Tag: ESPN
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Disney+ Nears 100 Million Subscribers
During its quarterly earnings report The Walt Disney Company shared that as of January 2, 2021 Disney+ had garnered 94.9 million subscribers. This came just ahead of the arrival of Wandavision on Disney+. It also means that Disney’s streaming service is within striking distance of 100 million subscribers and has reached its four year subscription goal…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Disney Bundle
Although this Valentine’s Day may look a little different than in years past, February 14th is always a special time to celebrate love with your favorite stories streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Along with the recently announced addition of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella coming to the service on Friday, February 12, Disney+ offers heartwarming…
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Disney Introduces New Hulu Ad-Free Plan With The Disney Bundle
The Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, now has a new option. With this new bundle, Hulu can now be viewed ad-free. This ad-free bundle prices at $18.99 per month and can be purchased on the Disney plus website. This is a new option for The Disney Bundle which before only allowed Hulu…
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The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137M Paid Subscriptions across its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance; Increases Paid Subscriptions Target to 300-350M by 2024
Company Announces Target of 100+ New Titles Per Year for Disney+ and Reveals Vast Slate of Incredible Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Star to Launch in Select Overseas Markets in February 2021 As A Fully-Integrated part of Disney+, with its Own Brand Tile and a Wide Array of General Entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Overall First-Look Deal with Colin Kaepernick
The Walt Disney Company today announced an overall first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick’s production arm Ra Vision Media. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and will provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers.…
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ESPN+ to Stream PGA TOUR Featured Hole Coverage Each Weekend Through Culmination of 2020 FedExCup Playoffs
Live coverage of two featured holes from PGA TOUR LIVE on Saturdays and Sundays in 2020 12 PGA TOUR events this season, beginning with Charles Schwab Challenge this weekend New agreement comes ahead of PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ launching in 2022 Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices ESPN+…
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Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of Peyton’s Places on ESPN+
Emmy-nominated series produced by NFL Films and ESPN+ will return with 15 new episodes Expected to debut Thanksgiving weekend and culminate Super Bowl weekend Peyton Manning will return to host a second season of the popular and Emmy-nominated football-themed docuseries Peyton’s Places this fall, exclusively on ESPN+. The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football’s…
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NBA In Talks to Resume Regular Season at Walt Disney World Resort
It is no secret that the world has put many major events on hold. As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown, many major establishments made important calls to keep everyone safe. On March 11, the NBA indefinitely postponed the rest of the 2019-2020 season, but now the association is in talks to continue the season at…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in May!
Since arriving in November 2019, Disney+ has grown drastically in subscribers and also in offerings. Each month it continues to add more programming on Disney’s streaming service. In May, there will be multiple offerings coming from across the Disney portfolios and also some Disney+ original programming. Take a look below at what is being released…
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Disney and Target Team Up to Launch FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE
Disney and Target are coming together to present FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE. This aims to bring more entertainment with less interruptions to families as they are staying home. FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE began on April 10th and will continue through May 1st. Different movies will be presented on ESPN, Freeform and FX. These include family favorites like…
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A Return to Walt Disney World – Monday Memories
With the temporary closure of Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, my regular column ‘Sunday Recap Report’ is on hold. But don’t worry, because we can still share some of the fun we’ve had throughout the years visiting the Parks. Welcome to ‘Monday Memories!’ I will share with you a memory of Park visits from the…
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New Special Look at Marvel Studios’ Black Widow Released Along With Legacy Featurette
Football fans watching the National Championship game between Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers on ESPN on Monday night were also given the opportunity to see a new special look at Marvel Studios’ upcoming Black Widow movie. Along with this TV spot, Marvel Studios also released a featurette looking into the legacy of the character.…
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Exclusively on ESPN+: Detail with Peyton Manning Breaks Down Saints QB Drew Brees
Manning analyzes Brees’ successful return from thumb surgery vs. Arizona Cardinals in Week 8; Exclusively on ESPN+, available on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices In the newest episode of the NFL edition of Detail, legendary quarterback Peyton Manning examines the Week 8 return of New Orleans QB Drew Brees, who played his first game since…
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The Boardroom Returns with Special “Free Agency Frenzy” Episode Featuring Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith
NBA superstar/entrepreneur breaks down the free agency spectacle with ESPN’s First Take commentator; Special episode available now exclusively on ESPN+; Season 2 to premiere in February; Subscribe to ESPN+ on the ESPN App, ESPN.com and connected TV devices Aspecial “Free Agency Frenzy” episode of The Boardroom, produced by NBA star Kevin Durant’s Thirty Five Ventures and ESPN+,…
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Final Trailer For Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to Debut on ESPN’s Monday Night Football!
The Skywalker Saga’s final trailer will debut on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 21st, during halftime of the National Football League (NFL) game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. The game starts at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT. Tickets for STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER will also go on sale…
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ESPN Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Record Ratings
Live sports have been a cornerstone of ESPN’s programming since September 7, 1979, when the network’s first viewers tuned in to watch a professional slo-pitch softball game between the Kentucky Bourbons and the Milwaukee Schlitzes. To commemorate its 40th anniversary, ESPN has launched a multiplatform lineup of content spotlighting the network’s biggest moments, including a…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce Comprehensive Distribution Agreement
New Multi-Year Deal Delivers Full Suite of Sports, News and Entertainment Networks from Walt Disney Television and ESPN to Spectrum Customers Contemplates Future Distribution of Hulu, ESPN+, and Upcoming Disney+ Streaming Services Will Distribute ACC Network at Launch on August 22 Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2019 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company…
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50 Haunted Years – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot happening at the Disneyland Resort and beyond! Things start with ending of the Disneyland Resort 2019 All-American College Band season. This week also had the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion. Both were covered extensively by the DAPS MAGIC team. In…
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Disney Announces Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu Bundle Will Be $12.99
Starting on November 12th, Disney will have a bundle of its three streaming services Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. This bundle will be $12.99 per month. The announcement came today by Bob Iger during an investors call. The news of this bundle had been hinted at previously but confirmation did not arrive until today. The three…
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Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu Brings Streaming Magic to Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
Disney+ to Give First Public Preview of App Experience, Star-Studded Hall D23 Showcase Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, and Sneak Peek Screening of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series BURBANK, Calif. (July 30, 2019) – For the first time ever, three of Disney’s signature streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, will showcase their variety…
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The Walt Disney Company’s Portfolio of Brands Receives 116 Emmy® Nominations
(July 17, 2019) Yesterday, nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards were announced from the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Walt Disney Television received 95 nominations, with FX receiving 32, led by Fosse/Verdonand Pose; 15 nods were given to National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD; and Disney Channel received…
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With Disney In Charge, Expect More Original Content From Hulu
Hulu CEO Randy Freer has indicated the direction Hulu’s programming will be taking since Disney has taken complete control over the streaming service. That direction will include more original content. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Freer said, “When you look at the capacity inside of the Walt Disney Company to create content, the…
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Find your Perfect Tailgating Pairing at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Fall is back and so is Monday night football! Our friends over at 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival are hosting the seminar to help you perfect your tailgating parties! The program, which will run through select Mondays in the festival, will run 45 minutes and will walk guests through the art of pairing…
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It’s a Dandy Time for Dads this Father’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort is the place to give Dad the special treatment this Father’s Day. Day or night, it’s all about celebrating Dads, husbands and all the special guys who deserve the very best on their special day. DAYTIME WITH DAD If Dad’s an adrenaline junkie, start the day…