Oscars 2019

Wakanda Forever! Black Panther Wins Three Oscars®

By Beth Deitchman Black Panther made history at the 91st Oscars®. Not only did the film become Marvel Studios’ first Academy Award winner, but two of its honorees—costume designer Ruth Carter and production designer, Hannah Beachler—became the first African American women to win in their respective categories. With composer Ludwig Göransson’s win for best Original …

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Play the Official Oscar® Game for a Chance to Win $50,000

By Zach Johnson Hollywood’s biggest night is just around the corner—and for the first time ever, you’re invited to participate by playing The Official Oscar® Game, sponsored by Verizon. The live, mobile, and desktop experience lets fans play along in real time during the Academy Awards®, and it also grants them exclusive access to behind-the-scenes …

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Epcot Unveils Plans for Historic Multi-Year Transformation

By Zach Johnson As Walt Disney himself once said, Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort is “an experimental prototype community that will always be in a state of becoming.” Walt’s words ring true today, as Disney announced several enhancements for Epcot, including a play pavilion, a reimagined main entrance, and an Experience Center showcasing the …

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Hades Wreaks Havoc in the Descendants 3 Teaser Trailer

By Zach Johnson Mirror, mirror on the wall: Who’s the baddest of them all? Look no further than the VKs—that’s villain kids, to the uninitiated—at the center of Disney Channel’s Descendants 3. The first teaser trailer for the “trequel” aired during the world premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie Kim Possible, giving fans their …

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Meet the Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

By Zach Johnson This is the start of something new, Wildcats. Production is underway in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the highly anticipated and reimagined High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for Disney+, The Walt Disney Company’s upcoming streaming service. Joining previously announced star Joshua Bassett (Stuck in the Middle) are cast members Olivia …

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Don’t Miss These Enchanting New Trailers—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Catch a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming Dumbo and Aladdin, and see the latest adorable short from Pixar Animation Studios… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! New Dumbo Trailer Delights and New Aladdin Trailer Mesmerizes… There is a plethora of fantabulous Disney fun coming …

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Remembering Ron Miller

Ron W. Miller, Walt Disney’s son-in-law and the husband of Diane Disney, passed away February 9, 2019, in Napa, California. He was 85. Miller was 21 and a member of the USC Trojans football team when he was introduced to then-20-year-old Diane Disney on a blind date. They were married in Santa Barbara on May …

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