Category: PRESS RELEASE
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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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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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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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Walt Disney World Resort Conjures Up Wicked Fun for the Whole Family This Fall
From Halloween parties and a global flavor celebration to a half-marathon Banquet Bash, Walt Disney World bubbles over with family-friendly fall fun LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 2, 2023) – As summer wanes, the fall season ushers in a variety of enticing family experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This year, fan-favorite seasonal celebrations…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Dettol Enter Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, August 2, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Dettol, a globally recognized brand for health and hygiene products, announced today that the two companies have embarked on a multi-year resort alliance, designating Dettol as the Official Cleaning and Hygiene Provider of Shanghai Disney Resort. Under the alliance, Dettol will join Shanghai Disney Resort to help…
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Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Original Peanuts Special, “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie”
Marcie steps into the spotlight in her first-ever special premiering August 18 on Apple TV+ Sometimes, the people who make the biggest difference aren’t the ones who grab the spotlight. In “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” we get to see firsthand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for both…
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Disney Launches Global Create 100 Campaign to Celebrate Creativity and Support Make-A-Wish With $1 Million Donation
Today marks the launch of Create 100, a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling. Some of the world’s most renowned visionaries and next generation talent across fashion, music, art, and more have donated artworks, items, and experiences inspired by their personal connection to stories and characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars,…
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A Day With Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure Teams
It’s already been a year since Marvel Avengers Campus opened its doors, and the Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure attraction welcomed its first recruits. To this day, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade at Avengers Campus invites guests to join forces with Spider-Man in an interactive adventure, thanks to innovative gesture recognition technology. We went to meet the Campus Personnel who…
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Disney Illusion Island Now Available on Nintendo Switch™
Embark on a Whimsical Journey with Mickey & Friends GLENDALE, CA — July 28 2023 – Today, Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, launch Disney Illusion Island globally, a local cooperative 2D platform adventure video game for up to four players, exclusively for Nintendo Switch™. Experience a brand-new adventure as players join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck…
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‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ Concludes by Returning to Mickey’s Roots with “Steamboat Silly”
Mickey Mouse has lived many lives over his nearly 100 years. He’s been a sorcerer, composer of silly symphonies, and cultural icon. However, in “Steamboat Silly”—the final short of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse—the most famous mouse in the world returns to his roots. The short—now streaming on Disney+—starts harmlessly enough. Mickey and his friends…
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The Walt Disney Company Television Earns 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award Nominations
Collectively, The Walt Disney Company has earned 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award nominations* across content brands and studios ABC News, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic. News category winners will be revealed on Wednesday, September 27, while the documentary category winners will be announced on Thursday, September 28. A total list of The Walt Disney…
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Delicious Adventures Await as the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins at Walt Disney World Resort
Indulge in a global epicurean celebration as the fan-favorite foodie event returns July 27 with delectable delights around every corner LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2023) – It’s the tastiest time of the year as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort July 27, 2023, and continues…
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Hulu Debuts ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Trailer
Hulu has released the trailer for Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The Emmy Award®-nominated series returns with two episodes on Tuesday, August 8, with new episodes streaming weekly. Season 3 finds Charles (Disney Legend Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show.…
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New “High School Reunion” Video From “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Released
Season 4 Soundtrack Set To Release Aug. 10, the Day After Season 4 Debuts on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (July 25, 2023) – Disney+ and Walt Disney Records are giving viewers a sneak peek at season four of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” with the music video debut of “High School Reunion,” available today on…
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Underprivileged Children Invited to Disneyland Paris From Secours Populaire Français
In the tradition of over 30 years of collaboration with Secours Populaire français, Disneyland Paris is welcoming 5,000 underprivileged young people from all over France throughout the summer – an opportunity for young people who don’t have the chance to go on holiday to enjoy a day of escape, magic and fun. Last Wednesday, 500…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Kicks Off 50th Anniversary with New Mazes and Nostalgic Nods to Infamous Haunts of the Past
Celebration Launches with Ticket Sales Opening on Monday -100 Days Until Halloween BUENA PARK, CA. – This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott’s Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition isSouthern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb…
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20th Century Studios Debuts Chilling ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Trailer
20th Century Studios released a chilling trailer for A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller directed by Oscar® winner Kenneth Branagh, based upon the novel Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie. The film, which stars Branagh as famed detective Hercule Poirot and features a brilliant acting ensemble portraying a cast of unforgettable characters—including Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan,…
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A New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Materializes
Today, Walt Disney Studios released a new trailer for the frighteningly fun adventure Haunted Mansion. Directed by Justin Simien, the film will open in theaters on Friday, July 28. Haunted Mansion features an all-star cast ensemble cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, and Daniel Levy, with Jamie…
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Children and Young People with Burns Spend Magical Day at Disneyland Paris
Last week, the non-profit organization Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris invited about 30 children and young people with burns to spend an unforgettable and magical day at Disneyland Paris. It was not the first time that Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris joined forces. The children, from Flanders and Wallonia, were invited to spend a day full of fun and…
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Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer Join Forces
ORLANDO, Fla. – July 13, 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge two complementary services into one combined entity to provide exceptional guest transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. The new service, Mears Connect…
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Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract by Two Years
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Iger’s contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted that Iger’s extension provides continuity of leadership during the…
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Disney Entertainment Earns 163 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
Disney Entertainment proudly announces 163 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC, ABC News Studios, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic, Onyx Collective, Searchlight Pictures, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney Studios (20th Century…
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Disney CEO Robert A. Iger To Appear On CNBC’s “Squawk Box” From Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference July 13
BURBANK, Calif., July 11, 2023 – Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from Allen & Company’s Sun Valley conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET/ 5:00 a.m. PT. To watch live, please visit CNBC.