Category: Entertainment
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Paul Rudd Joins Ghostbusters 2020 Cast!
The Ghostbusters made a call and the call was answered by Paul Rudd. Rudd will be joining the cast of Ghostbusters 2020 as a teacher in a small town. The news came via a video released by Sony in front of the original Ghostbusters HQ in New York City. “When I heard they were gonna…
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Disney on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Exclusive Concert and VR Experience at D23 Expo 2019!
The anniversary concert will feature Disney on Broadway’s brightest stars, performing hit songs from Disney’s nine Broadway musicals, and moreVR experience brings Disney on Broadway’s biggest production numbers to the 2019 D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Anaheim, California – (June 27, 2019) – Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo, in Anaheim,…
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Production Begins on the Disney+ Original Movie FLORA & ULYSSES From Walt Disney Pictures
Lena Khan Directs Adaptation of Award-Winning Children’s Book BURBANK, CALIF. (June 27, 2019)—Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Flora & Ulysses,” directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo. The film is being produced for the upcoming streaming…
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Setting the Scene: How Technology Created a Richer Playset in ‘Toy Story 4’
The Pixar team traveled to infinity and beyond to build sets as dynamic as the characters who inhabit them in the all-new animated adventure Toy Story 4, in theaters today. For starters, the aspect ratio used for the previous films, 1.85:1, was changed to 2.39:1 for Toy Story 4, creating a larger depth of field. “It’s a…
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The Piano Guys Perform Theme From Avatar in Pandora – The World of Avatar
The Piano Guys are known for their performances of iconic songs in iconic locations on YouTube. With over six and a half million subscribers on YouTube, they have gotten very creative with their videos. Their newest video takes The Piano Guys to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There, they perform the…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Semi-Annual Cash Dividend of $0.88 per Share
BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share, payable on July 25, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2019. “We are pleased to deliver another substantial dividend to shareholders, reflecting our…
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Marvel Studios to Release AVENGERS: ENDGAME on Digital 7/30 and on Blu-ray 8/13
Ahead of the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Bring Back event this weekend, Marvel is announcing when Avengers: Endgame will be arriving both digitally and on Blu-ray. The release will be on July 30th digitally and August 13th for the Blu-ray. Included with the digital release will be some extras that include a remembrance of Stan…
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Disney’s Hercules Coming to the Stage in New York Gets Stars in Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, and Roger Bart
The classic tale of the underdog is coming to the stage! Disney Theatrical is coming to New York in a whole new way, with the tale of Hercules. Disney’s Hercules has found stars in Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, and Roger Bart and we just can’t wait to see it come to life! The performance will…
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Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios Prepare to Share Never-Before-Seen Footage and Details at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s…
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Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME Bring Back Event Starts Friday!
See the year’s number one movie on the big screen one more time before it leaves theaters! Starting on Friday, June 28, participating theaters nationwide will hold a Bring Back event for fans to see Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME one more time on the big screen before it finishes its theatrical run. Fans who buy…
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The Simpsons Are Headed to Anaheim for D23 Expo 2019
Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith make their debut at D23 Expo with an entertaining panel, autograph signing, and more! BURBANK, Calif. (June 24, 2019) – The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, The Simpsons, makes its first appearance at D23 Expo. Get insight…
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Dumbo – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s a rough time for the circus owned by Max Medici (Danny DeVito). When a baby elephant is born, he enlists his former horse-riding star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for him. Dumbo builds upon the story first told by Disney animation in 1941.…
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Disney’s THE LION KING Tickets Are Now on Sale and Soundtrack Details Revealed
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING” ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO RELEASE ON JULY 11TH SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES NEW SONG “NEVER TOO LATE” BY ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE, PERFORMED BY ELTON JOHN WITH SCORE COMPOSED BY HANS ZIMMER DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE JULY 11 PHYSICAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE JULY 19 Tickets are on sale today for “The Lion King,”…
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Toy Story 4 Garners $118 Million During Its Opening Weekend
Disney-Pixar’s latest Toy Story flick has arrived in theaters and moviegoers are arriving as well to watch it. Over the weekend, Toy Story 4 took in $118 Million at the box office domestically. This take made it the number movie of the weekend in theaters. While it did take the win for the weekend, it…
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Oscar-Winning Composer and Disney Legend Randy Newman, Composer Tyler Bates, Matthew Morrison, and Anthony Gonzalez to Meet Fans at D23 Expo 2019
MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING AVENGERS: ENDGAME 12” VINYL PICTURE DISC BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2019 – Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2019with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Emporium will feature album signings…
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Disney’s THE LION KING Reveals Extended TV Spot & Advanced Ticketing Details
Disney’s “The Lion King” revealed an extended TV spot this morning featuring the voices of Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), who perform the iconic song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” ON SALE TOMORROW: Tickets for the feature film are available for advance purchase starting tomorrow. Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Jon Favreau,…
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J.J. Abrams and Son to Write Spider-Man for Marvel Comics
Exciting news in the world of Marvel and movie fans alike! JJ Abrams, who has helmed the recent Star Wars and even Star Trek, will be co-writing a new Spider-Man limited series for Marvel Comics. It also is going to be with his son. This is the Abrams’ first outing as Marvel writers. Could this…
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Edle Bakke, A Disney Pioneer for Women in the Film Industry, Dies at 91
Edle Bakke has died at the age of 91. She was a leader in the world of film animation with a long history with the Walt Disney Company. When Edle Bakke graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1945, she was in search of a job. Not too long after her search began, the Walt…
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REVIEW – Toy Story Brings Humor and Heartfelt Storytelling to the Pixar Universe
When Toy Story 3 ended the general consensus was that the series ended perfectly. So when the announcement came for Toy Story 4, like many others, I was skeptical. Sure Pixar makes solid movies but was a 4th installment necessary? The short answer is that it might not be necessary, but it is definitely a…
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Michael Giacchino Releases “Far From Home Suite Home” Ahead of This Summer’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home”
Today, we got an exciting new piece of Marvel! With Spider-Man: Far From Home hitting theaters in just a few short weeks, we’re getting so excited to see one of our favorite heroes hit the big screen again. This morning, Michael Giacchino took to Twitter to announce that the “Far From Home Suite Home” is officially here!…
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How Toy Story 4’s Post Credits Scene Could Set Up Toy Story 5
Toy Story 4 is here and is sure to make everyone talk about all the feels. It is a great movie, but I’m not here for a review. There probably won’t be another Toy Story, but if there is the post-credits scene would set it up quite nicely. Be aware, there are minor spoilers ahead…
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With Disney In Charge, Expect More Original Content From Hulu
Hulu CEO Randy Freer has indicated the direction Hulu’s programming will be taking since Disney has taken complete control over the streaming service. That direction will include more original content. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Freer said, “When you look at the capacity inside of the Walt Disney Company to create content, the…
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Disney and Pixar’s All-New Feature Film “Soul” to Hit Theaters Summer 2020
Pixar Animation Studios revealed details today about “Soul,” its second original feature film slated for theaters in 2020. Following the March 6 opening of “Onward,” Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” hits theaters one year from today on June 19, 2020. Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it…
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Avengers: Endgame Returning to Theaters With New Footage
Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters. With the movie coming within $50 million of reaching the all-time box office record currently held by Avatar, it appears Disney and Marvel are making one more push to take the crown. Currently, its take stands around $2.74 billion globally. Avatar holds the record at $2.78 billion. During a…