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As 2024 unfolds, Disney is gearing up with a lineup of films it hopes will spark a box office renaissance. 2023's failures cast a long shadow over the studio, with Disney experiencing a rare stumble as Universal seized the...
Mickey Mouse, one of the most beloved Disney cartoon characters in the history of the world, is entering the public domain. But what does that mean? Will other companies start making Mickey Mouse movies? Horror films starring Mickey Mouse...
Disney fans will have something to cheer about this New Year's Day. On Sunday, January 1, 2023, select AMC Theatres will host a movie marathon of classic Disney animated films to kickoff Disney's 100 Years of Wonder Celebration! AMC Disney...
For the first time in 94 years, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returns in an all-new traditional animated short from Disney Animation on YouTube! To celebrate Disney’s upcoming 100-year anniversary, the short “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” was produced by Disney Animation’s...
As the holiday season goes into full swing, Disney+ will be bolstering its library with more episodes of some of the platform’s original TV series, a Christmas special from a beloved boy band, and an exclusive concert event at...
Now that the holiday season is upon us, the Disney Channel and Disney Junior are ready to bring an abundance of cheerful and festive programming for the entire family. One special in particular looks quite promising, and recalls holiday...
Disney+ will kick off a blockbuster month in November with new titles and returning favorites that will get everyone ready for the upcoming holidays. The Star Wars spinoff series Andor will continue its 12-episode run with four new episodes and...
The world has lost a great lady. Dame Angela Lansbury, the award-winning actress who enjoyed an illustrious movie and stage career and starred in the long-running CBS detective series "Murder, She Wrote," passed away peacefully in her sleep on...
Trick or treat! Disney+ is offering some of the best spooky Halloween titles with hundreds of chilling movies and TV shows now available for streaming! Subscribers can tune in and watch some of their favorite classic Halloween movies like "Halloweentown"...
Get ready to run amok! amok! amok! It's been almost three decades since one of Disney's Halloween cult classics hit the big screen. Directed by Kenny Ortega ("High School Musical," "Newsies") and written by Neil Cuthbert ("Mystery Men,” "The...
It's Disney+ Day... Disney's self-proclaimed celebration of their fledgling streaming service. Expect a flurry of Tweets today (16 of them already before 8am today) from Disney about what's new and what's coming to the streamer. In the parks, you'll...
May 2022 will be a big month for Star Wars fans, as the highly-anticipated series debut of Lucasfilm’s newest Star Wars prequel series "Obi-Wan Kenobi" will drop on May 27. After a successful run on on Disney+ during April,...
Hold on to your dancing shoes and glitter! After an impressive 30 seasons on ABC, Disney, the parent company of both ABC and Disney+, announced that the long-running reality hit "Dancing With the Stars" will move from its broadcast...
After an auspicious March debut on Disney+, April will usher in four new episodes of Marvel's "Moon Knight," adding a new franchise to the MCU. Not to be outdone, the Marvel shows that once were exhibited on Netflix are...
Tim Considine, who co-starred on the Mickey Mouse Club television serials "The Adventures of Spin and Marty" and "The Hardy Boys," died last week at the age of 81. Considine was born on December 31, 1940 in Los Angeles to...
There's a lot to see on Disney+ in March. A top pick will be Pixar’s latest straight-to-streaming release, Turning Red, which was originally scheduled for a theatrical release. Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the iconic Broadway musical West Side Story...
Disney will be sending its upcoming Pixar film, "Turning Red," directly to Disney+ on March 11, skipping theaters. However, it will be released theatrically in international markets where Disney+ is not yet available, with premiere dates to be announced. This...
Disney+ beefs up its offerings in January with new titles to help you ring in the new year. Subscribers can watch new titles including “X-Men: First Class” on Jan. 1. On Jan, 12, the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic...
Disney+ is unwrapping new titles for the holiday season. So, snuggle up with a soft blanket and get ready for holiday cheer. The animated Colombian family film “Encanto” will be available at no additional cost on the streamer starting Dec....
Prolific director and occasional writer and producer of serial television programming, Norman Tokar, became a force for the Walt Disney Studio. Through his ability to direct actors in scenes that required expert timing of sight gags, he became one...