Disney+ has joined Netflix and Max (and a bunch of other streamers) with a new Top 10 compilation on its home screen. Disney’s version is just a bit more complicated than those other guys.
On Wednesday, Disney+ rolled out “Top 10 Today,” an effort to boost engagement and help people find something new to watch.
But unlike how Netflix calculates its Top 10, views here are “a component” of the algorithmic formula, but “not the sole determining factor,” per Disney’s announcement. The Disney+ rankings are based on views, yes, but also the growing popularity of that piece of content. In other words — ours — if it trends, it Top 10s. Feel free to borrow that, Disney.
Top 10 Today will appear different for different users. If you also subscribe to Hulu via the Disney Bundle, Hulu’s stuff is eligible for the list. A profile’s content ratings factors in as well. So...
On Wednesday, Disney+ rolled out “Top 10 Today,” an effort to boost engagement and help people find something new to watch.
But unlike how Netflix calculates its Top 10, views here are “a component” of the algorithmic formula, but “not the sole determining factor,” per Disney’s announcement. The Disney+ rankings are based on views, yes, but also the growing popularity of that piece of content. In other words — ours — if it trends, it Top 10s. Feel free to borrow that, Disney.
Top 10 Today will appear different for different users. If you also subscribe to Hulu via the Disney Bundle, Hulu’s stuff is eligible for the list. A profile’s content ratings factors in as well. So...
- 10/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Marvel posted a new sizzle reel for Marvel shows coming to Disney+ in 2024/2025. They also announced that “Deadpool & Wolverine” will be coming to the streaming platform on November 12, 2024.
The under-two-minute reel features a look at several upcoming shows mostly releasing in 2025, including “Daredevil: Born Again,” “You’re Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” “Iron Heart,” “What If…? Season 3,” “Marvel Zombies, “Wonder Man,” and “Eyes of Wakanda.”
Here is the Marvel Sizzle Reel
Coming soon to #DisneyPlus from #MarvelStudios… pic.twitter.com/QIumtdulfv
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 30, 2024
Interestingly, more than half of these are animated series. Disney and Marvel seem to rely on animated projects for the franchise. Given Disney CEO Bob Iger’s push towards AI, I hope this doesn’t cost more jobs in animation, too.
I’m not going to lie. Given how long the show has taken to make and the delays, I thought they would have shelved “Iron Heart” by now.
The under-two-minute reel features a look at several upcoming shows mostly releasing in 2025, including “Daredevil: Born Again,” “You’re Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” “Iron Heart,” “What If…? Season 3,” “Marvel Zombies, “Wonder Man,” and “Eyes of Wakanda.”
Here is the Marvel Sizzle Reel
Coming soon to #DisneyPlus from #MarvelStudios… pic.twitter.com/QIumtdulfv
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 30, 2024
Interestingly, more than half of these are animated series. Disney and Marvel seem to rely on animated projects for the franchise. Given Disney CEO Bob Iger’s push towards AI, I hope this doesn’t cost more jobs in animation, too.
I’m not going to lie. Given how long the show has taken to make and the delays, I thought they would have shelved “Iron Heart” by now.
- 10/30/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Marvel Studios officially unveiled its full slate of series on Disney+ for 2025 in a new sizzle reel released on Wednesday, including first looks at live-action series “Daredevil: Born Again,” “Ironheart” and “Wonder Man,” and animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” “Eyes of Wakanda” and “Marvel Zombies.”
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” will start things off on Jan. 29; the animated series will bring some new characters to the story of Peter Parker’s first year as the web-slinger, including Nico Minoru (from the Runaways team) and Amadeus Cho (who is a new Hulk in the comics).
Marvel previously announced that “Daredevil: Born Again” will debut on March 4, but the teaser finally provides the first robust look at the show, which will continue the events from the “Daredevil” series that ran on Netflix for three seasons from 2015 to 2018. Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin have already popped up a few times,...
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” will start things off on Jan. 29; the animated series will bring some new characters to the story of Peter Parker’s first year as the web-slinger, including Nico Minoru (from the Runaways team) and Amadeus Cho (who is a new Hulk in the comics).
Marvel previously announced that “Daredevil: Born Again” will debut on March 4, but the teaser finally provides the first robust look at the show, which will continue the events from the “Daredevil” series that ran on Netflix for three seasons from 2015 to 2018. Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin have already popped up a few times,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
If you’re planning on attending Tom Rothman’s party in November, you’ll need a costume. Rumor has it the Sony chairman is asking invitees to the event — which is a joint birthday bash with his wife, actress Jessica Harper — to dress up as characters from movies made under his reign. Luckily, it’s a long list of wardrobe choices, stretching back a multitude of decades. You could go as Jack Dawson from 1997’s Titanic. Or Satine from 2001’s Moulin Rouge! Or Miranda Priestly from 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada. Or Rick Dalton from 2019’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
The point here is, Rothman is turning 70 and has been in charge at Sony (and before that, Fox) for a very, very long time.
As it happens, he’s not the only silver mogul in Hollywood these days. Bob Iger is 73 and has been running Disney off and on for nearly 20 years.
The point here is, Rothman is turning 70 and has been in charge at Sony (and before that, Fox) for a very, very long time.
As it happens, he’s not the only silver mogul in Hollywood these days. Bob Iger is 73 and has been running Disney off and on for nearly 20 years.
- 10/30/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even though Bob Iger recently said that the MCU will make fewer shows, there are still many new series coming that started development before the strikes.
One of these shows is a live-action version of ‘Wonder Man,’ based on the comic book character. This project had some delays and there were rumors that it might be canceled, but we recently got a big update: it is definitely still happening.
Recently, Marvel Studios released a teaser trailer showcasing upcoming shows set to premiere in 2024 and 2025. ‘Wonder Man’ is included in the lineup and will be released in December 2025. You can watch the teaser below:
The show will focus on Simon Williams, an actor and stuntman who gets superpowers and becomes a superhero called Wonder Man. It will be a funny take on Hollywood.
In the comics, Simon is the son of a wealthy businessman whose company struggles against Stark Industries. To help his family,...
One of these shows is a live-action version of ‘Wonder Man,’ based on the comic book character. This project had some delays and there were rumors that it might be canceled, but we recently got a big update: it is definitely still happening.
Recently, Marvel Studios released a teaser trailer showcasing upcoming shows set to premiere in 2024 and 2025. ‘Wonder Man’ is included in the lineup and will be released in December 2025. You can watch the teaser below:
The show will focus on Simon Williams, an actor and stuntman who gets superpowers and becomes a superhero called Wonder Man. It will be a funny take on Hollywood.
In the comics, Simon is the son of a wealthy businessman whose company struggles against Stark Industries. To help his family,...
- 10/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Even though Bob Iger recently announced that the MCU will produce fewer shows, there are still many upcoming series that started development before the strikes.
One of these shows is a live-action adaptation of ‘Wonder Man,’ based on the comic book character. The project faced delays and was rumored to be canceled several times in the past few years. However, we recently got a massive update on the show and yes, it’s definitely releasing.
Recently Marvel Studios released a teaser trailer featuring upcoming shows bound to be released in 2024 and 2025, ‘Wonder Man’ was on the list and the show will release in December of 2025. You can check out the teaser below:
The show will follow Simon Williams, an actor and stuntperson who gains superpowers and becomes a superhero called Wonder Man. It will be a satire about Hollywood.
In the comics, Simon is the son of a rich businessman...
One of these shows is a live-action adaptation of ‘Wonder Man,’ based on the comic book character. The project faced delays and was rumored to be canceled several times in the past few years. However, we recently got a massive update on the show and yes, it’s definitely releasing.
Recently Marvel Studios released a teaser trailer featuring upcoming shows bound to be released in 2024 and 2025, ‘Wonder Man’ was on the list and the show will release in December of 2025. You can check out the teaser below:
The show will follow Simon Williams, an actor and stuntperson who gains superpowers and becomes a superhero called Wonder Man. It will be a satire about Hollywood.
In the comics, Simon is the son of a rich businessman...
- 10/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The audience at San Diego Comic-Con got a huge surprise when not only was it revealed that Joe and Anthony Russo would direct Avengers: Doomsday (and Avengers: Secret Wars) but that Robert Downey Jr. would be playing Doctor Doom. However, the Russo brothers told GamesRadar+ that they had already been working on another project with Downey Jr. before they got the call.
“We’re all very close,” Joe Russo said. “We had been working on another project before Marvel approached all of us – so we’re working on another project with Robert – and there was a story that evolved through conversations that we got very excited about. Because it’s always got to be the story.” It’s unclear what this secret project was, but perhaps they’ll return to it once they wrap up Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
As for Avengers: Doomsday, all Joe Russo would say...
“We’re all very close,” Joe Russo said. “We had been working on another project before Marvel approached all of us – so we’re working on another project with Robert – and there was a story that evolved through conversations that we got very excited about. Because it’s always got to be the story.” It’s unclear what this secret project was, but perhaps they’ll return to it once they wrap up Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
As for Avengers: Doomsday, all Joe Russo would say...
- 10/29/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The use of AI (artificial intelligence) in Hollywood is becoming more and more widespread, despite the significant pushback it tends to be met with among a lot of fans and those within the industry.
Though some feel that the advent of AI as a tool is an inevitability that people are just going to have to accept, replicating an actor's likeness - especially posthumously - is a step too far for many.
Several high-profile actors and directors have already spoken out against the use of AI, and we can now add Robert Downey Jr.'s name to the list.
The Academy Award winner - who was the driving force of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark/Iron Man for many years and will soon make his MCU return as Doctor Doom - was asked how he feels about his likeness potentially being recreated on screen through AI technology and...
Though some feel that the advent of AI as a tool is an inevitability that people are just going to have to accept, replicating an actor's likeness - especially posthumously - is a step too far for many.
Several high-profile actors and directors have already spoken out against the use of AI, and we can now add Robert Downey Jr.'s name to the list.
The Academy Award winner - who was the driving force of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark/Iron Man for many years and will soon make his MCU return as Doctor Doom - was asked how he feels about his likeness potentially being recreated on screen through AI technology and...
- 10/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Following Disney CEO Bob Chapek's ousting from the studio, Bob Iger returned to his executive role and attempted to course-correct the company's film, streaming, and theme park offerings.
In the case of Marvel Studios, it was time to get back to quality over quantity. Despite that, 2025 will still see the release of 10 big and small screen titles from Marvel Studios, Marvel Television, and Marvel Animation as we race towards the end of the Multiverse Saga.
One of the reasons for this jam-packed year is 2023's Hollywood strikes, though some of these movies and TV shows have seemingly sat on the shelf for at least the past couple of years. Regardless, in the wake of a leak revealing the planned premiere windows for four upcoming series, we're breaking down everything Marvel that's heading our way in 2025.
To find out what's on the way, and to learn more about each of them,...
In the case of Marvel Studios, it was time to get back to quality over quantity. Despite that, 2025 will still see the release of 10 big and small screen titles from Marvel Studios, Marvel Television, and Marvel Animation as we race towards the end of the Multiverse Saga.
One of the reasons for this jam-packed year is 2023's Hollywood strikes, though some of these movies and TV shows have seemingly sat on the shelf for at least the past couple of years. Regardless, in the wake of a leak revealing the planned premiere windows for four upcoming series, we're breaking down everything Marvel that's heading our way in 2025.
To find out what's on the way, and to learn more about each of them,...
- 10/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Recently, we learned that a planned Star Wars sequel that would follow Rey (Daisy Ridley) after the events of her trilogy was going through some changes behind the scenes: Steven Knight, best known as the creator of the Netflix show Peaky Blinders, was leaving as the movie's screenwriter. And this after celebrated writer Damon Lindelof was "asked to leave" the project a while back. Should we add this to the pile of Star Wars projects Disney has started up and then abandoned, alongside the never-made projects from the likes of Taika Waititi, Kevin Feige, Patty Jenkins, Rian Johnson and Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss?
Well, star Daisy Ridley is out here doing very light damage control; she was asked about the Rey movie while promoting her new film Magpie and took the opportunity to dispel some rumors, for instance the rumor that losing Knight means the...
Well, star Daisy Ridley is out here doing very light damage control; she was asked about the Rey movie while promoting her new film Magpie and took the opportunity to dispel some rumors, for instance the rumor that losing Knight means the...
- 10/29/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
It took them 23 years to finally decide to make a sequel to ‘The Princess Diaries,’ so who’s onboard with it and who has so far moved on that the thought of Genovia fills them with horror? We’re here with the good good gist.
All We Know About The ‘The Princess Diaries 3’
We are no longer so far off from making a grand return to Genovia where another round of royal mayhem is possibly waiting for us. And director Adele Lim – another “die-hard fan” like some of us – has promised that the new sequel will honor the legacy of the first two.
“Miracles happen Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues,” Anne Hathaway shared on Instagram, breaking the happy news after years of fan speculation.
However, prior to the big announcement, Meg Cabot, the author of the book which the franchise is based on,...
All We Know About The ‘The Princess Diaries 3’
We are no longer so far off from making a grand return to Genovia where another round of royal mayhem is possibly waiting for us. And director Adele Lim – another “die-hard fan” like some of us – has promised that the new sequel will honor the legacy of the first two.
“Miracles happen Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues,” Anne Hathaway shared on Instagram, breaking the happy news after years of fan speculation.
However, prior to the big announcement, Meg Cabot, the author of the book which the franchise is based on,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Is AI Taking Over Disney? House of Mouse’s Major Initiative Explained - Main Image
Despite the constant backlash Hollywood faces for utilizing Artificial Intelligence in producing content, a new development in the House of Mouse raised concern. Is AI truly taking over Disney? Here's what you need to know.
Is AI Taking Over Disney? Recent Report Details Company's Major AI Initiative
According to a recent report from The Wrap, the Walt Disney Co. is preparing to launch a "transformative AI program" to transform the creative output, primarily its post-production and visual effects.
Although details remain under wraps, an anonymous insider at Disney said that the AI initiative movement will involve "hundreds" of people at the company that would also involve parks and experiences, but not customer-facing.
A Disney spokesman declined to comment on the story.
However, the insider also said that it was "too early" to declare when Walt...
Despite the constant backlash Hollywood faces for utilizing Artificial Intelligence in producing content, a new development in the House of Mouse raised concern. Is AI truly taking over Disney? Here's what you need to know.
Is AI Taking Over Disney? Recent Report Details Company's Major AI Initiative
According to a recent report from The Wrap, the Walt Disney Co. is preparing to launch a "transformative AI program" to transform the creative output, primarily its post-production and visual effects.
Although details remain under wraps, an anonymous insider at Disney said that the AI initiative movement will involve "hundreds" of people at the company that would also involve parks and experiences, but not customer-facing.
A Disney spokesman declined to comment on the story.
However, the insider also said that it was "too early" to declare when Walt...
- 10/25/2024
- EpicStream
The Wrap has just posted a story indicating that “sources” have leaked that Disney plans to announce a “major AI initiative” that will focus on post-production and visual effects. Supposedly, this will involve “hundreds” of Disney employees and could also include theme parks, but not the customer-facing aspects.
AI could speed up post-production and visual effects, but it should not be used to replace employees.
What does this mean?
Good question. They aren’t saying anything more than what I have already written.
It isn’t clear when or if Disney will make this announcement, but given Bob Iger’s comments about AI at the Canva Create Showcase, I’m not surprised.
Iger said,
“Walt Disney himself was a big believer in using technology in the early days to tell better stories. And he thought that technology in the hands of a great storyteller was unbelievably powerful.
Don’t fixate...
AI could speed up post-production and visual effects, but it should not be used to replace employees.
What does this mean?
Good question. They aren’t saying anything more than what I have already written.
It isn’t clear when or if Disney will make this announcement, but given Bob Iger’s comments about AI at the Canva Create Showcase, I’m not surprised.
Iger said,
“Walt Disney himself was a big believer in using technology in the early days to tell better stories. And he thought that technology in the hands of a great storyteller was unbelievably powerful.
Don’t fixate...
- 10/25/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Two weeks after Disneyland released new rates for tickets and annual passes, the Magic Kingdom has followed suit: Walt Disney World today announced pricing for its four-tier annual pass program, effective immediately.
The average increase across the tiers is 6.25%. For comparison, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% in the year period ending in August 2024. That’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cpi’s rate of increase is expected to fall further in 2025.
The chief difference between the tiers of passes are the blackout dates, with more reservation availability opening up for weekends and holidays as the price increases.
See the new rates and who can purchase each level of pass below. Prices for renewing annual pass holders are $250-$120 lower, depending on tier.
Disney Incredi-Pass
$1,549 (up $100 or 7%)
Availability: All guests
Disney Sorcerer Pass
$1,079 (up $80 or 8%)
Availability: Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members
Disney Pirate Pass
$829 (up...
The average increase across the tiers is 6.25%. For comparison, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% in the year period ending in August 2024. That’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Cpi’s rate of increase is expected to fall further in 2025.
The chief difference between the tiers of passes are the blackout dates, with more reservation availability opening up for weekends and holidays as the price increases.
See the new rates and who can purchase each level of pass below. Prices for renewing annual pass holders are $250-$120 lower, depending on tier.
Disney Incredi-Pass
$1,549 (up $100 or 7%)
Availability: All guests
Disney Sorcerer Pass
$1,079 (up $80 or 8%)
Availability: Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members
Disney Pirate Pass
$829 (up...
- 10/23/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
When Bob Chapek was calling the shots at Disney, Marvel Studios became all about quantity over quality. That led to a lot of character introductions but, with Bob Iger back in charge and the MCU on the right track...well, many of them have fallen by the wayside.
Various movies and TV shows we expected to see before Avengers: Secret Wars haven't happened and, simply put, there's no longer any room for them before the Multiverse Saga ends.
In this feature, we're taking a look at 8 big - or small - screen projects we'd like to see prioritised in the next wave of MCU storytelling (likely the "Mutant Saga"). From sequels to team-ups, there's an undeniably exciting mix here.
To check them out, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below...
8. Young Avengers
There's simply not enough time to assemble the Young Avengers before Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Various movies and TV shows we expected to see before Avengers: Secret Wars haven't happened and, simply put, there's no longer any room for them before the Multiverse Saga ends.
In this feature, we're taking a look at 8 big - or small - screen projects we'd like to see prioritised in the next wave of MCU storytelling (likely the "Mutant Saga"). From sequels to team-ups, there's an undeniably exciting mix here.
To check them out, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below...
8. Young Avengers
There's simply not enough time to assemble the Young Avengers before Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
- 10/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The hunt for a successor to Disney CEO Bob Iger is heating up after the entertainment giant appointed former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman as chairman of the Disney board this week, confirming that a new CEO would be appointed in “early 2026.”
The race as it currently stands seems to be narrowing on an executive from Disney’s creative ranks, which means the co-chairs of Disney Entertainment — Dana Walden and Alan Bergman — have the early lead. Walden, who clearly has the leading position, would be Disney’s first female CEO in its 101-year history.
An individual with knowledge of Iger’s thinking told TheWrap earlier this month that former executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer are not seen as succession candidates for the top job, even after the duo returned to Disney last year as consultants with their private equity firm Candle Media. Iger has frequently stated that his successor...
The race as it currently stands seems to be narrowing on an executive from Disney’s creative ranks, which means the co-chairs of Disney Entertainment — Dana Walden and Alan Bergman — have the early lead. Walden, who clearly has the leading position, would be Disney’s first female CEO in its 101-year history.
An individual with knowledge of Iger’s thinking told TheWrap earlier this month that former executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer are not seen as succession candidates for the top job, even after the duo returned to Disney last year as consultants with their private equity firm Candle Media. Iger has frequently stated that his successor...
- 10/23/2024
- by Drew Taylor, Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Das „Blade”-Reboot mit Mahershala Ali in der Hauptrolle wird nicht wie geplant am 7. November 2025 in die US-Kinos kommen.
Der US-Starttermin für das „Blade“-Reboot wurde abgesagt (Credit: Marvel Studios)
Disney hat den 7. November 2025 als US-Starttermin des bereits mehrfach verschobenen „Blade“-Reboots mit Mahershala Ali in der Hauptrolle gestrichen und den sechsten Teil des „Predator“-Franchises „Pradator: Badlands“ terminiert. Das berichten US-Branchenmedien.
Die Absage des „Blade“-Starts kommt nicht überraschend, nachdem Disney-ceo Bob Iger im Rahmen der Quartalszahlen-Bekanntgabe im Mai angekündigt hatte, man werde künftig nur noch drei Marvel-Filme im Jahr starten.
Von den vier ursprünglich für einen Start 2025 vorgesehenen Marvel-Filmen, „Captain America: Brave New World,” „Thunderbolts”, „The Fantastic Four: First Steps” und eben „Blade” ist Letzterer der einzige Film, dessen Produktion noch nicht begonnen hat.
Erstmals war das „Blade”-Reboot 2019 auf der Comic-Con in San Diego angekündigt worden. Infolge der Corona-Pandemie, des Ausstiegs von Bassam Tariq und...
Der US-Starttermin für das „Blade“-Reboot wurde abgesagt (Credit: Marvel Studios)
Disney hat den 7. November 2025 als US-Starttermin des bereits mehrfach verschobenen „Blade“-Reboots mit Mahershala Ali in der Hauptrolle gestrichen und den sechsten Teil des „Predator“-Franchises „Pradator: Badlands“ terminiert. Das berichten US-Branchenmedien.
Die Absage des „Blade“-Starts kommt nicht überraschend, nachdem Disney-ceo Bob Iger im Rahmen der Quartalszahlen-Bekanntgabe im Mai angekündigt hatte, man werde künftig nur noch drei Marvel-Filme im Jahr starten.
Von den vier ursprünglich für einen Start 2025 vorgesehenen Marvel-Filmen, „Captain America: Brave New World,” „Thunderbolts”, „The Fantastic Four: First Steps” und eben „Blade” ist Letzterer der einzige Film, dessen Produktion noch nicht begonnen hat.
Erstmals war das „Blade”-Reboot 2019 auf der Comic-Con in San Diego angekündigt worden. Infolge der Corona-Pandemie, des Ausstiegs von Bassam Tariq und...
- 10/23/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Who’s going to replace Disney CEO Bob Iger in the top job? Netflix chief Ted Sarandos might be in the running – but he’s played it down.
The Walt Disney Company will be announcing the replacement for its CEO, Bob Iger, in early 2026. The last time Iger retired and was replaced, in came Bob Chapek as its CEO, and he got the heave-ho and a large cheque a few years later. Iger was recalled from the golf course and persuaded to have one last stint at the top.
But that stint is coming to an end and Iger, now aged 73, is set to step away for good this time around.
Yet who’s going to be that CEO? Well, some early speculation has suggested Ted Sarandos, the co-ceo of Netflix, might be a candidate. If that’s the case though, Sarandos doesn’t seem to have noticed. He’s...
The Walt Disney Company will be announcing the replacement for its CEO, Bob Iger, in early 2026. The last time Iger retired and was replaced, in came Bob Chapek as its CEO, and he got the heave-ho and a large cheque a few years later. Iger was recalled from the golf course and persuaded to have one last stint at the top.
But that stint is coming to an end and Iger, now aged 73, is set to step away for good this time around.
Yet who’s going to be that CEO? Well, some early speculation has suggested Ted Sarandos, the co-ceo of Netflix, might be a candidate. If that’s the case though, Sarandos doesn’t seem to have noticed. He’s...
- 10/23/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
The Blade mystery is continuing to rage as strongly as ever, and now Mahershala Ali’s future as the Vampire Hunter seems bleaker than ever before. While the actor did grace his presence through his voice as the respective character in the post-credits scene of 2021’s Eternals, Eric Brooks was then brought back to life by Wesley Snipes – his initial portrayer – in Deadpool 3.
Eric Brooks, the Vampire Hunter. | Credits: Marvel Comics.
Nonetheless, this latter live-action appearance of the character didn’t rule out Ali’s version of Brooks to be seen in a planned solo movie, with fans eagerly anticipating the same. However, fans might as well lose all hope of seeing Ali’s Blade and let Snipes’ version in Deadpool & Wolverine age like wine as Ali’s planned solo movie may never be released now as per the latest reports.
Wesley Snipes’ Eric Brooks Prevails as Mahershala Ali...
Eric Brooks, the Vampire Hunter. | Credits: Marvel Comics.
Nonetheless, this latter live-action appearance of the character didn’t rule out Ali’s version of Brooks to be seen in a planned solo movie, with fans eagerly anticipating the same. However, fans might as well lose all hope of seeing Ali’s Blade and let Snipes’ version in Deadpool & Wolverine age like wine as Ali’s planned solo movie may never be released now as per the latest reports.
Wesley Snipes’ Eric Brooks Prevails as Mahershala Ali...
- 10/23/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Working at Disney wouldn’t be the happiest place on earth, at least according to Ted Sarandos. The Netflix co-ceo said Tuesday he’s not considering jumping over to Disney, despite the high-profile job opening coming with the company looking to replace Bob Iger as chief executive in early 2026.
“It’s not even on my mind,” Sarandos said about the top job at Disney, while speaking at the WSJ Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, California.
He added: “Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting.”
Sarandos’ answer comes a day after Disney announced it would name James Gorman chairman of the board. Gorman is currently the head of its succession planning committee as the company looks to find a replacement for Iger, who came back to the company as chief executive in 2022; he’d previously run Disney from 2005-2020.
Netflix is coming off a strong Q3 report...
“It’s not even on my mind,” Sarandos said about the top job at Disney, while speaking at the WSJ Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, California.
He added: “Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting.”
Sarandos’ answer comes a day after Disney announced it would name James Gorman chairman of the board. Gorman is currently the head of its succession planning committee as the company looks to find a replacement for Iger, who came back to the company as chief executive in 2022; he’d previously run Disney from 2005-2020.
Netflix is coming off a strong Q3 report...
- 10/22/2024
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
When Ted Sarandos speaks, the entertainment industry listens, so when the Netflix co-ceo sat for a fireside chat with Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker at the WSJ Tech conference Tuesday, there would be no shortage of Hollywood observers ready to read Ted’s tea leaves.
Sarandos, however, didn’t give too much for them to chew on. The executive discussed Netflix’s approach to generative artificial intelligence, live sports and events, advertising, games, and other areas well covered by last week’s quarterly earnings report.
He also, however, was asked about the other big entertainment industry story of the week: Disney’s succession drama, with James Gorman taking on the role of chairman next year, with Bob Iger’s successor top of mind.
Would Sarandos take Gorman’s call if he reached out about the job? “It’s not even on my mind,” Sarandos said.
But would Netflix...
Sarandos, however, didn’t give too much for them to chew on. The executive discussed Netflix’s approach to generative artificial intelligence, live sports and events, advertising, games, and other areas well covered by last week’s quarterly earnings report.
He also, however, was asked about the other big entertainment industry story of the week: Disney’s succession drama, with James Gorman taking on the role of chairman next year, with Bob Iger’s successor top of mind.
Would Sarandos take Gorman’s call if he reached out about the job? “It’s not even on my mind,” Sarandos said.
But would Netflix...
- 10/22/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos said the top job at Disney is not something he’s thinking about at all as the Mouse House seeks a successor to Bob Iger.
It’s “not even on my mind, really,” Sarandos told the WSJ Tech Live conference Tuesday when asked if he would take a call from James Gorman, incoming chair of the Disney board and head of the committee on succession planning.
Sarandos has been with Netflix for about 25 years.
“Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting,” he said during a Q&a.
Netflix is on the top of the streaming pile but still has lots of room to grow, he noted, recalling early days when the streamer rented physical DVDs by mail and he was in charge of buying them at Best Buy and Walmart. Founder Reed Hastings knew from early on the internet would be the future. Employees “had a party when we hit a million subscribers.” Now the platform is approaching 300 million worldwide. “At 10% of consumer engagement, it feels so small … So what’s it feel like to get to 15, to 20?”
The Disney succession has consumer Hollywood and Wall Street, with an internal candidate being the most likely but no formal announcement coming until early in 2026. Iger’s contract runs through the end of that year.
Sarandos is co-ceo with Greg Peters, after having been Hastings’ COO for some years; he said the setup works great with Peters in charge of all things tech and himself overseeing content. “The co-ceo model works uniquely well,” he said. “We’ve got two very distinctly different things that we have to accomplish. One is in the technology of the delivery and the Ui and all because all the product enhancements that has to happen, and then this kind of creative culture that has to pick and create the programming for the world. And the creative culture that technology in the tech cultures are different.”
“We need to build a company where our tech employees feel like they work at the greatest tech company in the world, and our creative employees need to feel like they work at the best entertainment company in the world, and they both have to be true,” he added.
He said the two execs also get along really well. “I don’t know that it works everywhere,” he said. “If your business culture is more politically charged than ours is [it] might not go so well. You know, there were three co-emperors in the Roman Empire. None of them went very well.”
Sarandos today delved a bit into the company’s new business lines. In live sports, the streamer has two NFL games coming on Christmas Day, and a deal with WWE for weekly shows. Asked about this thinking, he said, “For me, the reason, the difference, between the event and the full season in general is really the economics. I think the leagues do a phenomenal job of building fandom. And for that, they get to keep all the money, and distribution’s a pretty low margin business in league sports. You know, for full-season league sports.”
“I do think if we can add some value back to them, which I think we do uniquely, we can make that work.”
He also said that there could be many more Netflix immersive experiential installations like the ones under construction in Dallas and King Of Prussia, Pa — up to 50 to 60 globally. Temporary live experiences like a Stranger Things drive-in during Covid, or the Bridgerton Ball or Squid Game challenge are extremely popular but “you spend so much time and energy and money on the setting them up and breaking them down. This is a way to bring some scale to this thing that consumers really love.”
Asked which series he wishes Netflix had made, he said, “I wish we had every show that was successful somewhere else,” citing The Bear on FX (“I wish that was one of ours”) and Ted Lasso (“super impressive for Apple. People really loved it. It was a kind of a show that spoke to the time really well. People were looking for something light and fun and it was just that”).
It’s “not even on my mind, really,” Sarandos told the WSJ Tech Live conference Tuesday when asked if he would take a call from James Gorman, incoming chair of the Disney board and head of the committee on succession planning.
Sarandos has been with Netflix for about 25 years.
“Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting,” he said during a Q&a.
Netflix is on the top of the streaming pile but still has lots of room to grow, he noted, recalling early days when the streamer rented physical DVDs by mail and he was in charge of buying them at Best Buy and Walmart. Founder Reed Hastings knew from early on the internet would be the future. Employees “had a party when we hit a million subscribers.” Now the platform is approaching 300 million worldwide. “At 10% of consumer engagement, it feels so small … So what’s it feel like to get to 15, to 20?”
The Disney succession has consumer Hollywood and Wall Street, with an internal candidate being the most likely but no formal announcement coming until early in 2026. Iger’s contract runs through the end of that year.
Sarandos is co-ceo with Greg Peters, after having been Hastings’ COO for some years; he said the setup works great with Peters in charge of all things tech and himself overseeing content. “The co-ceo model works uniquely well,” he said. “We’ve got two very distinctly different things that we have to accomplish. One is in the technology of the delivery and the Ui and all because all the product enhancements that has to happen, and then this kind of creative culture that has to pick and create the programming for the world. And the creative culture that technology in the tech cultures are different.”
“We need to build a company where our tech employees feel like they work at the greatest tech company in the world, and our creative employees need to feel like they work at the best entertainment company in the world, and they both have to be true,” he added.
He said the two execs also get along really well. “I don’t know that it works everywhere,” he said. “If your business culture is more politically charged than ours is [it] might not go so well. You know, there were three co-emperors in the Roman Empire. None of them went very well.”
Sarandos today delved a bit into the company’s new business lines. In live sports, the streamer has two NFL games coming on Christmas Day, and a deal with WWE for weekly shows. Asked about this thinking, he said, “For me, the reason, the difference, between the event and the full season in general is really the economics. I think the leagues do a phenomenal job of building fandom. And for that, they get to keep all the money, and distribution’s a pretty low margin business in league sports. You know, for full-season league sports.”
“I do think if we can add some value back to them, which I think we do uniquely, we can make that work.”
He also said that there could be many more Netflix immersive experiential installations like the ones under construction in Dallas and King Of Prussia, Pa — up to 50 to 60 globally. Temporary live experiences like a Stranger Things drive-in during Covid, or the Bridgerton Ball or Squid Game challenge are extremely popular but “you spend so much time and energy and money on the setting them up and breaking them down. This is a way to bring some scale to this thing that consumers really love.”
Asked which series he wishes Netflix had made, he said, “I wish we had every show that was successful somewhere else,” citing The Bear on FX (“I wish that was one of ours”) and Ted Lasso (“super impressive for Apple. People really loved it. It was a kind of a show that spoke to the time really well. People were looking for something light and fun and it was just that”).
- 10/22/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos doesn’t have any interest in becoming the next chief exec of Disney.
“Not even on my mind,” Sarandos said, speaking Tuesday at the WSJ Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, Calif. He was responding to a question by interviewer Emma Tucker, editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal, about whether he was interested in taking on the Disney CEO job. Sarandos commented, “Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting.”
On Monday, Disney announced that its board now expects to announce a new CEO in early 2026 to replace Bob Iger, whose contract expires at the end of that year. The succession process is being led by James Gorman, former CEO of Morgan Stanley, who is assuming the role of Disney chairman in January 2025.
At the WSJ Tech Live conference, Sarandos also disavowed any plans to go into politics at any point, saying...
“Not even on my mind,” Sarandos said, speaking Tuesday at the WSJ Tech Live conference in Laguna Beach, Calif. He was responding to a question by interviewer Emma Tucker, editor in chief of the Wall Street Journal, about whether he was interested in taking on the Disney CEO job. Sarandos commented, “Honestly, I think what we are doing is so exciting.”
On Monday, Disney announced that its board now expects to announce a new CEO in early 2026 to replace Bob Iger, whose contract expires at the end of that year. The succession process is being led by James Gorman, former CEO of Morgan Stanley, who is assuming the role of Disney chairman in January 2025.
At the WSJ Tech Live conference, Sarandos also disavowed any plans to go into politics at any point, saying...
- 10/22/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
The Daywalker will have to wait a bit longer to have his time in the sun.
Disney has removed the Marvel reboot of “Blade” — starring Mahershala Ali as the titular half-vampire — from the release calendar. It was dated for Nov. 7, 2025. Disney will instead release “Predator: Badlands,” the sixth film in the otherworldly franchise, on the early November release date that was held by “Blade.”
Meanwhile, Marvel added three untitled projects to the schedule for Feb. 18, 2028, May 5, 2028 and Nov. 10, 2028.
The comic book empire’s decision to take “Blade” off the docket was widely expected after Disney CEO Bob Iger’s stated in an earnings call on May 7 that Marvel will release “a maximum of three” movies a year. Of the four superhero films Disney previously had slated for 2025 — including “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Thunderbolts” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” — “Blade” is the only project that hadn’t started production.
Disney has removed the Marvel reboot of “Blade” — starring Mahershala Ali as the titular half-vampire — from the release calendar. It was dated for Nov. 7, 2025. Disney will instead release “Predator: Badlands,” the sixth film in the otherworldly franchise, on the early November release date that was held by “Blade.”
Meanwhile, Marvel added three untitled projects to the schedule for Feb. 18, 2028, May 5, 2028 and Nov. 10, 2028.
The comic book empire’s decision to take “Blade” off the docket was widely expected after Disney CEO Bob Iger’s stated in an earnings call on May 7 that Marvel will release “a maximum of three” movies a year. Of the four superhero films Disney previously had slated for 2025 — including “Captain America: Brave New World,” “Thunderbolts” and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” — “Blade” is the only project that hadn’t started production.
- 10/22/2024
- by Adam B. Vary and Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
(Image courtesy the Walt Disney Company, Graphic by The Desk)
The Walt Disney Company on Monday said it will appoint Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James P. Gorman to as its Chairperson for the Board of Directors, starting in January.
As part of the announcement, Disney and Gorman also set a timetable for the company to name a successor to current Chief Executive Bob Iger, with the permanent CEO expected to be named in 2026.
Gorman is currently the Chairperson of the Disney Board’s Succession Planning Committee, which is exploring Iger’s potential replacement. He will succeed Mark G. Parker in the role of Chairperson of Disney’s Board of Directors on January 2, the company said.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure,...
The Walt Disney Company on Monday said it will appoint Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James P. Gorman to as its Chairperson for the Board of Directors, starting in January.
As part of the announcement, Disney and Gorman also set a timetable for the company to name a successor to current Chief Executive Bob Iger, with the permanent CEO expected to be named in 2026.
Gorman is currently the Chairperson of the Disney Board’s Succession Planning Committee, which is exploring Iger’s potential replacement. He will succeed Mark G. Parker in the role of Chairperson of Disney’s Board of Directors on January 2, the company said.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
The Walt Disney Company has announced that James Gorman, the former CEO of Morgan Stanley, will be its next board chairman starting on January 2, 2025. You may remember the name because while Nelson Peltz was trying to get a board seat, CEO Bob Iger announced that Gorman and Jeremy Darrock from Sky would be added to the board in 2023. Gorman was also the board member who bought up a bunch of Walt Disney Company stock when the price tanked after the proxy battle failed. Now, he will be Chairman, replacing Mark Parker when he leaves at the end of the year.
Gorman is also in charge of the CEO succession committee, which he took charge of in August. Now he says that a new CEO will be named, with succession occurring in 2026 after Iger’s contract expires,
“A critical priority before us is to appoint a new CEO, which we now...
Gorman is also in charge of the CEO succession committee, which he took charge of in August. Now he says that a new CEO will be named, with succession occurring in 2026 after Iger’s contract expires,
“A critical priority before us is to appoint a new CEO, which we now...
- 10/21/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
Als Nachfolger von Mark Parker übernimmt James Gorman Anfang Januar den Aufsichtsratsvorsitz bei Disney. Gorman steht bei Disney aktuell an der Spitze Ausschusses, der einen Nachfolger für CEO Bob Iger sucht.
Ab Anfang 2025 neuer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender bei Disney: James Gorman (Credit: Disney)
James Gorman ist mit Wirkung zum 2. Januar 2025 zum neuen Aufsichtsratsvorsitzenden der Walt Disney Company ernannt worden. Wie der Konzern jetzt bekannt gab, folgt Gorman, der zum Jahresende seinen Rücktritt als Executive Chairman bei Morgan Stanley angekündigt hat, auf Mark Parker, der den Aufsichtsratsvorsitz bei Disney niederlegt, um sich wieder auf andere Bereiche seines Berufslebens konzentrieren zu können.
Gorman fungiert bei Disney aktuell als Vorsitzender des Ausschusses, der nach einem Nachfolger für CEO Bob Iger sucht, dessen Vertrag Ende 2026 ausläuft.
Über seinen Nachfolger als Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender sagt Mark Parker, Executive Chairman von Nike: „James Gorman ist eine geschätzte Führungspersönlichkeit, die sich seit seinem Eintritt in den Aufsichtsrat von Disney Anfang...
Ab Anfang 2025 neuer Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender bei Disney: James Gorman (Credit: Disney)
James Gorman ist mit Wirkung zum 2. Januar 2025 zum neuen Aufsichtsratsvorsitzenden der Walt Disney Company ernannt worden. Wie der Konzern jetzt bekannt gab, folgt Gorman, der zum Jahresende seinen Rücktritt als Executive Chairman bei Morgan Stanley angekündigt hat, auf Mark Parker, der den Aufsichtsratsvorsitz bei Disney niederlegt, um sich wieder auf andere Bereiche seines Berufslebens konzentrieren zu können.
Gorman fungiert bei Disney aktuell als Vorsitzender des Ausschusses, der nach einem Nachfolger für CEO Bob Iger sucht, dessen Vertrag Ende 2026 ausläuft.
Über seinen Nachfolger als Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender sagt Mark Parker, Executive Chairman von Nike: „James Gorman ist eine geschätzte Führungspersönlichkeit, die sich seit seinem Eintritt in den Aufsichtsrat von Disney Anfang...
- 10/21/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Disney Names James Gorman Board Chairman; Bob Iger’s Successor Now Set To Be Announced In Early 2026
James Gorman, the former Morgan Stanley CEO who joined Disney’s board earlier this year in a signal to investors about the company’s succession process, has been named chairman.
He will succeed Mark Parker on January 2, 2025. Parker, executive chairman of Nike, is leaving the board after serving as a director for nine years.
The company also said it will announce CEO Bob Iger’s successor in early 2026, giving time for the executive to coordinate the transition with Iger before the top exec’s current contract expires on December 31, 2026.
Gorman remains executive chairman at Morgan Stanley but will be relinquishing that position on December 31. He currently leads Disney’s succession planning committee, having gained notice in the business community for engineering a smooth succession process at Morgan Stanley.
Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit. After announcing retirement plans and reversing himself multiple times over the years, Iger eventually handed the reins to Bob Chapek in 2020. The new chief faced major challenges with the onset of Covid and eventually falling out with the board and Iger, who had remained executive chairman after passing the CEO baton.
Iger returned to the corner office in November 2022 and has vowed to execute a better handoff this time. Four internal candidates – ESPN cjairman Jimmy Pitaro, parks boss Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman – have been identified. Some outsiders have reportedly also been approached.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure. Drawing on his vast experience, James is expertly guiding the extensive search process for a new CEO, which remains a top priority for the Board,” Parker said in a press release. “As I prepare to leave the Board to focus on other areas of my work, I am proud of Disney’s renewed position of strength and excited for the company’s future, and I want to thank my fellow directors, Bob Iger and his exemplary management team for their continued strong leadership and dedication.”
Iger said the board has “benefited tremendously from James Gorman’s expertise and guidance, and we are lucky to have him as our next Chairman – particularly as the board continues to move forward with the succession process.” He added his gratitude to Parker for his “many years of board service and leadership, which have been so valuable to this company and its shareholders, and to me as CEO.”
Gorman said appointing a new CEO is “a critical priority” for Disney.
The succession planning committee is chaired by Gorman and includes directors Mary Barra and Calvin McDonald, as well as Parker until his departure.
He will succeed Mark Parker on January 2, 2025. Parker, executive chairman of Nike, is leaving the board after serving as a director for nine years.
The company also said it will announce CEO Bob Iger’s successor in early 2026, giving time for the executive to coordinate the transition with Iger before the top exec’s current contract expires on December 31, 2026.
Gorman remains executive chairman at Morgan Stanley but will be relinquishing that position on December 31. He currently leads Disney’s succession planning committee, having gained notice in the business community for engineering a smooth succession process at Morgan Stanley.
Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit. After announcing retirement plans and reversing himself multiple times over the years, Iger eventually handed the reins to Bob Chapek in 2020. The new chief faced major challenges with the onset of Covid and eventually falling out with the board and Iger, who had remained executive chairman after passing the CEO baton.
Iger returned to the corner office in November 2022 and has vowed to execute a better handoff this time. Four internal candidates – ESPN cjairman Jimmy Pitaro, parks boss Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman – have been identified. Some outsiders have reportedly also been approached.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure. Drawing on his vast experience, James is expertly guiding the extensive search process for a new CEO, which remains a top priority for the Board,” Parker said in a press release. “As I prepare to leave the Board to focus on other areas of my work, I am proud of Disney’s renewed position of strength and excited for the company’s future, and I want to thank my fellow directors, Bob Iger and his exemplary management team for their continued strong leadership and dedication.”
Iger said the board has “benefited tremendously from James Gorman’s expertise and guidance, and we are lucky to have him as our next Chairman – particularly as the board continues to move forward with the succession process.” He added his gratitude to Parker for his “many years of board service and leadership, which have been so valuable to this company and its shareholders, and to me as CEO.”
Gorman said appointing a new CEO is “a critical priority” for Disney.
The succession planning committee is chaired by Gorman and includes directors Mary Barra and Calvin McDonald, as well as Parker until his departure.
- 10/21/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney won’t be getting a new CEO for the holidays — maybe next year.
On Monday, we got an update on the company’s succession search in a press release announcing James Gorman as the chairman of Disney’s board of directors. Gorman, who is the outgoing executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, will replace Mark G. Parker in the role. Parker, the executive chairman of Nike, is departing the Disney board after nine years.
Gorman, who was already the chairman of Disney’s succession committee, says he plans on announcing Bob Iger’s successor in “early 2026.”
They’ve got to get it right this time.
Iger exited as Disney CEO in 2020, handing the baton to parks boss Bob Chapek. The Chapek tenure lasted a tumultuous two years, and Iger un-retired to right the ship. Chapek was fired.
What was supposed to just be a two-year return for Iger was extended...
On Monday, we got an update on the company’s succession search in a press release announcing James Gorman as the chairman of Disney’s board of directors. Gorman, who is the outgoing executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, will replace Mark G. Parker in the role. Parker, the executive chairman of Nike, is departing the Disney board after nine years.
Gorman, who was already the chairman of Disney’s succession committee, says he plans on announcing Bob Iger’s successor in “early 2026.”
They’ve got to get it right this time.
Iger exited as Disney CEO in 2020, handing the baton to parks boss Bob Chapek. The Chapek tenure lasted a tumultuous two years, and Iger un-retired to right the ship. Chapek was fired.
What was supposed to just be a two-year return for Iger was extended...
- 10/21/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
The Walt Disney Company has named James Gorman chairman of the board, a seat he will take starting Jan. 2. He succeeds Mark Parker, who is stepping down from the role after nine years, the company said Monday.
The company also said it is on track to replace Bob Iger in early 2026.
Gorman is currently chair of the Disney’s board’s succession planning committee, which is working to find a suitable replacement for Iger. The Australian-American executive is chairman of Morgan Stanley and its former CEO.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure,” said Parker, whose departure was announced in January. “Drawing on his vast experience, James is expertly guiding the extensive search process for a new CEO,...
The company also said it is on track to replace Bob Iger in early 2026.
Gorman is currently chair of the Disney’s board’s succession planning committee, which is working to find a suitable replacement for Iger. The Australian-American executive is chairman of Morgan Stanley and its former CEO.
“James Gorman is an esteemed leader who has become an invaluable voice on the Disney Board since joining earlier this year, and I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to assume the role of Chairman upon my departure,” said Parker, whose departure was announced in January. “Drawing on his vast experience, James is expertly guiding the extensive search process for a new CEO,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
The Walt Disney Co. is shaking up its boardroom, with former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman set to become chairman of the board of directors early next year.
Gorman succeeds Nike executive chairman Mark Parker, who will exit the board after nine years.
In August, Gorman took over Disney’s succession planning committee, which is tasked with finding a successor to CEO Bob Iger, and in a statement Monday the executive said that finding the next chief executive is a “critical priority,” with Disney now targeting early 2026, giving the person ample time to learn from Iger before his contract expires at the end of that year.
“A critical priority before us is to appoint a new CEO, which we now expect to announce in early 2026. This timing reflects the progress the Succession Planning Committee and the Board are making, and will allow ample time for a successful transition before the...
Gorman succeeds Nike executive chairman Mark Parker, who will exit the board after nine years.
In August, Gorman took over Disney’s succession planning committee, which is tasked with finding a successor to CEO Bob Iger, and in a statement Monday the executive said that finding the next chief executive is a “critical priority,” with Disney now targeting early 2026, giving the person ample time to learn from Iger before his contract expires at the end of that year.
“A critical priority before us is to appoint a new CEO, which we now expect to announce in early 2026. This timing reflects the progress the Succession Planning Committee and the Board are making, and will allow ample time for a successful transition before the...
- 10/21/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala was held October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles. The A-list event honored Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal, Oscar-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno, and two-time Oscar-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino. See the red carpet arrivals in the gallery above.
The evening helped raise vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the Gala was co-chaired by Academy Museum Trustee Dr. Eric Esrailian, Academy Award-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Academy Museum Trustee Eva Longoria, and Academy Museum Founding Supporter, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner, actor, filmmaker, and studio founder Tyler Perry.
The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala reflect the museum’s continued mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of film and to contextualize...
The evening helped raise vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the Gala was co-chaired by Academy Museum Trustee Dr. Eric Esrailian, Academy Award-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault, Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Academy Museum Trustee Eva Longoria, and Academy Museum Founding Supporter, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner, actor, filmmaker, and studio founder Tyler Perry.
The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala reflect the museum’s continued mission to advance the understanding, celebration, and preservation of film and to contextualize...
- 10/20/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Disney’s Moana 2 landed on long-lead tracking this morning and it’s looking to do $100M+ over its Wednesday through Sunday opening, $75M-$82M of that during its Friday-Sunday portion. These figures come from tracking service Quorum. The first Moana back in 2016 opened to $82M over five days ultimately grossing $248.7M stateside.
If the Moana 2 forecasts stay firm, it’s a fantastic comeback for Disney which has typically owned the Thanksgiving Day stretch with all-mass animated film, but has seen any big luster since 2019’s Frozen 2‘s did $125M — the biggest take for any movie playing over the Thanksgiving holiday in U.S./Canada.
Also at $100M+ (Quorum technically sees $105M-$115M), that would rep the biggest opening for a movie opening on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — that record belonging to Disney’s 2013 Frozen with $93.5M (Frozen 2 opened the Friday before Thanksgiving).
At its current 3-day levels,...
If the Moana 2 forecasts stay firm, it’s a fantastic comeback for Disney which has typically owned the Thanksgiving Day stretch with all-mass animated film, but has seen any big luster since 2019’s Frozen 2‘s did $125M — the biggest take for any movie playing over the Thanksgiving holiday in U.S./Canada.
Also at $100M+ (Quorum technically sees $105M-$115M), that would rep the biggest opening for a movie opening on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving — that record belonging to Disney’s 2013 Frozen with $93.5M (Frozen 2 opened the Friday before Thanksgiving).
At its current 3-day levels,...
- 10/18/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The MCU has faced a bit of a crisis in recent years, with several major projects underperforming at the box office and Disney+ series receiving generally lukewarm responses. In response, Bob Iger announced a plan to reduce the creative output, limiting the amount of content to be released over the next few years.
Much of the backlash stems from a perceived decline in quality during Phase 4 and Phase 5, along with accusations that the MCU is focusing more on diversity, equity, and inclusion (Dei) than on storytelling. Critics argue that the franchise is prioritizing ideologies over coherent narratives and logical character progression.
Some MCU projects have been heavily review-bombed, with actors and showrunners allegedly facing harassment, most notably in the cases of She-Hulk and The Marvels. These projects, widely criticized as unnecessary, were released despite obvious signs they might flop—partly due to their female leads (a misguided criticism) but also...
Much of the backlash stems from a perceived decline in quality during Phase 4 and Phase 5, along with accusations that the MCU is focusing more on diversity, equity, and inclusion (Dei) than on storytelling. Critics argue that the franchise is prioritizing ideologies over coherent narratives and logical character progression.
Some MCU projects have been heavily review-bombed, with actors and showrunners allegedly facing harassment, most notably in the cases of She-Hulk and The Marvels. These projects, widely criticized as unnecessary, were released despite obvious signs they might flop—partly due to their female leads (a misguided criticism) but also...
- 10/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU is in the last few years in a bit of a crisis. Some major projects have flopped at the box office, and the Disney+ series have generally unsatisfactory results. This is why Bob Iger announced somewhat decreased creative output limiting the amount of content that’s going to get released in the next few years.
The backlash is primarily due to the perceived lack of quality with Phase 4 and Phase 5 projects and the perceived wokeness of the shows and movies. Fans have noticed that MCU has started prioritizing Dei according to some claims, ignoring the actual stories and logical progress in favor of shoehorning as many ideologies as possible in their products.
Projects have been review-bombed, and actors and showrunners have been allegedly harassed, the most notable examples of this being ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘The Marvels.’ Projects that no one asked for but were still released even though it was...
The backlash is primarily due to the perceived lack of quality with Phase 4 and Phase 5 projects and the perceived wokeness of the shows and movies. Fans have noticed that MCU has started prioritizing Dei according to some claims, ignoring the actual stories and logical progress in favor of shoehorning as many ideologies as possible in their products.
Projects have been review-bombed, and actors and showrunners have been allegedly harassed, the most notable examples of this being ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘The Marvels.’ Projects that no one asked for but were still released even though it was...
- 10/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
When it launches in 2025, ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service — no pay-tv service required — will include the full programming lineup of ESPN+, according to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
Pitaro officially made the announcement speaking at the USC Next Level Sports Conference, held Thursday at the Intuit Dome in L.A.
The new isn’t a surprise. Indeed, it would have been unexpected if ESPN had chosen to keep ESPN+ as a separately priced service from what the company calls ESPN Flagship. Not announced yet is the big question: What the price of ESPN Flagship will be.
ESPN’s Flagship direct-to-consumer service, expected to debut in the fall of 2025, will provide all the linear TV programming that is currently available on the sports giant’s networks — as well as the additional events and content on ESPN+. ESPN Flagship also is expected to be closely integrated with ESPN Fantasy and provide betting options within its app,...
Pitaro officially made the announcement speaking at the USC Next Level Sports Conference, held Thursday at the Intuit Dome in L.A.
The new isn’t a surprise. Indeed, it would have been unexpected if ESPN had chosen to keep ESPN+ as a separately priced service from what the company calls ESPN Flagship. Not announced yet is the big question: What the price of ESPN Flagship will be.
ESPN’s Flagship direct-to-consumer service, expected to debut in the fall of 2025, will provide all the linear TV programming that is currently available on the sports giant’s networks — as well as the additional events and content on ESPN+. ESPN Flagship also is expected to be closely integrated with ESPN Fantasy and provide betting options within its app,...
- 10/17/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Orlando Resort said its highly anticipated fourth theme park – Universal Epic Universe – will officially open on May 22, 2025, ending speculation around the unveiling of its most most ambitious park featuring five new worlds.
Universal Destinations and Experiences, a division of Comcast’s NBCUniversal, today called Epic Universe “the next game changer for theme park entertainment. With a total of more than 50 incredible experiences that range from groundbreaking attractions to breathtaking entertainment to incredibly themed dining and shopping and so much more, Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched across five themed worlds.”
They include Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Anchoring the park is the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel with a dedicated entrance into Epic Universe for guests with theme park admission.
Universal Destinations and Experiences, a division of Comcast’s NBCUniversal, today called Epic Universe “the next game changer for theme park entertainment. With a total of more than 50 incredible experiences that range from groundbreaking attractions to breathtaking entertainment to incredibly themed dining and shopping and so much more, Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched across five themed worlds.”
They include Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Dark Universe. Anchoring the park is the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel with a dedicated entrance into Epic Universe for guests with theme park admission.
- 10/17/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
"Deadpool & Wolverine" was so positively stuffed with Easter eggs, cameos, and the Merc with a Mouth's usual wanton hijinks that it's hardly surprising that some choice bits got left on the cutting room floor. Fans of specific characters might've felt a tad burned three months ago knowing that their favorite folks got short shrift on the big screen, but everyone should know by now that these moments will eventually be included at the very least as deleted scenes on the Blu-ray and digital releases, if not added in an extended cut. And when it comes to the "Deadpool" franchise, you have to know that star, co-writer and producer Ryan Reynolds cares deeply about how his movies play as a whole. His job is to make a great superhero film, not offer up unmitigated fan service.
Still, now that we know Gambit was supposed to make it out of the Void,...
Still, now that we know Gambit was supposed to make it out of the Void,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
In 2008, a comedy about the behind-the-scenes of the TV industry, Back To You, co-created/executive produced by Steve Levitan, was canceled by Fox, the broadcast network then-aligned with Levitan’s longtime studio home, 20th Television. Shortly thereafter, another comedy co-created/executive produced by Levitan, Modern Family, was sold to a rival network, ABC, where it went to series and became an instant hit.
In 2023, a comedy about the behind-the-scenes of the TV industry, Reboot, created by Levitan, was canceled by Hulu, the streamer aligned with his studio 20th TV. Shortly thereafter, another comedy, Erin Foster’s Nobody Wants This, which Levitan executive produces, sold to a rival streamer, Netflix, where it went to series and became an instant hit.
In both cases, Levitan had been vocal in his displeasure over the cancellations, directing it at the network/platform: More bluntly about Back To You, “I have sworn off the Fox network.
In 2023, a comedy about the behind-the-scenes of the TV industry, Reboot, created by Levitan, was canceled by Hulu, the streamer aligned with his studio 20th TV. Shortly thereafter, another comedy, Erin Foster’s Nobody Wants This, which Levitan executive produces, sold to a rival streamer, Netflix, where it went to series and became an instant hit.
In both cases, Levitan had been vocal in his displeasure over the cancellations, directing it at the network/platform: More bluntly about Back To You, “I have sworn off the Fox network.
- 10/16/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
While Tatiana Maslany has taken on many roles, her portrayal of She-Hulk is undoubtedly her most famous. The series was well-received by critics, and although it had its ups and downs, it didn’t deserve the overwhelming negativity it attracted.
Much of the backlash stemmed from certain so-called fans who were uncomfortable with a female lead and labeled the show as “woke” for its empowering portrayal of women. Unfortunately, this attitude is rooted in sexism, and it creates a toxic environment for those involved in the project.
In a recent interview, Maslany addressed the sexism she encountered while working on She-Hulk and revisited her past comments about Bob Iger, which may have impacted her future in the MCU.
She-Hulk was an intriguing series that blended social and political satire with classic superhero storytelling, offering proper ideals and values. It expanded the MCU, introducing a character who rightfully deserved screen time.
Much of the backlash stemmed from certain so-called fans who were uncomfortable with a female lead and labeled the show as “woke” for its empowering portrayal of women. Unfortunately, this attitude is rooted in sexism, and it creates a toxic environment for those involved in the project.
In a recent interview, Maslany addressed the sexism she encountered while working on She-Hulk and revisited her past comments about Bob Iger, which may have impacted her future in the MCU.
She-Hulk was an intriguing series that blended social and political satire with classic superhero storytelling, offering proper ideals and values. It expanded the MCU, introducing a character who rightfully deserved screen time.
- 10/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
And while it is not her only role, She-Hulk is definitely the most famous role in the life of actress Tatiana Maslany. She-Hulk was a hit with the critics, and while the series had its moments, it was a good series overall, and it definitely did not deserve all of the hate it got.
To be frank, the majority of the hate is a result of the fact that the so-called fans don’t like female leads and that they consider the show to be woke and empowering for women. And people are bothered by that, sadly, which makes no sense and can be very damaging to the people involved.
These people are not fans; they’re bigots and sexists, and they deserve to be condemned because of their online behavior. In a recent interview, Maslany responded to the sexism she was faced with while working on She-Hulk, as...
To be frank, the majority of the hate is a result of the fact that the so-called fans don’t like female leads and that they consider the show to be woke and empowering for women. And people are bothered by that, sadly, which makes no sense and can be very damaging to the people involved.
These people are not fans; they’re bigots and sexists, and they deserve to be condemned because of their online behavior. In a recent interview, Maslany responded to the sexism she was faced with while working on She-Hulk, as...
- 10/15/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Did Hot Ones lose its fire when it became just another stop on every overexposed celebrity’s publicity tour? Would it be less “tacky” if fewer of those A-listers were cartoon characters?
The meteoric rise of First We Feast’s flagship talk show Hot Ones is one of those internet success stories that other aspiring food influencers and celebrity interrogators will study for decades to come. Inspired by the since-canceled website-turned-u.K.-talk show Popworld, First We Feast founder Chris Schonberger and host Sean Evans debuted their food, drink and pop-culture-focused online magazine’s unique spin on the internet interview show in 2015 as they subjected rappers and athletes to the increasingly spicy Wings of Death challenge while Evans grilled the guests on their wildest Instagram posts and their funniest locker room stories.
Thanks in equal parts to the show’s unique conceit and Evans’ immense aptitude for interviewing, Hot Ones...
The meteoric rise of First We Feast’s flagship talk show Hot Ones is one of those internet success stories that other aspiring food influencers and celebrity interrogators will study for decades to come. Inspired by the since-canceled website-turned-u.K.-talk show Popworld, First We Feast founder Chris Schonberger and host Sean Evans debuted their food, drink and pop-culture-focused online magazine’s unique spin on the internet interview show in 2015 as they subjected rappers and athletes to the increasingly spicy Wings of Death challenge while Evans grilled the guests on their wildest Instagram posts and their funniest locker room stories.
Thanks in equal parts to the show’s unique conceit and Evans’ immense aptitude for interviewing, Hot Ones...
- 10/15/2024
- Cracked
Actress Tatiana Maslany made her MCU debut playing the lead role in the miniseries She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The series premiered in 2022 and received mixed reviews. Some aspects of the show, primarily its visual effects, humor, and “woke ideas” received backlash on social media, especially from the male section of the audience.
Tatiana Maslany played the titular role in She-Hulk (Credit: Disney+).
During a recent interview, Maslany spoke about the backlash the series faced on social media. However, the actress highlighted how the show’s creative team had already anticipated such backlash over a female character essentially acting as a replacement for another more popular male character. Here is what Maslany had to say about the negativity surrounding She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Tatiana Maslany Reacted to She-Hulk Predicting the Online Backlash It Faced
Tatiana Maslany played the role of Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk in the MCU miniseries She-Hulk. The character...
Tatiana Maslany played the titular role in She-Hulk (Credit: Disney+).
During a recent interview, Maslany spoke about the backlash the series faced on social media. However, the actress highlighted how the show’s creative team had already anticipated such backlash over a female character essentially acting as a replacement for another more popular male character. Here is what Maslany had to say about the negativity surrounding She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.
Tatiana Maslany Reacted to She-Hulk Predicting the Online Backlash It Faced
Tatiana Maslany played the role of Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk in the MCU miniseries She-Hulk. The character...
- 10/14/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Well, it's Groundhog Day again... Disney is about to increase the price of its streaming platform, Disney+. I just received an email this week from Disney reminding me of an upcomign price increase for my Disney+ streaming plan.
I've still got the Legacy Disney Bundle which includes Disney+ with no ads along with Hulu and ESPN+ with ads for $18.99. That's increasing to $21.99 on October 17th, a fairly substantial price hike at nearly 16%.
That's not the only change though. Disney is raising its prices across the board for all its different Disney+ bundles. All of the price changes go into effect on October 17, 2024. Here is the updated pricing:
Disney+ Basic (With Ads): $7.99 to $9.99 monthlyDisney+ Premium (No Ads) $13.99 to $15.99 monthly or $139.99 to $159.99 annuallyExtra Member (for family plans not in the same household): $6.99 to $9.99 monthly
In addition to the individual plans, the Disney Bundle plans are also increasing in price.
Disney Bundle Duo Classic,...
I've still got the Legacy Disney Bundle which includes Disney+ with no ads along with Hulu and ESPN+ with ads for $18.99. That's increasing to $21.99 on October 17th, a fairly substantial price hike at nearly 16%.
That's not the only change though. Disney is raising its prices across the board for all its different Disney+ bundles. All of the price changes go into effect on October 17, 2024. Here is the updated pricing:
Disney+ Basic (With Ads): $7.99 to $9.99 monthlyDisney+ Premium (No Ads) $13.99 to $15.99 monthly or $139.99 to $159.99 annuallyExtra Member (for family plans not in the same household): $6.99 to $9.99 monthly
In addition to the individual plans, the Disney Bundle plans are also increasing in price.
Disney Bundle Duo Classic,...
- 10/14/2024
- by Matthew Liebl
- Along Main Street
With Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars both in pre-production and the former set to begin shooting in the coming months, the rumour mill is only going to continue churning out wild claims about both movies.
It's down to you to decide whether you believe them or not but the latest claim to reveal new insights into the role three major characters will play in the two-part conclusion to the Multiverse Saga.
According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Tom Holland's Spider-Man is still expected to be Avengers: Doomsday's lead. However, the wall-crawler will have a smaller part to play in Secret Wars.
This comes shortly after we learned of plans for Andrew Garfield's web-slinger to have a "big role" in the latter.
As for Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman's Logan - hot off their team-up in Deadpool & Wolverine - they're set to appear in Doomsday but...
It's down to you to decide whether you believe them or not but the latest claim to reveal new insights into the role three major characters will play in the two-part conclusion to the Multiverse Saga.
According to scooper @MyTimeToShineH, Tom Holland's Spider-Man is still expected to be Avengers: Doomsday's lead. However, the wall-crawler will have a smaller part to play in Secret Wars.
This comes shortly after we learned of plans for Andrew Garfield's web-slinger to have a "big role" in the latter.
As for Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman's Logan - hot off their team-up in Deadpool & Wolverine - they're set to appear in Doomsday but...
- 10/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says the company has an ‘army’ of engineers working on the service.
ESPN wants to make sure it gets its new streaming service right. That was the message from the network’s president Jimmy Pitaro, who talked about the service at the Columbia University Sports Management Conference on Thursday. Pitaro unveiled more details about the forthcoming streamer currently known as “Flagship,” painting the picture of a fully integrated service that’s incredibly fan-focused. In addition to all of the programming found on the ESPN family of networks, Pitaro revealed that the streamer will incorporate tickets, gambling, merchandise, and more.
Key Details: Pitaro teased a more “interactive” and “personalized” experience with the new service. Flagship will come with a multiview, sports betting options, ticketing and merchandise, and more. ESPN+ will continue to exist within the new streaming service. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
The forthcoming streaming...
ESPN wants to make sure it gets its new streaming service right. That was the message from the network’s president Jimmy Pitaro, who talked about the service at the Columbia University Sports Management Conference on Thursday. Pitaro unveiled more details about the forthcoming streamer currently known as “Flagship,” painting the picture of a fully integrated service that’s incredibly fan-focused. In addition to all of the programming found on the ESPN family of networks, Pitaro revealed that the streamer will incorporate tickets, gambling, merchandise, and more.
Key Details: Pitaro teased a more “interactive” and “personalized” experience with the new service. Flagship will come with a multiview, sports betting options, ticketing and merchandise, and more. ESPN+ will continue to exist within the new streaming service. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
The forthcoming streaming...
- 10/11/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Summer is over, so that means it’s time for the annual Disneyland price hike.
The park announced today that most daily ticket prices are going up by about 6% while the top-tier Magic Key pass is rising a whopping 20%. New rates are effective today.
For comparison, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% in the year period ending in August 2024. That’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate of increase is expected to fall further in 2025.
Daily Tickets
The good news is that Disneyland’s lowest cost, Tier 0 ticket is unchanged at $104. But those tickets are also the most restricted, in terms of days guests can visit. For instance, there are currently only five days before the end of the year that are available for Tier 0 ticket reservations.
More good news is that the park is bringing back its kids ticket offer, which provides entry for as low was...
The park announced today that most daily ticket prices are going up by about 6% while the top-tier Magic Key pass is rising a whopping 20%. New rates are effective today.
For comparison, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% in the year period ending in August 2024. That’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate of increase is expected to fall further in 2025.
Daily Tickets
The good news is that Disneyland’s lowest cost, Tier 0 ticket is unchanged at $104. But those tickets are also the most restricted, in terms of days guests can visit. For instance, there are currently only five days before the end of the year that are available for Tier 0 ticket reservations.
More good news is that the park is bringing back its kids ticket offer, which provides entry for as low was...
- 10/9/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pine is reacting to the news that another Princess Diaries film is underway.
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Pine addressed the big announcement that Anne Hathaway will return to star in a Princess Diaries 3. Pine starred alongside Hathaway in The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement which marked his film debut at the time.
In the film, Pine portrayed Nicholas Devereaux, who fell in love with Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis. They professed their love to each other at the end of the 2004 sequel.
“It’s been 20 years. It’s been a long time. Can’t believe it’s been that long. But I have more people probably come up to me about that than anything I’ve ever done. And I’m very happy. It was an incredible experience,” Pine told Fallon.
Despite the excitement, Pine admitted that he has no details to share about the film.
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, Pine addressed the big announcement that Anne Hathaway will return to star in a Princess Diaries 3. Pine starred alongside Hathaway in The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement which marked his film debut at the time.
In the film, Pine portrayed Nicholas Devereaux, who fell in love with Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis. They professed their love to each other at the end of the 2004 sequel.
“It’s been 20 years. It’s been a long time. Can’t believe it’s been that long. But I have more people probably come up to me about that than anything I’ve ever done. And I’m very happy. It was an incredible experience,” Pine told Fallon.
Despite the excitement, Pine admitted that he has no details to share about the film.
- 10/9/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig, and the dart-wielding Kakamora have returned for Disney Animation's Moana 2. Thanks to Toonado.com, we have a new trailer and poster for the animated musical which started life as a Disney+ TV series.
Despite its small screen origins - Disney CEO Bob Iger decided the show would work better as a feature - the visuals are gorgeous and this looks like a suitably epic adventure for the title character. While box office revenue was another factor in its evolution, this does look like a worthy follow-up to the 2016 hit.
The sequel reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Despite its small screen origins - Disney CEO Bob Iger decided the show would work better as a feature - the visuals are gorgeous and this looks like a suitably epic adventure for the title character. While box office revenue was another factor in its evolution, this does look like a worthy follow-up to the 2016 hit.
The sequel reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
- 10/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Chris Pine is unsure if he’ll be reprising his royal role in The Princess Diaries 3.
The actor made his debut in 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as a love interest for Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis.
While visiting Today with Hoda and Jenna, Pine was asked if he would return to reprise the role of Nicholas Deveraux.
“I don’t know anything,” he said.
The co-hosts of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today were in shock. Pine wasn’t aware if he would return to the Princess Diaries universe in the film, which Adele Lim is set to direct.
“You don’t know anything?” Kotb asked, adding, “You are The Princess Diaries.”
Related: Chris Pine On ‘The O.C. Casting Director Saying He Lost Role Due To “Really Bad Skin”: “The Man Didn’t Have To Talk About It”
Jenna Bush noted, “You have a major role!
The actor made his debut in 2004’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as a love interest for Anne Hathaway’s Mia Thermopolis.
While visiting Today with Hoda and Jenna, Pine was asked if he would return to reprise the role of Nicholas Deveraux.
“I don’t know anything,” he said.
The co-hosts of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today were in shock. Pine wasn’t aware if he would return to the Princess Diaries universe in the film, which Adele Lim is set to direct.
“You don’t know anything?” Kotb asked, adding, “You are The Princess Diaries.”
Related: Chris Pine On ‘The O.C. Casting Director Saying He Lost Role Due To “Really Bad Skin”: “The Man Didn’t Have To Talk About It”
Jenna Bush noted, “You have a major role!
- 10/8/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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