Category: DAPs Magic News
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Rental Family is a Bittersweet Exploration of Loneliness
As a fan of Searchlight Pictures, I’m always excited when they release a new film. I was especially intrigued when Rental Family was announced. As a long-time fan of Brendan Fraser and someone who enjoys Japanese films, this movie felt like it was made with me in mind. It’s charming, sweet, and important for me;…
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D23 Reveals Lineup of 2026 Events Including Return of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
2026 is going to be a really big year for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. There will be a whole lineup of events, the return of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and new offerings for D23 Gold Members. Below is a look at all that is coming to D23 in 2026! 2026 D23…
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See New ‘Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland’ Featurette at The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new featurette is being shown at The Walt Disney Family Museum in conjunction with a new exhibit that can be found there. Both celebrate 70 years of the Happiest Place on Earth. The 26-minute featurette called, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland, was produced by Disney Legend Don Hahn. It can be seen regularly…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: (1) Total segment operating income and diluted EPS excluding certain items (also referred to as adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures. The most…
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open September 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced it will open to the public on September 22, 2026. This new cultural institution—architected by Ma Yansong of MAD, with gardens designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA—is in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. George Lucas first announced on January 10, 2017 that the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Present ‘Jim Henson’s Sam and Friends Scripts with Author Craig Shemin and Special Guest Dave Goelz’
As The Muppets continue to celebrate their 70th anniversary, The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a very special talk with Author Craig Shemin and Muppet performer Dave Goelz. At this event, they will discuss Shemin’s two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Sam and Friends Script…
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Metropolitan | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 8, 1935
On this day in 1935, the 20th Century Fox release ‘Metropolitan’ debuted in theaters. The picture starred the world-renowned operatic baritone Lawrence Tibbett, who was a real-life principal singer in the New York Metropolitan Opera. He performed there over 600 times during his career. ‘Metropolitan’ was the first feature film that was produced under the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Q&A and Screening of ‘Two Ships’ Short with Disney Legend Jodi Benson, McKinley Benson, & Mackenzie Benson
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a screening event for a new short called Two Ships. This short is executive-produced by Disney Legend Jodi Benson. It is directed and co-written by McKinley Benson and co-written/produced by Mackenzie Benson. The screening will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 PST on Zoom. Registration…
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Official Trailer Released for ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’
Ahead of its November 14, 2025, Disney+ debut, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie has released its official trailer. The trailer gives a glimpse at what will happen to the Jonas Brothers as they attempt to get home for Christmas. The series of misadventures takes them all over Europe instead of what should have been a…
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Freakier Friday – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Freakier Friday is now available for watching from home via digital retailers. It is the next chapter in the lives of Tess and Anna Coleman. Once again, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back. This time, things get even more complicated with the addition of a new generation of bodies to swap. This is…
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Disney-Owned Channels Dark on YouTube TV as Negotiations Continue
Halloween was a scary day for YouTube TV subscribers who like to watch Disney-owned channels. Amid ongoing negotiations about carriage fees, Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV. These channels include ESPN and ABC. A Disney spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, Google’s YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Holiday Magic Key Gift
The holidays are almost upon us! Ahead of the arrival of the Holidays at Disneyland Resort, it was announced that Magic Key holders can receive a gift when visiting the Happiest Place on Earth! In a post on social media, it was revealed that Magic Key holders can collect a series of cards and a…
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available for digital download and on physical disc formats. The film finds Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) facing off against their most daunting challenge yet. While they do this, they must balance…
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Pixar’s Bobby Podesta to Headline Virtual Talk for The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum regularly hosts both virtual and in-person events. These events are educational, entertaining, and inspiring. They often have people that currently work or have worked with The Walt Disney Company. They always carry on the legacy of Walt Disney. One of the upcoming virtual talks is with Pixar’s Bobby Podesta. The…
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Here’s What to Know About the Return of NBA on ESPN
On Wednesday, NBA on ESPN returned. This comes as ESPN moves into the first year of a new expanded media rights agreement with the NBA. As it does this, it says it is doubling down both on innovation and also fan engagement. Throughout the milestone season, there will be the return of marquee events like…
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Samantha Eggar, Voice of Hera in Disney’s ‘Hercules’ Dies at 86
Samantha Eggar, the voice of Hera in Disney’s Hercules, died at the age of 86. She passed away at her home, a representative for her daughter confirmed. The Oscar-nominated actress was perhaps most well-known for her role in The Collector. Eggar’s career in television started in 1961 when she appeared on Rob Roy. She would…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces: 70 Years of Lady and the Tramp (1955) with Disney Author and Historian Marcy Carriker Smothers and Peggy Lee’s Granddaughter Holly Foster Wells
A special event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp. The event will include a special conversation led by author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers with the president of Peggy Lee Associates and granddaughter of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee, Holly Foster Wells. They will talk about the film’s origins, impact,…
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New Exhibit, ‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story,’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new exhibit that celebrates 70 years of Disneyland is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. The new exhibit, called Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, is an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn, with the museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado. The exhibit is…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Offering Sensory-Friendly Film Screening: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering sensory-friendly film screenings of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) on select Sundays in October and November. Already offered on October 2nd, the opportunity to see this film will also be offered on October 26, November 2nd, and November 9th. All of these screenings will take…
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Disney Unveils New Explore Disney+ Hub on Streaming Service
Disney+ continues to grow and evolve. In the coming months, it will be absorbing Hulu when the standalone app becomes a part of Disney’s flagship streaming service. As things continue to move forward, Disney has announced Explore Disney+. This is a hub on Disney+ that will help people navigate the changes on Disney’s streaming service…
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Stan Freese Book Signing Coming to Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park
If you ever wonder what you can do on the third Sunday of the month that’s related to Disney and free, you may want to check out Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park. At Walt’s Barn, you can discover a combined exhibit as well as other fun exhibits. You may even be able to…
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Disney Legend Don Hahn to Be Honored by The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is going to honor Disney Legend Don Hahn. On Tuesday, November 10, 2025, the Academy Award-nominated producer will be given the Diane Disney Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. Hahn will be honored for his outstanding achievements in filmmaking and his longtime support of the museum as a Board Advisory Committee member.…
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D23 Hosting “The Happiest Place on Earth” Spotlight Series Event at The Walt Disney Family Museum
D23 has announced that in November, it will be hosting its next Spotlight Series event at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This event will continue the celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with Disney Legends Don Hahn and Tony Baxter. “The Happiest Place on Earth” will see the two Disney legends sharing a presentation about Disneyland…
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Marvel Television’s ‘VisionQuest’ to Finish Trilogy That ‘WandaVision’ Began
This weekend at New York Comic Con, a few more details were revealed about VisionQuest. First off, the series will conclude the trilogy that began with WandaVision and then continues with Agatha All Along. Marvel Cinematic Universe Paul Bettany will return to portray Vision and was on hand to share the news at New York…