Category: Entertainment
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Remembering A Disney Legend – Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio
Disney Legend Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio died September 10 at the age of 98. X leaves behind a great legacy throughout Disney movies and theme parks. He joined Disney in 1938, and worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia.’ He briefly left Disney to join the Army Air Corps in the war effort, and returned to Disney…
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Francis Xavier “X” Atencio, Disney Legend and Animator, Dies at 98
Today it was announced that Disney Legend Francis Xavier “X” Atencio passed away on September 10. He was 98. Atencio was both an animator and Imagineer. As an animator he worked on movies like Pinocchio and Fantasia. In Imagineering he worked on several favorite Disney attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion.…
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Muppets Take the Bowl and Hearts at the Hollywood Bowl!
Tonight The Muppets played the first of three performances at the Hollywood Bowl. Billed as Muppets Take the Bowl, this event was hosted by Kermit the Frog and Bobby Moynihan. They were backed by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The night was full of heartwarming moments, surprise celebrity guests, music, and even fireworks!…
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New Thor: Ragnarok Clip Released During NFL Season Opener
A new special clip was released for Thor: Ragnarok during the NFL season opener tonight. The online release of this action-packed sequence features Ambidio’s innovative sound technology. This is technology to create an immersive experience. Thor: Ragnarok comes to theaters on November 3, 2017. Tickets for this film went on sale today. Marvel Studios’ Thor:…
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Marvel Studios Celebrates THORsday With New Posters and Tickets for Thor: Ragnarok!
Tickets are now on sale for Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Thor: Ragnarok. Tickets for the movie, which opens on November 3rd, can now be purchased anywhere tickets are sold. Along with tickets going on sale, Marvel Studios released character posters for the movie. Take a look at them here: In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor…
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Cast is Set!
Check out this Selfie of “Aladdin” Cast Members: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Marwan Kenzari BURBANK, Calif. (September 6, 2017) – Casting for “Aladdin,” the live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, is complete and production is currently underway at Longcross Studios outside London. The “Aladdin” cast includes: Two-time Oscar® nominee Will Smith (“Ali,”…
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No Shia LeBeouf for Indiana Jones 5
Indiana Jones 5 is coming but not a whole lot is known about it yet. However, one thing that is known is that Shia LeBouf will not be returning. Neither will his character, Mutt Williams. In an interview with EW, screenwriter David Koepp confirmed this along with the return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, “Harrison…
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Colin Trevorrow Out as Director of Star Wars: Episode IX
Today Lucasfilm released a statement on StarWars.com that Colin Trevorrow is no longer directing Star Wars: Episode IX. Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for…
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New Muppet Thought of the Week Puts Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear Back Together
Kermit is back again, this time with Fozzie. This is ahead of their appearance this weekend at the Hollywood Bowl. In this week’s Muppets Thought of the Week the two of them plug their show and bring back a classic joke. The joke goes over just as well for Fozzie this time as it did…
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Star Wars Rebels Season 4 Official Trailer and Release Date Unveiled!
Star Wars Rebels is heading into its fourth and final season. Now, a lot more is known about when that will be happening and where things will be going. Lucasfilm released another official Star Wars Rebels Season 4 trailer and there is a LOT to glean from it. There are new characters and new ships.…
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Fans “Find the Force” and Reveal New Star Wars:The Last Jedi Character BB-9E as Force Friday II Gets Underway Around the World
Over 1300 U.S. retail locations will host midnight openings tonight celebrating array of new Star Wars: The Last Jedi products with tech toys front and center Sydney, Australia (Sept. 1, 2017) – As the global Force Friday II celebration kicks off around the world, fans in Australia were the first to officially unveil a new dark side…
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The Walt Disney Company and KTRK-TV Houston Commit to $1 Million for Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will host a “Day of Giving” to benefit…
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Team DAPs Magic Strolls Through Disneyland for CHOC Walk while Walking For Cohen! – Sundays with DAPs
This last Sunday team DAPs Magic strolled through the Disneyland Resort for the 2017 CHOC Walk. This year, the team was walking for Cohen. This young man has spent a considerable amount of time at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. CHOC has taken such good care of him and team DAPs Magic is thankful…
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Kermit the Frog Returns with New Voice
Kermit is back. After a dramatic transition, Matt Vogel is now the Muppeteer for Kermit the Frog. His first performance was released on YouTube today for a Muppet Thought of the Week. Check out his performance here: What do you think of the new voice of Kermit the Frog?
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Star Wars – The Ultimate Vinyl Collection – The Ultimate Way to Listen to Star Wars Music!
Think of great movie soundtracks and any list would have to include the iconic music of Star Wars. One of the best ways to listen to Star Wars is on vinyl. Now, ThinkGeek.com is offering a collection of both soundtracks for the original and prequel trilogies! It has over 80 songs from the first six…
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Two New First Order Vehicles Revealed for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is just a few months away. The excitement for this new Star Wars movie is already building to a crescendo. With little details coming out from Lucasfilm, it continues to build. The newest reveal is actually TWO reveals! On StarWars.com two new vehicles utilized by The First…
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Star Wars Fans Invited to “Find the Force” As Unprecedented Augmented Reality Event Sweeps the Globe for Force Friday II
Star Wars Fans Invited to “Find the Force” As Unprecedented Augmented Reality Event Sweeps the Globe for Force Friday II Fans to reveal a new The Last Jedi character via social media New product line for Star Wars: The Last Jedi launches globally at 12:01 AM September 1 More than 20,000 retail locations worldwide will become home to augmented reality…
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Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK Superpower of Stem Challenge
MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE Calling on Girls to Channel Their Superpowers of STEM for Good and Get a Chance to Win a Trip to the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK and a Mentorship presented by Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories and Synchrony Bank BURBANK,Calif. (August 23, 2017) — Disney,Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American…
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Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has danced it’s way to Blu-Ray and Digital HD download. In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Peter Quill meets his dad and faces both his past and future. Questions about what family is are explored and answered. The Guardians once again protect the galaxy, all while giving…
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LONG LIVE YONDU! – Yondu Celebrated as Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Arrives on Blu-Ray!
LONG LIVE YONDU! In loving memory of everyone’s favorite Ravager, fans celebrated the Blu-ray™ release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Yondu himself – Michael Rooker! On Tuesday, August 22nd, fans around Los Angeles paid tribute to the beloved Ravager, Yondu, with a morning activities at Shorty’s Barber Shop in West Hollywood! This event…
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Obi-Wan, Dumbo, Christopher Robin, and Theme Parks! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to another week of Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week there is a lot of movie and theme park news to cover. In the world of movies Obi-Wan Kenobi appears to be getting his own Star Wars stand-alone movie. Christopher Robin’s cast is beginning to really take form. Alan Arkin has also joined…
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Alan Arkin Joins Cast of Tim Burton’s Live-Action Dumbo
The cast of TIm Burton’s live-action Dumbo continues to fill out. The newest addition to the movie is Alan Arkin. He will be portraying Wall Street Tycoon, J. Griffin Remington. He joins a cast that already includes Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Danny DeVito, and Colin Farrell. In this new version of Dumbo, Colin Farrell portrays…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Stand-Alone Film in Early Development
The Force is strong with Obi-Wan Kenobi. It appears that work is being done to return him to the silver screen. Sources are telling Variety and the Hollywood Reporter that director Stephen Daldry is in talks to direct the film. Daldry directed Billy Elliott, The Hours, The Reader, and episodes of The Crown. While it…
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Daniel Craig to Return as James Bond
It’s official, James Bond will be played again by Daniel Craig. While on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Craig confirmed that he would be returning to the iconic role. During the interview Daniel Craig not only announced his return as 007, but also explained some of the context of his less than positive statements…