Author: Mr. Daps
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‘Star Trek 4’ Still in Development Alongside New ‘Star Trek’ After Film Announcement
With the announcement of a new original Star Trek film being made, many people are now asking… what about Star Trek 4 with the crew of the Enterprise in the Kelvin Universe? In short, it’s still happening. Both films are being producted by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot under the Paramount banner. Star Trek 4 is…
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Walt Disney Inducted Into Orange County Hall of Fame
On Friday, Walt Disney was inducted into the inaugural class of the Orange County Hall of Fame. He was one of ten inductees who included Olympians Greg Louganis and Amanda Beard, golfer Tiger Woods, L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Gwen Stefani, singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, and three developers: Frank Jao, Henry Segerstrom…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 13, 1938
On this day in 1938, an East Coast premiere of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. It was the first Disney picture shown at Radio City and ran for five weeks. In a full-circle moment, a musical production of ‘Snow White,’ known as ‘Snow White…
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New ‘Star Trek’ Film Coming From ‘Andor’ Director
Another new Star Trek film is reportedly in the works. This one is set to be directed by Andor director Toby Haynes. Haynes will be directing this new original Star Trek film that is going to have a script written by Seth Grahame-Smith. The film is said to be a new “origin story” that will…
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‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin’ Coming to Apple TV+ in February
A new special with the Peanuts in it will be arriving on Apple TV+ in February. Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin will be arriving on the streaming service on February 16, 2024. This special tells the origin story of Franklin and how he became a part of the Peanuts gang. It all revolves around a…
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Original Soundtrack for ‘Gravity Falls’ Now Available
The original soundtrack for Gravity Falls is now available on streaming services. Featuring 43 tracks, the Gravity Falls soundtrack let’s fans revisit the series that ran from 2012-2016. In total, there were 40 episodes released for this series. It featured the voices of Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini, and J.K. Simmons. The…
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Ten New Episodes of ‘Bluey’ Now on Disney+
*Source: Nielsen Media Research time spent viewing for CY2023 to-date; 12/26/22-10/29/23 based on total hours viewed for Kids 2-11 across linear and streaming combined, versus all other series tracked by Nielsen. ** **Source: Nielsen Media Research Data for Total P2+ time spent viewing on streaming, versus all programs tracked by Nielsen. (Based on being #1 wks…
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‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ — Season Two Premieres on Apple TV+ in March
Apple TV+ has announced a second season for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and also revealed that it will be premiering in March 2024. The second season of this Jim Henson Company will be arriving on the streaming service on March 29, 2024. The second season of the series will see some big changes…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Artwork for Royal Banquet at Disneyland Hotel
Later this month the Disneyland Hotel will be reopening at Disneyland Paris. This comes after it has undergone a massive transformation. When it reopens on January 25, 2024, one of the experiences that guests will get to check out is the new Royal Banquet. The Royal Banquet is inspired by real castle reception rooms. It…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares First Look at ‘Moana’ Show for Disney Treasure
Ahead of the arrival later this year of the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship in the fleet, the Disney Treasure, a first look at the new Moana show has been given by Disney. This is the first stage adaptation of Moana. It promises to have set design and music bursting with elements of Pacific Islands…
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Hugh Hennesy | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 12, 1891
On this day in 1891, art director and animator Hugh Hennesy was born. He first came to Disney in 1932 where he was an art director for ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Hennesy’s other art direction credits include ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon.’ He also designed the animation layout for such favorites as…
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Join Team Daps Magic as We Cheer on Disneyland Half Marathon Runners!
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the Disneyland Half Marathon will return to the Disneyland Resort. Thousands of runDisney runners will be running through and around the Disneyland Resort in the early hours of the morning. This year we thought it would be fun to get a group together and cheer them on! There are some…
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The Walt Disney Company Receives 50 People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Today, The Walt Disney Company received 50 People’s Choice Awards nominations, with Hulu and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building leading in the television categories. Voting across all 45 categories is open until Friday, January 19. Winners will be announced Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, in a ceremony hosted by Simu Liu.…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Why He’s Excited for ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to Hit Theaters
Three films from Disney and Pixar are coming to movie theaters for the first time ever, and Pete Docter is eager for fans to see them in a new way. 2020’s Soul, 2021’s Luca and 2022’s Turning Red are having special engagement theatrical runs this year with Soul hitting theaters this weekend. Docter—who is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar—is excited to present them the way they were…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals New Cast Member Nametags
The Disneyland Resort revealed new nametags today. These nametags are colorful, have park icons on them, and also include the cast member’s name and hometown. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote a message about these new nametags and their meaning. All of this comes as the Disneyland Resort is continuing to ramp up its DisneylandForward…
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Andrew Warren Decision Used in Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A ruling about former Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis has been filed by The Walt Disney Company in its own lawsuit against the Governor. This comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Warren’s suspension by Governor DeSantis after Warren opposed efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. This was…
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Disneyland Resort Magic Keys Sell Out One Day After Resuming Sales
Just one day after resuming sales, Magic Keys for the Disneyland Resort have once again sold out. Magic Keys went on sale yesterday morning and throughout the day, people on social media could be seen giving updates about obtaining their new Magic Keys… or the process if obtaining them. By yesterday evening, all but the…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’ Available For Digital Download in January and Disc Formats in March
Walt Disney Animation Studios newest film Wish will be soon available to watch from the comfort of home. Starting on January 23, 2024, the film will be available to purchase for digital download on digital retailers like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. It will then become available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD…
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Sail Away On Next Disney Cruise With New Fashion Collection From Ashley Eckstein and Bret Iwan
The Disney Cruise Line today unveiled a new fashion collection that was created by Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars actress & designer) and Bret Iwan (Official voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney artist). Described as “cruise casual,” this new collection will be launching aboard the Disney Wish on Friday January 12, 2024. It will soon also…
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GEEK EATS: Lunar New Year Celebration Foods
The Lunar New Year Celebration begins at Disney California on January 23 and continues through February 18. 2024 celebrates the Year of the Dragon and this celebration in particular will include characters, entertainment, festive décor, merchandise, and food! For food lovers, this year will see the return of some favorites, like the Mickey-shaped Hot Dog…
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Disney Debuts Future of Entertainment and Advertising at Fourth Annual Tech & Data Showcase at CES
At their fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase – live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney touted its transformative technology and upcoming innovations. The media and entertainment powerhouse hosted major brands, agencies and journalists at the iconic Chelsea Theater in The Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas. “Disney connects our clients to world-class entertainment, sports and programming…
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Sofia the First | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 11, 2013
On this day in 2013, ‘Sofia the First’ premiered on the Disney Channel with the episode, “Just One of the Princes.” The show would air for four seasons and become the most-watched program for preschool-age children during its run. The title character was voiced by ‘Modern Family’ actress, Ariel Winter. The show follows Sofia as…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Tickets to Go On Sale In March
Today, during Disney Advertising’s Global Tech & Data Showcase at CES® 2024, Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer for The Walt Disney Company, announced that tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale starting March 26. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with fans of…
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UPDATED: Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s to Close Not In March, But in April
Tortilla Jo’s has a new closing date. It will now be closing on April 7th. Details here. Tortilla Jo’s is shutting its doors in the Downtown Disney District. The news came from an email sent to customers. In the email, Tortilla Jo’s says that its last day of service will be on March 31, 2024.…