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Disney’s earnings dived in the second quarter, including a 58 percent drop in operating incomes tied to its shuttered theme parks and cruise ships, the Mouse House said on Tuesday. The Burbank, Calif. company said that coronavirus pandemic closures, which has also delayed its summer blockbusters, have squeezed its second-quarter earnings to 60 cents a …
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Wall Street is bracing for the worst when Disney reports second-quarter results on Tuesday afternoon. The Mouse House has taken a particularly hard hit during the pandemic with the majority of its business — theme parks, vacation resorts, movie production, cruises, live sporting events — being ground to a halt. Wall Street analysts are anticipating …
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We could all use some of the force right now. “Star Wars” has released a heartstring-tugging new video montage celebrating the franchise’s holiday — with a not-so-subtle message in light of the coronavirus pandemic that might just restore your faith in the galaxy. “Star Wars” Day began as an unofficial fan meme, occurring annually on …
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May the Force be “Jojo.” Taika Waititi, the director and screenwriter of 2019’s “Jojo Rabbit,” will direct a new “Star Wars” film, Disney said Monday. The plan is for the yet untitled flick to be shown in theaters. But with not only the release of films, but also production schedules, upended by the coronavirus pandemic, …
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The Clone War is over. The animated television show that started back in 2008 is set to end May 4th — or as some Star Wars fans call it, Star Wars Day. Set between Episode II and Episode III, the animated television show started as a reboot of the 2003 show of the same title. …
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Disney wants fans to be their guest again during the coronavirus quarantine. After the success of the “Disney Family Singalong” on April 16, which drew more than 10 million viewers, ABC announced Wednesday a Mother’s Day followup special, “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.” Ryan Seacrest will host the show starting at 7 p.m. ET …
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The happiest place on Earth may have an easier time reopening than the most magical place on Earth after the coronavirus pandemic ends. One analyst is suggesting that when the two Disney theme parks in America eventually reopen, they will be facing different challenges based largely on their guests’ state of origin — and Disney …
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May this failure be with you. Disney faced ruthless backlash on Twitter this week as it hyped up the popular annual “Star Wars” hashtag “#MayThe4th” — while also appearing to claim the right to use any tweets using the tag — a riff on the line “May the Force be with you.” “Celebrate the Saga! …
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Charlie Ergen’s satellite TV company is calling foul on Disney for making it pay for ESPN at a time when there is no live sports programming, The Post has learned. Ergen’s Dish Network, the nation’s fourth largest TV provider, is pushing for refunds that it says it will pass along to its roughly 12 million …
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“Mary Poppins” wouldn’t have been the same without the iconic umbrella used by Mary (Julie Andrews) in the 1964 movie. You’ll see that umbrella, and much more, in “Prop Culture,” an eight-part Disney+ docuseries hosted by producer/film historian/prop collector Dan Lanigan. In the series, premiering Friday, Lanigan goes behind the scenes of acclaimed Disney films …
Disney’s earnings dived in the second quarter, including a 58 percent drop in operating incomes tied to its shuttered theme parks and cruise ships, the Mouse House said on Tuesday. The Burbank, Calif. company said that coronavirus pandemic closures, which has also delayed its summer blockbusters, have squeezed its second-quarter earnings to 60 cents a …
