Tag: Disney+
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The Proud Family Cast And Creative Team Reunited For NAACP’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival
Keke Palmer to Join Cast of Upcoming Disney+ Original Series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” BURBANK, Calif. (August 6, 2020) – Today, the cast and executive producers of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” participated in a virtual reunion during the NAACP’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival. Moderated by Keke Palmer, who announced that…
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Disney+ Releases Official Trailer for Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Disney+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming release, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe. The movie premieres on Disney+ on Friday, August 28th. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe Official Trailer Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe Description “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace…
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Muppets Are Back, Luca’s Coming! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1044 (#515)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! Each week we talk about the things we want to geek out about because it’s good to be a geek, especially a Disney geek! This week is no exception. Throughout the course of the show, the geeks chat about the earnings report from The Walt Disney Company. This…
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Disney Releasing Mulan on Disney+ in September
Disney will be releasing Mulan on Disney+ starting on September 4th. The announcement came today on an earnings call from Bob Chapek. This comes after the film has seen its release date moved multiple times due to the impact of COVID-19. When it is released on September 4th, Mulan will be available for a premium…
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Howard – A Beautiful Documentary About a Beautiful Life – Review by Mr. DAPs
There are some people in life that you just wish you could have met… just once. You know that they are special because of what they’ve done or what they’ve created. Then you learn more about them and are glad your paths never crossed. Other people, you meet and realize that what you found to…
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A Conversation About HOWARD with Director Don Hahn, the New Disney+ Documentary with the Only Person Who Could Make It.
Next week Howard will be arriving on Disney+. This is the story of Howard Ashman, the lyricist behind the music of Disney animated classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Recently, DAPS MAGIC had the opportunity to sit down (via zoom) with director Don Hahn and several other news organizations to chat…
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Alan Menken Reveals Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast Prequel Title
Disney+ continues to add more and more original content since it launched last November. One of the new shows that is being worked on is a prequel for Beauty and the Beast that will follow Gaston and LaFou. It has been known that Luke Evans and Josh Gad will be returning for this series that…
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Disney+ Now Has Character Icons for The Muppets!
Today Muppets NOW! arrived on Disney+. However, this show isn’t the only Muppet offering to arrive on Disney+. Ten new icons are now available for Disney+ subscribers to use as their icons for Disney’s streaming service. They include: Kermit Miss Piggy Fozzie Bear Gonzo Animal Pepe the Prawn Beaker Swedish Chef Janice Scooter Here is…
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Muppets NOW! Brings the Charm and Zaniness of Muppets to Disney+
Muppets NOW! is now streaming on Disney+. The return of The Muppets is a welcome one as they bring the charm and craziness back the small screen as Kermit and the gang try to put up a new Muppet series for streaming. Of course, nothing goes write and everything is sent into a tizzy. Muppets…
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Black Beauty Coming to Disney+ with Kate Winslet and Mackenzie Foy
Academy Award®-Winning Kate Winslet Voices the Role of Black Beauty Movie Adaptation of Classic Story Stars Mackenzie Foy, Iain Glen and Claire Forlani BURBANK, Calif. (July 29, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that a contemporary adaptation of Anna Sewell’s classic 19th century novel, “Black Beauty” will premiere on the streaming service later this year. Black Beauty…
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Happy Christmas in July! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1043 (#514)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! It’s Christmas in July and there are few things happier than Christmas so the geeks decided it is worth celebrating! Along with talking about Christmas, the geeks also spend some time talking about the Emmy nominations for Disney+ today, specifically the 15 nominations that The Mandalorian garnered! As…
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The Mandalorian Earns 15 Emmy Nominations
This morning’s Emmy nominations found The Mandalorian getting quite a lot of attention. At the end of the day, the Disney+ Star Wars series brought in 15 Emmy nominations. This contributed to the 19 Emmy nominations that Disney+ gathered, making it the most successful streaming service in gathering Emmy nominations. Emmy nominations for The Mandalorian included:…
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Disney+ Gives First Look at Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe at Comic-Con@Home Panel
SNEAK PEEK OF DISNEY+’s “PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE: CANDACE AGAINST THE UNIVERSE” FROM COMIC-CON@HOME PANEL The cast and creative team of Disney+’s out-of-this-world animated movie “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” participated in a virtual Comic-Con@Home panel, hosted by San Diego Comic-Con, on Saturday, July 25. Stars Ashley Tisdale (Candace), Vincent Martella (Phineas), Maulik Pancholy (Baljeet) and Dee Bradley…
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Disney+ Debuts New Sneak Peeks at Upcoming Docuseries Marvel’s 616
Today, Disney+ shared two exclusive sneak peek clips from the upcoming new original anthology docuseries, “Marvel’s 616.” The first clip is from the episode “Higher, Further, Faster” directed by actor/director Gillian Jacobs, which shines a light on the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics and how they found ways to tell stories of representation and inclusion. The…
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New Trailer and Poster Released by Disney+ for Black is King, a Film by Beyoncé
BURBANK, Calif. (July 19, 2020) — Today, Parkwood Entertainment and Disney+ released the new trailer and poster for “Black Is King,” a film by 24-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, which will premiere globally on July 31, 2020, streaming on Disney+. The new film based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” will premiere two weeks…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in August!
Since launching in November 2019, Disney+ has continued to add programs to its library for fans to enjoy. This has included movies, shows, musicals, and other special programming. August will continue this trend as Disney+ adds more titles to its library. Here is a look at what will be coming to Disney+ in August. Some…
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Original Documentary Howard to Debut on Disney+ on August 7
For many fans of Disney animation, there has been a documentary that has been highly anticipated. Directed by Don Hahn, Howard is the story of Howard Ashman. Ashman was the incredible lyricist behind movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin. He also created the musical The Little Shop of Horrors. While…
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New Season of National Geographic’s Weird But True! Coming to Disney+!
BURBANK, Calif. (July 15, 2020) – “Weird But True!,” from National Geographic, comes to Disney+ on Friday, August 14, and things this season get even weirder! Children’s entertainers and educators Charlie Engelman and Carly Ciarrocchi host the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series and this time, they’re embarking on even more imaginative and strange adventures to reveal surprising and interesting facts about the world.…
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New Muppets Now Video Call Trailer Released by Disney+ Along with Joe the Legal Weasel-Approved Press Release
A new trailer has hit the internet for Muppets Now ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on July 31st. In this trailer, the Muppets hop on a video call together to discuss the new show. One Muppet they may not be so excited to see is Joe the Legal Weasel… their legal counselor who has…
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Disney+ Honored by American Council of the Blind for Achievement in Audio Description
Disney+ has received the 2020 Achievement Award in Audio Description from the American Council of the Blind (ACB), a United States-based organization that strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. The streaming service was honored for its commitment to adding audio description tracks…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for Rogue Trip
Disney+ has released a new trailer and images for the upcoming National Geographic program Rogue Trip. This new original series will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on Friday, July 24th. It will follow the adventures of Bob and Mack Woodruff as they go to countries and territories that are known for being a bit rogue.…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You Hosted by Robin Roberts Coming to Disney+ on July 10th
BURBANK, Calif. (July 9, 2020) — One week after premiering “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, Disney+ will release a new special conversation “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You,” exclusively on Friday, July 10. Hosted by ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You”…
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First Trailer for The One and Only Ivan Released Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
Disney has released the first trailer, key art, and images for The One and Only Ivan. This movie, based on the book by Katherine Applegate, tells the story of a silverback gorilla who discovers life isn’t defined by where you are or what you are going through but instead by friendship and courage to move…