Category: Entertainment
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/21 – 12/24/15
It’s the post-Christmas Marvel Comics news digest! This week had a few announcements, the top being Old Man Logan. Also not to be overlooked are Gwenpool and the preview of the first All New Marvel Avengers crossover: Standoff. Check out the discount of Marvel Unlimited as well! THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, JOIN MARVEL UNLIMITED AND ENJOY…
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The Silly Symphony Collection Review
One of the things that Disney is known for is great music. Since the beginning of his cartoon days, Walt Disney wanted not just great cartoons, but great sounding cartoons. Eventually he married the two in the acclaimed Silly Symphony shorts. These experimental films incorporated music almost like a character itself. There have been 75…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Reels in $528 Million Globally Over Opening Weekend
Early Monday morning, reports poured in from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Over the weekend, theater goers rushed to see the latest film installment in the franchise. As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Force Awakens ticket sales broke records. Currently, J.J. Abram’s latest project has reeled in $528M-plus globally. With the film now…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/14 – 12/18/15
It’s time for another Marvel News Digest! Included are a couple previews for upcoming new series. Captain Marvel and Silver Surfer are set to debut this next year, along with the finale of Secret Wars. In addition is information on second printings of All New Marvel titles, an included full comic with Spider-Man/Deadpool, and Women…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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The Force Has Awoken: Spoiler-Free Musings on the New Film
We did it, everybody. We made it to Episode VII. Around the world, it was as if millions of geeky voices cried out at once, and were suddenly silenced (by the opening crawl, that is). First things first, there are NO SPOILERS in this writing, in keeping with ol’ Uncle Mark’s request. Loose lips sink…
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Disney Shares New Living Poster for ‘The Jungle Book’
In recent movie news, Disney’s live action film The Jungle Book has released a neat poster. On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a “living poster.” As we approach the film’s release in April of next year, audiences are already anxiously waiting. Currently, we have a brief teaser trailer to view and now this brand new poster.…
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‘Star Wars’ European Red Carpet Premiere Takes Force
With the recent and massive Star War: The Force Awakens world premiere in Los Angeles, the stars quickly traveled to the UK for Europe’s own premiere. As mentioned the other day, cast and crew left the states in an ANA jet themed as R2-D2. On Wednesday, fans eagerly awaited their arrival at the red carpet event. Just…
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Disneyland Resort Adds Tightened Security & New Rule Regulations
Security at the Disneyland Resort just got a bit tighter. Many guests arriving to the parks on Thursday morning saw an updated and enforced bag check. In this wave of tightened security, a few more regulations have been added as well. According to The Press Enterprise, the Disneyland Resort and other local theme parks such…
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‘Force Awakens’ Cast Flies to London Premiere in Style
Cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens have since left the United States as they travel to London for the film’s UK red carpet event. As to what type of aircraft they flew in? An R2-D2 themed ANA JET that is! Tuesday afternoon, the LAX runway held mini photo shoot as cast board the…
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Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar’ Heads to DVD 2/23
If you are a fan of Disney’s The Lion King, did you know that Disney Junior has a spin-off show and movie based off the classic story? In Disney’s The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, follow along with Kion, son of Simba and Nala, as he takes part in an unforgettable adventure. With the film…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Holds World Premiere Red Carpet Event
Monday evening was truly a spectacle for all to enjoy in Hollywood as the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens took storm. Live coverage of the event was streamed for all to enjoy as stars from the film and Walt Disney Company made their way down the red carpet. Many tuned in to watch interviews and see the pure…
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Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday at Disneyland
A jolly holiday was had at Disneyland on Sunday as Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 90th birthday at the happiest place on Earth! Throughout the day Dick Van Dyke had special moments celebrating this Disney Legend. The moments culminated with a cavalcade before A Christmas Fantasy Parade and a happy birthday moment in Town Square. Dick Van…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ World Premiere Event to be Live Streamed
Today, December 14 marks the official world premiere event of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Hollywood, California! The red carpet will be a glow with cast and crew from the film. Since this event is pretty huge, you at home will be able to view a live stream of the red carpet. How cool…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/7 – 12/11/15
This week features something just in time for Christmas: a discount on Marvel Unlimited! For a limited time you can get the first month free! Elsewhere in the Marvel Comics continuity are previews of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., second printings of some of the recent All New All Different Marvel series, an Apocalypse War with the…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Cast & Crew Travel Worldwide to Promote Film
Star Wars fans worldwide are getting pumped for the upcoming release of Star War: The Force Awakens. The film’s release is a mere few days away and it seems like we have been waiting for forever. Before the film holds its world premiere on December 14 in the glamorous city of Hollywood, the cast has been traveling…
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New ‘Zootopia’ Poster Reveals an Exciting City of Characters
On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a brand new poster for the upcoming film, Zootopia. The film is set to hit theaters on March 4, 2016. The studio’s 55th animated feature brings to life a whole new world filled with adventure as two unlikely friends solve a case. With the new poster also comes a surprise…
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Disney Shares First Teaser of Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’
On Wednesday, Walt Disney Studios shared a teaser for the upcoming film, The BFG. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film brings to life the work of author Roald Dahl. The film is set to make its theater debut on July 1, 2016, which also marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth. The talents of three of…
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Now At Disneyland – Jedi Training Trials of the Temple
Yesterday, Jedi Training Academy premiered its second incarnation: Jedi Training Trials of the Temple. Taking place between Episode III and IV, the stage show still has younglings take up lightsabers against the Sith. The story is now about two Jedi, one Master and one Apprentice, who are trying to find new Jedi in a time…
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Walt Disney’s Original Office Restored at the Studio Lot in Burbank
Time and history have been forever preserved at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the studio lot, Walt Disney’s office suite in the original Animation Building was restored. On Monday, the lot held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the newly reconstructed office. The office included “Walt’s formal…
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Recap of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional 2015
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has always marked the holiday season. This weekend event has had many celebrity narrators that have read the Christmas story with great reverence. This year was another joyous and momentous occasion. Geena Davis narrated the first night, Saturday, December 5th. Her reaction after Silent Night summed up her delight in being able…
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PBS SoCal to Air “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime”
Set to premiere on PBS SoCal this coming December 17 is that of “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime.” This one-hour televised special will take a look back at the past 60 years of music from the Sherman brothers as well as their legacy within the Disney community. This show was produced by Don Hahn,…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/30 – 12/4/15
This week had some exciting announcements from Marvel for some upcoming comics. First, more Star Wars fun, but this time a past tale with Anakin and Obi Wan. Hip Hop variant covers are back for Marvel Comics, after the first series did so well. Rocket Raccoon and Groot get their own series. A new coloring…