Category: Entertainment
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Disney’s Third Round of Layoffs Reportedly Begin
Disney began its third round of layoffs on Monday multiple news sources are reporting (including CNN and Deadline). The cuts this time around are expected to impact up to 2,500 jobs. This is expected to be the last significant round of layoffs to hit The Walt Disney Company. The layoffs come after Disney CEO Bob…
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“Avatar: The Way of Water” on 4K, 3D, and Blu-ray & “Avatar” on 4K Arriving in Homes on June 20
JAMES CAMERON’S GLOBAL PHENOMENONAVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER ARRIVES ONBLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY 3D™ AND 4K ULTRA HD ON JUNE 20 PLUS: EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL AVATAR REMASTEREDIN STUNNING 4K AT DIGITAL RETAIL AND ON BLU-RAY DISC JUNE 20 BURBANK, CA (May 22, 2023) – On June 20, Avatar fans have double cause for celebration as Avatar: The Way of Water makes…
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“Ahsoka” Actor Ray Stevenson Dead at 58
Actor Ray Stevenson has died at the age of 58. His death comes just months before he was set to debut in the upcoming Star Wars series on Disney+, Ahsoka. In the series, Stevenson will be a protagonist Baylan Skoll, an ally of Grand Admiral Thrawn. “Getting to wield the lightsaber is just the best…
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Funko Games: Disney Animated Strategy Game Now Available for Pre-Order
A new Funko Games: Disney Animated Strategy Game is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The game has been released as Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The game takes players through five classic animated films and will be available starting on June 1, 2023. Details about the game can be found below. Funko…
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No Miniparks From Disney Coming D’Amaro Says
During a conference on Monday morning, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro was asked by the moderator and JP Morgan media analyst Phil Cusick if Disney would follow Comcast’s example and start to build mini-parks that are more regional in nature. The question was asked during the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference.…
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Tickets Now on Sale for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
Tickets are now on sale for the final out of Indiana Jones in his iconic hat and coat. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has Harrison Ford going on one last adventure in the role that is one of the most iconic in movie history. The film had its world premiere this last weekend…
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Sand Sculpture Erected in Downtown Disney Ahead of Arrival “The Little Mermaid” in Theaters
A sand sculpture has been built in Downtown Disney District with both Ariel and Ursula on it ahead of the arrival of The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26, 2023. The sand sculpture has both Disney and Pandora signage. There is also a Pandora jewelry collection based on The Little Mermaid on display on…
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“Star Trek: Picard” Returns to Nielson Top Ten
Star Trek: Picard has returned to the Nielson top ten for the final episode of its third and final season. This marks the third time during its third season that it has made it into the top ten for Nielson original programs. This time, Star Trek: Picard was in the ninth slot, one higher than…
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New “The Little Mermaid” Featurette Takes a Look at the Music of the Movie
A new featurette has been released ahead of the arrival of The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26, 2023. The Music of The Little Mermaid takes a look that brings this live-action version of this classic animated feature to life. Check out the full featurette below. The Music of The Little Mermaid – Featurette…
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Disney100 2 LP Vinyl Album Now Available
A special Disney100 2 LP vinyl record album has been released as part of the celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The album includes music that spans the history of Disney and the different stories it has told. This includes classic songs like When You Wish Upon a Star or Winnie the Pooh…
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Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Be Reprising the Role of Moana in Live-Action Remake
Today Auli’i Cravalho announced that she won’t be reprising the role of Moana when the movie is made into a live-action film. The movie was initially announced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and both Johnson and Cravalho had been attached to the film, with Cravalho as an executive producer. In an Instagram video today, Auli’i…
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“Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas” Music Performance Documentary Heading to Hulu
New music performance documentary has been announced by Hulu called Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas. It is being described as a love letter “to the band and the city that helped make them one of the biggest acts in the world. An intimate look at performances of the band’s chart-topping hits during their current “Mercury…
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Dozens of Titles Being Removed from Disney+
On last week’s shareholder call, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy shared that Disney would be removing titles from Disney+ in the near future. “We are in the process of reviewing the content on our DTC services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” McCarthy shared on the May 10th quarterly shareholder…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Taking Final Cruise This Fall
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes guests on an immersive cruise experience in a galaxy far, far away. However, this will soon change. Today Disney announced that the Halcyon will be going on its final cruise from September 28-30, 2023. The following statement was shared by Disney: The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser…
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Disney Cancels Lake Nona Move as Florida Fued Continues
Disney has canceled its Lake Nona move in Florida which would have created 2,000 jobs in Florida and moved a significant portion of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products staff to the new home. In a memo to cast members, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said “Given the considerable changes that…
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Special Streaming Deal Offered by Hulu for Disney Parks Fans!
For National Streaming Day this year, Hulu is offering a special deal for Disney Parks Fans. The deal was announced on the Disney Parks Blog and also through a video posted on social media, both of which can be seen below. With it, fans will be able to subscribe to Hulu and see shows like…
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Disney+ Consumer Data To Inform Future Disney Parks Decisions
The future of Disney Parks could be coming from Disney+. Disney CFO Christine McCarthy spoke at the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference earlier today and gave insight as to how Disney will be making decisions moving forward. One of the things that McCarthy mentioned is that intellectual property will still be a focus…
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3: Awesome Mix Vol. 3[2 LP] Now Available on Vinyl
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is currently in theaters. It should come as no surprise that it is accompanied by an incredible soundtrack, otherwise known as an Awesome Mix. This Awesome Mix is now available on Vinyl, which really is the best way to enjoy any Awesome Mix. This release includes 2 LP records…
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Disney’s Unrivaled Commitment to Creativity and Innovation Brought to Life at 2023 Upfront Presentation
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The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday highlighted its unrivaled position in the marketplace with announcements, clips, and trailers as part of its annual Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center in New York City. The presentation celebrated Disney’s distinctive, innovative approach to dynamic storytelling backed by technology. “Storytelling is what distinguishes Disney. We’ve been cultivating…
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The Electric Mayhem Are Now Billboard-charting Artists!
For decades The Electric Mayhem has been making music and making people happy with their performances on The Muppets Show, in Muppets movies, and in other places through the years. This includes a live performance in Outside Lands in 2016 and the Hollywood Bowl in 2017 and O2 in 2018. Now the band is appearing…
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“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” Heading to LA County Fair
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is now available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. Along with the movie being available to watch at home now, there will also be an experience that will be found at the LA County Fair. At the LA County Fair, there will be a special pop-up photo booth…
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See Melissa McCarthy’s Transformation to Ursula for “The Little Mermaid”
Disney has released a new look at how Melissa McCarthy would transform into the role of Ursula when filming The Little Mermaid. This video shows what movie magic goes into making Ursula come alive for the live-action adaptation of this animated classic. See the video of how this iconic villain came to life on the…
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“Disney On Ice” Announces New Show With New Stories
Disney on Ice has announced that it is rolling out a new show that includes two new stories. This new show is the most ambitious show that Disney on Ice has mounted to date and includes 56 favorite Disney stars. It will also have the Disney on Ice debut of Frozen 2 and Raya and…
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New Merchandise and Collectibles Arrive in Celebration of “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” 40th Anniversary
This year Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Recently, the movie was screened in theaters for a limited run (read our review here). Now, new merchandise and collectibles are being offered in celebration of this milestone. With the official 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi arriving on…