Category: Disney
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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®…
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Peter Pan: Walt Disney Signature Collection – Home Entertainment Review by DC Sarah
In “Peter Pan,” fantastic adventures await the Darling children—Wendy, John and Michael—when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land. After flying with Peter and the delightfully impish Tinker Bell past the “second star to the right and straight on till morning,” they explore the enchanted…
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New Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Trailer Gives a New Synergistic Look at the Internet
Disney has released the second trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. In it, Ralph and Vanellope set off on their adventure into the internet and showcase what Disney animation envisions the internet looking like for their world. The result is both creative but also exactly what one would expect. This trailer also…
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DuckTales Destination: Adventure – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
DuckTales originally came to TV screens in 1987. Now, thirty years later DuckTales is back! It is just as full of adventure, history, mythology, and humor as ever. Scrooge McDuck (David Tennant) is back with Huey (Danny Pudi), Dewey (Ben Schwartz), Louie (Bobby Moynihan), Webby (Kate Micucci), Launchpad (Beck Bennett), and Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo)…
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Adorable New Christopher Robin Trailer Arrives
Christopher Robin has the potential to be one of the most heartwarming films to hit theaters this summer. Starring Ewan McGregor in the title role, it tells the story of an adult Christopher Robin who needs to get back to what matters. It has a fantastic cast, both voice, and live-action, and the settings look to…
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Disney Considering Giving John Lasseter a Limited Role in Potential Return
Last November, citing missteps, John Lasseter stepped away from his responsibilities at The Walt Disney Company. At the time this was to be for a six-month leave of absence. As the six-month period wraps-up, speculation about Lasseter’s future has run rampant among Disney fans. There might be some answers coming in the near future, however.…
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Disney Channel Go! Fan Fest Shares Summer of Fun at the Disneyland Resort
This summer there are a lot of fun things coming to the Disney Channel! Before the summer kicks off though, the Disney Channel stopped by the Disneyland Resort to share some of the fun things that are on the way! Disney Channel GO! Fan Fest was full of events, meet and greets, and even a cavalcade!…
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Peter Pan Soars Into the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital May 29 and on Blu-ray June 5
Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the timeless classic and enjoy new and original bonus features! BURBANK, Calif. (April 23, 2018) — In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Disney’s beloved flight of fantasy, “Peter Pan,” joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, landing in homes on Digital and Movies Anywhere on May 29 and on…
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Disneynature’s “Penguins” Launches First Trailer to Celebrate Earth Day
Disneynature celebrates Earth Day with the very first trailer for the upcoming big-screen adventure Penguins. This newest movie in the series follows the story of an Adele penguin named Steve as he grows up in the ice waters of the Antartic. Watch the trailer here: Penguins opens in theaters nationwide in time for Earth Day…
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‘Jungle Cruise’ Feature Film Finds A Villain in Edgar Ramirez
This morning, it was announced that Edgar Ramirez would be joining the cast of ‘Jungle Cruise’, the feature film based on the Disneyland attraction. The film, which currently stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Emily Blunt, and comedian Jack Whitewall are all taking on the Jungle in a way we’ve never seen before! Johnson will play…
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Disney Twenty-Three Goes to the Movies With This Summer’s Edition!
This summer Disney is going to the movies, and so is D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. The summer edition of Disney Twenty-Three will focus on the plethora of movies that are being released this summer by the Walt Disney Company. This includes Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Incredibles 2, Ant-Man and…
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8 Best/Worst from Disney Films
Balance. It’s found everywhere, even in the Disney canon. Everything can be ranked, and as a person with strong opinions (why are some foods relegated to breakfast?! Do not stifle my culinary adventures, hollandaise sauce!) I feel uniquely qualified to find the best and worst examples in Disney lore. What follows is a dissection of…