National Geographic

Disney Accused of Causing Afghan Man’s Death After Filming Controversial Documentary

The world of documentary filmmaking has long been a space where reality meets artistry, with filmmakers seeking to capture untold stories and present them to the world. However, when it comes to documenting conflict zones, the consequences of such storytelling can be far-reaching. The tragic death of an Afghan man, featured in a National Geographic documentary produced by Disney, has raised seriou

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Disney+ Would Suffer Without National Geographic Content

Disney CEO Bob Iger has made it very clear that the future of some of the company’s television subsidiaries might be uncertain. Among the assets mentioned for possible offloading is National Geographic. As a historical and informational content provider, the company could lose an important part of its streaming offerings if this occurs. It might not seem that bad, but many self-professed ner

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Disney Brings Back Innovative Nature Show

Fans of nature-focused kids’ shows like Zoboomafoo or educational shows like The Crocodile Hunter from days past will be pleased to learn that a lesser-known National Geographic Wild show is being renewed! Team Sayari is apparently coming back for a second season! This show was created by the Walt Disney Company Africa alongside USAID, the U.S. State Department, and WildlifeDirect. The secon

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Adventure Guide Becomes ‘Disney Hero’ During Medical Emergency

When it comes to Disney employees (especially Disney Cast Members), there has been a lot of discernible tension between said employees and higher-ups like Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger lately. However, according to the Disney Parks Blog, at least one Disney-affiliated individual has just had a powerfully poignant experience! Former Disneyland Resort Cast Member Danny Davis (who first worked on

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Disney Faces Backlash After Dispensing Plastic Bags to Guests

These days, the Walt Disney Company and organizations like Disneynature (and National Geographic) are well-known for their conservation efforts, efforts against climate change, and efforts to make the Disney Parks and the Parks’ Guests less wasteful. Disney has certainly achieved a great deal of positive change in these areas — and actually just launched a special ocean conservation in

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‘Marvel’ and ‘National Geographic’ Take Over Disney Springs Locations

The Dress Shop and WonderGround Gallery seem to be on their way out of Disney Springs! More and more changes have been coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and it looks like two casualties are the Dress Shop and WonderGround Gallery (which have been fixtures in the Disney Springs shopping and dining district). The iconic Marvel and National Geographic brands are taking over these stores’ loca

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Review: Disney Fact Beat Hollywood Fiction

I never thought I would ever say that phrase, let alone make it the title of an article, but it is what I have found to be the truth. And for the first time in what feels like far too long a time, The Walt Disney Company backed the RIGHT version of the story. It is arguably the greatest true adventure rescue story in the past 25 years. Twelve boys and their soccer coach got trapped inside a massiv

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These Are the Things We’re Looking Forward to Most on Day Two of D23

As we gear up for an equally action-packed Day Two of the D23 Expo, we have an expansive list of those things we are looking ahead to. While the day is long, and there will be plenty to cover, these are the events that this Disney Fanatic is particularly most excited for! Related: Looking Ahead to the Upcoming D23 The Making of Disney100: The Exhibition Did you know that an all-new exhibition hono

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2022 ‘SharkFest’ Comes to Disney+

If the shark scene in Finding Nemo was always your favorite part of the ocean-based Pixar film, then you’ll want to head to the streaming service Disney+ a lot this July and August — because a whole lot of shark is coming for you to watch! National Geographic and Disney are teaming up once again for something that premieres July 10, with an entire month of exciting and educational shar

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Michael B. Jordan Narrates ‘America the Beautiful’ Disney+ Documentary

Disneynature is known for its cinematic nature documentaries, with its most recent nature documentary following the lives of polar bears in a stunning Arctic landscape (shown below). Now, another visually stunning, emotionally moving, and inspiring documentary about the wildlife on planet Earth’s landscapes and oceans is coming to Disney+ — but this National Geographic documentary has

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