Category: DAPs Magic News
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Celebrating the Artistry and Technology Behind Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’
The all-new original short Once Upon a Studio takes place at the end of the work day at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California, just after the artists, technologists, and storytellers head home. Disney Legend Burny Mattinson—who worked at The Walt Disney Company for 70 years, longer than any other employee—is the last person to leave.…
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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny Getting Physical Media Release in December
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is getting released on disc formats in December. Starting on December 5th, fans will be able to get the final Indiana Jones movie on 4K, Blu-Ray, and DVD formats. This release will include over two hours of bonus features. It will also feature a score-only version of the…
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How a Secret Passion Project Transformed into ‘Once Upon a Studio’
How do you meaningfully celebrate a century’s worth of beloved features and shorts? That question was top of mind in the fall of 2021, when Dan Abraham and Trent Correy would meet in a local Taco Bell parking lot to brainstorm ways to honor Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100th anniversary. This was the definition of…
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‘Loki’ Season 2 is the Second Most Viewed Season Premiere on Disney+ This Year with 10.9 Million Views After Three Days
After a hit first season that brought viewers deep into the twisty world of the Time Variance Authority, Loki returned last week with a brand-new season on Disney+. The premiere of the second season of Loki is the second most viewed season premiere on Disney+ in 2023. Loki—which stars Tom Hiddleston as the sly God of Mischief—notched 10.9 million views globally…
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Two Captains Log: “Star Trek: Lower Decks” S4E6 – “Parth Ferengi’s Heart Place” Review
Here we are with another Lower Decks week, and this is a very crucial episode in Trek history. Ferenginar and the Ferengi are ready to join the Federation. This also comes after the mysterious ship is seen attacking a Ferengi ship. Rom, the Grand Nagus, can’t keep trading actively with the ship and needs more…
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‘Loki’ Executive Producer Kevin Wright on Crafting a Twisty Second Season for the Marvel Series
The last time viewers saw Loki—Marvel’s favorite anti-hero—it was during the first season finale of Disney+’s hit Marvel series, Loki. The God of Mischief was a bit out of sorts after jumping multiple universes and found himself running through the halls of the Time Variance Authority—the agency in charge of keeping the Multiverse in order. This…
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Haunted Mansion – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Haunted Mansion, a mother and her son discover that their new residence is haunted. So Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) hires a priest (Owen Wilson), a tour guide (LaKeith Stanfield), a psychic (Tiffany Haddish), and a historian (Danny DeVito) to try and rid her new home of the supernatural pests. The Haunted Mansion also has some…
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Disney Launches ‘Wish Together’ Campaign To Celebrate ‘Wish’ and Long-Standing Relationship with Make-A-Wish®
Over the last 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has made wishes come true both in its storytelling and for millions of people around the world. On Wednesday, the company debuted a new campaign that highlights that important tradition. Disney is launching the Wish Together campaign that celebrates its decades-long relationship with Make-A-Wish® as well as the release of…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., October 3, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2023 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 8,…
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“Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats” – Mr. Daps’ Review
A new stop motion animated special has come to Disney+ this Halloween. Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats has Mickey Mouse (Bret Iwan), Minnie Mouse (Kaitlyn Robrock), Goofy (Bill Farmer), Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo), and Daisy Duck (Debra Wilson) go trick or treating on Halloween. After visiting all the regular houses to get candy in town, they decide that…
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Disney Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Throughout October
This October is a special one for The Walt Disney Company as it commemorates its 100th anniversary on Monday, October 16. During this centennial celebration, Disney will have special activations, tie-ins, and moments that will highlight what has made this company so special to so many over the last 100 years. For example, Disney+ will be decked…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Frankenweenie” Screenings for October
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that it will be screening Frankenweenie throughout the month of October. The screenings will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in the theater at The Walt Disney Family Museum throughout the month from October 1 through 28th. Each screening will be at 2:00 PM. There won’t be screenings…
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Disney+ Lets The Dogs Out! The “Air Bud” Movie Collection Starts Streaming October 1
All of the Original Movies Will be Available to Stream for the First Time on Disney+ Including “Air Bud,” “Air Bud: Golden Receiver,” “Air Bud: World Pup,” “Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch,” and “Air Bud: Spikes Back” Disney+ announced today the “Air Bud” movie collection will stream on the platform for the first time starting…
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Two Captains Log: “Star Trek: Lower Decks” S4E5 – “Empathological Fallacies” Review
We’ve reached another Lower Decks episode so soon! In “Empathological Fallacies,” the Cerritos is escorting a trio of Betazoids to Risa. The three immediately begin their partying, and suck the crew into it as well. In the lounge, chaos ensues and it seems that the three have telepathically influenced the crew to let loose. Meanwhile,…
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Disneyland Paris Receives U.S. Mission France Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
The inaugural award, to be presented annually by the U.S. Embassy in Paris to a U.S.-headquartered company operating in France for efforts strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, recognizes Disneyland Paris’ commitment to the fight against illiteracy. Since 2022, 2,100 hours of training provided to Disneyland Paris Cast Members as part of the Sésame project…
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‘The Creator’ Director Gareth Edwards’ Unique Take on the Future
20th Century Studios’ The Creator, now in theaters, is an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence (AI). Directed, produced, and co-written (with Chris Weitz) by acclaimed filmmaker Gareth Edwards, the story is eerily prescient in that it grapples with questions about what it…
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An Animated Behind-the-Scenes Look at ESPN’s ‘Toy Story Funday Football’
ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League are teaming up for Toy Story Funday Football, a first-of-its-kind presentation featuring beloved characters from Pixar Animation Studios. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, fans can immerse themselves in a fully-animated offering on Disney+, ESPN+, and on mobile with the NFL+ app when the Atlanta Falcons…
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Danny Glover to Appear as Santa Claus in “The Naughty Nine”
Just in time for the holidays, Disney Branded Television announced today that its new Disney Original Movie “The Naughty Nine” will debut Wednesday, Nov. 22 (8:00-9:35 p.m. EST), on Disney Channel and Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day), on Disney+. Centered on a clever crew of enterprising kids who plot an elaborate at the North Pole,…
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One Month From Today the 100th Anniversary of the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Begins!
In exactly one month, the 100th anniversary of the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade begins. This anniversary begins with the 100th anniversary of the festival first this year and the 100th anniversary of the parade next year. The Anaheim Fall Festival runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Center Street in Downtown Anaheim.…
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Disneyland Paris Pairs Up With Make-A-Wish to Make a Dream Come True for Alicia
For 30 years, Disneyland Paris has been granting the wishes of sick children, bringing them optimism, joy, and hope. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish France non-profit organization, Alicia got to fulfill her dream of meeting the dancers of the “Dream… and Shine Brighter!” show that has enchanted guests throughout the resort’s 30th Anniversary celebration. The young girl…
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Latin American Original series, “L-POP” Now Streaming on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2023) – All episodes of the Latin American Original series, “L-POP,” are now streaming on Disney+. The new series invites audiences to discover the fascinating world of K-pop—the successful genre of Korean pop music that is already a global phenomenon—through a story full of music and dance. “L-POP” introduces Andrea (Andrea De Alba),…
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Two Captains Log: “Star Trek: Lower Decks” – S4E4 “Something Borrowed, Something Green” Review
We are back with another look at the weekly Star Trek offerings, though a little delayed. Something Borrowed, Something Green opens with an Orion ship being attacked by the mysterious ship that has been attacking other ships. Then, Tendi is invited to her sister’s wedding on Orion, and Becket and T’Lyn talk themselves into coming…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Beloved ‘Frozen’ Film With 10-Week Countdown Featuring Surprises Worth Melting For
Some films are worth melting for and, on November 27, 2013, the world was introduced to the Academy Award®-winning film Frozen from Walt Disney Animation Studios. The global sensation has warmed the hearts of all ages, and both Frozen and its 2019 sequel, Frozen 2, are among the biggest animated films of all time. The enchanting story of sisters Anna and…
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ABC To Celebrate 100 Years Of Disney On Oct. 15 With An Evening Hosted By Kelly Ripa
‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!’ Will Include the World Broadcast Premieres of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Short Film, ‘Once Upon a Studio,’ Feature Film ‘Encanto’ and More In honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary, ABC is celebrating the iconic moment with an evening of magical programming hosted by Kelly Ripa. ABC will…