Category: Disney
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Don Cheadle to Voice Donald Duck in Disney’s DuckTales!
Donald Duck is getting a new voice. At a San Diego Comic-Con panel focused on DuckTales, it was announced that Don Cheadle will be voicing Donald Duck. For the first time, the series will be getting an Academy Award-nominated actor joining its cast. Not only is Cheadle an Academy Award-nominated actor, he also portrays an…
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Three Caballeros Coming to DuckTales in Season Two!
Disney made its second appearance at San Diego Comic-Con. For DuckTales fans, this was a very good thing! Producers Matt Youngberg and Francisco Angones shared with the crowd that the Three Caballeros are coming to DuckTales! This trio will come together during the second season of this reboot of a Disney Afternoon classic. The Three Caballeros…
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Mickey Mouse Continues to Spread Happiness Around the World in 90th Anniversary Portrait
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Its initial appearance celebrated 90 years of Mickey Mouse. On hand was Bret Iwan along with Becky Cline and animator Mark Henn. The panel was hosted by D23’s Justin Arthur. The panel covered many memories of Mickey Mouse. Bret…
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Disney Poised to Purchase Fox as Comcast Drops Out of Bidding War
It appears that Disney will soon be acquiring 21st century Fox after Comcast dropped out of its bidding war today. The news was announced via a statement released by Comcast. “I’d like to congratulate Bob Iger and the team at Disney and commend the Murdoch family and Fox for creating such a desirable and respected company,”…
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STAR WARS: DROIDOGRAPHY, the Definitive Droid Book Coming Just In Time For Christmas!
This definitely is the book you are looking for if you love the Star Wars droids. Star Wars: Droidogrophy is the definitive book will be coming to bookstores/websites on November 6th. This book is dedicated to answering the question: Where would Star Wars be without droids? This book is the ultimate in-universe guide to droids…
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Classic TaleSpin Character Coming to DuckTales!
A classic TaleSpin character is making his way to DuckTales. If you don’t want to know any spoilers, don’t read below the following DuckTales photo! **SPOILERS** There were many iconic characters found in TaleSpin when it was a part of the Disney Afternoon. One of these was the villain, Don Carnage! EW has given a…
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Disney Media Networks Earn a Combined 39 Emmy Nominations
The nominations for the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced yesterday on July 12th. The result was a healthy 39 Emmy nominations for media networks owned by the Walt Disney Company. 31 one of these nominations were given to ABC. Disney XD and Disney Channel were given five additional nominations. This led to a total of…
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Disney Updates Movie Release Schedule Moving Mary Poppins Returns Forward and Delaying Indiana Jones 5
Disney has released a new movie release schedule for the next few years. This schedule has moved one highly anticipated movie forward, and others back. The new Mary Poppins movie, Mary Poppins Returns, will be moving up a week now. Originally scheduled to be released for Christmas Day, it is now being released on Wednesday,…
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Disney Empowers Aspiring Young Filmmakers to Create Global #DreamBigPrincess Video Series Celebrating Female Trailblazers
Disney today announced a new global project giving 21 talented young women from different corners of the globe the chance to make digital shorts telling the stories of inspiring female role models. The #DreamBigPrincess series will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million…
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Disney Shares New Featurette for Christopher Robin as Tickets Go On Sale
Christopher Robin will be bringing back Winnie the Pooh and the title character in just a few short weeks. When it comes out on August 3rd, fans will get to see the silly old bear back in action but with a now adult Christopher Robin. As tickets go on sale today for this movie, Disney…
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Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War Available Digitally on July 31 and on Blu-Ray August 14
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War is now the fourth highest grossing film of all time. It surpassed the $2 billion mark in 48 days. In just a few short weeks, it will be available for digital download and then on blu-ray. This release will be packed with bonus features and will be a must-have…
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D23 to Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday and Nightmare Before Christmas’ 25th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is going to the San Diego Comic-Con. This year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will be presenting two panels at SDCC. Celebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, and 25 Years of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas with D23: The Official Disney…
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Disney Closes Down DisneyToon Studios
There has been a lot going on in the world of Disney animation over the course of the last year. There have been some incredible highs and also some incredible lows. Both Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have new Chief Creative Officers. John Lasseter is no longer associated with either beyond a consulting…
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Why “The Last Jedi” is the Most Star Wars Movie to Date: A Defense
Okay, first, a content warning: This write-up is 100% a direct response to the extreme outpouring of hate certain “fans” have had, and continue to have about Rian Johnson’s addition to the episodic story of Star Wars. There are numerous, caps-lock-taped-down, furious rants decrying the personal attack the movie was to their senses. I think…
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Disney Releases New Poster for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Disney has released a new poster for it’s upcoming The Nutcracker and the Four Realms film. This film will be released on November 2, 2018. What do you think of this poster? Are you excited for this movie? Let us know in the comments below! The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Description When Clara finds…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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10 Even More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
That’s right- there’s still a TON of great Disney music not getting the credit it deserves! Obscurity is one thing, but sometimes just being in proximity to other great material can make even the best music get missed. If you haven’t read (and rightly appreciated) the first two lists of songs, they can be found…
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The Walt Disney Company Signs Amended Acquisition Agreement To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., For $71.3 Billion In Cash And Stock
New $38-per-share acquisition gives 21st Century Fox shareholders option to elect cash or stock in the combined entity BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2018—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that it has signed an amended acquisition agreement with Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” —NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX), for $38 per share in cash…
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5 Super Fan Theories About “Incredibles 2”
Strap on your Incredibles-themes tinfoil hats kids, because Incredibles 2 is out! As with any Pixar and/or superhero film, there are layers of meaning and PLENTY of wiggle room for fan theories and speculation. Having recently deep-dived into some of my more conspiracy-centered thoughts on the film, I thought I’d share them here. Also, fair…
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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officers of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company named new Chief Creative Officers to both the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee has been named the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Pete Docter has been named the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. In each of their roles, they will be…
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See the Magic of Dumbo Come Alive in New Teaser Trailer
Today, the new teaser trailer for the film “Dumbo” was released to the public. From Tim Burton, the adventure will tackle the heart of the classic film and will remind movie-goers of celebrating differences and cherishing family. The film has been underway since last year, and will be using stunning visual effects to create the…
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Adventure into the World of Kingdom Hearts 3 When It Sets Sail January 29, 2019
After waiting 14 years for the newest installment of Kingdom Hearts, fans can now set their sights on a release date with some exciting details to look forward to! At E3 conference this weekend, Disney and gaming fans alike were delighted with some news on what they could expect when they get their hands on…
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John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited ‘missteps.’ Until the end of 2018, Lasseter will retain a consulting role with The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger commented on Lasseter’s departure…
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A Wrinkle in Time – Home Entertainment Review by DC Sarah
More than 50 years after Madeleine L’Engle’s young adult novel A Wrinkle in Time was awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal, the big-screen retelling of this timeless classic takesaudienc es on a transformative journey, exquisitely illustrated through jaw-dropping visual effects, a stirring musical score and diverse, star-studded cast. Three celestial guides, Mrs. Which (two-time Academy Award®…