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Judge Dismisses ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Company

Back in 2017, we reported that producer Tova Later along with writers Arthur Lee Alfred II and Ezequiel Martinez Jr. filed a lawsuit against Disney accusing them of copying themes, settings, plot, characters, and dialogue from a script and concept art they sent to Disney back in 2000. On May 13, 2019, a judge in Judge Dismisses ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Company

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

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’

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

Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO for The Walt Disney Company, announced today that both Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will be expanding their roles in the company’s Studio Entertainment division. Bergman, currently the president of Walt Disney Studios, will become Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division, where he will serve alongside Horn. Both will report Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Disney Celebrates Release of ‘Aladdin’ with #FriendLikeMe Challenge for Make-A-Wish

To celebrate the upcoming release of the new live-action Aladdin, Disney is asking fans to participate in their new #FriendLikeMe challenge to benefit Make-A-Wish. Tag your friends on Twitter or Instagram and for every public post using the hashtag #FriendLikeMe between now and May 24th, Disney will donate $5 (up to a total donation of Disney Celebrates Release of ‘Aladdin’ with #FriendLikeMe Challenge for Make-A-Wish

Walt Disney Studios Releases First Full Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Trailer

The Walt Disney Studios has just released the first full movie trailer on their much anticipated live-action adaptation of Aladdin. The upcoming film is described as: A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Walt Disney Studios Releases First Full Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Trailer

Walt Disney Studios Reveals First Movie Poster for Maleficent Sequel

Angelina Jolie is set to return in the Maleficent sequel that has just been given an official title and release date. The Walt Disney Studios has also released the upcoming film’s brand new movie poster. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil will hit theatres on October 18, 2019.