Doctor Who Returns: New Season Debuts May 10

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Whovians, rejoice! The TARDIS is set to materialize once again as the next installment of Doctor Who will premiere globally on Friday, May 10, Disney Branded Television and the BBC announced. This marks the first-ever season of the show to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide.

U.S. and international viewers (excluding the UK) should set their alarms for Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. For UK fans, the adventure begins on Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by BBC One later that day.

Fans will journey through time and space alongside the Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by the talented Ncuti Gatwa, and his companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. The duo will navigate through a mélange of adventures, from the Regency era in England to distant, war-torn futures, all while battling foes, making friends, and unraveling mysteries.

“Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades,” teases showrunner and executive producer Russell T Davies.

Alongside the premiere announcement, Disney+ has unveiled new key art and gallery image featuring the dynamic duo. Fans can expect even more excitement when a brand-new trailer drops on Friday, March 22.

In a poster for the release of the Doctor Who series, Ncuti Gatway (left) and Millie Gibson (right) are leaning across a wooden telephone box. Gatwa wears a burgundy leather trench coat, gray sneakers with white accents, blue velvet pants, and a zipped-up knit top with colorful stripes. Gibson sports black combat boots, black sheer tights, a checkered mini skirt, a red top, and a shearling black leather jacket. From top to bottom reads: “BBC PRESENTS,” “COMIS JOYRIDE AWAITS,” “DOCTOR WHO,” “May 10,” and “Disney+.”

Joining the cast are a host of talented actors including Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, and Jonathan Groff, promising an array of memorable characters to encounter throughout the season.

Doctor Who is produced by Bad Wolf in collaboration with BBC Studios for Disney Branded Television and the BBC. The creative vision of Davies coupled with a stellar team of executive producers (including Phil Collinson, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter) ensure fans are in for an unforgettable ride.

Fan-Favorite Anniversary Screenings with D23 & Street Food Cinema in 2024

By: Peyton Liebler

2024 is in full swing, with so much in store for Disney fans! From brand-new stories coming soon to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there’s a ton to look forward to as D23’s 15th anniversary year continues. The best part? The magic of these celebrations is only the beginning!

Being an ultimate Disney Fan means celebrating the countless tales that have been beloved by generations of fellow fans over the past century. At D23, it’s our pleasure to share your love of these stories, discovering new ways to celebrate their milestone anniversaries. In partnership with Street Food Cinema, D23 is thrilled to celebrate four of these big-screen anniversaries in 2024 with select outdoor screening celebrations! D23 tickets to these events include early entry, reserved premium viewing, access to an array of food trucks and snack stands with food and drinks available for purchase, and a D23 Event-Exclusive Commemorative Gift unique to each screening.

Image of Kevin the bird from the film Up, looking across graphic depicting event name.

Up: 15th Anniversary Outdoor Screening with D23 & Street Food Cinema – May 18, 2024

Adventure is out there! We’re taking this 15th anniversary celebration to new heights, evoking the lush lost world of Paradise Falls at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, which is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna. This includes some very similar to our favorite avian inhabitant of Paradise Falls… We’re exploring this wilderness with a screening celebration that’s sure to send your heart up in the clouds. Prepare to earn your “anniversary celebrating” badge!  Tickets are on sale now!

Image of Ariel the mermaid holding Flounder the fish lovingly by his fins, looking across graphic depicting event name: Disney. The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary Swim-in Screening. Hanson Dam Aquatic Center, Los Angeles, California. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club in collaboration with Street Food Cinema, A Til Events Production.

The Little Mermaid: 35th Anniversary Swim-in Screening with D23 & Street Food Cinema – June 8, 2024

Sebastian, Flounder, Ursula, and Ariel… they’ve been part of our world for 35 years and it’s time to celebrate with a massive splash of a bash! D23 and Street Food Cinema invite you to dip your toes (and fins) into the watery world of The Little Mermaid with a very special “swim-in” outdoor screening at The Hansen Dam Aquatic Center! All can channel their own “little mermaid”—enjoying the iconic movie as they flip their fins in the largest pool in the continental United States! Tickets on sale April 12!

Image of the penguin waiter from the film, smiling with his arms stretched out, looking across the graphic to the event name: Disney. Mary Poppins, 60th Anniversary Outdoor Screening, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club in collaboration with Street Food Cinema, A Til Events Production. In the background, there are shaded versions of Mary Poppins, and the chimney sweep crew in motion, dancing around chimneys.

Mary Poppins: 60th Anniversary Outdoor Screening with D23 & Street Food Cinema – June 29, 2024

We’re looking for the most practically perfect fans on earth. If you want this choice position, have a cheery disposition, and join us to celebrate 60 years that have been made sweeter by spoonfuls of sugar and steps in time. This supercalifragilisticexpialidocious celebratory screening takes place at Griffith Park, right next to the iconic carousel which inspired Walt Disney’s dream for Disneyland. Much like Mary Poppins, this setting boasts history and heart, sure to bring a smile to the face of any Disney Fan as they enjoy this “Jolly Holiday” of a movie under the stars. Tickets on sale April 26!

Image of Jack-Jack, waving one hand and smiling in a red onesie. Disney. Pixar. The Incredibles 20th Anniversary, Outdoor Screening, Pearson Park Amphitheatre, Anaheim, California. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club in collaboration with Street Food Cinema, A Til Events Production.

The Incredibles: 20th Anniversary Outdoor Screening with D23 & Street Food Cinema – August 5, 2024

Where are your super suits!? You’re going to need them for this incredible celebration coming to Anaheim this August! Celebrating 20 Years of sensational “Supers,” we’re ringing in D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with an outdoor screening that’s miles beyond “sub-parr”! Gather your own incredible crew and meet us at the picturesque Pearson Park Amphitheatre for a night that’s sure to be BOLD. DRAMATIC. HEROIC! It’s possible this event could be the “greatest good” you are ever gonna get. Our one requirement? NO CAPES. Tickets on sale May 3!

9-1-1 Is Now on ABC

By Moss Cohen

If you need 9-1-1, you can reach it by dialing into a new network. After airing for six seasons on FOX, the hit drama is now on ABC.

“This crew has completely stepped up to the historic challenge of moving the No. 1 show in television from one network to another,” said Karey Burke, president of 20th Television. While the network is new, the thrills and excitement customary to 9-1-1 will remain intact for audiences of the show.

Viewers should prepare to hold their breaths as season seven kicks off with Athena Grant (Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett) and Bobby Nash (Emmy® Award nominee Peter Krause) taking their long-awaited honeymoon aboard a cruise ship—but unbeknownst to them, it’s one that’ll soon be hijacked by terrorists.

The season premiere, airing Thursday, March 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, will also find a civilian trapped in a fighter jet, helping to kick off an action-packed three-episode arc.

“We just wanted to show up at ABC and put our worst foot forward,” joked series co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear, “and do a big disaster.”

Adding depth to the thrills are the familiar characters that audiences have come to know and love. “This is a family of people who work together and love each other through thick and through thin,” said Krause, before noting “it’s mostly thick.”

Along with Bassett and Krause, the cast that makes up that family is rounded out by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Kenneth Choi, Aisha Hinds, and Ryan Guzman.

“The thing about 9-1-1 is that it can be a rom-com, it can be a soap, it can be satire, it can be a heartbreaking melodrama. It can be all of those things in the same episode,” said Minear. “The canvas on this show is absolutely unlimited.”

And audiences are ready for the latest swarm of disasters, with the Season 7 trailer already amassing 5.1 million views.

“We’re still in the same walls, the same set, the same lot,” Bassett noted. “A lot of it feels familiar, and that part is good.”

But with a new home comes added perks. “The thing that’s exciting about ABC is it feels like the first year of the show in a lot of ways. The enthusiasm at the network is through the roof. The promotions are fantastic,” said Minear. “I just think it’s a shot in the arm for all of us.”

“To have this new infusion,” Bassett added, “it does feel brand-new.”

9-1-1—created by Brad Falchuk, Minear, and Ryan Murphy – will also hit a major milestone during its run on ABC: It’s set to air its 100th episode on Thursday, April 4.

While the show has built up a devoted fan base over the years that has grown to know the characters, the cast and crew are prepared to allow new audiences into those dynamics quickly and seamlessly.

“Maybe there are going to be some ABC viewers who aren’t familiar with the show,” Minear said. “We’re not taking for granted that everybody’s going to know who these characters are. So, I’ve been careful to make sure that it’s in the scenes.”

And what’s Minear’s message to loyal viewers who know the show on another network?

“Come on over.”

Athena, played by Angela Bassett, poses for a 9-1-1 promotional image.

How Grey’s Anatomy Plans to Keep Pulses Racing in Season 20

By Zach Johnson

New episodes of Grey’s Anatomy are just what the doctor ordered.

Grey’s Anatomy—the longest-running primetime medical drama in television history—returns for its landmark 20th season Thursday, March 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, picking up in the immediate aftermath of the two-part Season 19 finale. “It’s been quite a while since our cliffhanger,” says showrunner Meg Marinis. “We handle in a great way that will help people feel like they just watched the last episode. I’m pretty proud of how we did it.”

With Dr. Meredith Grey (Disney Legend Ellen Pompeo) rethinking her research plans, Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) struggling with his sobriety, Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) collapsing in the middle of surgery, and the interns losing a patient, the season premiere covers a lot of ground. “We do not abandon any of the mess that we left,” says Marinis. “I didn’t foresee the break [between seasons] being as long as it was, but we intentionally left things in messy places because we were excited to pick things back up.”

Dr. Miranda Bailey, played by Chandra Wilson, wears a white lab coat and blue scrubs. She has a stack of papers in her left hand and rests her right hand on a silver railing.

As previously announced, Season 20 will feature the return of two-fan favorite doctors, Arizona Robbins (guest star Jessica Capshaw) and Nico Kim (guest star Alex Landi). That’s because Grey’s Anatomy has an “open-door policy” for former cast members to return, Marinis explains. “In our minds, the characters keep in touch offscreen, just like real people do.” In the case of Dr. Robbins, “You’re going to get everything that you loved Arizona for: You’re going to see her laugh, you’re going to see her challenge people, and you’re going to see her practicing amazing medicine. People will be really satisfied to see her. When I heard her laugh on set, it was like, ‘Oh! She’s home.’ It was so nice to have her for a visit.”

Season 20 will also introduce new characters, including Monica Beltran (guest star Natalie Morales), a best-in-class pediatric surgeon whose willingness to push boundaries can be both admirable and aggravating. “This no-nonsense, very practical, pragmatic surgeon walks into a hospital that’s filled with emotional doctors, so it’s really fun to see them butt heads,” Marinis says. Introducing new characters like Dr. Beltran 20 seasons into the series’ run is “so important,” she adds, “because that new dynamic brings things out from our existing characters that we’ve never seen before. It’s so amazing to discover new things about characters who’ve been there for so long, just by putting a new person in the room.”

Dr. Owen Hunt, played by Kevin McKidd, Dr. Amelia Shepherd, played by Caterina Scorsone, Dr. Winston Ndugu, played by Anthony Hill, and Dr. Levi Schmitt, played by Jake Borelli, stand in a circle outside of a hospital room. The male doctors are wearing scrubs and white lab coats, while Dr. Shephard is wearing a purple wool sweater and black pants.

Thanks to its ensemble cast—which includes Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, Anthony Hill, Scott Speedman, Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis, and Niko Terho—the Grey’s Anatomy writers have no shortage of stories to tell heading into Season 20.

In addition to consistently being ABC’s No. 1 scripted series, Grey’s Anatomy has regularly been one of Hulu’s top performing next-day titles. Thanks to streaming—all 420 episodes are now exclusively available on Hulu—the series continues to grow its fanbase. “It boils down to the characters that Shonda Rhimes created,” Marinis says. “Those relationships, dating back to Season 1, are timeless. They’ll always hold up. Being at the start of your career, competing with people, working so hard that you don’t have time to do your laundry or go on dates so you’re just hanging out with the people you’re going through fire with—that’s relatable in any field, and in any generation. Romantic relationships are timeless. Mentor/mentee relationships are timeless. There is so much that people can identify with.”

QUIZ: How Well Do You Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Know Disney Princesses?

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

Throughout the years, Disney Princesses have captured our hearts and imaginations with their bravery, kindness, and resilience. As we honor the achievements and contributions of women around the world during Women’s History Month, what better way to celebrate than by commemorating Disney Princesses’ journeys to the silver screen and testing our knowledge of their iconic tales?

Gather your tiaras and get ready to a trivia quiz fit for royalty!

How many different color models (used to identify approved colors and paints for animated characters) were developed for Ariel in The Little Mermaid (1989)?

Correct! Wrong!

Disney Legend Linda Larkin, who provided Jasmine’s speaking voice in the 1992 animated feature Aladdin, strongly identified with the princess’:

Correct! Wrong!

In the 2009 animated feature The Princess and the Frog, who instills in Tiana the dream of opening her own restaurant in New Orleans?

Correct! Wrong!

Helene Stanley played what role in the development of Cinderella (1950)?

Correct! Wrong!

What does the name “Moana” mean in many Pacific-island languages?

Correct! Wrong!

In Sleeping Beauty (1959), Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather are the three good fairies who watch over Princess Aurora. What name do they give the princess to help keep her safe from Maleficent?

Correct! Wrong!

During the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), ink and paint artists went to great lengths to develop a special transparent stain solution that would:

Correct! Wrong!

In Mulan (1998), which community holds an emergency session to address the title heroine’s decision to take her father’s place in the army?

Correct! Wrong!

In the 1991 animated feature Beauty and the Beast, what does Belle painfully sacrifice to save her father?

Correct! Wrong!

How Well Do You Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Know Disney Princesses?
Womp womp. You Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Don’t know the ins and outs of Disney Princesses! Fear not—this only means that you get to rewatch these iconic titles and discover the magic all over again.
Good job! You’re definitely on track to becoming a Disney Princess connoisseur. Though you’ve shown a solid understanding of their enchanting world, there’s still much more to uncover regarding Disney royalty, especially behind-the-scenes of how these iconic titles came to life!
Woah, there! You’re on a winning streak when it comes to Disney Princess knowledge and behind-the-scenes trivia. Your knack for recalling details and nuances sets you apart, making you a discerning explorer in the vast landscape of Disney lore.

Searchlight Pictures Wins 5 Oscars

By Zach Johnson

Searchlight Pictures won five awards during the 96th Oscars® Sunday, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast live on ABC. Poor Things received four of those awards, while The Last Repair Shop received one.

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures)
Now Streaming on Hulu

  • Best Actress – Emma Stone
  • Best Production Design – James Price, Shona Heath
  • Best Costume Design – Holly Waddington
  • Best Makeup & Hairstyling – Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, Josh Weston

Watch their acceptance speeches, below:

The Last Repair Shop (Searchlight Pictures)
Now Streaming on Disney+

  • Best Documentary Short Film – Ben Proudfoot, Kris Bowers

Watch their acceptance speech, below:

QUIZ: What’s Your Inside Out Emotion?

From the highs of excitement to the lows of uncertainty, the Inside Out franchise captures the essence of human experience, encompassing the good, the bad, and everything in between. Watching the new Inside Out 2 trailer brought all those emotions back, and even some new ones—introducing Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment. Yikes.

Confession time: We all have this one character from the 2015 Pixar masterpiece that we related to a little too much, right? Care to discover who that is for you? Answer the following scenarios truthfully for a friendly dose of self-reflection.

You wake up on a Saturday morning, and it’s raining outside. You had plans for a picnic with friends, but now it seems like that won’t be happening. How do you react?

You’re at a party with a group of friends and someone makes a joke at your expense. How do you respond?

You have a big presentation at work or school tomorrow, and you’ve been preparing for weeks. When you arrive at the site, you realize that you left your notes and materials at home. What’s your initial reaction?

You’re attending a family gathering, and your sibling receives praise for an accomplishment. How do you feel?

You’ve been waiting in line for hours to get tickets to your favorite band’s concert. When you finally reach the front, you realize they’re sold out. How do you react?

Quiz: What’s Your Inside Out Emotion?
You are: Anger

Anger from the movie Inside Out has flames emanating from his head. He is red in color, wearing a white shirt and tie, burgundy pants, and black loafers. With his hands clenched in fists up in the air, he exudes a sense of intense rage.

Though identifying with our emotions is not always ideal, you often resonate with the traits of Anger! Anger tends to emerge when our boundaries are crossed, yet it’s unjustly vilified. In reality, listening to our anger reveals areas where we fail to advocate for ourselves. While it’s important to acknowledge these emotions, also try to maintain a positive outlook when possible!
You are: Joy

Joy from the movie Inside Out has short blue hair, dressed in a yellow dress adorned with delicate blue flowers. She raises her hands towards the sky, palms open, radiating a sense of boundless positivity and optimism.

Though identifying with our emotions is not always ideal, you often resonate with the traits of Joy! Joy brings light to our lives, often appearing in moments of celebration and connection. It reminds us to appreciate the simple pleasures and find happiness in the present moment. While it’s important to acknowledge and cherish these joyful moments, remember also to validate the other emotions that make up the human experience.
You are: Sadness

Sadness from the movie Inside Out is depicted lying on the floor with a sad expression. She has blue hair and is wearing black glasses, a white turtleneck sweater, and blue checkered pants. Sadness herself is entirely blue in color.

Though identifying with our emotions is not always ideal, you often resonate with the traits of Sadness! Sadness is a natural part of the human experience, signaling times of loss, reflection, and growth. It allows us to process and heal from difficult experiences, fostering empathy and understanding for ourselves and others. While it’s essential to honor and validate our feelings of sadness, also remember to seek support and find moments of joy amidst the sorrow.
You are: Fear

Fear from the movie Inside Out is depicted as entirely purple and appears scared. He is wearing a blue shirt and a checkered, sleeveless sweater with a red bowtie. Fear is also wearing blue corduroy pants and black loafers.

Though identifying with our emotions is not always ideal, you often resonate with the traits of Fear! Fear serves as a protective instinct, alerting us to potential threats and prompting us to take necessary precautions. It can motivate us to assess risks and make informed decisions, guiding us toward personal growth and self-preservations. While it’s important to acknowledge and address our fears, also remember to cultivate feelings of confidence and empowerment to overcome challenges.
You are: Disgust

Disgust from the movie Inside Out is entirely green and has a sassy expression. She has medium-length green hair and is wearing a fuchsia, skinny shawl tied around her neck, a green sun dress with green leggings under, and fuchsia ballet flats.

Though identifying with our emotions is not always ideal, you often resonate with the traits of Disgust! Disgust acts as a warning signal, alerting us to situations or stimuli that are unpleasant or harmful. Very much like anger, disgust can help us establish boundaries and make choices that align with our values and well-being. While it’s crucial to honor our feelings of disgust, also strive to cultivate feelings of acceptance and compassion towards ourselves and others.

A Complete Guide to the 96th Oscars® on ABC, Airing March 10 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

By Zach Johnson

Before the 96th Oscars® airs live coast to coast on ABC, get all the details on this year’s ceremony, from the host and the nominees to the presenters and the performers—plus pre- and post-awards coverage featuring all the stars, the fashions, and, of course, the films.

How and when can I watch the Oscars pre-shows?

Leading up to Hollywood’s biggest night, the Good Morning America team will interview Jimmy Kimmel, who will host the show, and Wolfgang Puck, who is crafting the menu for the Governors Ball, the official post-Oscars celebration. GMA‘s Lara Spencer will report from the red carpet on Thursday, March 7, and Friday, March 8, and Whit Johnson will co-anchor the Saturday and Sunday broadcasts of Good Morning America live from Hollywood.

On Friday, March 8, and Monday, March 11, ABC News’ DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim and chief health and medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton will originate special editions of GMA3: What You Need to Know from the red carpet and live from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, respectively. In addition to interviews with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer, Jimmy Kimmel Live!‘s Guillermo Rodriguez, and Academy social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent Amelia Dimoldenberg, there will be segments highlighting the Best Costume Design nominees; a tour of the Academy’s museum, library, and archive; and more. In the March 11 broadcast, comedian Roy Wood Jr. will share his takes on all the winners from the big night. Also, on March 8, Linsey Davis will anchor a special edition of ABC News Live Prime live from the red carpet.

ABC News will broadcast Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live! on Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The pre-show coverage will begin streaming on ABC News Live at the same time and continue throughout the day until the start of the Oscars ceremony. Davis and Johnson will host live from the red carpet, where they will preview the ceremony and interview nominees and presenters and share an exclusive preview of the Governors Ball. The pre-show will also feature ABC News’ Pilgrim, Morgan, Chris Connelly, Kelley Carter, and Mike Muse, in addition to Variety‘s Clayton Davis and celebrity stylist Joe Zee.

Local red carpet coverage starts Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT with Countdown to Oscars: On The Red Carpet Live and will continue at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT with On The Red Carpet at the Oscars, hosted by George Pennacchio with Roshumba Williams, Leslie Lopez, and Rachel Brown. Watch all the action from the red carpet live on ABC or stream each show live on OnTheRedCarpet.com or On the Red Carpet’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

At 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on ABC, Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough will host The Oscars Red Carpet Show, the official lead-in to the 96th Oscars. This will marks Hough’s inaugural year and Hudgens’ third consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. The 30-minute special will highlight Oscar nominees, performers, and presenters, and provide a multi-view experience of the red carpet arrivals, showing viewers every can’t-miss moment from Hollywood’s biggest night. The pre-show is executive produced by David Chamberlin.

Want more Oscars? Tune in to the all-new Oscars On the Red Carpet Encore Unlocked Channel to see memorable moments from years past during the epic celebration that takes place on Hollywood’s biggest night. The fashion, glamour, and star power can currently be streamed for free 24/7—with no sign-in needed—in the ABC app (available on iOS and Android), on ABC.com, or via connected devices using Amazon Fire TV, AppleTV, and Roku.

Jimmy Kimmel is wearing a tuxedo and a bowtie. He is looking at Weird Barbie, played by Kate McKinnon, who is wearing a pink dress with a rainbow splatter print pattern. She is holding a stick and pointing at an Oscarsland board that has posters for the films Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives, Maestro, Poor Things, Oppenheimer, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Barbie tacked onto it. The posters are accented by colorful doodles.

When are The Oscars on TV?

Live from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the 96th Oscars will take place Sunday, March 10, and air live beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Viewers can also watch on abc.com and the ABC app* by authenticating with their provider. An American Sign Language (ASL) livestream with Deaf Interpreters will accompany the 96th Oscars broadcast, also starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

How else can I get real-time Oscars updates?

GoodMorningAmerica.com, the Good Morning America social media accounts, and ABCNews.com will have live coverage of the red carpet and awards show beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on March 10. Additionally, ABC Audio will have full coverage of Oscars night. Live reports will be heard throughout the evening on ABC News Radio affiliates across the U.S., along with full audio, video, and written recaps of big moments on March 11.

On the left, Helena Shaw, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, climbs inside a fighter jet. In the center, Bella Baxter, played by Emma Stone in Poor Things, wears an ornate costume and reclines on a sofa. On the right, Sergeant Joshua Taylor, played by John David Washington in The Creator, sits in a chair.

Who are this year’s Oscar nominees?

The Walt Disney Company received a combined 20 nominations across its Walt Disney Studios, content brands, and platforms, including 20th Century Studios, Disney+, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Documentary Films, Pixar Animation Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Poor Things leads with 11, followed by The Creator with two. Bobi Wine: The People’s President, Elemental, Flamin’ Hot, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Last Repair Shop, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó each received one. (See the full breakdown of The Walt Disney Company’s nominations here.) ABC offers a printable ballot so fans can play along and predict who will go home a winner!

Stream select Oscar-nominated films now on Disney+ and Hulu.

How do I play Oscars Pick ‘Em?

Visit abc.com and make at least one pick to get started. Winning picks are worth 10 points, and each pick will lock at the time indicated on the matchup. The grand prize winner will receive an Oscars All-Star Winner prize package: a three-day/two-night trip for two to Los Angeles and tickets to the 2025 Oscars Watch Party at the Academy Museum, plus $5,000. Also, there are 10 first prize packs that each include an official Oscars water bottle, a shirt, a notebook, playing cards, and an embroidered cap. Click here for the official rules.

Who is the hosting the 2024 Oscars?

Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will once again do the honors, marking his fourth time since 2017. “After his triumphant return to the Oscars stage last year, we are honored to have Jimmy back to guide us through one of the most beloved celebrations in entertainment,” says Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu, and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. “He is such a valuable member of our Disney family, and we could not be more appreciative of him and his entire team.”

Quips Kimmel, “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times.”

“What sets the Oscars apart from other live events?” Kimmel asks. “Well, it’s not as sweaty as the Super Bowl. It’s classier than any of the other award shows. This is the big one. It’s the granddaddy of them all, and everybody is aware of that and pretty excited to be there.”

Who is presenting at the Oscars?

Mahershala Ali, Emily Blunt, Bad Bunny, Nicolas, Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Brendan Fraser, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Ben Kingsley, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, Melissa McCarthy, Matthew McConaughey, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine O’Hara, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Sam Rockwell, Octavia Spencer, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Yeoh, Ramy Youssef, and Zendaya are all confirmed to present at the Academy Awards®.

Who is performing at the Oscars?

This year’s Best Original Song nominees and performers are as follows:

  • “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot – Performed by Becky G
  • “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie – Performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson
  • “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony – Performed by Jon Batiste
  • “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon – Performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers
  • “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie – Performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

Who is on the Oscars’ creative team?

Showrunner Raj Kapoor is executive producing the ceremony with Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan, with Hamish Hamilton returning to direct for the fourth time. Kenny Gravillis is the creative director; Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley are the production designers; David Chamberlin is the red carpet show executive producer; and Lisa Love and Raúl Àvila are the red carpet creative consultants. Also returning are co-executive producer Rob Paine; talent producer Taryn Hurd; producers Sarah Levine Hall, Erin Irwin, and Jennifer Sharron; music director Rickey Minor; and lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz.

“Having worked with Raj, Katy, and Hamish on many special and memorable projects over the years, we have full confidence in their vision for the 96th Oscars,” says Rob Mills, Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. “Their creativity, infectious energy, and sincere love for the movies will be the ticket to making this year’s ceremony a night to remember.”

Writers include Jamie Abrahams, Rory Albanese, Amberia Allen, Tony Barbieri, Jonathan Bines, Joelle Boucai, Bryan Cook, Blaire Erskine, Devin Field, Gary Greenberg, Josh Halloway, Eric Immerman, Jesse Joyce, Kimmel, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Mitch Marchand, Greg Martin, Jesse McLaren, McNearney, Keaton Patti, Danny Ricker, Louis Virtel, and Troy Walker. “This was an exceptional year for movies,” says McNearney, who returns to executive produce for the second consecutive year. “I’ve watched every single one of them, and I can’t wait to see all of the [nominees] in one room. It’s really exciting to connect with an audience at home, who I believe also felt really joyful watching all of these movies.”

In a scene from the Abbott Elementary episode "Willard R. Abbott," Gregory Eddie, played by Tyler James Williams, sits at a desk and looks at a computer screen. Jacob Hill, played by Chris Perfetti, and Janine Teagues, played by Quinta Brunson, are seated across from him. Jacob is scrolling on his laptop, and Janine is looking at Jacob and smiling.

What’s airing on ABC after the Oscars?

Immediately following the ceremony, ABC will broadcast a new episode of the Emmy-, Golden Globe®-, and Peabody Award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary. In “Willard R. Abbott,” Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to the delight of Ava Coleman (Janelle James) and Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) and the chagrin of Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter). The school plans a celebration honoring its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.

Good Morning America will air its signature “Oscars After Party” on March 11, live from Times Square. It will include post-show updates, as well as Spencer’s backstage interviews.

Meanwhile, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, and the Live team will work through the Oscars Sunday in preparation for TV’s biggest morning of the year! The fan-favorite After the Oscars special will air live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood at 9 a.m. ET/PT on Monday, March 11, and feature unforgettable moments with the winners—captured the moment they walk offstage! Live’s highest-rated show of the year will take place in front of a supersized audience and include musical performances, fashion panels—and much more!

*Livestream on abc.com and the ABC app is available with a participating TV provider account in select markets only. Visit abc.com/faq for details.

Test Your Knowledge to See If You’re an Ultimate D23 Fan

By the D23 Team

This year marks our 16 year anniversary of being the official Disney fan club, and to celebrate, we wanted to test you on your D23 trivia knowledge. Take our quiz to find out where you rank.

What does D23 stand for?

Correct! Wrong!

When was D23 founded?

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How many D23 Expos have occurred in Anaheim, California?

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Which one of these has not been a D23 Event?

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What is Mousequerade?

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How often does the Disney twenty-three publication go out?

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Which country, other than the United States, has hosted three D23 Expos of its own?

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Who was on the very first cover of Disney twenty-three?

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After his announcement of D23’s inception at the Shareholders Meeting on March 10, 2009, Bob Iger appeared on what TV show to share his excitement?

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At D23 Expo 2022, the Walt Disney Archives presented a special exhibition of what Disney artifacts?

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D23 15 Year Trivia Quiz
Ouch. Okay, okay, maybe a couple of the questions were kind of hard. (But, we weren’t trying to make it easy!) How about giving it another go and seeing where you land?
So, slightly below 50%. Okay, we can work with this! Maybe you accidentally clicked on the wrong one, and you’re kicking yourself now. Well, go ahead and give it another go! (We certainly won’t tell anyone.)
You’re right in the middle! This is definitely a good place to land. We’re proud of you! Really! You’ve proven yourself to be a worthy contender for top prize! (But, do you really want to settle for bronze? No? We didn’t think so.)
You might feel like you’re Sharpay (or Ryan) and you’ve bop, bop, bopped your way to the top, but you’re more like Tiana because you’re almost there. She made it, and so can you!
Just like Hercules, you can go the distance, because you just did! Well done! You’ve proven to be the top of the top and a true D23 fan. We salute you!

Splash: Making Waves for 40 Years!

By Christina Pappous and Francesca Scrimgeour, Walt Disney Archives

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Splash on March 9, 1984, when audiences first dove into the adventure-filled story of Madison (played by Daryl Hannah) and Allen Bauer (played by Tom Hanks). As the first film to be released by The Walt Disney Company’s new Touchstone Pictures, Splash was not the typical Disney release, as the film banner would introduce more mature themes than the standard film put out under the Walt Disney banner. The tagline for Splash perfectly captures the tone of the film and its newly formed film label, declaring: “She was the woman of Allen’s dreams. She had large dark eyes, a beautiful smile, and a great pair of fins.”

Speaking of fins, what better way to celebrate this fin-tastic milestone than by showcasing some behind-the-scenes sunken treasure: a mermaid in her natural environment!

An underwater cinematographer, on the left, operating a waterproof camera, films the mermaid Madison (Daryl Hannah), on the right, swimming by a barnacle-encrusted shipwreck on the sandy bottom of the ocean, where corals are growing.
An underwater cinematographer captures Madison (Daryl Hannah) swimming by a shipwreck.

It took more than a little movie magic to show the inquisitive mermaid Madison frolicking around in the reefs and swimming through shipwrecks. Producer Brian Grazer knew that creating a believable underwater world for Madison on film would be a challenge, but he and director Ron Howard decided the most realistic-looking option would be to shoot underwater in The Bahamas. Underwater cinematographer Jordan Klein meticulously mapped out every scene through storyboards to ensure that not a single moment was wasted during the 16 days of filming in the Caribbean waters. The actors underwent a great deal of preparatory training, as they would be diving down some 50 feet below turbulent ocean waves. Additionally, they had to adapt to not using standard diving equipment while in costume.

As the mermaid “who has legs on land, fins underwater, and makes waves wherever she goes,” Daryl Hannah particularly impressed both Howard and Grazer with her natural swimming skills when pre-testing her mermaid tail underwater. Hannah’s natural swimming abilities and aquatic endurance surpassed those of her stunt double. She ultimately agreed to perform all underwater stunts herself, which added more credibility to the film.

Daryl Hannah, in costume as the mermaid Madison, swim though a colorful Bahamian coral reef alongside schools of fish. The surface of the ocean shimmers above her.
Madison (Daryl Hannah) swims though a Bahamian coral reef alongside schools of fish.

While Daryl Hannah found the underwater mermaid sequences to be “magical,” an incredible amount of work had to be done behind the scenes to make it look effortless. Donning Madison’s mermaid tail took around five hours, and during the six-hour stretches of underwater shooting, Hannah had to hold her breath as well as manage her limited movement and vision in the ocean.

Despite those challenges, Hannah proved that she could go the nautical distance, gracefully swimming as far as 120 feet with her mermaid tail. The film’s renowned stunt swimmer, Mike Nomad, recognized that she was at home in the water, even without a mask. Toward the end of filming in the water, Nomad recalled that Hannah “turned to me and said, ‘I don’t know how people can swim with just feet. I’ve gotten so used to the tail that I’ve forgotten how to swim without it.’”

Madison (Daryl Hannah) and Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks) swim side by side far underwater, in the shadow of a tower of Bahamian coral.
Madison (Daryl Hannah) and Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks) swim side by side through Bahamian coral reefs.

By collecting important props, costumes, and documentation from the production of Splash, the Walt Disney Archives plays a significant role in preserving the film’s legacy for future generations to enjoy. After a film wraps production, the Walt Disney Archives typically has the opportunity to acquire iconic objects and materials for reference, preservation, and potential future display.

One such prop that found a home in our collection is Madison’s necklace, pictured in the photograph below and at the top of this story. The necklace is adorned with colorful beads, seahorse charms, and ancient coins along with its focal point: a bronze-colored medallion with a lion’s head.

The necklace worn by Madison (Daryl Hannah), pictured around her neck in the image at the top of this story, is seen here displayed against a white background. The beaded necklace, now in the care of the Walt Disney Archives. is adorned with seahorse charms, and ancient coins, along with a bronze-colored medallion depicting a lion’s head.
The necklace worn by Madison (Daryl Hannah) is now in the care of the Walt Disney Archives.

Happy anniversary to this romantic catch of a film, with its splashes of humor that still give audiences waves of joy to this day—hook, line, and sinker!

Splash (1984) is now available to watch on Disney+ and other streaming and home entertainment platforms.