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Tipoffs: Disney Weekly Newsletter for 2026-03-01 ( 36 items )  
'Live with Kelly and Mark' Soars to Season High With Best Audience in Over a Year (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Soars to Season High With Best Audience in Over a Year * Series photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" kept things warm during the week of Jan. 26, rising by double digits over the previous week among Total Viewers (+11% - 2.753 million vs. 2.478 million) and Households (+13% - 1.86 rating vs. 1.64 rating), hitting season highs in both measures with the show's be more PR

9-1-1: Dads and Cads (3/5) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Dads and Cads (3/5) * THURSDAY, MARCH 5 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: "Dads and Cads" (912) Logline: Maddie and Buck are blindsided by some unexpected news that turns their world upside down. Meanwhile, Buck and Eddie head to Nashville when they are selected to participate in the national firefighting games. (TV-14, DV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to more PR

9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (3/5) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Spirit of the Games (3/5) * THURSDAY, MARCH 5 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Spirit of the Games" (116) Logline: Buck and Eddie head to Nashville for the firefighter games. Tensions rise as Ryan and Don show their competitive sides. When Don injures his hand, Blue is forced to step into the competition for him. (TV-14, LV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts  more PR

Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Abbott Elementary: Safety Day (3/11) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:30-9:02 p.m. EDT - Abbott Elementary: "Safety Day" (515) Logline: An antidrug campaign visits the school, and Jacob is outraged by an unfair district election. (TV-14, DL) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create an account. *** Original text here: https://www more PR

American Idol: 907 ('Ohana Round) (3/9) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 907 ('Ohana Round) (3/9) * MONDAY, MARCH 9 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "907 ('Ohana Round)" (907) Logline: At Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i, hopefuls take the stage in an all-new round to perform for their own families, industry tastemakers, and their fellow hopefuls. In the end, only 20 will move forward. (TV-PG, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Medi more PR

Clemson students help young composers discover their inner Mozart (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson students help young composers discover their inner Mozart * College of Arts and Humanities Fourth graders at Northside Elementary in Seneca, South Carolina, discovered the joy of composing music this past Fall semester, thanks to an idea developed by Lauren Crosby, assistant professor of music theory in Clemson University's Department of Performing Arts. Crosby developed a music-composition project through her participation in the Pearce Center more PR

Data Protection Using Pseudonymization and Anonymization (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12562887 B2, initially filed Dec. 13, 2023) developed by Caleb Jones, Lake Stevens, Washington, and Christine Tribble, Campbell, California, for "Data protection using pseudonymization and anonymization." more PT

Disney Scores Best Performance in a Year in Nielsen's January 2026 Media Distributor Gauge (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Disney Scores Best Performance in a Year in Nielsen's January 2026 Media Distributor Gauge * Disney Captures 11.9% of TV in January, Boosted by ESPN's (+82%) College Football Playoff Coverage, Plus Upticks on ABC Affiliates (+10%) YouTube Leads with 12.5% of TV, Netflix Maintains No. 3 Rank with 8.8% NEW YORK - February 24, 2026 - In a month where television viewing reached a 12-month high, Disney captured more PR

EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON, GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, WAGNER MOURA, ZACH BRAFF, DONALD FAISON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 2-6 (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 27 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON, GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM, WAGNER MOURA, ZACH BRAFF, DONALD FAISON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MARCH 2-6 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a ho more PR

Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA Protest Scream 7 Premiere (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA Protest Scream 7 Premiere Dozens of protesters marched outside the Scream 7 premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 26. Led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, the demonstration c more PR

FCC Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Sports Broadcasting Practices and Marketplace Developments (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-45) on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * For decades, Americans have enjoyed turning on their television sets and quickly finding the games they wanted to watch for free on an over-the-air broadcast. Yet watching your favorite sports team play is not as easy these days. Many games are still available for free over broadcast TV, but there has been a surge in recent years of games going behind the paywalls of various streaming ser more PR

Grey's Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Grey's Anatomy: Love the Way You Lie (3/12) * THURSDAY, MARCH 12 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Grey's Anatomy: "Love the Way You Lie" (2213) Logline : Richard tackles a shocking case on his first day back, while Kavita and Jules prepare for a high-stakes presentation. Bailey must have a difficult conversation with a beloved patient, and Jo works to baby-proof the loft. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Med more PR

High Potential: If You Come For The Queen (3/10) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: If You Come For The Queen (3/10) * TUESDAY, MARCH 10 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "If You Come For The Queen" (214) Logline: Daphne leads an investigation into the attempted murder of a beloved colleague and mentor, which is further complicated when it intertwines with another case. Later on, Ava comes to Daphne for advice and support. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hu more PR

Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, led a Democratic spotlight hearing examining the Trump Administration's assault on free speech and attempts to  more PR

Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Hold First Amendment Spotlight Hearing on the Trump Administration's Un-American Censorship Campaign Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government, led a Democratic spotlight hearing examining the Trump Administration's assault on free speech and attempts to  more PR

Kean University to Host 18th Annual Human Rights Conference Focused on 'Sustainability in Action' (10)
UNION, New Jersey, Feb. 23 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University to Host 18th Annual Human Rights Conference Focused on 'Sustainability in Action' * Ireland's first female president, Mary Robinson, will be a keynote speaker at Kean University's 18th Annual Human Rights Conference on Friday, March 27. Centered on the theme of Sustainability in Action, the conference will explore the intersection of human rights and sustainability, highlighting how collective action can drive meaningful change. Robinson more PR

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: Pajaros Magicos (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * PAJAROS MAGICOS This new album from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel brings together two early-20th-century ballets inspired by mythical birds: Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird and Heitor Villa-Lobos's Uirapuru. Written within a decade of each other, both works use folklore and avian myth to explore enchantment, transformation, and the thin margin between the natural an more PR

Meeting With Olivier Arthur, Chef at the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, to Present the Inspirations Behind the Restaurant's Menu (10)
COUPVRAY, France, Feb. 28 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following Q&A on Feb. 27, 2026, involving Olivier Arthur, chef at the Regal View Restaurant and Lounge: * * * Meeting with Olivier Arthur, Chef at the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, to present the inspirations behind the restaurant's menu. What was the overall approach to designing the identity and experience of this restaurant, both from a culinary perspective and in terms of storytelling? The overall approach was first to understand the story of the plac more PR

More Than Opening Doors: How NAR and Uncommon Are Elevating the REALTOR Brand Through Expertise and Professionalism (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * More Than Opening Doors: How NAR and Uncommon Are Elevating the REALTOR(R) Brand Through Expertise and Professionalism The National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) today announced the launch of a new consumer campaign, More Than Opening Doors, under its strategic platform Right by You. Directed by Sophia Ray of Academy Films, the new campaign from NAR elevates and differentiates its members, REALTORS(R). Through membership,  more PR

Motion Picture Association Statement on U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following news: * * * Motion Picture Association Statement on U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Last week, the Trump Administration finalized a new trade agreement with Indonesia. The following is a statement from the Motion Picture Association: "We welcome the trade agreement between the United States and the Republic of Indonesia, a forward-looking partnership that strengthens economic ties while affirming the two nations' shared commitment to innovation and creativity. By enha more PR

MPA Statement on Recent Study on Film Industry's Economic Impact in New York State 2023 and 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following news: * * * MPA Statement on Recent Study on Film Industry's Economic Impact in New York State 2023 and 2024 NEW YORK - Empire State Development recently released a study from Regional Economic Models, Inc. focused on the economic impact of the film industry from 2023-2024. The following is a statement from Josh Levin, Vice President for State Government Affairs -- Northeast Region at the Motion Picture Association: "New York State is a top film production l more PR

Nordic Crowns Tavern, the New Frozen-Inspired Restaurant at Disneyland Paris (10)
COUPVRAY, France, Feb. 28 -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Nordic Crowns Tavern, the new Frozen-Inspired restaurant at Disneyland Paris From 29 March 2026, guests at Disneyland Paris will be able to step into the brand-new immersive World of Frozen. Among its highlights, Nordic Crowns Tavern will offer a unique chance to dine in a cosy, welcoming setting inspired by the beloved animated classic Frozen. Set on the shores of a fjord, the Kingdom of Arendelle has long thrived on ma more PR

RJ Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (3/10) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * RJ Decker: Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag (3/10) * TUESDAY, MARCH 10 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - RJ Decker: "Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag" (102) Logline : Wish enlists RJ's help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. (TV-14, DV) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to view this content. Please log in or create more PR

Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure Academy Award-winning actor to christen new Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore * Today, Disney announced Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will be the godparent for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the news ahead of the vessel's maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore. "Our new ship continues Disne more PR

Scrubs: My Poker Face (3/11) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Scrubs: My Poker Face (3/11) * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT - Scrubs: "My Poker Face" (104) Logline: To relive their glory days, J.D. plans a poker night with Turk. Elsewhere, competition brews between the medical and surgical interns, while Elliot decides how to handle a social media-obsessed patient. (TV-14, D) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to v more PR

The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose (3/15) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose (3/15) * SUNDAY, MARCH 15 10:32-11:02 p.m. EDT - The Bachelorette: "Before the First Rose" Logline: A special preview follows the live telecast of "The Oscars(r)." Eighteen former Bachelorettes look back on their unforgettable journeys, share juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and offer heartfelt advice to the newest leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul. Extended Log more PR

THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE BOOK OF MORE-MEN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN * HEADSHOTS AND BIOS AVAILABLE HERE. Additional show photos available here. Twenty-two men will answer the call for Taylor Frankie Paul when the 22nd season of "The Bachelorette" premieres, SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Hulu. The 22 men who will vie for Taylor's heart are the following Aaron, 32, a product manager from V more PR

The Rookie: His Name Was Martin (3/9) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * The Rookie: His Name Was Martin (3/9) * MONDAY, MARCH 9 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - The Rookie: "His Name Was Martin" (810) Logline: Nolan, Harper and Miles face a dangerous situation when a routine check takes a sudden turn. Meanwhile, Bailey conducts a covert investigation at the Pentagon at the request of Lt. Grey. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged in to  more PR

The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference * BURBANK, Calif., February 25, 2026 - Hugh Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 2, 2026 at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET/ 1:05 more PR

UK's Video-on-demand Services to Have Enhanced Ofcom Regulation (10)
LONDON, England, Feb. 25 -- The British Department for Culture, Media and Sport issued the following news release: * * * UK's video-on-demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP * Media Act implementation will bring the UK's largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulnerable * Major streamers with over 500,000 UK users such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and ITVX will need to comply with new standard more PR

University College London: Lasers and Drones Assess Health of World Forests and Help Track Climate Change (10)
LONDON, England, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Lasers and drones assess health of world forests and help track climate change Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative, led by UCL researchers. Published in the journal Earth System Science Data, the finalised full dataset of the 3D tree census is helping scientists better understand how much biomass more PR

UPDATE: CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, JON FAVREAU, JON LOVETT, DAN PFEIFFER, TOMMY VIETOR, JASON BATEMAN, STERLING K. BROWN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 23-27 (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * UPDATE: CHRISTINA APPLEGATE, JON FAVREAU, JON LOVETT, DAN PFEIFFER, TOMMY VIETOR, JASON BATEMAN, STERLING K. BROWN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' FEB. 23-27 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects more PR

User-Customized Already Viewed Video Summary (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12563277 B2, initially filed Jan. 18, 2024) developed by Fabian L. Gallusser, Palo Alto, California, for "User-customized already viewed video summary." more PT

Will Trent: We're Looking for a Vampire (3/1) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: We're Looking for a Vampire (3/1) * TUESDAY, MARCH 1 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - Will Trent: "We're Looking for a Vampire" (408B) Logline: A woman found drained of her blood pulls Will and Caleb into a chilling case, leading to a suspect who mirrors Will's pain. Meanwhile, Amanda is forced to confront her lingering trauma. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged  more PR

Will Trent: You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets (3/10) (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 23 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets (3/10) * TUESDAY, MARCH 10 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets" (410) Logline: When a fraternity golden boy and his friend are found dead, Will, Faith, Angie and the team work to unravel the case. Meanwhile, Angie juggles parenting class; Seth faces new-dad anxiety; and Faith confronts her future. (TV-14, LV) Stream epis more PR

ZACH BRAFF, LUKE GRIMES, ANNETTE BENING, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, CAITRIONA BALFE AND OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ALYSA LIU HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)
BURBANK, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ZACH BRAFF, LUKE GRIMES, ANNETTE BENING, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, CAITRIONA BALFE AND OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ALYSA LIU HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 2-6 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Monday, March 2 - ZACH BRAFF dishes on ABC's "Scrubs," and WAGNER MOURA drops by to talk about "The Secret Agent." Plus, HUNTER HAYES performs! Tuesday, March 3 - LUKE GRIMES chats about "Marshals," and CHRISTA MILLER is  more PR