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D23 News: Disney Announces Live-Action Movie Slate at the D23 Expo

At last weekend's D23 Expo the upcoming film slates for Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm were presented. Some of the films highlighted in the presentation included Star Wars: The Last Jedi, A Wrinkle in Time, Avengers: Infinity War, and more!

Star Wars Land Updates from D23: Destination D

Yesterday we told you about the exciting updates on Pandora - The World of Avatar coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom and today we have news about the new Star Wars-themed land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Wars: Force For Change Announces Latest Charity Campaign

Star Wars: Force For Change, the charitable initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm, has announced its next charitable campaign. Teaming up with eBay Giving Works, Star Wars: Force For Change is auctioning off plaster Stormtrooper helmet replicas decorated by artists from around the world.

Disney Unveils Collectible Shareholder Certificate

The Walt Disney Company stopped issuing paper stock certificates to shareholders back in 2013, but the company has recently unveiled an all-new collectible shareholder certificate.

This new collectible certificate celebrates 90 years of The Walt Disney Company and is only available to current shareholders.

Tickets on Sale Now for 2015 D23 Expo

Tickets are on sale for the 2015 D23 Expo which will take place August 14-16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The D23 Expo is the largest Disney fan event in the world, celebrating all facets of Disney entertainment including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Consumer Products, Disney media networks, and Disney Interactive.

In 2013 more than 65,000 Disney fans gathered for the third annual D23 Expo.

The Walt Disney Company Releases Fiscal Third Quarter Report and Announces ‘Star Wars’ News

The Walt Disney Company recently announced the fiscal third quarter earnings report, but perhaps more interesting than the numbers was the Star Wars news mentioned during the conference call.

Let's talk about the fiscal report first.

The company's Parks and Resorts division had another successful quarter with an 8 percent increase in revenue to $4 billion and a 23 percent increase in operating income to $848 million.

Disney’s Accelerator Program Announces Startup Participants

Disney recently announced the 11 startup companies selected to participate in the Disney Accelerator program.

The Disney Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is a first-of-its-kind program for The Walt Disney Company that is connecting innovative companies with Disney, and giving them access to the creative expertise and resources needed to help them develop new entertainment experiences and products.

‘Fortune’ Magazine Names Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger A Tech Visionary

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger has been named a "Top Tech Visionary" by Fortune Magazine.

The list, "Fortune 500: Top Tech Visionary", also featured some of the most innovative and visionary technology leaders such as Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Larry Page, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Apple's SVP of Retail and Online Stores Angela Ahrendts.

The Walt Disney Company Launches Disney Accelerator Program for Startups

The Walt Disney Company is launching a mentorship and investment programs for startup companies.

The Disney Accelerator is a three month long program that offers startups the chance to collaborate with mentors including Bob Iger, the chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company in addition to leaders from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ESPN, ABC, and more.

Disney Parks & Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs Comments on ‘Star Wars’ Rumors

We've all heard the 'Star Wars' rumors floating about the galaxy recently - that Disney is building Star Wars Land at Hollywood Studios, that there is going to be a Mos Eisely-themed restaurant in the area, and that Star Tours could get an overhaul in connection with the project.

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End Of The Year Marvel & Star Wars Wrap Up

Slowly coming to the middle of October and news for Marvel and Star Wars is trickling out of the House of Mouse. With two huge movies coming nearly back to back, the growing focus will be on these two new properties. In case you haven't seen anything on these two movies, let's take a quick look at each one.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Storms Into Theaters Nationwide

It's finally here! After months and months of conjecture and guessing, Star Wars: The Force Awakens released midnight on Thursday night. And let me tell you that this movie didn't disappoint. But I get ahead of myself, let's take a step back and look at the worldwide premiere.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Launches New 360 Facebook Experience

Facebook created some serious Star Wars buzz this week as they rolled out brand new 360-degree videos in the News Feeds. Disney and Lucasfilm were part of the exciting new feature launch as they debuted an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie STAR WARS: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

Star Wars Insanity! There, I said it. Star Wars fans all over the globe have begun to loose their minds as the very first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars movie has released. In case you haven't been bombarded by it on TV, Movie, or internet... you can watch it here.

Bob Iger to Remain Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Through June 30, 2018

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has extended the contract of Chairman and CEO Bob Iger through June 30, 2018.

Iger has been at the helm of The Walt Disney Company since 2005.

Under Iger's leadership Disney has acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. The company has also seen an expansion of its parks and resorts around the world, including the opening next year of Shanghai Disneyland.