Category: Disney
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #2 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has overwhelmed the box office this holiday season, so it’s an easy pick for the top 5 stories. The Lead Up Force Awakens didn’t start a couple of weeks ago. The path to the movie has been one over several months. With trailers, merchandise, and general fan hype, the movie…
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D23 Gold Members to Receive Exclusive Gift
Hey there D23 Members! In the coming year, active Gold Members will receive a very special gift. In celebration of Walt Disney’s newly restored and refurbished office at the studios in Burbank, D23 will be sending out a “collection of 23 items reproduced ‘From the Office of Walt Disney.’” The gift set includes all things…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #3 – Disneyland’s 60th
This year was full of big events for Disney, and one of the most anticipated was Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. This diamond studded celebration kicked off officially in May, and will be going well into the next year. The main two days for it took place in 2015, though. 24 Hour Day To get the festivities…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Brings in $1 Billion Globally in 12 Days
Huge news! This week, Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke another record. With the film out for a little over a week and a half, it globally brought in $1 billion. In only a matter of 12 days, the franchise beat previous record holder, Jurassic World. According to Box Office Mojo, the record was set at 13 days. The…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…
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The Silly Symphony Collection Review
One of the things that Disney is known for is great music. Since the beginning of his cartoon days, Walt Disney wanted not just great cartoons, but great sounding cartoons. Eventually he married the two in the acclaimed Silly Symphony shorts. These experimental films incorporated music almost like a character itself. There have been 75…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Reels in $528 Million Globally Over Opening Weekend
Early Monday morning, reports poured in from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Over the weekend, theater goers rushed to see the latest film installment in the franchise. As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Force Awakens ticket sales broke records. Currently, J.J. Abram’s latest project has reeled in $528M-plus globally. With the film now…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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Disney Shares New Living Poster for ‘The Jungle Book’
In recent movie news, Disney’s live action film The Jungle Book has released a neat poster. On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a “living poster.” As we approach the film’s release in April of next year, audiences are already anxiously waiting. Currently, we have a brief teaser trailer to view and now this brand new poster.…
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Disneyland Resort Adds Tightened Security & New Rule Regulations
Security at the Disneyland Resort just got a bit tighter. Many guests arriving to the parks on Thursday morning saw an updated and enforced bag check. In this wave of tightened security, a few more regulations have been added as well. According to The Press Enterprise, the Disneyland Resort and other local theme parks such…
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‘Force Awakens’ Cast Flies to London Premiere in Style
Cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens have since left the United States as they travel to London for the film’s UK red carpet event. As to what type of aircraft they flew in? An R2-D2 themed ANA JET that is! Tuesday afternoon, the LAX runway held mini photo shoot as cast board the…
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Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar’ Heads to DVD 2/23
If you are a fan of Disney’s The Lion King, did you know that Disney Junior has a spin-off show and movie based off the classic story? In Disney’s The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, follow along with Kion, son of Simba and Nala, as he takes part in an unforgettable adventure. With the film…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Holds World Premiere Red Carpet Event
Monday evening was truly a spectacle for all to enjoy in Hollywood as the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens took storm. Live coverage of the event was streamed for all to enjoy as stars from the film and Walt Disney Company made their way down the red carpet. Many tuned in to watch interviews and see the pure…
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Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday at Disneyland
A jolly holiday was had at Disneyland on Sunday as Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 90th birthday at the happiest place on Earth! Throughout the day Dick Van Dyke had special moments celebrating this Disney Legend. The moments culminated with a cavalcade before A Christmas Fantasy Parade and a happy birthday moment in Town Square. Dick Van…
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New ‘Zootopia’ Poster Reveals an Exciting City of Characters
On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a brand new poster for the upcoming film, Zootopia. The film is set to hit theaters on March 4, 2016. The studio’s 55th animated feature brings to life a whole new world filled with adventure as two unlikely friends solve a case. With the new poster also comes a surprise…
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Disney Shares First Teaser of Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’
On Wednesday, Walt Disney Studios shared a teaser for the upcoming film, The BFG. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film brings to life the work of author Roald Dahl. The film is set to make its theater debut on July 1, 2016, which also marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth. The talents of three of…
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Now At Disneyland – Jedi Training Trials of the Temple
Yesterday, Jedi Training Academy premiered its second incarnation: Jedi Training Trials of the Temple. Taking place between Episode III and IV, the stage show still has younglings take up lightsabers against the Sith. The story is now about two Jedi, one Master and one Apprentice, who are trying to find new Jedi in a time…
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Walt Disney’s Original Office Restored at the Studio Lot in Burbank
Time and history have been forever preserved at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the studio lot, Walt Disney’s office suite in the original Animation Building was restored. On Monday, the lot held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the newly reconstructed office. The office included “Walt’s formal…
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Recap of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional 2015
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has always marked the holiday season. This weekend event has had many celebrity narrators that have read the Christmas story with great reverence. This year was another joyous and momentous occasion. Geena Davis narrated the first night, Saturday, December 5th. Her reaction after Silent Night summed up her delight in being able…
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PBS SoCal to Air “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime”
Set to premiere on PBS SoCal this coming December 17 is that of “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime.” This one-hour televised special will take a look back at the past 60 years of music from the Sherman brothers as well as their legacy within the Disney community. This show was produced by Don Hahn,…
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Tom Hanks Shares His Commute to Pixar Animation Studios
Remember that time Pixar announced a fourth Toy Story film was in the works? Also, remember that time Toy Story celebrated its 20th anniversary a few weeks ago? Ah, so much Toy Story magicalness (yes, I made that word up) has been happening the in past year. Now the time has come when we as fans…
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ABC Network to Air ‘Mary Poppins’ Hosted by Dick Van Dyke
“Oh, let’s go fly a kite, Up to the highest height!” If you now have that song stuck in your head, oops. Disney’s Mary Poppins, a film of beauty, will air ABC this coming December 12. Not only will the film be broadcast on ABC for the first time in 13 years, but audience members will…
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Disney & Pixar Share ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Story Featurette
Now that Disney and Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur is in theaters, do you have a favorite part? If you have yet to see the film, Pixar has shared a brand new “Story Featurette.” Be sure to check out the clip below. “The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life…
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‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs’ Heading to Disney Movies Anywhere 1/19
“Lips red as the rose. Hair black as ebony. Skin white as snow.” Now who could that be? Snow White of course! Disney’s first animated feature is truly a classic with a story-line that’s dear to many. With its release in 1937, the film will once again hit shelves. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs will be…