Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of Peyton’s Places on ESPN+
Emmy-nominated series produced by NFL Films and ESPN+ will return with 15 new episodes Expected to debut Thanksgiving weekend and culminate Super Bowl weekend Peyton Manning will return to host a second season of the popular and Emmy-nominated football-themed docuseries Peyton’s Places this fall, exclusively on ESPN+. The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football’s…
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Funko Unveils All-New Marvel Offering with Micro Collectible Battling Game & Original Short-Form Animation Storytelling
(EVERETT, WA)— May 20, 2020 – Funko (“Funko” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, brings new innovation and play to kids and families with Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones, a micro collectible, tabletop gaming system. The new adventure game, based on the Marvel Universe, combines micro collectible characters, cards…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series From Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
Supernatural Series Hails from 20th Century Fox Television BURBANK, Calif. (May 7, 2020) – Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series “Just Beyond” from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps”), was created by…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 50 Years of The Walt Disney Archives
FILM CRITIC AND HISTORIAN LEONARD MALTIN HONORS THE REVERED WORK OF THE ARCHIVES IN PRESERVING MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF DISNEY TREASURES PLUS, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR DON HAHN PREVIEWS HIS NEW DISNEY+ FILM HOWARD, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH KERMIT THE FROG AND MISS PIGGY, AND SIR KENNETH BRANAGH, DAME JUDI DENCH, AND JOSH GAD PREVIEW ARTEMIS…
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The Disney Family Singalong Now Streaming on Disney+
Burbank, Calif. (April 21, 2020) — Disney+ subscribers can now sing along again and again to their favorite Disney songs with star-studded performances in the ABC television special “The Disney Family Singalong.” Now available on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, the magical one-hour television special is hosted by…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 15, 2020—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board. “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex…
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Walt Disney Studios Offers Select Films for a Limited Time at a Special Price on Digital in April and May
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFERS FLASH SALE FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY THE FILMS THEY LOVE AT HOME Special Themed Collections Available on Digital in April and May BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that movie lovers will be able to purchase a selection of their favorite films on digital at a…
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Disney’s Artemis Fowl to Debut Exclusively on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (April 3, 2020) –The Walt Disney Studios announced today that it will debut its new live-action feature film “Artemis Fowl” exclusively on Disney+. The release date will be announced soon. Based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad,…
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![[Update: Frozen 2 Released on March 14!] Disney to Release Frozen 2 on Disney+ Three Months Early Beginning Sunday, March 15!](https://dapsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Frozen-2.jpg)
[Update: Frozen 2 Released on March 14!] Disney to Release Frozen 2 on Disney+ Three Months Early Beginning Sunday, March 15!
UPDATE: Frozen 2 has already been added to Disney+ on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Disney+ Adds ‘Frozen 2’ Early for Families During These Challenging Times BURBANK, Calif. (March 13, 2020) –The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that “Frozen 2” will be available three months ahead of schedule on Disney+ in the U.S. beginning Sunday, March…
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Disney to Release Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back: Documentary This September!
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TO RELEASE ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER PETER JACKSON’S DOCUMENTARY “THE BEATLES: GET BACK” IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 New film features extensive, never-before-seen footage of the legendary band’s “Let It Be” recording sessions along with the entire iconic rooftop concert, fully restored BURBANK, Calif. (March 11, 2020)—The Walt Disney Studios has acquired…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards Scholarships to Four Bahamian Female Cadets Pursuing Dreams of Becoming Shipboard Leaders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 6, 2020) – During a special award ceremony held this morning at the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau, Disney Cruise Line awarded scholarships to four female cadets to attend the maritime academy. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at…
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Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton To Deliver Closing Keynote Address At The 3rd Annual Women’s Day On Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO DELIVER CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN March 9, 2020 –…
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Drawn to Life – New Cirque du Soleil Production at Disney Springs Reveals Acrobatics and First Look at Set
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to reveal two acrobatic acts and the set of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Written and directed by…
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27th EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms 90 Days from March 4 to June 1, 2020
Festivities include new Garden Rocks concerts, Outdoor Kitchen flavors and topiaries LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continually sprouts fresh surprises for Walt Disney World Resort guests, and this year there’s more fun in store than ever before when the 90-day spring extravaganza bursts into bloom…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Invites Guests into a Cartoon Adventure at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida unveils first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – It’s a world premiere nearly a century in the making! When Mickey Mouse burst upon the silver screen in 1928 as the star of “Steamboat Willie,” he changed the world…
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Disney+ Orders “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series
Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar Return to Helm All-New Episodes with Original Voice Cast Disney+ has ordered the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” which, 18 years after its Disney Channel premiere, is still beloved for its characters, stories and multilayered humor and for its messages about inclusion and cultural diversity…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway a Crowning Achievement in Multiyear Transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2020) – Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on a roll. As part of a historic multiyear transformation, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park has unveiled a years-long string of smash hits that would make any movie studio jealous, inviting guests inside some of their favorite stories. Now a new…
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Disney on Broadway Announces Lineup for the 3rd Annual Women’s Day on Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES THE LINEUP FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT AND AN INAUGURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN Featured Participants Include: Renee Blinkwolt, Celia…
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Greece and Offers an Exciting Array of Itineraries for Families in Summer 2021
Summer season returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas, and features new ports of call in Greece, Sweden and Norway CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece – back by popular demand – and exciting and varied…
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Disney and Drybar Celebrate the In-Home Release of “Frozen 2” With a Nationwide Collaboration, Including Complimentary Elsa- and Anna-Inspired Hairstyles, In-Store Screenings and More!
BURBANK, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) — In celebration of the in-home release of the No. 1 animated feature film of all time, Disney has partnered with Drybar for an unprecedented collaboration, offering an exciting lineup of nationwide fan festivities. Today through the end of February, fans can visit Drybar shops nationwide where they will be screening…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2020
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 37% to $1.17 from $1.86 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 17% to $1.53 from…
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Magical Valentine’s Day Celebrations Offer Enchanted Moments at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2020) – Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate being together with loved ones, and Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect destination for those seeking memorable moments to share with someone special. Couples and friends alike can commemorate the occasion with spectacular dining options and unforgettable experiences throughout…
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New Tour of Disney’s ‘Aida’ to Launch in 2021
Disney Theatrical Productions Announces To Launch North American Tour Following Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse February 4 – March 7, 2021 Re-Imagined New Production Directed by Schele Williams and Choreographed by Camille A Brown New York, NY – Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher) proudly announces the launch of a…