Tag: Cinderella
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Cinderella | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 4, 2011
On this day in 2011, a “Royal Edition” of the animated classic ‘Cinderella’ was issued on DVD in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The limited edition release commemorated the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, held in London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29 that year. Each copy was numbered individually and came with…
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‘Sofia The First: Royal Magic’ Premieres May 25 On Disney Jr. With The First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day On Disney+
Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor To Make Special Appearances Throughout the Series “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” a brand-new series set in the world of “Sofia the First,” will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with the first eight episodes available to stream on…
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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Spin Off Finds Its Director
Disney has found a director for its live-action Cinderella spin-off. Akiva Schaffer has been hired by Disney to direct Stepsisters. This film will be a comedic look at Cinderella’s stepsiblings, Anastasia and Drizella. Schaffer will be joined by his The Naked Gun scribes Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who will write the script. They previously…
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Disney Releases Viktor&Rolf x Mattel x Cinderella Documentary Special
Ever wonder what the intersection of storytelling and couture looks like? Disney, Mattel, and Viktor&Rolf, are bringing fans, collectors, and fashion aficionados behind-the-scenes of one of the most talked-about collaborations in collector culture — transforming Disney’s Cinderella into a high-fashion, collectible muse. A 30-minute documentary special, “Disney Princess: Create Your World – Mattel and Viktor&Rolf,” is now available on Hulu and across ABC Owned Television Stations’ digital and streaming platforms, and…
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Disney Legend Retta Scott | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 23, 1916
On this day in 1916, artist and Disney Legend Retta Scott was born. She was Disney’s first female animator. Her work on 1942’s ‘Bambi’ gave Scott the first animation screen credit for a woman on a Disney film. She was known for her ability to draw animals with power and emotion. Scott also worked on…
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Disney, Mattel, and Viktor&Rolf Reveal New Collectible Cinderella Doll
Disney, Mattel, and renowned fashion house Viktor&Rolf have come together for a new collaboration. The result is the Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll. This doll recreates Cinderella, the Disney Princess, as a stunning couture collectible. This limited-edition doll is available for pre-sale globally and will be released later this spring. “Our bold collaborations with…
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Cinderellabration | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 17, 2005
On this day in 2005, the Cinderellabration stage show opened at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. It was adapted from a similar spectacle in Tokyo Disneyland and picked up on Cinderella’s story following the royal wedding – her coronation! Royal guests Snow White, Aurora, Jasmine, Belle, their princes, and the Fairy Godmother gathered…
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Disney Cat Plush Collection Arrives on Disney Store
Get ready for cuddles with the Disney Cat Plush Collection, featuring huggable plush cats like Marie and Berlioz.
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Marni Nixon | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 22, 1930
On this day in 1930, Marni Nixon was born.
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Cinderella’s Royal 50th Anniversary Celebration | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 12, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Disneyland Hotel hosted Cinderella’s Royal 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Disney Store Releases Cinderella 75th Anniversary Collection
A new Cinderella 75th Anniversary Collection has arrived on Disney Store!
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Ella Enchanted | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 9, 2004
On this day in 2004, the fantasy romantic comedy ‘Ella Enchanted’ was released by Miramax Films, then a division of Disney. A modernized, revisionist take on the Cinderella story and a satire of the fairy tale genre, ‘Ella Enchanted’ was based on a book of the same name. It follows Anne Hathaway’s Ella, whose fairy…
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Lily James | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 5, 1989
On this day in 1989, actress Lily James was born. She is known by Disney fans for portraying Cinderella in the 2015 live action film of the same name. The role would be her film breakthrough, assisted by the famous photos of her in Cinderella’s blue ball gown, which were taken by Annie Leibovitz. The…
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Cinderella Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1971
On this day in 1971, a 3-day Cinderella Festival began at Disneyland. It celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film and the upcoming debut of Cinderella Castle at the Walt Disney World Resort. The event featured garden tours from Disneyland horticulturists and multiple fashion shows daily. A special 24-page booklet included recipes from Cinderella’s Royal…
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Claude Coats | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 17, 1913
On this day in 1913, Imagineer, artist, designer, and Disney Legend Claude Coats was born. His lush watercolor backgrounds added depth and beauty to films like ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ ‘Fantasia,’ and ‘Cinderella,’ just to name a few! Coats became an Imagineer in 1955, where he was central to the design of…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Reveal New Details About New Disney Weddings Coach
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has revealed new details about a brand new Disney Weddings Coach that will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. The reveal comes during World Princess Week. Along with revealing the inspiration behind the new coach, other details for magical possibilities were shared for those who may want to have a magical…
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Cinderella to be Even Lovelier With New 4K Restoration on Disney+
“Cinderella, she’s as lovely as her name,” the song goes in the Disney animated classic Cinderella. On August 25th, she will look lovelier than ever when this beautiful film is released on Disney+ in a newly restored 4K version. The film is being released during Princess Week and will mark the first time that it…
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Paolo Montalban Joins Cast of ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ and Reunites with Brandy
Paolo Montalban has joined the cast of Descendants: The Rise of Red. This movie was formerly known as The Pocketwatch. He will be portraying King Charming, Cinderella’s devoted husband, in the film. This will have him reuniting with Brandy in this newest installment of the Descendants franchise. The two are parents to Chloe who is…
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Disney Celebrates World Princess Week with Brandy Singing “Starting Now” in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
It is World Princess Week and Disney is celebrating in many different ways. There are magical moments, foods, and more. All of this is wrapped into the Ultimate Princess Celebration! One of the ways princesses are being celebrated is through the theme song for this week. Sung by global superstar and Grammy Award-winning recording artist…
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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Coming to Disney+ in February
The Legendary 1997 Movie Stars Brandy, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg and more BURBANK, Calif. (February 4, 2021) — At the stroke of midnight on Friday, February 12, “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+. The beloved televised movie musical stars Brandy in the title role and Whitney Houston as “Fairy Godmother” alongside…
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Park Icons – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #4
This year’s top 5 is looking a bit different. Where it’s usually taking a look back at the stories that topped news and social media for Disney, we’re constraining it to the more positive, hopeful stories of the year. This fourth spot is also a compilation of similar items. It’s about the parks, but the…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Grand Hall Character Statue During Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration
Disney Cruise Line fans got a magical Christmas present during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration this year. Disney released a new video with a look at the fleet’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. This video also revealed the character that would appear at the base of the beautiful staircase in the Grand Hall.…
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Disney+ Announces Production of “Sneakerella”
BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2020) — Talented up-and-coming actors Chosen Jacobs (“It”) and Lexi Underwood (“Little Fires Everywhere”) will star alongside four-time NBA Champion John Salley in the new Disney+ original movie, “Sneakerella.” Now in production, the pop/hip-hop musical leaves a sneaker culture imprint on the “Cinderella” fairy tale. Jane Startz (“Ella Enchanted”) and Rachel Watanabe-Batton (“I Pity the…
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Laughing Stock Co. Takes Final Bow at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon
The Laughing Stock Co. took its final bow this evening at Disneylands Golden Horseshoe Saloon. The comedy troupe has been performing in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon for several years now multiple times a day. They also have been known to perform out in front of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland through the years. For…