Ahoy! Everything You Need to Know About the Disney Wish

By Victoria Hunt

Looking to set sail on the perfect getaway? Look no further. Disney is here to make your  dreams come true, with the launch of the Disney Wish. And to save you some perusing, we have rounded up all the information you need about the newest member of Disney Cruise Line’s incredible fleet. From the first true Disney attraction offered on a ship in the fleet and all-new immersive interactive game to the gourmet dishes, world-class entertainment, and distinctly Disney design concepts guests have come to expect, the Disney Wish promises unforgettable fun for the entire family. Check out these D23 articles to learn more about this dream of a cruise ship.

Families stand on the deck of the Disney Wish staring at fantastical realizations of Princess Tiana, Peter Pan, Moana, and more.

Get Ready for Disney Uncharted Adventure Aboard the Disney Wish
Designing a cruise ship is no easy feat, especially when creating an interactive, magical one like the Disney Wish. Imagineers and designers share the backstory behind the innovative, interactive game Disney Uncharted Adventure, which leads guests on a multidimensional voyage into the worlds of iconic Disney and Pixar characters through the Play Disney Parks app while on board.

Seared Ahi tuna is sliced on a plate next to an image of Fennel, Bartlett Pear, and Tastoi Salad.

A Delectable Wish Come True
Whether you want a relaxing, adults-only dinner in a refined, gallery-like atmosphere or an adventurous night with Marvel Super Heroes or beloved characters from Frozen, the Disney Wish has unique experiences for whatever mood you may be in. Of course, delectable, chef-curated cuisine is guaranteed. Scroll through a sneak-peek of the innovative dining experiences and dishes that await you on the Disney Wish.

Children and their families play on inflatable slides decorated in red and blue for Disney’s The Incredibles.

Disney Wish to Deliver Endless Entertainment and Family Fun
While the Disney Wish offers several adults-only retreats, the ship is jam-packed with fun for kids and kids-at-heart! The ship features the first true Disney attraction, the AquaMouse, and new category of active family play with the Hero Zone, a futuristic sports arena that fuses physical activity with imagination. Live performances, waterslides, and desserts galore—oh my! Read on for details on these imaginative offerings.

Disney Wish

Disney Cruise Line Makes a Disney Wish Come True
Wondering what sets a Disney cruise apart from any other cruise line? The magic. The Disney Wish is inspired by the enchantment of Disney fairytales with designs straight from beloved animated classics. Guests are fully immersed within their favorite stories as soon as they step on board. Key Disney Wish players share a behind-the-scenes look at some of these oh-so-special touches.

The spa aboard the Disney Wish is themed after the calming waterfalls of rainforests with soothing green plants on a wall, beige tile, and a large tub.

Set Sail for Fun with New Ways for Adults to Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect on the Disney Wish
Sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation and the Disney Wish has several ways adults can unwind. The D23 team reports on the first-ever outdoor spa retreat featured on a Disney ship, as well as salons and barbers and bars and lounges that incorporate favorite Disney and Star Wars stories in sophisticated ways.

For an in-depth look at the dining, delights, and details aboard the Disney Wish, check out our special video podcast episode D23 Inside Disney Sets Sail on the Disney Wish.

Lauren Ridloff and Alaqua Cox on Deaf Representation in the MCU

By Zach Johnson

In the past year, two Deaf characters have debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), furthering The Walt Disney Company’s and Marvel Studios’ commitment to inclusive storytelling. First came Makkari, the speedster played by Lauren Ridloff in Eternals, then came Maya Lopez, the gang leader played by Alaqua Cox, in Hawkeye. Disney is “Celebrating the Accessible” this Disability Pride Month by honoring the diversity and intersectionality of the disability and neurodivergent communities via increased representation, celebration, education, and accessibility. In excerpts from recent issues of Disney twenty-three (offered exclusively to D23 Gold Members as a benefit of their membership), the two stars open up about what that means to them.

“I’m amazed with Marvel because they are doing such a great job with diversity and representation,” says Alaqua, who will reprise her role in Echo, coming to Disney+ in 2023. “It means so much to me because I feel like kids with all types of cultures and disabilities deserve to have more role models that look like them… I’m so grateful to have this opportunity because I am one of the examples of how we are going to shape the minds of the next generation, and I hope they are happy to watch their culture represented accurately and authentically. Representation matters more than we know.”

Inside The Domo, the starship used by the Eternals, Makkari, played by Lauren Ridloff, leans against Druig, played by Barry Keoghan, as they both look up. Makkari is holding an ancient artifact and wearing a graphic tee, a knit hoodie, and delicate jewelry. Druig is wearing a black leather jacket and a black shirt.

Lauren admits she “didn’t think too much about the fact” that [she] was going to be the first Deaf Super Hero in the MCU until Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige introduced the cast during San Diego Comic-Con in 2019. “When I walked onstage, I noticed a group of people going positively crazy, hands waving in the air,” she recalls. “That’s the deaf way of applauding, so when I realized there was a group of Deaf fans in the audience, the profundity of it hit me right there and made it hard to stay standing up.

“Being cast as a powerful entity who happens to be deaf is groundbreaking,” Lauren continues. “It shouldn’t be like that in this day and age, but it’s finally happening—and on such an enormous platform. Finally, the world sees how I exist as a deaf individual. My strengths are different than most and have a place here in this universe. One just has to learn how to perceive nonconformity as an opportunity for untapped power.”

Marvel Studios hired consultants and interpreters to ensure that both actresses felt supported while filming their respective projects. In addition, several actors and filmmakers learned how to sign basic expressions in American Sign Language (ASL). “I remember meeting Jeremy Renner on my first day of work,” Alaqua says. “I was a nervous wreck, as it was my very first acting job. He complimented me in ASL, which comforted me. Hailee Steinfeld also spelled out her name to me in ASL at the studio where we were doing our stunt training. I thought it was sweet of them to put in the effort to learn basic ASL just to communicate with me. It means a lot as a deaf person.”

Maya Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), in a scene from Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye. Maya is wearing a black leather jacket and skintight jeans, and her hair is pulled back. She has cuts and bruises on her face. Kingpin, whose back is turned to the camera, is holding a cane and wearing a white blazer. They are standing inside a colorful restaurant that is decorated for Christmas with garland, ornaments, and more.

As for Lauren, she says Angelina Jolie, who plays the warrior Thena, “was the first to disclose that she had some familiarity with ASL” and used it to introduce her children. Lauren’s husband, Douglas Ridloff, helped her other co-stars—Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Brian Tyree Henry, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Richard Madden, Lia McHugh, and Kumail Nanjiani—learn the language. “The cast was very open and receptive to opportunities to sign their dialogue, so we had Douglas work as an ASL consultant,” she says. “He taught them how to sign as if they’d been signing for thousands of years.”

Alaqua and Lauren are both proud of the strides Marvel Studios has made for Deaf representation, and they are excited to see its stories become even more accessible. “There is now a lot of discussion about creating new [ASL] signs for the MCU—name signs for characters,” Lauren says. “Sign language now possesses space within that incredible fantasy world of superhuman skills and abilities. The community is responding to that, so new signs are coming out as a result. We’re now part of the Super Hero vernacular.”

Everything You Need to Know About ZOMBIES 3

By Zach Johnson

Not even a Z-band can temper our excitement for ZOMBIES 3!

It’s Addison and Zed’s final year at Seabrook High School and relations between humans and monsters have never been better. Zed is determined to win a football scholarship, but he’s feeling the pressure—not only because he would be the first zombie to ever attend college, opening the door for all monsters, but because he wants to enroll in Mountain College alongside Addison, who’s already been accepted.

“If he doesn’t go to college and Addison does, who knows what that means for their relationship?” Manheim asks D23. “We have a very cute little song that explores how they’re feeling about their relationship. It’s my favorite song in the movie and it was also my favorite number to shoot.” Elaborating on the school sweethearts’ dynamic, Donnelly says, “It’s really cool to see how mature Addison and Zed have become, because they have so much history and chemistry. They really love each other, but they’re worried about what might happen—even though nothing is actually wrong.”

“They’ve grown a lot together,” Manheim adds. “Now they’re at a fork in the road.”

(Left to Right): Aliens A-li (Kyra Tantao), A-lan (Matt Cornett), and A-Spen (Terry Hu) stand in the town square of Seabrook at night. They have icy blue hair and are wearing futuristic outfits in shades of blue, silver, and white.

It isn’t long before Addison and Zed realize there are multiple forks in the road. For one thing, Addison is still struggling with wanting to know who she is and where she comes from. For the time being, she’s keeping busy getting ready for the international cheer-off, which brings new group of outsiders—aliens—to Seabrook. “Zed has the same reaction to the aliens that he did with the werewolves [in ZOMBIES 2],” Manheim says. “He doesn’t know if they’re safe or why they’re here. He just wants to make sure that Addison is OK.” Terry Hu, Matt Cornett, and Kyra Tantao join the cast as A-Spen, A-lan, and A-li, respectively—a trio of super-smart, telepathic aliens who harbor a big secret. “Having the new cast members as a part of our team was amazing,” Manheim says. “They’re all amazing people and their characters add a completely new dynamic to the movie. It allows for some crazy songs and dances, I’ll tell you that.”

Seabrook begrudgingly allows the aliens to stay for the competition, but the humans and monsters grow suspicious when they discover that the aliens may be looking for more than a friendly competition. “The aliens are here on a secret mission,” Hu tells D23. “The aliens’ planet is not well anymore, so now they need to find a new home.”

(Left to Right): Werewolves Wynter (Ariel Martin), Willa (Chandler Kinney), and Wyatt (Pearce Joza) stand in a line. Their brown hair has white streaks in it, and they are all wearing earth tones.

To do that, they must find “the most precious thing in Seabrook.” The instructions are vague, Hu admits, and things only get more confusing “once the aliens turn off their emotional suppressors and get distracted by their own specific things in Seabrook.” Without spoiling what distracts them, Trevor Tordjman, who plays student body president Bucky, says he can’t wait for fans to see how the aliens interact with the humans and monsters. “They really mix it up in Seabrook,” he says. “It’s very exciting.”

As for the werewolves? “The wolves are fully integrated into Seabrook life,” says Chandler Kinney, who plays pack leader Willa. “They are loving it.” Since ZOMBIES 2, Wynter (Ariel Martin) joined the football team, and Wyatt (Pearce Joza) developed a crush on hacktivist zombie Eliza (Kylee Russell), who secured an internship with Z-Corp. One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is that humans and monsters alike are apt to break into song at any moment. “The new dance numbers are bigger and better,” Kinney tells D23. “Draico Johnson, our choreographer, took them to the next level.”

Don’t forget to stream ZOMBIES 3, debuting Friday, July 15, on Disney+. A special “Lost Song” version of the movie will premiere Friday, August 12, on Disney Channel.

The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations

By Zach Johnson

The biggest night in TV is just a few months away!

Today, The Walt Disney Company received 147 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature, Freeform, FX, FX Productions, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, National Geographic Documentary Films, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney Studios. Disney’s streaming platforms earned a total of 92 nominations, with Hulu and Disney+ receiving 58 and 34, respectively. In addition, Disney Television Studios leads studio nominations with an impressive 67 nominations.

“This year’s Emmy nominations reflect the depth, breadth, and quality of Disney storytelling that’s only possible because of our talented teams and amazing creative partners,” said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We are humbled that so much of the great work done across our creative brands has been recognized, and we look forward to bringing even more great storytelling to life as we approach Disney’s second century.”

Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees from across the worlds of Disney!

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu/20th Television)
17 Nominations

  • Outstanding Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Disney Legend Steve Martin
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Martin Short
  • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series — Nathan Lane
  • Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series — Jane Lynch
  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Jamie Babbit
  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Cherien Dabis
  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Steve Martin & John Hoffman
  • Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Contemporary Costumes – “Where Is Tim Kono?”
  • Outstanding Main Title Design
  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) — “The Boy From 6B”
  • Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) — “True Crime”
  • Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series — “Fan Fiction”
  • Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series — “Open and Shut”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation — “The Boy From 6B”

Dopesick (Hulu/20th Television)
14 Nominations

  • Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Michael Keaton
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Will Poulter
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Peter Sarsgaard
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Kaitlyn Dever
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Mare Winningham
  • Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Danny Strong
  • Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Danny Strong
  • Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “Breakthrough Pain”
  • Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “Black Box Warning”
  • Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “First Bottle”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “Pseudo-Addiction”

Pam & Tommy (Hulu)
10 Nominations

  • Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Sebastian Stan
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Lily James
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series — Seth Rogen
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “The Master Beta”
  • Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series Or Movie — “I Love You, Tommy”
  • Outstanding Contemporary Costumes – “Destroyer of Worlds”
  • Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling — “Jane Fonda”
  • Outstanding Period and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) — “Jane Fonda”
  • Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series

Moon Knight (Disney+/Marvel Studios)
8 Nominations

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “Asylum”
  • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes — “Gods and Monsters”
  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) — “Asylum”
  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — F. Murray Abraham
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special — “Gods and Monsters”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — “Gods and Monsters”
  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
  • Outstanding Stunt Performance – “Gods and Monsters”

Abbott Elementary (ABC/20th Television)
7 Nominations

  • Outstanding Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Quinta Brunson
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Tyler James Williams
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Janelle James
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Sheryl Lee Ralph
  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Quinta Brunson
  • Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series

What We Do in the Shadows (FX/FX Productions)
7 Nominations

  • Outstanding Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Sarah Naftalis
  • Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Stefani Robinson
  • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes — “The Wellness Center”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation — “The Escape”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation — “The Casino”
  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program

The Dropout (Hulu/20th Television/Searchlight Television)
6 Nominations

  • Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Amanda Seyfried
  • Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Michael Showalter
  • Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Francesca Gregorini
  • Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Elizabeth Meriwether
  • Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Loki (Disney+/Marvel Studios)
6 Nominations

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour) — “Lamentis”
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) — “Glorious Purpose”
  • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes — “Glorious Purpose”
  • Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) — “Glorious Purpose”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) — “Journey Into Mystery”

The Beatles: Get Back (Disney+/Walt Disney Studios)
5 Nominations

  • Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
  • Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program — “Part 3: Days 17-22”
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program — “Part 3: Days 17-22”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) — “Part 3: Days 17-22”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) — “Part 3: Days 17-22”

Impeachment: American Crime Story (FX/20th Television/FX Productions)
5 Nominations

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Sarah Paulson
  • Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Sarah Burgess
  • Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling — “The Assassination Of Monica Lewinsky”
  • Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) — “The Assassination Of Monica Lewinsky”
  • Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup — “The Wilderness”

The Book of Boba Fett (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
4 Nominations

  • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes — “Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) — “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger”
  • Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Great (Hulu)
4 Nominations

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Nicholas Hoult
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Elle Fanning
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) — “Wedding”
  • Outstanding Period Costumes — “Five Days”

Atlanta (FX)
3 Nominations

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series —Donald Glover
  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Hiro Murai, “New Jazz”
  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) — “Three Slaps”

Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
3 Nominations

  • Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming — Daniella Karagach, Choreographer
  • Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series — “Finale”
  • Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series — “Horror Night”

McCartney 3,2,1 (Hulu)
3 Nominations

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program — “These Things Bring You Together”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) — “The People Were Loving Us!”
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) — “These Things Bring You Together”

The Oscars (ABC)
3 Nominations

  • Outstanding Variety Special Live
  • Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming — Fatima Robinson, Choreographer
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special

What If...? (Disney+/Marvel Studios)
3 Nominations

  • Outstanding Animated Program
  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — Chadwick Boseman
  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — Jeffrey Wright

American Horror Story: Double Feature (FX/20th Television/FX Productions)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) — “Gaslight”
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special — “Gaslight”

American Horror Stories (FX/20th Television/FX Productions)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling — “Game Over”
  • Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) — “Rubber(wo)man Part One” and “Rubber(wo)man Part Two”

black-ish (ABC/ABC Signature)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Contemporary Costumes – “That’s What Friends Are For”
  • Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling – “That’s What Friends Are For”

Hawkeye (Disney+/Marvel Studios)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program
  • Outstanding Stunt Performances — “Echoes”

How I Met Your Father (Hulu/20th Television)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series — “Pilot”
  • Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series — “Timing Is Everything”

Life Below Zero (National Geographic)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program — “Fire in the Sky”
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program — “Fire in the Sky”

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘The Facts of Life’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (ABC)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special

Shark Tank (ABC)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Structured Reality Program
  • Host for a Reality or Competition Program

We Feed People (Disney+/National Geographic Documentary Films)
2 Nominations

  • Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program

9-1-1: Lone Star (20th Television)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

American Idol (ABC)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series — “Disney Night”

Archer (FX/FX Productions)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — Jessica Walter

Bob’s Burgers (20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Animated Program

Candy (Hulu/20th Television)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Main Title Design

Central Park (20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance — Stanley Tucci

Changing the Game (Hulu)
1 Nomination

  • Exceptional Merit in Documentary

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (Disney+/Walt Disney Studios)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Television Movie

The Conners (ABC)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series — “The Wedding of Dan and Louise”

Controlling Britney Spears – New York Times Presents (FX)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

grown-ish (Freeform/ABC Signature)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Cinematography for Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour) — “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See”

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC/ABC Signature)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Variety Talk Series

The Ms. Pat Show (20th Television)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Mary Lou Belli

The Simpsons (20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Animated Program

Star Wars: Visions (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Short Form Animated Program

Step Into... The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (ABC)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming — Tessandra Chavez & Derek Hough

This Is Us (20th Television)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics — “Day of the Wedding”

Under the Banner of Heaven (FX/FX Productions)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie — Andrew Garfield

When Billie Met Lisa (The Simpsons) (Disney+/20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Short Form Animated Program

The World According to Jeff Goldblum (Disney+/National Geographic)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special

Words With Ike (Cake) (FX/FX Productions)
1 Nomination

  • Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series — Ikechukwu Ufomadu

Winners of the 2022 Emmy Awards will be announced Monday, September 12.

Disney Music Emporium Pavilion Returns to D23 Expo with Exclusive and First-to-Market Vinyl Albums and More!

By the D23 Team

This news is music to Disney fans’ ears! Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, on September 9, 10, and 11, the Emporium will feature limited quantities of a wide assortment of music products, including new releases from Marvel and Lucasfilm, vinyl albums, die-cut picture-disc vinyl, and more.

Make Your Disney Vinyl Collection Complete
In addition to the 24 new offerings available at D23 Expo 2022, 10 titles are exclusive or first-to-market, including Encanto die-cut vinyl (featuring “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”), Enchanted (available for the first time on clear vinyl), Hocus Pocus (score-only on moon-variant vinyl), Minnie Lo-Fi (on purple orchid vinyl), Adventure Thru Inner Space (picture disc), The Lion King on Broadway (first time on vinyl), The Mandalorian Season 1 (exclusive sand-colored vinyl), Music from WandaVision (exclusive red vinyl), The Legacy Collection: Aladdin (exclusive CD), and Turning Red – The Mix (exclusive CD).

Gifts with purchase include limited-edition Disney Movie Club collectible pendants (Bambi, Cinderella, Olaf, Aladdin Genie Lamp, Simba, and Nemo), while supplies last.

Presentations That Will Make Your Heart Sing
Celebrate the powerful music of Marvel Studios storytelling when Variety’s Jon Burlingame hosts Disney For Scores Podcast Live. Burlingame will bring the format of the popular For Scores podcast to life as he interviews composers of favorite series and films, including Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), Laura Karpman (Ms. Marvel, What If…?), and Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel). The panel is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, on the Backlot Stage.

The previously announced Disney Princess – The Concert performance presented by Disney Concerts will be on Sunday, September 11, at 4:15 p.m., featuring Tony® nominee Susan Egan (Broadway’s original “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast, “Meg” in Disney’s animated feature Hercules), Broadway.com® Audience Award nominee Isabelle McCalla (“Princess Jasmine” in Aladdin; The Prom), Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol (That’s So Raven, Raven’s Home, Broadway’s final “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast), and Broadway World Award winner Syndee Winters (Broadway’s “Nala” in The Lion King; Hamilton).

Plus, Even More to Score!
Attendees can get three months free from SiriusXM. Listen to Disney Hits and hundreds of other SiriusXM channels in the car, on the SXM app, and on your connected devices at home. Look for SiriusXM at the show for details. Offer available to new subscribers only; 18 years+.

Giveaways include limited first-edition Disney Hits Trading Cards, featuring 30 collectible cards.

A limited number of single-day tickets for Sunday of D23 Expo 2022 are available for $99 for one-day adult admission and $79 for children ages 3–12. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $89 for a one-day adult admission. Single-day Friday and Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2022, visit D23Expo.com.

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Three Cheers for the ZOMBIES 3 Premiere

By Zach Johnson

The world premiere of ZOMBIES 3 had everything from aliens and cheerleaders to werewolves and zombies! Disney+ rolled out the blue carpet Saturday at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif., to celebrate the upcoming movie’s streaming debut. “This is overwhelming!” Milo Manheim, who plays Zed, told reporters. “There are people in every direction. I’m surrounded by people I love, and that’s all I can ask for!”

Also in attendance were cast members Meg Donnelly (Addison), Chandler Kinney (Willa), Ariel Martin (Wynter), Pearce Joza (Wyatt), Carla Jeffery (Bree), Trevor Tordjman (Bucky), Kylee Russell (Eliza), Terry Hu (A-spen), Matt Cornett (A-lan), Kyra Tantao (A-li), James Godfrey (Bonzo), Kingston Foster (Zoey), Jasmine Renée Thomas (Stacey), Emilia McCarthy (Lacey), Noah Zulkfikar  (Jacey), and Naomi Snieckus (Principal Lee), in addition to director Paul Hoen, screenwriters and executive producers David Light and Joseph Raso, executive producer Suzanne Farwell, and choreographer Draico Johnson.

“There’s a lot of people that I’m seeing for the first time since we finished filming,” Cornett, a newcomer to the ZOMBIES franchise, told reporters. “It’s like a reunion.”

At the world premiere of ZOMBIES 3, co-stars Kyra Tantao (left), Terry Hu (center), and Matt Cornett (right) wrap their arms around each other for a photo against the movie’s branded backdrop, which features the logos for ZOMBIES 3 and Disney+. Kyra is wearing a futuristic jacket with a white collar, and she has dozens of pins in her hair; Terry is wearing a floral embroidered blazer and a black bandeau top, along with delicate gold jewelry; and Matt is wearing a white blazer and over an icy blue tank top.

Celebrity guests who attended the premiere with their families included Jensen Ackles, Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen, Donald Faison, and Tiffani Thiessen. And because this was the biggest ZOMBIES premiere in the franchise’s history, the event was of course packed with familiar Disney faces, such as Zelia Luz Ankrum, Malachi Barton, Saylor Bell, Will Buie Jr., Kylie Cantrall, Lucy Davis, Scarlett Estevez, Reed Horstmann, Israel Johnson, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Adrian Lyles, Mallory James Mahoney, Kayden Muller, Isabella Pappas, Dara Reneé, Christian J. Simon, and Shiloh Verrico. See photos of the aforementioned guests and many others in the ZOMBIES 3 premiere gallery (below), and stream ZOMBIES 3 starting Friday, July 15, on Disney+. It will be followed by a special “Lost Song” version of the movie, airing Friday, August 12, on Disney Channel.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

Will you accept these five marvelous titles? This week you won’t want to miss the all-new content coming to your TV (and assorted streaming devices) this week! Rachel and Gabby embark on their journey to find their person in the season premiere of The Bachelorette, airing Monday. Heat up the grill for the sizzling streamer debut of The Bob’s Burgers Movie, followed by a new episode of Motherland: Fort Salem, on Tuesday. Plus, Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth airs Wednesday along with the launch of the Ms. Marvel finale.

The Bachelorette stars Rachel Recchia (left) and Gabby Windey (right) laugh as they wear ballgowns and talk to two prospective suitors, with candles lit around them.

The Bachelorette—Monday, July 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
The new season kicks off with not one but TWO Bachelorettes! Rachel Recchia (left) and Gabby Windey (right) welcome 32 men to the mansion as they attempt to put their breakups in the rearview mirror. Who will secure the “First Impression Rose?” Is everyone there for the right reasons? Tune in to watch Gabby and Rachel search for their Prince Charming. New episodes air weekly on Mondays and will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Linda Belcher from The Bob’s Burgers Movie wears a burger costume with a red bikini with white polka dots on top.

The Bob’s Burgers Movie—Tuesday, July 12, on Hulu
Get the patty started this week with the streaming debut of the animated, big-screen, musical-comedy-mystery-adventure movie based on the Emmy® Award-winning series Bob’s Burgers. When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole in front of Bob’s Burgers, the Belchers’ plans for a profitable summer are in jeopardy. As Bob (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) and Linda (voiced by John Roberts) try to keep the business afloat, Tina (voiced by Dan Mintz), Gene (voiced by Eugene Mirman), and Louise (voiced by Kristen Schaal) attempt to solve a mystery that could save the restaurant.

Actress Ashley Nicole Williams and Actor Tony Giroux sit at a wooden dining table that’s topped with a large log and oranges.

Motherland: Fort Salem—Tuesday, July 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
The Unit spends the Yule holiday plotting their next steps. Meanwhile, Alder (Lyne Renée) seeks out another steward of the First Song, and Hearst (Bob Frazer), President Silver (Victor Webster), and Kara Brandt (Emilie Ullerup) celebrate a major victory.

Actor Chris Hemsworth lays on a surfboard as he paddles across the ocean in Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth.

Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth—Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
In a network debut, actor Chris Hemsworth embarks on a mission to uncover the science of shark behavior and discover how humans and sharks can safely coexist. The special, which first aired on National Geographic last year, explains the differences between shark species and unveils the latest technology that seeks to stave off future shark-human encounters. Underwater conservationist and legend Valerie Taylor also appears in the program.

Actor Rish Shah sits in a dimly lit room wearing a jean jacket and slacks in Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel.

Ms. Marvel—Wednesday, July 13, on Disney+
The finale picks up immediately after episode five’s explosive cliffhanger. We’ve got some big questions leading into the final episode of the Marvel Studios Original series: Did Bruno (Matt Lintz) and Kamran (Rish Shah) escape the explosion in time? Will Kamala (Iman Vellani) evade more chaos upon her return from Karachi? Rest assured, we’ll be on the edges of our couches!

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A Watchlist of Chris Hemsworth’s Awe-worthy Appearances in the MCU

By Victoria Hunt

In 2011, Chris Hemsworth took on the titular role in Marvel Studios’ Thor. And he certainly proved worthy! Since then, he’s taken on the mantle of the God of Thunder in several subsequent films, including the highly anticipated Thor: Love and Thunder, premiering in U.S. theaters on July 8. The film reunites Hemsworth with director Taika Waititi, who helmed the raucous Thor: Ragnarok.

To celebrate Hemsworth’s latest foray as Thor in the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’ve compiled a list of his prior appearances, in order of release, that are perfect to watch or re-watch on Disney+ before seeing Thor: Love and Thunder in theaters!

Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, stands in armor and a red cape looking to his left as he holds his hammer in his right hand in front of a dimly lit background.

Thor (2011)
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 11 years since Hemsworth made his debut in Marvel Studios Thor. With a hammer in one hand and vengeance in his heart, this oh-so-mighty origin tale brought Thor’s earthly banishment to compelling life. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, and chock-full of legendary actors, including Anthony Hopkins and Stellan Skarsgård, the film and Hemsworth made their mark, leading to his inclusion in several Marvel Studios titles that followed.

Thor crouches on one knee in his armor extending his right arm holding onto his hammer, Mjolnir.

The Avengers (2012)
When Thor’s devious brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) attempts to invade Earth, the Avengers gather to form an alliance to thwart his evil schemes. Hemsworth’s role as Thor in this MCU film proved to be a major success at the box office and won 30 awards including setting a Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing domestic opening weekend of all time to date.

Thor stands looking off in his long-sleeved armor and red cape, with hammer in hand.

Thor: The Dark World (2013)
In the aftermath of Marvel’s Thor and The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor embarks on his most perilous and personal journey yet, but one that reunites him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). The film also showcased the chemistry between Hemsworth and Hiddleston, as they played two brothers battling on the opposite sides of good and evil.

Thor stands in front of the Hulk and Captain America on his right and Iron Man, Black Widow, and Hawkeye on his left- each suited up in full armor.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Chris Hemsworth returned as Thor to save humanity from Ultron’s evil plans, along with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). The Super Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure! 

In a medium close-up, Thor stands in a metal helmet and large metal amor over his shoulders.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
A Super Hero’s job is never done. When Thor and the Hulk are imprisoned and pitted against each other, they must figure out a way to unite to stop the evil Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying Thor’s beloved Asgard. Hemsworth wanted to do something different with Thor this time around, which he achieved with director Taika Waititi, putting an entirely new spin on the character in this rollicking adventure that played off Hemsworth’s comedic abilities.

A bright blue light lights up the right side of Hemsworth’s face in a close-up headshot.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
This Oscar® nominated Avengers film was an ultra-success at movie theaters across the globe. A star-studded cinematic journey, a decade in the making and spanning the entire MCU, Thor is among fellow Avengers and allies such as Black Panther’s T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Spider-Man’s Peter Parker (Tom Holland), and Guardians of the Galaxy’s Gamora (Zoe Saldana) to battle against Thanos (Josh Brolin).

Thor stands in dark, steel armor as blue lighting shoots through his body.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)
After Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos’ devastation of life left the Avengers displaced and feeling defeated. The film introduced yet another incarnation of Hemsworth’s Thor. Depressed and often drunk, Thor suffers from self-doubt, blaming himself for Thanos’ galactic genocide. The film also featured a major changing of the Asgardian guard. After getting his mojo back and defeating Thanos, Thor abdicates his throne and names Valkyrie the king of New Asgard, before hitching a ride with the Guardians of the Galaxy for whatever comes next.

The animated version of Thor reaches down in a blue t-shirt with his left hand to reunite with his hammer.

What If….? (2021)
In this animated twist on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Hemsworth returns as the voice of Thor in season one’s “What if… Thor was an only child?” episode. The storyline follows what may have happened if Thor’s family had never adopted Loki. Would Thor have ever learned to be selfless? Would he be the hero is he is today?

 

Gear Up for Heroic Action with Thor: Love and Thunder Merch

We’re feeling the love and the thunder… because Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder is now in theaters! Looking to celebrate the release? Here are some electrifying products inspired by Thor: Love and Thunder available at shopDisney and select retailers that will bring the thunder home!

An action figure depicting Thor from the film Thor: Love and Thunder, wearing gold and black armor, a gold helmet and mask, and a red cape. Beside him is his axe Stormbreaker and an extra, fist-shaped hand that can be swapped onto his arm. To his left is a smaller depiction of the figure as it looks inside its packaging, a black box with a clear window for the figure.

Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Thor: Love and Thunder Thor
Inspired by his appearance in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, this detailed 6-inch Thor action figure from the Legends Series by Hasbro features multiple points of articulation and movie-inspired accessories, including his axe, Stormbreaker!

An action figure of Mighty Thor, Jane Foster’s version of Thor as seen in the film Thor: Love and Thunder. She wears a silver winged helmet with a mask, black and silver armor, and a red cape. She wields the hammer Mjolnir in her right hand as she poses ready for action.

Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Thor: Love and Thunder Mighty Thor
Inspired by her appearance in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, this detailed 6-inch Mighty Thor action figure from the Legends Series by Hasbro features multiple points of articulation and movie-inspired accessories, including the legendary hammer, Mjolnir!

An action figure of King Valkyrie from Thor: Love and Thunder. She wears black and silver armor and a blue cape. She is posed ready for action, wielding her sword, Dragonfang.

Hasbro Marvel Legends Series Thor: Love and Thunder King Valkyrie
Inspired by her appearance in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, this detailed 6-inch King Valkyrie action figure from the Legends Series by Hasbro features multiple points of articulation and a movie-inspired accessory—her signature sword, Dragonfang! 

A navy and yellow trucker-style cap with the logo for “New Asgard Tours” on it. The logo features a Viking longboat with a dragon masthead with a rainbow trailing behind it.

Thor: Love and Thunder “New Asgard Tours” Trucker Hat for Adults
Grab your souvenir hat celebrating a new tourist attraction for Asgardians as they settle into their new home following the destruction of the original Asgard. Inspired by Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, this trucker hat features the colorful logo for “New Asgard Tours.”

A faux leather jacket designed to appear like Thor’s classic armor: Silver and black with a red accent across the back of the jacket to represent a cape.

Thor: Love and Thunder Faux Leather Jacket for Women by Her Universe
Electrify your wardrobe with this mighty Thor: Love and Thunder faux leather jacket by Her Universe featuring heroic costume-inspired styling and fitted silhouette. Make mine Marvel!

A wristlet purse designed to look like the rebuilt hammer, Mjolnir. The wristlet has a silver zipper pouch designed like the head of the hammer, with blue cracks across it. The brown handle of the hammer has a second zip pouch and an attached wrist strap.

Mjolnir Wristlet – Thor: Love and Thunder
It’s always good to have Thor’s mighty hammer on hand, as you never know when its powers might be needed. This novel wristlet is inspired by Mjolnir as featured in Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder. With zip openings in the hammer head and handle, it will protect your valuables.

The box for a LEGO set featuring minifigures of Mighty Thor, Thor, King Valkyrie, Korg, and Gorr and a buildable version of “The Goat Boat,” a longboat labelled Asgard Tours that is pulled by two LEGO goats. 

LEGO® Marvel The Goat Boat Building Kit; Collectible Thor Construction Toy
Thor’s Viking longboat, known as The Goat Boat, will inspire you to recreate favorite moments from Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder. With more than 550 pieces, including five LEGO minifigures, this set has lots of great features to bring the excitement of the movie to life.

A LEGO box set featuring Thor and Mighty Thor flying and summoning lightening to fight Gorr, who is holding a sword, and a buildable LEGO ShadowMonster.

LEGO® Marvel Attack on New Asgard Building Kit; Thor Construction Toy
Give Super Heroes ages 7 and up a monster treat with LEGO® Marvel Attack on New Asgard (76207). This stand-out action playset from the Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder pitches the heroes against a creature built out of kids’ imaginations. A must-have monster playset for Thor fans! Kids can take on everyone’s worst nightmare with this mega-monster, Super Hero playset. The buildable toy includes three popular minifigures: Gorr, who summons the ShadowMonster to life; Thor, swinging his Stormbreaker axe; and Mighty Thor, carrying the Mjölnir hammer. The towering monster has jointed arms and claws to maximize both play and display possibilities. For extra construction fun, the free LEGO Building Instructions app contains intuitive, digital visualization tools, including zoom and rotate.

A toy version of the axe Stormbreaker, an axe with a silver blade and a handle made from one of Groot’s tree branches.

Hasbro Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder Marvel’s Stormbreaker Electronic Axe
Kids ages 5 and up can pretend to gear up to protect the cosmos from an evil threat with the Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder Marvel’s Stormbreaker Electronic Axe roleplay item, inspired by Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Push a button on the axe toy’s handle to activate exciting thunder sound FX.

A toy version of the hammer Mjolnir, a hammer with a silver and cracked head and a wooden handle.

Hasbro Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder Mighty FX Mjolnir Electronic Hammer
Kids ages 5 and up can imagine wielding the enchanted hammer Mjolnir with Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder Mighty FX Mjolnir Electronic Hammer roleplay toy! Crackling light FX allows kids to imagine harnessing the power of lightning in their hands, with a rumbling sound FX. The Mighty FX Mjolnir Electronic Hammer brings the enchanted hammer to life with two modes of heroic play, motion-activated sound FX, lights, and unlockable secret FX power.

An action figure of of Korg, a grey rock monster wearing blue pants, a brown belt with a golden ram belt buckle, and white fuzzy leg wraps and cape.

Hasbro Marvel Avengers Titan Hero Series Marvel’s Korg
Kids ages 4 and up can unleash the power of the Marvel Universe with the Marvel Avengers Titan Hero Series Thor: Love and Thunder Marvel’s Korg action figure! This 12-inch scale action figure is inspired by Thor: Love and Thunder, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It features movie-inspired design and detail, as well as multiple points of articulation for poseable fun.

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