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  • Disney+ Subscribers Offered 25% Off Selected Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

    Disney+ Subscribers Offered 25% Off Selected Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

    For the first time, Disney+ subscribers can save on stays at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels most nights July 8 through Sept. 30, 2022.

    Disney+ is known for bringing hours of entertainment to your homes, and with our Disney Resorts Collection, you can immerse yourself in some of your favorite Disney tales.

    When it is time to head out to the theme parks, you can step right into the worlds of some of your favorite Disney+ movies or shows. Join Chef Remy in a culinary caper during Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT, help the Resistance infiltrate the First Order in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and enjoy more exciting experiences across all four theme parks. Plus, when staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can enjoy ease, convenience and special benefits as you can see below:

    • More Time in the Parks: During the 50th Anniversary celebration, Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy 30 minutes of early entry to any theme park every day! Plus, guests staying in Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts can also experience extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks. For both of these options, guests will need valid theme park admission park reservation and Resort ID.
    • Get Around with Ease: Complimentary transportation options, such as the world-famous monorail, Disney Skyliner and water taxis make it easy and fun to travel around. Some Disney Resort hotels are even within walking distance of a theme park.
    • Magic Around Every Corner: The fun is seemingly endless at a Disney Resort hotel, where you can enjoy themed pools with waterslides, poolside activities and delicious dining experiences. You may even spot some familiar Disney friends palling around.

    For more information, including how to make sure your Disney+ subscription is linked to your My Disney Experience account in order to book, visit DisneyWorld.com/DisneyPlus.

  • BREAKING: First ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Trailer Finally Drops and it is Strong with the Force

    BREAKING: First ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Trailer Finally Drops and it is Strong with the Force

    This is the trailer you’re looking for! The first trailer for the upcoming ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series has finally been released and it looks amazing!

    The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader.

    In the first trailer for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor’s Jedi master watches over young Luke Skywalker, while combating the empire however he can. Take a closer look at the first trailer below:

    Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.

  • ‘Santa Clause’ Series Starring Tim Allen Coming to Disney Plus

    ‘Santa Clause’ Series Starring Tim Allen Coming to Disney Plus

    Disney has announced Tim Allen will return for a new Disney Plus series based on The Santa Clause movies.

    The new series will revisit Scott on his 65th birthday, when he realizes he can’t be Santa forever. He wants to spend more time with his family, especially his two kids raised in the North Pole, so he sets off to find a suitable Santa replacement.

    The first “Santa Clause” movie came out in 1994, and followed divorced dad Scott, who accidentally became Santa after the original gift-giver fell off his roof. After he puts on Santa’s red coat, he learns that there is a built-in contractual clause for the occupational risk of falling off roofs.

    This will now be the fourth time Allen has taken up the role of Calvin/Santa. He first starred in the film “The Santa Clause” in 1994, which was followed by two sequels in 2002 and 2006.

    Jack Burditt, who created the Allen-led comedy series “Last Man Standing,” will serve as executive producer and showrunner on “The Santa Clause” series. Allen will executive produce in addition to starring. Kevin Hench, Richard Baker, and Rick Messina will also executive produce. The Disney Branded Television series will be produced by 20th Television. Production on the series will begin in March.

  • New Loki Inspired ‘Lucky Charms’ are Mischievously Delicious

    New Loki Inspired ‘Lucky Charms’ are Mischievously Delicious

    In the lead-up to the release of the new Loki series coming to Disney Plus, Lucky Charms is releasing a Loki inspired edition of Lucky Charms.

    Called “Loki Charms,” the new limited edition brings the same cereals and marshmallows we love, inside a special box featuring the God of Mischief.

    Take a look at the tweet from Lucky Charms below:

    With only 3500 boxes available for this limited edition, it’s not hard to imagine fans will fight over to get their “Loki Charms” when sales open this Wednesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. ET. However, the first 1000 people to figure out a special password can buy their box after 9 a.m. ET, giving Loki fans a fun way to make sure they’ll be the ones to grab one box of the “Loki Charms”. Each box of the Loki Charms will cost $8.

  • ‘Spider-Man’ Films Coming to Disney Plus After New Deal with Sony

    ‘Spider-Man’ Films Coming to Disney Plus After New Deal with Sony

    Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment agreed to a multi-year licensing deal Tuesday that will bring your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to Disney’s platforms, including Disney+.

    The agreement will not only eventually bring the Marvel Studios co-production “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and its follow-up “Far From Home” onto Disney’s streaming platform, but all of Sony’s theatrical releases from 2022-2026 like “Uncharted” with Holland and” Bullet Train” with Brad Pitt; Sony’s library of superhero films like “Venom” and the previous “Spider-Man” iterations that were solely produced by Sony.

    Blockbuster films like the “Jumanji” and “Hotel Transylvania” films are also included.

    The deal also makes those films available to Hulu, and FX, ABC, and other Disney-owned broadcast networks.

    Earlier this month, Sony signed a deal that gave Netflix first crack — what’s known in the industry as a “pay-one window” — for these titles. Typically, that window of streaming exclusivity lasts 18 months.

    A subscription to Disney+ costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and a bundle consisting of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ costs $13.99 per month.

  • First Trailer for New Mighty Ducks Series Coming to Disney Plus Released

    First Trailer for New Mighty Ducks Series Coming to Disney Plus Released

    Disney has released the first official trailer for “The Mighty Ducks” reboot series coming to Disney Plus.

    Emilio Estevez will be reprising his role as Coach Gordon Bombay in the new series dubbed “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.”

    Disney released the trailer for “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” Thursday, showing Estevez’s character called on to help a mother and her son start a new hockey team. Take a look at the trailer below:

    It’s been 25 years since the last iteration of the fictional hockey team. Minnesotans have a special place in their heart for the classic movies that were filmed right in the heart of the Twin Cities, and featured local spots like Mickey’s Diner in St. Paul and Band Box Diner in Minneapolis.

    The 10-episode season takes place in 2021 Minnesota and follows 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady Noon), who, after being dropped from the team, works with his mother Alex (Lauren Graham), to form their own squad.

    Estevez is an executive producer on the series and Graham is co-executive producer. The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers premieres on Disney+ on Friday, March 26.

  • Loki Release Date Confirmed For June On Disney+

    Loki Release Date Confirmed For June On Disney+

    Marvel’s upcoming Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston will premiere on June 11, Disney+ has officially revealed.

    Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Hiddleston returns as the title character, joined by Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku and Richard E. Grant. Kate Herron directs Loki, and Michael Waldron is head writer.

    Fans previously got a special inside look at the new series in the exclusive clip below revealed during The Walt Disney Company’s 2020 Investor Day presentation.

    Ahead of the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Disney+ unveiled the release date for Marvel Studios’ Loki, along with their slate of spring and summer releases.

    Additionally, Disney Plus announced the rest of its spring and early summer slate as follows: “Big Shot” will premiere April 16; “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” will launch May 4; “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Season 2 will begin on May 14; “Zenimation” Season 2 will premiere June 11; “The Mysterious Benedict Society” will debut June 25; “Monsters at Work” will begin July 2; “Turner & Hooch” will launch July 16, and “Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Live” will premiere July 23.

  • Disney+ Adds Content Disclaimer to ‘The Muppet Show’ Episodes

    Disney+ Adds Content Disclaimer to ‘The Muppet Show’ Episodes

    Disney Plus has added a content warning to the beginning of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which first aired in 1976 and started streaming on the platform on Friday.

    Disclaimer warnings have previously been added to Disney films such as Aladdin, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats and Dumbo.

    “This programme includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures,” the disclaimer reads. “These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.”

    It’s unstated precisely what Disney considers to be offensive on the show, but some characters depict Native American, Middle Eastern and Asian people.

    And in season five, legendary country singer Johnny Cash is seen performing in front of a Confederate flag.

    Disney’s disclaimer added: “Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together.”

    The advisory note comes after several months of revisionism around films and TV programmes which could be considered offensive by the standards of today.

  • Walt Disney Company Receives 25 Golden Globe Nominations for 2021

    Walt Disney Company Receives 25 Golden Globe Nominations for 2021

    Films and television series from across The Walt Disney Company combined to earn a total of 25 Golden Globe nominations for 2021!

    Hulu Originals are leading the charge with 10 nods, as well as the first nominations for Disney+ since the launch of the streaming service in 2019.

    Disney+ is home to a variety of nominated content including season two of fan favorite Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian which received a nomination for Best Television Series—Drama. Walt Disney Pictures’ Broadway favorite Hamilton, also on Disney+, is nominated for Best Picture—Musical or Comedy, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is among the nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. Disney and Pixar’s Onward and Soul are both nominated for Best Motion Picture—Animated, and Soul received an additional nod for its original score. Take a closer look at the nominations below:

    The Great (Hulu)—three nominations

    Best Television Series—Musical Or Comedy

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Elle Fanning

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Nicholas Hoult

    Hamilton (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+)—two nominations

    Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Lin-Manuel Miranda

    The Mandalorian (Disney+ / Lucasfilm Ltd.)—one nomination

    Best Television Series—Drama

    Mrs. America (FX on Hulu / FXP)—one nomination

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: Cate Blanchett

    Nomadland (Searchlight)—four nominations

    Best Picture—Drama

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama: Frances McDormand

    Best Director—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

    Best Screenplay—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

    Normal People (Hulu)—two nominations

    Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series Or Motion Picture Made For Television

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series Or A Motion Picture Made For Television: Daisy Edgar-Jones

    Onward (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)—one nomination

    Best Picture—Animated

    Palm Springs (Hulu)—two nominations

    Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Andy Samberg

    The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight)—one nomination

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Dev Patel

    Ramy (Hulu)—one nomination

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Ramy Youssef

    Ratched (20th Television)—three nominations

    Best Television Series—Drama

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Drama: Sarah Paulson

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role: Cynthia Nixon

    Soul (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+/Disney Music Group)—two nominations

    Best Picture—Animated

    Best Score Motion Picture: Jon Batiste, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor

    The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)—two nominations

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Andra Day

    Best Original Song—Motion Picture: “Tigress & Tweed”; Andra Day, Raphael Saadiq

    The 10 nominations for Hulu Originals content—a record for the streamer—include three for The Great, which includes a nod for Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy, as well as two each for Palm Springs and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (premiering on February 26). FX’s Mrs. America, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Cate Blanchett), streamed exclusively on FX on Hulu. The streamer will also be home to Searchlight’s Nomadland, debuting on February 19.

    Nomadland, from Searchlight Pictures, is Disney’s most-nominated title with nods in four categories, including Best Motion Picture—Drama. The film’s star, Frances McDormand, is recognized in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama category and Chloé Zhao received two nominations for Best Director—Motion Picture and Best Screenplay—Motion Picture.

    In addition, visionary television pioneer, political activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, who recently produced ABC’s two Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials, will become the third-ever recipient of the Carol Burnett Award and will accept the honor at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2021. 

  • Black Panther Series is coming to Disney Plus

    Black Panther Series is coming to Disney Plus

    The Walt Disney Company has announced that a new Disney+ series is in development based on the Kingdom of Wakanda to be helmed by “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler.

    The TV series set in the “Black Panther” kingdom of Wakanda will be developed as part of a five-year, exclusive television deal the Walt Disney Co. announced Monday.

    Coogler wrote and directed 2018’s “Black Panther,” a box-office hit that turned Chadwick Boseman into a superstar. Chadwick died in August of cancer.

    “Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation,” Bob Iger, executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company, said in a statement. “With Black Panther, Ryan brought a groundbreaking story and iconic characters to life in a real, meaningful and memorable way, creating a watershed cultural moment. We’re thrilled to strengthen our relationship and look forward to telling more great stories with Ryan and his team.”

    Coogler is currently working on a follow-up to “Black Panther,” which is set to be released July 8, 2022.

    Marvel Studios and Disney announced back in December that the role played by the late Chadwick Boseman would not be recast and, instead, the companies would move forward with a sequel that would “honor the legacy” that the actor helped build.