Category: Disney
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Disney’s Encanto Takes the Lead at the Weekend Box Office
Disney’s Encanto is projected to win the Thanksgiving weekend box office. While not record-breaking, it won the weekend with a projected $43.3 million over the course of 5 days. The new Disney animated feature brought in $11 million on Black Friday. While not the juggernaut as some of the other Thanksgiving releases from Disney in…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in December 2021!
Every month since Disney+ was introduced two years ago, more content is added to Disney’s streaming service. December 2021 is no exception. The highlight for the month is The Book of Boba Fett. That isn’t the only thing arriving on Disney+ in December, however. Welcome to Earth, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Rescue…
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We Don’t Talk About Bruno, Original Song From Encanto, Released as Movie Arrives in Theaters
To celebrate the opening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film, “Encanto,” in U.S. theaters today, a new clip featuring the original song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”—written by Tony®- and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”)—is now available. The song, performed by voice cast members Carolina Gaitán (voice of Pepa), Mauro Castillo (voice of Félix), Adassa (voice of Dolores), Rhenzy…
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Disney+ Releases Foodtastic Trailer
Indulge in a New Original Series When All Episodes Premiere December 15 Exclusively on Disney+ Today, at Destination D23, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Foodtastic,” an immersive global competition series in which highly skilled artists create extravagant scene work and larger-than-life sculptures made entirely out of food, launching exclusively on the streaming service December 15.…
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Disney Introduces New Book Series Based on Society of Explorers and Adventurers
This weekend at Destination D23 a new book series was introduced. This middle-grade adventure series will be based on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers or SEA. The first book in the series will be called Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coat and will be available in April 2022 wherever books are sold.…
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Disney Releases Details on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration and Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
It is the merriest time of the year. With this comes some very fun holiday entertainment from Disney. Today, Disney released some details about two holiday programs that will be seen on ABC that come from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. The two programs will include a look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser,…
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Disney’s Encanto Soundtrack Now Available
BURBANK, CA – Nov. 19, 2021 –Available today from Walt Disney Records, the Encanto Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Encanto Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features eight original songs by Tony®- and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) with original score by award-winning composer Germaine Franco (“Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” “Little,” “Tag”). The soundtrack also features “Colombia, Mi…
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D23 Announces 2022 Lineup of Events
Ahead of the beginning of the D23 Destination D event at Walt Disney World Resort, D23 has released what events it will be hosting in 2022. There are quite a few of them! D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will continue to host virtual experiences but it will also bring back in-person events that were…
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Disney+ Screens Exclusive 100-Minute Preview of Peter Jackson’s Original Docuseries The Beatles: Get Back in London
Earlier tonight in London, Paul McCartney and friends walked the red carpet outside the Cineworld Leicester Square prior to the U.K.’s exclusive 100-minute preview of the upcoming Disney+ three-part docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back.” Other VIP guests in attendance at the U.K. preview include: Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Elvis Costello, James Bay, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), Jamie Cook…
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Tickets Go On Sale for Disney’s Encanto
Fans hoping to be among the first to see Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” in theaters beginning Nov. 24 can now purchase advance tickets through Fandango. Stephanie Beatriz (voice of Mirabel), John Leguizamo (voice of Bruno) and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda team up in the new featurette to introduce most of Mirabel’s family. Additionally, the film will…
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Disney+ Releases Holiday Streaming Guide
Disney+’s Season’s Streamings Celebration Kicks Off Today with New Holiday Collection Featuring “Home Sweet Home Alone,” “Soul,” “Frozen,” “Jingle All the Way,” “Home Alone,” “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Santa Clause” and more Exclusive Disney+ Originals Premiering This Holiday Season Include: Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “The Beatles: Get Back,”…
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Disney General Entertainment Content and Disney Television Studios Unveil the Infinity on Disney Stage 1
In a move to leverage the use of leading virtual production technology into episodic television production, Disney General Entertainment Content and Disney Television Studios have partnered with Industrial Light & Magic to convert the historic Stage 1 on the Disney Lot into a best-in-class virtual production facility using ILM’s StageCraft toolset. They are already shooting…
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Disney+ Debuts First Looks, Exclusive Footage, And New Trailers In Celebration Of Disney+ Day
BURBANK, Calif. (November 12, 2021) – In celebration of Disney+ Day, the second anniversary of the streaming platform, Disney+ not only premiered more than 25 new pieces of content, but also debuted dozens of first looks, new trailers, and exclusive clips from The Walt Disney Company’s world-class studios that showcase the incredible breadth of content coming to…
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Disney Releases New Encanto Featurette With a Look Behind the Scenes
Check out a new “Encanto” featurette that takes viewers behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, co-director Charise Castro Smith, producer Yvett Merino, songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and stars Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo, who lend their voices to Mirabel and Bruno in the film. “Encanto” opens…
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Disney+ Aims for Late Summer Arrivals for Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio
During an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, some more details were released about three highly anticipated projects that are coming to Disney+. Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio were all announced as arriving on Disney+ sometime in the late summer of 2022 during the fourth fiscal quarter. This could be anytime between…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif. (November 10, 2021) — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 2, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter was income of $0.09 compared to a loss of $0.39 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted…
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Disney’s Enchanted Coming to Disney+ Ahead of 2022 Sequel
Disney’s Enchanted is making its way to Disney+. The movie will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on November 12 as part of the Disney+ Day celebration. This day will find things happening across The Walt Disney Company that will include new content, announcements, trailers, events, merchandise, and more. Enchanted is the story of a…
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IMAX Enhanced Coming to Disney+ on November 12th for Disney+ Day
IMAX and Disney+ have partnered together to give Marvel fans at home the chance to watch some of their favorite Marvel movies in IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio. The partnership called, IMAX Enhanced on Disney+, will be launching on Disney+ on November 12th as part of the Disney+ Day festivities. There will be 13 Marvel movies that…
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Celebration of Disney+ Day Begins With Week of Promotions From The Walt Disney Company
Disney+ Unveils Slate of New Content Premiering on Friday, November 12 as Part of Disney+ Day Celebration Introductory Offer of One Month of Disney+ for $1.99 Available for New and Eligible Returning Subscribers Starting Today BURBANK, Calif. (November 8, 2021) – Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company announced new company-wide…
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Foodtastic Coming to Disney+ on December 15th
Disney is going to invite people to play with their food when Foodtastic arrives on Wednesday, December 15 on Disney+. In this series, worlds from different Disney properties will be built completely from food by some incredible food artists. Foodtastic is hosted by Emmy® award-winning actress Keke Palmer. Check out the poster, description, and some…
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Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Sails to 4K Ultra HD January 2
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is setting sail for home entertainment systems once again. This time, the release will be on 4K Ultra HD. Disney made the announcement on Thursday. This release will be happening on January 2, 2022. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl…
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Disney Gives First In-person Look at Mirabel at Encanto World Premier
Last night in Hollywood Disney hosted a purple carpet event celebrating the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th film Encanto. The event was filled with members of the cast and crew along with other celebrity guests. Also on hand was Mirabel, marking her first appearance as a face character. Along with Mirabel being…
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Disney Twenty-Three to Feature Encanto and More in Winter Edition!
THE STAR AND CREATORS OF WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS’ NEWEST DAZZLING FILM DETAIL THE MAGIC BEHIND THE MOVIE ALSO IN THE WINTER ISSUE: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT STAR—AND DISNEY LEGEND—MING-NA WEN; THE TALENT BEHIND STEVEN SPIELBERG’S WEST SIDE STORY; THE NEW HAWKEYE SERIES; AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S DRAWN TO LIFE BURBANK, Calif. – November 2, 2021 – It’s challenging being…
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The Simpsons to Help Celebrate Disney+ Day with The Simpsons in Plusaversary Short
The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in “The Simpsons in Plusaversary!” In the new short, “The Simpsons” host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney princess, Plusaversary is Springfield’s event of the year. A Disney+ Day…