Category: Entertainment
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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…
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Disney’s Christopher Robin Casts Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore
Disney’s Christopher Robin continues to fill out its cast roster. Already it has been known that Ewan McGregor will be portraying Christopher Robin with Hayley Atwell playing his wife. Now more of the cast has been unveiled. Jim Cummings, the current voice of Winnie the Pooh, will continue to voice the role he has held…
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First Episode of DuckTales Shared on YouTube by Disney XD!
DuckTales is back and better than ever. For those that missed seeing it on Disney XD over the weekend fear not! There is still the chance to watch it! Disney XD uploaded the first episode onto YouTube and we have it here for your enjoyment. Watch as Donald Duck takes Huey, Dewey and Louie to Scrooge…
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DuckTales Makes Welcome Return on DisneyXD!
After decades away, Scrooge McDuck and the boys are back. DuckTales has returned thanks to Disney XD. The initial reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. Many fans are calling this new version an instant classic! As the episode begins things aren’t really going well for anyone. Donald Duck is trying to get a job. Scrooge McDuck…
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Celebrate the Release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. with the Get The Yondu Look Tribute Event
LONG LIVE YONDU! In loving memory of everyone’s favorite Ravager, come celebrate the Blu-ray™ release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Yondu himself – Michael Rooker! On Tuesday, August 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm, fans around Los Angeles will be able to come pay tribute to the beloved Ravager, Yondu, with a morning of prizes and…
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Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Stake in BAMTech and Say Goodbye To Netflix
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake…
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The Lion King’s Mother Gets Her Voice!
The cast of The Lion King continues to grow as the live-action re-imaging of the movie continues to move forward. Alfre Woodard has now joined the cast as Sarabi, Simba’s mom. The movie, being directed by Jon Favreau, has an all-star cast that includes James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar.…
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The Future of Abraham Lincoln?
Visit Disneyland and one of the most impressive audio-animatronic figures is President Abraham Lincoln in Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. These great moments could end up even being greater if a demo video released by Garner Holt Productions is any indication. Garner Holt Productions currently produces audio-animatronic figures for Walt Disney Imagineering. The following video…
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Get Ready to Head Back to School With Star Wars Backpacks!
It’s that time of year when kids are getting back to school. One of the yearly traditions for many families is the annual trek to go and find a new backpack. This year there is a new option for backpacks that are not only cool, but also pay it forward. STATE has a new line…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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Check Out the Poster and Official Trailer for Frozen The Broadway Musical
The official poster and trailer for Frozen The Broadway Musical has been released. Andrew Flatt, Disney Theatrical’s senior vice president for strategy, marketing and revenue, shared about the design process to the New York Times. Flatt talked about the need to not only connect with the original animated movie but also “differentiate” and also “elevate” it…
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THE LITTLE MERMAID Live Postponed by ABC
The Little Mermaid won’t be swimming live on ABC as soon as initially thought. Originally, the live musical was supposed to be presented on October 3rd. However, ABC has pulled this program from its schedule. A new date has not been set. “We are postponing the Little Mermaid Live special,” ABC said in a statement.…
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STAR WARS: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE Hyper-Reality Experience Coming to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs!
Guests visiting Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort will soon be able to experience Star Wars like never before. It is an experience created by ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s immersive entertainment division, in collaboration with THE VOID. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will offer a multi-sensory experience that will allow…
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Hayley Atwell Joins Cast of Christopher Robin
Hayley Atwell, often recognized as the actress behind Agent Carter, is joining the cast of Christopher Robin. The actress joins a cast that includes Ewan McGregor as a grown up Christopher Robin. He has lost all of his imagination until Winnie the Pooh and friends re-enter his life. Atwell will play Christopher Robin’s wife. Christopher…
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Marvel Studios Begins Production on Ant-Man and the Wasp
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña and Michael Douglas return for the highly anticipated “Ant-Man” sequel BURBANK, CALIF. (August 1, 2017)—Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” starring Paul Rudd (“Captain America: Civil War,” “The Fundamentals of Caring”), Evangeline Lilly (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Lost”), …
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/24 – 7/28/17 Featuring Star Wars & 1 Million BC Avengers
Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larocca Unleash a New Story in STAR WARS #38! The Darth Vader creative team will take over the title in November! New York, NY—July 26, 2017—Fans were blown away by their work in DARTH VADER, and we fell in love with a rogue archaeologist in DOCTOR APHRA. Today, Marvel is…
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Marty Sklar, Disney Legend and Imagineer, Passed Away at Age 83
Marty Sklar, once head of Imagineering, has passed away on July 27, 2017. He was in his home when he passed away. He started working for Walt Disney in 1955. His first job was for the Disneyland News, and it was because of his working at the UCLA Bruin newspaper. After that he worked closely…
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Untitled Han Solo Movie to be Scored by John Powell
The Han Solo movie might not have an official name yet, but it does have a composer. Today on StarWars.com it was announced that John Powell will be composing the score for this upcoming film. Powell is an Oscar nominated composer from the United Kingdom. He composed the music for How to Train Your Dragon,…
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Howard Ashman Movie D23 Expo Premiere Trailer
You may not know the name Howard Ashman, but you most likely know his lyrics. If you listen to the music of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and some of Aladdin… then you know Ashman’s work. He collaborated with Alan Menken to bring these musicals to life. Tragically, Ashman’s life was cut short…
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Darkwing Duck Coming to DuckTales
This weekend at San Diego Comic-Con a new sneak peek was shared with attendees for Disney XD’s DuckTales. This clip shows Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Webby, and the nephews going on an adventure in a submarine. They are still getting to know each other and the newness of their relationship is readily apparent. What isn’t…
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Watch the New Star Trek: Discovery Trailer!
Star Trek: Discovery comes to the small screen on September 24th. The rest of the series will be appearing on CBS All Access. A trailer was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con. The trailer begins with Lt. Commander Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) saying, “All life is born from chaos. The world doesn’t always adhere to logic. Sometimes down…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/17 – 7/21/17 Featuring SDCC News
SDCC – San Diego Comic Con News Before getting into actual Marvel Comics press releases, there are a few items from the SDCC to note both in comics and other media: Captain America is returning as he has been known, and to a regular series again. He’ll be donning his old costume, and will be…