Category: PRESS RELEASE
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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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New “Feeling Like a Hero” Featurette Released for Flora & Ulysses
BURBANK, Calif. (February 17, 2021) – Today, Disney+ released the featurette ‘Feeling Like a Hero” for the new comedy-adventure “Flora & Ulysses,” premiering exclusively on Disney+ this Friday, February 19, 2021. The film is based on the Newbery Award-winning book about 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Celebrates 30 Years of Happily Ever Afters
New product launches – including dazzling gowns from Allure Bridals, elegant wedding rings and Mickey & Minnie bridal ears – offer couples more magical touches for their special day LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (February 10, 2021) — Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is celebrating its 30thanniversary with enchanting new ways to make dreams come true. The…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Welcomes the Year of the Cow with Traditional Spring Festival Ceremonies
Shanghai, February 12, 2021 – This morning, Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the first day of the Year of the Cow with a special traditional Chinese eye-dotting ceremony in front of Storytellers Statue to bring fortune and prosperity to guests during Spring Festival. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and their long-time friend Clarabelle Cow joined guests as…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 98% to $0.02 from $1.17 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items,(1) diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 79% to $0.32 from $1.53…
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Guest Stars for Season Two of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Announced
ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN AND ASHER ANGEL GUEST STAR IN SEASON TWO OF “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES” ON DISNEY+ BURBANK, Calif. (February 11, 2021) — Andrew Barth Feldman (Broadway’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”) and Asher Angel (“Andi Mack,” “Shazam!”) will guest star in the upcoming second season of the hit Disney+ Original series “High School Musical: The Musical:…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Disney Bundle
Although this Valentine’s Day may look a little different than in years past, February 14th is always a special time to celebrate love with your favorite stories streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Along with the recently announced addition of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella coming to the service on Friday, February 12, Disney+ offers heartwarming…
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Super Bowl Heroes Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Appear in Iconic ‘I’m Going to Disney World!’ Commercial After Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV Championship
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort illuminates in the Buccaneers’ colors and blue in honor of the nation’s health care heroes LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2021) – After their team’s extraordinary Super Bowl LV victory Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the game’s most valuable player, Tom Brady, and…
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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Trailer Released During Super Bowl
Check out the new trailer for Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” which complements a new TV spot that aired during tonight’s big game. The all-new, six-episode series debuts exclusively on Disney+ March 19, 2021. Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as…
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Special Look of Raya and the Last Dragon Airs During Super Bowl
All-new Film Releases Simultaneously in Select Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on March 5, 2021 Advance Theater Tickets and Premier Access on Disney+ Pre-orders On Sale Now Today, during the Big Game, viewers got a thrilling, special look at Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic fantasy-adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon.” This special look is…
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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Coming to Disney+ in February
The Legendary 1997 Movie Stars Brandy, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg and more BURBANK, Calif. (February 4, 2021) — At the stroke of midnight on Friday, February 12, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+. The beloved televised movie musical stars Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as “Fairy Godmother” alongside…
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Keke Palmer to Serve as Host and Executive Producer for the Disney+ Food Competition Series, FOODTASTIC
Original Series Now in Production for Debut Later This Year BURBANK, Calif. (January 27, 2020) – Global superstar Keke Palmer (Disney+’s “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”) has been announced as host (and executive producer) of “Foodtastic,” an unscripted build competition series for Disney+ where teams of contestants are challenged to create whimsical, larger-than-life, Disney-inspired…
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All Episodes of Modern Family Coming to Hulu and Peacock
Acclaimed Series Will Be Available to Hulu and Peacock Subscribers in Its Entirety Beginning February 3 Santa Monica, CA, and New York, NY—The long-running hit comedy series “Modern Family” will be available to Hulu and Peacock subscribers beginning February 3, it was jointly announced today by Hulu and Peacock. As part of the unprecedented multi-year…
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“WandaVision” Original Soundtracks (Episodes 1 & 2) Now Available
WANDAVISION: EPISODE 1 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AND WANDAVISION: EPISODE 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE TODAY ALBUMS FEATURE SCORE BY COMPOSER CHRISTOPHE BECK AND ORIGINAL THEME AND SONGS BY KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ AND ROBERT LOPEZ BURBANK, CA – January 22, 2021 — Walt Disney Records releases today WandaVision: Episode 1 Original Soundtrack and WandaVision: Episode 2 Original Soundtrack. Debuting Jan. 15 exclusively on Disney+,…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates “A Spring Festival Spectacular” with Traditional Fun and New Excitement
Shanghai, January 15, 2021 — The Year of the Ox is coming, and from January 19 through February 26, the resort is hosting a resort-wide celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year! The resort will be filled with special Chinese traditional festive games, sounds and tastes combined with special touches of Disney magic, sure to remind…
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Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Invites Guests to Embrace Their Creativity at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2021) – The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins today at Walt Disney World Resort, celebrating visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. Through Feb. 22, 2021, guests can experience this celebration as part of regular park admission, with something to satisfy every palate –…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., January 6, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 11, 2021. To listen…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and SKECHERS Announce Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, December 22, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort and SKECHERS jointly announced today that the two brands had entered into a multi-year resort alliance, seeing the leading sports brand become an official participant of the resort. As part of the new alliance, SKECHERS will enjoy multiple brand presences across a number of events and locations at…
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Alan Bergman Named Chairman, Disney Studios Content; Alan Horn To Continue As Chief Creative Officer
BURBANK, Calif. – December 21, 2020 – Alan Bergman has been named Chairman, Disney Studios Content, and Alan Horn will continue to serve as the division’s Chief Creative Officer, effective January 1, 2021, as announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. Both will report to Chapek. Horn and Bergman have jointly led the Studios group as…
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Disneyland Resort Launches ‘Together We Can Be Incredible’ PSA Campaign for Health and Safety in Local Communities
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Today, the Disneyland Resort kicked off a public service awareness campaign across Orange County and Los Angeles County to encourage all residents to adhere to current health and safety guidelines to help protect local communities. The campaign, “Together We Can Be Incredible,” features characters from Disney and Pixar’s “The…
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Inaugural Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series Culminates with Festive Commencement Celebration
Class of 2020’s 100 teens are first to experience virtual career workshops and other sessions designed to help them dream BIG. Program concludes with a thrilling production LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2020) – A stirring production, tributes from beloved celebrities and powerful musical performances marked the December 12 commencement ceremony for the first Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137M Paid Subscriptions across its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance; Increases Paid Subscriptions Target to 300-350M by 2024
Company Announces Target of 100+ New Titles Per Year for Disney+ and Reveals Vast Slate of Incredible Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Star to Launch in Select Overseas Markets in February 2021 As A Fully-Integrated part of Disney+, with its Own Brand Tile and a Wide Array of General Entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum presents it’s a small world: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition
“There is just one moon and one golden sun, And a smile means friendship to everyone. Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” San Francisco, 8 December, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to debut its second virtual community art exhibition, it’s a small world. Showcasing…
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Disney+ Releases Featurette Looking Behind the Scenes of “Safety”
From Acclaimed Director Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall”), Film Was Inspired by a True Story BURBANK, Calif. (December 8, 2020) — Today, Disney+ released the behind-the-scenes featurette for its new film, “Safety”, inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McELrathBey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him…