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Disney Aims to Get Streaming Platforms to Netflix’s Technical Level
Disney CEO Bob Iger is acknowledging that the company is behind when it comes to streaming technology. Iger wants Disney to be on Netflix’s level in terms of technical capabilities, and that means Disney has some catching up to do. “We need to be at their level in terms of technology capability,” Iger said about…
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Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Accuses Disney of Throwing “Spaghetti Against The Wall” With Recent News Releases
Activist investor Nelson Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors. He also wants former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to have one. With his Trian Partners, Peltz is pushing for just that. This last week it appeared that these efforts got quite a bit harder. With Disney announcing stronger than expected earnings coupled with…
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Disney Board of Directors Sends Letter to Shareholders, Emphasizes Strong Results and Commitment to Driving Long-Term Shareholder Value
Announces 50% dividend increase from January dividend and share repurchase program with $3 billion targeted in fiscal 2024 Unveils a series of exciting new initiatives Encourages shareholders to visit VoteDisney.com for more information The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Board of Directors today sent a letter to shareholders highlighting its strong first-quarter FY24 results and significant steps Disney…
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X-Men ’97 Comic Will Serve as Prelude to Disney Plus Series
Marvel has announced a 4-issue mini series that will serve as a prelude to the upcoming X-Men ’97 animated series on Disney Plus. The cover will feature updated fan art that Russell Dauterman a decade ago. The comic series will debut in March, and the series will be “coming soon.” It’s safe to say with…
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Ultimate Guide to Chinese New Year at Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
The Year of the Dragon and Chinese New Year celebrations at Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort are in full swing with amazing only-at-Disney experiences, including special Dragon-themed fireworks, unique and elegant “Dragon-scale” character outfits, and more. With the official start of Chinese New Year right around the corner, here is a handy…
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Here’s What is Coming to Hulu in February 2024
Hulu continues to be a destination for a wide range of programs for fans of all kinds. It is regularly adding new content from television, movies, and its own original content. In February 2024, there is plenty of new content coming to this streaming service. Check out what is coming below! Then share what you…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Arrives in Theaters This Weekend!
There were several films from Disney and Pixar that were released on Disney+ instead of the theaters due to the impacts of the pandemic. Now, these films are getting a chance to be seen on the big screen (which really is how every Pixar film should be seen at least once). The first film that…
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Disney’s Makes Moves to Counter Activist Investor
Today Disney announced the first moves it has made to counter the efforts of activist investor Nelson Peltz. Disney announced a strategic partnership with ValueAct Capitol with an “information sharing” deal. Disney also secured support from Blackwells Capitol, which announced it is nominating three people to the Disney board as well. This move rivals Peltz’s…
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Sherry Lansing | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 2, 1980
On this day in 1980, Sherry Lansing became the first woman to head a major studio when she was hired as president of production at 20th Century Fox. Lansing was responsible for the development and production of all feature films worldwide for the studio. She started her career as a high school math and English…
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Disney and Reliance Reach Agreement on Star India
Disney and Reliance have signed a non-binding agreement that would see the two companies merge their Indian media operations the Economic Times of India is reporting. The deal would see Reliance owning a controlling 51% stake with Disney holding the remaining 49%. The merger creates the biggest media empire in India. The deal was reportedly…
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Titanic | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 19, 1997
On this day in 1997, the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ was released by 20th Century Fox. It stayed at number one at the box office for 15 weeks. It was the highest grossing film of all time until 2009 when ‘Avatar’ took over the distinction. ‘Titanic’ was nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won 11, including Best…
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Avatar | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 18, 2023
On this day in 2009, ‘Avatar’ was released in the U.S. by 20th Century Fox. It was nominated for nine Oscars at the 82nd Academy Awards and won three. ‘Avatar’ was also the first movie ever to top $2 billion at the worldwide box office. The movie would become a franchise and be incorporated into…
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Inside the Quest to Adapt ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ for Disney+
Based on Disney Hyperion‘s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, the Original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres Wednesday, December 20, with two episodes, exclusively on Disney+. It follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who must journey across the U.S. to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war—all while outrunning monsters and outwitting…
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‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ to Air on ABC on Thursday, December 14, 2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 will be airing on ABC to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This documentary will take viewers on a magical journey that began in 1923. It will feature a century of stories and experience that will touch the hearts of…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Extra Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not a new holiday offering. However, it is a magical memory maker for guests visiting this park that should not be missed. Some of the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to check out this interactive entertainment offering at Walt Disney World this week and it was…
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A ‘Wish’ Come True: How Two Generations Teamed Up to Direct Disney Animation’s Musical Comedy
The Walt Disney Animation Studios musical comedy Wish—in theaters Wednesday, November 22—is set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where a sharp-witted idealist, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), makes a wish so powerful that it’s answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the formidable King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine)…
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Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Our next adventure was the Fushimi Hakuseki Shrine in Yokosuka, Japan. This is a shrine that is found up in the jungle behind a farm and requires a bit of a hike and a bit of a climb. I will say this, it was totally worth it. The day we chose to go visit this…
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Apple TV+ Announces Family Friendly Holiday Lineup With New and Old Classics
The festive lineup includes premieres of “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” and “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a new special based on the beloved children’s classic New specials from “The Snoopy Show,” “Frog and Toad,” “Shape Island,” “Sago Mini Friends” and more are featured in the themed collection on Apple TV+, plus free windows for favorite Peanuts…
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Disney and Comcast Hire Investment Banks for Hulu Valuation
Progress continues to be made on the potential sale of Comcast’s remaining Hulu stake to Disney. Both Comcast and Disney have hired investment banks to rate the value of Hulu ahead of November 1st when either company can trigger an option to kick off the sale of Hulu. Hulu already has a minimum value of…
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‘Disney Princess – The Concert’ Returning in 2024
Today it was announced that Disney Princess – The Concert will be returning to tour in 2024. The tour will include stops at 39-cities and begin on March 5, 2024 in Memphis, TN. Throughout the tour, attendees will hear a celebration of Disney’s iconic princesses performed by Broadway stars. Tickets will be going on sale for…
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Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection Available For Pre-Order September 18
THE ULTIMATE ANIMATED FILM COLLECTION COMMEMORATING100 YEARS! FEATURING A THREE-VOLUME SET OF 100 FILMSFROM DISNEY AND PIXAR BURBANK, CA (September 10, 2023) – The Walt Disney Company announced today the release of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring 100 animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and PixarⓇ, packaged together in a beautiful hardbound, self-standing…
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Get Together with Friends During Duffy Month and Celebrate Halloween as Fall Returns to Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, August 22, 2023 – The cool, crisp breeze, the golden leaves, and the sweet smell of osmanthus in the air can only mean one thing — the arrival of the fall season and a calendar packed with excitement at Shanghai Disney Resort! This year, fall is back at the resort starting September through November, welcoming…
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Tree of Life Awakenings Set to Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Later This Year
Tree of Life Awakenings brings the centerpiece vibrantly to life in the evenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, during the summer it has not been presented due to evenings being too light. However, later this year, that will be changing. Starting later this fall, Tree of Life Awakenings will be returning to brighten up the…
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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…