Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Exclusively on ESPN+: Detail with Peyton Manning Breaks Down Saints QB Drew Brees
Manning analyzes Brees’ successful return from thumb surgery vs. Arizona Cardinals in Week 8; Exclusively on ESPN+, available on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices In the newest episode of the NFL edition of Detail, legendary quarterback Peyton Manning examines the Week 8 return of New Orleans QB Drew Brees, who played his first game since…
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Big Shot Expands Cast With Shiri Appleby and Yvette Nicole Brown
Shiri Appleby and Yvette Nicole Brown Join as Series Regulars Alongside Previously Announced John Stamos Production on the 10-Episode Season Tips-Off November 7 BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2019) — Shiri Appleby has been cast as ‘Holly,” the good-humored and down-to-earth assistant basketball coach, and Yvette Nicole Brown has been cast as ‘Sherilyn,’ the no nonsense…
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John Stamos Takes Center Court in David E. Kelley/Dean Lorey’s New Series ‘Big Shot’ For Disney+
Brad Garrett Attached as Executive Producer for the ABC Studios Series BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2019) — John Stamos has been cast in the lead role in the Disney + original series, “Big Shot,” written and executive produced by David E. Kelley and Dean Lorey and produced by ABC Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios. Brad…
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Disney+ Previews Pixar Content Available When Streaming Service Launches November 12
Disney+ Originals “Forky Asks A Question,” “Pixar IRL,” and “Spark Shorts” will join 18 of Pixar Animation Studios’ Theatrical Films in the U.S. at Launch Today, Disney+ shared on its social media channels first looks at the Pixar content coming to the service on November 12 including original programming and its collection of library titles…
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Curtains will Rise Again on a Second Season of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ on Disney+’
First Season of Highly Anticipated Series to Stream on Disney+ Beginning Nov. 12 Disney+ has renewed the highly anticipated music-filled, comedic series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” ahead of its debut on Disney+ TUESDAY, NOV. 12. Production on season two will resume early next year in Salt Lake City, Utah. Inspired by the pop…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Commencement of Registered Exchange Offer for Notes Issued in Connection With Prior Private Exchange Offer
BURBANK, Calif., October 22, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: DIS) announced today the commencement of its offer to exchange (the “Registered Exchange Offer”) any and all of the $14,098,439,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes (the “Private Placement Notes”) previously issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration…
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Disney+ Reunites Lizzie McGuire and Original Cast Members For New Series
BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2019) — Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine and Jake Thomas are set to reprise their roles as Jo, Sam and Matt McGuire, joining previously announced Hilary Duff as Lizzie, in the Disney+ series “Lizzie McGuire.” This week, the cast convenes for the first time in 15 years for a read-through of the first…
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Disney Channel Greenlights Live-Action Mystery Series ‘Sulphur Springs’
Disney Channel has ordered “Sulphur Springs,” a live-action, time travel mystery series from writer and executive producer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless”). Chuck Pratt (“STAR”) will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Jennifer Phang (Freeform’s “Cloak & Dagger”) directed the pilot episode. Production is set to begin in New Orleans in 2020. “’Sulphur…
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FIRST and Star Wars: Force for Change Launch “Build My Droid” Contest
Fans Invited to Design the Droid of Their Dreams and Enter for the Chance to See it Come to Life in a Future Star Wars Story Fans who have ever dreamed of designing a Star Wars droid will finally get their chance in the “Build My Droid” Contest*, an initiative launched by Star Wars: Force for Change and FIRST to inspire…
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Costumes are a Force of Nature in ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
For Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (The Greatest Showman, Behind the Candelabra) created stunning, unique looks for the three strong, vastly different women at the film’s center: Aurora (Elle Fanning), Queen of the Moors; Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), leader of the more cosmopolitan kingdom of Ulstead; and, of course, Maleficent, one of the…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! The 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run Gets off to a Flying Start
Shanghai, October 19, 2019 – This morning, thousands of families, friends and fitness fans laced up their sneakers and made their way to Shanghai Disney Resort for an exciting first day of the 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run. Dressed in an array of Disney-inspired costumes, participants were full of smiles as they took to the scenic…
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Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Collection Marks First-Ever Collaboration for the Fashion Brand Olivia von Halle has collaborated with Disney for the fashion brand’s first-ever film inspired capsule collection in celebration of the highly anticipated sequel – Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The 15-piece collection was inspired by the…
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Final Trailer For Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to Debut on ESPN’s Monday Night Football!
The Skywalker Saga’s final trailer will debut on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 21st, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT. Tickets for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER will also go on sale…
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Disney+ Makes Key Nonfiction Programming Announcements and Previews Launch Titles at International Documentary Association Showcase Event
New Disney+ Titles Include: “Howard,” “People & Places,” “Science Fair,” an “Untitled Mickey Mouse Documentary” and “Wolfgang”; Actors/Filmmakers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Scheer To Each Direct Episode of “Marvel’s 616” Series Kristen Bell, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Iwerks and Marvel New Media Preview “Encore!,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” “The Imagineering Story,” and “Marvel’s Hero…
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Disney Stories and Technology Shine at 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
For nearly 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has immersed audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the stories of our beloved female characters and the imaginative women of Disney technology at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the largest gathering of female technologists…
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shopDisney.com and Disney Store Reveal Top Holiday Toys for the 2019 Holiday Season
From talking action figures to flower carts, shopDisney.com|Disney store is the one-stop holiday shop for Disney fans this Holiday season GLENDALE, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2019) – Today, shopDisney.com|Disney store revealed its 2019 Top Holiday Toys. This marks the second year the retailer is sharing a list of holiday must-haves for Disney fans and gift-givers alike.…
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Disney Channel Orders Fourth Season of Hit Series ‘Raven’s Home’
— Alison Taylor Joins Raven-Symoné and Warren Hutcherson as Executive Producer — Disney Channel orders a fourth season of its popular family sitcom “Raven’s Home,” starring and executive produced by multitalented Raven-Symoné. Alison Taylor (“Just Jordan”) will join the fourth season creative team as executive producer, alongside Raven-Symoné and executive producer and showrunner Warren Hutcherson (“Reed Between…
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The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX Announce Release of Four New Films in the Multi-Sensory 4DX Format Through the End of 2019
Audiences will experience Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Frozen 2, Ford v Ferrari and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker enhanced with over 21 motion and environmental effects including snow, fog, rain, scents, vibration and more! LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2019) – CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, and The Walt Disney Studios…
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NEVER SURRENDER: A Galaxy Quest Documentary Coming to Theaters
In a One-Day-Only Special Event, Fandom Presents an In-Depth Look at the Enduring Film That Foresaw an Era When Geeks Would Rule the World DENVER – October 15, 2019 – By all accounts, it was a movie that beat all odds: Surviving a set fire, the loss of a powerful director, and a studio that…
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Newsweek Ranks Disney Cruise Line as No. 1 Brand for Customer Service
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2019) – Today, Newsweek announced that Disney Cruise Line topped its list of brands that exemplify America’s best customer service for the second year in a row. Customers ranked Disney Cruise Line as the no. 1 company overall, across a variety of industries, as well as in the cruise line operator category. “Great…
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Three TV Networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – Will Present the First Episode of the Upcoming Disney+ Original Series, ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ on One Night Only, Friday, Nov. 8
In a tip of the Wildcat hat to fans of “High School Musical,” three television networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – will present the first episode of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” for one night only, FRIDAY, NOV. 8 (8:00 p.m. EST), in advance of the series’ bow on the highly anticipated streaming…
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CookieAnn Gets a New Name and an Exclusive “Bespoke” Merchandise Collection Available October 29 at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) announced a new “Bespoke” merchandise collection to celebrate Cookie’s new name, “CookieAnn,” available on October 29, 2019. CookieAnn is a puppy who enjoys sharing her delightful recipes as she cooks up different culinary combinations. The food-lover charms fans with her optimism, and her penchant for inventing delicious new treats for…
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Disney Channel and A Place Called Home Inspire Young Latinx Women to “Discover Your Voice”
Earlier this week, Disney Channel hosted a very special screening, bringing a talented and impassioned group of young Latinx women, along with their families and special guests, to The Walt Disney Studios lot for the big-screen premiere of a short film created by these six high school students. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces the Return of the Disney Imaginations Shanghai Design Competition
SHANGHAI (October 11, 2019) – Shanghai Disney Resort today announced the long-awaited return of Disney Imaginations Shanghai, following the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition. This year’s contest brings a new project challenge, an expanded set of participating universities, and more opportunities for full-time students to let their creativity flow and design innovative concepts…