Tag: Press Release
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‘Music by John Williams’ Director: A Tribute to the ‘Timeless Nature’ of His Work
Fans of Disney Legend and five-time Academy Award® winner John Williams will soon be able to learn the backstory of how the composer created the iconic scores for such beloved franchises as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and many other classic films in the new documentary Music by John Williams when it hits Disney+ and select theaters this Friday.…
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‘Disneyland’ on ABC: An Entertainment Inflection Point 70 Years Later
70 years ago this Sunday, Walt Disney greeted viewers in their homes across America as the host of the first episode of Disneyland — a series later known as The Magical World of Disney, amongst other names — on ABC. From the start, he offered viewers the opportunity to share in his “latest and greatest dream:” Disneyland, the…
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Behind the Music of ‘Agatha All Along’ with Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Read about the magic behind the music in ‘Agatha All Along.’
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast Shares Lessons Learned Ahead of Season 4
Season 4 of Abbott Elementary is one for the books. “Each season has been better than the last, and I think that is because we all feel so comfortable with each other now,” Chris Perfetti, who plays sixth grade history teacher Jacob Hill, said in August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®. “We all…
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2024 MLB Wild Card Series Exclusively on ESPN Platforms Was Most-Watched Ever
The MLB Wildcard Series game 3 is the most watched game on ESPN platforms since 2021.
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results Via Q&A Webcast
The fourth quarter and fiscal full year results will be discussed by Disney executives on November 14th.
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‘Sunday Night Baseball’ on ESPN Has Most-Watched Season in Five Years
ESPN generated its most-watched season of Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One in five years.
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Disney Florida License Plates Raise $3 Million for Make-A-Wish
The Walt Disney World specialty license plate just hit a huge fundraising milestone! With 100% of the proceeds from plate sales going directly to Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida, more than $3 million has now been raised for children facing critical illnesses and their families. “My heart lights up every time I drive because I…
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The Walt Disney Company Makes History with Record-Breaking 60 Emmy® Awards
The Walt Disney Company proudly announces a record-breaking 60 wins for the 76th Emmy® Awards.
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DIRECTV and The Walt Disney Company Reach Agreement in Principle for Distribution of Disney’s Linear Networks and Direct-to-Consumer Services
All Channels Immediately Restored to DIRECTV Satellite, Streaming, and U-verse Customers.
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Disney+ Shares Photos from U.K. Screening Event for Marvel Television’s ‘Agatha All Along’
Stars Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke and Head Writer/Director Jac Schaeffer Attended the Themed Event.
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Empowering Young Readers: Disney Author, Honorary Disney VoluntEARS Assemble Nearly 7,000 Reading Kits for Kids
Books have a remarkable way of expanding the imagination and igniting a lifelong love of learning. The magic of reading can inspire people to dream big, build their talents and skills, and become who they imagine they can be. To nurture early readers, Disney collaborated with nonprofit First Book, Disney Publishing author Ryan March and…
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Elton John, R.J. Cutler and David FurnishElton John Attend World Premiere of ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’
Tonight, Disney+ celebrated the world premiere of “Elton John: Never Too Late” at the Toronto International Film Festival. Star Elton John, along with directors R.J. Cutler and David Furnish were in attendance.
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Grammy® Award-Winning Artist Coco Jones Featured In All-New Music Video For Reimagined Song From Disney’s “The Princess And The Frog”
Coco Jones released a rendition of the beloved anthem, “Almost There,” as part of the Disney Princess “Create Your World” campaign BURBANK, Calif., August 29, 2024 – In celebration of World Princess Week, Disney in collaboration with Grammy® Award-winning artist Coco Jones have released an all-new music video featuring a reimagined version of the enduring…
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‘What’s to Happen All Happened Before’: Inside 60 Magical Years of ‘Mary Poppins’
Sixty years ago today, Walt Disney brought to life one of literature’s most beloved and delightful heroines: Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins (1964) would not only become one of the world’s most delightful motion picture spectacles, winning multiple Academy Awards® (including Best Actress for Mary Poppins herself, Disney Legend Julie Andrews), but it would go on to showcase…
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How Disney’s ‘Descendants’ Franchise Cast a Spell on Global Audiences
Descendants: The Rise of Red, garnered 6.7 million views in its first three days of streaming—making it the most-viewed DCOM premiere ever on Disney+.
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Minnie Mouse Goes Higher, Further, Faster in Marvel & Disney: What If…? Minnie Became Captain Marvel #1
This November, the next Marvel and Disney mashup comic adventure arrives in MARVEL & DISNEY: WHAT IF…? MINNIE BECAME CAPTAIN MARVEL #1!
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‘A Whole New Sound’ — New Album of Reimagined Hit Disney Songs — Tracklist and Release Date Revealed
Mickey Mouse and his friends are thrilled to announce New Found Glory’s “Part of Your World” as the next single and video from the highly anticipated album, A Whole New Sound. Additionally, they have unveiled the full tracklist for the collection, set for release on September 6, as well as the kick-off for vinyl pre-orders that are…
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‘Alien: Romulus’ Director: New Film Is ‘Above All Things, a Horror Movie’
‘Alien: Romulus’ director Fede Alvarez talks about the newest film in the franchise.
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Eugene Levy and Dan Levy to Host the ‘76th Emmy Awards’ on ABC
Father and son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Leven will be hosting the Emmy Awards together on ABC!
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ESPN & ABC’s 2024-25 Releases NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
ESPN and ABC today, in conjunction with the NBA, unveiled their 2024-25 regular season broadcast schedule.
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Disney Entertainment Reveals Packed Lineup at D23
The world-class storytelling engines of The Walt Disney Company took center stage at the Honda Center during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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The Walt Disney Company and ESPN Reach Landmark 11-Year Media Rights Extension with the NBA and WNBA
The Walt Disney Company and ESPN has reached a media rights extension deal with the NBA and WNBA for 11 years.
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‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ Is Disney Branded Television’s Biggest Movie Premiere Ever on Disney+
Descendants: The Rise of Red—the fourth installment in the mega-hit Descendants franchise—cast a spell on audiences over the weekend, becoming the most viewed DCOM movie premiere from Disney Branded Television ever on Disney+, with 6.7 million views in its first three days streaming. The music-driven film follows Red, the Queen of Hearts’ rebellious daughter, and Chloe, Cinderella’s…