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Disney exec says Miley Cyrus ‘willed’ the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special ‘into existence’

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Now it can be told: Last year, when Miley Cyrus started teasing "something special" for the 20th anniversary celebration of Hannah Montana, nothing had actually been planned."I learned this terrible habit - but I actually think it was good advice - from Dolly [Parton],"... Read More.

Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

The Walt Disney Company announced on Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro will become the company's next CEO in March, replacing current chief executive Bob Iger when he steps down from the role this year. Dana Walden will become the company's president and chief creative officer.D'Amaro,... Read More.

Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Walt Disney Company announced on Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro will become the company's next CEO in March, replacing current chief executive Bob Iger when he steps down from the role this year. Dana Walden will become the company's president and... Read More.

Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, permit use of characters on AI video generator

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Walt Disney Company on Thursday announced plans to invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence company OpenAI, in a deal that will grant the company access to copyrighted characters from "Star Wars," Marvel and other properties for users of AI short-form... Read More.

In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Freakier Friday is headed to Disney+. The sequel film will begin streaming on the platform on Nov. 12. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles of Tess and Anna Coleman in the new movie, which features a four-way body swap between a... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ headed to Disney+ and more

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

Wedding Crashers is crashing back into cinemas. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the comedy film, Fathom Entertainment is partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures to put the movie back on the big screen. Fans will be able to screen the film on Dec. 4... Read More.

Adam Driver reveals Disney turned-down his Ben Solo ‘Star Wars’ sequel film

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Help us, Adam Driver. You're our only hope for a Ben Solo movie.The actor, who portrayed Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has revealed that Disney turned down a potential film centered on his character, despite Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy being... Read More.

Documentary on the making of the ‘Avatar’ films headed to Disney+

Wednesday, October 15 by ABC News

A documentary on the making of the Avatar films is headed to Disney+.Fans of James Cameron's fantasy sci-fi franchise will be able to watch Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films on Nov. 7. The trailer for the two-part documentary... Read More.

‘Camp Rock 3’ officially happening at Disney Channel with Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

It's time to rock on again.Camp Rock 3 has officially been greenlit at Disney Channel and Disney+. The third film in the franchise will reunite the Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato, who will all executive produce. The upcoming film is currently filming in Vancouver, Canada.Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas will... Read More.

Disney Channel releases ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 trailer

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

The season 2 trailer for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has arrived.Disney Channel released the official trailer for the second season of the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff series on Thursday.The trailer finds young wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) fully part of the Russo family. She is coming to terms... Read More.

Stories tagged with: disney

Disney exec says Miley Cyrus ‘willed’ the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special ‘into existence’

Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer

Disney names Josh D’Amaro CEO, Dana Walden president and chief creative officer

Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, permit use of characters on AI video generator

In brief: ‘Freakier Friday’ gets Disney+ release date and more

In brief: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ headed to Disney+ and more

Adam Driver reveals Disney turned-down his Ben Solo ‘Star Wars’ sequel film

Documentary on the making of the ‘Avatar’ films headed to Disney+

‘Camp Rock 3’ officially happening at Disney Channel with Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato

Disney Channel releases ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 trailer

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