Category: Disney
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Disney Releases New Sneak Peek At Cruella
Disney has released a new sneak peek at its new live-action film Cruella. The film stars Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. It is directed by Craig Gillespie. The sneak peek originally debuted during the 2021 GRAMMY Show on Sunday night. Now, it is here for all to enjoy. Cruella will be released on Friday, May 28, 2021.…
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Shareholders Re-Elect Ten Directors At The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting
BURBANK, Calif., March 9, 2021 – Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) re-elected all ten members of the Board of Directors at the virtual 2021 Annual Meeting held today. Based on preliminary results, all Disney Directors standing for election were elected to the Board: Susan E. Arnold, Mary T. Barra, Safra A. Catz, Robert…
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The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Hockey League Reach Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement
The world’s best hockey league is coming to the industry-leading collection of linear and direct-to-consumer platforms for sports – ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu The Stanley Cup Final and Stanley Cup Playoffs coming to ABC and ESPN; 100 exclusive regular-season games per season across ESPN’s networks and streaming platforms Streaming is a key element in…
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Disney+ Tops 100 Million Subscribers Globally
The Service is Available in 59 Countries around the World and Features an Impressive Collection of High-Quality Content from Disney’s Content Studios BURBANK, CA, March 9, 2021 – Disney+ has surpassed 100 million global paid subscribers in just 16 months since its launch, Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced today…
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Bob Iger Confirms Intent to Leave Disney at End of the Year
Disney Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Bob Iger confirmed this week that he intends to step away from Disney in December. Iger stepped down at CEO of the company last February and Bob Chapek was installed in the role. Iger has continued on at the company, however, and helped it navigate the fallout…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Debuts at $26.2 Million Globally at the Box Office
Disney’s newest animated feature, Raya and the Last Dragon garnered $26.2 million globally at the box office on its opening weekend. The film, which was also released with Premiere Access for $30 on Disney+, brought in $8.6 domestically in North America. Disney hasn’t released figures on what it earned for Premiere Access on Disney+, its streaming…
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With More Focus Online, Disney to Shutter at Least 60 Disney Store Locations
On Wednesday Disney announced that it would be closing at least 60 of its North American Disney Store locations, or over 20% of its brick and mortar Disney Stores. This comes as Disney continues to focus on its online shopping experiences. Disney cited changing consumer habits as the primary reason for the change. The stores…
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WandaVision Stars: “Do Not Spoil Marvel Studios’ WandaVision”
WandaVision has finally reached the end of its run. On Friday, March 5th, episode 9 of the series will be airing on Disney+. As this arrives, the stars of the show are reminding fans not to spoiler it for others. Randall Park and Kat Dennings who portrays Jimmy Woo and Darcy Lewis reiterated this message…
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Exhibition Celebrating 100 Years of The Walt Disney Company to Launch in 2023
The Walt Disney Company partners with SC Exhibitions on a production marking a century of Disney innovation and inspiration. PHILADELPHIA – March 3, 2021 – In celebration of the centennial of The Walt Disney Company, SC Exhibitions has begun production on an exhibition that showcases the company’s history and rich legacy, to premiere at…
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Bob Chapek Hints at Changes Coming to Theatrical Windows of Disney Films
During a talk at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on Monday, Walt Disney Company chief exec Bob Chapek indicated that theatrical windows may never be the same again after the pandemic. During the speech, Chapek reiterated his commitment to releasing movies theatrically. In 2019, Disney released 11 films that garnered at least…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Soundtrack Now Available!
The soundtrack for Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon is now available for ahead of the films release in one week. The soundtrack includes a score by James Newton Howard and an original song called Lead the Way that is written and performed by Jhené Aiko. The soundtrack is now available on streaming services. The…
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Voice Cast for Disney and Pixar’s Luca Revealed As Trailer is Released
Today Disney and Pixar released the official trailer for its upcoming film Luca. Along with this trailer, the voice cast was also revealed. The trailer gives more of a look at what the plot will be in the film that will be released this summer. It also shows Pixar’s take on recreating Italy in an…
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Trailer Released For The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
BURBANK, Calif. (February 24, 2021) — During Disney+’s first TCA today, the service revealed the official trailer and Key Art for “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” the Original Series premiering Friday, March 26. In the 10-episode season set in present day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady…
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Disney+ Presents Q&A with Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige and Panels ‘Big Shot’ and ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ at 2021 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
Streaming Service Announces Premiere Dates for New Series ‘Big Shot,’ ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch,’ Marvel Studios’ ‘Loki,’ ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society,’ ‘Monsters At Work,’ ‘Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life,’ and ‘Turner & Hooch’ and Unveils Select First Look Images Season Two of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Returns; Second Season Announced For…
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Disney+ Launches Star in Multiple Overseas Markets Today
Today Disney+ launched Star in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Europe. In Singapore, Disney+ launched together with Star today making it the first market to have a fully integrated launch. With the integration, Star has its own dedicated brand page on Disney+. There, viewers can find a collection of movies, television, documentaries, and more. There…
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Disney Advertising Sales Announces Multiple Company Showcases for Upfront 2021-22
Company to Launch Three-Pronged Event Approach Highlighting Technology and Content Ahead of Annual Upfront Presentation This Upfront season, Disney Advertising Sales will be activating a three-pronged approach to captivate clients and showcase Disney’s impressive suite of marketing offerings and solutions. With a laser focus on impactful storytelling, innovative solutions and stress-free client transactions, Disney Advertising…
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Ron Moore Developing Magic Kingdom Series With Disney+
Ron Moore is working on a series that is based in the world of the Magic Kingdom with Disney+. The first project he is working on in this realm is based on The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.). This would be set in a world where all of the characters found in the Magic…
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Celebrate ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ with these New Products
We are just under two weeks away from the debut of Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon!” Whether you plan to watch it at home with Disney+ Premiere Access or on the big screen at a movie theater, you’re going to want to celebrate the opening with these new products! You will be able to…
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Disney+ To Exclusively Premiere Documentary ‘Own The Room’ On March 12
From National Geographic Documentary Films and the Emmy® Award-Winning Team Behind “Science Fair” Film Follows Five Young Star Students on Their Journey to Win One of the World’s Most Prestigious Competitions for Student Entrepreneurs BURBANK, Calif. (February 8, 2021) — Following the success of the Emmy Award-winning, Sundance and SXSW audience favorite “Science Fair,” National Geographic Documentary…
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New Raya and the Last Dragon Sneak Peek Features New Original Song “Lead the Way” by Jhené Aiko
A brand-new sneak peek at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” reveals the new original song, “Lead the Way,” written and performed by Grammy®-nominated artist and songwriter, Jhené Aiko. Oscar®-nominated, Emmy® and Grammy®-winning composer James Newton-Howard (“News of the World,” “A Hidden Life,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald”) created the original…
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New “Crafting Raya” Featurette Released for Raya and the Last Dragon
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” Releases Simultaneously in Select Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on March 5, 2021 Check out “Crafting Raya,” a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Disney’s stunning, epic fantasy-adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Join Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina and filmmakers to find out what…
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Disney+ Greenlights Docu-series “Choir” Focusing on the Detroit Youth Choir
BURBANK, Calif. (February 18, 2021) – Disney+ has ordered the unscripted series, “Choir.” Produced by Blumhouse Television, Maniac Production and Campfire, the series is based on the moving and motivational story behind “America’s Got Talent” finalists, the Detroit Youth Choir (DYC). The order marks the first for Blumhouse for a Disney+ original series. Ayo Davis, EVP, Creative Development…
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Official Trailer for Disney’s Cruella Arrives
Disney has released the first trailer for Cruella. The film stars Emma Stone in the title role of the prequel to 101 Dalmations. The film will be released on May 28, 2021. Disney’s Cruella Official Description Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in March!
Disney+ continues to add more content each month with new titles coming out regularly. Disney has shared what will be coming to the streaming service this coming march. This includes Raya and the Last Dragon for those who purchase Premiere Access, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and the finale of WandaVision. There will also be Marvel…