Free Disney100 LEGO Set on Offer with Select Purchase, New Music-Themed 100 Years of Wonder Merchandise at Walt Disney World, and More: Daily Recap (6/25/23)

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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, June 25, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Opposing Potential New UK Streaming Service Regulations

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As some revisions and expansions to the regulation of streaming services work their way through the Parliament of the United Kingdom, legal counsel for The Walt Disney Company is opposing the changes, per MSN and Variety. Parliament Seeking Changes to Streaming Regulation Some of the proposals include: On that last point, this new regulation primarily … Read more

Disney Stock Down Nearly 9% Since Yesterday’s Closing

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The Walt Disney Company stock has taken quite the dive this morning, with Disney stock plummeting nearly 9% since yesterday. Disney Stock Disney stock (DIS) dropped in premarket trading after their disappointing first-quarter report. Yesterday, after their second-quarter report, it dropped even more. This also comes after a surprise decline in Disney+ subscribers in Quarter … Read more

‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi’ Season 2 Announced for Disney+

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At the end of a 15th anniversary panel commemorating “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Dave Filoni announced the “Tales of the Jedi” series on Disney+ would be releasing a second season on Disney+. Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” is an anthology series of short stories from the prequel … Read more

Disney+ Announces Updated Release Date for ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Shorts

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According to a recent press release, Disney+ has announced “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Shorts” will premiere on April 26 ahead of the full episodes debut on May the Fourth. A Galaxy for All Audiences Set in the High Republic era, this particular show is notable for being the first of its kind in the … Read more

‘Encanto’ Tops Nielsen List of Movies Streamed in 2022

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“Encanto” was the top-streamed movie in 2022, according to the new charts released by Nielsen. It’s not surprising considering the film’s instant success when it was released in late 2021. It reached 27.416 billion minutes viewed, over double the 11.427 billion minutes viewed of “Turning Red,” which is second place in Nielsen’s top 15. Other … Read more

First Full Trailer for Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Released

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The One and Only…”Pinocchio” is coming to life with the new live-action film on Disney+ on September 8. The first trailer of the upcoming film was released today. Check out the trailer from Disney’s Twitter below: The remake of the classic 1883 children’s book stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio, Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Cynthia … Read more

‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Arriving for Purchase & Rental on Digital Platforms July 15

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“Jurassic World: Dominion” opened in theaters just over a month ago on June 10, yet it’s already heading to digital services this Friday. The film is the lowest rated of the trilogy despite much of the original “Jurassic Park” cast returning. The film will arrive for digital purchase and rental online July 15, with the … Read more

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Has Been Rewatched 180 Million+ Times by Fans

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The latest Disney phenomenon, “Encanto,” has been re-watched by Disney fans over 180 million times. Earlier today, Disney announced that a sing-along version of “Encanto” will be available to stream on Disney+ starting this Friday, March 18. And with the announcement, Disney has revealed that a huge reason as to why “Encanto” is so popular … Read more

Disney Content May Be Pulled From YouTube TV if Partnership is Not Renewed

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YouTube TV is currently negotiating with Disney about whether or not they will continue to distribute their content. YouTube TV and Disney’s partnership ends this Friday, December 17 and no decision has been made on whether or not they will renew their partnership. If they are unable to reach an equitable deal by this Friday, … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Murals Highlighting Streaming Movies, Series Come to Downtown Disney District for Disney+ Day

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Disney+ Day was November 12. Disney used the day to celebrate and promote its streaming service. In addition to celebrations inside the theme parks, Disney also added murals in Downtown Disney District. The murals have been added at the site of the former ESPN Zone. Colorful artwork appears on the second story. Each awning also … Read more

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Theme ‘The Magic is Calling’ Now Available for Download and Streaming

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You can now listen to the anthem of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary on most major platforms. “The Magic is Calling” is now available to stream on various services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. For those who prefer to download, the song is available to purchase on iTunes and Amazon. The … Read more

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Star Simu Liu Appears to Take Jab at Bob Chapek After Disney CEO Calls Film ‘An Interesting Experiment’

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It seems that another Marvel Studios star may also have issues with Disney leadership and streaming plans. Simu Liu, the star of the upcoming “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” took to social media after comments made by Disney CEO Bob Chapek. According to Variety, Liu is likely reacting to a comment made … Read more

Apple’s SharePlay to Allow Users to Stream Disney+ and Hulu on FaceTime Calls

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During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference today, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced SharePlay, a new feature that will allow users to share streaming content on FaceTime calls. “SharePlay is a powerful new set of features for shared experiences that you can enjoy when you’re on a FaceTime call,” Federighi said. Several major … Read more

Pixar’s “Soul” Tops Streaming Rankings for Opening Week

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Pixar’s newest film “Soul” debuted on Disney+ on Christmas Day, and was viewed more than the hit TV show “The Office” making the new movie the most streamed title that week. From December 21st to 27th “Soul” was collectively streamed for 1,669 million minutes compared to The Office streaming for 1,435 million minutes that week. … Read more

“Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” Raises over $1 Million for The Actors Fund, Continues to Stream Through the Weekend

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The virtual curtain raised on “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” on January 1. By the end of the performance, the show had raised over $1 million for The Actors Fund. The musical, created by Emily Jacobsen, featured a cast of stage, film, and television actors. The show will continue to stream on-demand for 72 hours. The … Read more