and the LEGO Group will premiere August 18 on Disney+, leading into the World Princess Week celebration. In “LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest,” Tiana,…
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Disney Task Force is Exploring AI and Ways It Could Cut Costs Across the Company
A Disney task force has been created to explore the potential that comes with AI and also ways to cut costs. The task force was created earlier this year before the writer’s strike in Hollywood. The task force is seeking to see how AI can be applied across different ways across the entertainment company. Currently…
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Marvel Studios VFX Workers Take First Steps Toward Unionization
While SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members are on strike, another group has voted to become a part of a union. VFX workers at Marvel Studios have voted to start the unionization process as well. This is a first in the industry and could lead to changes in how movies are made. Vulture is reporting that…
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“Rogers: The Musical” Composer Explains Why Bucky Barnes Doesn’t Have a Bigger Role in the Show
This summer at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure, fans have been able to experience Rogers: The Musical. This is a musical telling of the story of Stever Rogers, or Captain America, that is being offered on a limited basis at the Disneyland Resort. For some fans, a big question has come up while…
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How Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Kept Its Fire Burning at the Box Office
When Pixar’s Elemental debuted in June it was more spark than fire. The animated film—which is set in a world of elements and is centered around the love story of the fiery Ember and the wishy-washy Wade—made roughly $30 million at the domestic box office for its opening weekend. However, it didn’t attract the usual masses for…
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shopDisney Reveals Halloween Merchandise Lineup
Halloween is starting to show up in the parks and now it is also showing up on shopDisney. Today shopDisney released quite the lineup of Halloween merchandise. This includes apparel, costumes, decorations, and quite the array of other spooky items. Below are some of the highlights of this year’s Halloween merchandise lineup: Minnie Mouse Sequin…
