Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Cast is Set!
Check out this Selfie of “Aladdin” Cast Members: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzari BURBANK, Calif. (September 6, 2017) – Casting for “Aladdin,” the live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, is complete and production is currently underway at Longcross Studios outside London. The “Aladdin” cast includes: Two-time Oscar® nominee Will Smith (“Ali,”…
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Mandarin Production of Disney’s Broadway Musical Beauty and the Beast Coming Soon to Shanghai Disney Resort
SHANGHAI (September 1, 2017) – Shanghai Disney Resort announced today that Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning hit Broadway musical, is coming to life in Mandarin on the Walt Disney Grand Theater stage in 2018, with official casting auditions beginning this month. This marks the 2nd time Shanghai Disney Resort will work with Disney Theatrical Productions…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reaches the Top at the Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2017) — On August 21, 2017, construction teams installed the highest steel beam for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a new Star Wars-themed land coming to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., in 2019. This milestone capped off the infrastructure for a 130-foot-tall rock spire, the highest point in the new land. Once…
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New Halloween Fun, Thrills and Villainous Décor Cast a Spell at Disney California Adventure Park, Sept. 15-Oct. 31
For the First Time, Cars Land Celebrates ‘Haul-O-Ween’ and a Nightly Transformation Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 31, 2017) – For the first time, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is also taking over Disney California Adventure Park, with areas such as Buena Vista Street and Cars Land getting…
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Marvel Studios Begins Production on Ant-Man and the Wasp
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña and Michael Douglas return for the highly anticipated “Ant-Man” sequel BURBANK, CALIF. (August 1, 2017)—Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” starring Paul Rudd (“Captain America: Civil War,” “The Fundamentals of Caring”), Evangeline Lilly (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Lost”), …
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Meet the Stars of Freeform’s Hit Series THE FOSTERS, SHADOWHUNTERS, and STITCHERS, Plus Its New Series THE BOLD TYPE, at D23 Expo 2017
BURBANK, Calif., May 12, 2017 – Fans can meet their favorite stars from Freeform’s hit series The Fosters, Shadowhunters, and Stitchers, along with cast from the new series The Bold Type at D23 Expo 2017, taking place July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Members of The Fosters family, as well as cast from the…
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Disney and KaBOOM! Build Their Eighth Playground in Anaheim
Disneyland continues to transform the community of Anaheim by teaming with KaBOOM! to build the eighth playground in the same city as the theme park. With 300 volunteers from Disney VoluntEARs, KaBOOM!, Girl Scouts, and the City of Anaheim, Imperial Park was open to reach over a thousand kids in the community. Below is the…
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Owen Wilson, Voice of Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3,” Named Grand Marshal for 59th Annual DAYTONA 500
PRESS RELEASE: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Actor Owen Wilson, the voice of the animated character Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s upcoming movie “Cars 3,” will serve as Grand Marshal for the 59th annual DAYTONA 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Feb. 26 at Daytona International Speedway. The DAYTONA 500, the season-opening race…
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Celine Dion to Perform Original Song ‘How Does a Moment Last Forever’ for Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Five-time GRAMMY® winning and best-selling recording artist Celine Dion will perform an all-new original song, “How Does A Moment Last Forever,” for Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” The song will also be included on the film’s soundtrack. Written by eight-time Oscar®-winning composer Alan Menken (“The Little…
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Disney’s MOANA on Digital HD February 21 and Blu-ray March 7
PRESS RELEASE: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli’i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics…
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Ariana Grande and John Legend to Perform “Beauty and the Beast” for Disney’s Live-Action Adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast”
ARIANA GRANDE AND JOHN LEGEND TO PERFORM OSCAR® AND GRAMMY®-WINNING SONG “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” AS THE TITLE TRACK FOR DISNEY’S UPCOMING SOUNDTRACK TO THE LIVE-ACTION ADAPTATION OF THE ANIMATED CLASSIC PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2017) – GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum selling artist Ariana Grande and 10-time GRAMMY, Oscar®-winning and multi-platinum selling…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Southern California Residents Special 3-day Ticket Prices for a Limited Time, Beginning Jan. 9
Main Street Electrical Parade, Star Wars Season of the Force, Lunar New Year Celebration and More Await Guests Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Announces Expansion to Five Weeks: March 10 through April 16 PRESS RELEASE: ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2017) – The Disneyland Resort is kicking off the new year with a special…
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Marvel’s Doctor Strange on Digital HD Feb. 14 and Blu-ray Feb. 28
Marvel’s Doctor Strange will soon be available to watch at home on Digital HD and Blu-Ray this coming February. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, this is the origin story of the Master of Mystic Arts. After a horrific crash, Dr. Stephen Strange finds himself rethinking who he is and what he will be doing…
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Tickets for ‘Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!’ NOW ON SALE as the Smash-Hit Comes to Cinemas Nationwide February 16, 18 & 22
Tickets for ‘Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!’ Now on Sale as the Smash-Hit Comes to Cinemas Nationwide February 16, 18 & 22 Featuring Original Broadway Cast, Including Tony® Award-Nominee Jeremy Jordan, in an Exclusive Three-Day Event, Captured Live at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre PRESS RELEASE: DENVER – December 5, 2016 – Audiences have a final…
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Pinocchio Coming Home in January as Part of Disney’s Signature Collection
Pinocchio is joining the Walt Disney Signature Collection this coming January. The Disney classic garnered two Academy Awards and introduced the world to one of Disney’s most iconic songs. This beautiful animated feature will be available on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Jan. 10, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 31. PRESS RELEASE…
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MARVEL STUDIOS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS and GRAND PRIZE WINNER Of MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE: THE MAGIC OF STEM CHALLENGE
PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (October 31, 2016) — Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby, Synchrony Bank, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science and the Public are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE–THE MAGIC OF STEM CHALLENGE, in conjunction with the November 4, 2016, theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE–THE MAGIC OF STEM challenged girls to create a…
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It’s Time To Wreck-It Again, Wreck-It Ralph is Getting a Sequel!
This morning, during an announcement made by Disney on Facebook Live, it was announced that Wreck-it Ralph is getting a sequel! The announcement was made by John C. Reilly with filmmakers Rich Moore and Phil Johnston. “Ralph is a character very near and dear to my heart,” added Reilly. “I’m really looking forward to playing the…
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Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War On Digital HD on Sept. 2 and Blu-ray on Sept. 13
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War will be available to watch at home this September! The movie, which opened to a record $179.1 billion, had the 5th biggest domestic opening to date and will be accompanied with over 60 minutes of extras. The movie pitted Captain America versus Iron Man. It also introduced the newest incarnation…
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Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Flying to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30
Fans of Star Wars Rebels will be happy to know that season 2 of Star Wars Rebels is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30. This animated adventure series chronicles the adventures of the crew of the Ghost as they begin the struggle against the Empire during the early stages of the Rebellion. The…
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“FINDING DORY” Welcomes Low-Vision and Blind Audiences to the Movie Theater for Groundbreaking Experience
“FINDING DORY” WELCOMES LOW-VISION AND BLIND AUDIENCES TO THE MOVIE THEATER FOR GROUNDBREAKING EXPERIENCE Audio Descriptive Narration Available in Theaters for the First Time Via Disney Movies Anywhere App PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (June 16, 2016) – As Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters this week, low-vision and blind fans are invited to enjoy the film…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Historic Grand Opening as the First Disney Resort in Mainland China
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Joins Chinese Leaders to Declare Shanghai Disneyland Open to Its First Official Guests A 60-year History of Creativity, Innovation and Storytelling Brings Disney Magic to a Resort That Is Distinctly Chinese PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 16, 2016–– Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Historic Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
World-Class Disney Resort Result of Years of Collaboration and Partnership PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 — The Walt Disney Company is proud to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth Disney resort worldwide. A three-day grand opening celebration commemorates the culmination of one of the largest…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Celebration to be Telecast on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD and Freeform
PRESS RELEASE: Disney will welcome viewers from around the world to experience an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese celebration — the spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China. Showcasing the beauty of Chinese art and tradition, and bringing magical Disney stories and characters to life for…
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Michael Giacchino to Score Disney’s Zootopia
Michael Giacchino has scored soundtracks for Pixar, Star Trek, and now… Walt Disney Animation Studios. The award-winning composer is scoring the soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming animated feature Zootopia. “I am really proud to be a part of this film,” said Giacchino. “It’s one of those films with a huge heart and wonderfully realized characters set within…