Tag: Disney+
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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+…
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Here’s a Look at What is Coming to Disney+ in June!
Since launching in November, Disney+ has continued to consistently add new content to this new streaming service. It has content from Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, Disneynature, and more. June will continue to see more content being added to Disney+. Highlights will include the premiere of Artemis Fowl along with Walt & El…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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Making of “Frozen 2” Series Coming to Disney Plus
“Frozen” fans were surprised in March when the digital and streaming release date for “Frozen 2” was moved up because of stay at home orders due to the Coronavirus. And now, Disney is expanding the “Frozen” universe even more in a very different way. The latest expansion to the world of sisters Elsa and Anna…
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Disney+ is Where it Happens – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1032 (#503)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks have a lot of ground to cover. It starts off with the news that Hamilton is arriving on Disney+ in July. The geeks talk about how this will be received and if it will be censored for Disney’s streaming service. Shanghai Disneyland is now…
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National Geographic’s ‘The Right Stuff’ To Premiere on Disney+ This Fall
Disney+ Original Scripted Series Is an Adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s Bestseller, Recounting Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race From Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Are Executive Producers; Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) Is Executive Producer and Showrunner URBANK, Calif. (May 5, 2020) – Disney+ announced today…
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series From Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
Supernatural Series Hails from 20th Century Fox Television BURBANK, Calif. (May 7, 2020) – Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series “Just Beyond” from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps”), was created by…
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Reopening Begins – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we quickly cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there was a lot of ground to cover. The biggest news came from an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. Out of this came the news that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening this…
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Temuera Morrison to Portray Boba Fett in Season Two of The Mandalorian
Temuera Morrison, most known in the Star Wars universe for portraying Jango Fett in 2002’s Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Now, he is returning to the Star Wars universe for the second season of The Mandalorian on Disney+. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Temuera Morrison will be taking up the helmet and return as Boba Fett. Boba…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 50 Years of The Walt Disney Archives
FILM CRITIC AND HISTORIAN LEONARD MALTIN HONORS THE REVERED WORK OF THE ARCHIVES IN PRESERVING MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF DISNEY TREASURES PLUS, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR DON HAHN PREVIEWS HIS NEW DISNEY+ FILM HOWARD, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH KERMIT THE FROG AND MISS PIGGY, AND SIR KENNETH BRANAGH, DAME JUDI DENCH, AND JOSH GAD PREVIEW ARTEMIS…
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Disney+ Nearing 5 Year Projections in 6 Months with 54.5 Million Subscribers
This week The Walt Disney Company held its earnings call to discuss the first three months of 2020. As was expected, the company is taking a fairly substantial financial hit due to the coronavirus. In fact, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that the company has taken a $1.4 billion hit to its profit. However, not…
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New Avatars Released for Disney+ Profiles
This week in celebration of Star Wars Day, new avatars were released for Disney+ user profiles. It should come as no surprise that these characters are all Star Wars characters. Darth Maul Jabba the Hutt Bo Katan D-O Captain Rex Porg 332nd Trooper Here is a look at the new avatars you can use on Disney+.…
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The Magic of Props Comes to Life in Prop Culture on Disney+
Prop Culture is now streaming on Disney+. In this docuseries, host and prop collector Dan Lanigan explores movie props behind some classic Disney films. This is a journey that isn’t just about props, but also the magic that they were a part of in the movies they were in. Lanigan is joined by filmmakers, cast,…
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Disney+ Celebrates Throwbacks Week With Some Favorite Thowback Suggestions
Disney+ is celebrating Throwback Week this week! As they do this, they are inviting fans to take blast back to the days of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As fans take these walks down memory lane, they are encouraged to share their…
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Arriving on Disney+ On May the 4th
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be arriving on Disney+ on May the 4th. Disney made the announcement today that the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga will be coming exclusively to its streaming service months early. This is the final movie of nine in the Skywalker Saga that began with Star Wars: A…