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2020
Disney and Kugali announce collaboration on Iwájú
Disney announced a collaboration with Kugali to create Iwájú, an animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria.
2020
Disney announces a Disney+ subscription price increase
Disney announced that the Disney+ subscription price would rise by $1 per month to $7.99, scheduled to take effect March 26; the announcement also said the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle would cost $13.99 per month.
2020
Disney announces Star streaming service rollout
Disney announced that Star, a streaming service integrated into Disney Plus, would roll out in certain European countries, Canada, and New Zealand beginning February 23, 2021.
2020
The Mandalorian AR Experience app becomes available
Google made The Mandalorian AR Experience app available for download on the Play Store for specified Pixel phones and other compatible 5G-enabled Android phones.
2020
Google releases The Mandalorian AR Experience app
Google released The Mandalorian AR Experience app on Google Play. Google said it worked closely with Disney to optimize character models and scenes for 5G devices.
2020
Disney partners with MedShare to provide face masks
Disney partnered with MedShare to provide one million Mickey and Minnie face masks, which Youth Alliance distributed to people in need.
2020
Disney launches 2020 Christmas campaign
Disney launched its 2020 Christmas campaign, titled “From Our Family To Yours,” featuring a new animated short scheduled to arrive on Disney+ ANZ on November 13.
2020
Writer sued Disney over Muppet Babies reboot
Writer Jeffrey Scott sued Walt Disney Co. in federal court in Los Angeles, alleging that the 2018 Muppet Babies reboot used elements he created for the original series and ideas he submitted for the reboot without permission, credit, or compensation. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a stated court determination.
2020
Disney announces media and entertainment reorganization
Disney announced a strategic reorganization of its media and entertainment division, shifting its focus toward streaming media businesses.
2020
H&A launches plastic-free gifts for children
H&A launched a range of plastic-free stocking fillers featuring Disney-licensed products, including Disney Princess and Marvel’s Avengers, for UK shelves in autumn 2020.
2020
Disney promotes Kareem Daniel to oversee media distribution group
Disney promoted Kareem Daniel, its former president of Consumer Products, Games and Publishing, to oversee the new media distribution group.
2020
Disney announces plans to lay off about 28,000 employees
Disney announced that it would lay off about 28,000 employees, most of them at theme parks in the United States. The company said the layoffs were related to the continuing effects of the pandemic and reduced park attendance.
2020
Disney+ rolls out GroupWatch in the U.S.
Disney+ began rolling out its GroupWatch co-viewing feature to U.S. users. The feature lets subscribers watch synced content together remotely.
2020
Disney+ adds GroupWatch in the United States
Disney+ added the GroupWatch co-viewing feature for subscribers in the United States, allowing users to sync and watch streams together.
2020
Sonos and Disney+ subscription promotion partnership
Sonos partnered with Disney to offer six months of Disney+ to customers who purchase eligible Sonos home theatre bundles or speakers.
2020
Disney sued over Toy Story 4 character
A headline reported that Disney was sued over a "daredevil character" in Toy Story 4; the supplied source provides no further details about the claim.
2020
K&K Promotions sues Disney over Duke Caboom likeness
K&K Promotions filed suit against Disney, Pixar and subsidiaries, alleging that Toy Story 4's Duke Caboom character copied Evel Knievel's likeness and persona without approval. The source reports allegations, not a court determination.
2020
MorningStar Farms launches vegan Mickey-shaped nuggets
Kellogg launched non-GMO soy-based vegan Mickey Mouse-shaped chicken nuggets under its MorningStar Farms brand at retailers nationwide. The product was made in partnership with Disney and added to MorningStar’s Incogmeato line.
2020
Backlash over Disney’s Mulan filming in Xinjiang
Disney faced growing calls to boycott its live-action Mulan remake after critics noted that part of the film was shot in Xinjiang and that the credits thanked Xinjiang authorities. The Chinese government is accused of persecuting Muslims in the region; the report does not establish that Disney participated in or endorsed that conduct.
2020
Vodafone and Disney announce kids' smartwatch partnership
Vodafone announced a partnership with Disney to develop a kids' smartwatch, with a release planned in time for Christmas. Vodafone said it planned to launch the product in its key European market.