Tag: George Lucas
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PHOTOS: A Look Back at the D23 Expo 2015 Disney Legends Awards
The Disney Legends Awards were held at this year’s D23 Expo. The occasion that celebrates the work of people from all over the Walt Disney Company was hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger. The first large presentation to be held in Hall D23 of the D23 Expo 2015 had been filled with many in attendance. D23 members…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One
Day One of the 2015 D23 Expo has come and gone and a lot of events happened throughout the day. DAPs Magic began coverage of the day with the Disney Legends Ceremony and the Magic of the Muppets panel and moved on to the Jungle Cruise, the future of Disney Animation, Imagineering, and more! Let’s…
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Lucasfilm To Make “Strange Magic” Film
Set for a January 2015 release, LucasFilm has announced a brand new film called “Strange Magic.” This film is said to be based off of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” With a musical soundtrack featuring styles from over the past 6 decades, this film will be great. The plot of this film is mentioned…
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Happy Birthday Jim Henson – Looking Back at the Master Puppeteer
Today is Jim Henson’s birthday. He would have been 77 years old today. For me, he has always been an inspiring figure. There has always been something amazing to me about all the different personalities and characters that Jim Henson brought together to create something wonderful. What was amazing about Jim Henson is that what…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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Tokyo Disneyland Attraction Star Tours to be Reintroduced in a New Version! Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Opening Spring 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE URAYASU, CHIBA— Tokyo Disneyland® Park announced that its attraction Star Tours in Tomorrowland will be revamped, reopening with the new title, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. The new version of the attraction will open in spring 2013. The current Star Tours is an immersive motion-based adventure that lets guests experience the…