Category: Disney
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Mary Poppins Returns Soundtrack Review
Mary Poppins Returns continues the story of the Banks family that was first told in 1964. A now grown Michael and Jane Banks are now finding themselves facing some of the struggles of life and forgetting the joy they once had after Mary Poppins’ first visit. The film is accompanied by a beautiful, and magical,…
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Disneynature Releases Poster for Upcoming Penguins Feature on First Day of Winter
On the first day of winter, Disneynature released the first poster for its upcoming feature Penguins! The eighth theatrical release for Disneynature, Penguins is a coming of age story about an Adelie penguin named Steve. Steve joins millions of other fellow male penguins in the frigid Antartic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find…
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Practically Perfect in Every Way – Mary Poppins Returns is the Heart Warming Movie this Holiday Season – A Review by Mr. DAPS
NOTE: This article does contain some minor spoilers in reference to the content of the film. No major plot points are referenced but we do review some of our favorite hidden gems! For many Disney fans, the epitome of Disney magic was found in 1964’s Mary Poppins. This magical masterpiece defined Disney storytelling for generations. Mary…
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Turner Classic Movies to Host Disney Classics with Treasures From the Disney Vault on December 18, 2018!
Disney fans will want to check out Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on December 18th as it showcases Treasures From the Disney Vault. Hosted by Leonard Maltin, this program will showcase several Disney classics throughout the evening. The program will include: 8:00 PM – Double Dribble (1946), The Absent Minded Professor (1961) 10:00 PM – Son of Flubber…
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Tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank in an Even Bigger Way in 2019
Get ready to see The Walt Disney Studios in a way you never have before! Just in time for D23’s 10th anniversary, The Walt Disney Studios Tour will return in 2019 with even more to see. The D23 Gold Member-exclusive tours will come to four weekends in 2019 and the April tour date will be…
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Get Your First Look at Disney Channel’s Live Action “Kim Possible” with New Trailer
What’s the sitch? With our first look at Disney’s Kim Possible, we’ve gotten a look at the adventures we will be having when it premieres early next year! Everyday teen hero Kim Possible (Sadie Stanley) and her best friend Ron Stoppable (Sean Giambrone) embark on their freshman year of high school, all while saving the…
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The Walt Disney Studios Box Office Receipts Clear $7 Billion for 2018
The Walt Disney Studios has surpassed $7 billion in global box office receipts. This is only the second time in history a studio has passed the $7 billion mark in a year. The first was also Walt Disney Studios in 2016 when it hit $7.6 billion. Disney is estimated to have generated an estimated $4.069 billion through…
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The Walt Disney Company Ties Bob Iger’s Pay To Future of Company
The Walt Disney Company has changed Bob Iger’s compensation package. The news comes through a regulatory filing from November 30th. Moving forward, Iger’s compensation will be tied to the company’s performance. This comes as Disney nears closing its deal for the acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox. With the new deal, Iger will earn no shares…
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Tom Hanks Eyeing Role in Upcoming Pinocchio Movie
Disney is continuing to re-imagine the telling of some of its classic animated features. One of the upcoming live-action remakes is the 1940 classic Pinocchio. Tom Hanks is reportedly in talks to portray Geppetto in the tale. Geppetto is the woodcarver who ends up creating Pinocchio with the wish that he could become a real boy…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Honored With Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Lin-Manuel Miranda has been honored with a star along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was joined by “Weird Al” Yankovic and Rita Moreno for a ceremony that took place in front of the Pantages Theatre. Miranda’s Star is the 2,652nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It can be found at 6243 Hollywood Boulevard in front of…
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Mary Poppins Returns World Premiere Brings Out the Stars on a Rainy Night in Hollywood!
The magic of Mary Poppins was in Hollywood this week for the world premiere of Mary Poppins Returns. The cast and crew of the new Disney movie walked the red carpet in Hollywood for a spectacular night. The movie, which tells of Mary Poppins returning to now adult Banks children is set to become an…
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Make Your Home Merry with ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ tonight on ABC
The holidays are some of the most magical times to be at Disney Parks! Disney Parks and ABC wanted to help kick off the magic of the holidays with “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”. This special features performances from both Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Be…
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Get Your Very Own Look at Disney’s “Artemis Fowl” with New Teaser
With 2019 just around the corner, we’re starting to see all the exciting teasers for upcoming films! Today, we got our first look at Disney’s “Artemis Fowl”, coming to theaters on August 9, 2019. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” follows 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of…
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Grab Your Tickets for “Mary Poppins Returns” with Tickets on Sale Today
Are you ready for the next feature film from Disney? With “Mary Poppins Returns” just a few short weeks away, you can grab your tickets for the theatrical release now! Looking to make the opening night of “Mary Poppins Returns” just a bit more magical? Keep your eyes open for exclusive fan events on December…
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Looking Forward at The Walt Disney Company’s Schedule of Movies For 2019
With the recent release of movie trailers from The Walt Disney Company for Toy Story 4, Dumbo and The Lion King, it is readily apparent that 2019 is going to be a fun year for movies. However, those aren’t the only movies coming out from The Walt Disney Company in 2019. There are several others that…
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Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet – A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Dreams – Review by Mr. DAPs
Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph things are going pretty well for Ralph and Vanellope. Every day is the same as Ralph and Vanellope spend their days in their games and enjoy their off time being best friends drinking root beer and watching the world go by. For Ralph, this is perfect. For…
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A Lost Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Film Has Been Found in Japan by Anime Historian
A cartoon short of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit that was thought to be lost has been found. The short is one of seven Walt Disney shorts from the time that was thought lost. The short was a 16mm film of Neck ‘n’ Neck and found by Yasushi Watanabe in the midst of his collection. He purchased it originally while…
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Disney Extends #ShareYourEars Campaign Through November 27th!
Disney is extending the #ShareYourEars campaign through November 27th. Disney fans can ‘share their ears’ by posting photos of themselves wearing Mickey Ears or ears in another creative fashion on social media with the hashtag #shareyourears. For each post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, The Walt Disney Company will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish. “In 2018, we’ve…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Party Down Main Street USA with the Gang for the Grand 90th Birthday Celebration!
Disneyland celebrated Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday today with a host of friends along the parade route. A special cavalcade made its way down the parade route from it’s a small world to Main Street with USA. The cavalcade include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Disneyland Ambassadors, Dapper Dans, Disneyland Band Director, and a large…
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Sunday Spotlight: Talking Mickey Mouse
Today we celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday! Through the last nine decades, Mickey Mouse has brought joy and laughter to millions of fans around the globe. One of the ways he has brought joy, laughter, and magic in more recent years is by talking with guests. In multiple instances, Mickey Mouse has held conversations with…
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Mickey Mouse – An Artistic Inspiration Throughout 90 Years
Mickey Mouse turns 90 years old today. Though he has been an icon since that first cartoon, Steamboat Willie, he’s had some changes to his appearance. Yet, he remains an artistic inspiration for many. I just started grad school for art history this year, and it started with Mickey Mouse. I have been an artist…
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D23 Announces a Slate of Events Across the Country for Disney Fans
2019 will mark the tenth year of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. This popular Disney club will be celebrating its tenth anniversary throughout the year by hosting multiple events throughout the country! This morning D23 revealed some of the magical events that will be happening. New 2019 D23 Events RETURN TO WALT’S BIRTHPLACE: In…
