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Disney Dedicates Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017


In grand preview dedication ceremonies for media today, Disney's Animal Kingdom unveiled a world out of this world of massive mountains floating in the sky, rainforests pulsing light and breathtaking flights for explorers soaring above an alien moon on the backs of great winged banshees.

Ryan Seacrest Named New LIVE Co-Host!
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2017


LIVE host Kelly Ripa turned to social media over the weekend to announce the news that her new co-host will be named this morning, May 1st.

Walt Disney Company Announces Lineup for This July's D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2017


D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2017, July 14–16.

Original 'Dreamgirl' Jennifer Holliday to Headline AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING for ALZGLA
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017


Theater and music lovers alike are eagerly awaiting Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) 5th annual An Unforgettable Evening on May 7. The event will feature an intimate performance by Broadway Legend, Jennifer Holliday. Best known as the original Dreamgirl, Holliday is also known for show-stopping performances in Your Arm's Too Short To Box With God, Chicago, Grease, and The Color Purple.

Julie Taymor Among New 'Disney Legends' to Be Honored During D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017.

Photo Flash: Josh Groban, Bernadette Peters & More Attend BEAUTY AND THE BEAST NY Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2017


Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellen, Bill Condon (director) and Alan Menken (composer) arrived at Alice Tully Hall for the New York special screening of Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2017


Continuing their worldwide publicity tour, the cast and filmmakers from Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST stopped in Hollywood last night for the world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre.

Chris Berman to Assume New ESPN Role Following NFL Season
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2017


Berman will make appearances on-air and will also serve in public-facing roles on behalf of the company, stepping away from his longtime position as the face of ESPN's NFL studio coverage, NFL Draft and Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby.

BWW Interview: Get to Know Gordon Greenberg- the Man You Don't Know Yet, but Ought To
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2016


You might not know of Gordon Greenberg yet, but that's all about to change. The writer, director and renaissance man has spent years making his mark in off Broadway, West End and regional theatre, working with top-notch performers and creators all around the world.

Julie Taymor Adds New Character in THE LION KING Mandarin World Premiere, June 16
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 14, 2016


Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney's THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre. The premiere launched the Grand Opening festivities for the new resort, which officially opens on June 16. A red carpet entry to the new theatre welcomed celebrities, luminaries and Julie Taymor, the Tony Award®-winning director of THE LION KING.

Grand Opening of SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT to Be Telecast Simultaneously 6/17
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2016


Disney will welcome viewers from around the world to experience an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese celebration -- the spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in mainland China.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana Grande, Mark Rylance Among TIME's '100 Most Influential People in the World'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2016


Today, TIME revealed the 2016 TIME 100, its annual list of THE 100 most influential people in the world. Not surprisingly, Lin-Manuel Miranda made this year's list.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL's Guillermo Does Shots with Charlize Theron & More on OSCAR Red Carpet!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 1, 2016


Below, check ut Guillermo on the red carpet at the Academy Awards with Sylvester Stallone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Hart, Daisy Ridley, Andy Serkis and more!

Walt Disney's Burbank Offices Restored To 1966 Condition For Viewing
by Michael Dale - Dec 7, 2015


The workplace of the innovative filmmaker will be open to Disney employees, special guests and gold members of Disney's fan club, D23.

Producers Guild of America Honors Jim Gianopulos with 2016 Milestone Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2015


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox, will be honored with the 2015 Milestone Award.

BWW Preview: New DISNEY Guest Experiences Include STAR WARS, TOY STORY Land, Pandora �" The World of AVATAR, Soarin' and IRON MAN
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 16, 2015


Disney announced a new line-up of attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world.

Disney Chairman Bob Iger Issues Statement on Passing of Frank Gifford
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2015


Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has issued the following statement on his passing

James A. Rasulo to Step Down as Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2015


James A. Rasulo will step down as chief financial officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) effective June 30, 2015

Go behind the Scenes with Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars & Walt Disney Parks at D23 Expo 2015
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2015


D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announces the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 EXPO 2015, August 14–16. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday, August 14.

Drew Goddard to Write, Direct Sony's Spider-Man Reboot?
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


With Sony officially rebooting its Spider-Man franchise, sans Andrew Garfield while integrating it within the Marvel Universe, Deadline reports that Drew Goddard is currently meeting with studio execs to write and direct the film. Goddard was previously attached to Sony's planned AMAZING SPIDER-MAN spinoff THE SINISTER SIX.

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