Tag: Disney Movies
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1954
On this day in 1954, ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ was released.
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Featurette for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
A new featurette gives a behind the scenes look at ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ and the voice work of Blue Ivy and Beyoncé.
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Upcoming Movie Release Dates for Disney Films Announced
Take a look at the upcoming slate of Disney movies that are coming to theaters in the next couple of years!
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 18, 2019
On this day in 2019, ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ was released in theaters.
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Fall Lineup For ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Announced
The fall lineup for all of the films being shown on ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ has been revealed!
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Johnny Tsunami | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 24, 1999
On this day in 1999, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Johnny Tsunami’ was released. It follows surfer Johnny K. as he moves from an idyllic life in Hawaii with his beloved grandfather to snowy Vermont. Putting his surfing skills to good use, Johnny learns to snowboard, a skill that will help him compete for the…
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Inspector Gadget | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 23, 1999
On this day in 1999, the live-action ‘Inspector Gadget’ film was released. Starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, and Joely Fisher, the film was loosely based on the animated ‘Inspector Gadget’ series from the 1980s. John Brown, a bumbling but well-meaning security guard, becomes Inspector Gadget after being injured in an explosion. He is transformed into…
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Pollyanna (1960) Opening Credits – Disney On Location
Walt Disney Productions began making live action films at a time that American studios had begun placing a greater emphasis on location shooting. The 1960 Disney release Pollyanna was shot largely on soundstages in Hollywood, but several key sequences were shot on location in Santa Rosa and the Napa Valley. This column will be devoted…
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Disney Reportedly Working on Club 33 Film
Disney has been known for turning its attractions into movies. Now, it appears the the exclusive and secretive Club 33 could be turned into a film. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news saying that Darren Lemke has been hired to write a script for this film. It has Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen on…
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Jerry Bruckheimer Provides Update on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot
Jerry Bruckheimer has been behind many big franchise hits in Hollywood. For Disney, the one he is perhaps most known for is Pirates of the Caribbean. In March, Bruckheimer shared that the next Pirates film will be a reboot that has been talked about. This movie is being written by Jeff Nathanson, who also wrote…
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Aladdin | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 8, 2019
On this day in 2019, the live-action adaptation of ‘Aladdin’ held its world premiere in Paris, France at the Le Grand Rex, a film and concert venue. The movie would be released in the U.S. on May 24. It would earn over $1 billion worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing remake to date! The story was…
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Jeff Bridges Returning to the Grid in ‘Tron: Ares’
Jeff Bridges, who has been a part of the Tron franchise since the beginning, is returning to be in Tron: Ares. The Walt Disney Studios posted a photo of Bridges reading the script for the film today. This comes after Bridges confirmed on Film Comment podcast that he would be returning to the franchise. Jeff…
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The Ugly Dachshund | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 16, 1966
On this day in 1966, the live action comedy ‘The Ugly Dachshund’ was released in theaters. The film follows the misadventures of Brutus the Great Dane who was raised with Dachshunds and thinks he is one of them. When the pups get rowdy, Brutus gets blamed for the damage. His owners the Garrisons, played by…
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Blackbeard’s Ghost | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 8, 1968
On this day in 1968, ‘Blackbeard’s Ghost’ was released. Peter Ustinov stars as the ghost of the notorious pirate Blackbeard who is accidentally invoked by a track coach, played by Dean Jones. Summoned into modern times, Blackbeard and the coach must work together to stop thugs from taking over the historic Blackbeard’s Inn. This good…
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Here Are All The Disney Movies Coming Out in 2024
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 1923, Walt and Roy Disney started the company that would become a behemoth in the entertainment industry. With humble beginnings, one has to wonder if Walt and Roy could have imagined what their company would look like a century later. Through the coming decades,…
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“Haunted Mansion” Director Would Like to Tackle Another Disney Attraction
Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien mayb have just finished directing a movie based on one classic Disney attraction but if he had his way, he’d direct a movie of another. In an interview with Screen Rant, Simien shared what other Disney attraction he would like to make into a movie… and it might not be…
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INTERVIEW: Jamie Lee Curtis “Madam Leota” & Tiffany Haddish “Harriet” Talk “Haunted Mansion”
Haunted Mansion will be arriving in theaters on July 30th and tell a new story about this iconic mansion. Those who have seen trailers will immediately recognize the Haunted Mansion itself along with many elements in the movie that recreate many favorite moments in the attraction at Disneyland. Recently Daps Magic shared an interview about…
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Jennifer Lee Will Not Be Returning to Direct “Frozen 3”
Jennifer Lee, who was a director on both Frozen and Frozen 2 will not be returning to direct Frozen 3. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Lee sat down with The Wrap to discuss the film. During this discussion, it was announced that she would not be directing the film. Who will be at…
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Director for Live-Action “Moana” Announced by Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson has announced who will be directing the live-action adaptation of Moana. Johnson, who voiced Maui in the original animated Moana announced that Thomas Kail will be directing the live-action version of the movie. Kail is known for directing musicals with Hamilton and In the Heights in his credit list. He also directed FX’s Fosse/Verdon…
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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Swims to the Top at the Box Office
Disney’s live-action The Littler Mermaid released this weekend and immediately swam to the top (read Daps Magic’s review here). It is on track to bring in $118 million at the box office over the four-day holiday weekend. It is expected that $98 million will come in over the weekend. This makes this opening the fifth…
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Disney Updates Release Schedule For Future Films
Disney continues to update its release schedule for upcoming films. This week Disney released its most updated timetable for future films from its multiple studios. This release has some movies from some large franchises, some stand-alone films, some remakes of animated classics, and some films that currently don’t have a title. The upcoming list of…
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Newly Released Trailer, Poster, and Images for Disney’s Pinocchio Gives In-Depth Look at Tom Hanks’ Geppetto
Pinocchio will be arriving on Disney+ on September 8, 2022 for Disney+ Day. The Robert Zemeckis film will re-tell this classic Disney animated film and introduced the world to the beloved song When You Wish Upon a Star. This version of the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, Cynthia…
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney/s Jungle Cruise stars Dwayne Johnson (Frank) and Emily Blunt (Dr. Lily Houghton). This two end up going on an adventure together after Houghton hires Frank to take her to find a legendary tree with phenomenal healing powers. Houghton believes this could change the world. However, as the adventure continues it soon becomes quite evident…
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Cast of Disney’s Jungle Cruise Share About Fun and Camaraderie in New Featurette
In a new featurette for Disney’s Jungle Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Jack Whitehall share about how much fun they had making the film. This movie is based on the Disney attraction of the same name and opens in theaters and Disney+ with Premier Access (extra charge) on June 30th. Cast Camaraderie – Disney’s…