Sunkist “I Presume”

Adventureland refreshment stand in Disneyland; opened in Jun. 1962, replacing the Adventureland Cantina. Orange juice, lemonade, and Jungle Julep were served, along with coffee, donuts, and hot dogs. Closed Jan. 20, 1989, and replaced by Bengal Barbecue. The name is a reference to the famous greeting by explorer Henry Morton Stanley upon finding Dr. David …

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Star Wars: Path of the Jedi (film)

10-min. retelling of the epic Star Wars saga; premiered Dec. 1, 2015, in the ABC Sound Studio at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It closed in 2018 for seasonal operation, superseded in 2020 by the Mickey Shorts Theater. Also screened in the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland during Star Wars events, 2015–2020; in Star Wars Launch Bay at …

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Star

With the 2019 purchase of 21st Century Fox, Disney acquired Mumbai-based broadcast company Star India Private Limited. On Apr. 3, 2020, Star India’s Hotstar streaming service became Disney+ Hotstar. In Aug. 2020, plans were announced to launch an international general entertainment streaming service under the Star brand.

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Shook (TV)

Digital short-form series; digitally premiered Sep. 28, 2019, on Disney Channel YouTube, followed by a Jan. 20, 2020, premiere on Disney Channel. With the support of her extroverted best friend, Fredgy, and a new mentor, Ritz, 15-year-old Mia Brooks begins to express her true self through the art of street dance. Stars Sofia Wylie (Mia), …

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Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (TV)

A Disney+ original film; digitally released Sep. 25, 2020. Sam, a teenage royal rebel, is second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as her disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she discovers she has super-human abilities and is invited to join a secret society …

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Schuks! Your Country Needs You (film)

Hidden camera comedy produced in South Africa. Leon Schuster returns to prank unsuspecting everyday victims and famous faces using hidden cameras. Directed by Gray Hofmeyr. Released Nov. 29, 2013, in South Africa. Stars Leon Schuster (Schuks), Rob van Vuuren (Wayne), Alfred Ntombela (Shorty), Laré Birk (herself). 97 min. From Touchstone Pictures.

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Schuks! Pay Back the Money! (film)

Hidden camera comedy produced in South Africa. Responsible for the loss of rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks sets off on a journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, he is offered a lifeline to create a reality film—one that ultimately features unsuspecting South African citizens …

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Rice, Peter

After Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, he was named chairman of Walt Disney Television and co-chair of Disney Media Networks, overseeing the company’s entertainment and news television properties and radio business.

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