Tag: Avatar
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“Avatar: The Way of Water” Teaser Trailer and Images Released
A teaser trailer and images have been released for Avatar: The Way of Water. This comes after the teaser trailer was first shown in theaters starting on May 6, 2022. This is the first sequel to Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time. This James Cameron film will be arriving in theaters on December 16,…
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One Year Later – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top five headlines of the week from Disney and geekdom. This week there are quite a few fun headlines. First off, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is aiming to reopen the Disneyland Resort parks by the end of April. This news comes as the parks have…
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Avatar Takes Top Spot at Global Box Office, Marvel Celebrates!
Avatar has again taken the crown as the top movie at the Global Box Office of all time and Marvel is happy about it. This weekend Avatar was re-released in China and through Sunday it was estimated that the film now has garnered $2.8B versus Avengers: Endgame‘s $2.797B. Ironically, both movies are now owned by Disney after…
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Avatar Concept Art Reveals New Underwater Vehicle
Some new concept art has been revealed for James Cameron’s upcoming Avatar sequels. Producer Jon Landau shared a tweet with new underwater vehicles that will be seen in the sequels. This makes sense as it has been known for quite some time that underwater will be explored in future Avatar movies. The Crabsuit The underwater vehicle…
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Mulan, Star Wars, and Avatar Movies All Get Release Dates Postponed
There were quite a few changes for movie schedules today as coronavirus continues to impact theatrical releases. The result is a delay in release for Mulan, Star Wars, and the Avatar movies that were supposed to be released in the coming years. Mulan Mulan was originally supposed to be released in March but has continued to find its theatrical…
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Keep on Swapping! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week the news comes predominantly from the Disney Parks and also entertainment. First off, swapping will continue to be free for FuelRods at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Continuing with the Disney Parks news, there are new holiday tumblers and ornaments for the Disney…
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Avatar to Stream on Disney+ Starting November 12
History-Making Film Available on the Streaming Service at Launch in the U.S., Canada, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand BURBANK, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2019) – Global box office phenomenon “Avatar” will be available on Disney+ when the highly-anticipated streaming service launches in the U.S., Canada and The Netherlands on November 12, followed by Australia and…
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New Details About D23 Expo Released Including Updated Roster!
BURBANK, Calif. (August 1, 2019) – Whether you enjoy “Two Worlds” or “A Whole New World,” there is something for every Disney fan at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. During the three-day spectacular, which takes place August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center, guests will have the chance to enjoy the 20th anniversary…
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Characters, Lots of Characters – GEEKS CORNER – Episode – Episode 943 (#461) All changes saved
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover and the geeks are joined by special guest Nathan Hatton. Hatton, a music aficionado and all-around geek brings his expertise to the program as the geeks talk about some of the news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con, Disneyland, Avengers: Endgame becoming the…
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Avengers: Endgame Passes Avatar as Highest-Grossing Film of All Time
San Diego Comic-Con has been a major spot for news! As Marvel fans have shown up in high numbers at the convention, they have been finding lots of fun new things about the super studio. Today, in a panel, Kevin Feige announced that by the end of tomorrow, Avengers: Endgame will have officially passed the…
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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 Disney and Fox Film Release Schedule Through 2027
The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films and a number of major additions. After kicking off with the record-setting success of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, The Walt Disney Studios’ 2019 summer slate includes Disney’s Aladdin on May…
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Walt Disney Company Adds Properties from 21st Century Fox Deal to Homepage
Last night, the Walt Disney Company finalized the deal with 21st Century Fox and gained new properties. When the deal became official, the website updated to reflect some of the new properties that now fall under the Disney umbrella. This is just the first step of the new direction for Disney. The $71 billion deal…
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Disney Releases Soundtrack for Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has released the soundtrack for Pandora: The World of Avatar on iTunes. This popular land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can be audibly re-experienced from the comfort of home. The album has 12 songs and clocks in at about 58 minutes. The music on the album is written by James Horner and Simon Franglen. It…
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Pandora – The World of Avatar is Recognized as Best of the Best by TIME Magazine
This week Pandora – The World of Avatar was recognized as the best of the best by TIME Magazine. This new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened at the Walt Disney World Resort last year. Since then it has become an instant favorite. Last year, I recognized Avatar Flight of Passage as my favorite attraction of…
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Pandora Continues to “AMP” Up Disney’s Animal Kingdom With New Pandora Utility Suit
Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to get more and more exciting, especially in Pandora! Over the weekend a new Pandora Utility Suit was unveiled on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney social media. This new suit, based off of the Amplified Mobility Platform (AMP) found in the movie Avatar, tower 10 feet high above those walking around…
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Avatar Flight of Passage Recognized for Outstanding Visual Effects
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding visual effects in motion pictures, television, and other media. VES is the only organization in the entertainment industry to fully represent all visual effects, and the awards are considered prestigious and a feat in the industry. Last night, Avatar Flight of Passage won the award for…
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My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017
As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have in the course of the year. 2017 brought the re-imagining of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disneyland Resort, turning it into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The opening of this…
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It’s Official! Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox
December 14, 2017 Disney officially announced that they have come to a deal to acquire 21st Century Fox. Disney have an agreement to acquire the company at $52.4 billion in stock. Shareholders of 21st Century Fox will receive 0.2745 of Disney shares in the acquisition. Disney will also assume a debt of $13.7 billion that…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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Trailers Galore! – Geeks Corner – Episode 643
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there are a lot of trailers that have come out of San Diego Comic-Con! The geeks take some time to discuss them and what they will mean for their respective productions. This includes clips from a documentary about Howard Ashman by Don Hahn. It also includes Thor: Ragnarok and…
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Welcome to Pandora! – Geeks Corner – Episode 636
Welcome to Geeks Corner! There is a lot to geek out about around the Disney universe. This week we find ourselves geeking out about things in both Florida and California. In California Summer of Heroes continues to immerse guests in the world of Marvel. With all of the new experiences, the question has to be…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dedicates Pandora – The World of Avatar at the Walt Disney World Resort
Ahead of its public opening on May 27th, Pandora – The World of Avatar was dedicated in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. During a special ceremony today, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger was joined by AVATAR Creator/Director James (Jim) Cameron and members of the film’s cast and crew to dedicate this…
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Disney Twenty-Three Explores Pandora – The World of Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Duckburg, Fantasmic!, and more!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXPLORES PANDORA – THE WORLD OF AVATAR, OPENING THIS SUMMER AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT THE CREATIVE MINDS BEHIND DISNEY’S NEWEST LAND GIVE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE SPECTACULAR ADDITION TO DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM PLUS, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE NEW CREW OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO…