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Disney Shares Inside Look at Construction Progress of ‘Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After’

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Disney shared a behind-the-scenes look at the construction progress on the new show “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The inside look was shared in an Instagram reel by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Live Entertainment (@disneyliveentertainment) Part of the caption reads, … Read more

Disney Creates Team to Oversee Company Adoption of AI and Mixed Reality in ‘Responsible’ Way Across the Company

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Variety reports that former CTO of Walt Disney Studios, Jamie Voris, has been named to lead the newly created “Office of Technology Enablement,” which seeks to integrate AI and mixed reality across the company in a responsible way. As the Walt Disney Company prepares to add the burgeoning world of artificial intelligence to its repertoire … Read more

Adam Smith Named Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN

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Adam Smith has been named the chief product & technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN. The role was previously held by Aaron LaBerge. Adam Smith Named Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN Former YouTube vice president of product management Adam Smith has been named chief product & technology officer for Disney … Read more

Disney+ to Increase Monthly Price for Both Ad-Supported and No Ads Tiers

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Disney+ has announced a few new updates today, namely that pricing for both its ad-supported and ad-free tiers will be going up later this fall. Disney+ Price Increase With a “growing offering” coming to the streaming service, Disney is increasing the subscription price for the ad-supported and no ads tiers. Starting October 17, 2024, pricing … Read more

Aaron LaBerge Exiting ESPN to Work for Penn Entertainment Sports Betting

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Aaron LaBerge, the president and chief technology officer of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, is leaving Disney after more than 20 years with the company. Aaron LaBerge to Leave ESPN LaBerge said in a memo to Disney staff on Monday that he had made the decision to leave Disney. This was a personal decision, driven by … Read more

Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production President Sean Bailey Stepping Down

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In a new report from Deadline, Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production President Sean Bailey is stepping down from his role after 15 years. Walt Disney Studios Executive Departs Bailey is to be replaced by Searchlight’s co-President David Greenbaum, who will serve in the newly created role of “president of Live Action and 20th Century … Read more

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Ms. Marvel,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ and More Disney Projects Nominated for Emmy Awards

Disney Entertainment earned a whopping 163 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Among the movies and TV shows nominated are “Star Wars” shows “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.” “Ms. Marvel” earned three nominations. Disney+ in total got 40 nominations. Docuseries “Light & Magic” about Industrial Light & Magic was nominated for Outstanding Music … Read more

Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Loses Nearly $200M as ‘Worst Box Office Flop’ of 2022

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated comedy adventure “Strange World” has lost the company nearly $200M, marking its place as “the worst box office flop of 2022” according to Deadline. “Strange World” debuted in movie theaters on Thanksgiving and was quickly transitioned to Disney+ before Christmas, less than a month later, following a lackluster premiere week. … Read more

Cirque du Soleil Refreshes ‘Drawn to Life’ Production with New Acrobatic Acts, ‘Flying Guitarist’ at Disney Springs

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After nearly a year and a half of performances, Cirque du Soleil has announced updates to performances of “Drawn to Life,” performed each night exclusively in Disney Springs in partnership with the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The production has been refreshed with an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists, and a “flying” guitarist. “Drawn to Life” … Read more

Former Hulu President Joe Earley Named to Take Over Disney Entertainment Streaming

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Joe Earley, who was President of Hulu, has been promoted to President of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment. Michael Paull, who was previously in that role, is leaving the company. The move comes after Bob Iger announced the reorganization of the Walt Disney Company into three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, … Read more

Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden To Serve On President Joe Biden’s Export Council

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Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Dana Walden has been named to President Joe Biden’s Export Council, a group of business executives, union leaders, and legal experts that advises the president on international trade relations. The President’s Export Council serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade. The Council is tasked with providing recommendations and insight into the ways … Read more

Kevin Feige Reportedly Looking for Disney Position Outside of Marvel Studios

Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige is reportedly seeking a new position within The Walt Disney Company, The Direct reports. Disney announced in 2019 that Feige would be making a “Star Wars” film in the near future, although that project has not come to fruition and there has been no news since the … Read more

Family Sneaks Child Into Magic Kingdom, First Look at EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merch, Walt Disney World Store Opens at Orlando International Airport, and More: Daily Recap (9/21/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/2/21): Disney & Marvel Face Lawsuit Over Iron Man & Ant-Man Designs, FL Resident Discover Disney Tickets Extended, Disney’s Beach Club Resort Courtyard Refurbishment Complete, MCO Reduces Physical Distancing, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, May 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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