Tag: The Walt Disney Studios
Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox
UPDATE 04/16/20: Disney announced that Artemis Fowl will be available for streaming on Disney+ beginning June 12th. The fantastical epic adventure stars Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel, Adrian Scarborough, Colin Farrell, and Judi Dench. Director Kenneth Branagh said of the announcement: “Artemis Fowl is a true … Disney Shuffles Their Theatrical Release Calendar For Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Fox
The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start
Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending December 28, 2019), showing revenue up 36% and income up 9% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share, however, decreased 37%. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said in a written statement, “We … The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start
Disney to Release Recording of ‘Hamilton’ with the Original Broadway Cast Next Year
The Walt Disney Studios has announced that they will be releasing a filmed version of Hamilton to theaters on October 15, 2021. The musical, written by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana, Mary Poppins Returns), premiered on Broadway at The Richard Rogers Theatre in 2015. The version that’s being released was recorded in 2016 at that … Disney to Release Recording of ‘Hamilton’ with the Original Broadway Cast Next Year
Disney Releases Final Trailer for Live Action ‘Mulan’
The Walt Disney Studios has released the final full-length trailer for the upcoming live-action version of Disney’s Mulan. The non-musical action-heavy film stars Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, and Yifei Liu as Mulan. As in the original animated film, Mulan disguises herself as a man to serve in the Imperial Army in place of her … Disney Releases Final Trailer for Live Action ‘Mulan’
Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns
Emma Watts, head of 20th Century Studios (formally 20th Century Fox), has resigned. Watts joined the studio in 1997 as creative executive, and stepped into the role of president of production in 2009. Walt Disney Studios chairmen, Alan Bergman and Alan Horn, released a statement thanking Watts: “Emma has made many wonderful contributions to Fox … Most Recent Change to Disney’s 20th Century Studios: Emma Watts, Head of Studio, Resigns
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Continues to Top the Box Office
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the ninth and final chapter of the saga, continues to dominate the box office, bringing in over $72 million this weekend and a total of $136 million for the five-day Christmas holiday period. The successful weekend brings the film’s total to $361 million domestically and $725 million worldwide, making … Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Continues to Top the Box Office
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Leads Box Office with $176M Opening Weekend
Although Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came in prominently behind the last two films in the trilogy, the newest film blew away the competition with its weekend launch of $175.5 million at the North American box office and $373.5 million globally. The film scored the third-biggest December debut of all time domestically behind J.J. … ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Leads Box Office with $176M Opening Weekend
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Announces 2020 Events, Including Destination D
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced most of their 2020 slate of events, including Destination D and other returning favorites. D23 offers several membership levels, including a free General Membership, Gold Membership for $99.99, or Gold Family Membership for $129.99. D23 Destination D: Fantastic Worlds November 20-22, 2020 Walt Disney World Resort will … D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Announces 2020 Events, Including Destination D
Kevin Feige, Head of Marvel Studios, Developing New ‘Star Wars’ Movie
It is being reported that Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and huge Star Wars fan, will be developing a new Star Wars movie after being approached by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a meeting took place in late summer with Feige, Kennedy, Alan Horn, and Alan Bergman. Walt Disney Studios … Kevin Feige, Head of Marvel Studios, Developing New ‘Star Wars’ Movie
A First Look at Emma Stone Playing Cruella de Vil
During The Walt Disney Studios panel at the 2019 D23 Expo, the first look at Emma Stone portraying the iconic Disney villain Cruella de Vil was revealed. Stone will star as Cruella de Vil alongside Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry in the upcoming film Disney’s Cruella. Emma Thompson will portray the Baroness. … A First Look at Emma Stone Playing Cruella de Vil
