Category: Entertainment
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VIDEO: Top Ten Star Wars Sidekicks
Have you ever pondered the top ten sidekicks in the Star Wars realm? Well the editorial staff of StarWars.com did just so. Check this clip below as characters from the Star Wars films, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars were all analyzed. So, do you agree with this list? If not, how would…
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D23 Announces Winner of the D23 EXPO Design Challenge
Several months back, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announced an art contest inspired by the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration for the D23 Expo. Artists from all over submitted their work in the hopes that their piece would be selected. The winner along with 22 finalists, will have their artwork displayed on the show floor during the D23 Expo. As…
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Kermit the Frog & Miss Piggy Split After 40 Years
In the midst of the Muppets television reboot, there is some sad new. Made public on Twitter this Tuesday, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are ending their relationship of 40 years. What seemed like a happy relationship that many Hollywood celebrities strived to have, has now ended. According to TODAY, Kermit the Frog said,…
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2015 D23 Expo App is Now Live
Time to bring out those mobile devices. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has launched this year’s D23 Expo app. This app which is available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, will provide expo goers with tons of information. The app titled D23 EXPO 2015 Official Mobile App, will provide content such…
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How To Survive D23 Expo
D23 Expo is almost upon us, and we have a way to navigate this huge event! Be sure to follow along here and on Twitter @DAPs_Magic as well as Instagram @dapsmagic. We’ll have some free “swag” at the Expo and a couple of giveaways. Getting There If you’ve prepared to any extent for the Expo,…
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Get Down with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem as They Perform Jungle Boogie
The Muppets are at it again. Their newest video posted to YouTube and Facebook this morning features Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem performing Jungle Boogie. Sam Eagle joins the band for this song in a fairly typical way as the Electric Mayhem attempt to teach him how to Jungle Boogie. What do you think of…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Joined by Alumni to Celebrate 45th Anniversary
On Saturday August 1, 2015 guests visiting Disneyland were delighted to experience the 45th anniversary of the All-American College Band Program. The anniversary was celebrated with a special pre-parade performance before Mickey’s Soundsational Parade and began in Town Square, USA in front of the Train Station. The 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band was joined…
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Adidas Rolls Out Line of Customizable Star Wars Shoes
For those of you that enjoy sharing your Star Wars pride, here is another way to do so. Adidas has rolled out a Star Wars line of customizable shoes. These shoes come in several different styles and are offered for both men and woman. Whether you are for the Dark Side or not, these shoes will surely…
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Marvel Comics News July 27 – August 1 2015
Marvel has some big announcements this week as they move from Secret Wars. A couple of surprises have popped up. One of which is Black Knight, an old favorite of the Avengers. The series looks to be a good expansion on the character and more establishment in the Marvel Universe. The other is the announcement…
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Disney to Release ‘The Collected Works Of Hayao Miyazaki’ 11/17
If you are a fan of Hayao Miyazaki and all his work, than you’re in luck! For the first time ever in North America, Disney will release a collection featuring 11 of his films on November 17, 2015. This set features 12 discs and countless hours of entertainment. Not only that, but you’ll also have the…
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The Muppets Begin First Day of Shooting on New TV Show
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights… literally. The Muppets began taping today for their new show on ABC with the same name. The announcement was made via The Muppets facebook page. This continues the slow and steady stream of information that has continued to come out about this show.…
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ESPN & Disney Channel Could be Sold Directly to Consumers One Day Says Disney CEO
Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, told CNBC’s Squack Box on Monday that he could envision a day when the Disney Channel and ESPN is sold directly to consumers. This would be similar to the model being utilized to by HBO. “If we end up seeing more erosion in the so-called multichannel…
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And That’s a Wrap! – Live-Action Beauty and the Beast Wraps Production
Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast has wrapped production. The announcement was made via instagram courtesy of Josh Gad who posted: “That’s a wrap! Will miss the cast of #beautyandthebeast especially my brilliant Gaston #LukeEvans.” Josh Gad portrays LaFou and Luke Evans is Gaston. The cast includes Kevin Kline (Maurice), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Plumette),Audra McDonald (Wardrobe), Ewan…
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Disney & Pixar’s LAVA Short Available for a Limited Time on Disney Movies Anywhere
For a limited time starting today, July 30, Disney and Pixar’s short LAVA will be available on the Disney Movies Anywhere app. The app which is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, lets Disney movie goers enjoy timeless classics. As some of you may know, LAVA is being shown in theaters, right before…
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Full Lineup for the 2015 D23 Expo
If you are attending this year’s D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, planning is key! There will many things to do and look at that you may not get a chance to see it all. But remember, as long as you have a list of the top things you want to do, and you get…
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Netflix and Marvel’s Defenders Reveals More on Release Times
According to several sources, Netflix president Ted Sarandos has said that seasons of Netflix produced Marvel series like Daredevil will be premiering fairly regularly over the next few years. A new season will premier every six months. It was even said that the next series, AKA Jessica Jones, will be out by the end of the…
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‘Star Wars Rebels’ Holds Fan Art Contest
Calling all artists! Did you know that there is an awesome Star Wars Rebels art contest going on? That’s right, the Star Wars Rebels Season Two Fan Art Contest invites artists to share their amazing talent. With a month left for contest entries, there is still plenty of time. If you wish to enter, please submit…
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Inside Look at Film Accurate Costuming
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As we gear up to the D23 Expo Aug 14th-16th, I’m looking forward to not only attending the panels presented, but also the creative costuming Disney fans have been planning and creating specifically for this event. So much work goes into getting a cosplay or “look” together for conventions such as the Expo. I had…
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Spots open for the Avengers Half Marathon
Surprisingly enough, the upcoming Avengers Half Marathon in November, is still open for registration. As of this post, the Half is at 87% capacity. RunDisney events are notorious for selling out extremely quickly, some within a 24 hour time period. This one is sure to bring some action packed fun! If you are worried…
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ABC Releases Five New Posters for ‘The Muppets’
Five new posters for the upcoming Muppets television series have been revealed. The show is set to debut on the ABC network on September 22. The Muppets, which is set to be a mockumentary type series, deals with the daily life of the popular characters. Bill Prady and Bob Kushell are the co-creators of the brand…
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Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Retold by Emoji
Hope your Monday morning is going well! If you just so happen to have a case of the Monday blues, here is something that might just cheer you up. Over on the Disney YouTube page, a cute little clip retelling the story of Tangled was released. The story itself is told in the form of emoji! You know,…
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Marvel Comics News July 19 – July 25 2015
There is surprisingly not a lot of news concerning Marvel this week. If you look at last week there were a lot of big announcements. Not that this week has a lack of big announcements, but it seems to have slowed down for the moment. First, catch the Marvel Unlimited sale. It’s a great subscription…
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D23 Expo to Give Updates on Shanghai Disney Resort, Avatar Project & More
Looking forward to hearing about new and exciting things occurring in the Disney Parks universe? The 2015 D23 Expo is sure to provide plenty of news. On Friday, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club released the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts lineup, set to take place during the expo. This includes panels and presentations. Topics…
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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Out on Blu-ray 10/2
Mark your calendars! Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron is heading to Blu-ray on October 2. That means you can relive all those action packed moments from your own home. If you can’t wait till October, the film is being released on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on September 8. When you purchase Marvel’s Avengers:…