Friday - June 12, 2026
Tipoffs: Disney Weekly Newsletter for Sunday May 18, 2025 ( 51 items )  

'9-1-1' Hits Six-Month High as Show Builds Toward Season Finale
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * '9-1-1' Hits Six-Month High as Show Builds Toward Season Finale "9-1-1" (Disney/Christopher Willard)* Series photos are available here. * After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, "9-1-1" earned 9.18 million Total Viewers and a 1.75 rating among Adults 18-49 with its powerful episode on 5/1/25, "The Last Alarm." * B  more

'American Idol' Sunday and Monday 'Disney' Nights Tower Over the Competition
BURBANK, California, May 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'American Idol' Sunday and Monday 'Disney' Nights Tower Over the Competition Disney/Christopher Willard* Series photos are available here. "American Idol" celebrated Disney music on Sunday, May 11, and Monday, May 12, growing week to week both nights, and towering over the competition as the iconic show heads toward its season eight finale Sunday, May 18, o  more

'Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!' Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, California, May 17 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * 'Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!' Fact Sheet ANAHEIM, Calif. - The daytime parade, "Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!", returns to Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, which begins May 16, 2025./* Eight colorful floats, high-energy dancers and more than two dozen characters from Pixar Animation Studios films take to the streets in  more

'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' RETURNS TO NASHVILLE'S BRIDGESTONE ARENA WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
BURBANK, California, May 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS' RETURNS TO NASHVILLE'S BRIDGESTONE ARENA WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 The Country Music Association and ABC announced that "The 59th Annual CMA Awards" will return to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, airing live on ABC at 8/7c. Country Music's Biggest Night(tm) will once again shine a spotlight on the genre's most exception  more

'Wondrous Journeys' Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, California, May 17 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * 'Wondrous Journeys' Fact Sheet ANAHEIM, Calif. - The beloved nighttime spectacular "Wondrous Journeys" returns to Disneyland Park for a limited time during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, which kicks off May 16, 2025./* During the show, Walt's original magic kingdom becomes a magnificent canvas with lighting effects, projections and more. On select nights, "Wondrous Journeys" is enhanced with sparkling   more

'World of Color Happiness!' Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, California, May 17 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * 'World of Color Happiness!' Fact Sheet ANAHEIM, Calif. - Debuting at Disney California Adventure Park on May 16, 2025, during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, the all-new nighttime spectacular "World of Color Happiness!" draws inspiration from Walt Disney's words from the opening day park dedication, "To all who come to this happy place...welcome!" Fountains, dynamic lighting, colorful lasers, fog and  more

3 New Members Elected to University's Board of Trustees
SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * 3 New Members Elected to University's Board of Trustees Syracuse University has announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Trustees, all distinguished leaders in their chosen professions who are also engaged alumni dedicated to serving their communities and the University in meaningful and impactful ways. The new trustees are Alonna Berry '11, Jonathan Resnick '89 and Frank Ryan IV '90, L'94  more

9-1-1: Confessions (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Confessions (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/24) THURSDAY, MAY 29 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Confessions" (806) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/7/24) Logline: When a toddler falls down a pipe and becomes trapped, the 118 must rely on more than their skills to rescue him. Meanwhile, old wounds are opened when members of the 118 race to the aid of a man deali  more

9-1-1: Masks (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Masks (5/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/24) THURSDAY, MAY 29 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Masks" (805) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/24/24) Logline: The 118 is once again working on the spookiest night of the year and missing out on all the tricks and treats. Meanwhile, Buck's Halloween decorations become a little scarier than he had hoped. (TV-14, LV) Wat  more

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2025 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
BURBANK, California, May 13 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2025 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE Photo credit clockwise from top left: "911" (Disney/Tina Thorpe), "Dancing with the Stars" (Disney/Andrew Eccles), "High Potential" (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja), "Shifting Gears" (Disney/Raymond Liu), "Abbott Elementary" (Disney/Gilles Mingasson), "The Golden Bachelor" (Disney/Maarten de Boer)** ABC announced i  more

AECOM Hunt - Barton Malow Joint Venture Selected as Construction Manager for Stadium of the Future, Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars
LOS ANGELES, California, May 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: * * * AECOM Hunt - Barton Malow Joint Venture Selected as Construction Manager for Stadium of the Future, Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars Industry-leading companies selected for the development of a world-class hub for sports, entertainment, and community connection. JACKSONVILLE (May 16, 2025) -- AECOM Hunt today announced that its joint venture with Barton Malow  more

America's Funniest Home Videos: 3512 (6/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/9/25)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3512 (6/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/9/25) SUNDAY, JUNE 1 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3512" (3512) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/9/25) Logline: In an all-new episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos," a mom discovers the bakery made a hilarious mistake, a young boy insults his mom's cooking, and a plumber dozes  more

America's Funniest Home Videos: 3513 (6/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/16/25)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3513 (6/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/16/25) SUNDAY, JUNE 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3513" (3513) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/16/25) Logline: This week, distraction leads to laughable mishaps, including a mom missing her baby's first steps, a man caught watching a football game during a wedding, and close enc  more

Automation Adjustment of Software Code From Changes in Repository
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12299420 B2, initially filed March 2, 2023) developed by four inventors Jason Alexander Cox, Burbank, California; Steven William Wagner, Burbank, California; Kyle Everett Lanier, Burbank, California; and James H. Tatum, Burbank, California, for "Automation adjustment of software code from changes in repository."  more

Caleb Williams and father looked for ways to avoid him getting drafted by Bears, according to book
CANTON, Ohio, May 15 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Caleb Williams and father looked for ways to avoid him getting drafted by Bears, according to book Caleb Williams wanted nothing to do with the Chicago Bears as last year's NFL draft approached, and the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and his father looked into how they could have a hand in which team selected him, according to a book to be published in September. In "American Kings: A Biogra  more

Caltech Mourns the Passing of Trustee John E. Bryson (1943-2025)
PASADENA, California, May 16 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Mourns the Passing of Trustee John E. Bryson (1943-2025) John E. Bryson, former United States Secretary of Commerce, environmental advocate, and a life member of the Caltech community, passed away peacefully at his home in San Marino, California, on May 13, 2025. He was 81 years old. Bryson was named to the Caltech Board of Trustees in 2005 and served until 2011, when he was confi  more

Celebrity Family Feud: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) MONDAY, MAY 26 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Chrissy Teigen & John Legend vs David Chang and Deadliest Catch vs Star Trek Universe" (1007) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 9/16/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey  more

Celebrity Family Feud: Megan Thee Stallion vs NE-YO and NFL vs Olympians (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/9/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Megan Thee Stallion vs NE-YO and NFL vs Olympians (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/9/24) MONDAY, MAY 26 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Megan Thee Stallion vs NE-YO and NFL vs Olympians" (1001) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/9/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, Megan Thee Stallion goes head-to-head with NE-YO; and later, NFL athletes  more

Celebrity Family Feud: Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie (5/26) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) MONDAY, MAY 26 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Men of WWE vs Women of WWE and Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie" (1008) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/20/24) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the men and women of WWE face off; and later, W  more

Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #5: Chris Distefano, Natalie Morales and Corbin Bleu (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #5: Chris Distefano, Natalie Morales and Corbin Bleu (5/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #5: Chris Distefano, Natalie Morales and Corbin Bleu" (305) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/5/25) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand prize for c  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Dulce Sloan, Jessica Capshaw and Pete Holmes (5/28)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Dulce Sloan, Jessica Capshaw and Pete Holmes (5/28) WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Dulce Sloan, Jessica Capshaw and Pete Holmes " (506) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Dulce Sloan (She Ready Foundation), Jessica Capshaw (Baby2Baby) and Pete Holmes (Homeboy Industr  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Ilana Glazer, Chelsea Peretti and Moshe Kasher (5/27)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Ilana Glazer, Chelsea Peretti and Moshe Kasher (5/27) TUESDAY, MAY 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Ilana Glazer, Chelsea Peretti and Moshe Kasher " (510) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Ilana Glazer (SisterSong), Chelsea Peretti ('Ainja Momona) and Moshe Kasher (Surfrider Foundat  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Katharine McPhee, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad (5/20)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Katharine McPhee, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad (5/20) TUESDAY, MAY 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Katharine McPhee, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad " (501) Logline: Broadway's best spin to win for charity with Katharine McPhee (The David Foster Foundation), Andrew Rannells (The Trevor Project) and Josh Gad (E  more

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Sam Richardson, Regina Hall and Randall Park (5/21)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Sam Richardson, Regina Hall and Randall Park (5/21) WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Sam Richardson, Regina Hall and Randall Park " (503) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Sam Richardson (The Detroit Creativity Project), Regina Hall (Scleroderma Research Foundation) a  more

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Removes Products and Services From Federal Procurement List
WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has finalized deletions from the Procurement List, removing a wide range of products and services previously sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or severely disabled. The removals, effective June 15, 2025, impact providers across several states and include products used in both civilian and defense government operations. Among the affected items is a biobased  more

Disneyland Hotel Celebrates 70 Years Fact Sheet
ANAHEIM, California, May 17 -- Disneyland issued the following news release: * * * Disneyland Hotel Celebrates 70 Years Fact Sheet ANAHEIM, Calif. - The iconic Disneyland Hotel immerses guests with the spirit, magic and nostalgia of Disneyland Park just steps away from the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, the Disneyland Hotel features 973 guest rooms, including 71 suites. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel bring 344 additional g  more

ESPN to Present All 46 Games of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Present All 46 Games of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Season * Both games on Friday, May 30 streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+ * 2025 ABC Season Opener: 2024 Championship rematch between Maryland Whipsnakes and the Utah Archers on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. ET * 2025 PLL Championship Final on ABC: September14 at 12:30 p.m. ET ESPN will present the entire  more

ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports Debut First Look at The Kingdom; Patrick Mahomes Reveals Official Title and Trailer for Upcoming ESPN Original Series On-Stage at Disney Upfront
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports Debut First Look at The Kingdom; Patrick Mahomes Reveals Official Title and Trailer for Upcoming ESPN Original Series On-Stage at Disney Upfront Watch Trailer Today at The Disney Upfront, ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports debuted a first look at The Kingdom - the official title for the upcoming ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City  more

Experience a Dream Summer Escape at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with Enticing Summer Offers
TORONTO, Ontario, May 13 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Experience a Dream Summer Escape at Four Seasons Resort Orlando with Enticing Summer Offers This summer, travellers can enjoy an elevated vacation and indulge in a world of fun and relaxation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, recognized as the #1 resort and #1 hotel in Walt Disney World according to U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive  more

Fox Orders Propulsive, Edge-Of-Your-Seat Thriller Memory of a Killer For 2025-2026 Season
NEW YORK, May 13 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * FOX Orders Propulsive, Edge-Of-Your-Seat Thriller Memory of a Killer For 2025-2026 Season Produced By Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, New Series Follows a Hitman Leading a Dangerous Double Life, While Hiding an Even Deadlier Personal Secret FOX Entertainment has ordered the dramatic thriller Memory of a Killer for the 2025-2026 season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, Pre  more

Golf's Top Stars Highlight Live ESPN, ESPN+ PGA Championship Coverage Thursday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Golf's Top Stars Highlight Live ESPN, ESPN+ PGA Championship Coverage Thursday World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele in Thursday morning Featured Group, exclusively on ESPN+ Multi-Time Major Champions DeChambeau, Thomas, Koepka, Mickelson, Morikawa, Johnson, Spieth, Rahm Highlight Star-Studded ESPN+ Featured Groups First Tee to Last Putt Live  more

IATSE VFX Members Overwhelmingly Ratify First Three Contracts With Major Studios in the U.S.
NEW YORK, May 17 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * IATSE VFX Members Overwhelmingly Ratify First Three Contracts With Major Studios in the US Visual Effects (VFX) workers for Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, and movie franchise Avatar have voted overwhelmingly to approve their first collective bargaining agreements since unionizing in 2023, the union announced Friday. After successfully organizing  more

Introducing Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on Verizon
NEW YORK, May 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on Verizon [What's new] Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: where unparalleled elegance meets uncompromising power. This groundbreaking device, available at Verizon, offers the advanced capabilities of the Galaxy S25 Ultra in an exceptionally thin and light smartphone. Verizon preorders start May  more

Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 1 & 2 (5/20)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 1 & 2 (5/20) TUESDAY, MAY 20 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Quarterfinals 1 & 2" (304) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. The first quarterfinal game features Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce and Roger Craig, followed by the second game with Juveria Zaheer, I  more

Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 3 & 4 (5/21)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 3 & 4 (5/21) WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Quarterfinals 3 & 4" (305) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. Quarterfinal games three and four feature Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce, Roger Craig, Juveria Zaheer, Isaac Hirsch and Matt Amodio.   more

Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 5 & 6 (5/27)
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Jeopardy! Masters: Quarterfinals 5 & 6 (5/27) TUESDAY, MAY 27 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Quarterfinals 5 & 6" (306) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. Quarterfinal games five and six feature Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce, Roger Craig, Juveria Zaheer, Isaac Hirsch and Matt Amodio. (T  more

LA Phil Announces The Ford 2025 Season
LOS ANGELES, California, May 15 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * The LA Phil Announces The Ford 2025 Season Featuring Perfume Genius, Aly & AJ, The Pharcyde, Las Cafeteras, Betty Who with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush, Mariachi Tierra Mia, Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Studio Ghibli film screenings, family-friendly daytime programming and more LOS ANGELES (May 13  more

Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale and Financing of Ace Hardware Property in Winter Garden, Florida
ENCINO, California, May 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale and Financing of Ace Hardware Property in Winter Garden, Florida WINTER GARDEN, Fla., May 12, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-lease Ace Hardware property in Winter Garden, Florida for $5,313,043. Marcus &   more

MEGHANN FAHY, ELIZABETH BANKS, METHOD MAN, KRISTIN DAVIS, CYNTHIA NIXON AND SARAH JESSICA PARKER HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 19-23 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, May 15 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MEGHANN FAHY, ELIZABETH BANKS, METHOD MAN, KRISTIN DAVIS, CYNTHIA NIXON AND SARAH JESSICA PARKER HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 19-23 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 19-23. Monday, May 19 - MEGHANN FAHY swings by the   more

Mirror Display With Increased Brightness
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 13 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12298537 B2, initially filed March 7, 2022) developed by three inventors Quinn Y. Smithwick, Pasadena, California; Franklin T. Batino, Northridge, California; and Michael Ilardi, Los Angeles, California, for "Mirror display with increased brightness."  more

New Direct-to-Consumer Offering to be Singularly Branded ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New Direct-to-Consumer Offering to be Singularly Branded ESPN Visual assets: https://bit.ly/4j48YIf * ESPN linear networks available direct to fans for first time ever in early fall * Two ESPN subscription plans and Disney bundling options available * ESPN unlimited plan priced at $29.99 per month; select plan at $11.99 * Special offer at launch: Disney+, Hul  more

Old Navy X Disney: A First of Its Kind Collaboration From Two Iconic American Brands
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 15 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: * * * Old Navy x Disney: A First of Its Kind Collaboration from Two Iconic American Brands San Francisco, May 14, 2025 - Old Navy is kicking off Summer with the launch of their new collaboration with Disney. The two renowned brands are coming together for the first time on a co-created collection for the whole family. Launching on May 14, 2025, the Old Navy x Disney collection   more

SETH ROGEN, SARAH SILVERMAN, OWEN WILSON, MILEY CYRUS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 19-23
BURBANK, California, May 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SETH ROGEN, SARAH SILVERMAN, OWEN WILSON, MILEY CYRUS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 19-23 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 celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with com  more

Shark Tank: 1611 (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/15/24)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1611 (5/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/15/24) FRIDAY, MAY 30 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1611" (1611) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/15/24) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch innovative products to the Sharks, featuring a kid-friendly cardboard cutter, a way to strengthen your athletic grip, a creative content camp for kids, and a refreshing twist on sweet t  more

The Game Show Show: Show Me The Money (5/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/17/23)
BURBANK, California, May 12 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Game Show Show: Show Me The Money (5/27) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/17/23) TUESDAY, MAY 27 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Game Show Show: "Show Me The Money" (102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/17/23) Logline: Spin the wheel, guess the price and become a millionaire. Winning money on a game show has captured the American dream of jackpots for generations. Watch episode  more

The Rich Eisen Show is Coming to Disney+ and ESPN+ This Fall, Further Enhancing Both Direct-to-Consumer Offerings
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * The Rich Eisen Show is Coming to Disney+ and ESPN+ This Fall, Further Enhancing Both Direct-to-Consumer Offerings * Agreement Reconnects Legendary SportsCenter Anchor with ESPN * Eisen to Make Select Appearances on Additional ESPN Programming For the first time in 22 years, Disney, ESPN and Rich Eisen are joining forces, as the former SportsCenter anchor will bring  more

Transcript of 2025 WNBA Tip-off Media Conference Call with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Tim Corrigan
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Transcript of 2025 WNBA Tip-off Media Conference Call with Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Tim Corrigan ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league's inception in 1997, will once again feature a full slate of regular season games during its 29th season, in addition to being the exclusive home of the entire WNBA postseason. Regular season coverage begins Saturday, M  more

University of Exeter: New Book Explores What Hollywood Hair Says About Girl Power
EXETER, England, May 14 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: * * * New book explores what Hollywood hair says about girl power The relationship between hairstyles in popular screen and music culture and girlhood has been explored in a new book from a film scholar at the University of Exeter. From Elsa's plait in Frozen to Emma Watson's pixie haircut post-Harry Potter, Girls' Hairstories: Sparkle and Resilience in Contemporary Screen Cultures is the first study to examine th  more

University of Plymouth: Researcher Makes Key Contribution to David Attenborough's Film About the Ocean
PLYMOUTH, England, May 14 -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news: * * * Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough's film about the ocean Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for a film that premiered in early May A University of Plymouth researcher played a vital role in helping to create key sequences for the new film Ocean with David Attenborough, and ensuring its scientific accuracy. Associate Professor Dr Bryce Stewart, als  more

Vibe Check, a New Female-Led Sports-Focused Studio Show, Set to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ This June
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Vibe Check, a New Female-Led Sports-Focused Studio Show, Set to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ This June Today at The Disney Upfront, ESPN and Disney+ announced the development of Vibe Check - a new all-female-led sports-focused studio show set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in late June. Streaming new episodes three times a week, the show will deliver fast-paced   more

Where leaders learn: Inside Vanderbilt's online Leadership and Learning in Organizations doctoral program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Where leaders learn: Inside Vanderbilt's online Leadership and Learning in Organizations doctoral program By Jenna Somers Where can professionals from K-12 and higher education institutions, non-profits, private industry, and federal and local governments collaborate to learn from and with one another on how to strengthen their leadership within their respective organizations? The answer to that question   more