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May- 2023 -12 May
‘The Little Mermaid’ Star to Perform During Disney Night on ‘American Idol’
Worlds will collide this Sunday on American Idol when Disney performances take the Idol stage. Reporting live from the “World of Color” at the Pixar Pier in the Disneyland Resort, Ryan Seacrest and Mickey Mouse are kicking off a night filled with friendly competition as five American Idol contestants fight for the top spot. Judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are star-stud
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12 May
Everything We Know About Changes to Disney+
A lot of changes were announced for Disney+ and Hulu this week during The Walt Disney Company's Q2 earnings call. Here is a breakdown of the key changes that are about to move forward. Disney+ and Hulu will Become One App Similar to the operations of Disney+ Hotstar in foreign markets, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ and Hulu will be combined into one app. This will be to provide
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12 May
Hawaiian Locals Share a First Look at the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Remake Set
On the beach near the Hale Koa Hotel, Disney fans reeled in an unexpected glimpse of Disney's latest live-action remake: Lilo & Stitch. Newcomer Maia Kealoha, the star playing Lilo, was seen gallivanting on the beach, with speculation that her on-screen sister, Nani (Sydney Agudong), was also onsite. Related: Something’s Fishy: Twitter Reacts to the Latest Clip From ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Actio
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12 May
Disney Cutting Tons of Content From Disney+
On May 10, The Walt Disney Company held its second-quarter earnings call for 2023. During that call, Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Christine McCarthy shared that the company had made just under $22 billion in revenue. This was partly due to the large increase in ticket prices at Disney Parks around the globe. Iger has, however, admitted that Disney may have been “too aggressive” in its P
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12 May
Competition or Not, Bob Iger Applauds ‘The Super Mario Bros.’
May 10 saw the Walt Disney Company host its earnings call for the second quarter of the financial year. The Mouse House shared its numbers for the previous quarter, giving insight into what the company has been doing for the last three months. The call featured some bombshells, namely, Disney CEO Bob Iger calling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his actions against Disney and Walt Disney World Re
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11 May
New Anchors Tapped For ‘GMA3’ After Firing Anchors Who Had Affair
Back in November, two anchors from the show GMA3: What You Need to Know found themselves making the headlines instead of reporting on them. It was revealed that co-anchors Amy Robach and TJ Holmes had been having a months-long affair. The crux of the issue wasn't that anchors Holmes and Robach had kindled a relationship. It was the fact that they were both married at the time their relationship be
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11 May
Disney Star Declares “Witch Hunt” And “Racial Bias” in Disturbing Domestic Violence Case
One of the most successful branches of The Walt Disney Company is Marvel Studios. From the time Disney purchased Marvel back in 2009, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has raked in billions of dollars for the House of Mouse. Some actors and actresses in the films are known before their roles, but other lesser-known actors are shot to superstardom once they nab a key role. One of those people who shot
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10 May
Disney Announces Sequel to a Beloved Fan-Favorite
Most of the news surrounding the Walt Disney Company has been to do with the Mouse House's current feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and truly, how could it not be? An issue that began over Disney voicing its disagreement with the “Don't Say Gay” bill (officially called Parental Rights in Education Act) has escalated into lawsuits that both Disney and the new Reedy Creek Improve
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10 May
Disney Announces a Brand-New Way to Watch Disney+
Disney's in the business of making dreams come true, and they're granting the wishes of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ streamers everywhere by the end of the year. Disney+ is home to monumental Disney hits like The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Encanto—but those aren't the only entertainment sources streamers are interested in. While some subscribers have opted for a Disney bundle subscript
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10 May
Iger: Disney to “Rationalize” Less Streaming Content Amid Writers Strike
On Wednesday, May 10, Bob Iger spoke on the state of The Walt Disney Company's streaming business during a Q2 2023 earnings call, and it may not be what the showrunners picketing want to hear. Striking for the first time since 2008, the Writers Guild of America has taken to the streets to fight for changes to their treatment in the streaming business. The glory days of network television featured
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