Walt Disney: News

03 Jan 2019

Johnny Depp

Here's how much Disney saves by dropping Johnny Depp

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most beloved franchises by Disney and fans are accustomed to seeing their favorite pirate Jack Sparrow, whose eccentricities are brilliantly brought to life by Johnny Depp.

23 Dec 2018

Hollywood

Johnny Depp officially dropped from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise

What had long been rumored has finally been confirmed - fan-favorite actor Johnny Depp has been dropped from the role of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

21 Dec 2018

Will Smith

First look photos from Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' revealed

Aladdin is among the slew of live-action remakes that Disney has undertaken.

14 Dec 2018

Netflix

Post cancellation, Netflix's Marvel heroes cannot reappear for 2 years

Netflix, whose popularity was strengthened with brilliant Marvel content, suffered a huge blow when shows like Iron Fist, Luke Cage and the popular Daredevil were canceled after new seasons aired.

06 Dec 2018

Netflix

Netflix pays hefty package to WarnerMedia to keep streaming F.R.I.E.N.D.S

The popularity and cultural significance of F.R.I.E.N.D.S, as a show, remains uncontested.

05 Dec 2018

Netflix

'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' will be leaving Netflix in 2020? Perhaps yes

F.R.I.E.N.D.S is, without a doubt, one of the most popular television shows ever made and has, over the years, transcended to become a global cultural phenomenon.

01 Dec 2018

Netflix

Netflix cancels 'Daredevil' after Season 3

The onslaught of Marvel content on Netflix continues and the latest hero to get the axe is the Devil of Hell's Kitchen.

30 Nov 2018

Netflix

Netflix is adapting Roald Dahl's stories into series

Netflix is strengthening its content library by making a strong foray into the animation department, and in this light, they have announced that they will be adapting Roald Dahl's stories into a series.

26 Nov 2018

Hollywood

Hours after release, 'The Lion King' teaser-trailer makes a record

The Lion King, the Jon Favreau directed remake of the popular 1994 animated film, released its teaser trailer on November 22, marking the occasion of Thanksgiving.

23 Nov 2018

Jon Favreau

#LongLiveTheKing: 'Lion King' teaser trailer is out

There is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, as Disney released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Lion King remake.

23 Nov 2018

Fortnite

#GamingBytes: Fortnite gets a Wreck-It-Ralph surprise entry

Fortnite by Epic Games has transcended the genre of Battle Royale gaming to become a global cultural phenomenon.

19 Nov 2018

India

'Mary Poppins Returns': Watch her magic unfold this January

The new sequel of Disney's 1964 film 'Mary Poppins', is set to release in India on January 4.

17 Nov 2018

India

Mickey turns 90: Get ready for 'world's biggest mouse party'!

Walt Disney once said, "I hope we never lose sight of one thing- that it was all started by a mouse" and as Mickey, the beloved cartoon character, turns 90, the company is throwing "the world's biggest mouse-party".

Disney trying to nominate 'Avengers: Infinity War' for 11 Oscars

'Avengers: Infinity War' has been the biggest Marvel movie yet and is the fourth highest grossing film of all time, having made more than $2 billion globally.

01 Nov 2018

Marvel

#BeyondAvengers: You'll see series on Falcon and Winter Soldier soon

Disney is developing a yet-unnamed upcoming streaming service to take on streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, when it launches in late 2019.

28 Oct 2018

Reddit

Finally, we know when 'Avengers 4' trailer will release

Ever since Thanos killed half the universe's population in 'Infinity War' by snapping his fingers, 'Avengers 4' has perhaps tbeen he most anticipated film.

27 Oct 2018

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp reportedly dropped from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise

Johnny Depp's name has become synonymous with Captain Jack Sparrow from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.

22 Oct 2018

Hollywood

Marvel's 'Luke Cage' gets canceled by Netflix

The hero from Harlem, Luke Cage, quickly became a Netflix favorite for his bulletproof skin and the subtle exploration of racial issues in the show.

14 Oct 2018

Netflix

After not-so-great two seasons, Netflix cancels Marvel's 'Iron Fist'

In what has come as shocking news to fans, Netflix has canceled Marvel's 'Iron Fist' after its second season.

23 May 2018

India

'Mowgli' trailer offers a darker retelling of 'The Jungle Book'

'The Jungle Book' is returning to the big screen with its darkest possible version titled 'Mowgli', the trailer of which was released yesterday.

10 Apr 2018

Paris

Bored of paintings? Decorate your house using fossils instead

The world has moved on from decorating their houses with paintings. Now people want dinosaurs.

31 Mar 2018

Facebook

Malayalam movie-producers paid me less as I'm "black": Nigerian actor

A Nigerian actor, who played a prominent character in a recently released Malayalam movie, has accused its producers of "racial discrimination" as they allegedly paid him less compared to his Indian co-stars.

01 Mar 2018

Hollywood

Private financiers to production houses: Bollywood's evolving business model

Multiplexes with plush recliners, differentially-priced tickets and popcorn priced over Rs. 200 - movie-watching in a theatre wasn't always like this.

15 Jan 2018

X

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg, Twitter's Jack Dorsey to leave Disney

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will no longer serve as Disney's board members.

14 Dec 2017

Asia

Disney acquires 21st Century Fox's assets in $66bn deal

Disney has announced a major deal to acquire several parts of Twenty-First Century Fox for $52.4bn in stock, including their movie studios, the Nat Geo network, Asia's pay-TV operator Star TV, and some stakes in Sky, Hulu and regional sports networks.

08 Sep 2017

Hollywood

Disney takes back Marvel and Star Wars movies from Netflix

It's already been decided that Disney and Netflix will part ways in 2019 and the separation is going to hurt Netflix a lot.

15 Aug 2017

Netflix

Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC to join Netflix

Netflix announced that it had signed on the most illustrious creator working in television- Shonda Rhimes.

09 Aug 2017

Netflix

Disney breaks up with Netflix, will start its streaming service

Disney and Netflix are parting ways. According to reports, Disney is now going to launch its own streaming service that will have its central Disney and Pixar brands; and another that will take care of live sports.

17 Jul 2017

Hollywood

Virtual Reality gaming just got better with Marvel!

Disney's D23 unveiled the Marvel Powers United VR, where you can get into the character of The Hulk, Captain Marvel, or Rocket Raccoon and just go berserk.

17 Jul 2017

Star Wars

Disney is making a Star Wars Hotel for fans

Three words - "Star Wars Hotel". That's it, pack your bags, book your tickets and let's just go.

10 Jul 2017

Alibaba Group

Marvel wants a Chinese superhero, gimmick or good business strategy?

Reportedly, Walt Disney-owned US-based publishing giant Marvel will now work alongside Beijing-based firm NetEase to create the first Chinese comic superhero in its roster.

09 Jun 2017

Malaysia

Malaysia amends anti-LGBT sex education competition following criticism

Malaysia's Health Ministry amended a sex education video competition, removing guidelines for a section on preventing homosexuality and transgenderism.

14 May 2017

Donald Trump

Ivanka Trump's new book fails to impress critics

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump's newly released book Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success is being brutally slammed by critics.

10 May 2017

Doctor Strange

Walt Disney soars on a "tale as old as time"

Walt Disney's profits managed to take a leap of 11% riding on the success of their new live-action version of Beauty and the Beast and increased attendance at the firm's theme parks and resorts.

22 Apr 2017

India

Sales of the iconic Barbie drop in first 2017 quarter

Sales of Barbie dropped in the first quarter of 2017 for the second consecutive quarter, this time down by 13%.

02 Mar 2017

India

'Beauty and the Beast' will introduce Disney's first gay character

The "tale as old as time" is getting one major update.

19 Dec 2016

Star Wars

Could Star Wars make Dow hit 20,000 points?

The Dow Jones Industrial average is agonizingly close to hitting 20,000 points for the first time ever, and is thus, understandably attracting the interest of stock investors.

15 Dec 2016

Donald Trump

Disney sued for replacing American workers with Indians

Disney is being sued by a group of former IT employees in the US state of Florida.

17 Sep 2016

India

Walt Disney Co decides to bid adieu to Bollywood

Walt Disney's $52.5 billion Indian arm announced that it was closing shop in India.

15 Sep 2016

Star Wars

Disney slashes 250 jobs in consumer products unit

The Walt Disney Company slashed nearly 5 percent of its consumer products staff on Wednesday.

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