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More Layoffs Hitting The Walt Disney Studios and Fox Following Acquisition
Several sources, including Variety, are reporting that cuts in film staff were made today at both The Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox following the March acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by Disney. Disney has not commented on the layoffs or said which departments are being affected, but insiders speculate that the distribution … More Layoffs Hitting The Walt Disney Studios and Fox Following Acquisition
Tim Conway, Disney Legend and Star of The Apple Dumpling Gang, Dies at 85
Comedian-actor Tim Conway has passed away at the age of 85. While widely known for his appearances on The Carol Burnett Show, Conway also appeared in several classic Disney comedies of the 1970s. Conway’s Disney appearances often had him paired with Don Knotts. The duo appeared together in Disney’s The Apple Dumpling Gang, Gus, and … Tim Conway, Disney Legend and Star of The Apple Dumpling Gang, Dies at 85
Walt Disney Studios Releases First Teaser Trailer for ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
The first teaser trailer has just arrived for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil; below is the official information from the Walt Disney Studios where the details of the story are shared. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a fantasy adventure that picks up several years after Maleficent, in which audiences learned of the events that hardened the … Walt Disney Studios Releases First Teaser Trailer for ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
“Captain Marvel” Set for Digital Release May 28; 4K and Blu-ray June 11
Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios’ first female-led franchise film, will be available on digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere May 28 and then on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD June 11! The hit film that passed $1 billion in ticket sales won’t be streaming anywhere until Disney+ launches in November, so … “Captain Marvel” Set for Digital Release May 28; 4K and Blu-ray June 11
Walt Disney Records Releases “A Whole New World” End Credits Cover
The live-action remake of Aladdin hits theaters later this month on May 24. Walt Disney Records has just released ZAYN and Zhavia Ward’s cover of “A Whole New World,” which will be played during the end credits of the upcoming movie. It is fairly common for Disney to have a popular musician cover the title … Walt Disney Records Releases “A Whole New World” End Credits Cover
Disney Updates Film Release Schedule, Including Delays for Fox’s Avatar 2, More Star Wars
Now that the acquisition of Fox is complete, The Walt Disney Studios has updated their film release schedule for the next few years adding Fox releases, including the Avatar sequels, which have been bumped to December 2021, 2023, 2025, and 2027. In addition, several untitled Star Wars and Marvel films are on the distant schedule. … Disney Updates Film Release Schedule, Including Delays for Fox’s Avatar 2, More Star Wars
Will Smith Shares Excerpt of ‘Friend Like Me’ from Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
Many Disney fans are anxiously awaiting the live-action remake of the classic Aladdin and during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Will Smith shared a little bit of his version of the classic Friend Like Me. In the upcoming film, Smith takes on the role of the Genie which has raised many eyebrows since the … Will Smith Shares Excerpt of ‘Friend Like Me’ from Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
Avengers: Endgame Crosses $2 Billion Mark in Record Time
After just its second weekend in theaters, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame has crossed the $2 billion mark in global ticket sales, easily breaking the previous record. Avatar, which once held the record, took 47 days to reach $2 billion in ticket sales. Overall, Endgame is still behind Avatar‘s $2.78 billion grand total, but is now … Avengers: Endgame Crosses $2 Billion Mark in Record Time
Disney Screens ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for Troops in Afghanistan
This week, The Walt Disney Company surprised U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan by holding screenings of Avengers: Endgame, the latest smash hit from Marvel Studios. On Wednesday and Thursday, Disney brought the movie to Bagram Airfield, and there are plans to screen it in Kandahar this weekend. A social media post from Disney fan Kat … Disney Screens ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for Troops in Afghanistan
Actor Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars’, Dies at Age 74
Actor Peter Mayhew, who portrayed Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, died Tuesday at the age of 74. Mayhew’s passing was announced by his family in a tweet: “The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of … Actor Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars’, Dies at Age 74
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