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  • Disney Closing Down Disney Channel Stations Around the World Due to Disney Plus Success

    Disney Closing Down Disney Channel Stations Around the World Due to Disney Plus Success

    Disney’s streaming service Disney Plus launched in November giving fans a new outlet for their favorite Disney content, but it also left many wondering what the future of the long-running Disney Channel and its subsidiaries, Disney Junior and DisneyXD would be.

    With Disney+ rolling out around the globe, it’s having an impact on the delivery of Disney content and in some countries a number of Disney Channels have closed down.

    According to What’s on Disney Plus, over the past few days several Disney Channels have had to close down due to the success of Disney+:

    • Disney Channel (Italy)
    • Disney Junior (Italy)
    • Disney Channel (Australia)
    • Disney Junior (Australia)
    • Disney XD (Germany)
    • Disney XD (France)
    • Disney XD (Spain)
    • Disney XD+ (UK)

    Disney has been closing down multiple Disney themed channels in different countries, including New Zealand, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Australia and the UK.   Content was also slowly being removed from many video on demand platforms such as Sky and Foxtel, ahead of the Disney+ launch.

    This is one of the big reasons why Disney+ is being offered through set top boxes like Sky Q, to allow traditional satellite and cable viewers to continue to get access to Disney content.

    Children’s TV has been suffering from a massive shift as viewers embracing video on demand, with viewing figures dropping drastically, year on year.  Which is why Disney+ has become so important to the Walt Disney Company.

    As Disney+ continues to pull in more subscribers, its likely more Disney Channels are likely to close.

  • ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney+ is set to receive an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look in a new eight-part documentary series exclusive to the streaming platform.

    The first of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’s eight episodes will premiere on Disney+ on May 4 — or May the Fourth, to Star Wars fans — with new episodes every Friday.

    That the eight episodes of this docuseries perfectly corresponds to the episode count of season one of The Mandalorian might lead you to believe that each episode of Gallery would focus on a different “chapter” of the show. Alas, the announcement says each “explores a different facet” of the series’ creation through never-before-seen footage and interviews hosted by Jon Favreau.

    Some such facets include “the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.”

  • PHOTO: Disney+ Worker Fired for Using Foul Language with Customer Online

    PHOTO: Disney+ Worker Fired for Using Foul Language with Customer Online

    A Disney+ customer services employee has been fired after telling a British user to ‘suck my d***’ and ‘eat s***, w****’ on the company’s live chat function.

    Subscriber Reece Scott, 23, from Woking, Surrey, had contacted the Disney help desk online after receiving an error message when trying to watch Brother Bear.

    But he was horrified to receive foul-mouthed reply, and quickly ended the chat, before taking a screenshot and complaining to the new streaming service. Take a look at the exchange below:

    Disney+ confirmed its employee had been dismissed and said a full investigation is underway to ensure this doesn’t happen again. 

    The exchange will raise fears among parents that any children using the help feature may also receive insulting responses.

  • Get $200 to Watch Your Favorite Disney Movie

    Get $200 to Watch Your Favorite Disney Movie

    The company Reviews.org is looking for 10 people willing to sit through their favorite Disney film one more time in exchange for $200 and a year-long subscription to Disney+.

    It’s called their Disney+ Dream Job application. They previously launched a similar job application in October, asking people to binge watch Disney movies for 30 days.

    They have re-launched this campaign to relieve some financial strain to 10 families who may be facing hardships due to the coronavirus outbreak. Take a look below for details and sign up information.

    Here are the qualifications:

    • Must be 18 years or older and a U.S. resident

    If interested, applicants can send an email with the subject line “Dream Job”, your name and favorite Disney film to giveaways@reviews.org.

    For more information: CLICK HERE.

  • ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series With Josh Gad, Luke Evans in the works at Disney+

    ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series With Josh Gad, Luke Evans in the works at Disney+

    No one’s got a swell cleft in his chin like Gaston and no one gets a new tv series like Gaston either. That’s right! A new Beauty & The Beast prequel series to the 2017 Disney live-action feature film, with stars Josh Gad and Luke Evans set to reprise their roles, could be coming to Disney+.

    Streaming service Disney+ is teaming with Once Upon a Time creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz as well as stars Josh Gad and Luke Evans for a Beauty and the Beast prequel limited series to the 2017 feature film in which the latter pair starred.

    The untitled limited series will be a six-episode musical event, with composer Alan Menken in talks to return as well. Sources say the project, which is currently in the early development stage, will take place well before the events of the film and also expand the Beauty and the Beast universe. No other stars from the film — like Emma Watson and Dan Stevens — are currently attached, though sources say there is a possibility that they could pop in for a guest spot.

    The 2017 Beauty and the Beast film, directed by Bill Condon, grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Kevin Kline also starred.

    The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.

  • BREAKING: Baby Yoda is Coming to Build-A-Bear

    BREAKING: Baby Yoda is Coming to Build-A-Bear

    Build-A-Bear Workshop revealed today that it will be releasing a Baby Yoda plush in the coming months and excited we are!

    The company revealed a prototype of a new plush figure based on The Child character from Disney’s “The Mandalorian” at the ICR Conference in Orlando.

    “I’m excited to share we will be one of the first companies to provide the digital and internet phenomenon who is trending higher than all the presidential candidates combined,” Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John said during the conference.

    Toys featuring the instantly popular character from “The Mandalorian” have been in high demand since the show debuted on Disney Plus in November. A Baby Yoda toy from Funko quickly became a top-selling action figure on Amazon in early December – even though customers who preordered the toy will not receive it until May.

  • New Delta and Disney+ Partnership Brings Exclusive In-Flight Entertainment to the Skies

    New Delta and Disney+ Partnership Brings Exclusive In-Flight Entertainment to the Skies

    Delta and Disney+ have struck a new deal that will allow passengers to access exclusive Disney movies while they travel at 30,000 feet.

    Delta customers can now enjoy a selection of movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic thanks to the airline’s most recent partnership with Disney+.

    See the full list of Disney titles featured on the IFE Spotlight Collection in December below.

    TitleProduction Company
    Avengers: EndgameMarvel
    Captain MarvelMarvel
    CocoPixar
    Finding NemoPixar
    Free SoloNational Geographic
    FrozenDisney
    The Little MermaidDisney
    The Nightmare Before ChristmasDisney
    The Parent TrapDisney
    Remember the TitansDisney
    Star Wars: The Last JediStar Wars
    Toy Story 3Pixar
    UpPixar

    Additional Disney library titles are available within the movies and TV series pages on board.

    “We know how much our customers value entertainment on board,” said Ekrem Dimbiloglu, Director – Onboard Product and Brand Experience. “That’s why we have installed seat-back screens in over 700 aircraft and continue to forge partnerships with entertainment giants like The Walt Disney Company to bring more diversity and variety to the entertainment options we offer in flight.”

    Disney+ provides customers an unrivaled collection of Disney fan favorites, ranging from one of the highest-grossing films of all time “Avengers: Endgame” to timeless animated films like “The Little Mermaid.” A selection of content from the Disney+ library catalog joins the more than 3,000 movies, TV shows and music options already available through Delta Studio* – free of charge to all customers in all cabins. In addition to investing in seat-back entertainment, customers can choose to stream Delta Studio to their personal devices on the airline’s entire mainline fleet and most regional aircraft.

    This content partnership with The Walt Disney Company is the latest in Delta’s effort to bring new and innovative offerings to customers so they can make the most of their time in flight – from bringing Hulu Originals and Spotify podcasts on board, to debuting a next-generation IFE interface on the airline’s new A330-900neo, to taking steps toward free Wi-Fi and more.

  • ‘Baby Yoda’ Merch is on the Way for the Holidays

    ‘Baby Yoda’ Merch is on the Way for the Holidays

    The force is strong with this holiday merch! “The Mandalorian” break out star, dubbed “Baby Yoda” by the internet, will soon have merchandise available and just in time for the holidays!

    The character, named simply “The Child” in the new Disney+ series, made a surprise appearance toward the end of the first episode. “Star Wars” fans went wild for the adorable creature, calling it “Baby Yoda” due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic character Yoda. 

    Clothing and accessories for “Baby Yoda” will soon be available on Amazon, Zazzle, Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Hot Topic and Box Lunch, as well as the Disney Store, ShopDisney and at the Disney Parks, CNBC reported. There are already two T-shirts available on Amazon as you can see in the picture below:

    One retails for $22.99 and the other costs $25.99. CLICK HERE to see what’s already avaiable on Amazon.

    “The Child” was absent from the marketing and initial merchandise launch for “The Mandalorian” because show runners Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni didn’t want to spoil the creature’s unexpected appearance, the report said.

    Presales for toys and plush will also be available in the coming weeks.

  • Marvel Studios Begins Filming ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’

    Marvel Studios Begins Filming ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’

    “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” a new series coming exclusively to Disney+ has finally begun filming!

    Earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios announced the exciting news that Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan would be reprising their roles as Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon, and Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier in and on Tuesday, the two stars took over Marvel Studios’ Instagram to announce that production is officially under way!

    It’s no new news that these two have incredible and hilarious chemistry both on and off the screen, and this short teaser takeover was the perfect reminder of that. The Instagram takeover kicked off with Mackie doing a solo takeover explaining he has big news to share, but was quickly interrupted by Stan jumping in on his takeover to make the news public. Ultimately, we got to the big announcement — that production has started on their much-anticipated new series.

    The series is expected to release in late 2020! Other upcoming Marvel Studios projects include Black Widow on May 1, 2020, The Eternals on November 6, 2020, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on February 12, 2021, WandaVision in spring 2021, Loki in spring 2021, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 7, 2021, What If? In summer 2021, Hawkeye in fall 2021, and Thor: Love and Thunder on November 5, 2021, 2021, and Black Panther 2 on May 6, 2022. Marvel Studios Disney+ series without release dates include Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk.

  • Original Sanderson Sisters Confirmed For ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel on Disney+

    Original Sanderson Sisters Confirmed For ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel on Disney+

    Disney+ recently revealed a follow-up to the 1993 Disney classic is in the works and it appears the original Sanderson Sisters will be making a return and everyone’s three favorite witches are returning to put another spell on audiences in the “Hocus Pocus” sequel.

    Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed on Instagram that she and fellow cast members Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy will return for the Disney+ sequel and the news has many fans running amok, amok, amok with anticipation!

    Parker teased the trio’s return to Salem, Massachusetts as you can see in the Instagram post below:

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    Halloween 2019 One for the books. X, SJ

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    Excited for what could come, one fan asked if there was ‘any chance of a sequel?!’, to which Sarah said: ‘we have all said yes. Now we wait. X’ While when another fan asked if the trio would be up for ’round 2′, she responded ‘sure’ and ‘we await instructions.’

    The original 1993 film about a trio of 17th-century witches wreaking havoc in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts, stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. The film was directed by Kenny Ortega and based on a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert.

    “Workaholics” writer Jen D’Angelo is reportedly writing the sequel and has been tasked with finding a way to bring back the original cast of Bette Midler as Winifred, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah, and Kathy Najimy as Mary.