Tag: Press Release
-
‘Elemental’ Is the Most Viewed Movie Premiere on Disney+ of 2023
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental made its streaming debut in a blaze of glory. Elemental is the most watched movie premiere of the year on Disney+ and among its Top 10 movie premieres of all time, earning 26.4 million views in its first five days of streaming. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, and executive produced by…
-
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and ChargeSpot Announce Strategic Alliance with In-Park Power Bank Rental Service
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is proud to announce its new, multi-year corporate alliance with ChargeSpot, a leading shared power bank rental service company. This strategic collaboration signifies a notable milestone for both organizations, facilitating an enhanced guest experience at the resort. To commemorate the alliance, ChargeSpot is launching two…
-
How ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Takes 20th Century Studios’ Agatha Christie Franchise in a Daring New Direction
Today, 20th Century Studios releases A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller based upon Agatha Christie’s novel Hallowe’en Party. It’s the third film in the $490 million film franchise that began with Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and continued with Death on the Nile (2022). Kenneth Branagh returns as director, producer, and star of the latest installment, from a…
-
Hulu Launches ‘Top 15 Today’ List for Most Popular Films and TV Shows
Hulu has an extensive library of hit films and TV shows that includes The Bear, Schitt’s Creek, Only Murders in the Building, The Kardashians, Family Guy, Prey, and Modern Family. The service has so much, in fact, that viewers are always on the hunt for new shows and films to enjoy. Now, Hulu is making it a little easier to find out…
-
Hulu’s Huluween And Disney+’s Hallowstream Are The Perfect Pair For Halloween Fun And Frights
Trailers Now Available for “Goosebumps,” “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats,” and “Appendage”Hulu’s Huluween Line-Up Includes the Streaming Debuts of Highly-Anticipated Titles Including “American Horror Stories,” “The Boogeyman,” “No One Will Save You,” “The Mill,” and many othersDisney+’s Hallowstream Celebrates the Season with the Streaming Premieres of the hit film, Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” and Marvel Studios’ “Werewolf by…
-
ESPN Delivers Its Most-Watched ‘Monday Night Football’ Game Ever with More Than 22.6 Million Viewers
ESPN’s 2023 Monday Night Football season debut was a record breaker, as more than 22.6 million viewers watched the Buffalo Bills at the New York Jets across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+, NFL+, and ESPN Deportes. The viewership surpasses the 2009 Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings game, which featured Hall of Famer Brett Favre vs. his former…
-
‘Dashing Through the Snow” to Debut on Disney+ in November
“DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW” STARRING LIL REL HOWERY, CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES, AND TEYONAH PARRIS TO DEBUT NOVEMBER 17, 2023, EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ BURBANK, Calif. (September 12, 2023) – The original family holiday comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” starring Lil Rel Howery, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Teyonah Parris, will debut November 17, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. “Dashing…
-
The Art of Restoring 27 Classic Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts
This past summer, Disney+ began debuting a collection of 27 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios shorts, ranging from classics to lesser known titles. A new batch will roll out this week—including Trolley Troubles (1927); All Wet (1927); The Barn Dance (1929); Playful Pluto (1934); Mickey’s Kangaroo (1935); Merbabies (1938); Bone Trouble (1940); and Pluto, Junior (1942)—before the final installment of shorts arrives on Friday, October 6. It’s an important passion project,…
-
Shanghai Disney Resort Announces New Hotel Expansion
Shanghai, August 31, 2023 – Construction officially commenced today on the development of Shanghai Disney Resort’s third themed hotel, a new expansion that will further cultivate the highly popular resort’s credentials as a multi-day tourism destination. Positioned as a deluxe hotel with 400 rooms, when opened the new hotel will join the elegant 420-room Shanghai Disneyland…
-
Hulu + Live TV: How To Watch Disney Entertainment Networks and Stations Including ESPN Without a Cable Subscription
This Labor Day weekend has been a frustrating one for millions of Spectrum cable subscribers. Instead of enjoying major sporting events such as the return of college football and the US Open, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels like ABC were blacked out due to a dispute between Spectrum’s parent company—Charter Communications—and Disney Entertainment. Unfortunately, the dispute…
-
Get Together with Friends During Duffy Month and Celebrate Halloween as Fall Returns to Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, August 22, 2023 – The cool, crisp breeze, the golden leaves, and the sweet smell of osmanthus in the air can only mean one thing — the arrival of the fall season and a calendar packed with excitement at Shanghai Disney Resort! This year, fall is back at the resort starting September through November, welcoming…
-
New Featurette Released as “Ahsoka” Arrives on Disney+
DISNEY+ CELEBRATES “STAR WARS: AHSOKA” PREMIERE WITH NEW FEATURETTE SPECIAL ACCESS “AHSOKA” MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE FOR U.S. DISNEY+ SUBSCRIBERS ON SHOPDISNEY The First Two Episodes of “Star Wars: Ahsoka” Are Now Streaming on Disney+ Today, Disney+ shared “Rebel Crew,” an exciting new featurette, to celebrate the launch of Lucasfilm’s newest series “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” which…
-
Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series, Specials and Shorts at ‘Disney Junior & Friends Playdate’ Event
TOP PRESCHOOL BRAND DISNEY JUNIOR MAKES MAJOR NEW SERIES, SPECIALS AND CAST ANNOUNCEMENTS AT ‘DISNEY JUNIOR & FRIENDS PLAYDATE’ EVENT AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK New Projects – New Iteration of Flagship Series ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ to Debut in 2025 – – ‘Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats’ Halloween Special Premieres Oct. 1 – Special…
-
Empire State Building Shines Bright for ABC7’s 75th Anniversary
One New York City institution had its 75th anniversary this week and another helped to celebrate. The NYC landmark and world-famous Empire State Building lit up in ABC7 Eyewitness News blue on Thursday to celebrate the beloved station’s jubilee. New York City Mayor Eric Adams also declared August 10 as “WABC-TV Day” throughout the Big Apple. ABC7 has…
-
Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2023 Cohort
Disney’s UNCF program introduces a new FX-supported scholarship in honor of legendary director John Singleton for students pursuing directing and producing in the next academic year Andscape Rhoden Fellowship and National Geographic Content HBCU Scholarship also added, building on Disney and UNCF’s multi-year legacy of collaboration BURBANK, Calif., August 10, 2023—Today, The Walt Disney Company and…
-
Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Future Plans on Q3 2023 Earnings Call
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, posting revenues of $22.3 billion—a 4% growth from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told analysts on the post-earnings call that “in the eight months since I returned, we’ve undertaken an unprecedented transformation at Disney, and this quarter’s earnings reflect…
-
The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third quarter and nine months ended July 1, 2023. “Our results this quarter are reflective of what we’ve accomplished through the unprecedented transformation we’re undertaking at Disney to restructure the company, improve efficiencies, and restore creativity to the center of our business,” said…
-
ESPN to Launch ESPN BET in a New Agreement with PENN Entertainment
ESPN today announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and…
-
Disney Releases New Trailer for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest”
An exciting new adventure begins today with the release of the official trailer and key art for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.” The all-new animated special from Disney Princess and the LEGO Group will premiere August 18 on Disney+, leading into the World Princess Week celebration. In “LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest,” Tiana,…
-
Walt Disney World Resort Conjures Up Wicked Fun for the Whole Family This Fall
From Halloween parties and a global flavor celebration to a half-marathon Banquet Bash, Walt Disney World bubbles over with family-friendly fall fun LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 2, 2023) – As summer wanes, the fall season ushers in a variety of enticing family experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This year, fan-favorite seasonal celebrations…
-
Shanghai Disney Resort and Dettol Enter Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, August 2, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Dettol, a globally recognized brand for health and hygiene products, announced today that the two companies have embarked on a multi-year resort alliance, designating Dettol as the Official Cleaning and Hygiene Provider of Shanghai Disney Resort. Under the alliance, Dettol will join Shanghai Disney Resort to help…
-
Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Original Peanuts Special, “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie”
Marcie steps into the spotlight in her first-ever special premiering August 18 on Apple TV+ Sometimes, the people who make the biggest difference aren’t the ones who grab the spotlight. In “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” we get to see firsthand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for both…
-
A Day With Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure Teams
It’s already been a year since Marvel Avengers Campus opened its doors, and the Spider-Man W.E.B Adventure attraction welcomed its first recruits. To this day, the Worldwide Engineering Brigade at Avengers Campus invites guests to join forces with Spider-Man in an interactive adventure, thanks to innovative gesture recognition technology. We went to meet the Campus Personnel who…
-
Disney Illusion Island Now Available on Nintendo Switch™
Embark on a Whimsical Journey with Mickey & Friends GLENDALE, CA — July 28 2023 – Today, Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, launch Disney Illusion Island globally, a local cooperative 2D platform adventure video game for up to four players, exclusively for Nintendo Switch™. Experience a brand-new adventure as players join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck…