Author: Daps Magic
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An Interview with Writer/Director Peter Hedges – THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Academy Award-nominated writer/director Peter Hedges (Dan In Real Life, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape), and starring Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest and CJ Adams as Timothy Green, comes this highly imaginative story about a happily married couple who can’t wait to start a family – but…
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Phoenix Comicon Film Festival 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Phoenix Comicon Film Festival is back for 2013 and is now accepting entries. The Film Festival accepts films of any length (from shorts to feature length), type (documentary, fan film, narrative, web series, etc.), and almost any genre(science fiction, steampunk, horror, fantasy, etc.). The Phoenix Comicon…
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Peter Pan Flies to Blu-Ray on February 5!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight! Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™ Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013 New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture…
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‘The Happiest Balloon on Earth’ Takes to the Skies Over Mexico for 11th Annual International Balloon Festival In Leon, Guanajuato
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in…
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“DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” and “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” Now Available!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE JOIN MICKEY MOUSE AND OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES IN WASTELAND AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE SHIPS “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” AND “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” VIDEO GAMES Sequel To The Award-Winning ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ Is Now Available At Retailers Nationwide…
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Community Leaders Sneak First Peeks of New Fantasyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2012— Walt Disney World Resort offered more than 150 community leaders a glimpse at the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history today. Local executives and dignitaries toured New Fantasyland, experienced its attractions and witnessed the economic boon it has created for Central Florida.…
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Are You BRAVE Enough For Tartan Nails?
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE To celebrate this week’s release of the Brave Blu-ray combo pack, Disney / Pixar teamed up with butter LONDON to create a custom nail bar with Scottish Tartan nail art designs inspired by and as seen in the movie, Brave. Katie Hughes, butter LONDON’s Global Color Ambassador designed…
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…
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Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests will experience the thrill of designing their very own virtual vehicle – then putting their design through its paces – when the re-imagined, multi-sensory Test Track Presented by Chevrolet grand re-opens Dec. 6, 2012. The iconic Epcot attraction,…
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Brave Director Mark Andrews Interview
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Andrews joined Pixar Animation Studios in December 2000 and has worked on four of the studio’s feature films. He served as story supervisor on the Academy Award®-winning feature films “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille” and as a storyboard artist for the Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” Andrews also contributed to the…
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A BRAVE Interview with Producer Katherine Sarafian
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Sarafian has been an integral part of the success and growth of Pixar Animation Studios, joining Pixar in 1994 as a production coordinator on the studio’s first full-length feature film, “Toy Story.” From there, she continued to develop her film production experience as production manager in Pixar’s short…
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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Video Game Demo Now Available for Download on Playstation®Network and XBOX Live Marketplace for XBOX 360
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE November 6, 2012 – Disney Interactive today announced that a demo of the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in…
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Disney Interactive Releases Third Gameplay Vignette for “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is pleased to release the third in a series of gameplay vignettes in anticipation of the launch of “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.” The Reconstructed Wasteland Vignette will offer a glimpse into the exciting world of Wasteland in “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The…
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Holidays Come to Cars Land! Seasonal Cheer Spreads Throughout Disneyland Resort as The Happiest Place on Earth Gets Merrier Starting Nov. 12
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Highlights Include New Holiday Décor for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, plus Fireworks, the Christmas Parade and Snowfall in Disneyland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2012) – The newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park gets a spectacular seasonal makeover, and such beloved holiday traditions…
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New Disney-Branded “Better For You” Food Products to be Showcased at Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., October 24, 2012 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will showcase its new assortment of “better for you” food products at the Produce Marketing Association’s PMA Fresh Summit October 26 – 28 in Anaheim, CA. Produce products featuring beloved Disney characters on the packaging will be on display, demonstrating…
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Kym Johnson Hosts Disney’s Secret of the Wings Screening For Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Last week, “Dancing With The Stars” pro Kym Johnson hosted a screening of Disney’s SECRET OF THE WINGS for guests from the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles at Disneytoon Studios in Glendale, CA and was presented with a “Fairyization” created especially for her by the filmmakers, Director Peggy Holmes…
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Disney Twenty-Three Gets Into Game With Wreck-It Ralph in Winter Issue!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Diane Disney Miller Gives Fans a Sneak Peek Of The New Snow White Exhibit At The Walt Disney Family Museum Go Behind The Scenes With Epic Mickey Creative Director Warren Spector And Discover How Disney Creates Blockbuster Video Games Exclusive Interviews With Alan Menken And Sarah Silverman BURBANK,…
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Disney Rings in the Holidays with Top 10 “Must Have” Gifts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 — Disney Consumer Products today announced its Top 10 “must have” gifts for children and families who love and cherish all things Disney. With something for everyone on your list, Disney’s Top 10 holiday gifts are already garnering major awards and accolades from top media,…
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VoluntEARS Who Make a Difference: Brian Reif
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2012 – In the true spirit of a Disney VoluntEAR, Brian Reif shares his time and expertise to help bring a smile and a unique experience for many kids who come to Central Florida searching for “magic.” “I’m proud to be involved with…
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Cast Members Receive Honors for Achievements in Engineering
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2012—Excellence and the pursuit of innovation recently brought 2,000 professionals and students to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for the 24th annual HENNAC Great Minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering) conference hosted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. For the past 23…
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Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012 for its 37th year. The prestigious open-air fine arts festival features nearly 150 award-winning artists, sidewalk chalk art, limited-edition fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass art, Disney collectibles, live…
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Oswald Vignette – “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is pleased to release the second video in a series of gameplay vignettes in anticipation of the launch of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. In the latest installment, learn more about Oswald’s backstory and his unique abilities in this entertaining video, narrated by…
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Tinker Bell & Cast Celebrate at Secret of the Wings Premiere!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New York Premiere of Secret of the Wings with voice talent (L to R) Timothy Dalton, Anjelica Huston, Matt Lanter, Raven-Symoné and Mae Whitman October 20, 2012 – New York. Tinker Bell and her sister Periwinkle stepped out onto the red carpet together today at the Disney Digital 3D™ premiere of Secret of the Wings. They were joined by film…