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Disney, in collaboration with ELLE, honors real-life heroines embodying the courage and kindness of Disney Princesses during the Ultimate Princess Celebration. The September 2021 issue of ELLE features Eva Longoria, Misty Copeland, Amanda Nguyen, and Padma Lakshmi, highlighting their achievements and inspirations drawn from beloved characters like Jasmine, Belle, Mulan, and Tiana. This campaign will unfold over 15 months, celebrating the strength and impact of these modern heroines. The issue hits newsstands on August 31, 2021, coinciding with World Princess Week.

Disney (NYSE: DIS) announces the inaugural World Princess Week, starting Aug. 23, to celebrate the qualities of courage and kindness embodied by Disney Princess characters. Part of the year-long Ultimate Princess Celebration, the event includes new products, a YouTube series, promotions at Disney Parks, and a Disney Channel special. Fans can engage through various channels and social media, sharing their acts of kindness. Notable product launches include new Disney Princess dolls and interactive merchandise. The celebration aims to inspire global audiences, with additional offerings across Disney resorts.

Disney (NYSE: DIS) announces the inaugural World Princess Week starting Aug. 23, promoting courage and kindness through various global activities. This event is part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration, introducing new products, a YouTube series, and offerings at Disney Parks. Notable launches include Disney Princess dolls and themed merchandise, alongside a Disney Channel special featuring reimagined performances. The company aims to inspire fans worldwide, enhancing brand visibility and engagement, as well as philanthropic efforts through product sales.

Disney (NYSE: DIS) has expanded its Adaptive Roleplay costume collection, introducing new designs including Black Panther and Star Wars: The Mandalorian costumes and wheelchair covers. These adaptive costumes allow individuals with accessibility needs to enjoy dressing as their favorite characters. Designed for wheelchair users, the costumes feature back openings for easier dressing and accommodate tube access. The Halloween lineup includes themed costumes for adults, kids, and pets. Shoppers can explore the new collection on shopDisney.com.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported third fiscal quarter earnings ending July 3, 2021, with diluted EPS from continuing operations at $0.50, a significant recovery from a loss of $2.61 in the same quarter last year. Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.80, while revenue soared to $17.02 billion, up 45% from $11.78 billion year-over-year. However, operating income for the Disney Parks segment dropped by $1.6 billion compared to the previous nine-month period, reflecting ongoing challenges from COVID-19. Despite the pandemic, Disney reported strong performance in its direct-to-consumer segment, nearing 174 million subscriptions across its platforms.

The soundtrack for season two of the popular Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' will be released on July 30, 2021, by Walt Disney Records. The album features original songs and musical numbers from the season, including hits by Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. Additionally, special content will be available on platforms like Spotify and Target, where exclusive merchandise will be offered. The soundtrack has garnered over 85 million streams and 23 million video views to date, showcasing its popularity among fans.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will announce its fiscal third quarter 2021 financial results on August 12, 2021, after the market closes. A live audio webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors and interested parties can access the webcast through the company’s investor relations website, where it will also be archived for later viewing.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been honored as one of ‘Earth’s Mightiest Athletes,’ recognizing his exceptional contributions both on and off the field. This initiative celebrates athletes who are champions of positive change. Wilson's efforts include founding the Why Not You Foundation, which fights poverty through education. He will be celebrated at the Sports Humanitarian Awards on July 12, with a special airing on July 24. Wilson has also donated over $9 million in cancer support and launched the Why Not You Academy to empower youth.

Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will engage in a virtual Q&A session at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference on June 14, 2021, at 12:05 p.m. PT / 3:05 p.m. ET.

Interested participants can view the session via webcast at www.disney.com/investors. An archive of the presentation will also be available.