Tag: Disney
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Disney Exec Exits to Become CEO of TikTok
Disney’s Kevin Mayer is resigning from his role as Chariman of Direct-to-Consumer and International, to become the CEO of TikTok, the app for making and sharing videos. Mayer’s role at Disney put him in charge of streaming, overseeing Disney+ and ESPN+, along with taking a leadership role in Disney taking control of Hulu last year.…
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Warner Bros Movie ‘Clouds’ Will Head Straight to Disney+, Not HBO Max
The Warner Bros movie Clouds that was originally set to premiere in theaters will now head right for streaming on Disney+ instead. The film is following suit of many movies this season choosing to forego the theatrical window and make a streaming debut. However, what makes this choice so interesting is the fact that Warner Bros chose…
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Disney+ is Working on a ‘National Treasure’ Series Featuring a Younger Cast
A National Treasure 3 is in the works at Disney, along with a series version of the film for Disney+. National Treasure producer Jerry Bruckheimer told Collider that both projects are underway and the pilot script is ready to go with outlines for future episodes as well. “We’re certainly working on one [National Treasure] for streaming and we’re…
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Which Streaming Service Has the Highest Grossing Movies?
When it comes to choosing a streaming service, many people just want one that has the “big name” movies. While that’s certainly ambiguous, there are a few parameters you could go by. You could look at the overall rating from critics, at fan reception, or even at the total number of awards won. But if…
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Hamilton is Coming to Disney+ This Summer
Disney has moved up the release date of its stage recording of the hit musical Hamilton on Disney+. Originally, the show was set for a theatrical release in October 2021, but a Disney+ exec has announced that the plan for Hamilton has changed and it will be available on the streaming platform July 3, 2020.…
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Analysts Report Revised Forecasts for Netflix, Disney & More
The recent surge in streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders has analysts revising previous projections. According to a report by London-based firm Digital TV Research, streaming platforms are seeing huge growth in projected subscription numbers, with Netflix and Disney+ right on top of that list. “We have completely revised our forecasts for…
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Mandalorian Reportedly Adds Jango Fett Actor Temuera Morrison to Season 2
Boba Fett? Where? Over on Disney+ being played by actor Temuera Morrison, according to reports. THR is reporting that Morrison, who played Boba Fett’s father Jango Fett in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, is set to join The Mandalorian’s second season. It’s reportedly not a huge role, and it shouldn’t be too…
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How to Watch The Disney Family Singalong Volume II This Sunday
Disney is coming back for round two of its popular Family Singalong special on ABC. Volume II will air on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Ryan Seacrest is returning as host with a new star-studded crew singing and improvising dance moves from home. You can join in too, thanks to onscreen…
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Hulu’s Global Expansion on Pause Due to Disney ‘Uncertainty’
Back in November 2019, we reported that Hulu was putting a global expansion plan into action. That plan was confirmed during Disney’s Q1 earnings call in February 2020, when then-CEO Bob Iger said that international expansion would be a focus for the company in 2021. When Iger previously talked about global expansion, he mentioned that…
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Throwback Thursday: Stream 5 Classic Disney Movies
As one of the undisputed legendary brands in entertainment, Disney has made its mark on every generation of movie-lovers dating back to the 1940s. What’s even more impressive is that a great deal of their movies (consisting mostly of reimagined fairy tales) have crossed generations to appeal to a wide age range. From growing up…