Category: DAPs Magic News
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‘Tangled’ to Get Live-Action Treatment with ‘The Greatest Showman’ Director
A live-action ‘Tangled’ is in the works and the director behind ‘The Greatest Showman’ is in talks to direct it.
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Pixar: The Official Cookbook – Mr. Daps’ Review
Mr. Daps reviews Pixar: The Official Cookbook, a new cookbook with over 75 recipes inspired by Pixar stories and characters.
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Geek Eats: Port Borgo Noodles From ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’
Check out this recipe for Port Borgo Noodles as seen in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
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A Look Behind the Scenes at ESPN’s Innovative ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ and ‘Dunk the Halls’ Alt-Casts
This December, ESPN is giving fans the opportunity to experience both an NFL game and an NBA game in a unique, animated fashion — as only The Walt Disney Company can do. First, on December 9, ESPN will offer three distinctly different viewing options across six platforms for Monday Night Football’s Week 14 matchup between the Cincinnati…
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Behind the Music of Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ with Barlow & Bear
When Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear were asked to write original music for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2, the GRAMMY® Award winners were overflowing with ideas. After all, the prodigious pair had seen the original film in theaters and were as curious as any other fan about what new adventures might await Moana, Maui, and the people…
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New Season of ‘A Real Bug’s Life’ Heading to Disney+ in January
Narrated by Awkwafina (‘The Farewell,’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians’), the New Season Brings Even More Drama, More Captivating Bugs, and Shows What Life Is Like for Bugs (Spoiler Alert: It’s EPIC!) All Episodes Will Stream Jan. 15 on Disney+ Critics Loved the First Season Saying: ‘A Whimsical, Child-Friendly Take on Nature Documentaries’– The Daily Beast ‘Brings…
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GUIDE: How to Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ For Free
Here is how to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ will be available to watch for free during the 2024 holiday season.
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How the Oceanic Cultural Trust Took ‘Moana 2’ to New Depths
When it comes to Moana, the Oceanic Cultural Trust serves as the ultimate guide. When Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing its 2016 feature film Moana, filmmakers John Musker, Ron Clements, Don Hall, Chris Williams, and Osnat Shurer wanted to ensure that the story — about a strong-willed, independent wayfinder from Motunui — was both authentic and respectful…
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Nightb*tch Delivers Unique Insight to the Experience of Motherhood
DAPs Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family friendly such as the content reviewed below. I’ve made no secret about it. Searchlight Pictures is one of my favorite studios in terms of their output. The latest addition to their…
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend Of $1.00 Per Share
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
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How ‘Skeleton Crew’ Creators Bring a ‘New and Fresh’ Perspective to Star Wars
In Lucasfilm’s new, original, live-action series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, four younglings suddenly find themselves lost in a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy. Set in the era of the New Republic, their adventure begins Monday, December 2, with two episodes on Disney+. In a Q&A head writers Jon Watts and Christopher Ford — who serve as executive producers…
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‘Moana 2′ – Mr. Daps’ Review
Moana 2 picks up after the events of the original film. Moana is now a wayfinder and exploring the oceans looking for other people. When she receives a call from her Wayfinder ancestors, she realizes the importance of finding others more than ever. This sets her off on a new and dangerous adventure as she…
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‘Moana 2’ Directors Share What to Expect from the Exciting Sequel
The directors of ‘Moana 2’ share what audiences can expect when they see this new Disney animated sequel.
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D23 Announces Expanded Gold Membership Plans and New Exclusive Experiences for 2025
Returning Fan-Favorite Events Include Destination D23 in 2025 Fans Will Have Access to Even More One-of-a-Kind Events, Incredible Premium Offerings, and Customizable Membership Options BURBANK, Calif. – November 25, 2024 – Today, Disney announced a number of exciting enhancements and expansions on the horizon for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, including details about new…
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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa Hosts Gingerbread House Pin Release and Signing
The Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa hosted a pin release signing for this year’s gingerbread house pin.
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‘They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce’ Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late-night sports entertainment television with They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce on ESPN. Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction…
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Disney, ESPN, and the NBA Team Up to Present ‘Dunk the Halls’ – the First Real-Time, Animated NBA Game
Animated Game Airs Live at Noon ET on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+; Traditional Game Presentation on ABC, ESPN, Disney+ and ESPN+ Virtual Presentation of Game Set in Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort to Feature Iconic Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Plus Santa Claus and…
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‘Hularious’ Brings Stand-Up Comedy to Hulu
Hulu’s new stand-up comedy brand, Hularious, kicks off with Jim Gaffigan’s new special, The Skinny, on November 22. Touting a different comedian every month, Hulu is putting the “special” back in comedy special. Upcoming comedy specials will include Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood, Jr., Chris Distefano, Bill Burr, and more. In addition, Hulu has launched a curated collection…
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ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic ‘Inside the NBA’ to be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
ESPN, in partnership with TNT Sports and the National Basketball Association, announced today that it will exclusively present the iconic Inside the NBA studio show on its platforms starting with the 2025-26 regular season — the first season in ESPN and the NBA’s landmark 11-year rights extension, announced in July. TNT Sports will continue to independently produce Inside the…
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Conan O’Brien to Host 97th Oscars®
Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars.
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Diving Off the Screen: Masterful ‘Little Mermaid’ Product Art
35 years ago on Sunday, an effervescent young mermaid with a bubbly personality made her debut on the animated feature scene, forever altering the course of Disney animation. The Little Mermaid (1989) marked a return to Disney’s storytelling roots as the first full-length production to draw inspiration from a classic fairy tale in three decades. “This story is…
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Agatha Harkness is Heading to Disneyland Paris
Agatha Harkness will be facing off agains The Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange at Disneyland Paris in a new nighttime show!
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Disney Earnings Q4 2024: CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston Highlight Successes of Strategic Efforts This Year
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney CFO Hugh Johnston share the highlights of Disney earnings from the last year.
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2024
The Walt Disney Company has released its fourth quarter and full year earnings report.