ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12395690 B2, initially filed May 3, 2022) developed by four inventors Mark Arana, Agoura Hills, California; Katherine S. Navarre, Los Angeles, California; Michael A. Radford, Hansville, Washington; and Joseph S. Rice, Berkeley, California, for "Accessibility enhanced content delivery."  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * All of the 2025 US Open. All in One Place. * New 15-Day Tournament Begins on Sunday with ABC Broadcast Premiere at Noon ET Prime Time Dual Network Coverage on ESPN and ESPN2 August 25 and 26 Middle Sunday Coverage on ABC Returns August 31 Men's Final on ABC Returns September 7 Up to 16 Courts Streaming Live on ESPN+ Daily with Exclusive Coverage of the Men's Do  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Bachelor in Paradise: 1009 (8/25) * MONDAY, AUG. 25 8:00-10:02 p.m. EDT - Bachelor in Paradise: "1009" (1009) Logline: As Paradise turns primal, the group trades cocktails for critters when a new twist sends them into the jungle. Later, a relationship intervention throws couples into a tailspin, and the next test turns the beach into a battlefield of red  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Matt Rife vs Lil Jon and Kat Graham vs Francia Raisa (9/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/17/25) * THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Matt Rife vs Lil Jon and Kat Graham vs Francia Raisa" (1102) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/17/25) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, comedian-actor Matt Rife takes on rapper-DJ Lil Jon; and la  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: The Arquettes vs Martina McBride and Patti LaBelle vs Fantasia (9/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/24/25) * THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "The Arquettes vs Martina McBride and Patti LaBelle vs Fantasia" (1103) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/24/25) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, the Arquette family takes on singer-so  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: The Harlem Globetrotters vs The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Bridget Everett vs Vanessa Bayer (9/4) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/14/25) * THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "The Harlem Globetrotters vs The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Bridget Everett vs Vanessa Bayer" (1106) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harve  more

DUARTE, California, Aug. 22 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * City of Hope Orange County Unveils the First Multi-Faith Spiritual Care Center Designed to Immerse Cancer Patients in their Healing Places The Wetterau Family Spiritual Care Center uses immersive technology to transform the space into sacred experiences aligned with guests' faith traditions * IRVINE, Calif. -- City of Hope Orange County, part of one of the nation's largest and most advanced cancer research   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 20 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Expands Sailings in California and Texas with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Itineraries CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2025) -- Today, Disney Cruise Line releases the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, offering West Coast and Texas families more sailings in their backyard with even more voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries invite guests to create lasting memories w  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns August 28 - November 22, 2025 Over 35 Global Marketplaces, Fan-Favorite Offerings, and New Flavors Await Guests at Walt Disney World  * What began as a 30-day celebration of flavors and cultures from around the world has grown into one of the most highly anticipated annual events at Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT Inte  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Service, Enhanced ESPN App * * ESPN linear networks now available direct to fans for first time ever * Enhanced ESPN App launches new features and elevated, personalized viewing experience for fans * Special Bundle Offer at Launch: Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited for $29.99/month for first 12 months ESPN launched today its ne  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Taps John Cena, Complex, Lyft, Samsung and More in Massive Multi-Platform Marketing Campaign for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer & Enhanced App Launch * ESPN is set to roll out its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) service and enhanced ESPN App and the brand is kicking off the launch with a fully integrated marketing campaign inclusive of physical activations, first-of-its-kin  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Stream Five Out-of-Market NFL Preseason Games on The ESPN App for ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Subscribers * * Games: Ravens at Commanders, Colts at Bengals, Texans at Lions, Bills at Buccaneers and Chargers at 49ers on Saturday, August 23 * NFL Preseason Slate Part of ESPN DTC's Launch Weekend, More NFL Content Added for the New Service * ESPN Shifts October  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Welcomes Back Extensive College Football Studio Programming for 2025-26 Season * * College Football Live returns for 2025-26 with familiar faces and newcomers, airing Tuesday-Friday * Friday night specials include The Herbies at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22, followed by Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special at 9 p.m. * A two-hour College Football Countdown kicks  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusive, Four-Stream Coverage of TOUR Championship, Final Event of FedExCup Playoffs * * Featured Group coverage Thursday includes world Nos. 1 and 2: Scheffler, McIlroy in same group * Also top 25 players Thomas, Spaun, Morikawa, English, Rose, Hovland, Matsuyama, Lowry * Creator Classic on Wednesday features 11 popular social media content creators * Subs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Psychology Professor Abigail Marsh Featured in New Season of 'Limitless' With Chris Hemsworth By Kelyn Soong In February, psychology professor Abigail Marsh flew more than 4,000 miles from DC to Switzerland for an assignment. She was there in her role as a neuroscience expert to share insights on the science of risk and fear. Her student for the week? Hollywood action star Chris Hemsworth. Marsh had been invited   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: "Chutes and Murders" (Episode Ten) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/21/25) * TUESDAY, SEPT. 2 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Logline: A nanny is found bludgeoned to death in the park. Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate's party. Watch episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.detpres  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny * SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Logline: Harrison Ford returns as the iconic archaeologist in a thrilling, globe-trotting final adventure packed with mystery, action and heart. Stream on Disney+. *** Original text here: https://www.detpress.com/abc/pressrelease/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Legendary Stars Stefanie Powers, Lesley Ann Warren, Nancy Kwan, Keith Carradine, Stephen Tobolowsky and More to Come Aboard the 2025 TCM Classic Cruise * Ultimate Movie-Fan Experience at Sea Sets Sail in October View Promo HERE New York - August 20, 2025 - Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that actress, screenwriter and conservationist Stefanie  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12394097 B2, initially filed Jan. 19, 2023) developed by four inventors Mitchel Jacobs, Malibu, California; Anil Chakrahari, Burbank, California; Ellie Kuang, Los Angeles, California; and Michael Smith, Hermosa Beach, California, for "Machine learning model-based detection of content type."  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Match Game: Anthony Anderson, Annie Murphy, Joel McHale, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Thomas Lennon (9/3) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Match Game: "Anthony Anderson, Annie Murphy, Joel McHale, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Thomas Lennon" (603) Logline: Martin Short gets by with a little help from six celebrity guests and BLANK on a brand  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release: * * * NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNVEILS JET-FUELED TRAILER FOR NEW DOCUSERIES TOP GUNS: THE NEXT GENERATION, TAKING VIEWERS INSIDE THE U.S. NAVY'S ELITE AVIATION PROGRAM The Six-Part Series From Rex, a Zinc Media Label, Chronicles the Final, Most Demanding Training for the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots--Where Every Flight Could Be Make-or-B  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * New details, characters revealed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets * The roads are rockin' and the party ain't stoppin' with Scooter, Kermit, the Electric Mayhem and more when Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets debuts in 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort.  The Muppets transformation begins in the Rock 'n' Roller Coast  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Rich Eisen Returns to SportsCenter After Two Decades - Live from Los Angeles Monday, Aug. 18 * * Anchors 11pm ET edition of SportsCenter following Bengals at Commanders Monday Night Football preseason game (8 p.m., ESPN) * The special appearance marks Eisen's reconnection with ESPN, his home from 1996-2003, ahead of Sept. 2 debut of The Rich Eisen Show on Disney an  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12393956 B2, initially filed Oct. 5, 2022) developed by Fabian L. Gallusser, Palo Alto, California, and Lian Jian, San Jose, California, for "Scoring and recommending a media file."  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1616 (9/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/4/25) * WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1616" (1616) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/4/25) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas, including a piece of history delivered, a virtual theme park experience, eco-friendly plantable pots, and a culturally unique greeting card. Stream episod  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1619 (9/5) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/11/25) * FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1619" (1619) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/11/25) Logline: Entrepreneurs pitch innovative products, including a new twist on frozen food, a state-of-the-art air purifier that works while one sleeps, sheer socks with flair, and a rugged liner to protect car seats  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 22 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TERRY CREWS, ANDY SAMBERG, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, TIMOTHY OLYPHANT WITH GUEST HOST TIFFANY HADDISH AND NICOLE BYER ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 25-29 * 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, mu  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Value launches enhanced prepaid international services through Simple Mobile and Total Wireless * NEW YORK \- Today, two key brands in the Verizon Value portfolio - Simple Mobile, recognized as the #1 prepaid brand in customer activation rates for the 41st time according to Wave 7, and Total Wireless - are launching enhanced plans  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Asif Ali & Saagar Shaikh / Joe Buck & Oliver Hudson (8/27) * WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat: Asif Ali & Saagar Shaikh / Joe Buck & Oliver Hudson" (406) Logline: This week, it's "Deli Boys" stars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh, then the "Daddy Issues" duo   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Drew Carey & Aisha Tyler / Matt Damon & Ken Jennings (9/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/23/25) * MONDAY, SEPT. 1 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat: Drew Carey & Aisha Tyler / Matt Damon & Ken Jennings" (401) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/23/25) Logline: Drew Carey and Aisha Tyler take the   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Joel McHale & Jim Rash / Tramell Tillman & Zach Cherry (9/1) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/6/25) * MONDAY, SEPT. 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat: Joel McHale & Jim Rash / Tramell Tillman & Zach Cherry" (403) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/6/25) Logline: "Community" duo Joel McHale and   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 19 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In the Hot Seat: Kal Penn & Jameela Jamil / Gary Janetti & Brad Goreski / Chloe Fineman & Jillian Bell (8/20) * WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In the Hot Seat: Kal Penn & Jameela Jamil / Gary Janetti & Brad Goreski / Chloe Fineman & Jillian Bell" (405) Logline: It's a jam-packed epis  more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens Nov. 7 at Walt Disney World Resort * Get ready to go wild as Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, a brand-new 4D show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios films "Zootopia" and "Zootopia 2," opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 7, 2025.  In this new 4D show at the Tree of Life Theater, familiar furr  more