Tag: CoCo
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Season of Awesome! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 809
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover in the world of animation, theme parks, movies, and more! Oh yes, there is also some Porg excitement thrown in. The geeks talk about Coco, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Bob Chapek, World of Color – Season of Light at the Disneyland…
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The Holidays Are Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news to cover. With Disney-Pixar’s Coco coming to the screen this week, there is no shortage of things to talk about around the world of animation. John Lasseter also stepped down for a six month break. We report on this developing story. Lunar…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco – An Attraction that is Dying to be Made!
This week Disney-Pixar released Coco, a story about pursuing ones dreams and the importance of family. This is an absolutely gorgeous film with fun music and a fantastic message. It also is a film that is just dying to be made into an attraction. This is a movie with the right story, character, visuals, and…
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‘Tis the Season for Disney Animated Movies
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the day for giving thanks, enjoying turkey, and spending time with those who are near and dear to you. It is also a fantastic time to see animated features courtesy of the Walt Disney Company. For decades, this has been the time for Disney, and now Pixar, animated features to be…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Is Full of Heart But is it Worth Seeing? – A Spoiler Free Review
Coco, the newest Disney Pixar movie is having its “midnight” release today. But, is it worth jumping to the theaters to see? Here’s a spoiler free review. Music A big component of the film is the music. The story centers around a young boy wanting to play music. So, how is the music for the…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sets Box Office Record
Disney-Pixar’s Coco opens in the United States on November 22nd but it is already setting records. The most recent movie to be released by Pixar Animation Studios has already pulled in $43 million after being in theaters in Mexico for less than a month. Coco isn’t just chugging along and making money though. On Wednesday…
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Hollywood Lays Out a Marigold Carpet for Disney-Pixar Coco Premiere
Hollywood laid out a marigold carpet for the premiere of Disney-Pixar’s Coco. For this special event cast and crew were joined by special guests at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. They were also joined by the cast, crew, and special guests associated with Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure is a 21 minute featurette that will be…
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Disney-Pixar’s COCO Helps Kick Off GRAMMY Music Education Coalition
First-of its-Kind Organization, GRAMMY™ Music Education Coalition Launches National Movement to Expand Music Education Programs in Public Schools Industry leaders and Music NGOs Unite to Lead Systemic Change in Nashville, New York and Philadelphia schools Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Berklee College of Music, Guitar Center Join GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Efforts to Kick Off Program NASHVILLE, TENN.…
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Goodbye Soundsational, Hello Holidays! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 806
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover, especially from around the Disneyland Resort. Coco now has a sneak peek that can be experienced at A Bug’s Life Theater in Disney California Adventure. The geeks talk about their experience with it and their hopes for the movie. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade said…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sneak Peek Delights Disney California Adventure
Disney-Pixar’s Coco sneak peek is now delighting guests who visit Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The sneak peek for this new Disney-Pixar film can be experienced in the Bug’s Life Theater near the entrance of A Bug’s Land. The preview begins outside before entering the theater. There, some of the decorations found in…
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Disney-Pixar Releases New Coco Trailer as Tickets Go On Sale!
Disney-Pixar has released another trailer for it’s upcoming animated film, Coco. This final trailer comes ahead of the movies release on November 22nd, just in time for Thanksgiving! Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice…
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D23 Takes an In-Depth Look at Disney-Pixar’s Coco!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXPLORES THE WORLD OF DISNEY•PIXAR’S COCO EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE CREATIVE TEAM SHOW THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NEW FILM PLUS, BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH JOSH GAD IN OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE, RIAN JOHNSON’S TAKE ON THE LAST JEDI, A FIRST LOOK AT BIG HERO 6 THE SERIES, STUNNING CONCEPT ARTWORK FROM PIXAR PIER, AND MORE BURBANK,…
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Disney-Pixar Releases New Background Videos About Coco!
Disney-Pixar has released two new videos giving a more in-depth look at their upcoming film, Coco. One of the featurettes gives a look at what went into bringing the story and music of Coco to life. This includes interviews with filmmakers and talent. The other shows the Mariachi Plaza. Watch here: Crafting Coco: Mariachi Plaza:…
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Disney-Pixar Announces COCO VR Experience!
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2017) – Pixar Animation Studios announced its first-ever VR experience this morning at Oculus Connect, the fourth annual developer conference in San Jose, Calif. Directed by Ross Haldane Stevenson and produced by Academy Award® winner Marc Sondheimer, “Coco VR” is a co-production from Disney•Pixar and Oculus with VR creative development and…
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The Shadow on the Moon at Night – Geeks Corner – Episode 651
Welcome to another week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot of Halloween as it has come to the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time is bigger and better than ever before at the Disneyland Resort. The geeks evaluate the different aspects of this Halloween celebration. Coco has also come to the Disneyland Resort…
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Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Family in Disney California Adventure
Ahead of Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film Coco, Plaza de la Familia has taken over the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. This area now includes new experiences, new food, and new entertainment. All of this is inspired around Día de los Muertos. A highlight for Plaza de la Familia is the new show, A Musical Celebration…
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Halloween Time, Coco, Star Wars, & More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
There is quite a lot going on in the Disney and Geek community. This week on Great Moments with Mr. DAPs there is news on Star Wars, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Disney-Pixar’s Coco, and the passing of a Disney Legend. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and also learn something. Please take…
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Oogie Boogie, Cars, and the Headless Horseman Headline Disney California Adventure at Halloween Time
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This year, Disney California Adventure got some extra happy haunts for guests to enjoy. The Halloween magic begins before even entering the park. Oogie Boogie has also taken over the main entrance of Disney California Adventure. His influence continues through Buena Vista Street and his bats have…
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Sneak Peek of Disney-Pixar’s Coco Coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney-Pixar’s Coco is coming to theaters this Thanksgiving. For those who just can’t wait to see what this new animated feature is going to be like, there are opportunities coming to do just that. In Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios there will be opportunities to see a 3D sneak peek of the film.…
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New Trailer Debuts for Disney-Pixar’s Coco!
Disney-Pixar has released a new trailer for its upcoming film Coco. Along with the new trailer a new image and poster is also out. Check them out here: ON COURSE TO CURSED – When aspiring musician Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) ends up in the Land of the Dead in Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” his family takes…
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Plaza de la Familia, A Celebration of Disney•Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Coming to Disney California Adventure!
Starting on September 15th Disney California Adventure will be celebrating Disney-Pixar’s Coco with a new celebration called Plaza de la Familia. According to the Disney Parks Blog, this experience in Paradise Gardens will celebrate the “eternal bonds of family!” There will be multiple things to look forward to at the Plaza de la Familia including “A…
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A Fantasmic D23 Expo! – Geeks Corner – Episode 642
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the focus is mainly on the events surrounding the 2017 D23 Expo. This includes the movie news that came out of the weekend. It also covers many of the announcements from the Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. There is a lot of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and of course…
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Things Get Animated During Animation Panel at D23 Expo
In today’s D23 panel Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter, filmmakers converged on the Expo hall to unveil new details on the upcoming animated releases. It was a star-studded panel that introduced key talent from the future films, featuring Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Holly Hunter,…
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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure to Debut Ahead of Disney-Pixar’s Coco
WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS UNWRAPS “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE” New Disney Holiday Featurette to Debut in Front of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” on Nov. 22, 2017 BURBANK, Calif. (June 13, 2017) – Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar Animation Studios are teaming up this holiday season when WDAS’ new featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature film…