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Disney+ readies Philippines launch (Advanced Television)

Disney has announced the the Disney+ streaming service will launch in the Philippines on November 17th offering a full library of movies and TV shows from ...

David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company, commented: “Through Disney+, we are opening new doors of entertainment to everyone with our heritage of unparalleled storytelling, creative excellence and cutting-edge content delivery. Disney+ Philippine subscriptions are available in two price pans: Mobile and Premium. Disney+ will be accessible on a selection of mobile and televisions subject to users’ chosen subscription plans, including smartphones and tablets (Android or iOS), smart TVs such as Samsung and LG and connected TV devices, including Google TV and other Android TV OS, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD and Chromecast.

Disney, Chase and Visa Announce Multi-Year Extension of Disney ... (Business Wire)

Disney Visa Card, Disney Premier Visa Card and Disney Visa Debit Card perks include: Save 10% on select purchases at shopDisney.com. Pose for special photos at ...

Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. The new offering will be the first Disney co-brand card made of metal and available to new and existing Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers only during the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States with assets of $3.8 trillion and operations worldwide. “We are looking forward to bringing our iconic Disney stories and characters to life in new and innovative ways for Cardmembers.” Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $67.4 billion in its Fiscal Year 2021. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Disney Visa Cardmembers earn 1% in Disney Rewards Dollars on all card purchases with no earn limits. For nearly two decades, the three companies have worked together to offer Disney Cardmembers exclusive benefits, rewards, experiences and perks that enhance their relationship with the Disney brand. Offer subject to change. Subject to credit approval. “We’re excited to continue working across Disney’s incredible portfolio of brands to bring a little bit of magic to Cardmembers’ lives.”

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Disney+ will be available in PH from Nov. 17 (Manila Bulletin)

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and TV shows from Disney's iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic ...

“Through Disney+, we are opening new doors of entertainment to everyone with our heritage of unparalleled storytelling, creative excellence and cutting-edge content delivery.” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company. Star offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, Dopesick, The Bear, The Simpsons and The Kardashians. Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and Star.

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About damn time! Disney+ is coming to the Philippines (Rappler)

Audiences based in the Philippines will soon have access to content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star.

Sign up can be done starting November 17 through DisneyPlus.com and the Disney+ app. Disney classics and favorites such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, The Lion King, Frozen, and Encanto will be available for streaming, as well as Pixar films such as Coco, Lightyear, and Soul. Among the shows and movies that Disney+ subscribers can watch are Marvel series WandaVision and The Mandalorian, Korean content like Snowdrop, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE-LA, blockbuster films like Avengers Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and all 12 Star Wars movies.

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Disney Empowers the Magic at Grace Hopper Celebration of ... (The Walt Disney Company)

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, the largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists in the world, recently took place as a ...

During the event, attendees were able to further network with Disney representatives and experience the recently opened Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, as well as enjoy an exclusive viewing of the “Harmonious” fireworks spectacular, all while being able to experience first-hand the technology behind the next-generation wearable MagicBand+. As an Emerald sponsor, The Walt Disney Company and its nearly 300 representatives showcased the Company’s next-generation technology, immersive experiences, and inclusive culture to the thousands of attendees who stepped into the larger-than-life expo booth or who virtually joined one-on-one sessions with Disney representatives. “As an Emerald sponsor, we’re dedicated to continuing to support the organization, the mission, and the talent it represents.”

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Disney+ in the Philippines: Shows, subscription fees, everything you ... (Philstar.com)

In a statement sent to Philstar.com, Disney+ described itself as the dedicated streaming home for movies and TV shows from Disney's iconic brands including ...

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star, along with The Simpsons and much more. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Star offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, Dopesick, The Bear, The Simpsons and The Kardashians. The expanded line-up of plans will offer viewers flexibility with different subscription options to suit their needs including: The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia) Ltd. In a statement sent to Philstar.com, Disney+ described itself as the dedicated streaming home for movies and TV shows from Disney’s iconic brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic and Star.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley gets the small things right, even the patch ... (Polygon)

On Oct. 19, Disney Dreamlight Valley got its first major update, with The Lion King's Scar added to the game's roster. But the patch notes are just as ...

19 patch notes](https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/news/update-oct-19), which also detail the coming of The Lion King’s Scar, are a perfect demonstration of this. It’s a similar effect as reading [The Sims’ patch notes](https://kotaku.com/pregnant-sims-can-no-longer-brawl-and-other-amazing-sim-1506014739), like the “toddlers can no longer get fleas” sort of thing. But the studio’s got a sense of humor about Disney Dreamlight Valley’s bugs — and that makes [reading the patch notes](https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/news/Scars-Kindom-Update-1), at times, similarly delightful to playing the game.

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How DeSantis used Disney's missteps to wage war on corporate ... (The Washington Post)

In supporting a bill that critics called "don't say gay," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis compares his attack on “big corporations” to Reagan's assault on “big ...

That’s when Chapek called DeSantis to plead his case for a meeting and a pause on the legislation. There appears no chance that Disney can or will pack up its theme parks and move elsewhere, given the depth of its investment in the state. Anna Eskamani, an Orlando Democrat whose district is near Disney World, said she has never gotten support from DeSantis in her efforts to close corporate tax loopholes as the ranking Democrat on the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. The measure would need support from Senate President Wilton Simpson, who was running in a primary for agriculture commissioner against Chuck Nadd, an Army veteran who called himself a “DeSantis Republican.” DeSantis withheld his endorsement in the race — until the bill passed, when he endorsed Simpson and Nadd dropped out. [issued a statement](https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/statement-on-disneys-support-for-the-lgbtq-community/) to Disney employees acknowledging his missteps, saying: “It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights. In the House, he opposed the sugar subsidies that have propped up one of his state’s key industries for decades. Facing growing fury from Disney’s LGBTQ employees, Chapek expressed his “disappointment” and asked DeSantis for a meeting to address the company’s concerns, he told shareholders. Chapek later apologized for his actions, which led to internal protests and a public backlash, saying employees had helped him understand “how painful our silence was.” The conflict also highlights the careful political calculus of DeSantis, who had previously said little publicly about gay rights issues. As major corporations have increasingly taken stands on issues like voting rights, LGBTQ protections and police violence, DeSantis has seized a leading role in redefining the GOP’s relationship with companies that were once a bedrock of Republican support. “You have companies, like a Disney, that are going to say, and criticize, parents’ rights,” DeSantis He echoed such concerns to Disney executives, according to a person familiar with the discussions who spoke on the condition of anonymity to disclose private conversations. Ron DeSantis to discuss the Parental Rights in Education bill, which restricts what teachers can say about gender and sexual orientation.

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Should 'Turning Red' Be Considered 'Canadian Content'? Disney ... (Cartoon Brew)

The Walt Disney Company is asking the Canadian government to redefine guidelines that determine what makes a film or series “Canadian.” What's going on?

It is also true, however, that Disney insists on owning the intellectual property in large part, which means that Canadian independent producers and directors don’t have as much chance to leverage the opportunities that your platform provides. “But if the tv rights to that series are owned by a U.S.-based company, and the profits flow out of Canada, that project shouldn’t be defined as Canadian content.” Disney’s argument is that some of its productions which were made in Canada, with a Canadian cast and crew, featuring narratives that take place in Canada, don’t qualify under the current rules because Disney is based in the U.S.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley's Big Scar Update: All The Changes You ... (Kotaku)

The update adds Scar, calms Donald Duck down, and adds some Halloween goodies.

- Improved Cloud Save system. - Wild crops (mushrooms, spices, etc.) will now respawn in a different place every morning. A big reason for all the success and popularity is definitely all the Disney characters and locations that appear in Lastly, this new update also adds a brand new villain-themed star path aka battle pass to the game as well as new Halloween-themed items to craft. These are some of the biggest or most interesting changes: - Furniture in the Elephant Graveyard in the Sunlit Plateau can now be selected properly - Fixed instances of the key being inaccessible in the Glade of Trust But many players will likely be more excited to hear about all the various bugs and issues that this giant patch fixes, like how Donald Duck will now be a bit more chill instead of constantly losing his shit all the time. [Up to 30% offAnker Phone Banks](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anker/page/D24FDA17-DECF-46BB-AF47-AF4647D2B1F8?asc_campaign=InlineMobile&asc_refurl=https://kotaku.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-scar-root-beer-update-villain-1849678333&asc_source=&tag=kinjakotakupromo-20) But there’s much more in this new update than a famous Disney villain. However, its focus on quests, cross-platform progression, and fresh fashion items has helped it grow beyond just being a boring clone of those popular life sims. This new patch adds the evil Lion King baddie Scar as well as some spooky, villain-themed decorations and clothing.

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Nature and Nurture - Disney Dreamlight Valley Wiki Guide - IGN (IGN)

Nature and Nurture is an introductory Disney Dreamlight Valley quest for Scar, in which the Lion King villain enlists your help in restoring the Sunlit.

Use your Shovel to dig a hole in front of the Pillar, and bury the Orb in that hole. [crops](https://www.ign.com/wikis/disney-dreamlight-valley/Farming_Guide:_How_to_Farm_and_Buy_All_Seeds) anywhere around the valley. The series launches on Disney+ in Spring 2023.](/videos/marvels-secret-invasion-official-trailer) [Starfield: Performance PreviewBethesda is one of the biggest studios within the Xbox portfolio, with its latest and arguably most anticipated title in Starfield releasing on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, and PC in 2023. We suggest you check on the Orb every now and then to see if it needs water until it’s fully grown. Check the Dreamlight section of the menu to see available tasks that you can complete. You can buy Wheat seeds from Goofy's Stall in the [Peaceful Meadow](https://www.ign.com/wikis/disney-dreamlight-valley/Peaceful_Meadow). After the Giant Night Thorns are removed, you can head back to the Sunlit Plateau, where you’ll watch a cutscene. You can now leave through the portal and return to Merlin. Enter the portal and follow the path, breaking a few rocks along the way. Once you’re inside, head left and follow the path forward until you reach a right turn. Your next task is to help Scar restore the Sunlit Plateau which is going to take a few steps, starting with clearing Giant Night Thorns. This begins with exploring the Vitalys Mines to figure out what’s blocking the river.

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Random: Mickey Mouse's Murderous Eyes In Disney Dreamlight ... (Nintendo Life)

Disney Dreamlight Valley is all harmless, lovely, Disney-endorsed fun, correct? Well... unless the game's iteration of Mickey Mouse has scared the living ...

And others, like [GC](https://twitter.com/ThickumzOwO), have shared the odd selfie with Mickey, and his right eye is certainly giving us the shivers. Even [Kotaku](https://kotaku.com/disney-dreamlight-valley-mickey-mouse-design-eyes-1849508045) got in on the action, sharing some disturbing encounters with the mouse. Well, Mickey's death stare will always live on in our hearts and memories. But alas, Mickey's vacant, dead stare is now no longer in the game, fixed by a big ol' update. Sounds simple, but if you see it in action, then you might be a bit perturbed. unless the game's iteration of Mickey Mouse has scared the living daylights out of you.

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How to get rich soil in Disney Dreamlight Valley (Eurogamer.net)

If you need rich soil quickly, like for Scar's 'Nature and Nurture' quest, then we highly recommend planting and harvesting wheat, as it only has a one minute ...

If you need rich soil quickly, like for Scar's 'Nature and Nurture' quest, then we highly recommend planting and harvesting wheat, as it only has a one minute harvesting time. It's not like other foraged materials, however, as you can only get rich soil randomly while harvesting crops. That said, farming outside where your house is will save the most amount of time. We've not got a chance to test if harvesting plants that take longer to grow gives you more rich soil or not, but only harvesting wheat got us ten rich soil after harvesting around 400 wheat. [how to upgrade your house](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-upgrade-house-expansion-more-storage-9050), [Where to find Remy's Recipe Books](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-where-to-find-remy-recipe-book-locations-9050), and [how to get clay](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-get-find-clay-9050). Disney Dreamlight Valley is available in early access, and we've got pages to help you make the most of your time in the village, including [how to upgrade your house and get more storgae](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-upgrade-house-expansion-more-storage-9050), [Remy's recipe book locations](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-where-to-find-remy-recipe-book-locations-9050), a ' [With Great Power](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-with-great-power-walkthrough-mystical-cave-puzzle-solutions-9050)' walkthough, how to get [rich soil](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-get-find-rich-soil-9050), [clay](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-get-find-clay-9050) and [seaweed](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-get-find-seaweed-9050), how to make [extra fizzy root beer](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-make-extra-fizzy-root-beer-9050) for [new character](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-all-characters-list-future-current-9050) Scar's quest, and a complete [recipe list](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-recipe-list-best-3-star-4-star-5-star-9050), including how make [ratatouille](https://www.eurogamer.net/how-to-make-ratatouille-disney-dreamlight-valley-9050), [bouillabaisse](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-make-bouillabaisse-9050), and [crudites](https://www.eurogamer.net/disney-dreamlight-valley-how-to-make-crudites-fish-sandwiches-9050). How to get rich soil in Disney Dreamlight Valley The good news is that you can find rich soil in any one of the seven biomes currently available in Disney Dreamlight Valley. To help with your crafting needs, and any quest that requires you to use rich soil, we've detailed exactly where to find rich soil in You need to get rich soil in Disney Dreamlight Valley in order to make certain crafting items for your own needs, or as part of questlines - like Scar's 'Nature and Nurture' quest. How to get rich soil in Disney Dreamlight ValleyExactly where to find this foraged material.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley 'Scar's Kingdom' update now available ... (Gematsu)

Gameloft has released the "Scar's Kingdom" update for the Early Access version of Disney Dreamlight Valley, which adds the new "Sunlit Plateau"

Here’s just a few of the changes and additions that you can expect in Update 1: With all the new story, seasonal and Star Path content that has been included in Update 1, we wanted to take a moment to recognize some of the changes that we’ve made to the game based off community feedback. For a full list of what has been included in this Update, please see Listening to the feedback of our passionate community in the Early Access period is incredibly important to our team and the future of the game. In addition to Scar’s Kingdom content, you will find a new Star Path awaiting you on the Events page—this time, with a nefarious flair! Finally, yet importantly, we are releasing many fixes for top issues that were reported by the Disney Dreamlight Valley community. We’ve added more hair color options for you to play around with. - We hope that everyone can now enjoy the in-game storms! You will need to tap into your dark side and befriend the villains living in the Valley, or perhaps just skulk around alongside them. In “Scar’s Kingdom,” the iconic savannah of the Sunlit Plateau is in peril! We also have a few tricks and treats planned—stay tuned for more news soon! You may want to equip your Royal Pickaxe too, as you’ll be headed to a new area deep within the Plateau’s mines to restore the Pillar of Nurturing and find the source of the problem, all while dealing with Scar’s less-than-honest motivations.

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Soapbox: Disney Dreamlight Valley Feels Like A Villain Rehab. Is ... (Nintendo Life)

Image: Kate Gray / Nintendo Life · Be prepared... to exonerate criminals! · Tom Nook would never murder anyone, probably — Image: Kate Gray / Nintendo Life.

instead of "the guy who killed the hero's dad and made him watch!" There's another part of me who thinks that it's pretty weird that, of the handful of characters that exist in Disney Dreamlight Valley at the moment, about one-sixth of them are evil. But even in media, we must be careful of the tropes and messages that we are absorbing. Disney is way too secretive and cautious to let us know what's going on behind those mouse-shaped doors, and I suspect the answers might be "we didn't really overthink it like you clearly did." "Villains aren't that bad" may just be a quirky Disney thing that they didn't put much thought into, but excusing evil, even just cartoon evil, is a slippery slope. This week, as part of a big new update, developers Gameloft added Scar to the game, who is a lion, but also a MURDERER. There's a part of me that wants to feel uncomfortable or suspicious about a gigantic monolith of a media company attempting to minimise the crimes of its characters, because it feels... I have to rub shoulders with Scar like he didn't throw the best Disney dad off a cliff! Then there's Mother Gothel, who I think might be the least pleasant of the bunch. I mean, I highly doubt it, but that would be an unusual twist for a Disney game. On the side of Good, we have most princesses and fairies, anything and anyone with large eyes, and all women under the age of 30. There has to be a point to it all, right?

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Disney+ Philippines Launch Details Announced (What's On Disney Plus)

After a long wait, Disney+ is finally launching in the Philippines on Thursday, 17th November 2022 and it will be the home of movies and TV shows from ...

It’s also interesting that the Philippines is not getting the Hotstar branding like other countries within South East Asia. 4K will only be available for subscribers on a premium plan. The Mobile Plan will be a little more limited, with just one concurrent stream at once, and it will only be available in HD (720p).

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The best home decor from Disney's Christmas preview (SFGate)

ShopDisney released the 2022 Holiday Preview, including home decor featuring Christmas Mickey and Minnie.

Just like how the [Halloween line dropped over the summer](https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/Disney-Halloween-17394770.php), here we are in October already adding Christmas stockings to our shopping cart. 1, here are all the home decor items worth adding to your shopping list from Disney. [Disney already unveiled the Christmas preview](https://www.shopdisney.com/holiday-shop/?srule=sorting-option-101) in stores and online.

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Disney+ Philippines launch: price, release date, titles and everything ... (NME.com)

Filipino subscribers to Disney+ will be able to access a plethora of content Disney's exclusive catalogue, including their core brand offerings from Disney, ...

However, content in 4K resolution will only be available for premium subscribers in the Philippines. Disney+’s content will be available on both smartphones and tablets (Android or iOS), and can also be streamed through smart TVs. Beyond Star’s slate of Korean offerings, the service will also provide titles produced by Disney-affiliated studios such as ABC Signature, as well as renowned Hollywood studios including 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Meanwhile, BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, a documentary tracing the K-pop icons’ record-breaking tour dates last year in Los Angeles, will also be available on the streamer. These offerings will be topped off by films from the studio’s celebrated franchises such as Cars and The Incredibles, alongside more contemporary favourites such as Soul and Coco. These offerings come on top of already acclaimed Disney+ originals, which include The Mandalorian and Dave Filoni’s The Bad Batch. The romantic comedy will be available on the service November 24 onwards, a week after the film’s official box office release. These titles will join Disney’s other previously-released live-action offerings on Disney+, including the fantasy comedy Hocus Pocus 2, and the star-studded adaptation of Pinocchio, starring Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key and more. A slew of upcoming live-action releases from Disney will be arriving on the platform. Disney+ will carry the hotly-anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, which is expected to arrive exclusively on the service this December. Notably, unlike the brand’s Malaysian and Indonesian offerings, the Filipino edition of the service will not be affiliated with Disney’s Hotstar branding. The special will helm a series of recent Marvel offerings all included on the service, which include Jessica Gao’s action-adventure comedy She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, as well as the Tom Hiddleston-starring Loki, which dropped earlier last June.

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