Tag: ABC
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ABC News Live and ABC Owned Television Stations Launch New Apps on Streaming Platforms
America’s #1 streaming news service, launches on Fire TV and Android TV Platforms; Update coming to the Roku platform, Apple TV apps ABC Owned Television Stations also debuting market-specific apps on Fire TV, Android TV, the Roku platform and Apple TV ABC News Live, America’s #1 streaming news service from ABC News, has launched new…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 23 Academy Award Nominations In 15 Categories
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this morning. The Walt Disney Company, which includes Fox, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, earned a combined 23 nominations in 15 categories. Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Jojo Rabbit” received six nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Scarlett Johansson. 20th Century Fox’s “Ford v Ferrari“ is…
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ABC and Disney Channel Bring the Magic of Disney Parks to Viewers with Three Holiday Specials Featuring Some of Today’s Biggest Stars
Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton and Jesse Palmer to host ABC’s prime-time and Christmas Day specials Performers to include Sting, Shaggy, Portugal. The Man, Pentatonix, Andy Grammer, Ingrid Michaelson, Ally Brooke, Meg Donnelly, Grace VanderWaal, Lindsey Stirling and more This holiday season, ABC and Disney Channel will transport the magic of Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line during…
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New Trailer for Live-Action Lady and the Tramp Released During ABC’s Dancing with the Stars
Tonight a new trailer for the live-action version of Lady and the Tramp was released. This re-telling of the animated classic will be live-action with live dogs! The trailer was released during ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. Lady and the Tramp will be available on Disney+ when it arrives on November 12th. Lady and the…
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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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‘Free Solo’, ‘Fosse/Verdon’ Drive Disney’s Portfolio of Brands to 22 Emmy® Wins for 2019
On Sunday night, during the prime time 2019 Emmy Awards telecast, wins in the acting categories for Patricia Arquette, Billy Porter and Michelle Williams brought the total number of Emmys® received to 22 for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of brands, which includes ABC, FX, 20th Century Fox Television, National Geographic and Hulu. The platforms…
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ABC Spotlights the Stars From Some of its Most Exciting, Iconic Shows at D23 Expo 2019, with Exclusive Presentations and Meet & Greets/Photos Ops!
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Panel Celebrating the Tradition of Disney Night Features Former Celebrity Contestants Ginger Zee, Rashad Jennings and Jordan Fisher, Show Host Tom Bergeron, Show Judge Carrie Ann Inaba, Plus Executive Producer Andrew Llinares‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Panel Marks the Series’ First Appearance at D23 Expo With the Final Episodes of the Flagship…
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Here’s Why Mickey Mouse at 90 is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Continuing the countdown to the biggest Disney story of 2018 this third place story came a bit later in the year. Mickey at 90 was known to be something special, but announcements trickled out and culminated into a worldwide celebration… Announcing Mickey In March there were some announcements of what to expect for Mickey and…
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Make Your Home Merry with ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ tonight on ABC
The holidays are some of the most magical times to be at Disney Parks! Disney Parks and ABC wanted to help kick off the magic of the holidays with “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”. This special features performances from both Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Be…
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Reboot of The Muppets Coming to Disney’s Streaming Service
Disney is creating a streaming service that will be available next year and will be competing with services like Netflix. This new streaming service will be full of Disney content. Some of this already exists, and others will be new. Disney is already known to be working on a live-action Star Wars television show and…
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ABC’s Once Upon A Time Will End After Seventh Season
ABC has decided to give a happy ending to Once Upon A Time. After seven seasons and 156 episodes, the fairy tale show will end. The show sort of restarted after the sixth season with many of its cast moving on. Three of the original cast and characters – Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen,…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Plans to Step Down in 2019
Today Bob Iger confirmed that he will be stepping down in 2019. At the Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit Iger joked, “This time I mean it!” This came after confirmation of his intentions to retire. The Disney Chairman and CEO was originally planning on retiring in 2016. However, he was given at three year contract…
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Disney Nixes Netflix – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 645
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on this week. Disney has appeared to ditch Netflix. Disneyland has changed the parking prices at Downtown Disney. Whosits and Whatsits have a Pop-Up Shop at the Anaheim Gardenwalk. Abraham Lincoln has been enhanced by Garner Holt Productions. The Little Mermaid has been…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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THE LITTLE MERMAID Live Postponed by ABC
The Little Mermaid won’t be swimming live on ABC as soon as initially thought. Originally, the live musical was supposed to be presented on October 3rd. However, ABC has pulled this program from its schedule. A new date has not been set. “We are postponing the Little Mermaid Live special,” ABC said in a statement.…
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ABC Fan Favorite Shows Come to Blu-Ray This Summer
Disney and ABC Studios are excited to announce the newest seasons of their hottest shows coming to Blu-ray and DVD this summer! The shows and seasons coming soon are: Once Upon a Time: The Complete Sixth Season – August 15th Designated Survivor: The Complete First Season – August 29th Grey’s Anatomy: The Complete Thirteenth Season – August 29th Own Every…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Ariel and Lin-Manuel
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is a very special episode of Geeks Corner as it is our producer Tyler’s last week as a single man. This weekend, he will be marrying the love of his life and member of the Geeks Corner family Hayley the Hatter! This week’s episode has other news beyond that.…
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ABC to Present The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live
ABC is bringing The Little Mermaid to live television. The Disney animated 1989 classic will be performed during a live 2 hour musical event. The story of Ariel’s quest to gain her legs and fall in love with her prince will include animation accompanied by live-action performances from a cast of celebrity performers. This isn’t an entirely new…
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Jennifer Morrison Will Not Return To Once Upon A Time
Jennifer Morrison, who has played Emma Swan for six seasons on Once Upon A Time, said she will not return to the role as a regular if the show gets renewed. She broke the news via her Instagram feed, and expressed how much she has enjoyed the show. She felt it was time to move…
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Freeform Orders Full Season of Marvel’s New Warriors with Squirrel Girl
New Warriors has had several iterations of comics in Marvel Comics. Much of them have been about super heroes that are trying to make their way in the world, and this world has the likes of the Avengers in it. Many times they’ve been costumed heroes with great power, but not much responsibility. Marvel Television…
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A Muppet Family Christmas
There are many different holiday specials to help celebrate the Christmas season. One of these that may not get as much notice as some others is A Muppet Family Christmas. In this program, Fozzie Bear brings the Muppets home to his mother’s farm for Christmas. As with all Muppets shows, things end up being a bit crazy…
