Category: Disney
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ABC Family to Change Network Name in January for New Audience Reach
Announced on Tuesday, the popular Disney owned television station, ABC Family, will undergo a name change. Coming this January, the network will be called Freeform. This change comes as more and more series are being targeted to audiences in the age range of 14-34, according to Entertainment Weekly. ABC Family is known for having hit shows…
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Meet the Voice of Disney’s Moana
Disney’s Moana has found her voice and Disney is sharing who that voice is. The title character will be voiced by a 14 year old native of Hawaii, Auli’i Cravalho. She will be joining Dwayne Johnson on this South Pacific adventure about a teenager Moana (Cravalho) who is helped by demi-god Maui (Johnson) as she…
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New Trailer of Disney & Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Now Available
On Tuesday, Walt Disney Studios released the second trailer for the film, The Good Dinosaur. This adventurous story which is set to hit theaters on November 25, 2015, brings to life the world of dinosaurs and humans. “The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely…
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You’ve Been Forced Into It: Preparing to Watch Star Wars for the First Time
So. You’ve finally decided to watch Star Wars. Maybe your social circle is excited for the new films, and you don’t want to be left in the dark. Maybe you’re a Disneyland fanatic and don’t want to be lost in the new acreage. Maybe you’ve finally collapsed under the crushing weight of the guilt of…
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Star Wars: Where Dreams Come True – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Disney Mashup
Have you ever stopped to think about the similarities between Star Wars movies and Disney movies? The folks behind PistolShrimps did. The result is a mashup between Star Wars: The Force Awakens and several Disney movies that is really quite entertaining, and at times unexpected. Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Disney Mashup Description: A…
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Aladdin Diamond Edition – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Aladdin is the story of a street rat who falls in love with a princess. Unfortunately, since Aladdin (Scott Weingler) isn’t a prince he isn’t eligible to marry Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin)… until he meets the Genie (Robin Williams) who grants him three wishes that could change his life forever. Of course things are never that…
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Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise Sunrise Safari Breakfast – More Than Just Breakfast in the Jungle
The Jungle Cruise Sunrise Safari Breakfast is a premiere experience that is currently being offered at the Disneyland Resort through December 21. The event offers guests the chance to have breakfast amidst the animals in the African Veldt following which, a crash course in being a Jungle Cruise Skipper. An Early Morning Breakfast in the…
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Sneak Peek of ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Coming to Disney Parks 10/16
Disney and Pixar’s latest installment, The Good Dinosaur, is set to hit theaters on November 25. Guests of both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will have the opportunity view a brief preview of the film starting this month. Disney Parks Blog informed readers that starting on October 16, guests can visit the…
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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Heading to Blu-ray 10/2
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron is set to hit shelves on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand, this coming October 2. On top of having the movie, bonus content such a “Making-of Featurette” will come along with your purchase. Even more so, audiences that purchase the film from Disney Movies Anywhere will have the option to…
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The Muppets S1Ep2: Hostile Makeover – Mr. DAPs’ Review
Kermit and the gang are back for the second episode of The Muppets. This episode had a lot more of the feel one would come to expect with the Muppets, moved the overall story along a bit more, and had some extra side stories going on that were quite enjoyable. Episode Description In an attempt to…
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‘Dear Sofia: A Royal Collection’ Now Out on DVD
Looking to add more stories of Sofia the First to your collection? Now available on DVD, Dear Sofia: A Royal Collection features six episodes. Four of these episodes include Disney princesses such as Princess Tiana and Belle. See what new adventures await! Join Sofia as she receives guidance from Disney Princesses and goes on a daring…
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New Reports on Disney’s ‘Enchanted’ Sequel & Film Title
“I’ve been dreaming of a true love’s kiss…” We all know the words to that ever so catchy song from Disney’s 2007 Enchanted. A film that brought to life both animation and live action as well as a quest to find true love in the real world, is to have a sequel. Collider reports that…
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New Disney Themed Vans to Arrive October 9th
The internet is buzzing with excitement after a new batch of Disney themed Vans were announced. The ‘Young at Heart Collection’ by Disney and Vans is giving customers what they want and that’s more apparel! As you recall, several months back, Vans first released this collection with items containing characters such as villains, princesses and…
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Scott Weinger Hosts Special Screening of Disney’s ‘Aladdin’
With Disney’s Aladdin now out on Digital HD and Blu-ray for the first time ever, what’s a better way to celebrate than with a screening of the film itself? Disney’s beloved masterpiece will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Experience the laughter, adventure and Academy Award®-winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A…
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Taking a Look Back at the Costumes of Disney’s ‘Cinderella’
If you enjoyed Disney’s live action film, Cinderella, one thing you’ll notice for sure are the exquisite costumes. From ball gowns to sharp suits, it takes a whole fleet to dress an entire cast. Inspired by true beauty and elegance, audiences were stunned by the amount of detail in each of the costumes. Check out the clip and…
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Diamond Edition Aladdin to Sparkle Digitally and on Blu-Ray
Aladdin is the newest Disney animated classic to get the Diamond Edition treatment. Aladdin is the story of a street rat who falls in love with a princess, is granted three wishes from a Genie, and discover the importance of being true to oneself. It also includes songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim…
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Disneyland Park’s ‘Season of the Force’ to Begin November 16
On Thursday, Disney Parks Blog made a pretty big announcement pertaining to all new Star Wars festivities. All things from new entertainment, updated attractions and meet and greets were announced. Starting November 16, Disneyland Park will officially launch Season of the Force. This offering will bring even more Star Wars action to the park. Also,…
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Disney Releases New Poster for ‘Zootopia’
How excited are you for the new Disney film, Zootopia? Set to hit theaters on March 4, 2016, a brand new movie poster has been released. What are your thoughts so far? The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s…
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The Muppets S1Ep1: Pig Girls Don’t Cry (Pilot) – Mr. DAPs’ Review
The Muppets are back where it all started, TV. This time it isn’t The Muppet Show that is being produced but Up Late with Miss Piggy. The show stars Miss Piggy with Kermit as the Executive Producer. Fozzie is the announcer and warm-up comedian, Gonzo is the head writer, and of course the Electric Mayhem is…
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Director Brad Bird Shares an Update on ‘The Incredibles 2’
As noted a while back, Pixar is in the midst of creating a sequel to the successful film, The Incredibles. Not much news has been released on the project, other than it is in fact happening. Collider reports that writer and director of The Incredibles 2, Brad Bird, has given an update on the film. The article goes…
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Disney’s Live Action ‘Cinderella’ Now Available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Release
“When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.” Now available on digital release, Blu-ray and DVD is that of Disney’s live action, Cinderella. Relive all those glorious magical moments of the film. From pumpkins, to glass slippers, dancing and more, Cinderella is a classic tale. If you wish to add this film…
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Disney Releases First Teaser Trailer of Live Action ‘The Jungle Book’
The highly anticipated live action film of Disney’s The Jungle Book has now given audiences a peek into this world. Set to hit theaters on April 15, 2016, experience the characters that we have all grown up with, but in a new way. On Tuesday, Disney released the first teaser trailer of the film. With…
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DAPs Magic BB-8 Review!
A HUGE Thank You to my friend, Alfred, for sharing his BB-8 experience with us! Alfred was able to order from Best Buy on Force Friday and it arrived on his doorstep in a little less than a week, on the 11th. After trying out the little droid for a few days, he gave us…
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Disney to Develop New ‘Mary Poppins’ Musical Film
Breaking news on Monday, Entertainment Weekly reports that a live action Mary Poppins film is currently in development. This new film will not be a remake, but will follow along with the original books of P.L. Travers. The article goes on to say that Rob Marshall will direct the musical film. Marshall is also known…