Category: Entertainment
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It’s Time For Some Fun Facts About Disney’s The Muppets!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE FUN FACTS BY THE NUMBERS LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN — Disney’s “The Muppets” is the 7th feature film featuring the Muppets. MANY MUPPETS — More than 120 Muppets appear in the film. STEPPIN’ OUT – The film tapped 60 dancers to perform with Jason Segel and…
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DISNEY’S THE MUPPETS – Animal’s Five Rules of Cool
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In Disney’s “The Muppets,” Animal is enrolled in an anger management class. But, with help from the Muppets, he has achieved personal & artistic balance. Now, Animal helps you find your inner Animal with… ANIMAL’S FIVE RULES OF COOL A guide to life from Drummer, Rock Icon, Force…
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Kate Aspen to Release Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Favor and Gift Collection for Brides and Grooms in January 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Kate Aspen to Release Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Favor and Gift Collection Atlanta, GA—14 October 2011 — Kate Aspen, the leading designer and manufacturer of uniquely beautiful wedding favors, announced today the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings favor and gift collection in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. Inspired by the…
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Happy 85th Anniversary, Winnie the Pooh!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hip, Hip, Hooray! Here’s to 85 Years of Hunny Hunting…and Many More! “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh On October 14, 1926 A.A. Milne published Winnie-the-Pooh, the first volume of…
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Disney’s PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:ON STRANGER TIDES Sails Home on Disney Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital on October 18th
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Walt Disney Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Films are proud to present the #1 worldwide box office success of 2011 – making over $1 billion globally – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, in stunning high definition Blu-ray™, eye popping Blu-ray 3D™ (a first for the legendary franchise)…
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A First Look at Marvel’s The Avengers!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by PRESS RELEASE Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international…
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Arrrgh Ya Ready to Set Sail with Pirates?
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In anticipation for Disney’s October 18th release of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack, we present you with this booty of video clips from the brand new bonus features! In addition, we’ve got activities, crafts, and recipes that make for sweet trade. CLICK HERE…
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Bob Iger Extends Contract and to Become Chairman, New Disney CEO in 2015
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS CONTRACT TO 2016 FOR ROBERT A. IGER AS PART OF SUCCESSION PLAN CHAIRMAN JOHN E. PEPPER JR. TO RETIRE FROM BOARD AT 2012 SHAREHOLDER MEETING IGER TO BE NAMED CHAIRMAN IN ADDITION TO CEO UPON PEPPER’S RETIREMENT IGER TO TRANSITION…
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Photo Alert – U.S. Family Enjoyed Trip of a Lifetime to Rapunzel’s Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace in London
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Family of Three Girls from Centreville, Va. Won Grand Prize in Disney’s “Your Princess Moment — The Story Begins with You” Video Contest Glendale, Calif. — October 5, 2011 — Disney made the dreams of the Senio family from Centreville, Va., come true by awarding them the grand prize…
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Disney Pixar Releases Statement on the Death of Steve Jobs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney Pixar has now released a statement on the death of former Pixar CEO Steve Jobs. This was posted on their facebook page: Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what…
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ROBERT A. IGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ON STEVE JOBS’ PASSING
DAPS Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ROBERT A. IGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ON STEVE JOBS’ PASSING Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of…
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Former Apple CEO and Disney Board Member Steve Jobs Dead
Former Apple CEO and Disney board member Steve Jobs has passed away according to Apple. Apple’s website this afternoon read: Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear…
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THE HELP on Blu-ray and DVD 12/6
BURBANK, Calif., October 5, 2011 — The Help, the inspirational summer hit film people can’t stop talking about, arrives in homes just in time for the holidays, delivering this powerful story on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, December 6, 2011. The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the…
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Pumbaa Supervising Animator Tony Bancroft Talks Pumbaa and The Lion King
Tony Bancroft was the supervising animator of Pumbba in The Lion King. Where Ernie Sabella may have brought Pumbaa to life with his voice, Tony Bancroft brought him to life with the pencil and paintbrush. Bancroft recently did a round table online interview with several members of the media, including DAPs Magic. Below are the…
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Directors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff Talk The Lion King
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Recently I was a part of a round table interview with the directors of The Lion King Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. The interview was fascinating and covered a broad spectrum of things about the making of The Lion King originally, for broadway, and finally for 3D.…
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Walt Disney World® & Disney Store Bring Disney Magic to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Fun-Filled Family Events Oct. 7-8, 2011
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Walt Disney World® to ‘Let the Memories Begin’ as Disney Store ‘Unlocks Imagination’ at Plaza Las Americas SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–October 05, 2011–Disney Store and Walt Disney World Resort® will begin making magical memories at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two great fun-filled family…
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Disney•Pixar’s “TOY STORY,” “TOY STORY 2,” and “TOY STORY 3” Unveiled For The First Time Ever on Blu-ray 3D™ November 1, 2011
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Consumers are invited to experience Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2” and “Toy Story 3” in an all-new way! All three groundbreaking films will be unveiled in stunning Blu-ray 3D for the home, allowing fans to go back inside the toy box and enjoy their favorite characters in…
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DISNEY AND DISNEY•PIXAR FAVORITES POISED TO RETURN TO THEATERS IN 3D
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ Will Make 3D Theatrical Debut in 2012 and 2013 BURBANK, Calif. – October 4, 2011 – On the heels of the phenomenal success of The Lion King 3D – which will cross the $80 million mark at the domestic…
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Rapunzel Welcomed As 10th Disney Princess, Watched By The World’s Media And Celebrities
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ‘Rapunzel’s royal celebration’ Took Place at Kensington Palace in London, UK London, UK — 2 October 2011 — Disney today officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration, which took place in front of a global audience at Kensington Palace in London.…
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Lion King Becomes One of the Top Grossing Domestic Films of All Time
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The 3D release of The Lion King has taken Simba and his friends to a whole new level in the movie industry. The Lion King is now one of the top ten grossing films of all time. Just the 3D release of this Disney classic has…
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Discover Your Inner Honey-Lover!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes and a honey-loving clip! The world’s most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh.…
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A 3D Interview with The Lion King Producer Don Hahn
Recently I was able to participate in a virtual round table interview with Disney producer Don Hahn, producer of The Lion King. The focus of the interview was The Lion King 3D but through the course of the event, other topics were brought up as well. The Lion King 3D has had two very strong weeks…
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Disney Store Offers Top Costume Choices for Halloween; Costumes for Infants to Adults Sparkle with Disney Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrities and their Kids Choose Disney Store Costumes for Style, Glamour and Fun PASADENA, Calif–September 29, 2011–Adults and kids won’t have to wish upon a star to find this year’s hottest Halloween costumes when they head to their local Disney Store or shop at DisneyStore.com. According to the National…
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Just in Time for the Holiday Shopping Season Disney Store Announces New Mobile App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE PASADENA, Calif–September 28, 2011–To jump-start the holiday shopping season, Disney has announced its new Disney Store App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. As a leading global specialty retailer, Disney Store recognizes the value in offering guests multiple shopping options, whether…