Genius: Aretha

Genius: Aretha Stars and Filmmakers Celebrate the Queen of the Soul at Music-Filled World Premiere

By Beth Deitchman “Miss Aretha Franklin’s genius alchemizes, synthesizes, endures, unites,” said Genius: Aretha executive producer and showrunner Suzan-Lori Parks in a spoken word performance that was part of Thursday night’s world premiere for the brand-new season of National Geographic’s Emmy® Award-winning series. The Queen of Soul’s power to unite was affirmed during the virtual event …

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

7 Highlights from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Press Conference

By Zach Johnson The first episode of Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will begin streaming this Friday on Disney+ and explore brand-new corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The six-episode series follows the adventures of Sam Wilson aka The Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes aka The Winter …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson This week has a bit of everything: a chance to say goodbye, a reason to get reacquainted, and something to remember. It all starts Monday when Disney XD airs the series finale of DuckTales, capping off three incredible seasons. (The animated series, beloved by fans of all ages, continues to be available …

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2021 Oscars

The Walt Disney Company Earns 15 Oscar® Nominations

By Zach Johnson Get ready to roll out the red carpet! Nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards® were announced earlier this morning, with The Walt Disney Company receiving 15 in total. Nomadland leads the pack with six nods; the feature films Soul, Mulan, The One and Only Ivan, Onward, and The United States vs. Billie …

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sets EPCOT Debut Date—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening October 1 at EPCOT How’s this for some delectable news: During this week’s virtual annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will be—drum roll, please—October 1, 2021! Yes, it’s finally time to …

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Ducktales

DuckTales Takes Off for One Final Adventure

There’s one more adventure left to tell (for now)! After 75 episodes and more than 15 shorts, Disney’s critically acclaimed DuckTales comes to an end with an epic 90-minute series finale special Monday, March 15. Executive produced by Matt Youngberg and co-executive produced by Francisco Angones, the Emmy® Award-nominated series is the No. 1 rated …

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5 Fantastic Things

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson We’ve got our weekend watchlist ready! Many questions will be answered—and many more will be asked—when Disney Channel airs the Secrets of Sulphur Springs finale this Friday. That same day, Disney+ will add two new episodes of Marvel Studios: Legends, as well as the film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, to …

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Duckburg

This Duckburg Life, a New Podcast Inspired by DuckTales, Coming March 29

By Zach Johnson We’re already quacking up! Disney XD just announced that This Duckburg Life, an original scripted podcast for kids and families inspired by the critically acclaimed series DuckTales, will debut Monday, March 29, on Disney XD YouTube, DisneyNOW, and Disney XD VOD. Reprising their roles are series stars David Tennant (Scrooge McDuck), Danny …

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s MCU Origins Explained

By Zach Johnson Every great hero has a sidekick—and Captain America has two. Marvel Studios’ six-episode series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, premiering exclusively on Disney+ March 19, will see the titular duo navigating a world without Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans), whose charisma and heroism brought them together in the first place. Who …

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