In very sad news Dave Smith, Disney legend and Disney Archives founder has passed away at the age of 78. Mr. Smith dedicated his nearly 40 year career at The Walt Disney Company to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks, and beyond. Dave was named a Disney
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Oscar Nominee and SAG Winner Black Panther Returning to Theaters
Disney has announced that in celebration of Black History Month, award-winning film Black Panther will return to theaters for a limited engagement. The hit Marvel film recently received a Screen Actors Guild award for Best Ensemble and is nominated for multiple Academy Awards including Best Picture. At select AMC Theaters
Disney and Fox Nab a Combined 37 Oscar Nominations
Earlier this week the 2019 Academy Awards nominations were released after what has already been a widely talked about show. After all of the announcements were made, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm received a total of 17 nominations, and 21st Century Fox received 20 nominations. Combined, the two studios totaled 37 nominations setting
Week in Review From all Around Disney Parks and Disney Cruise
It has been a busy week here at Chip and Co! Chip went on the first Marvel Day at Sea of the year on the Disney Magic, Mickey Ice Cream Bars became avalible at some local grocery stores, Figment is going to be the new face on the next Annual Passholder
After a Significant Year Disney CEO Bob Iger Receives a Pay Raise
Disney CEO, Bob Iger has received a pay raise to his annual salary. The Walt Disney Company revealed in the SEC filing this past Friday Iger’s salary was up 80 percent to $65.6 million. Other executives salaries were also reported. CFO Christine McCarthy collected earnings totaling $11.8 million, general counsel Alan Braverman earned $10.4
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Cast and Crew Celebrate the Film All Over the Globe
Have you had a chance to see Mary Poppins Returns yet? No, neither have I! That’s ok, because thanks to D23.com, we can enjoy some of the celebrations taking place as the cast holidays around the world to promote the film! Take a peek at some of the images as our
Avengers Endgame Trailer Breaks Viewing Records
Avengers Endgame Trailer Breaks Viewing Records! The Avengers Endgame trailer was released yesterday and has all of the internet buzzing with speculation on what the future is for our beloved super squad. Will Tony be lost forever in space? Will Ant-Man be part of a huge rescue? Is it possible that
Disney Shareholders Raise the Bar for Chief Executive Bob Iger
Disney Shareholders Raise the Bar for Chief Executive Bob Iger. The Walt Disney Company has raised the bar for Chief Executive, Bob Iger, in order to win his bonus. Disney has announced Monday, after shareholder push back, that more rigorous benchmarks are required for Iger. Iger was slated to collect
Karey Burke Tapped as Next President of ABC Entertainment
Karey Burke, current head of Freeform original programming development, has been named president of ABC Entertainment, after the decision by Channing Dungey to step down from the role. Ms. Burke will be responsible for all development, programming, casting, marketing, business affairs and scheduling operations for ABC prime time and late-night.
Jimmy Kimmel Receives Cares Award
Every year thousands of children in critical condition are seen at Children’s Hospital Los Angelas (CHILA) including Billy Kimmel (the son of late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel) who suffered from a rare congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia. In 2017 Billy received open heart surgery
Bob Iger Dedicates Disney Murals at Children’s Hospital
A series of Disney murals at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa was recently dedicated by The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO, Bob Iger. The Disney murals line the hallway to the Pediatric Emergency room located within the hospital. Over 100 of Disney’s animated characters are featured in
Blank Children’s Hospital Disney Themed Murals Dedicated by Bob Iger
Blank Children’s Hospital Disney themed murals are adding a bit of magic for pediatric patients and their visitors. The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger made a trip to Des Moines, Iowa recently to visit the Blank Children’s Hospital. While there he dedicated a series of Disney themed murals that will
Andy Bird Stepping Down As Chairman of Walt Disney International
Earlier this week, The Walt Disney Company shared the news that International Chairman Andy Bird would be leaving the company as part of a restructuring. Bird (seen second from the right above) joined Disney 14 years ago after spending time at Time Warner and was pivotal in helping Disney expand its reach
Bob Iger Gets a Huge Pay Raise
According to Institutional Shareholder Services, an advisory firm estimates that Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company could earn as much as $423M over the next four years. But he would need to hit some performance goals set in his compensation packages. That would make Iger the 12th-highest paid
