Category: Disney
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21st Century Fox to Disney: 4 Questions the Acquisition Raises
This morning, it was officially announced that Disney has acquired a lion’s share of 21st Century FOX (for just over 52 Billion, plus another 10+ in assumed debt), making the Iger-led company a behemoth the likes of which Hollywood has never seen. In the buyout, Disney has acquired numerous legacy brands, brought several interesting (and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger To Delay Retirement to 2021
Bob Iger has announced that he will be delaying his retirement again. This comes as part of a deal for Disney to acquire major elements of 21st Century Fox. Because of the complexities of this deal, Iger has extended his contract to 2021 to oversee the acquisition. Bob Iger succeeded Michael Eisner as the CEO…
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It’s Official! Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox
December 14, 2017 Disney officially announced that they have come to a deal to acquire 21st Century Fox. Disney have an agreement to acquire the company at $52.4 billion in stock. Shareholders of 21st Century Fox will receive 0.2745 of Disney shares in the acquisition. Disney will also assume a debt of $13.7 billion that…
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DUCKTALES: WOO-OO Giveaway!
‘Tis the season for gifting, and here at DAPs Magic, we have a gift for YOU! We are gifting one lucky follower the new “DuckTales: Woo-oo” DVD. It includes the opening movie and 6 episodes of this new series of DuckTales. We have enjoyed this show so far, and hope you will too! This particular…
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DUCKTALES: WOO-OO! – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Scrooge McDuck and his nephews are back! In this new DuckTales dvd, nothing seems to be going particularly right for Scrooge, Donald, and the boys. However, they discover that family really is the key to both happiness and success when they end up going on an adventure to lost city of Atlantis! For fans of…
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Disney Adds Two New People to Board of Directors
The Disney board has nominated two new people to join its ranks. Oracle CEO Safra Catz and Francis deSouza, president and CEO of biotechnology firm Illumina Inc. will be joining the board on February 1st. Catz said in a statement to the Los Angeles Time that she looks forward to working with the board in continuing its rich…
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Disney Releases First Look of Keira Knightley as Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Keira Knightley is the Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. In this new adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, she plays a very pink version of this character. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms stars Morgan Freeman, Mackenzie Foy, Helen Mirren, and of course Knightley. The movie will be released before the holidays next…
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Disney’s Top Choice for The Little Mermaid Director: Rob Marshall
Rob Marshall is a popular director around Walt Disney Studios. Recently he direct Mary Poppins Returns but could one of his next projects be the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid? According to Deadline, Marshall is their number one choice to direct this film. It will feature new songs by Hamilton‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken and a script…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Delay Retirement Again?
Reports are coming out that Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger might not be retiring as initially thought in 2019. Due to a deal that is in the works withTwenty-First Century Fox Inc, Iger may stay at The Walt Disney Company to facilitate the integration of the Fox’s integration into the company. According to Reuters,…
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New Trailer for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Re-Release in New York and Los Angeles For Your Consideration
As the movie industry gears up for the awards season, the campaigns are ramping up to get considered for the various awards. Disney is re-releasing Beauty and the Beast in theaters in both Los Angeles and New York for this reason. Here is the new trailer for Disney’s critically-acclaimed live-action Beauty and the Beast, back…
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Lessons we can Learn from Walt Disney
On December 5th, we celebrate and remember the birth of one of the great American innovators, storytellers, and pioneers- Walter Elias Disney. Born in 1901, Walt’s name remains synonymous with quality, joy, and fun. His legacy has stretched well beyond his passing in 1966, and his creations and work will continue on for years to…
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The Walt Disney Studios Hits $5 Billion in Global Box Office for 2017
The Walt Disney Studios have crossed the threshold of $5 billion for its annual global box office. This is the third consecutive year that Disney has reached this milestone. Starting January 1st through November 29th, Disney’s box office receipts brought in $5.0031 billion globally. In the United States alone, Disney brought in $1.7633 billion. #3.2398 billion…
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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Returning to Theaters December 1st!
GLOBAL BOX OFFICE HIT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” TO BE RERELEASED IN THEATERS IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES FOR EXCLUSIVE ONE-WEEK ENGAGEMENT BEGINNING DECEMBER 1 Year’s Highest-Grossing Film Worldwide to Play at AMC Century City and AMC Empire 25 Theaters BURBANK, Calif. (November 27, 2017) – Fans of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Beauty and the…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek in Contention to Succeed Bob Iger as Walt Disney Company CEO
In 2019 Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger is set to step down. Recently Iger confirmed his intention to retire. This has left both the business and Disney communities speculating about who is replacement would be. With under two years to go until Iger retires, the transition would need to get underway to set up a…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco – An Attraction that is Dying to be Made!
This week Disney-Pixar released Coco, a story about pursuing ones dreams and the importance of family. This is an absolutely gorgeous film with fun music and a fantastic message. It also is a film that is just dying to be made into an attraction. This is a movie with the right story, character, visuals, and…
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Special ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Nov. 30
Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Julianne Hough, multiplatinum…
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Finding New Traditions with Olaf’s Frozen Adventure – Spoiler-Free Review
When Anna and Elsa go to celebrate their first real holiday together, they realize that because they have spent their entire lives separated, they have no family traditions! Olaf, being the trusted companion he longs to be, goes off an a kingdom wide search for a new tradition to share as a family. The short…
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‘Tis the Season for Disney Animated Movies
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the day for giving thanks, enjoying turkey, and spending time with those who are near and dear to you. It is also a fantastic time to see animated features courtesy of the Walt Disney Company. For decades, this has been the time for Disney, and now Pixar, animated features to be…
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Citing “Missteps,” John Lasseter Takes Six Month Leave of Absence from Disney and Pixar
Disney Pixar Animation Studios chief creative officer John Lasseter is taking a six month leave of absence. The move was announced in a memo that was sent out to employees today. It was obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. Here is the memo: I have always wanted our animation studios to be places where creators can…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Is Full of Heart But is it Worth Seeing? – A Spoiler Free Review
Coco, the newest Disney Pixar movie is having its “midnight” release today. But, is it worth jumping to the theaters to see? Here’s a spoiler free review. Music A big component of the film is the music. The story centers around a young boy wanting to play music. So, how is the music for the…
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Disney Releases Trailer for A WRINKLE IN TIME
During the American Music Awards, Disney released a trailer for its upcoming film A Wrinkle in Time. The film, which comes out March 9th, is based off the book of the same name. Watch the trailer here: From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s…
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Disney Releases New Poster for A WRINKLE IN TIME
Disney has released a new poster for its upcoming film A Wrinkle in Time. The film stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Storm Reid, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Pine. A new trailer for this film will be released during the American Music Awards. A Wrinkle in Time opens on March 9, 2018. From visionary…
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A Very Star Wars Birthday! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney Reporter. Here we share the top Disney and geek stories that were covered in the news by DAPs Magic each week. This week there is quite a bit to cover so not everything made it in. Here are the posts that were covered though on this edition of Disney…
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Disneyland Gives Mickey Mouse a Birthday Surprise
Mickey Mouse’s birthday is November 18th. This year his birthday was celebrated around the globe in different ways. Mickey visited people and created some absolutely magical moments. On November 18th though, thousands turned out to visit Mickey Mouse and celebrate his birthday at the happiest place on Earth! The celebration began with buttons that were…