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Since Bob Iger’s Return as the Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Disney has been going through changes.
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Iger announced $5.5 billion in spending cuts, which included plans for over 7,000 job cuts throughout the company. We’ve already seen a few rounds of these cuts happen, but recently another 75 job cuts have been made–and this time some major Pixar executives were affected.
Pixar’s Lightyear excited fans around the world in the months leading up to its release. Trailers seemed to tease this spinoff as a glimpse into Buzz Lightyear’s past, so many expected it to be about the beloved character from Toy Story.
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However, the movie wasn’t like that at all. Millions of Disney fans were unsatisfied with this story because of the lack of connection between this story and the classic Toy Story characters. Ultimately, the movie was a bit of a flop compared to other Pixar films. Why? What went wrong? Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter recently explained.
Rated-R films, alcohol, and gambling aren’t normally the first things people think of when they hear the word “Disney.”
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The brand is more likely to conjure up images of Mickey Mouse, animated movies, “it’s a small world,” and churros. But the world we live in now is changing all the time, and much of Disney’s past success has come from the company’s ability to adapt and change with it. You don’t get a 100-year anniversary as a company if you’re not flexible and willing to take a few risks. Let’s dive into the details of how Disney is branching out and becoming so much more than a family brand. [Read more…]
Disney+ subscribers in some countries won’t be able to screen several of Pixar’s new releases.
Lightyear Ears in Magic Kingdom
Ahead of its release in theaters, it was reported that Pixar’s new movie, Lightyear, was unable to get permission to be shown in theaters in 14 countries in the Middle East and Asia. Now, it appears that Disney+ subscribers in the region will also be unable to stream the new movie, along with BAYMAX!, Pixar’s new series.
Fans of Lightyear, raise your hands!
We love Buzz Lightyear!
Lightyear was released in theaters in June and while it didn’t reach box office expectations, many still adore the characters and storyline. And if you didn’t get a chance to see it in theatres, it’s now available on Disney+! If you’re looking to bring Buzz into your everyday life, now you can get Lightyear stamps!
Your chance to watch a brand NEW Pixar movie without having to leave the comfort of your couch has finally arrived.
Buzz with a Laser Blade!
While there are already a whole bunch of awesome things to watch on Disney+, and new shows arriving this month, Pixar’s newest film has officially made it to the service and we’re sharing all the details.
Buckle up friends, there are a lot of changes coming to Disney World soon and we’ve got ALL the details.
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A new car locator app feature is now LIVE, MagicBand+ is coming sooner than you know it, and a restaurant is being transformed in Disney World. There’s a lot going on and a lot to keep track of. But don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need to know about all the biggest Disney news stories from the last week right here!
Are you a Disney+ subscriber?
Hollywood Studios is ready for “Lightyear!”
If you’re like us, you probably are, and you’ve been enjoying all those amazing Star Wars movies and TV shows, classic Disney movies, Marvel shows and movies, and more! There’s just so much to watch! But you might want to know when the most recently released Disney movie will arrive on the service. Well, now, we’ve got an answer!
It’s no secret that Disney loves a good superhero origin story.
Buzz Lightyear
We recently got to see how one beloved Galactic Hero got his start in Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear, and got to meet some adorable new characters along the way. The film didn’t do quite as well as expected on opening weekend, and a lot of talk has surrounded Disney’s decision to not include Tim Allen (who originally voiced Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story movies) in it. Allen recently commented on the matter for the first time, and now, another Toy Story actor has spoken up.
We’re still waiting on a launch date for an exciting new service — MagicBand+!
MagicBand+
MagicBand+ will give guests the classic MagicBand functionality, as well as new experiences, like the ability to interact with 50th-Anniversary statues, or the opportunity to become a Bounty Hunter in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! But, if you’re not looking to upgrade to MagicBand+ when it releases, that’s totally fine! Your classic MagicBand will still work around Disney World. So, if you’re looking to add a new, exclusive classic MagicBand to your collection, or just distract yourself from the fact that we’re still waiting on MagicBand+ news, check out the new MagicBands we found in EPCOT today!
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