Category: DAPs Magic News
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Funko Unveils All-New Marvel Offering with Micro Collectible Battling Game & Original Short-Form Animation Storytelling
(EVERETT, WA)— May 20, 2020 – Funko (“Funko” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, brings new innovation and play to kids and families with Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones, a micro collectible, tabletop gaming system. The new adventure game, based on the Marvel Universe, combines micro collectible characters, cards…
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D23 to Celebrate 60 Years of “Pollyanna” with Hayley Mills
D23, The Official Disney Fan Club, is celebrating the sunshine of Walt Disney’s classic film, “Pollyanna!” Whether it’s your first viewing or 60th, D23 invites you to join in a “glad game,” create a rainbow maker, and join us for a special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley…
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…
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Important Information Regarding the Phased Reopening of Disney Springs
Matt Simon, Vice President of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, has released a statement on the phased reopening of the shopping and dining complex. Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. The safety and…
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Captain Pike, Spock, and Enterprise Returning to CBS All Access in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
“You asked, we listened. It’s happening” Ethan Peck, who portrays Science Officer Spock said in a video released by CBS All Access. This is part of an announcement of a new Star Trek show based on the years that Captain Pike commanded the Enterprise. This is approximately ten years before Captain Kirk would command the…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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Frozen on Broadway Closes, Will Not Reopen Following COVID-19 Pandemic
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that “Frozen” will not return to Broadway following the COVID-19 pandemic. It effectively took its final bow March 11 (the eve of the New York State-mandated shutdown), running for 26 previews and 825 regular performances, and lasting just shy of two years. The musical’s national tour will return, however, once…
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#DAPSDnD Episode IV: A City On The Move Recap!
We start out by following Alden through a dream where he watches lights representing our group. He is able to look into the dream of the assailant they captured the day prior and sees that a Dwarf had given the attackers the vials containing the blue potion. He attempts to find the Dwarf’s light and…
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Making of “Frozen 2” Series Coming to Disney Plus
“Frozen” fans were surprised in March when the digital and streaming release date for “Frozen 2” was moved up because of stay at home orders due to the Coronavirus. And now, Disney is expanding the “Frozen” universe even more in a very different way. The latest expansion to the world of sisters Elsa and Anna…
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Original ‘Muppet’ Performers to Reunite May 16 in Online Fundraiser to Remember Jim Henson
Calling all Muppets fans! Here’s a fun virtual event coming this weekend for a great cause. Thirty years after the untimely loss of Muppets creator Jim Henson, four legendary Muppets performers will reunite online this Saturday, May 16, in a livestream event to help raise funds for frontline workers who have battled the Covid-19 virus. Bill Barretta, Fran…
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Former Parade of Dreams Cast Members Come Together for 15th Anniversary Reunion Video
“Fifty years ago a magical place was born; a place of Enchantment and Adventure, Laughter and Imagination, where new worlds of joy and wonder just waited to be discovered and in this marvelous kingdom there lived many delightful friends who made our dreams come true. Today we invite you to celebrate fifty years of magical…
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Guests Likely Required to Wear Masks When U.S. Disney Parks Reopen
Shanghai Disney Resort has reopened with social distancing guidelines, and the requirement of Cast Members and guests wearing masks when working and/or visiting the Park. Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC this morning with Julia Boorstin to talk about what Disneyland and Walt Disney World would do in terms of reopening. Boorstin asked Chapek…
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series From Seth Grahame-Smith Based on the Best-Selling Graphic Novels by R.L. Stine
Supernatural Series Hails from 20th Century Fox Television BURBANK, Calif. (May 7, 2020) – Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series “Just Beyond” from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps”), was created by…
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Reopening Begins – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we quickly cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there was a lot of ground to cover. The biggest news came from an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. Out of this came the news that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening this…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Releases Operation Updates
All theme parks throughout California continue to remain closed as the coronavirus (COVID-19) matter remains a part of our daily lives. Jon Storbeck, Vice President and General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm, has provided an update regarding its operation. The team at Knott’s Berry Farm continues to work with health and safety experts as we…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates 50 Years of The Walt Disney Archives
FILM CRITIC AND HISTORIAN LEONARD MALTIN HONORS THE REVERED WORK OF THE ARCHIVES IN PRESERVING MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF DISNEY TREASURES PLUS, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR DON HAHN PREVIEWS HIS NEW DISNEY+ FILM HOWARD, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH KERMIT THE FROG AND MISS PIGGY, AND SIR KENNETH BRANAGH, DAME JUDI DENCH, AND JOSH GAD PREVIEW ARTEMIS…
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Pumpkintown – An Interview with Don Carson
On Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00pm PST, DAPS MAGIC is proud to share an interview with theme park attraction creator and concept designer Don Carson. Mr. Carson is a veteran in the field, with numerous credits any Disney fan will instantly recognize – including the designs of Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, and Walt Disney World’s…
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#DAPSnDragons Episode III: Here You Leave Today Recap!
We learn in a flashback how Zanna, Saile, and the Tinker escaped the siege on Spire, meeting a hooded, elderly human who attacked some castle guards. Coming back to our newly leveled group, we find them on their third day of travel to Mortidrakk, the technologically advanced land of the Gnomes and Dwarves and home…
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Legendary Disney Producer Don Hahn Gives Virtual Talk with The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco is one of my favorite places on earth. Nestled in the heart of the Presidio, an old military post, is this iconic Disney attraction. From the outside, it may look like just a regular brick building that matches the rest of the main hub, but inside, it…
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Remembering – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1031 (#502)
Welcome to another fun-filled episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are again joined by Doug March of 30 Years Ago at Disneyland. The show is a fun blend of past and present this week. First off, today it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening on May 11th. The geeks talk about…
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May the Fourth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top Disney and geek headlines in a concise report. This week, there are more updates on Disney Parks reservation cancellations due to the coronavirus. Florida also has released guidelines for how Walt Disney World Resort could reopen. This coming Monday, May the…
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The Magic of Props Comes to Life in Prop Culture on Disney+
Prop Culture is now streaming on Disney+. In this docuseries, host and prop collector Dan Lanigan explores movie props behind some classic Disney films. This is a journey that isn’t just about props, but also the magic that they were a part of in the movies they were in. Lanigan is joined by filmmakers, cast,…