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Shanti Dope's 'Amatz' debuts in top 10 of Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 10:12 AM

Shanti Dope's hit song "Amatz" made it to the World Digital Song Sales chart of Billboard this week. Read more »

Marvel's 'Black Widow' is coming to Disney Plus

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Mar 24 07:24 AM

LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co on Tuesday delayed the worldwide release of Marvel Studios film "Black Widow" by two months until July and said it would offer the movie simultaneously in theaters and for a fee on the Disney+ streaming service. Read more »

'Black Panther' TV series in development for Disney+

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 02 06:37 AM

LOS ANGELES - Disney is developing a "Black Panther" television series set in the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda as part of a massive new five-year content deal with director Ryan Coogler, the company said Monday. Read more »

New 'Star Wars' film 'Rogue Squadron' due in 2023

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 11 09:10 AM

LOS ANGELES - Disney announced on Thursday a new "Star Wars" film from the director of "Wonder Woman" and several new TV series within the sci-fi franchise, including two spin-offs from the creators of smash hit "The Mandalorian." Read more »

COVID-19 hits Disney revenue, but streaming TV sees gains

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 07:12 AM

LOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported a hefty loss in the just-ended quarter as the global pandemic hit its theme parks and cinema operations, but shares rose on gains in its new streaming television service. Read more »

Pixar movie 'Soul' going straight to Disney+ streaming service

Reuters
Posted at Oct 09 09:17 AM

LOS ANGELES - Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co said on Thursday. Read more »

Disney's 'Mulan' to skip big screen with September streaming launch

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 05 06:56 AM

LOS ANGELES - Disney's much-delayed blockbuster "Mulan" will skip the big screen and premiere on streaming platform Disney+ next month, it was announced Tuesday, as coronavirus keeps theaters shut across much of the United States.    Read more »

Pixar short film 'Out' features studio's first gay main character

Johnny Diaz, The New York Times
Posted at May 25 07:05 AM

“Out” introduces viewers to Greg as he gets ready to move to an unnamed city with Manuel. The secret? Greg is not out to his parents.   Read more »

Disney+ crosses 50M paid subscribers mark globally

Reuters
Posted at Apr 09 06:38 AM

Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday Disney+ has garnered over 50 million paid users globally, with 8 million of them coming from India where the streaming service was launched last week. Read more »

A thousand memes, it launched: Baby Yoda breaks internet

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 12:05 PM

Baby Yoda may stand only a few inches tall, communicating with high-pitched squeaks and mischievous gestures, but the adorable green creature has loomed large online, causing a global social media meltdown. Read more »

Remember family films? Disney Plus is making 'em like they used to

Brooks Barnes, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 08 12:10 PM

Once again, Disney will make inspirational sports dramas, gentle teen romances, live-action animal adventure films and slapstick comedies — original-to-screen stories in the spirit of beloved Disney movies like “Remember the Titans” (2000), “The North Avenue Irregulars” (1979), and, yes, “Old Yeller.” Read more »