Ready to feel old? Disney’s The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy, Terrence Stamp and Jennifer Tilly, is 20 years old. How did that happen? And you’re welcome. At the time, the film was considered a box office and critical flop, grossing $24,278,410 on its opening weekend with an average of $7,776 per theatre in the … Continue reading “Disney debuts trailer for new Haunted Mansion”
Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios during an unprecedented 70-year career, passed away Monday, February 27, at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canoga Park, California, following a short illness. He was 87 years old. Mattinson was the longest-serving cast member … Continue reading “Legendary Disney animator Burny Mattinson passes at 87”
March 1 can’t get here fast enough. Tonight, during the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tom Brady-led (will he retire after this season?) Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lucasfilm dropped the first trailer for The Mandalorian season three trailer. The Lucasfilm teaser, which featured exciting new scenes, also introduced a few of the … Continue reading “Disney+ unveils action-packed Mandalorian trailer”
Did not see this coming. Sunday night, The Walt Disney Company announced that Robert A. Iger is returning to lead Disney as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Iger was replaced by Bob Chapek in 2020. Iger, who spent more than four decades at the Company, including 15 years as its CEO, has agreed to serve as Disney’s CEO for two years, with a … Continue reading “Wait! What? Bob Iger replaces Bob Chapek as Disney CEO”
Disney+ has released a new trailer for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new series Zootopia+. All six episodes launched on the streaming service Wednesday, November 9. Zootopia+ heads back to the fast-paced mammal metropolis of Zootopia in a short-form series that dives deeper into the lives of some of the Oscar-winning feature film’s most intriguing residents, including Fru Fru, the … Continue reading “Disney+ unveils trailer and episode descriptions for Zootopia”
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, Disney+ will introduce its much-anticipated ad-supported subscription offering in the U.S., which they say will deliver more choices to consumers than ever before. With the launch, a new and comprehensive slate of subscription plans will be made available across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and the Disney Bundle, giving viewers ultimate flexibility … Continue reading “Disney+ announces ad-supported tier prices”
The trailer and teaser art for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original movie Hocus Pocus 2, reuniting Disney Legend Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, were released today. It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to … Continue reading “Disney+ conjures up Hocus Pocus 2 trailer”
Last week, Disney+ and Marvel Studios released the long-awaited Ms. Marvel. Ms. Marvel introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. Think Ramy meets Spider-Man: Homecoming. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Superhero megafan with an oversized imagination—particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala … Continue reading “Disney+ debuts Fan’s Guide to Ms. Marvel”
The Walt Disney Company has named Dana Walden as Chairman, Disney General Entertainment Content, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Walden will lead the company’s general entertainment content engine that creates original entertainment and news programming for Disney’s streaming platforms and its cable and … Continue reading “Disney names Dana Walden head of DGE Content”
CinemaCon 2022 ran from April 25-28, and has been occurring annually since 2021. Caesars Palace is the home of CinemaCon this year where studios such as Sony Pictures, Neon, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, Focus, Paramount, and Lions Gate shared what we can expect to see in theaters over the next few years. Disney brought us … Continue reading “From Strange to Lightyear, Disney’s CinemaCon rundown”
Happy Star Wars Day! Today, to kick off Star Wars Day, Disney+ released a brand-new trailer and key art for Obi-Wan Kenobi (starring Ewan McGregor), offering a riveting look at the highly anticipated limited series. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the … Continue reading “Disney+ releases ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ trailer to kick off Star Wars Day”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that strips Disney of a special district that covers Walt Disney World, after the company came out publicly against HB 1557, commonly referred to as the “don’t say gay” bill. DeSantis signed the bill after the Republican-led Florida House passed House Bill 3C Thursday in a 70-38 … Continue reading “DeSantis continues to punish Disney for supporting LGBTQ+ rights”
Disney and Pixar launched a new trailer for the highly anticipated Lightyear, revealing new details about the upcoming sci-fi action-adventure. The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, Lightyear follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As … Continue reading “Disney and Pixar launch new Lightyear trailer”
After an impressive 30 seasons on ABC, Dancing with the Stars is moving to a new home on Disney+. The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively in the U.S. and Canada this Fall, making Dancing with the Stars the first live series to debut on the streaming service. Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC in … Continue reading “Dancing with the Stars moves to Disney+”
It’s almost time to go back to the galaxy far, far away. Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, giving fans an exciting first look at the highly-anticipated limited series, which launches exclusively on the streaming service on May 25. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the … Continue reading “Disney+ debuts teaser for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’”
Disney+ debuted a new spot during Sunday’s Big Game where Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) shared that the streamer has the greatest movies and shows of all time—the GOATs, literally. In case you don’t know the meaning of GOAT, it’s “Greatest of all time.” The promo takes fans … Continue reading “Every strange and amazing Disney+ reveal in the Big Game”
Disney remembers Betty White, the beloved and iconic star of The Golden Girls, who passed away on December 31, 2021, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. The film and television actress was named a Disney Legend—the prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to The Walt Disney Company—in 2009. “Rest … Continue reading “Disney remembers the beloved and iconic star Betty White”
We’re a few weeks out from the Oscar nominations, but we are getting other nominations from the, DGA, PGA, AGD and WGA which are giving us clues as to what may be nominated for the Super Bowl of awards shows. This week, we look at Disney, who is the empire encompassing Marvel, LucasFilm, 20th Century … Continue reading “A look at Disney, Marvel and 20th Century Oscar hopefuls”
This is going to be a good knight. Tonight, Disney+ debuted a thrilling, brand-new trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios’ series Moon Knight during Halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card matchup between the Arizona Cardinals (getting wiped all over the field) and Los Angeles Rams. The series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, … Continue reading “Disney+ debuts trailer and key art for Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight”
In Marvel Studios’ new original series Hawkeye, which debuted last Wednesday with two episodes on Disney+, the former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. That’s easier said than done, of course—especially after a ghost from his past returns, forcing him to team up … Continue reading “Hawkeye takes aim at Christmas on Disney+”
