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‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti

Two upcoming Disney features have just added to their casts, one in the form of a young up-and-comer, the other with a renowned Hollywood veteran. The sequel to Maleficent has recast its prince with Trust star Harris Dickinson, while the attraction-based Jungle Cruise has picked up Paul Giamatti to help fill out its roster. Dickinson’s role was initially portrayed ‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti

‘The One and Only Ivan’ Begins Production, Adds Helen Mirren and Danny DeVito

Disney’s live-action/CG adaptation of the Newberry Medal-winning children’s novel by Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan, has started production, complete with a full cast and crew. Filming began at Pinewood Studios in London this week, with director Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) at the helm, a script by Mike White, and an all-star cast lending ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Begins Production, Adds Helen Mirren and Danny DeVito

Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Receives Three Tony Nominations

Disney’s Broadway production of Frozen opened at the legendary St. James Theatre in New York City back on March 22 and has been incredibly successful setting box office records. The show features twice as much music as the film including twelve new songs. Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that the Broadway show has been nominated Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ Receives Three Tony Nominations

Disney’s New A Cappella Group, D Cappella, Debuts on American Idol’s First Ever Disney Night

Disney Music Group’s new a cappella singing sensation, D Cappella made their debut appearance Sunday night on the hit ABC music competition series, American Idol. The seven-member group performed classic Disney songs throughout the show’s Disney Night themed episode, including favorites from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Aladdin. The group’s co-creator, Disney’s New A Cappella Group, D Cappella, Debuts on American Idol’s First Ever Disney Night

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets Box Office Records with $630 Million Opening Weekend

The debut weekend for Avengers: Infinity War managed to out-earn projections and has now set records for both domestic and global ticket sales. The film brought in $250 million from North American theaters and $380 million overseas. These numbers don’t include Chinese ticket sales, as the film will not debut in that market until May 11th. ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets Box Office Records with $630 Million Opening Weekend

$106 million Opening Day for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

According to Entertainment Weekly, Avengers: Infinity War has finished its domestic opening day with $106 million, which includes $39 million from late Thursday night screenings. This is the second largest box office opening day ever, finishing right behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Disney is now estimating that Avengers: Infinity War will finish the weekend $106 million Opening Day for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’