AUTHOR: Charles Boda



‘The Mandalorian’ – Favreau Reveals Name of Star Wars Live-Action Series

CEO Bob Iger recently stated that Disney would be slowing its pace with Star Wars cinematic releases in the future, but that hasn’t halted progress on a big budget project set in the “galaxy far, far away” for the company’s soon-to-debut streaming service. Director Jon Favreau has just announced the title for the highly-anticipated Star ‘The Mandalorian’ – Favreau Reveals Name of Star Wars Live-Action Series





Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio Offering Fall Virtual Backdrops

Thanks to the usual Central Florida fall weather, Walt Disney World Resort guests are still making summer memories filled with sunny skies and aggressive temperatures. For those who would like to add a little autumn to their albums, the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs is offering visitors seasonal virtual backdrops focusing on fall and Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio Offering Fall Virtual Backdrops









Permit Approved for 14-Story Tower at Disney Springs Best Western

The South Florida Water Management District has just issued a permit for a new tower and other additions to the Best Western located near Disney Springs. The Reedy Creek Improvement District submitted applications for the project, titled “Black Lake Hotel,” in mid-August. While the existing tower on the property would remain, a 14-story tower would Permit Approved for 14-Story Tower at Disney Springs Best Western





5 Potential Supervillain Lairs on Walt Disney World Property

Authors Note: I’m not changing the tone of these articles, and I’ll still be musing on things like how theme park storytelling and immersion affect our lives. I’m just taking a break from that for a moment to publish an article I’ve wanted to do for a while now. Enjoy. You’ve come a long way, and 5 Potential Supervillain Lairs on Walt Disney World Property





ESPN+ Collects 1 Million Subscribers Since April Launch

Disney’s first step toward their goal of becoming a dominant force in the direct-to-consumer game has proven successful, at least in the short term. In just over 5 months since its launch, ESPN+ has 1 million subscribers under its belt. The Walt Disney Company launched ESPN+ in April of this year; the pay-subscription sports service ESPN+ Collects 1 Million Subscribers Since April Launch





Bob Iger Speaks on Fox Integration, Recent Firings, Streaming Service and More

In an interview just published by The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger briefly covered a wide array of topics that have been at the forefront of recent Disney headlines, including how Fox’s Marvel IP will join Disney’s, the controversial firings of creative talent, the pace of upcoming Star Wars installments, and alcohol Bob Iger Speaks on Fox Integration, Recent Firings, Streaming Service and More





Auction Could Complicate Sky Purchase for Disney, Comcast

Another day, another complication in a Walt Disney Company/Comcast buyout competition. The most recent battle between the two entertainment giants has revolved around the purchase of the British pay-TV broadcasting company Sky, and the ongoing bidding war may end in an auction that could make things tricky for both American companies, according to a recent Auction Could Complicate Sky Purchase for Disney, Comcast





Disney Streaming Service to Produce Marvel Series for Loki, Scarlet Witch, and More

It is well known that Disney’s upcoming streaming service will have a significant Marvel presence when it launches in 2019, but a recent report suggests some unanticipated content for the platform which will focus on side characters from the MCU. According to Variety sources, standalone Marvel series will be created for the new streaming service Disney Streaming Service to Produce Marvel Series for Loki, Scarlet Witch, and More