Tag: Press Release
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend Of $1.00 Per Share
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
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How ‘Skeleton Crew’ Creators Bring a ‘New and Fresh’ Perspective to Star Wars
In Lucasfilm’s new, original, live-action series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, four younglings suddenly find themselves lost in a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy. Set in the era of the New Republic, their adventure begins Monday, December 2, with two episodes on Disney+. In a Q&A head writers Jon Watts and Christopher Ford — who serve as executive producers…
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D23 Announces Expanded Gold Membership Plans and New Exclusive Experiences for 2025
Returning Fan-Favorite Events Include Destination D23 in 2025 Fans Will Have Access to Even More One-of-a-Kind Events, Incredible Premium Offerings, and Customizable Membership Options BURBANK, Calif. – November 25, 2024 – Today, Disney announced a number of exciting enhancements and expansions on the horizon for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, including details about new…
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Disney, ESPN, and the NBA Team Up to Present ‘Dunk the Halls’ – the First Real-Time, Animated NBA Game
Animated Game Airs Live at Noon ET on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+; Traditional Game Presentation on ABC, ESPN, Disney+ and ESPN+ Virtual Presentation of Game Set in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort to Feature Iconic Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Plus Santa Claus and…
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‘Hularious’ Brings Stand-Up Comedy to Hulu
Hulu’s new stand-up comedy brand, Hularious, kicks off with Jim Gaffigan’s new special, The Skinny, on November 22. Touting a different comedian every month, Hulu is putting the “special” back in comedy special. Upcoming comedy specials will include Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood, Jr., Chris Distefano, Bill Burr, and more. In addition, Hulu has launched a curated collection…
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Diving Off the Screen: Masterful ‘Little Mermaid’ Product Art
35 years ago on Sunday, an effervescent young mermaid with a bubbly personality made her debut on the animated feature scene, forever altering the course of Disney animation. The Little Mermaid (1989) marked a return to Disney’s storytelling roots as the first full-length production to draw inspiration from a classic fairy tale in three decades. “This story is…
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Disney Earnings Q4 2024: CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston Highlight Successes of Strategic Efforts This Year
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney CFO Hugh Johnston share the highlights of Disney earnings from the last year.
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2024
The Walt Disney Company has released its fourth quarter and full year earnings report.
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Disney+ Celebrates 5 Years of Streaming With a First Look at its 2025 Slate and Launches All New Subscriber Perks
Never-Before-Seen Footage Showcases the Unrivaled Lineup of Upcoming Original Content Streaming on Hulu on Disney+ for Bundle Subscribers New Disney+ Perks Revealed from Across Disney Just in Time for the Holiday Season In celebration of its fifth anniversary, Disney+ unveiled an action-packed special look at its slate, including highly anticipated series from Marvel, Star Wars,…
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New Clip From ‘An Almost Christmas Story,’ Directed By David Lowery And Produced By Alfonso Cuarón
Animated Holiday Short Available Beginning Nov. 15 on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2024) – See Moon at the top of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in a new clip from Disney Branded Television’s “An Almost Christmas Story.” Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award® winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the…
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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…