Tag: Interview
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Remembering a Legend: An Interview with Dave Smith
This week the Disney community lost Dave Smith, the founder of the Disney Archives. In 2011, DAPS MAGIC contributor DC Sarah conducted an interview with Smith. As we remember his life and the incredible contributions he made to The Walt Disney Company, read this interview with Dave Smith. 1. You recently retired from being the Chief…
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The Buck Stops With Bob Iger When It Comes to Star Wars Movie Releases
Solo: A Star Wars Story is now available for home entertainment viewers. The movie released in theaters earlier this year was given less than stellar feedback by some. Many have pointed blame at Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. However, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger indicated that the blame for this movie’s underperformance did not lie…
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Effects Supervisors & Art Director From Marvel and Star Trek Films Share Insights into Creating the Blockbusters
WonderCon has a wide variety of panels that highlight behind the scenes of comics and movies, and even when those are combined. At the Sights and Sounds of Animation, CG, and VFX, panelists described work they do and how it comes together. Among the panelists were Bryan Grill and Jordan Crockett who have worked on…
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Nichelle Nichols Delights Guests at WonderCon
Nichelle Nichols is best known as the iconic “Uhura” in Star Trek the Original Series and in the feature films starring the original cast. She has a broad career that even includes singing with Duke Ellington. She’s appeared in other television series including Heroes on NBC. At WonderCon 2018, Ms. Nichols spent three days signing…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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Alan Menken Working on Stage Version of Hercules
Alan Menken is working on bringing the 1997 Disney animated film Hercules to the stage. In a recent interview with the Orange County Register, the Oscar-award winning composer revealed this project. The news came as he was being interviewed about the 2017 D23 Expo. The 67 year-old composer was sharing about his new show, A Whole…
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Lee Cockerell, Scrooge McDuck, Disney Infinity & More – DAPsCast Episode 32
In this episode Lee Cockerell talks about leading operations at Walt Disney World and what he learned in leadership, then it’s thoughts on the ends of Disney Infinity and Disney Dollars. There’s a small tribute to Alan Young, voice of Scrooge McDuck who recently passed away. And finally thoughts on Star Wars Celebration coming to…
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Actor Paul Rudd Shares His Thoughts On What It Was Like To Work On Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’
Now that Marvel’s Ant-Man is available on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, the film is soon to hit shelves this December 8 on Blu-ray, dvd and on-demand. If you want to re-watch those action packed moments or would like to add the latest Marvel film to your collection, Ant-Man is for you. Also, we would like to…
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Bret Iwan – DAPsCast Episode 21
An interview from the past with Mr. Daps and DC who are joined by Bret Iwan, voice of Mickey Mouse.
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A Look Back at Some Disneyland Opening Day Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives
Disneyland is celebrating 60 years of magic. With all the glitz and glamor, it is fun to look back and see how Disneyland has grown through the last 6 decades. The opening of the Disneyland Forever! fireworks spectacular reminds guests of how Disneyland was once a grove of orange trees that a man with a dream walked…
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The Magicians Behind World of Color – Celebrate! – An Interview With Imagineers Chuck Davis, Jason Badger, and a Fountain
Thousands of guests are now able to see World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney each night. As the water and effects light up the sky, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the magic of it all and forget that behind every great magic trick, there is a magician.…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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Brad Bird Writing Incredibles 2
Tomorrowland is just about to hit theaters and director Brad Bird is starting to look forward to future projects. In a recent interview with NPR, Brad Bird confirmed that he is beginning to get to work on Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2. During an interview with NPR, Bird said that he is “percolating” in regards to the movie…
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Clark Gregg Hints At Agents of SHIELD/Avengers: Age of Ultron Tie In
In a recent interview with EW Morning Live on Entertainment Weekly Radio, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Clark Gregg hinted that there could be an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. tie in with Avengers: Age of Ultron. The hint wasn’t quite unprompted as he was asked about the possibility of a tie in with Avengers much like there was a…
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Dave Bautista Talks About His Role as Villain in James Bond Spectre
Dave Bautista recently spoke to Empire about his role as a villain in the upcoming James Bond movie Spectre. He had this to say about speaking with Mendes and getting the role as Mr. Hinx: “When I came over to meet Sam [Mendes], I only asked two questions. I asked him if Mr. Hinx was a…
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INTERVIEW: Hayley Atwell & James D'Arcy Talk Britishisms in Marvel's Agent Carter
If you have caught Marvel’s Agent Carter on TV this winter, it only takes a few seconds to realize that two of the lead roles belong to people with really awesome accents. As this first season continues on, Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter) & James D’Arcy (Edwin Jarvis) sat down and shared about their experience. The two…
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Buñuelos Navideños – Geek Eats Recipe
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Three Kings Day from January 2-6, 2015. There are quite a few different food offerings (as can be read about here) one of which is the Buñuelos Navideños. I was able to learn how to make this festive treat from Chef Toby of the Disneyland Resort. Not only did Chef Toby teach…
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The Spirit of Navidad Joins the Three Kings Day Celebration at the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is once again celebrating Three Kings Day. The celebration includes special foods, characters to meet, crafts to create, and the ever popular Disney ¡Viva Navidad! as well. Three Kings Day has been celebrated for centuries in Mexico, Spain, Latin America, and even Europe. From January 2 to January 6, it will be celebrated…
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The Power of the Fountains – A Look Behind the Magic of World of Color – Winter Dreams
On November 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to visit Disney California Adventure for the premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams. The show is beautiful and has a classic Christmas feel about it. The choir at the beginning is simply stunning and the effects throughout were, to be cliche, magical. Steve Davison and…
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Interview with Billy Crystal on Monsters University
Mike Wazowski and James P. ‘Sulley’ Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the very first moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn’t stand each other. The latest Pixar movie, Monsters University, unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences to become the best of friends. With the Blu-ray and…
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Halloween Time at Disneyland – Mr. DAPs interviews Adolfo & Maleficent
Halloween Time is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. Recently I was able to interview Adolfo about all that is going on for Halloween Time at Disneyland. During the interview Maleficent appeared as well to add a little villainy to the interview. Entering Disneyland and the Halloween Time transformation is immediately apparent. Jack-O-Lanterns are…
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Mad T Party is Thrilling at Halloween Time – Mr. DAPs Interviews Entertainment Show Director Robin Trowbridge
Mr. DAPs interviews Mad T Party Entertainment Show Director Robin Trowbridge Halloween Time has come to the Disneyland Resort. Many may be aware of the jack-o-lantern carvings and villain conjuring at Big Thunder Ranch. They also may be aware of Mickey’s Halloween Party, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Ghost Galaxy. But how about the Mad T…
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Disneyland Star Wars Days, Cars & Magical Maps! – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 012
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update, anchored by Egon Bonkers. Every week, we cover the top Disney headlines in about a minute. Let’s get to the news! Want More Disney videos? Subscribe to the DAPs Magic YouTube Channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Here are this week’s headlines: 2013 Unofficial Star Wars Day Coming to Disneyland:…
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Zach Braff Talks Oz and Blu-Ray Release
Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful uncovers the origins of the beloved wizard character first brought to life in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz. As a cinematic prequel to the book, the eye-popping action follows the story of Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. When Diggs…