Tag: Disney+
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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…
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No More Waiting For It – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is an exciting week as Disney begins to reopen its parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. This weekend also saw the arrival of Hamilton on Disney+. The geeks chat about both of these exciting things. This week also found some fun movie news coming out. An update…
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Disney+ Gets 64% Lift in Downloads Thanks to Hamilton
This weekend Disney+ released the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Originally the film was purchased with the intent for it to be released on the silver screen. However, with the impacts of the coronavirus, the musical’s release was moved from the big screen to home screens via Disney+. The release date was also pushed forward. After spending…
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VIDEO: “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation
Disney has released a Hamilton panel from Essence Festival. This features a conversation with “The Schuyler Sisters,” Phillipa Soo, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jasmine Cephas Jones from Hamilton. The popular Broadway show was released with the original cast over the weekend on Disney+. Check out the conversation below. “The Schuyler Sisters” Essence Festival Conversation Hamilton Description “Hamilton”…
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Disney+ Does Not Throw Away Its Shot With Hamilton – Review by Mr. DAPs
Hamilton, the hit Broadway musical that was both written and starred Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now streaming on Disney+. Since the first premier at the Public Theater in February 2015, it has been incredibly popular. This musical telling of the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is described as “America then, as told by America…
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Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe to Premiere on Disney+
Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe will be appearing exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, August 28. Ahead of the release, all of the episodes of Phineas and Ferb will be aired on DisneyXD starting on August 25. For those who don’t want to wait, all episodes of Phineas and Ferb, along with…
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Cast of Hamilton to Host Twitter Watch Party on Disney+
The cast of Hamilton will be hosting a twitter watch party on the opening day of Hamilton on Disney+. During this watch party, the cast of Hamilton will be tweeting along as part of the festivities of the show arriving on Disney+. The announcement came from twitter earlier today. Those who want to be a…
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A New Mountain – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1039 (#510)
Welcome to a big episode of GEEKS CORNER! Just before the show began, Tokyo Disney Resort reopened the gates to the parks there. This comes a week after it was announced that the parks at the Disneyland Resort would NOT be reopening on July 17th. In other news, Splash Mountain is being rethemed to have…
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Disney+ Heats Up With “Summer Movie Nights” Featuring Brand New Original Movies And Blockbuster Hits
Marquee New Additions Dropping Every Friday Include: “X-Men”, “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), and “The Greatest Showman” BURBANK, Calif. (June 29, 2020) – This summer, set a date with Disney+ for “Summer Movie Nights” featuring a sizzling lineup of brand new original and newly announced family favorite movies coming to the service. Beginning Friday, July 3…
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Black is King Visual Album From Beyonce Coming to Disney+ on July 31st!
BEYONCÉ WRITES, DIRECTS AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCES VISUAL ALBUM “BLACK IS KING” New film is based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift” Teaser for the visual album is now available Disney+ to Premiere the Visual Album Globally on July 31, 2020 BURBANK, Calif. (June 27, 2020) – Parkwood Entertainment, in association with Disney+, announced and debuted…
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Muppets Now Trailer Released Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
The Muppets have released a new trailer head of their new show, Muppets Now, arriving on Disney+ on July 31st. Along with the trailer, there are a new images as well of the show. This show is an unscripted six-series starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang. Muppets Now Official Trailer…
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Disney+ Sets 15th September as Launch Date for Eight More European Countries
LONDON (June 23, 2020) — The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment has set 15thSeptember as the launch date for Disney+ in eight markets across Western and Northern Europe. Pricing has also been confirmed per market. The streaming service will launch in Portugal, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Belgium and Luxembourg on 15th September…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2
Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 will be arriving on Disney+ on Friday, June 26. Ahead of this six-episode documentary series arrival on Disney’s streaming service, a trailer has been shared. This documentary series will take a behind the scenes look at how the number one animated film of all time was brought to life.…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases New Animated Disney Musical Set in Colombia
Lin-Manuel Miranda is working on another Disney animated feature. While on Good Morning America (GMA) talking about the upcoming Hamilton release on Disney+, Miranda shared about another project he is working on. During his time in quarantine, Miranda has been working with Disney on a new animated musical that is set in Colombia. Byron Howard…
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Bob And Mack Woodruff Embark On A Journey Around The Globe In Disney+ Original Series “Rogue Trip”
Complete Six-Part Series from National Geographic Begins Streaming July 24 BURBANK, Calif. (June 18, 2020) – Taking viewers on a globetrotting adventure with ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff and his son Mack, the Disney+ original series “Rogue Trip” will premiere with all episodes available on Friday, July 24. The six-part show from National Geographic follows…
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Official Hamilton Trailer Released Ahead of Disney+ Premiere
The official trailer for Hamilton has been released ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on July 3. The show was filmed live on stage with the original cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016 and was originally planned to come to the big screen. Now, ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service, a trailer has…
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Disney+ Streaming Service No Longer Offering Free Trials
Since the Disney+ streaming service launched November 12, the giant has passed more than 50 million paid subscribers. This week, fans have noticed that Disney has removed the button from the seven-day free trial on their website log-in, which may be linked to the success they have seen this year. It could also be in…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in July!
Since launching in November 2019, Disney+ has continued to add content and subscribers. Each month, more titles are added to Disney’s streaming service. July will be no exception. In fact, July will have some incredible titles being added. A highlight for many will be the addition of Hamilton on July 3, Solo: A Star Wars…
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The One and Only Ivan to Premiere on Disney+ in August
Unforgettable Tale about One Very Special Gorilla Directed by Thea Sharrock Features the Voices of Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren and Stars Bryan Cranston BURBANK, Calif. (June 12, 2020) — The Walt Disney Studios announced today that the heartwarming adventure “The One and Only Ivan,” an adaptation of the bestselling, award-winning book about…
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Disney+ Original “Diary Of A Future President” Returns For A Second Season
Hit Series From CBS Television Studios and Gina Rodriguez’s I Can And I Will Productions Receives 10-Episode Order BURBANK, Calif. (May 29, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the popular scripted series, “Diary of a Future President” has been renewed for a second season. From CBS Television Studios and I Can and I Will Productions,…
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New Leadership, More Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are some fairly large stories that DAPS MAGIC covered. The week began with the announcement that Josh D’Amaro had been promoted to Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this promotion, there were several other changes in leadership around Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With…
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ZENIMATION Arrives on Disney+ Offering an Animated Soundscape Experience
“ZENIMATION is a tribute to the visual and sound artists who have created Walt Disney Animation Studios’ legacy of films.” Today Disney+ debuted a new series of animated-short form soundscape experiences in the form of ZENIMATION. This 10-episode series offers a different approach to animation. It offers scenes from different animated Disney movies with just…
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Muppets Now Arriving on Disney+ in July!
Today Disney+ revealed that Muppets Now will be arriving on Disney+ on July 31st. The news came as Disney+ celebrates #streamingday. This new Muppet show will be arriving in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and India on this day. It will be an unscripted series with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and…
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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…