Category: Entertainment
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Walt Disney Studios Sets New Record Reaching $1 Billion in Domestic Box Office Sales
Marking a huge milestone, Walt Disney Studios has reached $1 billion in domestic box office sales in the past 174 days. News broke on Thursday of this achievement and the Los Angeles Times noted, “this is the 10th consecutive year and the 19th year overall that the studio has surpassed the box office milestone.” The…
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Pixar Animation Studios Event Lineup for 2015 D23 Expo
D23 Expo attendees, here are a few exciting details that are set to take part this coming August. Pixar Animation Studios has announced several new events, panels and more for the 2015 D23 Expo. Even more so, the expo is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Toy Story. From August 14-16, the Anaheim Convention…
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Disney to Develop Film About Charles Darwin
Looks like Disney has a new movie in the works. This time around it is not a live-action remake. According to Deadline, Disney is moving forward to create a film based on Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin is known for his theories on evolution and natural selection. Darwin had a bit of that Indiana Jones-like swashbuckling spirit…
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Summer Arrives at Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 438
Summer has officially arrived at Disneyland. That means it is hot. That also means the return of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band! This week on Geeks Corner it’s time to geek out about the band (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/18/disneyland-resort-all-american-college-band-returns-for-45th-season/). It’s also time to chat about Inside Out and the Inside Out pre-parade (https://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/19/disney-pixars-inside-out-arrives-at-the-disneyland-resort/) that can now be…
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Tom Holland is Spider-Man and Jon Watts is Directing Him
Marvel has announced who is the next actor to don the spidey suit: Tom Holland. Holland has appeared in The Impossible, Wolf Hall, and will appear in the upcoming movie In the Heart of the Sea. These roles, along with a strong screen test, helped Holland land the role. His announcement was accompanied by the…
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Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal (S2Movie) – Review
Star Wars Rebels has returned to Disney XD with the double episode The Siege of Lothal, and boy did it prove to be worth the wait. RECAP We open on an intense space fight in which it is learned that the crewmembers of the Ghost have joined the Phoenix rebel fleet. With the members of…
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An Inside Look at “Inside Out”
In the age where Hollywood is stuck in a rut of remakes and sequels, a little city about an hour north of me called Emeryville, created quite a bit of buzz for one of the most original and creative films I’ve ever seen. “Inside Out” is truly a wonderful and unique movie that everyone of…
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First Look at Upcoming 2015 D23 Expo Merchandise
In a recent announcement from Disney Parks Blog, the 2015 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center will have some pretty awesome merchandise. Set to take place August 14-16, fans will gather to take part in the ultimate Disney fan expo. So to commemorate the event, select merchandise will be themed with the D23 logo.…
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Marvel Television Returning To San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego’s very own Comic-Con is almost here! If you are one of the lucky ones that will be attending, get ready for an action packed weekend. Announced on Monday, Marvel Television is set to return with several panels. Those in attendance will get a chance to see and hear about new and upcoming entertainment.…
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5 Tips to Safely Surviving Disneyland in the Heat
by Jessica Prell As the Diamond Celebrating begins at Disneyland, so does the warm weather (no really, it’s suppose to get hot soon)! Mix this weather in with all the new things to do at Disneyland (Matterhorn, Paint the Night, new fireworks…FOOD) and you get: super hot, LONG, days…can I hear a “duh”? DUH! However,…
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‘Inside Out’ Brings in $91.1 Million During Opening Weekend
Over the weekend, Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out hit theaters, just one week after Universal’s Jurassic World, which broke numerous records. Despite the overwhelming Universal success, audience goers still went to the theaters to venture into the mind of Riley. According to TIME, the film grossed a total of $91.1 million during the weekend. With…
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Marvel Comics News June 15 – June 21 2015
Happy Father’s Day, and a shout out to my dad who first got me into comics with issues of Green Lantern, Captain America, and Sensational Spider-Man when I was just a little kid. Great job, dad! This week had a short amount of news bits for Marvel Comics, but a couple of really big announcements.…
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Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out Arrives at the Disneyland Resort
Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out is now in theaters and fans visiting the Disneyland Resort can see Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness in a new pre-parade in front of Pixar’s Play Parade. The new entertainment addition makes its way down the parade route just before the parade. It includes performers who were juggling both in front of…
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2015 D23 Expo Advanced Discount Ticket Sales Ending Soon
If you have not purchased tickets yet for the 2015 D23 Expo, there is still time! But, if you wish to purchase discounted tickets, the advanced sale ends on June 30. After June 30, tickets will be marked at the expo admission price. If you wish to purchase tickets, please click here. The expo is…
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Disney Shares D23 Expo Lineup for Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
The 2015 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center is almost here. It seems like more often than not, new news is being released on events, panels and more. Announced on Thursday, the expo will have a pavilion dedicated to future Disney Consumer Products. In the Disney Consumer Products pavilion, guests can experience the theme of…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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Disney Set to Make ‘Maleficent’ Sequel
Announced on Deadline, Disney is set to work on a second Maleficent film. Accoring to the article, Linda Woolverton has been hired to write the script and the company would also like to have Angelina Jolie reprise in her role as the leading character, Maleficent. It is not for certain if she would return in the second film.…
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10 Tips For Taking a Toddler to Disneyland
10 Tips for Taking a Toddler to Disneyland As the summer crowds and heat start to descend on Disneyland during an already busy 60th Celebration, I want to give you some tips for a day (or a few hours) with a toddler at Disneyland. Now, let me preface this by saying that I do not…
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A First Look at Upcoming ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Merchandise from Lego, Hasbro & Mattel
Anticipation is reigning high for the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Even more so, Lego, Hasbro and Mattel have announced a new line of toys. According to ToyNews, the new lines will make appearances at this summer’s San Diego Comic Con. The article goes on to say that a buildable first Order Stormtrooper Lego, which…
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Forest Whitaker in Negotiations for Star Wars: Rogue One
Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to be in Star Wars: Rogue One, the first anthology film in the Star Wars franchise. Variety is reporting that the actor is getting set to join the film that will tell the story of a group of Rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star. The film currently…
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D23 Expo Lineup to Include Panels on Upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios Projects
Another exciting list of events have been added to the 2015 D23 Expo. Guests attending can look forward to various panels discussing Walt Disney Animation Studios projects. News on the lineup was announced Monday. Below is a list of presentations and panels. With all these fun and exciting events, which one would you like to attend? Every…
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D23 Expo to Present ‘Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration’
If you are heading down to the D23 Expo this August, be ready for a fun-filled three days. From August 14-16, the Anaheim Convention Center will feature a wide variety of Disney activities. One being that of Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration. This event will take place on August 16 at 3:00 p.m. in Hall D23. Chris…
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Marvel Comics News June 8 – June 14 2015
Just when you think the Secret Wars are over, there are more series premiering for readers. But, two of the most exciting stories ever done in Marvel history rage on for fans’ enjoyment. Age of Apocalypse and Civil War are sure to be hits. Elsewhere are some fun books coming out. One series aren’t even…
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Disneynature’s “Monkey Kingdom” Swings to Blu-ray 9/15
After the success of Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom in theaters, the film is set to be released on Blu-ray and Digital HD this September 15. To make things even more special, a portion of first week sales will go directly to Conservation International. With the narration of the film brought to you by Tina Fey, this heartwarming…