AUTHOR: Charles Boda
Blue Man Group Has Been Purchased by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has announced today that they have acquired Blue Man Productions, the company behind the popular percussive performers Blue Man Group. The purchase occurred to help both companies serve their mutual goal of expansion. Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group both currently have existing shows in the Orlando theme park area: Cirque’s … Blue Man Group Has Been Purchased by Cirque du Soleil
‘Frozen 2’ Will Start Vocal Recordings Soon
Although the sequel to Disney’s immensely popular Frozen won’t be in theaters until 2019, we now have a better idea of when production will begin, thanks to an interview with Jonathan Groff. Groff stars in a podcast musical called 36 Questions, and during an interview with Entertainment weekly about it he had this to say … ‘Frozen 2’ Will Start Vocal Recordings Soon
Disney Cruise Line Receives 100% Sanitation Score for All 4 Ships
All four ships belonging to the Disney Cruise Line passed inspections by the Vessel Sanitation Program with a 100% score, making it the only cruise line with a perfect rating for their entire fleet. Inspections are held twice a year, randomly, and apply to any ship that enters/leaves a U.S. port throughout the year. The … Disney Cruise Line Receives 100% Sanitation Score for All 4 Ships
Hot Air Balloon Crashes into a Retention Pond near Walt Disney World
One person was injured in an incident near State Road 429 and Western Way this morning when a hot air balloon crashed into a retention pond. The balloon was carrying 17 passengers; Orange County Fire Rescue tweeted that 15 people were on the side of the pond at the site. AIRCRAFTW – S SR 429. … Hot Air Balloon Crashes into a Retention Pond near Walt Disney World
Verizon Rumored to Be Considering Disney Buyout
A rumor put forth by the New York Post on Saturday claims that Verizon may be exploring the possibility of purchasing The Walt Disney Company. The idea of a merger isn’t incredibly far fetched, as Verizon Communications Inc. CEO Lowell McAdam stated back in April that the company was open to mergers with Comcast, CBS, … Verizon Rumored to Be Considering Disney Buyout
Luke Skywalker’s Original Lightsaber Purchased for $450,000 by Ripley
What has been the inspiration for countless daydreams among Star Wars fans is now in the custody of Ripley Entertainment. Last Thursday, at an auction held at California’s Profiles in History, the Orlando-based Ripley purchased Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber for $450,000. This “elegant weapon for a more civilized age” has been featured in the first two … Luke Skywalker’s Original Lightsaber Purchased for $450,000 by Ripley
Judge Says Outsourcing Lawsuit Against Disney Does Not Meet Class-Action Standards
30 former information technology employees filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in December; the workers claim they were required to train their Indian replacements before losing employment. Last week, U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Smith recommended that the workers be denied class-action status. Sara Blackwell, a Sarasota attorney and one of the representatives … Judge Says Outsourcing Lawsuit Against Disney Does Not Meet Class-Action Standards
Disney XD Plans ‘Herbie’ Reboot; Spider-Man Takes Over Disney XD Channels in UK and Ireland
Viewers of Disney XD have a few more things to look forward to, on both sides of the Atlantic. Plans for a remake of the beloved family-friendly Volkswagen Beetle, Herbie, are currently in development. Not just that, but leading up to the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Disney XD is going to flood their channels in … Disney XD Plans ‘Herbie’ Reboot; Spider-Man Takes Over Disney XD Channels in UK and Ireland
Disney Announced Gains in Advertising Sales for TV Upfront
Disney has publicly announced the results of the advanced advertising they sold at the most recent TV upfront. An upfront presentation is a gathering where networks can seek commitments from advertisers in advance. The first upfront was done by ABC in 1962, and Disney/ABC’s upfront presentation last month appears to have been successful. Although Disney … Disney Announced Gains in Advertising Sales for TV Upfront
‘The Chew’ Will Be Taping at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Once Again
ABC’s The Chew will be returning to Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival in October. This is the show’s third year at the festival, where they will focus their culinary camerawork on segments related to the Walt Disney World Resort. The festival at Epcot is a record 75 days long this year, taking place from August … ‘The Chew’ Will Be Taping at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Once Again
