BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'ABBOTT ELEMENTARY' CREATOR AND STAR QUINTA BRUNSON TO RECEIVE PHILADELPHIA KEY TO THE CITY AS PART OF MURAL ARTS DEDICATION CEREMONY ABC, Mural Arts Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia announced today that Emmy(r) Award-winning "Abbott Elementary" showrunner, executive producer, writer and actress Quinta Brunson will headline a special event dedicating an   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * "If We Save the Sea, We Save Our World" David Attenborough OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH TO DEBUT JUNE 7 ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND STREAM GLOBALLY NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU ON WORLD OCEANS DAY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS TRAILER FOR LANDMARK DAVID ATTENBOROUGH DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE AND HE  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Buzzkill (5/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/24) THURSDAY, MAY 22 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Buzzkill" (801) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/26/24) Logline: The 118 team battles an "un-bee-lievable" emergency when a trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Origina  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Final Approach (5/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/10/24) THURSDAY, MAY 22 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Final Approach" (803) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/10/24) Logline: Athena's only chance of surviving and saving everyone on the flight is to attempt to land the plane before it crashes and call on the 118 for help. (TV-14, DLV) Watch episodes next day on Hul  more

BURBANK, California, May 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Seismic Shifts (5/15) (Season Finale) THURSDAY, MAY 15 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Seismic Shifts" (818) (Season Finale) Logline: The 118, still reeling from their recent loss, is dispatched to a mass casualty event after a high-rise apartment building collapses. Then, Athena and Chimney have to work together to save a familiar face. Watch episode  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: When the Boeing Gets Tough... (5/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/24) THURSDAY, MAY 22 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "When the Boeing Gets Tough..." (802) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/3/24) Logline: Athena is tasked with safely delivering a prisoner to testify on a high-profile case. Meanwhile, a light plane is hit by a swarm of bees and sent careening into a pas  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Adventure Awaits "Just Beyond Your Door" In New Go RVing Campaign Go RVing, the RV industry's dedicated marketing program, has launched its new campaign, "Just Beyond Your Door," inviting everyone to discover the unique joys and freedoms of RV travel. This initiative, developed with Go RVing's new creative agency BVK, and brought to life by Covert and Gemini Films, emphasizes th  more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3503 (5/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/8/24) SUNDAY, MAY 25 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3503" (3503) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/8/24) Logline: It's a week full of laughable birthday mishaps; DIY attempts lead to chaos, and wild animals cause all sorts of trouble for everyone. (TV-PG) Watch episodes next day   more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3504 (5/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/24) SUNDAY, MAY 25 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3504" (3504) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/27/24) Logline: It's the spooktacular Halloween episode, where folks are surprised by creepy decorations, enjoy laughs over amusing costumes, and celebrate the clumsiness of the seas  more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3510 (5/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/5/25) SUNDAY, MAY 25 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3510" (3510) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/5/25) Logline: This week, eight finalists go big or go home in a battle for the $100,000 prize. Then, magic trick snafus and a tribute to "35 years of weddings worth forgetting" create  more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3511 (5/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/25) SUNDAY, MAY 25 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3511" (3511) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/12/25) Logline: It's a night of silliness as teens hilariously ramble post-dental surgery, followed by a musical tribute to the tumultuous cat-dog relationship. Then, a mom discovers  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 817 (Disney Night #1) (5/11) SUNDAY, MAY 11 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT*- American Idol: "817 (Disney Night #1)" (817) Logline: "Disney Night" celebrates Mother's Day with special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 7 travel to Disneyland Resort and light up the stage with Disney classics as A  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 818 (Disney Night #2) (5/12) MONDAY, MAY 12 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "818 (Disney Night #2)" (818) Logline: "Disney Night" continues with heroes, villains and a special appearance by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Top 5 travel to Disneyland Resort and perform twice as America votes live for the three heading to the finale. (TV-PG, L) W  more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: SEASON FINALE - 819 (Grand Finale) - (5/18) SUNDAY, MAY 18 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/7:00-10:00 p.m. CDT/6:00-9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT*- American Idol: "819 (Grand Finale)" (819) (Season Finale) Logline: It's the grand finale! The Top 3 give their final performances in a star-studded night with music legends and top stars. Then, this yea  more

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release: * * * BFI AND BRITISH COUNCIL REVEAL 'GREAT 8' SHOWCASE FOR CANNES 2025 Filmmakers featuring in the GREAT 8 - Ashley Walters, Celyn Jones, Helen Walsh, Imran Perretta, Paul Wright, Rebekah Fortune, Stroma Cairns and Ted Evans Filmmaker headshots and film stills - https://bit.ly/dropboxCannesGreat8 LONDON - Tuesday 6 May 2025. The GREAT 8 showcase, which presents new UK feature films from some of the UK's  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown to confer honorary degrees on seven distinguished leaders at Commencement 2025 PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- During its Commencement and Reunion Weekend from May 23 to 25, Brown University will confer honorary doctorates on seven candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The candidates are: * Jon Batiste -- Award-winning musician * Allyson Felix -- Olympic gol  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 7 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on May 6, 2025: * * * By Popular Demand: Second Show Added for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Aug. 16 Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Due to popular demand, Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. has added a second show for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Tic  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #4: Roy Wood Jr., Brian Jordan Alvarez and Phoebe Robinson (5/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #4: Roy Wood Jr., Brian Jordan Alvarez and Phoebe Robinson" (304) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/25) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million gran  more

ORLANDO, Florida, May 2 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Creates Magic at Sea for Make-A-Wish Families ORLANDO, Florida (May 2, 2025) - As part of The Walt Disney Company's inaugural "Disney Week of Wishes" celebrating the company's 45-year relationship with Make-A-Wish, Disney Cruise Line granted some wishes at sea. Three Make-A-Wish children and their families had their wishes granted when they were invited to sail aboard the aptly named  more

FULLERTON, California, May 8 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Address Cal State Fullerton's Class of 2025 The Best-Selling Author Will Receive an Honorary Doctorate at a College of Humanities and Social Sciences Commencement Ceremony on May 21. Disney Legend, author and Cal State Fullerton alumna Martha Blanding will speak at a CSUF commencement ceremony for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Original Series Rabil's Places to Premiere June 4 on ESPN+ Watch Trailer ESPN today announced its newest ESPN Original Series Rabil's Places, presented by Lexus, will premiere June 4. Produced by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Words + Pictures, and Two Points Productions in partnership with ESPN, the 5-episode series follows Paul Rabil as he explores the rich   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Original Series Rabil's Places to Premiere June 4 on ESPN+ Watch Trailer ESPN today announced its newest ESPN Original Series Rabil's Places, presented by Lexus, will premiere June 4. Produced by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Words + Pictures, and Two Points Productions in partnership with ESPN, the 5-episode series follows Paul Rabil as he explores the rich   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Presenting Extensive, Four-Day PGA Championship Coverage May 12-18 Morning, Early Afternoon Live Coverage of Third, Final Rounds on ESPN+, ESPN ESPN+ Offering Full Days on Saturday, Sunday with Early Traditional Coverage, All-Day Featured Groups/Holes Alternate Telecast with ESPN BET for All Four Days of Competition More Than 225 Combined Hours of Liv  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Presenting Extensive, Four-Day PGA Championship Coverage May 12-18 Morning, Early Afternoon Live Coverage of Third, Final Rounds on ESPN+, ESPN ESPN+ Offering Full Days on Saturday, Sunday with Early Traditional Coverage, All-Day Featured Groups/Holes Alternate Telecast with ESPN BET for All Four Days of Competition More Than 225 Combined Hours of Liv  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Summer Just Got More Bananas! ESPN Deepens Relationship with The Savannah Bananas, Adds Two Premier Games to Existing Slate on ESPN Platforms * Weekend Series (May 30-31) at Angel Stadium Set to Enhance ESPN's 2025 Banana Ball Repertoire: Games Available on ESPN+ and Disney+ * Games to be Played Following Savannah Bananas Take Over of Main Street, U.S.A. at Dis  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX Doubles Down on the Laughs Renewing Comedies Animal Control, Starring Joel McHale, and Going Dutch, Starring Denis Leary Animal Control Returns for Its Fourth Season and Going Dutch for Its Second Both Series are Wholly Owned by FOX and Will Return in the 2025-2026 Season FOX Entertainment has renewed both of its workplace comedy series - Animal Control, starring Emmy Award nominee Joel McHale, and Going D  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 10 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12288281 B2, initially filed May 19, 2021) developed by seven inventors Christopher Richard Schroers, Zurich, Switzerland; Karlis Martins Briedis, Zurich, Switzerland; Abdelaziz Djelouah, Zurich, Switzerland; Ian McGonigal, London, United Kingdom; Mark Meyer, Davis, California; Marios Papas, Zurich, Switzerland; and Markus Plack, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, for "Frame interpolation  more

BURBANK, California, May 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Jeopardy! Masters: Knockouts 5 & 6 (5/14) WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Knockouts 5 & 6" (303) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. The fifth knockout game features Victoria Groce, Matt Amodio and Adriana Harmeyer, followed by the sixth game with Neilesh Vinjamuri, Juver  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA's ElClasico, NWSL, Bundesliga, English Women's Super League and More on ABC and ESPN Platforms This Weekend LALIGA Matchday 35: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes ESPN platforms - ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and more - will combine to present unprecedented coverage of the 261st FC Barcelona-Real Madrid ElClasico through match day on Su  more

BURBANK, California, May 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NICK JONAS, GORDON RAMSAY, JAY PHAROAH, HOWIE MANDEL AND RYAN SEACREST HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12-16 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 12-16. Monday, May 12 - GORDON RAMSAY chats with the hosts about his new serie  more

BURBANK, California, May 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NICK OFFERMAN, DAVID HARBOUR, SEBASTIAN STAN, FLORENCE PUGH, WYATT RUSSELL, HANNAH JOHN-KAMEN, DAX SHEPARD, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, BARRY KEOGHAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 12-16 ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes ce  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 9 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Announces New Bundling Collaboration, Bringing Customers Streamlined Access to Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Eligible customers will gain access to the special bundled offer for six months - all on Optimum The offer is the first of many the company plans to bring to customers as it continues to evolve its value-add experience suite NEW YORK (MAY 8, 2025) - Optimum, a leading pr  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Paradise: The Day (5/19) MONDAY, MAY 19 9:00-10:05 p.m. EDT - Paradise: "The Day" (107) Logline: Sinatra and Xavier confront the past, returning to the harrowing day that brought them to Paradise. (TV-14, LV) Stream on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/paradise-the-day-5-19/  more

BURBANK, California, May 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Paradise: The Man Who Kept the Secrets (5/19) (Season Finale) MONDAY, MAY 19 10:05-11:00 p.m. EDT - Paradise: "The Man Who Kept the Secrets" (108) (Season Finale) Logline: Xavier and Robinson race to find President Bradford's murderer before it's too late. (TV-14, LV) Stream on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/par  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Forum Speakers Series announces 2025-26 lineup UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Forum Speaker Series has announced its lineup for 2025-26. The forum series, modeled after the National Press Club Speaker Series, includes a presentation by an invited speaker, followed by audience questions. Invited to speak on topics of their choice are Jim Jimirro, former chairman and CEO o  more

CLAREMONT, California, May 8 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Jonathan Lethem Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction Jonathan Lethem, Roy Edward Disney '51 professor of creative writing and professor of English, has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in fiction, one of the world's most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts and humanities. The 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows included nearly 200 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines. The gr  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Launch Ocean Expedition in Tuvalu to Study and Safeguard Marine Life National Geographic Pristine Seas will study areas of Tuvalu's ocean that are little-known -- like the deep sea -- and create a documentary film More than 15 scientists and filmmakers from National Geographic Pristine Seas begin an expedition today to study the health of Tuvalu's marine environments in the hopes of advan  more

BURBANK, California, May 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1606 (5/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/8/24) FRIDAY, MAY 23 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1606" (1606) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/8/24) Logline: Entrepreneurs take a chance and pitch one-of-a-kind products to the Sharks, including a new plant-based seafood, an intelligent chamber that grows mushrooms, unconventional mens swimwear, and convertible clot  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Sixth Signature Event on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Exclusive Coverage of Truist Championship, Special ESPN BET Stream * Marquee and Featured groups include seven of the top 10 players in the world: 2025 Masters champion McIlroy, Schauffele, Morikawa, Thomas, Matsuyama, Hovland, McNealy * Also fan favorites: Bhatia, Clark, Fleetwood, Fowler, Spieth, Woodland, Min Woo Lee  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Sixth Signature Event on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Exclusive Coverage of Truist Championship, Special ESPN BET Stream * Marquee and Featured groups include seven of the top 10 players in the world: 2025 Masters champion McIlroy, Schauffele, Morikawa, Thomas, Matsuyama, Hovland, McNealy * Also fan favorites: Bhatia, Clark, Fleetwood, Fowler, Spieth, Woodland, Min Woo Lee  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 10 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12289369 B2, initially filed July 26, 2022) developed by three inventors Michael J. Strein, Bohemia, New York; Ryan N. McCormick, Blauvelt, New York; and Craig L. Beardsley, Chicago, Illinois, for "Software defined network orchestration to manage media flows for broadcast with public cloud networks."  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena | Saturday, May 10 10 p.m. ET: ESPN+ PPV Main Card 8 p.m.: Prelims (ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Disney+* & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) 6:30 p.m.: Early Prelims (ESPN+, ESPN**, ESPN Deportes, Disney+ & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156) UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - GET NOW UFC PPV action continues this weekend from Montreal w  more

BURBANK, California, May 8 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2025 BURBANK, Calif.-The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter: * Revenues increased 7% for Q2 to $23.6 billion from $22.1 billion in Q2 fiscal 2024 * Income before income taxes increased $2.4 billion f  more