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The partnership will see all proceeds from the screening go to MediCinema, a charity organisation that helps seriously ill children and adults enjoy a shared cinema experience together.
Read More »Disney’s $71bn takeover bid for Fox gets nod from shareholders
The approval now brings the merger with Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomeration one step closer to completion.
Read More »Flair details major marketing push for Disney’s Puppy Dog Pals toy line
The collection officially launches at the end of July and will be supported by TV, YouTube Kids pre-roll, kids’ press, an interactive microsite campaign with Tiny Pop, social media outreach and campaign with influencers.
Read More »Disney and Pixar’s Incredibles 2 sets records as biggest ever launch for animated film
The sequel to the 2004 adventures has trounced the previous holder of the title – Pixar’s Finding Dory ($135 million) – and has also become the eighth biggest opening of all time.
Read More »Avenged Sevenfold: Disney’s Mike Stagg talks the bold new dawn for Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
The much-anticipated movie event has hit cinemas and is breaking as many box office records as it is breaking hearts. We sat down with Disney's Mike Stagg to learn more about the licensing plans for this epic title.
Read More »‘We merchandised The Last Jedi too early,’ says Hasbro’s Brian Goldner as movie toy sales fall short
The firm has adapted its strategy, launching Solo: A Star Wars Story merch only one month ahead of the next movie
Read More »UK’s Tech Will Save Us scores $4.2m funding as it prepares Disney Marvel tech-infused toy line
The collaboration will see the development of a Marvel Avengers themed kit inviting children to help the superheroes complete secret missions. Children will learn to conquer basic electronics through story-led missions.
Read More »Disney kicks off 90 years of Mickey Mouse global celebrations this month
This year sees The Walt Disney Company celebrate the milestone anniversary year since Mickey Mouse’s big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on November 18th 1928.
Read More »Disney finalises deal to acquire 21st Century Fox
The sale of 21st Century Fox will include stakes in Sky in the UK and Hollywood film studio as tycoon focuses on Fox News and newspapers.
Read More »Hasbro and Disney Princess bring magic to independent retailers
The Disney Princess takeover will roll out across 245 independent toy stores in the UK.
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