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There have been few attempts at a Muppets reboot over the last 40 years, but none of the shows - like Muppets Tonight from the '90s or The Muppets from the 2010s - really recaptured the zany, put-on-a-show mayhem of the original The Muppet Show, which aired from 1974 - 1981. But Seth Rogen and director Alex Timbers had the good idea, for The Muppet Show's 50th anniversary, to just bring back the Vaudeville-inspired original instead of reinventing Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and the rest of the gang for our social media age.

Disney is facing some "international visitation headwinds" at its parks in the US, which include Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, the Walt Disney Company said in its first-quarter earnings report on Monday. Despite the slowdown in international visitors, the company reported growth in its experiences segment, with visitation at its domestic parks up 1% in the most recent quarter.

Walt Disney ( NYSE:DIS), the long-standing theme park behemoth that's now a streaming service contender, just released its latest round of quarterly data. Usually Disney stock isn't particularly volatile, but Monday's share-price action brought surprises and a bit of whiplash. It's been a major challenge for Disney's streaming service, Disney+, to keep up with competitors like Netflix ( NASDAQ:NFLX). Furthermore, after the film Snow White bombed at the box office last year, investors may wonder whether Disney has lost its magic touch in the mid-2020s.

A man fell asleep underneath an oak tree in Placerita Canyon, in what's now the Newhall area of Santa Clarita. As he slept, he dreamed of finding gold. When Francisco López awoke, he pulled up wild onions growing nearby and discovered gold clinging to their roots. The legend is real - or at least parts of it. We'll never know if López really dreamed of gold, but we know he found it and that it was the first recorded discovery of gold in the state.

Darth Maul, the beloved, sometimes spider-legged former Sith Lord first introduced in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, is officially getting his own animated spin-off on April 6, 2026, based on a new teaser trailer published by Disney. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was originally announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2025, and is set after Maul's arc in Star Wars: The Clone Wars but before his appearance in Star Wars: Rebels.

If you purchased shares The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE:DIS) around 11 years ago, you might not have a heck of a lot to show for your investment. Undoubtedly, the stock is pretty much going for prices it went for just over a decade ago. And while it's been a real test of investor patience, it's clear that Disney shares have been a trap for many years,

The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will now turn to Dave Filoni to steer "Star Wars," as president and chief creative officer, into its sixth decade and beyond. Filoni, who served as the chief commercial officer of Lucasfilm, will inherit the mantle of one of the movies marquee franchises, alongside Lynwen Brennan, president and general manager of Lucasfilm's businesses, who will serve as co-president.

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement to resolve allegations it violated child privacy laws, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. A federal court order in the case involving Disney Worldwide Services Inc and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC also bars Disney from operating on YouTube in a manner that violates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, the department said.

Disney better have a lot of protein ready at crafty. Their hunkiest villain is getting his own live-action spin-off. A movie based on Beauty and the Beast's signature egg lover, Gaston, is in early development at Disney, according to . Reportedly, the movie will have "swashbuckling" tones, with a new actor playing Gaston, replacing Luke Evans, who starred as the arrogant beefcake in the 2017 live-action version opposite Emma Watson.

Like many kids, my 3-year-old loves all things Disney. Before it was the movies, it was the songs and books, but now she also has discovered the joy of a cozy movie night. (And, of course, the joy of watching the same 30 minutes of Moana 500 times.) She also just happens to be one of the most fun people in the whole world to watch movies with and also generally just do anything with.

Meta revealed that Disney+ was coming to its Quest headsets earlier this year during its Connect event. Now, the streaming app and its vast catalog are finally available to Meta's VR users in the United States. Meta recently overhauled the Quest's entertainment experience with a new Horizon TV hub that brings its streaming features into one place. Horizon TV also added support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound, both of which Disney+ subscribers can now take advantage of.

During the holiday campaign, Stitch has already stopped by so many cities with his festive mischief. He brought the Disney Holiday Magic Tour to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. With his ice skates, Stitch rolled into the Disney On Ice pre-show in Minneapolis, MN and he also spread cheer in Detroit, MI by giving children some gifts. He even surprised guests at the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for an exclusive screening of the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie "Zootopia 2."

The three-year deal includes more than 200 characters from across Walt Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars; Mufasa to the Mandalorian, Buzz Lightyear to Black Panther. According to a statement announcing the deal, "The agreement does not include any talent likenesses or voices." This means that while you might see Elsa building an icy Death Star, you definitely won't hear voice actor Idina Menzel singing about how Princess Leia needs to let it go.

LOS ANGELES -- Jimmy Kimmel has agreed on a new, one-year deal with The Walt Disney Company that will keep his award-winning show on ABC until at least May of 2027. The 58-year-old late night host announced the news to his staff on Monday. His current contract for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" expires in May of next year.