Tag: Pinocchio
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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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Children and Young People with Burns Spend Magical Day at Disneyland Paris
Last week, the non-profit organization Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris invited about 30 children and young people with burns to spend an unforgettable and magical day at Disneyland Paris. It was not the first time that Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris joined forces. The children, from Flanders and Wallonia, were invited to spend a day full of fun and…
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New Kidrobot Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket Plushies Available for Pre-Order
Kidrobot has announced that new Pinocchio and Jimmy Cricket plushies are now available for pre-order. The plushies of the duo from the 1940 animated classic each stand 8″ tall and are the newest limited offering from Kidrobot. Official Description When you wish upon a star, all your dreams come true! Celebrate Disney’s 1940 classic animated film Pinocchio with these…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney+ Day and Arrival of ‘Pinocchio’ on Disney+ with Photo Op, Mickey Ears, and More!
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Disney+ Day and also the arrival of the live-action Pinocchio on Disney+. This morning, Disney+ subscribers could get early entrance into the parks. Once inside, there were Disney+ Mickey ears and Disney+ buttons handed out and kids received blue balloons. In Town Square, a photo op was found celebrating the…
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‘Pinocchio’ World Premiere Held at Walt Disney Studios
The world premiere for Disney’s live-action Pinocchio was held on Wednesday night at the Walt Disney Studios. Stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans, along with Director/Writer/Producer Robert Zemeckis, Writer/Producer Chris Weitz, Producer Andrew Miano, Executive Producers Jack Rapke and Jacqueline Levine, and Composers Alan Silvestri (Score and Original Songs) and Glen Ballard…
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A Weekend of Adventures – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #623
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS are anticipating a very warm weekend as the show gets started. They chat about how to combat the heat that is supposed to reach triple digits. As they pivot into the main portion of the show, they take a moment to remember Disney Legend Ron Logan. Logan…
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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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Celebrating Star Wars Celebration – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #610
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are going to be celebrating an incredible weekend at Star Wars Celebration! There was a lot to be excited about and it is a great time to be a Star Wars fan! This includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, Willow, Star Tours, and a whole lot…
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First Look Gives Glimpse at Geppetto and Pinocchio Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A first look at the upcoming Pinocchio movie that stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio was released today by Disney. This movie will be streaming on Disney+ this September. It is the retelling of the animated classic where a little wooden puppet goes on an adventure in the quest of…
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Disney+ Aims for Late Summer Arrivals for Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio
During an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, some more details were released about three highly anticipated projects that are coming to Disney+. Ms. Marvel, Star Wars: Andor, and Pinocchio were all announced as arriving on Disney+ sometime in the late summer of 2022 during the fourth fiscal quarter. This could be anytime between…
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Reveals What’s in the Works!
This week during the Disney Investor Day, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures revealed what it has in production that will be released in the next couple of years. So say there are a lot of things coming would be an understatement. It should be noted that a lot of these titles will end up on…
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Possibility Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1045 (#516)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week’s show is a lot of fun as Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Jenny geek out to all that is going on around the Disney and geek communities. Thinks start off with the geeks talking about Murray’s trip to Florida where he is visiting Universal Orlando and Walt…
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Tom Hanks in Discussions to Portray Geppetto in Robert Zemeckis’ Pinocchio
Tom Hanks is reportedly in early discussions to play Geppetto in a new version of Pinocchio being directed by Robert Zemeckis. The news, being reported by Deadline, has Tom Hanks reaching out to Zemeckis to express interest after reading the script. The Disney remake has wanted Tom Hanks for the role of Geppetto for quite…
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Back to the 80s – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we deliver the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot going on in news both locally and abroad. At Disneyland, fans dressed up in the 80s best for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite. Sporks are now…
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Pictorial: Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite is a Radical Return to the 80s
On January 29, 2020 Disneyland celebrated the 80s with a special ticketed event. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite was a return to the 80s through the lens of the Happiest Place on Earth! The night included special photo ops, entertainment, characters, food, merchandise, and more! Unfortunately, due to the weather the planned fireworks for the night…
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Robert Zemeckis Signs On to Direct Live-Action Pinocchio Remake
Robert Zemeckis has signed with Disney to helm the upcoming live-action remake of the Pinocchio. He will also be a co-writer for the film. Pinocchio was originally released by Disney in 1940 and tells the story of a marionette who’s creator Geppetto wishes he would become a real boy. Joined by his “conscience” Jiminy Cricket,…
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We’re Afraid to Ask – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1004 (#475)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. Along with the topics of the week, the geeks are also dressed for Halloween and play a game. The topics range from Star Wars, including the Mandalorian, to the Muppet Christmas Carol book that is now out and Mr. DAPs reviewed. On top…
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Robert Zemeckis in Discussions to Direct Disney’s Live-Action Pinocchio
Robert Zemeckis is in talks to direct Disney’s live-action Pinocchio. While discussions are still fairly early, Zemeckis has been reportedly eyeing the project since early summer. The timing was a bit of an issue though. Now that he is wrapping up production on The Witches for Waner Bros., he can set his sights on this…
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Coffee Champion Goes to Disneyland – DAPS VLOG
Welcome to this week’s DAPS VLOG! This week was a bit of a different week for the DAPS MAGIC team. The day began not at Disneyland, but instead at Starbucks. Caitie was competing in a competition there. This is a competition that she ended up winning! After the big win, some In n’ Out, and…
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Tom Hanks Eyeing Role in Upcoming Pinocchio Movie
Disney is continuing to re-imagine the telling of some of its classic animated features. One of the upcoming live-action remakes is the 1940 classic Pinocchio. Tom Hanks is reportedly in talks to portray Geppetto in the tale. Geppetto is the woodcarver who ends up creating Pinocchio with the wish that he could become a real boy…
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New Disneyland Parking Structure Coming With Updated Transportation
Disney Parks Blog announced a new Disneyland parking structure that will sit beside the Mickey and Friends parking structure. This new facility will be on top of the current Pinocchio parking lot. 6,500 spaces will be added to the current parking situations. In addition to the increase in parking, efficiency of guest parking will increase…
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Pinocchio Coming Home in January as Part of Disney’s Signature Collection
Pinocchio is joining the Walt Disney Signature Collection this coming January. The Disney classic garnered two Academy Awards and introduced the world to one of Disney’s most iconic songs. This beautiful animated feature will be available on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Jan. 10, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 31. PRESS RELEASE…
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Star Wars: Where Dreams Come True – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Disney Mashup
Have you ever stopped to think about the similarities between Star Wars movies and Disney movies? The folks behind PistolShrimps did. The result is a mashup between Star Wars: The Force Awakens and several Disney movies that is really quite entertaining, and at times unexpected. Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Disney Mashup Description: A…
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What To Expect With Knott’s Scary Farm 2015 – UPDATED WITH VIDEO
Summer is almost at end, and at an end for some already dealing with school. Though this season has ended it means one thing: Halloween is almost here. And with Halloween comes Knott’s Scary Farm, one of the biggest haunts in the country! This year they are adding to the fun and mayhem with their…