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The Walt Disney Co. has said it is paying $1.5 billion (approx. €1.39bn) for a stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games, working with the game developer to create a “games and entertainment universe” that will feature games, shows and characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more. “This marks Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of games and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. Disney said the two companies have already collaborated on Fortnite content, including the Marvel 'Nexus War with Galactus', which drew...
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You’ve all heard of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, right? The orphan-turned-scullery maid because of her wicked stepmother... The pale beauty who threatens the evil Queen as “the fairest in all of the land” in the first animated feature film produced in the US. You know the one. Well, as a welcome break from all the online bashing concerning the race-swapped remake which has been pushed back to 2025 because of the backlash and the fact that the House of Mouse is not doing so well right now, it may seem like audiences have been getting the 1937 classic all wrong. What’s the scene you remember...
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Entertainment stocks were quite resilient in 2023 with several streaming companies doing well. However, Hollywood and big-cap entertainment companies were dealt a few setbacks due to strikes by the Writers Guild of America, as well as the Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). This year though, the tide seems to be turning for the better, with streaming and gaming services expected to recover, boosted by more advertisement support, as well as the popularity of streaming bundles. More untapped markets such as Indonesia are also expected to grow, ma...
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It didn’t take long... but we could have seen it coming a mile away. As of 1 January 2024, Disney‘s 1928 short Steamboat Willie, featuring non-speaking versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, entered the public domain in the US. This means that that particular version of Mickey Mouse is now fair game, and that filmmakers can now use the earliest versions of Disney’s beloved character and trademark as they please - without permission or cost. And wouldn’t you know it, a trailer has dropped for a new horror film. It’s the first ever Mickey Mouse slasher... and we’re not holding our breaths. The syn...
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Hayley Mills was devastated that her Juvenile Oscar was stolen. The 77-year-old English actress won the award for her performance as the titular character in 1960 Disney movie 'Pollyanna' when she was aged 14, though was deprived of the prize shortly after receiving it in 1961. Hayley couldn't get a replacement because the Academy made the decision to present child stars with the full-size statuette. In an interview with Closer US, she said: "Unfortunately, some not very nice person stole it. I was never going to get it back because when they gave me mine in 1961, they broke the mould. Literal...
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Angelique Cabral has been cast in 'Wish'. The 44-year-old actress is set to voice Queen Amaya in the new Disney animated feature. Angelique will feature opposite Chris Pine, who will lend his voice to King Magnifico – ruler of the magical kingdom of Rosas, where wishes do come true. 'Wish' tells the story of Asha (Ariana DeBose), an idealist who makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a small ball of boundless energy called Star. Asha and Star team up to prove that when the will of a courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, remarkable things can happen. '...
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The son of the original 'Snow White' director has slammed Disney's "woke" live-action remake of the film. David Hand, whose father of the same name worked with Walt Disney to create the beloved 1937 animated movie, has described the new project as "insulting" to the original picture and suggested that the duo would be "turning in their graves". Rachel Zegler stars in the title role in the new movie and sparked controversy by calling the original flick "extremely dated" while hinting at an overhaul of the plot but Hand feels that her views "misunderstand" the animated film. The 91-year-old, who...
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In the realm of entertainment, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) stands out among the unrivaled pioneers boasting popular brands that have helped it record exponential growth in recent years. Behind the company’s growth is its advertising prowess which has consistently been allocated a significant budget. In 2021, the budget stood at $5.5 billion, and in 2020, the figure was $4.7 billion. Notably, the highest yearly growth rates occurred between 2018 and 2019, with a substantial increase of 53%. Interestingly, this upward trend in advertising expenses aligns with Walt Disney’s revenue growth. As of Q2...
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Disney celebrated its 100th anniversary by unveiling a special advert during the Super Bowl. The 'Disney100 - Special Look' commercial debuted during the TV broadcast of Sunday night's (12.02.23) clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday night (12.02.23) and it featured scenes from some of the company's best-loved films including 'Frozen', 'Mary Poppins', 'Peter Pan' and 'The Lion King' as well as the 'Star Wars' and Marvel movie franchises. The spot also featured footage from the Disney theme parks as well as videos made by fans and words ...
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