Tag: ESPN
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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…
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It’s Official! Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox
December 14, 2017 Disney officially announced that they have come to a deal to acquire 21st Century Fox. Disney have an agreement to acquire the company at $52.4 billion in stock. Shareholders of 21st Century Fox will receive 0.2745 of Disney shares in the acquisition. Disney will also assume a debt of $13.7 billion that…
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Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Stake in BAMTech and Say Goodbye To Netflix
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake…
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Disney Wins in Several Oscars 2017 Categories Including Best Animated Feature
The 89th annual Academy Awards also known as the Oscars has concluded and Disney went away with a few winners. ESPN won in the Documentary Feature category for “O.J. Simpson: Made in America.” On ESPN it was a five part miniseries, but was adapted as a feature length documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival…
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Disney CEO and ESPN Unknown – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #5
It’s time for the top Disney stories countdown for 2016! What were the big stories out of the Mouse House in 2016? We’re counting down what seemed to get the most buzz not just when they appeared in headlines but throughout the year after. We start off with a story that happened not long into…
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Disney Buys Stake In MLB’s BAMTech Streaming Service – So What Now?
Disney, as of August 9, owns a minority stake in the MLB (that’s the official baseball company if you weren’t sure about the acronym) owned streaming service called BAMTech. The 33% is priced at $1 billion and comes with an option to become a majority stakeholder in the future. Disney says they will team with…
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Highlights of the Walt Disney Company Shareholder Meeting
This week executives and shareholders of all ages gathered together in Chicago, Illinois for The Walt Disney Company’s annual shareholder meeting. This meeting is known for being a mix of magic and mayhem as news is shared about the company and then shareholders are allowed to ask questions. This year was no exception to either. Some…
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The Force Was Strong in Downtown Disney for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Viewing
The Force was strong in Downtown Disney for the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Hundreds showed up, bringing with them their lightsabers, to watch this long awaited trailer with other Disney and Star Wars fans. A DJ was on hand for this event that took place during halftime of Monday Night…
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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Poster Released Ahead of Trailer Release
Lucasfilm has unveiled a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster ahead of the release of a new trailer during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 19. The game between New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles begins at 5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EDT. Following the trailer launch during the game, tickets will go on sale for Star Wars: The…
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ESPN & Disney Channel Could be Sold Directly to Consumers One Day Says Disney CEO
Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, told CNBC’s Squack Box on Monday that he could envision a day when the Disney Channel and ESPN is sold directly to consumers. This would be similar to the model being utilized to by HBO. “If we end up seeing more erosion in the so-called multichannel…
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Time to Cheer on Your Disney Side
It is that time of year when everyone is out cheering for their favorite College football team. Disney Parks and ESPN has begun the search for the best college cheer and dance squads. These routines will show your Disney Side as well as spirit for your College. To take part in this contest, please submit…
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All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2013 Old Spice Classic Tournament at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Nationally-ranked Memphis highlights early-season tournament field LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2012) – All eight teams are confirmed for the 2013 Old Spice Classic, to be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kicks Off College Football Season
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 – Nearly 20,000 football fans touched down in Central Florida during Labor Day weekend for the 8thannual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney. Televised live on ESPN, the gridiron battle at the Florida Citrus Bowl saw the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (MEAC) score a…
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Grammy Award-Winning Musician Nelly Writes and Performs Original Song for ESPN’s Bowl Coverage
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ESPN’s exclusive coverage of 33 college football bowl games will feature extensively an original song by two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Nelly. The song, “The Champ,” was written by Nelly specifically for the network’s game and studio shows. It will make its worldwide debut on Saturday, Dec. 17 with an ESPN…
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NBA Season Opens with Christmas Day Showcase on ABC & ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Christmas Day will mark the opening of the 2011-12 NBA season with a special showcase including a blockbuster doubleheader on ABC – a Finals rematch when the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki host the Miami Heat and All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on…
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America’s Youth Athletes Gaining Larger Competition Stage Through ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Expansion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Leading amateur and pro sports venue at Walt Disney World Resort adding new fields and additional lights, digital video boards and audio systems; Changes offer more time and space for competition LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2011) — More than 300,000 youth athletes nationwide will now be able…
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ROBERT A. IGER NAMES GEORGE BODENHEIMER ESPN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, JOHN SKIPPER ESPN PRESIDENT MOVES TO ENSURE STRATEGIC CONTINUITY AND SEAMLESS SUCCESSION AT ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced today that he has named George Bodenheimer Executive Chairman of ESPN, and John Skipper ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, effective January 1, 2012. The moves continue…
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Sixth Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011)— ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-10 teams lead the sixth annual Old Spice Classic field at Walt Disney World…
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cards, Yankees, Mets and Phillies part of marquee Braves schedule that features 18 home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including three under the lights; Disney post-game tradition of kids running the bases continues LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2011) – Some of Major League Baseball’s…
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ESPN Named One of the Top Employers for Women in Cable Industry
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ESPN was named one of the top five programming companies for women to work for in the cable industry, according to a survey conducted by Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). The 2011 WICT PAR Survey was conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management in collaboration with the…