30 Years of The Lion King’s Enduring Legacy at Disney
30 years ago, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘The Lion King’ roared into movie theaters on its way to becoming one of the most successful franchises of all time.
Today, the beloved story continues with the release ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ in theaters worldwide. Take a closer look at the kingdom that’s been built across live theater, streaming, experiences, and more.
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How the Power of ‘Moana’ Extends Across The Walt Disney Company
The popularity of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana" goes far beyond her onscreen appearances. See why the creative forces behind the franchise believe there’s no story quite like "Moana" and no company quite like Disney.
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An Inside Look at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa® — held August 9, 10, and 11 this year — is a celebration of all things Disney. It’s the ultimate Disney fan event uniting everything that makes Disney so dynamic — cutting-edge theme parks, innovative technologies, timeless stories with unforgettable characters, and a new crop of Disney Legends.
“What makes D23 so unique is that it is something that only Disney can do,” Michael Vargo, Head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, said.
Kevin Feige and Shawn Levy on "Deadpool & Wolverine"
“The secret to integrating Deadpool into the Disney company is to let Deadpool be Deadpool,” Kevin Feige, Producer and President, Marvel Studios, said when discussing the studio’s latest film opening this weekend, "Deadpool & Wolverine".
For ‘626’ Day, Watch How this Disney Animator Helped Create Stitch from ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Wednesday is June 26, or “626” Day, which celebrates Stitch from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Lilo & Stitch, the cute yet bonkers galactic character that is given the experiment number 626.
In the video below, Alex Kupershmidt, the lead animator on Stitch, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the team crafted the character, how hand-drawn animation informs technical animation, and how animation fundamentals from Disney Animation classics — like Pinocchio and Fantasia — still guide his animation process.
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The Walt Disney Company celebrates the 10th anniversary of beloved Frozen film with 10-week countdown featuring surprises worth melting for: https://bit.ly/451O8SE
Bob Iger’s 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting Remarks
During the 2023 annual shareholder meeting earlier today, investors heard an update from Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger, where he talked about his vision and priorities for the company now and into the future. He also acknowledged Disney’s important 100-year legacy of unparalleled storytelling and experiences, noting the powerful connection that fans and families have formed with our content and characters over the past century.
“Our stories have transcended generations and geographies. They’ve stood the test of time. And they’ve lived on and been reimagined through innovative new technologies and new generations of storytellers,” Iger said in remarks from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. “As we build on 100 years of creativity and forge a path into the future, I am confident that Disney’s brightest days are yet to come.”
Disney100 Special Look
The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary on October 16, 2023, and throughout the year, will celebrate the fans and storytellers who have sparked the joy and magic that is Disney over the last 100 years. Today, Disney honors those fans and creators with a special commercial debuting during Super Bowl LVII that spotlights 100 years of unrivaled storytelling and innovation: bit.ly/3YrCg9Z
Disney Delivers Joy to Children’s Hospitals Across the Globe in 2023
The Walt Disney Company will continue to deliver joy to children's hospitals across the globe in 2023 by expanding access to innovative programs such as mobile movie theaters, complimentary content access, additional character-themed hospital wear, special deliveries, and in-hospital installations: https://bit.ly/3HoYvGk