Category: Disney
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Disney to Make Live-Action Prince Charming Film
Now that we have all had the chance to see the live-action version of Disney’s Cinderella, Variety has announced another film. The live-action film this time around will feature Prince Charming. The article states that Walt Disney Studios has obtained a script from writer Matt Fogel. The film is said to be a live-action comedy.…
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Disney’s “The Finest Hours” Movie Poster
Coming January 29, 2016, Chris Pine and Casey Affleck star in Disney’s film, The Finest Hours. The story based on an unforgettable Coast Guard mission will have you at the edge of your seat. To get you pumped for the film, a poster has been released. Just looking at it makes me nervous yet thrilled to check out…
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Blaine Gibson Passes Away At 97
You may not know the name well, but you know the work. Blaine Gibson was responsible for many of the faces found at the Disney Resorts. Most famously he was created the Partners statues at both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The Disney Animation Research Library reported July 5, 2015 of Gibson’s…
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Disney Names Christine McCarthy as New Chief Financial Officer
The Walt Disney Company has officially named their new Chief Financial Officer. Christine M. McCarthy was announced in her new position on Tuesday by Disney CEO, Bob Iger. In addition, Kevin Mayer was named Chief Strategy Officer. As noted last month, the previous CFO, Jay Rasulo, has stepped down. According to Variety, Iger stated, “Christine…
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2015 D23 Expo to Celebrate Mickey Mouse Club (60th) & A Goofy Movie (20th) Anniversaries
The D23 Expo will be celebrating a lot of things going on in the world of the Walt Disney Company. While obviously the 60th anniversary of the Disneyland Resort won’t be forgotten, it would be easier to overlook some other anniversaries. This won’t be happening though. Today, it was announced that the 60th anniversary of The…
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Disney Consumer Products & Disney Interactive Merge Divisions
Announced on Monday, Disney Consumer Products and Disney Interactive have joined together. The two groups, now one, are a new operating force titled Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. Variety states that the both Leslie Ferraro and Jimmy Pitaro will run the division. Each has had a past with the separate sections. This move was announced by Disney’s COO, Tom Staggs.…
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Disney Channel’s “Teen Beach 2” Now on DVD
Surf’s up! Disney Channel’s Teen Beach 2 is now out on DVD. If you were a fan of the first one, you’ll be a fan of the second. Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer ‘s over and school has begun, Brady (Ross Lynch) and Mack’s…
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Season One of Star Wars Rebels Out on Blu-ray 9/1
Star Wars Rebels fans, season one is soon heading to Blu-ray and DVD. That means all 15 episodes of the season can now be yours to enjoy. In addition, there will be some pretty exciting bonus content and interviews. Be sure to mark those calendars. Season one is hitting shelves on September 1. Bonus content…
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Walt Disney Studios Sets New Record Reaching $1 Billion in Domestic Box Office Sales
Marking a huge milestone, Walt Disney Studios has reached $1 billion in domestic box office sales in the past 174 days. News broke on Thursday of this achievement and the Los Angeles Times noted, “this is the 10th consecutive year and the 19th year overall that the studio has surpassed the box office milestone.” The…
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Pixar Animation Studios Event Lineup for 2015 D23 Expo
D23 Expo attendees, here are a few exciting details that are set to take part this coming August. Pixar Animation Studios has announced several new events, panels and more for the 2015 D23 Expo. Even more so, the expo is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Toy Story. From August 14-16, the Anaheim Convention…
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Disney to Develop Film About Charles Darwin
Looks like Disney has a new movie in the works. This time around it is not a live-action remake. According to Deadline, Disney is moving forward to create a film based on Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin is known for his theories on evolution and natural selection. Darwin had a bit of that Indiana Jones-like swashbuckling spirit…
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An Inside Look at “Inside Out”
In the age where Hollywood is stuck in a rut of remakes and sequels, a little city about an hour north of me called Emeryville, created quite a bit of buzz for one of the most original and creative films I’ve ever seen. “Inside Out” is truly a wonderful and unique movie that everyone of…
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First Look at Upcoming 2015 D23 Expo Merchandise
In a recent announcement from Disney Parks Blog, the 2015 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center will have some pretty awesome merchandise. Set to take place August 14-16, fans will gather to take part in the ultimate Disney fan expo. So to commemorate the event, select merchandise will be themed with the D23 logo.…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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‘Inside Out’ Brings in $91.1 Million During Opening Weekend
Over the weekend, Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out hit theaters, just one week after Universal’s Jurassic World, which broke numerous records. Despite the overwhelming Universal success, audience goers still went to the theaters to venture into the mind of Riley. According to TIME, the film grossed a total of $91.1 million during the weekend. With…
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Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out Arrives at the Disneyland Resort
Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out is now in theaters and fans visiting the Disneyland Resort can see Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness in a new pre-parade in front of Pixar’s Play Parade. The new entertainment addition makes its way down the parade route just before the parade. It includes performers who were juggling both in front of…
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2015 D23 Expo Advanced Discount Ticket Sales Ending Soon
If you have not purchased tickets yet for the 2015 D23 Expo, there is still time! But, if you wish to purchase discounted tickets, the advanced sale ends on June 30. After June 30, tickets will be marked at the expo admission price. If you wish to purchase tickets, please click here. The expo is…
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Disney Shares D23 Expo Lineup for Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
The 2015 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center is almost here. It seems like more often than not, new news is being released on events, panels and more. Announced on Thursday, the expo will have a pavilion dedicated to future Disney Consumer Products. In the Disney Consumer Products pavilion, guests can experience the theme of…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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Disney Set to Make ‘Maleficent’ Sequel
Announced on Deadline, Disney is set to work on a second Maleficent film. Accoring to the article, Linda Woolverton has been hired to write the script and the company would also like to have Angelina Jolie reprise in her role as the leading character, Maleficent. It is not for certain if she would return in the second film.…
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10 Tips For Taking a Toddler to Disneyland
10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to Disneyland As the summer crowds and heat start to descend on Disneyland during an already busy 60th Celebration, I want to give you some tips for a day (or a few hours) with a toddler at Disneyland. Now, let me preface this by saying that I do not…
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D23 Expo Lineup to Include Panels on Upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios Projects
Another exciting list of events have been added to the 2015 D23 Expo. Guests attending can look forward to various panels discussing Walt Disney Animation Studios projects. News on the lineup was announced Monday. Below is a list of presentations and panels. With all these fun and exciting events, which one would you like to attend? Every…
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D23 Expo to Present ‘Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration’
If you are heading down to the D23 Expo this August, be ready for a fun-filled three days. From August 14-16, the Anaheim Convention Center will feature a wide variety of Disney activities. One being that of Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration. This event will take place on August 16 at 3:00 p.m. in Hall D23. Chris…
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Disneynature’s “Monkey Kingdom” Swings to Blu-ray 9/15
After the success of Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom in theaters, the film is set to be released on Blu-ray and Digital HD this September 15. To make things even more special, a portion of first week sales will go directly to Conservation International. With the narration of the film brought to you by Tina Fey, this heartwarming…