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Disney World reopens as U.S. virus death toll surges
The state of Florida is one of the hardest-hit by a new wave of cases and deaths in the US

Kaepernick teams with Disney for racial injustice programs
The Walt Disney Company announces the multi-project deal to 'explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity'

Disney delays 'Mulan' release again as virus cases surge
Disney says it has pushed back the release of 'Mulan' to August

Broadway smash 'Hamilton' comes to Disney+ amid US reckoning on racism
The filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical will be premiering on Disney's streaming platform in July 2020

Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set
California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'

NBA in 'exploratory' talks to restart season at Disney in Florida
The Disney complex features 3 arenas and 24,000 hotel rooms that would allow the NBA to restart in a closed-door environment

'Percy Jackson' live-action series heading to Disney+
Author Rick Riordan announces that a 'faithful on-screen adaptation of Percy Jackson's world' will be coming to the streaming platform

'Hamilton' to be available for streaming on Disney+
Disney, however, has yet to announce when the service will be available in the Philippines

Female-centric 'Star Wars' series in works – reports
Hollywood reports say that the upcoming TV series for Disney+ will be a 'female-driven action thriller' with martial arts elements set in an alternate 'Star Wars' timeline

Disney delays Marvel blockbusters but hopes for summer 'Mulan' launch
Disney delays the releases of Marvel films 'Black Widow,' 'The Eternals,' and 'Thor 4' but still pushes for a July 2020 launch for 'Mulan,' despite the coronavirus pandemic

Meghan Markle to begin new life by narrating Disney elephant film
The Disney documentary follows a family of elephants as they cross Africa's Kalahari Desert

'Let it go!' Disney streams to virus-stricken Europe
The platform will start streaming in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Britain on March 24

Disney postpones ‘Black Widow’ Philippine release
The film was set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on April 29

Disney closes U.S. and Paris theme parks, delays film releases over coronavirus
Disney's giant theme parks in Florida, California, and Paris will be shut at least until the end of March

'A Quiet Place 2,' 'Mulan' releases delayed over coronavirus outbreak
The theatrical releases of the two blockbuster films will be postponed indefinitely

WATCH: Disney releases official trailer for 'Artemis Fowl'
The film adaptation of Eoin Colfer's fantasy YA novel is set for a May 27 release

Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO
Chief Bob Iger is handing off his top executive post to 27-year veteran of Disney Bob Chapek, effective immediately

LOOK: Disney unveils princess-themed wedding gowns
And they last well beyond midnight, for sure

Walt Disney Co. results lifted by 'Star Wars,' 'Frozen'
Aside from 'Star Wars' and 'Frozen,' the company also had a strong 1st quarter thanks to the launch of Disney ++

More Baby Yoda? 'Mandalorian' back in October as spin-offs mulled
Disney is ramping up Baby Yoda content with season two of 'Mandalorian' in October and 'potential spin-offs' in the works

Disney drops 'Fox' name from 20th Century film studio – reports
The entertainment conglomerate last year acquire most of the assets of 21st Century Fox group, including the film house, while former owner Rupert Murdoch and his shareholders kept several TV channels

Global box office has biggest year ever thanks to Disney hits
Theaters around the world take in an all-time record of $42.5 billion in 2019, thanks to Disney's mega-hits 'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Frozen 2,' and 'The Lion King,' among others

'Star Wars' TV series 'Mandalorian' confirmed for season 2
The show hits Fall of 2020

WATCH: How to skate your way to Disney on Ice
Rappler Hustle gives you a glimpse on how you can fulfill your dreams of becoming a Disney of Ice figure skater

Inside the industry: Discovering Disney on Ice magic
Find out what it takes to be part of the Disney on Ice spectacle with figure skater Jules Alpe

WATCH: The ‘Mulan’ full trailer is here, and it looks like a sweeping historical epic
The upcoming film is shaping up to be quite different from the animated original

Best friends forever: Adam Lamberg joins Hilary Duff in new 'Lizzie McGuire' series
Welcome back, Gordo!

Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel get Hollywood stars
Queen Elsa and Princess Anna of 'Frozen' finally receive their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Disney dream job: What it's like to work behind-the-scenes of 'Frozen 2'
What does it take to create a Disney animated film from start to finish? Rappler talks to 'Frozen 2' Head of Story, Normand Lemay

New songs, new characters: What to expect from 'Frozen 2'
Rappler talks to Disney's Head of Story for 'Frozen 2'

'Jaw-dropping' start: Disney+ signs up 10 million subscribers on first day
Streaming service Disney+ obtains 10 million sign ups just after going live on Tuesday across the US, Canada, and Netherlands

'Historic' Disney+ streaming launch marred by glitches
At least 8,000 reports recorded by Downdetector as Disney+ rolls out in the US and Canada
Let it go? Disney thaws 'Frozen' for blockbuster sequel
Queen Elsa and Princess Anna return in 'Frozen II', which explores the royal family's backstory

As 'streaming wars' rage, social networks create own TV series
Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat are investing in original programs to stream in their platforms

Moana, Coco banner 2019 Disney On Ice in Manila
Watch your Disney favorites come to life on ice!

The rest of the McGuire family is coming back for new ’Lizzie McGuire’ series
Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas are reprising their roles in the revival of the hit Disney Channel series from the early 2000s

Disney is finally doing a Southeast Asian story with ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Filipino-Canadian actress Cassie Steele is headlining the cast, which also includes Awkwafina

LIST: Disney's big announcements at the D23 expo 2019
From new 'Star Wars' and Marvel series, to revivals of 2000s-era classics, here's what we can expect from Disney in the next few years

'High School Musical' gets revival TV series on Disney+
Wildcats, are you ready for the start of something new? Check out the first trailer here!

WATCH: 'The Mandalorian' is a gunslinging warrior in first trailer
Pedro Pascal plays 'The Mandalorian' on Star Wars' first live-action TV series

'Lizzie McGuire' is returning – and she's all grown up
Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of!

Disney+ streaming service gets international launch date
Disney+ finally heads to screens around the world late 2019

Disney to reboot 'Home Alone' for Disney+
Also heading to Disney's upcoming streaming platform are reboots of 'Night at the Museum' and 'Cheaper by the Dozen'

Russi Taylor, voice of Minnie Mouse, dies at 75
'Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,' says Walt Disney Company chairman Bob Iger

Malaysian firm settles theme park battle with Disney, Fox
Malaysian casino operator Genting is renaming 'Fox World' and will be allowed to use certain Fox intellectual properties

'Avengers: Endgame' breaks all-time box office record
(UPDATED) 'Endgame' has officially surpassed James Cameron's 'Avatar'

Disney's 3D 'Lion King' sends animation roaring forward
Expectations are sky-high for the film about young lion cub Simba avenging his father's death to emulate the commercial success of 'The Jungle Book', 'Beauty and the Beast', and 'Aladdin'

WATCH: First teaser for the 'Mulan' live action remake
No singing here – but we're not complaining

Disney star Cameron Boyce dies at 20
A spokesperson for Cameron Boyce's family says the actor passed away in his sleep due to a seizure

Disneyland to put up Marvel theme park
Disneyland's upcoming Marvel attraction will reportedly cost more than $14 million to make
