Author: Mr. Daps
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Hayley Mills is Given Replacement Oscar After Original is Stolen
Hayley Mills was given a new Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This replaces one that was stolen from her in the 80s. The original, a Juvenile Award, was given to her for her performance in Pollyanna. She was one of 12 people to receive this award. In fact, she was…
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The Three Pillars – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1214 (#588)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS have a fun time geeking out about what has gone on in the world of geek in the last week. Before doing that though, the question is asked, where did everyone go on field trips as kids? This leads to some interesting discussion between the geeks and…
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Special Look and Character Photos for Death on the Nile Released
To celebrate the upcoming release of 20th Century Studios’ “Death on the Nile” exclusively in theaters on February 11, 2022, and begin the one-month countdown, the studio has released a special look at the tale of passion and jealousy directed by and starring five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh. In addition, the first set of character posters of the all-star…
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New Characters, a Float, Food, and More Coming to Disneyland Resort for Lunar New Year
Disneyland Resort is celebrating the Lunar New year at Disney California Adventure from January 21 through February 13, 2022, to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures will be celebrated with a solid dose of Disney magic. This will include Asian-inspired food and beverages, merchandise, entertainment, and decor. This year there…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Outlines Focus for the Future with Three Pillars
As Disney gears up for its 100th anniversary, it isn’t just looking at the past. In a memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the next 100 years are being looked at as well. In the memo, Chapek sets the focus for the company’s next 100 years. The focus is narrowed down to “three strategic pillars.”…
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Walt Disney World Announces New Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for Florida Residents
Starting on January 11, there will be a new way for Florida residents to experience Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The new Disney Weekday Magic ticket will allow Floridians to purchase a 2-day single park ticket for $149 (plus tax). The ticket will be valid Mondays through Fridays through April 7, 2022. There will…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Continues to Break Box Office Records
Spider-Man: No Way Home has won the weekend’s box office for the fourth weekend in a row. This weekend it brought in $33 million and the top spot. This is higher than the $30 million that was expected for the flick over the weekend. With this addition to its box office earnings, Spider-Man: No Way…
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Star Tours Celebrates 35 Years of Adventures at Disneyland
35 years ago today Star Tours opened at Disneyland. On Jan. 9, 1987 guests first hopped aboard Starspeeders for an out-of-this-world adventure. RX-24 then took people on his first flight that ended up being full of adventure and featured iconic Star Wars locations and moments as they make their way to Endor… with a bit…
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Disney Patents 3-D Virtual World Simulator Technology
Disney continues to dig into augmented reality experiences for its guests. Recently, Disney received a patent on what is called a “Virtual World Simulator.” This technology aims to project moving 3-D images on real-world objects that would be able to interact with guests. This would, in theory, up the interaction and engagement with guests visiting…
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Pixar’s Turning Red Headed to Disney+
Pixar’s next film, Turning Red, will be heading straight to Disney+ when it is released in March 11, 2022. The announcement was made by Disney via social media today. This continues a recent trend of Pixar films coming directly to Disney’s streaming service. The release of Turning Red will be available for all Disney+ subscribers…
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2023 Departures Dates and Locations Announced for National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions has announced its departure dates for the 2023 Signature Land, Private Expedition and River Cruise itineraries. Among these trips includes a completely reimagined trip to Costa Rica. Each of these trips will take travelers to some absolutely incredible locations around the world. They will be led by National Geographic Experts or guides…
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Craig Ferguson and Donald Faison Part of Alice in Wonderland TV Series
Disney Junior has a new show based on the world of Alice in Wonderland and both Craig Ferguson and Donald Faison are a part of the cast. Alice’s Wonderland Bakery continues the story of Alice in Wonderland but with Alice’s great-granddaughter. In the show, Libby Rue portrays this new Alice, Craig Ferguson is the Doorknob,…
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Drops Virtual Queue at Walt Disney World Resort
On October 1, 2021, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. For guests who wanted to experience this attraction, a virtual queue system was utilized. Today it was announced that Disney is dropping this system for the attraction. Instead, guests will be able to wait in a standby…
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Auditions Open for Voices of Liberty at Walt Disney World Resort
The Voices of Liberty is an incredible vocal ensemble that can be heard at the America Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Now, there is a chance to audition for this beautiful vocal group. A post on Broadway World for auditions shows how aspiring vocalists could audition for this group. Aspiring singers can…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closing Again Due to Pandemic
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing once again due to the effects of the ongoing pandemic. The news comes from a post found on the park’s website. This will be the fourth time that Hong Kong Disneyland closes due to the coronavirus. The first closure was in January of 2020. “As required by the government and…
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Trailer for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Released Ahead of Apple TV+ Arrival
Fraggle Rock is back, well almost. On January 21, 2022, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock will arrive on Apple TV+. With its arrival, fans will see some return of some recognizable friends and locations, along with some new music and characters as well. The official trailer that was released today, has a new song…
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Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert to Get IMAX Debut
The Beatles: Get Back has been streaming on Disney+ since November. A part of the docuseries is the rooftop performance of The Beatles as was seen on top of the Apple Corps’ Savile Row headquarters on January 30, 1969. This performance is being optimized for IMAX and will be presented on January 30, 2022, at an…
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Josh Gad Visits Walt Disney World And Answers a Few Questions
It’s not every day that the voice of Olaf visits Walt Disney World. However, when he does, the Disney team has to take a minute to ask a few questions. In this brief interview, Josh Gad answers questions about being at Walt Disney World Resort with his family, what he is working on, and what…
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Goodbye Bob, Hello Boba – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1213 (#587)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This is the first episode of the new year and we are excited to geek out with you! As the new year begins, the GEEKS talk about endings. Bob Iger ended his nearly 5-decade career at The Walt Disney Company in the last week. The GEEKS chat about…
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Ming-Na’s Dream Role Featurette Debuts Ahead of New The Book of Boba Fett Episode Arrival
Tomorrow the second episode of The Book of Boba Fett will arrive on Disney+. Ahead of its arrival, Disney+ has debuted a new featurette with Ming-Na Wen sharing about her dream role. This role happens to be her role in The Book of Boba Fett, Fennec Shand. In Ming-Na’s Dream Role, Ming-Na Wen is joined…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Disney has released a new trailer and poster for The Ice Age Adventure of Buck Wild. This is the newest film that features the return of the characters from the Ice Age franchise. This original film will debut on Disney+ on January 28, 2022. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild Trailer The Ice Age…
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Grad Nite Returns to Disneyland Resort in 2022
An annual tradition is returning to the Disneyland Resort. The OC Register is reporting that Grad Nite will be returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2022. This annual tradition for high school seniors has been on hiatus for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2022, there will be 16 dates that will be…
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Disneyland Paris Updates Operations in Line with Health & Safety Protocols as Pandemic Continues
Disneyland Paris has updated its operations to be in line with health and safety protocols as the pandemic continues to impact lives around the world and the operations at the European Disney park. Starting on January 3rd, Disneyland Paris has changed its operations and offerings to attempt to combat the ongoing coronavirus and its most…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is Now 10th Highest at U.S. Box Office
Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to break records at the box office as it enters the new year. Currently, it is the 10th highest movie at the domestic box office having pulled in $609.89M. This comes as it overtook Pixar’s Incredibles 2 and is now only $8 million away from overtaking Star Wars: The Last…