The Rocketeer

Disney Junior Announces Rocketeer Casting News to Make Your Spirit Soar

By Beth Deitchman Since Disney Junior first announced The Rocketeer, a new comedic adventure series inspired by the beloved superhero comic books from Dave Stevens, as well as Walt Disney Pictures’ 1991 film of the same name, we’ve been eager for every new detail. Today we’re flying high with some exciting casting news out of …

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Cameron Boyce

Remembering Cameron Boyce

By the D23 Team Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce passed away on Saturday, July 6, at the age of 20. The young actor was beloved for his role on the Disney Channel series Jessie, where he starred as Luke Ross during the show’s four seasons, before reprising the role on the spin-off series BUNK’D. Boyce …

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey Cast as Ariel in Live-Action Reimagining of The Little Mermaid

by Zach Johnson Halle Bailey is ready to explore the fathoms below. Today, Walt Disney Studios announced the actress, best known for her role on the Freeform series grown-ish, has been cast as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid. The film will be directed by Rob Marshall and produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, …

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The Lion King

Be Prepared… with Tickets for The Lion King—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter The Pride Lands get a new soundtrack, and the Avengers assemble once more in theaters… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! The Lion King: Tickets On Sale Now—Plus Soundtrack and TV Special News The Pride Lands are officially on the horizon now that tickets …

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Alyson Hannigan and Ben Schwartz

Production Begins on Disney+ Original Movie Flora & Ulysses

By Zach Johnson This week, production started in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’ Flora & Ulysses, directed by Lena Khan and based on Kate DiCamillo’s Newberry Award-winning children’s book Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures. The movie is being produced for the upcoming streaming service Disney+, which launches in the U.S. November 12 and will …

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Cinderella National Film Registry

Cinderella Receives an Incredible Honor and an Unforgettable VIP Ball

By Beth Deitchman The magic did not come to an end when the clock struck 12 last night. Disney’s animated 1950 classic Cinderella was officially inducted into the National Film Registry in December 2018, and what better way to celebrate than with a VIP ball? In a very special event, The Walt Disney Studios and …

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