Tag: Press Release
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‘The Beach Boys’ on Disney+: Here’s the Behind the Scenes Story of the New Documentary
Frank Marshall, one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood history, started his journey to The Beach Boys—a new documentary which premieres on Disney+ this Friday—with a simple question: “Why did their band work and mine didn’t?” Marshall, who grew up in Newport Beach, California, was surrounded by surf culture and, by extension, The Beach Boys.…
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Disney Accelerator at 10: Innovating and Looking Towards the Future
Bob Iger held up his phone and asked, “Can you build this?” In The Walt Disney Company CEO’s hand was an image of the BB-8 droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, months before it would first be seen by the public. “And of course, then this was top secret,” David Min, Disney VP of Corporate Innovation, said.…
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TNT Sports to Present College Football Playoff Games Through Sublicense with ESPN
ESPN and TNT Sports have reached a five-year agreement for TNT Sports to sublicense select College Football Playoff (CFP) games from ESPN, beginning with the upcoming college football season. TNT Sports will present two first-round College Football Playoff games during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In addition to the first-round games, TNT Sports will add…
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Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun Most-Watched WNBA Game on ESPN Platforms Ever
ESPN’s presentation of the 2024 WNBA Tip-Off Presented by CarMax reached new viewership heights for WNBA on ESPN. The Indiana Fever at Connecticut Sun season opener — featuring Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut — was the most-watched WNBA game on ESPN platforms ever (regular season or playoffs). The game scored 2.1 million viewers across ESPN2, ESPN+ and Disney+, surpassing the Phoenix…
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Bob Iger, CEO Of The Walt Disney Company, To Participate In MoffettNathanson’s Media, Internet & Communications Conference
Bog Iger will be answering questions at the MoffettNathanson’s Media, Internet & Communications Conference.
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2024
The Walt Disney Company reports on its second quarter and also six months of the fiscal year.
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‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ is Still a Box Office Force Making $14.5 Million Globally This Weekend
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace shows its strength at the box office as it is re-released on its 25th anniversary.
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Disney’s ‘Launchpad’ Returns for a Third Season, Inviting Storytellers to Share Their Unique Perspectives
Today, The Walt Disney Studios announced a third season of Disney’s “Launchpad”. The live action shorts program, an initiative dedicated to fostering emerging talent and amplifying diverse voices in filmmaking, invites aspiring writers and directors from underrepresented backgrounds or those with a unique perspective to produce a short as part of the Disney Launchpad: Shorts…
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Surprise! New ‘Bluey’ Episode Begins Streaming Tonight on Disney+
(BURBANK, Calif. – April 20, 2024) – A brand new episode of “Bluey” titled “Surprise” premieres Sunday, April 21 on Disney+ at 12:00 AM PT. It will also air on Disney Junior at 7:00 AM PT and Disney Channel at 7:30 AM PT, with multiple re-airings throughout the day. “Surprise” arrives following the April 7 episode “Ghostbasket,” and last weekend’s…
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From ‘Deadpool’ to ‘Mufasa’: The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Its Robust Slate of New Releases
A new kingdom. Some new feelings. The return of an Oscar®-winning duo. A swearing Super Hero and his clawed companion. Silent screams in space. The return to Motunui. And the origins of a lionized king. That’s just some of what moviegoers can expect as The Walt Disney Studios rolled out its 2024 theatrical film slate…
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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
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How Disney Helped ‘Bluey’ Become a ‘Global Phenomenon’ Ahead of Its First Extended-Length Special
The first extended-length Bluey special, “The Sign,” will roll out on Sunday, April 14, across Disney+ (12 a.m. PT), Disney Junior (7 a.m. ET/PT), and Disney Channel (7:30 a.m. ET/PT). Jointly commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family, Bluey is created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by multi-Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio in association with Screen…
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NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Brings in Massive Numbers on ESPN and ABC
After an exciting Final Four and a run of record ratings, the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship culminated with massive viewership on ESPN and ABC. The contest — which had Kamilla Cardoso’s South Carolina Gamecocks take the title over Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes — delivered a huge 18.7 million viewers. That number is only expected…
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‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daymond John Makes Dream Come True for Teen During Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
John surprises a young entrepreneur with an invitation to be his personal guest at a taping of Shark Tank ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ investor and successful businessman Daymond John left an aspiring young entrepreneur speechless when he surprised the student Saturday during Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with a personal invitation to join…
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Shareholders Vote To Elect Disney’s Full Slate of 12 Directors
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today. Final voting tallies are subject to certification by…
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How ESPN is Changing the Way We Watch Baseball
Whether it’s advanced volumetric replays via Statcast, in-game conversations with players on the field, or unique collaborations with Major League Baseball, the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball crew is prepared to deliver even deeper insight and understanding into the game. “People want experiences,” Karl Ravech, a veteran ESPN baseball commentator, said. “Our broadcast is an opportunity…
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‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ Debuts as the No. 1 Music Film Ever on Disney+
The 3.5-Hour Concert Film Garnered 4.6 Million Views and 16.2 Million Hours on Disney+ in its Opening Weekend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) continues its record-breaking streak with 4.6 million views* on Disney+ in 3 days, making it the No. 1 music film ever on the platform. Taylor Swift fans took to Disney+…
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Trailer Released for Disney+ Original Series ‘Renegade Nell’
Written and created by BAFTA-award-winning writer Sally Wainwright (“Happy Valley”) with lead director Ben Taylor (“Sex Education”) BURBANK, Calif. (March 13, 2024) – Today, Disney+ released the official trailer and new images for the upcoming Original series “Renegade Nell”. All episodes of “Renegade Nell” will be available to stream on March 29, 2024, exclusively on Disney+.…
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Hulu Releases Trailer for Original Series “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld”
Hulu has released a teaser for the highly anticipated French drama “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld,” along with first look images of Daniel Brühl as the iconic couturier. The Original series will premiere with all six episodes Friday, June 7, only on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Here’s some background on this series. In 1972, Karl Lagerfeld (Daniel…
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Narrate Disneynature’s “Tiger”
All-New Feature Film Streams on Disney+ Beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2024, Marking 15 Years Since Disneynature’s Inaugural Release, “Earth” Disneynature’s “Tiger” will launch on Disney+ this Earth Day, April 22, 2024—exactly 15 years after the label’s first release, “Earth.” Also revealed today, Priyanka Chopra Jonas will narrate the compelling story, which lifts the veil…
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‘9-1-1’ Is Now on ABC
If you need 9-1-1, you can reach it by dialing into a new network. After airing for six seasons on FOX, the hit drama is now on ABC. “This crew has completely stepped up to the historic challenge of moving the No. 1 show in television from one network to another,” said Karey Burke, president of…
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Disney H2O Glow After Hours Returns to Walt Disney World, Bringing Waves of Neon Fun Starting May 25
Guests can give their summer a “glow-up” and experience Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon after park closing with limited-capacity beach bash event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (March 14, 2024) With summer break just around the corner, Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Grants 200th Disney Wish
Shanghai, March 10, 2024 – Shanghai Disney Resort granted its 200th wish through the Disney Wish program on March 7, which aims to make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses across the Chinese Mainland. Since the founding of the program in 2017 at Shanghai Disney Resort, the Disney Wish program has collaborated closely with…
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A Complete Guide to the 96th Oscars® on ABC
Before the 96th Oscars® airs live coast to coast on ABC, get all the details on this year’s ceremony, from the host and the nominees to the presenters and the performers—plus pre- and post-awards coverage featuring all the stars, the fashions, and, of course, the films. How and when can I watch the Oscars pre-shows? Leading…