‘Avengers: Endgame’ Out Today on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD and On-Demand
Epic conclusion to 11-year MCU ‘Infinity Saga’ now available, stuffed with hours of different fan-favorite extras based on version and format bundling.
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Disney Announces New Round of Layoffs and Closure of Fox Research Library
Veteran production and VFX executives receive pink slips as studio continues to downsize.
Russi Taylor, Voice of Minnie Mouse, Dies at 75
The Disney Legend lent her voice talents to hundreds of Disney film, TV and theme park projects as well as characters on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Babe.’
Mifa Announces Big Expansion and Special Slate of Events
Upcoming market during Annecy is set to break all previous attendance and size records with over 700 exhibitors inside a bigger exhibition platform, VR area, Buyer’s Club and new conference room.
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Disney Bumps ‘Avatar’ Sequel to 2021, Sets Dates on Three Unnamed ‘Star Wars’ Movies
First of four sequels to James Cameron’s sci-fi epic pushed out a full year to 2021, while new ‘Star Wars’ films to hit every other year starting 2022.
Abigail Disney Takes Further Aim at Disney Compensation in Washington Post Op-Ed
Walt’s activist grandniece expounds on her stand against the ‘naked indecency’ of studio CEO Robert Iger’s compensation.
Disney Heir Condemns Bob Iger’s ‘Insane’ Salary
Noted philanthropist and activist, Walt’s grandniece criticizes the Disney CEO’s compensation during talk at Fast Company Impact Council.
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The Streaming Wars Heat Up as Disney Unveils Details for Disney+
Taking a direct shot at Netflix, The Walt Disney Company announces plans to release more than 25 original series and 10 original films, documentaries and specials in the first year of its rival streaming service.
Disney Closes Acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney’s historic $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox creates an unprecedented collection of content and talent for the Mouse House.
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Disney+ Appoints Tehmina Jaffer Senior VP of Business Affairs
Former Netflix executive will oversee content for The Walt Disney Company’s new streaming service launching later this year.
Disney Animation Archive Founder Dave Smith Passes at 78
Named a Disney Legend in 2007, chief archivist dedicated his four-decade career at the studio to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks and beyond.
‘Zootopia’-Themed Expansion Coming to Shanghai Disney
Construction to begin later this year on first-ever Disney park ‘land’ based on 2016 Oscar-winning animated feature.
Unity Awarded First Emmy for ‘Baymax Dreams’ Collaboration
Unity game engine recognized with Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for ‘Big Hero 6 The Series’ short film collaboration with Disney Television Animation.
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Marvel Comics Legend Stan Lee Dies at 95
Prolific writer, editor and publisher co-created many of the industry’s most iconic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron-Man, the Hulk and Black Panther.
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Disney Names New TV Executives and Network Organizational Structure
Amidst cost-cutting and layoff speculation, studio appoints four key Fox executives for top roles once merger is complete.
83 Animated Projects from 22 Countries Presented at Cartoon Forum 2018
Over 1,000 producers, investors, buyers and broadcasters attend 29th edition of leading European animation co-production platform, held September 10-13 in Toulouse.
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Anaheim City Council Votes to End Disneyland Resort Tax Breaks
Move requested by Walt Disney Company, citing growing adversarial business climate.
‘Quintessential Imagineer’ Scott Watson Dies in Plane Crash
Disney Imagineering CTO remembered for his numerous technical achievements and contributions to popular theme park attractions during his nearly 30-year tenure at the company.
Disney and Unity Team Up on ‘Baymax Dreams’ Animated Shorts
Real-time gaming tools used to produce three new shorts, inspired by ‘Big Hero 6 The Series.’
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Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’ Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide
Now standing as the ninth biggest overall release in U.S. history, director Brad Bird’s ‘Incredibles 2’ becomes the seventh animated film to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
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21st Century Fox and Disney Shareholders Approve Historic Merger
Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock bid is approved by stockholders of both companies along with agreement to spin-off the new ‘Fox.’
Disneyland Resort Reaches Tentative Deal with Workers
Timing and amount of wage increases at the heart of new contract proposal set for vote by four Master Services Council labor unions this Thursday.
Comcast Drops Bid to Buy 21st Century Fox
Move clears the way for Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock offer, which was approved in June by the Department of Justice.
New Global Disney Project to Support 21 Young Women Making Inspirational Digital Shorts
Oscar-winning ‘Frozen’ writer-director Jennifer Lee is one of the talented women being featured in #DreamBigPrincess film series, part of UN Foundation Girl Up initiative.
Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit Payouts Begin July 9
Settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed in December 2014 on behalf of animation and VFX workers to be paid out in July and August.
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