Category: Disney
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Setting the Scene: How Technology Created a Richer Playset in ‘Toy Story 4’
The Pixar team traveled to infinity and beyond to build sets as dynamic as the characters who inhabit them in the all-new animated adventure Toy Story 4, in theaters today. For starters, the aspect ratio used for the previous films, 1.85:1, was changed to 2.39:1 for Toy Story 4, creating a larger depth of field. “It’s a…
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The Piano Guys Perform Theme From Avatar in Pandora – The World of Avatar
The Piano Guys are known for their performances of iconic songs in iconic locations on YouTube. With over six and a half million subscribers on YouTube, they have gotten very creative with their videos. Their newest video takes The Piano Guys to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There, they perform the…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Semi-Annual Cash Dividend of $0.88 per Share
BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share, payable on July 25, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2019. “We are pleased to deliver another substantial dividend to shareholders, reflecting our…
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Disney’s Hercules Coming to the Stage in New York Gets Stars in Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, and Roger Bart
The classic tale of the underdog is coming to the stage! Disney Theatrical is coming to New York in a whole new way, with the tale of Hercules. Disney’s Hercules has found stars in Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, and Roger Bart and we just can’t wait to see it come to life! The performance will…
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Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios Prepare to Share Never-Before-Seen Footage and Details at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s…
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Dumbo – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s a rough time for the circus owned by Max Medici (Danny DeVito). When a baby elephant is born, he enlists his former horse-riding star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for him. Dumbo builds upon the story first told by Disney animation in 1941.…
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Disney’s THE LION KING Tickets Are Now on Sale and Soundtrack Details Revealed
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING” ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO RELEASE ON JULY 11TH SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES NEW SONG “NEVER TOO LATE” BY ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE, PERFORMED BY ELTON JOHN WITH SCORE COMPOSED BY HANS ZIMMER DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE JULY 11 PHYSICAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE JULY 19 Tickets are on sale today for “The Lion King,”…
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Toy Story 4 Garners $118 Million During Its Opening Weekend
Disney-Pixar’s latest Toy Story flick has arrived in theaters and moviegoers are arriving as well to watch it. Over the weekend, Toy Story 4 took in $118 Million at the box office domestically. This take made it the number movie of the weekend in theaters. While it did take the win for the weekend, it…
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Oscar-Winning Composer and Disney Legend Randy Newman, Composer Tyler Bates, Matthew Morrison, and Anthony Gonzalez to Meet Fans at D23 Expo 2019
MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING AVENGERS: ENDGAME 12” VINYL PICTURE DISC BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2019 – Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2019with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Emporium will feature album signings…
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Disney’s THE LION KING Reveals Extended TV Spot & Advanced Ticketing Details
Disney’s “The Lion King” revealed an extended TV spot this morning featuring the voices of Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), who perform the iconic song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” ON SALE TOMORROW: Tickets for the feature film are available for advance purchase starting tomorrow. Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Jon Favreau,…
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Edle Bakke, A Disney Pioneer for Women in the Film Industry, Dies at 91
Edle Bakke has died at the age of 91. She was a leader in the world of film animation with a long history with the Walt Disney Company. When Edle Bakke graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1945, she was in search of a job. Not too long after her search began, the Walt…
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With Disney In Charge, Expect More Original Content From Hulu
Hulu CEO Randy Freer has indicated the direction Hulu’s programming will be taking since Disney has taken complete control over the streaming service. That direction will include more original content. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Freer said, “When you look at the capacity inside of the Walt Disney Company to create content, the…
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Disney Channel and Disney Junior Stars to Meet Fans Every Day at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, August 23-25
Kermit the Frog Joins Q&A Session with Creators and Voices Behind Disney Television Animation’s Hit Series Amphibia and Big City Greens Meet-and-Greets with Stars from DuckTales, Big Hero 6 The Series, ZOMBIES, Raven’s Home, Sydney to the Max, Coop & Cami Ask the World, BUNK’D, and Just Roll With It Plus Photo Opportunities with Popular…
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D23 Unveils Advance Look at Limited-Edition Merchandise for D23 Expo 2019
During the “ultimate Disney fan event,” attendees will be able to purchase all-new collectibles, apparel, and more from shopDisney.com | Disney store, The Dream Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale GLENDALE, Calif., June 13, 2019 – Disney today revealed a sneak peek at some of the new collections and limited-edition sets attendees can get their hands…
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New Chip ‘n’ Dale Series Coming to Disney+
There is a new Chip ‘n’ Dale series coming to Disney+. Chip ‘n’ Dale originally were created in 1943 at Walt Disney Productions. They appeared in many cartoons, quite often foiling the efforts of Donald Duck. Now they will be getting a reboot through the collaboration of Disney’s London-based animation team along with Xilam Animation…
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Disney Releases New Trailer and Images for Frozen 2
A new trailer and images were released this morning for Frozen 2. The trailer gives some clues into what will be happening in this sequel to Frozen. Elsa will be searching for why she has her magical powers. Although they were originally feared, they are now what is needed to save them all. Watch the trailer below and…
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‘Toy Story 4’ Stars Help Kick Off Annual Disney Toy Delivery Program Supporting Children’s Hospitals
This weekend, actors Tim Allen and Tom Hanks helped The Walt Disney Company kick off its annual Disney Toy Delivery—a part of the Disney Team of Heroes philanthropic initiative—at AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, Florida. During the special visit, Allen and Hanks, who, respectively, lend their voices to Buzz Lightyear and Woody in the upcoming…
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Disney Shares New Frozen 2 Poster Ahead of Trailer Release Tomorrow!
Frozen 2 is about to have some more clarity offered with the release of a new trailer tomorrow morning on Good Morning America. While it may not give the reason, it will offer some clues as to why Anna and Elsa venture outside of Arendelle. Frozen 2 will bring together the filmmakers and songwriters behind…
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Sunday Spotlight: Donald Duck
Since 1934, Donald Duck has been making people laugh with his hot temper and ability to get into trouble. Appearing first in The Wise Hen. The iconic voice, originated by Clarence Nash, was actually pitched to Walt Disney by Nash as the voice of a goat. Walt Disney insisted that no, this wasn’t the voice…
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Mark Your Calendars for the Biggest Panels of the Year at this Summer’s D23 Expo
This summer is sure to be an amazing one for Disney fans! Whether you love Parks and Resorts or live-action films, D23 Expo will be the place to be this August! Mark your calendars now because we are bringing you the dates and times of some of the biggest panels at the convention! Friday, August…
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Disney Announces The Lion King “Protect the Pride” Campaign Ahead of The Lion King Release
Disney to Donate up to $3 Million to Help Double the Lion Population by 2050 BURBANK, Calif., June 5, 2019 – To celebrate the release of Disney’s The Lion King, the upcoming groundbreaking feature film helmed by Jon Favreau, The Walt Disney Company has launched a global conservation campaign to raise awareness of the crisis…
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Brand-New Walt Disney Archives Exhibit Celebrating Disney’s Most Iconic Heroes and Villains to Open at D23 Expo 2019
More than 70 Spectacular Costumes Spanning 55 Years—from Mary Poppins to this Summer’s Aladdin—Will Be on Display BURBANK, Calif. (June 4, 2019) – The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo with an all-new exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume.” From the classic Mary Poppins to this…
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“Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator” Launches Program to Invite Diverse Directors to Create for the Walt Disney Company
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced an exciting new program for budding directors in the United States. “Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator” invites creators from underrepresented backgrounds to join an all-new experience to learn and grow. The Launchpad will come to life as a seven-month program with The Walt Disney Company. This initiative will feature Three…
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New Clip of The Lion King Features Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala
Disney has released a new clip of The Lion King which gives a sneak peek of the movie that will be arriving in theaters on July 19th. In it, the first look of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala. The clip, entitled Come Home, has Nala trying to bring Simba back to his home to save the…