Category: Disney
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Live-Action “Dumbo” to Feature Arcade Fire’s End-Credit Version of “Baby Mine”
“American Idol” fans just got a preview of Arcade Fire’s all-new, end-credit version of the iconic song “Baby Mine” as part of a new look at Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the beloved classic story “Dumbo.” The scene featuring the poignant lullaby “Baby Mine” was perhaps the most memorable moment in Disney’s 1941 classic film…
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Disney Villains Stepping into the Spotlight for Series on Disney+ Streaming Service
It’s time to get dangerously villainous! Some of our favorite Disney Villains are coming to the Disney+ Streaming Service and we can’t wait to see what they cook up! While we’ve seen plenty of stories about princesses and their one true love, we never really get to see things from the Villains side. We’re excited…
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Ed Helms Coming to this Earth Day’s Disneynature “Penguins” as Narrator
The penguins are coming to your big screen this April! When Disneynature’s “Penguins” hits theaters this Earth Day, Ed Helms (“The Office,” “The Hangover” trilogy, “The Daily Show with John Stewart”) will be narrating the life and struggles of one sweet little penguin. Here’s what you can expect this spring. The coming-of-age story follows an…
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Ralph Breaks the Internet – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
In Ralph Breaks the Internet, the world of Ralph and Vanellope has expanded massively. It picked up six years after Wreck-it Ralph. Ralph thinks life is pretty much perfect, Vanellope is hoping for more. However, when Vanellope’s game gets broken, Ralph takes her on an adventure into the internet to save her game. The resulting…
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The Little Mermaid Signature Edition – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s hard to believe but it has already been thirty years since Ariel first sang about wanting to be “part of your world.” Over those three decades, it has become a favorite Disney classic for generations of Disney fans! The Little Mermaid kicked off the second golden age of animation for Disney Animation Studios. It…
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Goat Cheese Seashell Bites – GEEK EATS The Little Mermaid Recipe
30 years ago The Little Mermaid became part of our world. Now available for digital download, it will be available on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on February 26th. As you prepare to watch this Disney classic, it is even more fun to add in a themed food to accompany the movie. Today, we are…
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Disney Ranks High Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
The Walt Disney Company has taken the No. 4 spot on Fast Company’s list of “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2019, which spotlights the businesses that are making the most profound impact on both industry and culture and thriving in a rapidly changing world. Fast Company, one of the world’s leading business media brands, singled…
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Make “The Little Mermaid” on Blu-Ray Part of Your World with this Giveaway!
“Life under the sea is better than anything they’ve got up there” It’s time to go under the sea once again! Just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary, “The Little Mermaid” is coming back to our homes! Available now on On Digital 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and 4K Ultra HD and Blu –…
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Cast Revealed for Disney+ Streaming Service
What time is it? Time to see High School Musical come back to our screens! We are thrilled to see the Wildcats come back to East High in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series when it hits the Disney+ streaming service! Now it’s time to meet our newest stars! Joining previously announced star Joshua Bassett (Stuck in…
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Disney Tops Most “Intimate” Brands Survey
Disney has been named the most “intimate” brand among consumers in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2019 Study, moving up four spots from 2018. The annual study is a comprehensive ranking of brands based on emotion. The survey was designed primarily to gain insights into consumer relationships with almost 400 brands. Disney’s associations with nostalgia, and the…
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Remembering a Legend: An Interview with Dave Smith
This week the Disney community lost Dave Smith, the founder of the Disney Archives. In 2011, DAPS MAGIC contributor DC Sarah conducted an interview with Smith. As we remember his life and the incredible contributions he made to The Walt Disney Company, read this interview with Dave Smith. 1. You recently retired from being the Chief…
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Frozen 2 Joins Triple Force Friday For Merchandise Release Event Celebrating New Movies
DISNEY ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL LAUNCH FOR STAR WARS AND FROZEN 2-INSPIRED PRODUCT SETTING AT RETAIL ON OCTOBER 4 Glendale, Calif. (February 15, 2019) – Fans of two of the most anticipated films of 2019 – Star Wars: Episode IX and Disney’s Frozen 2 – can begin counting down to October 4when new products inspired by…
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Download “Ralph Breaks the Internet”, Available Now on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26
BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2019) — Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” the animated adventure featuring video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman), raced to No. 1 opening weekend (the second biggest Thanksgiving opening of all time), winning the top spot…
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New D23 Disney Twenty-Three Magazine Cover Features Captain Marvel
CAPTAIN MARVEL LANDS ON THE NEW COVER OF DISNEY TWENTY-THREE BRIE LARSON GOES HIGHER, FURTHER, AND FASTER FOR A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE THRILLING NEW MARVEL STUDIOS FILM PLUS, D23 TAKES READERS UNDER DUMBO’S BIG TOP; AVENGERS: ENDGAME DIRECTORS ANTHONY AND JOE RUSSO TEASE WHAT’S IN STORE FOR EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES;…
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Disney Gives First Glimpse at Adventure with Teaser, Poster, and Photos from Frozen 2!
Disney has released the first trailer for its upcoming animated film, Frozen 2. The film comes from the Academy Award®-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, and producer Peter Del Vecho. It features the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad. The music comes from Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert…
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Mondo Partners with Disney to Release Exclusive Magical Apparel, Collectibles and More in 2019 and Beyond
We can never have enough Disney merchandise! We’re excited to announce that Mondo, the collectible art gallery based in Austin, TX, has paired with Disney to make some really neat collectibles! There is so much coming in 2019 and beyond that is sure to be a very sweet partnership. Disney Pins by Mondo An obvious…
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Get Your First Look at Disney’s Upcoming Live-Action “Dumbo” with All-New Character Posters
Disney has released a new sneak peek at its upcoming live-action adaptation of the animated classic Dumbo. Tim Burton is bringing this pachyderm back to the big screen with an expanded story. Dumbo Sneak Peek On top of the sneak peek, five new character posters were also released. These include posters for Dumbo, Holt Farrier (Colin…
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Fans Get First Look at Will Smith’s Genie in First TV Spot for Upcoming Aladdin Movie
On Sunday Disney released its first TV spot for the upcoming live-action version of Aladdin. The spot includes new footage that hasn’t been seen before, including Will Smith as the genie. Disney also shared an image from the movie as well. Aladdin Description A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the…
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Remembering Ron Miller
Ron W. Miller, Walt Disney’s son-in-law and the husband of Diane Disney, passed away February 9, 2019, in Napa, California. He was 85. Miller was 21 and a member of the USC Trojans football team when he was introduced to then-20-year-old Diane Disney on a blind date. They were married in Santa Barbara on May…
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Walt Disney’s Son-in-Law and Former Disney CEO Ron W. Miller Dies at 85
Today, Ron William Miller passed away at the age of 85. This is never good news, as it’s always hard to say goodbye to prominent people in our life. We want to take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy he has left behind as well as the impact he had on the Walt…
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Play the Music! The Muppets are Set to Come to Disney+ Streaming Service in 2020
Muppets fans rejoice! It is once again time to play the music and light the lights! We are excited to announce that the Muppets are making a comeback to Disney+ streaming service! Fans had been assuming (or hoping) that some of their favorite Disney properties would make their way on to the new streaming service…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings For Fiscal 2019
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported quarterly earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2018. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter decreased 36% to $1.86 from $2.91 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 3% to $1.84 from $1.89 in the…
