By Jocelyn Buhlman Today we’re celebrating a half-decade of deviousness from our favorite VKs (that’s short for “Villain Kids,” aka the children of some of Disney’s most feared villains). On this day in 2015, Disney’s Descendants debuted on Disney Channel—and three movies and a whole lot of mischief later, we’re still obsessed with Mal, Evie, …
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By Zach Johnson If the Descendants movies have taught us anything, it’s that no one is ever just one thing. Villains can be good, heroes can be bad, and it’s OK—normal, even!—to be a little bit of both. Before Descendants 3 premieres this Friday, August 2, at 8 p.m. on Disney Channel, we talked to …
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By Zach Johnson The Villain Kids have been enchanting millions of fans ever since Descendants debuted on Disney Channel in 2015. With the third installment in the hit franchise premiering Friday at 8 p.m., we spoke with Jennifer Rogers Doyle, Senior Vice President, Brand Development and Integrated Planning, Disney Channels Worldwide, to discover how to …
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By Beth Deitchman Director Kenny Ortega has always been surrounded by heroes, sometimes even literally. As a young boy, Ortega’s bedroom was filled with wood cut-outs of Disney characters that his father, an artist with a love for Disney animation, created for him. But for Ortega, there was something unmistakably captivating about Disney villains. “Although …
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By Courtney Potter Go back to the playroom with another season of the Emmy® Award-winning animated series, and make sure you’re up to date on all things Marvel and Comic-Con… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney Junior’s Muppet Babies Renewed for Third Season They’re Muppet Babies …
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By Zach Johnson TGIF, indeed! A month after we teased the premiere month for Disney Channel’s Descendants 3 (which will be simulcast on DisneyNOW), we now have an exact date and time: Friday, August 2, at 8 p.m.! To celebrate the news, Walt Disney Records just shared the new “Good to Be Bad” music video. …
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By Courtney Potter Be a part of Star Wars history next Wednesday night, and Disney Channel’s ZOMBIES 2 adds to its cast… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Mark Your Calendars for the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Live Dedication Ceremony Can you believe it? Feels like just …
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By Zach Johnson More villainy is afoot in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants 3. After fleeing the scene in the last film, Uma (China Anne McClain) is out for revenge. “Did you really think I was just going to swim away and give up?” she asks in a just-released video. In the new …
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By Courtney Potter See how you can feel the Force this weekend at Disneyland Resort, and catch up with Disney Channel favorites… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! May the 4th Brings the Force to Disneyland Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We can’t believe there are …
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By Zach Johnson Ask any Disney Channel star to identify their favorite part of Disney Channel Fan Fest, and the answer was the same: “Meeting the fans!” said Ethan Wacker, who stars as Bernie Schotz on Bizaardvark. “The fact that we can make people happy by meeting them is amazing in itself.” Stars from hit …
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By Zach Johnson Something wicked this way comes. Moments ago, during Disney Channel Fan Fest’s final main stage session at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California, Descendants 3 stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, and Anna Cathcart announced the highly anticipated “three-quel” will premiere this August on Disney Channel! Descendants 3 newcomers Cheyenne …
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By Courtney Potter See Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa in all-new action, and get a first look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Join the Circle of Life with Brand-New The Lion King Trailer Ready to revisit the Pride Lands? We’re positively …
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By Zach Johnson Mal’s not exaggerating when she says “all of Auradon is in danger.” On Friday, ABC’s Good Morning America gave fans their first look at a magical and magnificent new trailer for the highly anticipated movie Descendants 3, premiering this summer on Disney Channel. With a mysterious sleeping spell rolling across the kingdom, …
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On Saturday, April 27, two of our favorite worlds come together at Disney Channel Fan Fest, which brings the casts of our best-loved Disney Channel series and movies to Disneyland Resort for a day of on-stage events, meet-and-greets, sneak peeks, and more—including a spectacular, star-studded cavalcade. A host of stars from Descendants 3, Zombies, Kim …
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By Courtney Potter Mark your calendars for tons of fun on October 4, and get ready to make your Disneyland Resort photos “pop”… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Coming Soon: Brand-New Star Wars- and Frozen 2-Inspired Products! They’re both still a few months off… but two …
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By Zach Johnson Mirror, mirror on the wall: Who’s the baddest of them all? Look no further than the VKs—that’s villain kids, to the uninitiated—at the center of Disney Channel’s Descendants 3. The first teaser trailer for the “trequel” aired during the world premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie Kim Possible, giving fans their …
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By Karina Schink Mickey Mouse isn’t the only one celebrating a big one this year! The Walt Disney Company also marked its 95th anniversary in 2018. Back in 1923, Walt Disney signed his first contract for the Alice Comedies, and Walt Disney Productions was formed. Since then, not only has that small company transformed into …
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By Karina Schink Villainy reigns under (and above) the sea… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Kingdom Hearts III… Big Hero 6 We’re flying over to San Fransokyo in the latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, with Hiro, Baymax, and the entire team. Big Hero 6 marks …
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By Courtney Potter Ralph and Vanellope brave the wild, wooly world of the Internet, and a brassy buccaneer is making her Disneyland park debut… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! It’s a Worldwide Web of Fun in New Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Trailer Everyone’s …
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By Courtney Potter The illustrious Incredibles designer is ready to greet fans, and American Idol and Dancing with the Stars both crown a winner. … Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Opening Season Announced! Is it possible to lightspeed to 2019? Because that’s …
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By Courtney Potter A second Star Wars Nite at Disneyland park is announced, and Big Hero 6 The Series readies its premiere for June 9… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disneyland After Dark Goes Galactic with Second Star Wars Celebration Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite …
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By Courtney Potter Find out how to meet the king of Wakanda, and learn about the Descendants “trequel” and the return of Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl … See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Here’s Your Chance to Meet Black Panther Last week’s debut of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther …
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