Last year, when Disney CEO Bob Iger told media outlets that he was looking for a “strategic partner” for ESPN, it didn’t really feel like he would find any takers. The Walt Disney Company was just coming off its battle with Spectrum over cable costs, specifically for Disney-owned channels like ESPN. Bob Iger and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Credit: Disney ...
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Calling All Disney Fans: Iconic Show Is Getting an Update!
For all our older Disney Channel fans, one iconic show is coming back on the Disney Channel with its former stars returning as executive producers. Growing up with Disney Channel shows and movies means that often, this writer finds herself reminiscing about the “good old days” of television that is familiar. Shows like Kim Possible, Hannah Montana, and Wizards of Waverly ...
Read More »Disney Channel Alum Airs Dirty Laundry…Ignites Potential Lawsuit
To be a Disney Channel star back in its heyday would be the dream of any kid. Related: Disney/Pixar’s New Theatrical Release Flops at Box Office Credit: Disney Disney Channel Stars Among some of the shows you’d see back in those days would be Lizzie McGuire, Even Stevens, So Weird, and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. As such, the Disney Channel ...
Read More »‘Percy Jackson’ Author Brutally Takes Down Movies In Favor of New Show
The new Percy Jackson Disney series is all the rage, and there’s been a lot of developments and news about it, from Rick Riordan slamming the old movies to fans learning more about Lance Reddick, the late actor who played Zeus in season one of the show. Percy Jackson and the Olympians have made many Disney fans and Percy Jackson fans ...
Read More »Disney Settles Suit That Claimed Its Shady Business Practices Hid Hundreds of Millions in Profits
Lawyer Daniel Petrocelli is a busy man. Whenever the Walt Disney Company has a high-profile case, they call on Petrocelli to represent them. It was Petrocelli who helped Disney and Marvel reach a settlement with Scarlett Johansson over her payment for Black Widow. Attorney Daniel Petrocelli. Credit: O’Melveny & Myers and WilmerHale Related: Disney Busting Out Legal Legend for Fight ...
Read More »Is Disney World Celebrating Black History Month by Giving Black Guests Free Entry?
A rumor has been circulating that Disney World is going to be free for Black people, in particular, during Black History Month. But is it true? Over the years, we’ve fact-checked many rumors at Disney Fanatic. Whether it was the one about Disney removing Cinderella Castle or Disney breaking up Mickey and Minnie, we’ve investigated a lot of claims that ...
Read More »Star Confirms Likely Cancellation of Controversial Disney+ Series
The Walt Disney Company has been involved in many controversies lately. Among them are certain shows and movies that have divided fan bases of Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and other IPs. Related: Disney Goes Dark: Power Outage at the Theme Park Credit: Lucasfilm She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Enter the Disney+ show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The MCU phase four ...
Read More »Apple Shows Its Support for Disney, Cements Collaboration
Apple’s latest, the Apple Vision Pro headset, is going to have special content from Disney+ at its launch, per recent reports. For months now there have been rumors going around that tech giant Apple is going to acquire the Walt Disney Company and save the company from its recent financial woes. It’s no secret that Disney has been going through ...
Read More »Disney Legend Sir Elton John Gets His EGOT
Sir Elton John is one of the most prolific singers in rock and roll history. The legend turns 77 in March and has retired from the road, but he continues to receive career accolades, thanks, in part, to his relationship with the Walt Disney Company. And on Monday night, John finished a career milestone. At the Emmy Awards, John received ...
Read More »Disney Films Are Shut Out of Awards Season, But They’ve Got the Best Show on Television
It’s awards season. That’s been a bit of a mixed bag for the Walt Disney Company. On the film side, Walt Disney Studios have been shut out. For the first time in the awards history, Disney was not nominated for an Annie Award. Disney has pulled its films out of contention in the past, but this is the first time ...
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