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Disney Announces Plans For New Theme Park In Abu Dhabi

Wednesday, May 7

The Walt Disney Company revealed plans for Disneyland Abu Dhabi, its first theme park and resort in the Middle East, set to open on Yas Island. Partnering with Miral, a developer known for immersive... Read More.

‘The Simpsons’ 24-7 Stream Of All 35 Seasons Launches on Disney+

Tuesday, March 18

Disney+ has launched a dedicated stream featuring all 35 completed seasons of The Simpsons, providing fans with continuous access to the iconic animated series that has become ingrained in American culture since its debut... Read More.

Jury Finds Disney Didn’t Steal Idea for ‘Moana’

Tuesday, March 11

A Los Angeles jury ruled in favor of Disney, determining that the company did not unlawfully borrow the idea for Moana from animator Buck Woodall’s story about a young surfer in Hawaii. Woodall alleged... Read More.

Disney Cancels Tiana Series Centered On ‘The Princess And The Frog’ Characters

Tuesday, March 4

Disney has canceled the Tiana animated musical series, an extension of The Princess and the Frog, that was intended for Disney+. While the studio didn't comment on the series' demise, the studio is working... Read More.

Jon Bernthal To Return In ‘Punisher’ Special For Marvel & Disney+

Tuesday, February 25

Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, in an upcoming special for Marvel Television co-written and directed by Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard, We Own... Read More.

Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline From Pixar’s ‘Win Or Lose’ Series

Wednesday, December 18

Pixar's upcoming animated series Win Or Lose will no longer incorporate a transgender storyline. The show portrays the experiences of a co-ed middle school softball team called the Pickles in the days leading up... Read More.

Jane Goodall’s Life To Be Made Into A Movie By Disney, Leonardo DiCaprio

Monday, December 2

Primatologist Jane Goodall, who is celebrating her 90th birthday this year, is collaborating with Leonardo DiCaprio's production company on a Disney-backed film based on her life. “They’re making a film about me with an... Read More.

Disney Snares Grammys From CBS In First Change For Music Awards In 50 Years

Thursday, October 31

The Grammy Awards will air on Disney networks starting in 2027, marking a significant shift from their long-time home on CBS. Under the new 10-year deal, ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ will simulcast the show... Read More.

Disney+ Picks Up Prince William Documentary About Homelessness

Monday, October 28

Prince William is the subject of a new two-part documentary on Disney+ called Prince William: We Can End Homelessness, which follows the launch of his Royal Foundation’s Homewards program aiming to end homelessness and... Read More.

Iron Man Animated Kids Series Set For Disney+ and Disney Jr.

Tuesday, October 15

Disney Jr. will introduce a new preschool series, Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, featuring young Tony Stark, Riri Williams (Ironheart), and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk) in summer 2025 on Disney Jr. and... Read More.