Disney's Hollywood Studios

DNEG Fortifies Leadership Team in Sydney, Hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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    DNEG hires Alaric McAusland as Managing Director for the studio's recently announced new location in Sydney, Australia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Throughout his career, McAusland has held significant entertainment industry leadership roles in both Australia and the United States.
  • McAusland has also served as Managing Director of Deluxe Entertainment Service Group Australia and is a past Chair of Ausfilm.
  • I am delighted to welcome Alaric onboard to lead our new DNEG Sydney team, said Merzin Tavaria, President Global Production and Operations, DNEG.

Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I Airplane Makes its West Coast Return for D23 Expo 2022

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Walt Disneys Grumman Gulfstream I plane is making a cross-country journey to Anaheim, California, where it will be on display for fans attending the sold-out D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa from September 9 through 11.

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  • Walt Disneys Grumman Gulfstream I plane is making a cross-country journey to Anaheim, California, where it will be on display for fans attending the sold-out D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa from September 9 through 11.
  • The exhibit will highlight the history of the planealso known as The Mouseand showcase its significance in The Walt Disney Companys history.
  • In 1963, Walt acquired the iconic Gulfstream that would come to be known as The Mouse.
  • For D23 Expo images, logos, press releases, and the official media credential application, please visit D23ExpoPress.com .

A Boy, A Wish and A Miracle: Walt Disney World Resort, Give Kids The World Village Deliver Holiday Magic

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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It took an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort at the age of six for the Star Wars super fan to speak his very first words.

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  • It took an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World Resort at the age of six for the Star Wars super fan to speak his very first words.
  • Gavin's seizures continued daily, upending every aspect of the family's lives until a visit this past March to Give Kids The World Village changed everything.
  • And to make the experience extra special, Walt Disney World Resort arranged for a memorable day at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.
  • Give Kids The World Village is located at 210 South Bass Road in Kissimmee, Florida.

Adventure to the Edge of the Galaxy in The Sims™ 4 Star Wars™: Journey to Batuu Game Pack

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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    The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu Game Pack (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu is set on the remote planet on the edge of Outer Rim territories, inspired by Star Wars: Galaxys Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.
  • Were such big Star Wars fans, and set out to create an authentic and immersive Star Wars experience for players that also embodies the self-expression and deep storytelling possibilities with The Sims.
  • The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu Game Pack is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and will be available for $19.99.
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Orlando's 30 New Additions for 2020

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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The first-ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, "Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway," will also open at Disney's Hollywood Studios March 4, 2020.

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  • The first-ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, "Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway," will also open at Disney's Hollywood Studios March 4, 2020.
  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventureopens in summer 2020, shrinking guests to the size of Chef Remy and racing them through Gusteau's restaurant on a wild adventure.
  • La Crperie de Paris, a new restaurant located in the France pavilion at Epcot, debuting in summer 2020, offering both table and quick-service crepe options.
  • The Bourne Stuntacular, a cutting-edge live-action stunt show based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster Bourne films, will debut in spring 2020 at Universal Studios Florida.

Panasonic Collaborates with Disney on First-of-Its-Kind Attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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As the Official Projection Technology of the Walt Disney WorldResort and DisneylandResort, Panasonic continues its collaboration with Disney, resulting in a new benchmark for immersive experiences.

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  • As the Official Projection Technology of the Walt Disney WorldResort and DisneylandResort, Panasonic continues its collaboration with Disney, resulting in a new benchmark for immersive experiences.
  • "Working with Disney, we developed and designed a Panasonic 4K visual technology solution that helps Disney seamlessly integrate physical and visual elements throughout the entire experience."
  • "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences that we have ever created," said Paul Bailey,technical director, Walt Disney Imagineering.
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney WorldResort in Florida.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Makes Galactic Debut at Walt Disney World Resort

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance makes its public debut Dec. 5, 2019, inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, and at Disneyland Park in California on Jan. 17, 2020.

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  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance makes its public debut Dec. 5, 2019, inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida, and at Disneyland Park in California on Jan. 17, 2020.
  • "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance sets a new standard for what a theme park experience can be," Chapek said.
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most ambitious attractions ever created for a Disney park.
  • For more on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios, including high-resolution images and video, visit WDWNews.com.

Microsoft and The Walt Disney Studios to develop 'scene-to-screen' content workflows

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Friday, September 13, 2019
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REDMOND, Wash., and BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and The Walt Disney Studios today announced a five-year innovation partnership to pilot new ways to create, produce and distribute content on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

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  • REDMOND, Wash., and BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and The Walt Disney Studios today announced a five-year innovation partnership to pilot new ways to create, produce and distribute content on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
  • Through The Walt Disney Studios' StudioLAB, a technology hub designed to create and advance the future of storytelling with cutting-edge tools and methods, the companies will deliver cloud-based solutions to help accelerate innovation at The Walt Disney Studios for production and postproduction processes, or from "scene to screen."
  • "By moving many of our production and postproduction workflows to the cloud, we're optimistic that we can create content more quickly and efficiently around the world," said Jamie Voris, CTO, The Walt Disney Studios.
  • Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Panasonic Projection Technology Helps Disney Bring Inter-Galactic Adventures to Life at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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As the Official Projection Technology of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Panasonic's technology supportsDisney's ground-breaking new land, which allows guests to live their own Star Wars story like never before in a galaxy far, far away.

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  • As the Official Projection Technology of the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Panasonic's technology supportsDisney's ground-breaking new land, which allows guests to live their own Star Wars story like never before in a galaxy far, far away.
  • "Our collaboration helped Disney bring the incredible attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to life, so that guests can experience the universe of Star Wars in a whole new way."
  • For more than 20 years, Panasonic has collaborated with Disney as it has pushed the boundaries of storytelling and innovation.
  • Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is now open to the public at Disneyland Resort in California and at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate From Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2019

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 2325.

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  • The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 2325.
  • The Walt Disney Studios presents a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films.
  • Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo to celebrate its 25th anniversary with an exclusive concert.
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar will once again team up for an immersive animation experience at D23 Expo.