Mickey Mouse is getting a new series. Disney+ has just announced an all-new animated shorts series: “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse”, which comes from the team behind Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. The new Disney+ original series will feature Mickey and his best pals—Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto—as they embark... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World Debuts First Holiday Season 2020 Ad
Walt Disney World is preparing to deck the halls in 2020 despite the cancellation of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party events. With daily operations altered to offer holiday entertainment, merchandise and themed treats beginning November 6th, Walt Disney World pushing for guests to visit during the winter season. The travel destination just debuted the first... Continue Reading →
ABC Hosting “Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a King” Sunday Night
ABC is airing a special tribute to honor the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, the famed and influential actor who passed away Friday night. Boseman starred in Marvel's "Black Panther", as well the Jackie Robinson biopic "42" and other culturally-influential films. Tonight, ABC will celebrate the legacy of Chadwick Boseman with a special presentation of Marvel... Continue Reading →
“The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” Debuts November 17th on Disney+
A new Christmas show is coming to Disney+ just in time for the holidays. “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” will premiere November 17th and will feature beloved heroes like Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron. The special is inspired by the “Star Wars Holiday Special” that first aired on CBS November 17, 1978. The new... Continue Reading →
“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Wins GLAAD Award
"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is being recognized by the GLAAD Awards. GLAAD is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization founded by LGBT people in the media. Before March 2013, the name "GLAAD" had been an acronym for "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation", but became the primary name due to its inclusiveness... Continue Reading →
Disney Cuts Ad Spending on Facebook
Disney has significantly reduced its spending on Facebook and Instagram ads due to concerns about the social media platform’s enforcement of its content policies. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company joins a list of large corporations that have cut back on Facebook ads as part of an effort to compel Facebook to change... Continue Reading →
Disney Junior Sets Primetime Finale for “Elena of Avalor”
Princess Elena of Avalor is set to become queen. Disney Junior has set a primetime finale coronation special for Elena of Avalor that will air Sunday, Aug. 23, on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW. https://youtu.be/bcGKPXipdos New episodes leading up to the finale will debut every Sunday at 5 p.m. Elena of Avalor premiered in July 2016... Continue Reading →
Disney+ Drops Official Trailer for Original Show “Muppets Now”
Disney+ has just released the official trailer for the highly-anticipated “Muppets Now” show, coming to the streaming service July 31, 2020. The show will feature several celebrity guests (including Seth Rogen, Aubrey Plaza and RuPaul) and features the old, beloved Muppet humor that been famous throughout the brand’s history. https://youtu.be/x6647smCPHQ The episodes are scripted in... Continue Reading →
ABC Extends The Wonderful World of Disney; “Toy Story 3” to Air June 17th
ABC is extending The Wonderful World of Disney. Pixar's "Toy Story 3" will air Wednesday June 17th at 8pm. The Wonderful World of Disney was an old broadcast special, bringing classic Disney films to homes around America. It was recently revived as a part of the #DisneyMagicMoments campaign during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney+ Launches in Japan
Disney+ continues its expansion around the globe and has just launched in Japan. The streaming service costs $6.49 (¥700) per month. Disney+ will also replace the existing Japanese streaming platform, Disney Deluxe, with existing subscribers will be automatically transferred over to Disney+. Disney+ will include more than 500 feature films and 100 series from franchises... Continue Reading →