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Disney CEO Restructures Company To Prioritize Streaming Growth

October 13, 2020 10:58 am

When Bob Chapek took over as CEO of Disney, things were going really, really well. The films were making billions of dollars, the theme parks were humming along, and Disney+ was launching at just the right tim...

‘Mulan’: Disney Defends Thanking Chinese Government In Film’s Credits

Rafael Motamayor

October 11, 2020 9:49 am

News

The live-action remake of "Mulan" has not been the wide success anyone expected, especially Disney. Not only did the film get a lukewarm critical reception, but the film was met with political controversy near...

Disney Is Making A Movie Based On ‘Space Mountain’ With ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Writer At The Helm

Rafael Motamayor

October 10, 2020 10:01 am

News

It's been a minute since Disney last made a movie based on one of its theme park rides, and it seems the company found its next target: "Space Mountain." A film based on the popular ride will be coming to the ...

Disney+ Rolls Out GroupWatch Feature To Allow In-App Viewing Parties

Charles Barfield

September 29, 2020 1:48 pm

News, Television

Disney+ has already made a huge splash in the streaming industry since its release less than a year ago. Now, with more than 60 million subscribers, the platform is hoping to trailblaze in a new way, with the ...

Barry Jenkins To Direct ‘Lion King’ Sequel For Disney

Charles Barfield

September 29, 2020 12:23 pm

News

It’s hard to discern which is more shocking about this “Lion King 2” news. Is it the fact that Disney is actually going to make a sequel to “The Lion King” remake? Well, okay, after it earned more than $1 bill...

Disney’s Live-Action Peter Pan Finds Its Tinkerbell In ‘Grown-ish’ Star

Rafael Motamayor

September 26, 2020 9:55 am

News

Despite low box-office numbers for their latest live-action adaptation, "Mulan," it seems Disney is moving ahead with a live-action adaptation "Peter Pan and Wendy." And the film has found its new Tinkerbell i...

Theater Owners Group Warns Cinemas Could Shut Down Again Due To Recent Film Delays

Charles Barfield

September 25, 2020 1:06 pm

Box Office, News

With the news this week that Disney decided to reshuffle most of its remaining 2020 film slate and pushed the majority to 2021, the fall schedule is looking grim. Sure, films are being released in theaters eve...

Disney Pushes ‘Black Widow’ & ‘West Side Story’ To 2021 As Studio Reshuffles Rest Of 2020 Slate

Charles Barfield

September 23, 2020 1:14 pm

Box Office, News

It finally happened. After more than a week of being “semi-official,” it appears that Disney has pulled the trigger and reshuffled its entire film slate yet again, in the wake of recent theatrical developments...

Almost 9 Million US Disney+ Subscribers Reportedly Paid For ‘Mulan’ In The First 9 Days Of Release

Charles Barfield

September 17, 2020 2:59 pm

Box Office, News

Earlier this month, Disney took the biggest risk of any studio during the pandemic and released its tentpole film, “Mulan,” as a PVOD option on its Disney+ streaming service. The move was seen as an experiment...

Disney Reportedly Delaying ‘Black Widow’ & Possibly Moving ‘Soul’ To Streaming

Charles Barfield

September 15, 2020 2:07 pm

Box Office, News

It has been rumored for a while now, but a new Variety report seems to confirm it—Disney is about to delay the release of “Black Widow.” And with that move, movie theaters are probably going to be put in panic...

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