Under Wraps

5 Reasons to Revisit Under Wraps

By Megan Deppe How many times have you raced to the TV and flopped onto the couch to enjoy the latest Disney Channel Original Movie? That time-honored tradition began 20 years ago today with the debut of Under Wraps, the story of three friends who discover a mummy—a living mummy. Under Wraps is full of …

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Coco

Coco Soundtrack, Thor: Ragnarok, & DisneyNOW—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Take a peek behind the scenes of Thor’s latest adventures, and read up on the newest way to watch your favorite Disney TV shows… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Coco Soundtrack to Feature Original Songs & Traditional Mexican Sounds Disney•Pixar’s Coco is gearing up to bound …

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DisneyNOW

9 Reasons Why You Need DisneyNOW This Very Minute

By Beth Deitchman There’s great news for fans of the Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior WATCH platforms: Disney has launched DisneyNOW, an app that consolidates the three into one newly branded app that’s loaded with more content, easier access, and more “Disney magic” than ever before. Live stream Disney Channel, Disney XD, and …

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Freaky Friday DCOM

TGIFF! Freaky Friday Musical Coming to Disney Channel

By Nicole Nalty Freaky Friday has a long history with Disney fans: The film was first brought to the screen in 1976 in the Disney film starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster. Then in 1995, Shelley Long and Gaby Hoffman took over the lead roles in a Disney Family Movie for ABC; and in 2003, …

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Disney news

New Coco Trailer and J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars Return—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Another peek into the world of Coco, and The Force Awakens director will revisit the Star Wars universe… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Brand-New Coco Trailer, Poster, & Fun at Disney California Adventure Disney•Pixar’s Coco will dazzle moviegoers beginning this Thanksgiving—but if you’re …

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Go Retro with “Guardians Inferno”—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter The Guardians boogie down in a brand-new music video, and Disney announces two new streaming services… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Can You Dig It? Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Gets Funky Fans of Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy …

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A Goofy Movie

Disney Bands We Wish We Could See in Concert

By Jocelyn Buhlman The free and breezy days of summer were made for going out with friends and finding a world of entertainment waiting for you. Festivals, concerts, surprise pop-up performances… Summer is full of music experiences for every taste, but what about Disney fans? Well, to see our dream concerts we might need a …

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Descendants 2

The Villain Kids are Dressed to Thrill in Descendants 2

By Beth Deitchman Kara Saun is tasked with making sure that evil is always in fashion. The designer—a finalist on the first season of the hit series Project Runway, and who recently served as judge for D23 Expo’s Mousequerade costume contest—is in her dream job, creating the costumes for the Villain Kids in Disney’s Descendants …

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Kenny Ortega

Descendants 2 Director Kenny Ortega’s Secrets to Building a Hit Disney Franchise

By Beth Deitchman He was the “playmaker” for Disney Channel’s much-loved High School Musical trilogy, but since 2015, director/choreographer/executive producer Kenny Ortega has had his head in a different game. Today, Descendants 2 premieres on an unprecedented six channels at once—a testament to the popularity of the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants, which introduced the …

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