Tag: Press Release
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World-famous Pianist Lang Lang Made His Debut at “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, JANUARY 28, 2024 — Last night, Hong Kong Disneyland was filled with the enchanting sounds of piano music as the world-famous pianist Lang Lang presented his one-night-only event, “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang,” on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time. Inspired by the theme song…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive 2023 Sets New Holiday Records
For over 75 years, Disney has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver millions of toys to children and families in need during the holiday season. This year, we continued the tradition with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, including toy collections at Disney stores, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney Springs…
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Disney Animation/Kugali Original Series “Iwájú” To Stream On Disney+ Beginning February 28
All Six Episodes of “Iwájú” Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28, 2024 Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,” Produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, Also Debuts Feb. 28, 2024 Walt Disney Animation Studios’ collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali has culminated in the all-new six-part series “Iwájú,” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Feb. 28,…
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Disneyland Hotel Grand Reopening on January 25, 2024: A New Step in the Transformation of Disneyland Paris Hotels
The third largest hotel owner-operator in France[1], Disneyland Paris blends magic, service excellence and immersive storytelling with families in mind, at seven distinct Disney hotels Chessy, Jan. 22, 2024 – Disneyland Hotel is officially reopening its doors on Thursday after a two-year reimagining, marking a new milestone in the ongoing transformation of Disneyland Paris hotels and…
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The Walt Disney Company Nominates 12 Directors For Election At Upcoming Annual Meeting Of Shareholders
BURBANK, Calif., January 16, 2024— The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors disclosed its recommended slate of 12 nominees for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in preliminary proxy materials filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote for Mary T. Barra, Safra…
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America’s Teens Set to Dream Big at 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in April. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2024) – They want to build rocket ships that soar through the galaxy; teach people nationwide…
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Ten New Episodes of ‘Bluey’ Now on Disney+
*Source: Nielsen Media Research time spent viewing for CY2023 to-date; 12/26/22-10/29/23 based on total hours viewed for Kids 2-11 across linear and streaming combined, versus all other series tracked by Nielsen. ** **Source: Nielsen Media Research Data for Total P2+ time spent viewing on streaming, versus all programs tracked by Nielsen. (Based on being #1 wks…
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The Walt Disney Company Receives 50 People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Today, The Walt Disney Company received 50 People’s Choice Awards nominations, with Hulu and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building leading in the television categories. Voting across all 45 categories is open until Friday, January 19. Winners will be announced Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, in a ceremony hosted by Simu Liu.…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Why He’s Excited for ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to Hit Theaters
Three films from Disney and Pixar are coming to movie theaters for the first time ever, and Pete Docter is eager for fans to see them in a new way. 2020’s Soul, 2021’s Luca and 2022’s Turning Red are having special engagement theatrical runs this year with Soul hitting theaters this weekend. Docter—who is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar—is excited to present them the way they were…
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Disney Debuts Future of Entertainment and Advertising at Fourth Annual Tech & Data Showcase at CES
At their fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase – live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney touted its transformative technology and upcoming innovations. The media and entertainment powerhouse hosted major brands, agencies and journalists at the iconic Chelsea Theater in The Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas. “Disney connects our clients to world-class entertainment, sports and programming…
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Inside ‘Echo,’ Marvel Studios’ Gritty and Grounded New Series
Marvel Studios’ Echo is set after the events of 2021’s Hawkeye, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) exacted her revenge on Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), thereby putting herself in grave danger. That climactic conflict is revisited in Echo, a self-contained five-episode series that follows Maya’s pursuit of payback and power. Before filming began at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Ga., in…
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Pictorial: Marvel Studios “Echo” Launch Event
Cast and filmmakers from Marvel Studios’ upcoming series “Echo” joined guests and fans on the red carpet outside the Regency Village Theater in Westwood earlier tonight for a special launch event. All five episodes of the new series begin streaming at 6 p.m. PT tomorrow, January 9, 2024, on Disney+ and Hulu. In attendance were Alaqua Cox, Chaske…
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Brazilian Runner Outduels Countryman to Win Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner’s victory marks the country’s 17th win in the last 19 Walt Disney World Marathons; Michigan runner claims women’s title; race caps a four-day event weekend featuring beloved Disney entertainment, cool merchandise, industry-leading medals and classic Disney characters LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – The magical rivalry between two Brazilian training partners continued…
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ESPN and NCAA Reach New, Eight-Year Media Rights Agreement
ESPN and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have reached a new, eight-year agreement beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships – 21 women’s and 19 men’s events – and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the Division I men’s…
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‘Steamboat Willie: Live-To-Film Concert’ Coming to Hollywood
(HOLLYWOOD, CA) BroadWest Entertainment is proud to present STEAMBOAT WILLIE: Live-To-Film Concert, a Swingin’ With The Mouse event at the Bourbon Room on March 24th, 2024, hosted and produced by creator PABLO ROSSIL. States ROSSIL, “As 2024 marks the 95th anniversary of legendary animated short Steamboat Willie we set out to celebrate the first outing of our favorite mouse…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and eHi Car Services Announce Multi-Year Alliance
Shanghai, December 28, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and eHi Car Services, a car services provider in the local travel market, announced today that the two companies have entered into a multi-year resort alliance, introducing eHi Car Services as the official car rental sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. Under this new alliance, eHi Car Services is…
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How Marvel Studios’ ‘What If…?’ Created Kahhori, a New Mohawk Super Hero
Since late last week, Marvel Studios has been debuting a new episode of the award-winning animated series What If…? daily. The sixth episode in Season 2, “What If… Kahhori Reshaped the World?” premieres on Disney+ today and introduces audiences to an original Super Hero, Kahhori, a young Mohawk woman on a quest to discover her power. Written…
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First Official Guests Welcomed to Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai, December 20, 2023 – The world’s first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort. With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney…
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“Snow” Many Wishes Granted: Hong Kong Disneyland’s Creative Director Takes Make-A-Wish Child Dominic Behind-The-Scenes of the New World of Frozen
Happy Summer Snow Day! We’ve seen the incredible all-new themed land World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, but ever wonder who brought this Frozen-themed land to life? For 17-year-old Make-A-Wish child Dominic from Singapore, this was his wish – to meet the Imagineers involved with the all-new World of Frozen. Last week, Dominic and…
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Experience The Heart of Italy with Stanley Tucci on New Docuseries From National Geographic
TUCCI – THE HEART OF ITALY (W.T.), a New 10-part Food Series, Follows Tucci on Culinary Quests to Italy’s Spectacular Regions To Discover How the Unique Character and Culture of Each One Is Expressed Through Its Food Production Begins January 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2023) – Today, National Geographic announced the greenlight of TUCCI – THE HEART…
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Disney+ Debuts Teaser Trailer For ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson Light Up The Iconic London Eye to Mark their Debut as The Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s Companion Executive Producer Russell T Davies joined Gatwa and Gibson at a Special London Screening
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 27 Golden Globe Award® nominations across its content brands and studios, including Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Studios. Searchlight Pictures garnered eight nominations. Poor Things leads the studio with seven, including Best Motion…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Asian Games and Asian Para Games Athletes
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today hosted a grand celebration, “Dreamers Unite: Celebration for IDPD 2023 and Homecoming for Hong Kong China Athletes,” commemorating the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) while also celebrating the homecoming of Hong Kong athletes. The event invited over 1,000…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…