Category: Disney
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The Lion King – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
The Lion King has returned and this time it is taking a lifelike approach to storytelling. With Jon Favreau helming this movie, this animated classic is getting a similar but different retelling of Simba’s journey to become king. This version of The Lion King utilizes technology to create a feature that looks photorealistic. Once again,…
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“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Wins the Weekend in Box Offices
This weekend, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil took the #1 spot in domestic box offices as it brought in $36M. The sequel to the Sleeping Beauty villain story was up against quite a few films, both facing opening weekends and returning to theaters for another week. This Disney sequel went into theaters against films from Sony, Warner Brothers,…
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All the Star Wars Titles Coming to Disney+ On November 12
When Disney+ arrives on November 12 for fans to enjoy, there will be quite the collection of different Star Wars titles to enjoy. Some of these titles will be from the growing Star Wars collection of movies and television. There will also be the all-new series The Mandalorian that will be exclusive to Disney+ on…
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Costumes are a Force of Nature in ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
For Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (The Greatest Showman, Behind the Candelabra) created stunning, unique looks for the three strong, vastly different women at the film’s center: Aurora (Elle Fanning), Queen of the Moors; Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), leader of the more cosmopolitan kingdom of Ulstead; and, of course, Maleficent, one of the…
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! The 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run Gets off to a Flying Start
Shanghai, October 19, 2019 – This morning, thousands of families, friends and fitness fans laced up their sneakers and made their way to Shanghai Disney Resort for an exciting first day of the 2019 Autumn Disney Inspiration Run. Dressed in an array of Disney-inspired costumes, participants were full of smiles as they took to the scenic…
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Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Olivia von Halle Creates Capsule Inspired by Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Collection Marks First-Ever Collaboration for the Fashion Brand Olivia von Halle has collaborated with Disney for the fashion brand’s first-ever film inspired capsule collection in celebration of the highly anticipated sequel – Disney Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The 15-piece collection was inspired by the…
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Disney+ Makes Key Nonfiction Programming Announcements and Previews Launch Titles at International Documentary Association Showcase Event
New Disney+ Titles Include: “Howard,” “People & Places,” “Science Fair,” an “Untitled Mickey Mouse Documentary” and “Wolfgang”; Actors/Filmmakers Gillian Jacobs and Paul Scheer To Each Direct Episode of “Marvel’s 616” Series Kristen Bell, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Iwerks and Marvel New Media Preview “Encore!,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” “The Imagineering Story,” and “Marvel’s Hero…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4DX Theater Experience – Mr. DAPs Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, is now in theaters. This movie takes place several years after the original. As Prince Phillip and Aurora prepare to wed, there one thing that must be done: meeting the parents! Aurora and Maleficent join Prince Phillip and his parents for a dinner to celebrate the union. It…
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Disney Stories and Technology Shine at 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
For nearly 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has immersed audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. The Walt Disney Company recently showcased the stories of our beloved female characters and the imaginative women of Disney technology at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the largest gathering of female technologists…
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shopDisney.com and Disney Store Reveal Top Holiday Toys for the 2019 Holiday Season
From talking action figures to flower carts, shopDisney.com|Disney store is the one-stop holiday shop for Disney fans this Holiday season GLENDALE, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2019) – Today, shopDisney.com|Disney store revealed its 2019 Top Holiday Toys. This marks the second year the retailer is sharing a list of holiday must-haves for Disney fans and gift-givers alike.…
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Disney Channel Orders Fourth Season of Hit Series ‘Raven’s Home’
— Alison Taylor Joins Raven-Symoné and Warren Hutcherson as Executive Producer — Disney Channel orders a fourth season of its popular family sitcom “Raven’s Home,” starring and executive produced by multitalented Raven-Symoné. Alison Taylor (“Just Jordan”) will join the fourth season creative team as executive producer, alongside Raven-Symoné and executive producer and showrunner Warren Hutcherson (“Reed Between…
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“The Imagineering Story” from Leslie Iwerks Coming to Disney+ Streaming Service on November 12
Today, Disney announced that The Imagineering Story, a docuseries that focuses on the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company special. This highly anticipated series has been in the works for quite some time and is sure to delight fans who love to see the magic come to life. The trailer for this series was originally released…
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The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX Announce Release of Four New Films in the Multi-Sensory 4DX Format Through the End of 2019
Audiences will experience Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Frozen 2, Ford v Ferrari and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker enhanced with over 21 motion and environmental effects including snow, fog, rain, scents, vibration and more! LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2019) – CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, and The Walt Disney Studios…
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New Trailer for Live-Action Lady and the Tramp Released During ABC’s Dancing with the Stars
Tonight a new trailer for the live-action version of Lady and the Tramp was released. This re-telling of the animated classic will be live-action with live dogs! The trailer was released during ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. Lady and the Tramp will be available on Disney+ when it arrives on November 12th. Lady and the…
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New Frozen 2 UK Trailer Digs Deeper Into Upcoming Adventure
Disney has released a new Frozen 2 trailer in the UK that gives a deeper look at what Anna and Elsa will be facing when the movie arrives in theaters this winter. The trailer shows some fun moments from the upcoming film along with some more serious ones. Elsa also seems to have some more…
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Disney+ Releases Video With Basically Everything You Need to Know About Disney+
This morning Disney+ released a list of upcoming titles that will be available when the streaming service arrives on November 12th. Several hours later, a video followed. This video covers “basically everything coming to Disney+” on November 12th for those who will be watching in the United States. The video is approximately 3 hours long…
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Disney+ Launch Titles Unveiled on Twitter
Disney+ has released a list of the titles that will be available when it launches on November 12, 2019. The titles date back to Walt Disney’s original animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and then move forward all the way to Disney+ originals The Lady and the Tramp (remake) and The Mandalorian. The…
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Three TV Networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – Will Present the First Episode of the Upcoming Disney+ Original Series, ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ on One Night Only, Friday, Nov. 8
In a tip of the Wildcat hat to fans of “High School Musical,” three television networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – will present the first episode of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” for one night only, FRIDAY, NOV. 8 (8:00 p.m. EST), in advance of the series’ bow on the highly anticipated streaming…
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Robert Forster, Captain Holland in Disney’s The Black Hole, Dies at 78
Robert Forster, who portrayed Captain Dan Holland in Disney’s The Black Hole, has died at the age of 78. As Captain Holland in The Black Hole, he was in command of the U.S.S. Palomino. Holland was a serious commander who also had a soft spot for those under his command. Disney’s The Black Hole was…
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Disney Channel and A Place Called Home Inspire Young Latinx Women to “Discover Your Voice”
Earlier this week, Disney Channel hosted a very special screening, bringing a talented and impassioned group of young Latinx women, along with their families and special guests, to The Walt Disney Studios lot for the big-screen premiere of a short film created by these six high school students. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and…
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Trailer and Poster Released for Disney’s Jungle Cruise
During an Instagram Live with Dwayne Johnson and a boatload of Jungle Cruise Skippers from Disneyland, a trailer for Disney’s Jungle Cruise was released. Seeing that the movie was inspired by this attraction, this release makes total sense. Watching the trailer, it makes even more sense. Check it out both the new trailer and also a poster…
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“Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” Gets New Home on Disney+ Streaming Service Starting November 12
This fall, “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” is getting a home on an all-new platform! The popular Freeform series that features some of the most magical Disney weddings is coming to the Disney+ streaming service when it launches on November 12. In even more magical news, the series will be getting new episodes on the platform…
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Dwayne Johnson to Share a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Attractions With New Disney+ Show
On November 12, Disney+ will be available for streams enjoyment in the United States. When this happens, one new show that Disney theme park enthusiasts will enjoy will be coming from Dwayne Johnson. This new show, Behind the Attraction, will give 10 episodes looking into the “history and hidden gems” found behind various Disney attractions…
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GIVEAWAY: Disney’s The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack
Disney’s The Lion King will be soon available on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Oct. 11th and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on Oct. 22nd! This retelling of the classic Disney animated tale first told in 1994. Now Simba is back and looks more life-like than ever before thanks to some…