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Epic Mickey Brought An Icon Back To Disney, And Warren Specter Doesn’t Want You To Forget
Veteran game developer Warren Specter is retiring from the industry and wants to ensure the team behind Epic Mickey receives credit for reintroducing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Disney. Specter highlighted that Epic Mickey was the first Disney project to feature both Mickey and Oswald together, and its sequel gave Oswald a voice for the first time. He expressed frustration that the game's contributions to the character's revival are being overlooked, especially with a new Oswald miniseries on Disney+.
Deus Ex director Warren Spector is "a little bitter" new Disney Plus series won’t credit him or the other Epic Mickey devs for Oswald's revival
Warren Spector, director of Epic Mickey, expressed disappointment that the upcoming Disney Plus series reviving Oswald the Lucky Rabbit does not credit him or the game's development team for their role in the character's resurgence. Spector highlighted that Epic Mickey was Oswald's first Disney role since 1928 and that his team developed key aspects of Oswald's personality and relationships. He feels the team deserves recognition for their work before the character's game history is forgotten.
Dave Filoni dashes Star Wars fan hopes with Hunt for Ben Solo denial: "The Force is not with us"
Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni has definitively stated that the "Hunt for Ben Solo" movie, which would have starred Adam Driver, is not happening. Filoni confirmed the project's cancellation, echoing previous rejections by Disney executives who questioned the character's survival. Director Steven Soderbergh also expressed regret that fans would not see his vision for the film.
'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Disney and Epic Games have launched a new integration between the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride at Disney parks and the game Fortnite. This collaboration allows players to unlock in-game rewards in Fortnite by completing missions on the physical ride, marking a significant step towards a persistent, interoperable virtual universe promised by their partnership. The system uses Unreal Engine technology and aims to carry progress and story elements between the park experience and the game.
Disney Has 9 Gaming Franchises That Have Generated $1 Billion+ At Retail, Including Kingdom Hearts
Disney has identified video games as a fundamental part of its future entertainment strategy, with nine gaming franchises having generated over $1 billion in retail sales. The company's gaming division, Disney Games, has achieved approximately $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending for the past four years, exceeding $4 billion in the last fiscal year. Disney is focusing on creating original game content rather than movie tie-ins and sees significant opportunity in its partnership with Epic Games for Fortnite.
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Former Disney CEO Bob Iger stated he does not recall the specific reasons for greenlighting the Kingdom Hearts franchise. The comment was made in a recent interview, sparking discussion about the origins of the popular crossover series.
Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon: "I figured…
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the company considered acquiring the James Bond franchise before Amazon ultimately purchased it. Disney had previously acquired Marvel and Lucasfilm, and James Bond was on their list of potential acquisitions. Amazon's acquisition of the franchise, reportedly for $20 million, has led to discussions about potential spin-offs and a cinematic universe.
Avalanche's cancelled AionGuard 'would have been Crimson Desert' but the publisher 'broke up with us…
Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg revealed details about the cancelled fantasy open-world game AionGuard, which he claims would have been similar to Crimson Desert. The project was reportedly cancelled by a major publisher, later identified as Disney Interactive Studios, due to a shift in business strategy. Sundberg also discussed another cancelled project, Arcadia Rising, which was affected by THQ's financial troubles.
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
Leaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.
New Disney CEO hits the ground running with Lilo and Stitch 2 and The Incredibles 3 release dates
New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has announced official release dates for upcoming films during his first shareholders meeting. Lilo and Stitch 2 is set to premiere on May 26, 2028, followed by The Incredibles 3 on June 16, 2028.
Disney's New Game-Loving CEO Gives Update On Mysterious Fortnite Project
Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has reviewed the progress of the "persistent universe" project in collaboration with Epic Games' Fortnite. D'Amaro, who previously spearheaded Disney's investment in Epic Games, expressed enthusiasm for the project's possibilities, which aims to integrate Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar content for players to interact with, create stories, and potentially engage in commerce.
