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‘Descendants 2’ Debuts to 13 Million Viewers
After everyone was accounted for, the original Descendants brought in 10.5 million viewers; the sequel managed to match that, and then some. Premiering across a total of six channels, Descendants 2 averaged 13 million viewers. The film was broadcast on six channels: Disney Channel, Disney XD, ABC, Freeform, Lifetime, and Lifetime Movies. The largest audience was … ‘Descendants 2’ Debuts to 13 Million Viewers
Bill Hader May Join Anna Kendrick in Disney’s Upcoming Female Santa Film
Disney has a holiday film in the works focused on St. Nick’s daughter that Bill Hader may be signing on for. The project, currently titled “Nicole”, will center on Santa Claus’s daughter taking on her father’s duties. Father Christmas is retiring and leaving the job to his son, who gets cold feet before his first … Bill Hader May Join Anna Kendrick in Disney’s Upcoming Female Santa Film
Ryan Seacrest Will Once Again Be Hosting ‘American Idol’
When American Idol comes to Walt Disney World to hold auditions, it seems they will indeed be bringing Ryan Seacrest along with them. Ryan broke the news on the morning show he co-hosts, Live With Kelly and Ryan. He has a busy schedule ahead of him. Seacrest’s current gigs, Live With Kelly and Ryan and his syndicated morning radio show On … Ryan Seacrest Will Once Again Be Hosting ‘American Idol’
Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy
After a worldwide search of over 2,000 actors, the leading roles of the Genie, Aladdin, and Princess Jasmine were announced this past weekend at the D23 Expo. Disney is now facing some criticism for the casting of Princess Jasmine. Naomi Scott landed the role of Princess Jasmine, and her heritage as a half-white and half-Indian … Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy
Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
While Disney has dealt with legal issues lately springing up from claims they stole others’ ideas as the basis for films (Zootopia, Inside Out), this newest lawsuit put before the company is about stolen tech. VFX firm Rearden LLC filed an injunction Monday against The Walt Disney Company to prevent them from distributing three films they … Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films
‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Release Date Announced
According to Deadline.com, Disney’s live-action film The Nutcracker And The Four Realms will be released on November 2, 2018. This news is a departure from what was heard at the D23 Expo, where the live-action panel seemed to hint that the film’s release date wouldn’t be until 2019. The Nutcracker And The Four Realms is … ‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Release Date Announced
Disney and Steve Whitmire Express Differing Views over Kermit Termination
Six days ago it was revealed that long-time Muppeteer and voice of Kermit the Frog for the past 27 years, Steve Whitmire, had been let go by Disney. Now, four days after vague statements by Whitmire on social media, we have some clarification on both sides of the story. Disney has stated that the reason … Disney and Steve Whitmire Express Differing Views over Kermit Termination
Newly Minted Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Wants Controversial Film ‘Song of the South’ Released
This past weekend at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California Whoopi Goldberg was named a Disney Legend. Since then, she has used her new Disney Legend status to talk about the racially insensitive 1946 Disney film, Song of the South. Whoopi Goldberg wants the film to be re-released, because she wants the American public to … Newly Minted Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Wants Controversial Film ‘Song of the South’ Released
Will Smith Cast as Genie in the Live Action ‘Aladdin’
Today at D23, it was announced that Will Smith has been cast as the Genie in the upcoming Aladdin live-action remake! Disney also announced the casting of Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. Aladdin will be played by the up and coming Mena Massoud, and Princess Jasmine will be played by Naomi Scott (who recently played the … Will Smith Cast as Genie in the Live Action ‘Aladdin’
Augmented Reality Lightsabers Coming Soon in Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Game!
‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ will let you train your light saber skills in augmented reality! Take a look below! Augmented Reality Lightsabers Coming Soon! #Disneyexpo2017 #DISD23 #starwars #lightsaber pic.twitter.com/Yc6yF9XrQY — The DIS (@TheDIS) July 15, 2017
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