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

July 31, 2024 Phil Wood

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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

First Trailer for ‘X-Men 97’ Series, Disney+ Release Date Announced

February 21, 2024 Shannen Ace

Disney+ has released the first trailer for “X-Men 97,” a continuation of “X-Men: The Animated Series” that ran from 1992 to 1997. X-Men 97 The series was originally set to release last year but will now premiere on Disney+ on March 20, 2024. The first season will have 10 episodes. The trailer, which you can … Read more

Disney Reports ESPN Profits Down 20% as Disney Considers Its Options

October 20, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

In a regulatory filing, Disney has reported that ESPN profits are down 20%. ESPN Profits Down, Disney Exploring Strategic Options In the first nine months of the fiscal year, Disney’s sports bundle (ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN television channels) reported profits down 20 percent, to $1.48 billion, as well as a decrease in sales to $13.2 … Read more

Suzanne Somers, Star of ‘Three’s Company’ and ‘Totally Minnie,’ Passed Away at 76

October 15, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Suzanne Somers, the actress best known for her run in “Three’s Company” and occasional appearances and references in Disney-related works, has passed away. Suzanne Somers Passes Away The news was shared by Somers’ longtime publicist R. Couri Hay, who shared a statement to People magazine on behalf of the actress’ family. Suzanne Somers passed away … Read more

Neil Patrick Harris to Play Major Classic Villain in ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Special on Disney+

September 23, 2023 Brit Tuttle

A new trailer for the “Doctor Who” 60th anniversary special has released, confirming Neil Patrick Harris’ portrayal as a classic villain from the series. Neil Patrick Harris in ‘Doctor Who’ The new trailer for the special, which airs this November, features Harris as the Toymaker, an all-powerful enemy of the Doctor who hasn’t been seen … Read more

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

March 27, 2023March 22, 2023 Jonathan D

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

PHOTOS: New ‘Disneyland TV’ Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament Arrives at Walt Disney World

March 6, 2023 JessH

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A New Sketchbook Ornament celebrating Disney television history is now available at Walt Disney World as part of the 100 Years of Wonder anniversary celebration. Walt Disney’s Disneyland Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament – Disney100- $29.99 The collectible ornament is fully sculpted to look like a 1950s television, complete with flickering lights and synchronized sounds. It … Read more

The Walt Disney Company Moves Advertising and Media Distribution Teams to Media Networks Division

May 21, 2020 Matthew Soberman

The Walt Disney Company’s week of organizational change continues, this time focusing on its advertising and media distribution departments. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the teams are being absorbed into Disney’s media networks division after a two-year stint as part of the direct-to-consumer and international division. The media networks division oversees Disney’s television networks, including … Read more

Full Lineup for “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Revealed, Featuring Performances by The Muppets and More – Premiering This Sunday on ABC

May 6, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

Warm up your vocal chords as “The Disney Family Singalong” is set to return to ABC this weekend! By now, you’ve probably watched the record-breaking original singalong show, which took place on April 16th, either live on ABC or on Disney+. Today, we’re very excited to share the full lineup for the upcoming “The Disney Family … Read more

“The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Lineup to Feature Shakira, Josh Gad, Anika Noni Rose, and More; Premiering May 10 on ABC

May 1, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

Warm up your vocal chords as “The Disney Family Singalong” is set to return to ABC next week! By now, you’ve probably watched the record-breaking original singalong show, which took place on April 16th, either live on ABC or on Disney+. Today, we’re very excited to share that the lineup for the upcoming “The Disney Family … Read more

“The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Premieres This Mother’s Day at 7:00 PM on ABC; Performers To Be Announced Soon

April 29, 2020 Madeleine

Warm up your vocal chords and gather your loved ones as “The Disney Family Singalong” is set to return to ABC next week! We’re sure that, by now, you’ve probably watched the hugely popular original singalong show, which took place on April 16th, either live on ABC or caught-up on Disney+. No doubt it brought … Read more

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Making First-Ever Appearance on “DuckTales”; Episode Premieres April 11 on Disney XD and DisneyNow

April 10, 2020 Jilly Hite

If you’re like me, there’s nothing better than some good, old-fashioned Disney nostalgia. Especially when we are thrown back to the ’80s/’90s era of Disney. One of the things that hits all those spots is Disney XD’s reboot of the ’80s show, DuckTales. Following Huey, Dewey, Louie, and their Grand Uncle, Scrooge McDuck, on their … Read more

Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Series Finale to be Broadcast Live from Magic Kingdom on April 4th

February 26, 2020 Madeleine

This weekend, it was announced that ITV’s “Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway” will be returning to Walt Disney World this April, to live-broadcast the finale episode of the show’s sixteenth series. Everyone from the UK will immediately recognise the national treasures Ant and Dec as a beloved Geordie (ie. from the North-East of England) … Read more

Bill Nye’s $28 Million Lawsuit Against Disney May Now Proceed After Judge Ruling

December 6, 2019 Matthew Soberman

A judge has ruled that Bill Nye may proceed with his lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, which seeks punitive damages reaching $28 million, according to AV Club. Nye’s complaint comes from the agreement he had with Disney-ABC Domestic Television, known as Buena Vista Television when the agreement was reached, when they produced his show, … Read more

New Chip ‘n’ Dale Animated Series Announced for Disney+

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

We hope you’re in for even more kooky animated fun when Disney+ debuts, because it appears the lineup of animated series set to premiere with the streaming service just got better. According to What’s On Disney Plus, a brand-new Chip ‘n’ Dale comedy series was just announced for Disney+ at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film … Read more

Disney Teases Shows ‘The Rocketeer’ and ‘The Owl House’ Coming in 2019

June 13, 2018 Jesse DeRosa

Disney Junior's The Rocketeer television show coming in 2019.

Disney shared an early look at their upcoming TV shows The Rocketeer and The Owl House during a presentation at the Annecy Festival. The Rocketeer is a 3D animated show for Disney Junior that is a reimagining of the original comics for the two to five year-old demographic. The series is about a six-year-old girl … Read more