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  • Disney and Regal Owner Cineworld Reach Theatrical Release Deal

    Disney and Regal Owner Cineworld Reach Theatrical Release Deal

    Disney just signed a deal with Cineworld to guarantee the placement of Disney movies in Regal Cinemas across the country as they reopen.

    The deal also means that Cineworld’s cinemas will be showing Disney’s upcoming Cruella, Black Widow and Jungle Cruise, even despite their day-and-date Disney+ Premier releases. On Thursday, Disney said it will be sticking to a purely theatrical window for some of its upcoming features, including a 45-day period for 20th Century Studios’ Ryan Reynolds-starrer Free Guy (which starts global rollout in early August) and Marvel’s Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (which begins in early September). That 45-day window would apply to both the U.S. and the UK, we understand.

    In comparison, Cineworld’s deal with Universal that was reported on Thursday will be for a 17-day exclusive window in theaters in the U.S., after which Universal will have the option to make a film available as a premium video on-demand offering. If a film earns an opening weekend of more than $50 million, the theatrical exclusivity period will be extended to 31 days. In the U.K. however, theatrical exclusivity will be guaranteed for all films for 31 days, with that window extending to 45 days if the film reaches an agreed-upon opening weekend benchmark.

    Cineworld now has deals in place with Disney, Universal and Warner Bros, with which they have 45 days of theatrical exclusivity in Regal locations starting in 2022. The company is also in talks with other studios about their own windowing terms.

    Cineworld’s Regal chain began reopening in April in the U.S., and its UK cinemas will resume operations from next week.

  • The Rock’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie Will Git Disney+ the Same Day as Theaters

    The Rock’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie Will Git Disney+ the Same Day as Theaters

    Disney’s Jungle Cruise will debut in theaters and Disney+ Premier on July 30.

    Disney+ Premier means that the movie will be available for in-home purchase to Disney+ subscribers for $29.99 in those territories which have the streaming service. Previously, it looked like the Jaume Collet-Serra directed movie was destined strictly for theaters.

    “Join my ace Emily Blunt (the female Indiana Jones) and myself on the adventure of a lifetime as our Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ hits theaters and your living rooms on the same day,” Johnson posted on Instagram as you can see below:

    “The most important thing with our movie was to always take care of families around the world by giving you options to watch it,” he continued.

    The Dwayne Johnson-Emily Blunt movie based on the Disney theme park attraction is a big tentpole and franchise starter for the studio.

  • New Rainbow Mickey Ears Adding An Extra Flash of Colors to Disney Parks

    New Rainbow Mickey Ears Adding An Extra Flash of Colors to Disney Parks

    Disney Parks is releasing these new Rainbow Mickey ears and they will be really adding some color to the parks!

    The latest Mickey Mouse ear hat features a classic look. This souvenir topper features rainbow striped ears and a Mickey patch to make you beam with pride!

    The new ears are now available for pre-order, take a look below:

    Mickey Mouse Ear Hat for Adults – Rainbow Disney Collection – Pre-Order – $19.99

    “We will continue to provide authentic products and experiences and create storytelling moments that celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year. Stay tuned; more Pride products will roll out globally at various locations and retailers in June and all year long as we continue to celebrate the community,” Disney Parks said in a post.

    In celebration of Pride Month 2021 and the company’s Pride collection, The Walt Disney Company is giving funds as part of our ongoing commitment to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities. Guests can learn more on RainbowDisneyCollection.com.

  • Disney Releases Rainbow Collection for Pride Month

    Disney Releases Rainbow Collection for Pride Month

    Disney has announced they have a line of clothing and accessories for Pride Month 2021.

    The Rainbow Collection will give parts of the funds collected to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities.

    Take a look at the post below:

    Get ready for Pride Month in style with a colorful array of Pride products available now! 🌈 The Walt Disney Company is…

    Posted by Disney on Wednesday, May 5, 2021

    From apparel to accessories to pins and plush and so much more, there are more items in this collection than there are colors in the rainbow! Better yet, in celebration of Pride Month 2021 and the company’s Pride collection, The Walt Disney Company is donating funds as part of our ongoing commitment to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities. To learn more, visit RainbowDisneyCollection.com.

    Here’s a first look at this vibrant new collection with select products available now at shopDisney.com and Disney stores in North America and Japan, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. This collection is coming later this month to Disney stores in Europe and shopDisney.co.uk as well so keep an eye out across the pond! 

  • VIDEO: Disney Unveils a Real-Life Lightsaber

    VIDEO: Disney Unveils a Real-Life Lightsaber

    To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney is giving the public its first look at a “real”, retractable lightsaber.

    Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro first teased the famed weapon during a virtual news conference in April.

    Rey can be heard in a 14-second teaser video saying “Light. Darkness. A balance,” a reference to the character’s quote from The Last Jedi, as the lightsaber is ignited. Take a look below:

    The saber isn’t for sale, at least not yet. But fans can soon see it in action at Disney’s new “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser,” an immersive Disney hotel that will open in 2022 and allow guests to live out adventures from the lucrative franchise.

    The company said in a blog post that the popular weapon will be seen in action beginning in 2022, when guests are transported from the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida to a galaxy far, far away for a two-night experience at the theme park’s new Galactic Starcruiser hotel.

  • Adorable Dog Goes Viral Because She Resembles a Disney Princess

    Adorable Dog Goes Viral Because She Resembles a Disney Princess

    One adorable dog has gone viral recently because the internet thinks she resembles a Disney Princess.

    Already named after a Disney character, Winnie has had her life documented on social media since birth and the internet has found her eyes to be so big and beautiful that they could belong to a Disney Princess.

    She even has an Instagram account dedicated to her daily life and adventures and she is only a few months old, she has quickly stolen the hearts of Disney fans all over the globe. Check out the video that started it all below:

    You can follow along on all of Winnie’s adventures on her official Instagram account, run by her human parents based in the U.K., Ellée and Tom.

  • VIDEO: Johnny Depp Says New Police Bodycam Footage Proves Amber Heard is Lying

    VIDEO: Johnny Depp Says New Police Bodycam Footage Proves Amber Heard is Lying

    New police testimony and bodycam footage ‘proves’ Amber Heard is lying about the fight that ended their 18-month marriage, according to Johnny Depp and his legal team.

    Heard and her allies have given evidence in multiple legal cases saying Depp hurled a phone at her face and trashed their penthouse kitchen during the notorious May 2016 blow out.

    But the actor’s lawyers claim the depictions of damage – including broken candelabras, glass strewn on the floor and red wine sloshed on the walls and carpets – are completely at odds with what police remember. Take a look at the bodycam footage for yourself below:

    Four different LAPD officers visited the stylish, loft-style apartment in downtown Los Angeles within the space of two hours after Heard’s pals mistakenly dialed 911 twice, according to a report from Daily Mail.

    The first two cops have given new depositions within the past month reiterating that they swept the $1.5 million property but didn’t see any injuries, vandalism or evidence of a crime.

    Their body-worn devices reveal a tidy hallway leading to an elegant kitchen and living area adorned with ornaments, fresh flowers, piles of books, numerous candles and candelabras.

    The officers don’t appear to spot anything suspicious, however, and there are no obvious signs of damage, disarray or staining to the floors or carpets in the three and a half minute videos.

  • Disney Teases Realistic, Retractable Lightsaber During Parks Presentation

    Disney Teases Realistic, Retractable Lightsaber During Parks Presentation

    Thursday, Disney held a virtual news conference where they revealed a Realistic, Retractable Lightsaber that may be coming soon to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more.

    ​Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted the presentation and touched on topics such as the reopening of Disneyland Resort in California, upcoming Disney World attractions, and how new technology will shape guest experiences.

    Then, as D’Amaro gave the closing remarks, he lifted up a lightsaber, turned it on and said “it’s real” before the video ended. The way the light activated from the hilt was similar to how lightsabers activate in the Star Wars films.

    “You never know what we’re going to come up with next,” D’Amaro said.

    In a blog post released after the presentation, D’Amaro briefly mentioned the Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development team and the work they are doing.

    “I can’t wait to share more with you in the near future — this team is really pushing the boundaries of creativity, technology, and storytelling,” D’Amaro wrote.

    Disney has filed patents in the past for lightsaber-related technology. And visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can build their own lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop. Those lightsabers feature a heavier hilt made out of metal.

    So far, no other details have been announced. And the video hasn’t been released.

  • One of the Largest Collections of Disney Theme Park Memorabilia Ever Assembled Is up for Auction

    One of the Largest Collections of Disney Theme Park Memorabilia Ever Assembled Is up for Auction

    From a seven-foot statue of Mickey Mouse to Walt Disney’s personal backyard railroad, one of the largest collections of Disney theme park memorabilia ever assembled is on the auction block in Dallas.

    All told, roughly 800 pieces of Disney history spanning six decades of magic are currently available through Heritage Auctions’ The Art of the Disney Theme Park & Disney Storybook Art auction event.

    “The nostalgia for Disney theme parks is something that unites generations of fans,” Jim Lentz, Vice President of Animation at Heritage, said in a news release. “More than vacation memories, the power of nostalgia is in its ability to capture the energy and emotion of a time and place. While Disneyland and Walt Disney World are ever-changing, the memorabilia of those earlier times are tangible touchpoints to the past—a way to celebrate its history and preserve those memories.”

    The offerings from Walt Disney World range from the iconic oversized map of the Walt Disney World Resort that was displayed in rooms at the Contemporary Resort and Polynesian Resort in the 1970s, to a construction sign teasing the coming of a new Tomorrowland in 1994.

    “Among my favorite pieces are from the quieter corners of Walt Disney World, such as the silkscreened restaurant posters from the Contemporary Resort in the 1980s,” Lentz said. “Some of these places were around for a year, some for a decade, but they’re all remembered here and the post-modern graphics that Disney’s sign shop utilized are amazingly fun to look back at.”

    The auction also includes rare memorabilia from Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, the Disney Cruise Line, and even the Disney Store.

    “The tremendous surge in interest in this collecting area far outpaces the extremely limited supply,” Lentz noted. “So many of these are one-of-a-kind artifacts, and we are honored and excited to not only bring these lots together but to take collectors on a journey through the history of the Disney theme parks.”

    The live, online auction runs through Saturday, April 10.

  • Walt Disney Studios Releases Second ‘Cruella’ Trailer

    Walt Disney Studios Releases Second ‘Cruella’ Trailer

    Disney has unleashed a new full-length trailer for it’s upcoming Cruella de Vil origin story.

    In the latest trailer, Stone’s Cruella, at first just an aspiring and daring fashion designer named Estella, gets killer advice from Thompson’s Baroness on how to make it in the industry.

    “Let me give you some advice, you can’t care about anyone else,” Baroness is seen telling then-Estella during a fancy meal at the beginning of the trailer. “Everyone else is an obstacle. You care what an obstacles wants or feels, you’re dead. If I care about anyone or thing I might’ve died.” Take a look at the trailer below:

    “You have the talent. Whether you have the killer instinct is the big question,” Baroness says, and Cruella sets out to prove she has just that in the rest of the action-packed trailer that pits the women against each other.

    The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry as Cruella’s henchmen Horace and Jasper, and Emma Thompson as the Baroness, the head of a fashion house where our budding villainess gets a job. Having been announced in 2013 and cast its leading lady in 2016, the project has had a long journey to the screen, passing between multiple writers before Dana Fox and Tony McNamara wrote the final version of the screenplay.

    The Walt Disney Company releases Cruella on May 28.