Category: Entertainment
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Disney Legend Dean Jones of ‘Love Bug,’ ‘That Darn Cat,’ and other Disney Films Dead at 84
Disney Legend Dean Jones has died at the age of 84. According to his publicist Richard Hoffman, the cause of death was Parkinsons. Dean Jones was regularly seen in Disney films. In his first he portrayed FBI Agent Kelso in That Darn Cat! opposite of Hayley Mills. He went on to appear in The Ugly…
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Figment 2 – Worth Reading This Time?
It’s Wednesday! That means new comic book day! Today is especially grand because the first issue of Figment 2 has been released! The first limited series of Figment was a hot item for comics readers and Disney fans alike. Disney Kingdoms released these as a collaboration between Marvel and Disney Imagineers. The result was a…
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‘The Muppets’ Producer Explains Reason for Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy Breakup
During the first week of August, many of us could not believe our ears when we heard that Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy broke up. The famous couple of frog and pig were a classic icon. As to the concept of them breaking up, the producers had a few words to share. According The…
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Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Parting Ways With Disney
Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks is parting ways with Disney. The change will happen once the current distribution contract that began in 2009 ends next year. Disney will distribute two more films, (Bridge of Spies on Oct. 16, 2015 and The BFG on July 1, 2016) before the deal concludes. The success of Jurassic World has put…
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Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios to Now Report to Disney Studio Chief Alan Horn
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige will now report to Disney studio chief Alan Horn. The move comes after years of frustration on Feige’s part with his former boss, Marvel Entertainment CEO Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter. According to Disney, “Marvel Studios is taking the next logical step in its integration with The Walt Disney Studios, joining Pixar and…
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Season One of ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD
Star Wars Rebels fans, season one is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. All 15 episodes of the first season can be yours to enjoy! Even check out exclusive bonus content and interviews. In the first groundbreaking season of Star Wars Rebels, young hero Ezra Bridger joins the clever but motley crew of the starship Ghost in…
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Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ & ‘The Little Mermaid’ to be Featured at the El Capitan Theatre
Have you recently visited the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood? If that is a no, here are a few things that you need to check out. Disney Animated Classics such as Aladdin and The Little Mermaid are to be presented in the coming months. In addition, some very special characters such as the Genie and…
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“Brave’s” Merida to Appear in “Sofia the First: The Secret Library”
If you are a fan of Disney Junior’s Princess Sofia and Brave’s Merida, you are in luck. These two are set to be featured in a brand new Sofia the First episode. The episode, which will air on October 12 on Disney Junior and Disney Channel, will be the “first episode of special four-part story,” according…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Details Released
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is already filming season three. In just a few weeks, fans will get to see what has happened to the team members after season two’s surprising finale. Marvel has released a description of season three that gives a bit of direction for where the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be going and…
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Marvel’s Secret Wars Gets Extended!
Marvel this week has announced this epic series is getting an extension! Originally it was supposed to be for 8 issues, but this rebooting saga is going to have one more issue. As it says below, it won’t affect the premier of new series bound for November. But, the tale of how those are coming…
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The Haunted Mansion Dramatic Reading by Rowlf the Dog
The Muppets continue to post new videos on YouTube to fans delight. The most recent video has Rowlf the Dog performing a dramatic reading of The Haunted Mansion. For those of you who aren’t near Disneyland, here is a full ride-through of the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square: For those of you who aren’t…
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The Force is Strong with Instagram – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Showcases New Landscape Options on Instagram
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is excited to share that Instagram has unveiled a new landscape video and photo feature! The first video to be featured? A video from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This brief clip definitely reveals more about this new Star Wars movie and is bound to get fans geeking out even…
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Disney Promotes Eric Coleman to Senior Vice President of Original Programming
Looks like Disney Television Animation has a new Senior Vice President. On Wednesday, The Wrap released an article, noting of the new promotion of Eric Coleman. In addition, it was mentioned that the company also promoted and hired four new VPs. As for what falls under the new management of Coleman; Disney Junior, Disney Channel and…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Products to be Unveiled Via Live Stream 9/3
Big news is set to be released in regards to new Star Wars: The Force Awakens products on Thursday, September 3. According to the press release, they are calling this event “the world’s first ever global live toy unboxing event.” Worldwide, news will break on YouTube with details on new products. Marker Studios along with…
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Walt Disney World Resort Adds Star Wars Half Marathon to List of runDisney Events
Now that the world of Star Wars is bigger than ever, here is something East coasters can look forward to. We all know that the Disneyland Resort has the Star Wars Half Marathon, but announced on Tuesday on the Disney Parks Blog, the Walt Disney World Resort will now have a similar race….the Star Wars Half…
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Disney’s ‘Tomorrowland’ Set for Blu-ray Release 10/13
Heading to Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere is that of Disney’s Tomorrowland. Watch director Brad Bird bring to life a story of science fantasy and adventure, right before your eyes! Tomorrowland is set for a release on October 13. When purchasing the film, get ready to view deleted scenes along with other bonus content. What…
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A Look at Upcoming Disney Films
There are a LOT of Disney films in the works. At the D23 Expo, over the course of two extensive panels, Disney fans were given a look at these upcoming movies. These movies include the Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live-Action, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel. A quick look at the graphic displayed at the Live-Action movie…
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Michael Rooker on Acting, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, and The Walking Dead
Michael Rooker is a multi-talented actor with a diverse body of work, ranging from Guardians of the Galaxy – where he played blue space pirate Yondu – to the AMC show The Walking Dead – where he played the surly Merle Dixon. He has recently finished Bolden! and is currently filming The Belko Experiment, as…
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Marvel Comics News August 16 – August 22 2015
Marvel Comics has slowed down a little with news, probably to keep Secret Wars and the revamped Marvel universe under wraps until all is said and done. The news this week, though, brings cosplay variant covers to the forefront, and a look at the upcoming Inhumans series. Also in Marvel news is Max Ride and…
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Bruce Campbell Asks For Last Fan Standing Kickstarter Support
At a special press event in Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, actor Bruce Campbell urged fans of his popular game show, Last Fan Standing, to help fund a second season through a Kickstarter campaign that will run from August 20 to September 21. Last Fan Standing is a comic convention-exclusive game show hosted by Evil Dead…
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ABC Orders Pilot for Marvel’s Mockingbird: Marvel’s Most Wanted
Adrianne Palicki‘s Bobbi Morse (Mockingbird) and Nick Blood’s Lance Hunter appear to be getting the chance at starring in their own show. ABC has ordered a pilot revolving around the two called Marvel’s Most Wanted. The project was created by Agent’s of SHIELD’s producers Jeffrey Bell and Paul Zbyszewski. They are also writing the pilot and would serve as…
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Star Wars: A New Dawn Review
Star Wars: Rebels has become a huge hit for Star Wars fans. Though it takes place between two known events in Star Wars history, it’s getting to be just as popular as the upcoming Force Awakens timeline. Along with the tv series there is a comic series and a novel that has been released. Star…
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Dwayne Johnson Confirms on Twitter Involvement in Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Film
As noted a while back, Disney set to create a film based on the popular attraction, The Jungle Cruise. The film currently has John Requa and Glenn Ficarra working hard at producing a script, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The article also goes on to say that Dwayne Johnson will star in the new film. Even…
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…