Update: Sadly, Disney has restricted the video on youtube by setting it private. I hope they make it public again soon. In the meantime. Check out these other “Let it Go” covers we’ve posted on The Disney Blog Magic Kingdom Ragtime Pianist Jimmy Fallon and… Read More »Downtown Disney musicians impromptu, soulful video of “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen
Disney is betting big on Star Wars Rebels, a new animated series coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD, to fill the gap between now and the debut of Star Wars Episode VII. Today they released a new “collage” poster (above) and details of an… Read More »Star Wars Rebels’ Chopper Droid in Real Life
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Lights, camera, action! This statue of a cameraman is really the forgotten icon of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The statue marks the spot where the park’s dedication plaque now resides.
Many people overlook the second plaque in the area. The one dedicating the “Cameraman” statue itself. It features a quote from Walt Disney himself, “Movies are a medium of expression like a symphony orchestra… or a painters brush and canvas.”
The fantastical “Alice in Wonderland” Cheshire Cat inspired t-shirt design of “Inside Wonderland” by Harantula is today’s featured T-shirt on TeeFury. Like all TeeFury featured shirts, it’s only available for 24 hours at the price of $11. With a deal like that you can’t afford… Read More »Cheshire Cat T-Shirt is Today’s TeeFury Selection
Last week we wrote about the disturbance in the Force that marked the transition of StarWars.com from its legacy login system to Disney ID. Of course, if you already have a Disney ID, this means your login will now work at StarWars.com. So that’s a… Read More »New StarWars.com upgrades interactive experiences
Did you know the Fleur de Lis is the icon of New Orleans? When you follow Princess Tiana’s magic trip through the bayou, you could win a “Princess and the Frog”-inspired trip to the crescent city itself. The friendly folks in NOLA have even created… Read More »Follow The Princess and the Frog to New Orleans in Disney Contest
Entertainment News has a new exclusive Funko Pop! Vinyl figure of Olaf from Disney’s Frozen and he’s covered in glitter. Last month we highlighted the complete set of Funko Pop! Vinyl Disney Frozen figures, but this one has just been made available for pre-order. According… Read More »Limited Edition Funko Frozen Glitter Olaf Pop! Vinyl Figure
The Walt Disney Company has finally selected the 11 startup companies that will participate in the first Disney Accelerator, a special mentorship and investment program. The program consists of a fifteen-week immersive program which gives companies access to mentorship from top Disney executives, up to $120,000 in investment capital to develop their companies as well as special access to resources from across The Walt Disney Company.
The selected companies represent a diverse cross-section of technology-driven media and entertainment from many different geographies. Some are focused on play, a few of marketing, and a few just want to make your life easier.
“With Disney Accelerator we are now bringing the creativity and imagination of Disney to early stage startups in a way we have never done before,” said Kevin A. Mayer, executive vice president, Corporate Strategy and Business Development, The Walt Disney Company. “We are thrilled by the response we’ve received and the high caliber of applicants to the program and we look forward to sharing our knowledge with this excellent group of creative entrepreneurs and really making a difference with these start-up companies.”
To kick off the program, participating companies will meet with various mentors including Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger, and leaders from Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ABC, ESPN and Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as other entertainment industry leaders, investors, and Techstars’ extensive network of technology mentors.
Selected companies will develop mentorship relationships based on expertise, interest and background. Participating companies will meet with mentors regularly and work together to build and expand business plans, product launches, marketing campaigns, and formulate long-term strategies. The program culminates with a Demo Day in October, where each team will present their company to industry leaders, Disney executives, and the entrepreneurial community.
The list of 11 companies selected to participate in the Disney Accelerator program are below the jump:
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