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Tipoffs: Disney Weekly Newsletter for 2025-05-04 ( 32 items )  
'9-1-1' Shocker Scores Five-Month Multiplatform High in Adults 18-49 (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * '9-1-1' Shocker Scores Five-Month Multiplatform High in Adults 18-49 "9-1-1" (Disney/Christopher Willard)* Series photos are available here. * After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, "9-1-1" scored 8.45 million Total Viewers and 1.74 rating among Adults 18-49. * With a riveting episode in which the 118 bravely c more PR

'American Idol' Rocks the House With More Back-to-Back Wins (10)
BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'American Idol' Rocks the House With More Back-to-Back Wins Disney/Eric McCandless* Series photos are available here. Kicking off this season's coast-to-coast live shows, "American Idol" scored more ratings wins on Sunday, April 27, and Monday, April 28, revealing the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees with guest mentor James Taylor on Sunday, and hon more PR

2025 NFL Draft is second most-watched draft ever (10)
CANTON, Ohio, April 29 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft is second most-watched draft ever The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay was seen by an average audience of 7.5 million viewers across ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and digital channels for the three-day event, making it the second most-watched Draft on record behind only 2020 and up +27% versus last year. All seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft were presented acr more PR

9-1-1: Don't Drink the Water (5/8) (10)
BURBANK, California, May 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Don't Drink the Water (5/8) THURSDAY, MAY 8 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - 9-1-1: "Don't Drink the Water" (817) Logline: Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and must figure out their cause before anyone else is hurt. Meanwhile, as everyone settles into their new normal, they try to move forward and plan for the future.  more PR

ABC ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2025 PREMIERE DATES (10)
BURBANK, California, April 30 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ABC ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2025 PREMIERE DATES Clockwise from top left: "Bachelor in Paradise" (ABC/Craig Sjodin), "Match Game" (Caitlin Cronenberg), "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (Disney/Mark Seliger), "Press Your Luck" (Disney/Casey Durkin), "Celebrity Family Feud" (Disney/Matt Sayles)* Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which includes the h more PR

American Idol: 815 (Ladies' Night) (5/4) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 28 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 815 (Ladies' Night) (5/4) SUNDAY, MAY 4 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT/6:00-8:01 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:01 p.m. PDT*- American Idol: "815 (Ladies' Night)" (815) Logline: Powerhouse performances celebrate the Iconic Women of Music, featuring Miranda Lambert, as the Top 10 return hoping to earn a spot in the Top 8. America votes live to  more PR

American Idol: 816 (Judge's Song Contest) (5/5) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 28 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 816 (Judge's Song Contest) (5/5) MONDAY, MAY 5 8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT - American Idol: "816 (Judge's Song Contest)" (816) Logline: The Top 8 perform songs secretly selected by Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie or Carrie Underwood in the "Judge's Song Contest." With Jelly Roll as artist in residence, America votes for the Top 6, and the judges save on more PR

April Jobs Data: A Solid Report (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * April Jobs Data: A Solid Report by Raymond J. Keating - While the report for first quarter GDP was grim, the employment report for April from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was quite good. What's up with that? There are multiple possibilities, but most likely is that employment tends to be a lagging indicator. That is, when the economy slows or declines,  more PR

Ballet icon to deliver Senior Convocation address May 22 (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ballet icon to deliver Senior Convocation address May 22 Misty Copeland, who in 2015 became the first Black woman to be named principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, will give the keynote address at Senior Convocation on May 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. in Barton Hall., Click to open gallery view Misty Copeland The student-run 2025 Convocation Committee announced the selection April 28 during a senior class more PR

Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #3: Rachel Brosnahan, Seth Green, Margaret Cho (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/25) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Jeopardy: Quarterfinal #3: Rachel Brosnahan, Seth Green, Margaret Cho (5/14) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/25) WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Jeopardy: " Quarterfinal #3: Rachel Brosnahan, Seth Green, Margaret Cho" (303) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/25) Logline: Celebrity contestants compete for the $1 million grand prize for charity w more PR

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Rainn Wilson, Ellie Kemper and Oscar Nunez (5/14) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Rainn Wilson, Ellie Kemper and Oscar Nunez (5/14) WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Rainn Wilson, Ellie Kemper and Oscar Nunez " (504) Logline: The cast of "The Office" reunites to spin and win for charity with Rainn Wilson (Lide Haiti), Ellie Kemper (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) an more PR

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz and Adam Pally (5/7) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz and Adam Pally (5/7) WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz and Adam Pally " (509) Logline: Celebrity contestants spin to win for charity with Wendi McLendon-Covey (Foster Nation), Ben Schwartz (Children's Hospital Los Angeles) a more PR

DAVID SPADE, NATE BARGATZE, REBEL WILSON, JIM GAFFIGAN AND HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5-9 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' (10)
BURBANK, California, May 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * DAVID SPADE, NATE BARGATZE, REBEL WILSON, JIM GAFFIGAN AND HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 5-9 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of May 5-9. Monday, May 5 - DAVID SPADE sits down with the hosts for a chat ab more PR

Doctor Odyssey: The Wave, Part 2 (5/15) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Doctor Odyssey: The Wave, Part 2 (5/15) THURSDAY, MAY 15 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Doctor Odyssey: "The Wave, Part 2" (118) Logline: When Max's transmission goes silent, he and Barry seek refuge in an abandoned church while Tristan takes charge of The Odyssey. With time running out, Avery leads a high-stakes rescue mission to find Max. Watch episodes next  more PR

ESPN Goes to Barcelona for the 261st FC Barcelona-Real Madrid ElClasico (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Goes to Barcelona for the 261st FC Barcelona-Real Madrid ElClasico * Live match presentation on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in English and Spanish on Sunday, May 11 at 10:15 a.m. ET * Expansive coverage originating from Barcelona begins Thursday, May 8 ESPN platforms - ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and more - will combine to present unprecedented coverage of th more PR

ESPN's WNBA Coverage Returns in Full Force: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo & Holly Rowe Lead Broadcast Team; Expanded Pregame Shows and Star Talent Highlight 2025 Season (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's WNBA Coverage Returns in Full Force: Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo & Holly Rowe Lead Broadcast Team; Expanded Pregame Shows and Star Talent Highlight 2025 Season ESPN Expands Coverage with New Los Angeles-Based Edition of WNBA Countdown, Featuring Host Malika Andrews in an Expanded Role ESPN, which has presented the WNBA since the league's inception in 1997, will on more PR

Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Four-Stream Coverage of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: Four-Stream Coverage of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch * Marquee and Featured Groups include world No. 1 Scheffler, defending champion Pendrith * Also major winners Spieth, Woodland; recent TOUR winners Campbell, Vilips, Griffin; fan favorites Burns, Kim, Knapp, Zalatoris, more * Coverage begins tomorrow at 7:45 more PR

Fiji Petrel: Scientists Embark on Journey to Find Critically Endangered Seabird (10)
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release: * * * Fiji Petrel: Scientists embark on journey to find critically endangered seabird Researchers experienced in the handling and tracking of seabirds begin an expedition to study the critically endangered Fiji petrel. National Geographic Pristine Seas, in partnership with BirdLife International, NatureFiji-MareqetiViti (BirdLife International's Partner), the Fiji Ministry of the Environment and iTaukei  more PR

Following a Standout Sundance World Premiere, National Geographic Documentary Films Unveils Trailer for Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning SALLY, Ahead of National Space Day (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Walt Disney and National Geographic Society, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Following a Standout Sundance World Premiere, National Geographic Documentary Films Unveils Trailer for Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning SALLY, Ahead of National Space Day SALLY Premieres on National Geographic on June 16 and Streams on Disney+ and Hulu on June 17 From Emmy(R) -Winning Director Cristina Costantin more PR

Formula 1 Comes to America: Miami Grand Prix to be Live on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+, ESPN Deportes (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Formula 1 Comes to America: Miami Grand Prix to be Live on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+, ESPN Deportes On-Site Reports from SportsCenter, Good Morning America ESPN Producing Pre, Post-Race Shows for Digital, Social Platforms ESPN+ Streaming All On-Track Sessions for F1 Academy Series for Women Drivers The Formula 1 World Championship returns to America this weekend for th more PR

Jeopardy! Masters: Knockouts 3 & 4 (5/7) (10)
BURBANK, California, May 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Jeopardy! Masters: Knockouts 3 & 4 (5/7) WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 9:00-10:01 p.m. EDT -- Jeopardy! Masters: "Knockouts 3 & 4" (302) Logline: Hosted by Ken Jennings, top-ranked contestants compete for the $500,000 grand prize. Knockout game three features Neilesh Vinjamuri, Isaac Hirsch and Adriana Harmeyer facing off to see who will go up against Yogesh Raut and Ro more PR

MPA Statement on USTR's 2025 Special 301 Report (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Motion Picture Association issued the following statement on April 29, 2025: * * * MPA Statement on USTR's 2025 Special 301 Report WASHINGTON - The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released its annual Special 301 Report, which reviews the global state of intellectual property protection and enforcement. The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association (MPA) Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin: "A strong creative economy depen more PR

New Campaign Exposes UNITE HERE's Anti-Worker Tactics (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Campaign Exposes UNITE HERE's Anti-Worker Tactics National Right to Work Foundation offers free legal aid to hotel industry employees nationwide Washington, DC (May 1, 2025) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is launching a nationwide campaign offering free legal aid to hotel workers in the wake of widespread abuse by UNITE HERE officials. Th more PR

NOAH WYLE, NICK OFFERMAN, BARRY KEOGHAN, CHARLIZE THERON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 5-9 (10)
BURBANK, California, May 2 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * NOAH WYLE, NICK OFFERMAN, BARRY KEOGHAN, CHARLIZE THERON AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' MAY 5-9 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, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with com more PR

Paradise: You Asked For Miracles (5/12) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Paradise: You Asked For Miracles (5/12) MONDAY, MAY 12 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Paradise: "You Asked For Miracles" (106) Logline: Xavier and Robinson set their plans in motion while Sinatra works to preserve the status quo in Paradise. Stream on Hulu. *** Original text here: https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/paradise-you-asked-for-miracles-5-1 more PR

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION UNVEILS ELECTRIFYING CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES (10)
BURBANK, California, April 28 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION UNVEILS ELECTRIFYING CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation pulled back the curtain on its 2025 Inductees - a powerhouse lineup of trailblazers, icons and music legends who have shaped the ever-evolving sounds of Rock & Roll. This year's announcement delivered live by Ryan Seacrest on the Rock &  more PR

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION UNVEILS ELECTRIFYING CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 27 -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a museum venue and organization that celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists, issued the following news release: * * * ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION UNVEILS ELECTRIFYING CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES 2025 Induction Ceremony Set for Saturday, November 8 in Los Angeles, California and Airing Live on Disney+ Tonight, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation pulled back the curtain on its 2025 Inductees - a powerhouse l more PR

Sculpting a Story of Time: Four Seasons Hotel Doha Collaborates with Artist Dan Pearce to Create Signature Piece for 20-Year Milestone (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, April 28 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Sculpting a Story of Time: Four Seasons Hotel Doha Collaborates with Artist Dan Pearce to Create Signature Piece for 20-Year Milestone Commemorating two decades of world-class hospitality and unforgettable guest experiences, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has announced an exciting collaboration with renowned artist Dan Pearce. As part of this exclusive residency, Pearce will u more PR

SEASON FINALE - Shark Tank: 1620 (5/16) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SEASON FINALE - Shark Tank: 1620 (5/16) FRIDAY, MAY 16 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1620" (1620) (Season Finale) Logline: For the season 16 finale and Mark Cuban's farewell episode, entrepreneurs pitch their one-of-a-kind products to the Sharks, including oversized luxury candles, gourmet deviled eggs, a tick-removal mitten, and seamless, invisible  more PR

Walt Disney Company Launches Inaugural, Company-Wide "Disney Week Of Wishes" Campaign To Celebrate World Wish Day With Make-A-Wish (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release: * * * Walt Disney Company Launches Inaugural, Company-Wide "Disney Week Of Wishes" Campaign To Celebrate World Wish Day With Make-A-Wish As the world's largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish, Disney grants a wish every hour of every day all year long BURBANK, Calif., April 28, 2025 - Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) kicks off a weeklong company-wide campaign to celebrate its 45-year relationsh more PR

Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Moffettnathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference (10)
BURBANK, California, May 1 -- The Walt Disney Company issued the following news release: * * * Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Moffettnathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference BURBANK, Calif., April 30, 2025 - Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will participate in a question-and-answer session at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at approximately 9:40 a.m. ET/ 6:40 a.m. more PR

Will Trent: Listening to a Heartbeat (5/13) (Season Finale) (10)
BURBANK, California, April 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: Listening to a Heartbeat (5/13) (Season Finale) TUESDAY, MAY 13 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "Listening to a Heartbeat" (318) (Season Finale) Logline: Unleashed by a domestic terrorist group, a mysterious biological attack runs rampant in Atlanta. As Will and his team race to contain the threat and save countless lives, he's forced to con more PR