Tag: Pixar
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To Reopen or Not to Reopen- GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1102 (#525)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover! First off, a new teaser was released today for the second season of The Mandalorian and it must be geeked out about. Next, it’s time to chat about the saga that has become the reopening of Disneyland. Will it happen or…
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Disney-Pixar’s Soul Coming to Disney+ Exclusively for Christmas
Today it was announced the Disney-Pixar’s upcoming animated feature, Soul will be moving from its November 20, 2020, theatrical release date to December 25th where it will be released exclusively on Disney+. “We are thrilled to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving ‘Soul’ with audiences direct to Disney+ in December,” said Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer,…
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Pixar SparkShort “Burrow” to Debut with “Soul” November Theatrical Release
Earlier this month, Disney announced that the upcoming Pixar film Soul was still slated for theatrical release in November. While other films have been delayed, Soul is set to be the first Disney film to open in theaters since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down theaters. This week, Disney announced that the SparkShort Burrow would be debuting in theaters alongside Soul!…
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Evel Knievel’s Son Sues Disney Over Toy Story 4, Disney Responds
Evel Knievel’s son is seeing Disney over the use of a character in Pixar’s Toy Story 4 that he feels is too similar to his father. The character, Duke Caboom, was voiced by Keanu Reeves. A federal trademark infringement lawsuit was filed in Las Vegas accusing Disney of basing the Duke Caboom off of Evel Knievel…
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S.O.U.L. Fest to Feature Panel with Pixar’s Pete Docter and Other SOUL Filmmakers
On Friday, August 14th, the filmmakers behind Disney-Pixar’s Soul will be part of a panel discussion for S.O.U.L. Fest. It will be streamed live on the BFI YouTube Channel. Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, Dana Murray, and others will join the discussion about representation in animation. The announcement came on the S.O.U.L. Fest website. S.O.U.L. stands…
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Muppets Are Back, Luca’s Coming! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1044 (#515)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! Each week we talk about the things we want to geek out about because it’s good to be a geek, especially a Disney geek! This week is no exception. Throughout the course of the show, the geeks chat about the earnings report from The Walt Disney Company. This…
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Emmys, Movies, and Masks! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines in this quick recap. This week there is a lot of news to cover as Disney continues to update its face-covering policies at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. In entertainment news, The Walt Disney Company garnered…
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Pixar Introduces Luca as Summer 2021 Film Release
Today Pixar Animation Studios announced its next animated feature to come to theaters. Luca will be arriving in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2021. It is directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava, Cars 3). Luca looks to be a beautiful film that will also have a…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Overall First-Look Deal with Colin Kaepernick
The Walt Disney Company today announced an overall first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick’s production arm Ra Vision Media. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and will provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers.…
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New Guests Announced for Walt Disney Family Museum Happily Ever After Hours
The past month, The Walt Disney Family Museum has been sharing magic for all Disney fans. The Happily Ever After Hours events give fans the chance to hear firsthand stories from people who have created the magic themselves. This week, the museum gave us the lineup of new guests that we can check out online!…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Stance Releases Line of Pixar Socks
Stance has released a line of Pixar Socks celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios. These different socks celebrate several of the beloved stories and characters that Pixar has created throughout the last 25 years. The line can be purchased individually or there is a box set. Individually the following socks are available: Stance Pixar…
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Pixar Director and Story Artist Rob Gibbs Dead at 55
Rob Gibbs, a longtime Pixar director and story writer, has passed away at the young age of 55. At this time, the cause of death is not known. Gibbs has contributed so much in the 22 years since he joined the company in 1998. As an artist, he contributed to major Dinsey and Pixar films…
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Pixar’s Soul and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Get New Release Dates
The coronavirus continues to impact the release schedule for The Walt Disney Company. Today it was announced that Pixar’s Soul and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon both have new release dates. The announcements came on social media from different Disney handles. Pixar’s Soul will now be arriving in theaters on November 20, 2020. Disney’s Raya…
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Remote Access – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1025 (#496)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks are connecting remotely due to the coronavirus as they make every effort to maintain safety and health. Throughout the course of the episode, they talk about the Disneyland Resort and what the short and longterm effects of COVID-19 will be on it. They also talk about Ahsoka…
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Going Digital – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter where every week we go over the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there is still a lot covering the impacts of COVID-19. This spans the scop of movies, digital downloads, Disney+, Disney stores, and even the Disney theme parks. There is a lot going in the world of…
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Pixar’s Onward Coming to Digital Download Tonight and Disney+ on April 3
You can now bring the adventures of Quests of Yore home! We are in a time where everyone is strongly encouraged to stay home and Disney is helping bring the magic into homes around the world. Beginning tonight, Disney fans can purchase Disney and Pixar’s Onward before it comes to Disney+ on April 3! This film…
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Disney and Pixar Release Soul Trailer
A new trailer has been released by Disney and Pixar for its upcoming film Soul. This trailer gives more of a look at the main character Joe Gardner and exactly what he’ll be facing when this film comes to theaters on June 19, 2020. Take a look at the trailer below along with some new…
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Trailers and Trees – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1023 (#494)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover throughout the course of the show. This begins with Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite before pivoting to quite a bit of entertainment discussion. During the course of this discussion, the geeks talk about the new trailers for the…
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Runaway Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very busy week of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot of news to cover. This includes a new attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a theme park party at Disney California Adventure, a new Walt Disney Archives exhibit, a prequel for Disney+, and the delay of a blockbuster movie. The…
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Pixar Does it Again With Onward and 4DX Just Adds to the Emotion (Mr. DAPs Movie Review)
Disclosure: DAPS MAGIC was given complimentary admittance to see Disney and Pixar’s Onward, the thoughts and opinions in this review belong solely to Mr. DAPs. Disney and Pixar’s Onward is now out in theaters. It is about two boys who seek to have one day with their departed father when the younger one, Ian, has…
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New Scavenger Hunt Adventure at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT!
A new experience has arrived at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. This new experience allows guests to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the pavilion with Finding Dory’s friends. Guests can grab a complimentary scavenger hunt book when they arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Then they can follow the…
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Magic Happens Parade Officially Opens at Disneyland Resort with a Day Performance and Night Performance
On Friday the Magic Happens parade officially debuted at the Disneyland Resort. After a soft opening on Thursday, it was clear that fans were ready to see the parade. Hours before the parade began the parade route was lined with fans eagerly awaiting Disneyland’s newest parade. By the time the first parade began at 3:30…
