Disney Entertainment Television Lays Off 140 Employees as Part of Cost-Cutting Measures

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Deadline reports that 140 Disney Entertainment Television employees, including 13% of the National Geographic staff, have been laid off. Disney Entertainment Television Layoffs Disney Entertainment Television has laid off 140 employees as the company continues to work toward its goal of $7.5 billion in cost reductions, announced last year. The hardest-hit brand was National Geographic, … Read more

Nat Geo ‘EPCOT Becoming’ Documentary Clips Released in New YouTube Series

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Parts of National Geographic’s “EPCOT Becoming” documentary are being re-edited and released as a YouTube series featuring additional content. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ YouTube Series The “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” documentary goes behind the scenes of the years-long EPCOT reimagining. It first aired in April and became available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Earns Record-Breaking 183 Emmy Award Nominations

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With the 76th Primetime Emmy Award nominations revealed, The Walt Disney Company has broken records with 183 nominations across its studios and brands. Disney Earns 183 Emmy Award Nominations Disney+ received 32 nominations, which includes series like “Ahsoka,” “Loki,” and “Echo.” Disney Branded Television’s “Jim Henson Idea Man” secured eight nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or … Read more

‘EPCOT Becoming’ Documentary Streaming Date Announced & More: Daily Recap (4/29/24)

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Disney announces the steaming date for the new “EPCOT Becoming” documentary, Patina Restaurant Group employees at Disney Springs to unionize, and the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 29, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/29/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs … Read more

‘EPCOT Becoming’ National Geographic Documentary Streaming Date Announced

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Ahead of its premiere on National Geographic, Disney announced the streaming date and released a short teaser trailer for “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation.” “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” Watch as Walt Disney World Resort teams seek to find the balance of keeping EPCOT relevant for guests today while also looking towards the future of the Park. The … Read more

Chicken Guy! Florida Location Facing Potential Eviction & More: Daily Recap (3/20/24)

A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘EPCOT Becoming’ National Geographic Special on Park’s Transformation Coming Soon to Disney+ and Hulu

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A new National Geographic special titled “EPCOT Becoming,” which chronicles the park’s transformation, has been announced. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ Special Premiering on National Geographic on April 29 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, the special’s description is as follows: EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT for a new generation. Watch as Walt Disney World Resort … Read more

Disney100 Holiday Gift Ideas Including Mickey & Minnie Posable Figures, Playing Cards, Storybook Collection, and More

If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your Disney-loving friend, then check out this Disney100 merchandise available on Amazon, including Mickey and Minnie action figures, playing cards, and books. Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Posable Action Figures These action figures have removable, swappable hands and heads, and 12 joints so you can pose them … Read more

Disney TV Networks Are ‘Not For Sale,’ Bob Iger Says

The linear Disney TV networks are “not for sale,” CEO Bob Iger said during the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday. Bob Iger Gives Statement on Potential Sale of Disney TV Networks During a CNBC Squawk Box interview this summer, Iger agreed with David Faber that ABC and other TV stations “may not be … Read more

Byron Allen Says Money Isn’t An Issue Regarding $10 Billion Bid to Purchase ABC and Other Disney Stations

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Byron Allen has spoken up about his $10 billion offer to buy ABC, FX, National Geographic, and local stations from Disney, saying “capital’s not an issue,” but Bob Iger is “not ready” for a sale. In an interview with David Faber on MSNBC’s “Squawk Box” back in July, Disney CEO Bob Iger agreed with Faber … Read more

Byron Allen Offers Disney $10 Billion for ABC, FX, National Geographic, and Local Stations

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CEO of Entertainment Studios Byron Allen has offered The Walt Disney Company $10 billion to purchase ABC, FX, National Geographic, and local stations, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg’s source, “a person familiar with this proposal,” says it is a preliminary offer that could change. Allen based the offer on the assumption that the channels generated $1.25 billion … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible

A recent article from The Hollywood Reporter has breathed new life into the longstanding rumor of a potential Apple acquisition of The Walt Disney Company. The August 9 article by Kim Masters and Alex Weprin proposes that the company’s recent effort to trim down their extensive television offerings could pave the way toward an eventual … 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

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume, DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Set to Void Disney’s Development Agreement, & More: Daily Recap (4/20/23)

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 Thursday, April 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disneyland Paris Cancels Halloween & New Year’s Parties, $79,000 Crystal-Encrusted Arribas Brothers Spaceship Earth, & More: Daily Recap (4/15/23)

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 Saturday, April 15, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

National Geographic Photo Op Pops Up at Downtown Disney District for Earth Month

A photo spot featuring National Geographic has appeared next to the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. National Geographic Photo Spot We stopped by Downtown Disney in Disneyland and noticed a new photo op spot has just popped up. One of the two photo ops is the National Geographic logo. The National Geographic yellow … Read more