Tag: Pixar
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Pirates 50th Anniversary and Coco – DAPsCast Episode 56
Mr. Daps, Mikey, and Murray have guys night again. This time they discuss the 50th anniversary of the Pirates of the Caribbean, including which Pirates attraction around the world they like the most. Also discussed is the recent trailer from Disney/Pixar of the upcoming Coco film. Lastly, the announcement that Ragtime Robert, longtime piano player…
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Disney-Pixar Unveils Key Cast, Characters, and New Poster for Cars 3
Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Lea DeLaria and Lewis Hamilton Join Franchise Favorites on the Big Screen BURBANK, Calif. (March 9, 2017) — Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” reveals key voice cast and characters, featuring award-winning stars. According to director Brian Fee, the roster includes both new and returning characters. “We’re introducing some fun and really appealing characters…
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Disney Wins in Several Oscars 2017 Categories Including Best Animated Feature
The 89th annual Academy Awards also known as the Oscars has concluded and Disney went away with a few winners. ESPN won in the Documentary Feature category for “O.J. Simpson: Made in America.” On ESPN it was a five part miniseries, but was adapted as a feature length documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival…
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New Cars 3 Trailer Shows Lightning Up Against Next Generation of Racers
Disney-Pixar has released a brand new Cars 3 trailer that highlights Lightning McQueen’s struggle with a new generation of racers. The extended look aired during the Daytona 500 in which Owen Wilson, voice of Lightning McQueen, served as grand marshal. The preview highlights the new cars having more features to help with their racing, like…
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Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3 Gears Up For A Season-Long Ride With NASCAR
Daytona Beach, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” is teaming up with NASCAR this year as crowd favorite Lightning McQueen prepares to return to the big screen June 16, 2017. Plans for the joint effort were shared by “Cars 3” director Brian Fee, Cristela Alonzo—the voice of the film’s elite trainer Cruz Ramirez—and…
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Disney Explorers Lodge to Open at Hong Kong Disneyland in April
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to open their newest resort hotel called Disney Explorers Lodge, according to Disney Parks Blog. The hotel will open April 30 and is themed to exotic adventures. There are four wings dedicated to different characters from Disney and Pixar films. Kevin Garden is themed to the quirky bird from Up…
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Learn to Tell Stories Like Pixar Does
Pixar has had over two decades of captivating storytelling. The films they have produced have touched hearts and created characters that have become household friends. It’s been a running joke that their films are about giving feelings to items and creatures that we don’t think normally have emotions. But, their stories have much more to…
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8 Biggest Movie Annoyances
There are two things movie geeks love more than anything else: Movies, and complaining about movies. I myself enjoy/loathe many aspects of the moviegoing, and am more than happy to get in to heated debates over the cinema experience. Still, there are a few common things I find nearly unforgivable, that leave me shaking my…
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Owen Wilson, Voice of Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3,” Named Grand Marshal for 59th Annual DAYTONA 500
PRESS RELEASE: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Actor Owen Wilson, the voice of the animated character Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s upcoming movie “Cars 3,” will serve as Grand Marshal for the 59th annual DAYTONA 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Feb. 26 at Daytona International Speedway. The DAYTONA 500, the season-opening race…
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That Belle! – Geeks Corner – Episode 615
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we start off by taking a look at Disney’s newest, but not newest, princess. Emma Watson will be portraying Belle in the upcoming live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Then the geeks pivot and take a look at all the movies that are being released in 2017 by…
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It’s Not Over Until Lightning Strikes – Cars 3 First Official Trailer Has Arrived!
It’s not over until Lightning strikes. At least so says the first official trailer for Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3. In theaters this summer, it has Lightning facing a whole new challenge in racing as more high tech modern cars enter the race circuit. Watch the first official full teaser trailer here: Blindsided by a new generation…
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Get the Specs on the Cars of Cars 3
Rev up your engines and get ready to get back on the track again, Lightning McQueen is back! However, things just aren’t the same for this beloved race car. He is discovering the world of racing is changing and he needs to change or risk being obsolete. Now Lightning has to dig down deep and see…
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Disney Releases Slate of 2017 Movies
The Walt Disney Studios have released their entire slate of movies that will be coming to theaters in 2017. They cover the whole range of genres from animated features, to pirates, to the adventures from a galaxy far far away. Here is a look at the movies coming from Walt Disney Studios in 2017:…
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World of Color – Season of Light Brightens Up the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The newest incarnation of World of Color has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Season of Light was unveiled as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off last night. This newest version of the show is a collection of holiday music woven together in both traditional and some newer sounding arrangements. Over…
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Ground is Broken on Toy Story Land for Shanghai Disneyland
Even before Shanghai Disneyland had opened, a new expansion was being worked on. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Fan Xiping, chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, have announced that Toy Story Land…
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Octopus Power! – Fun Facts About Hank and Friends From Finding Dory
For many watching Finding Dory, Hank became a new favorite character. But why does he only have seven tentacles? This and many other tidbits were shared in the bonus features of Finding Dory from Disney Movies Anywhere or Blu-Ray. Today, we share with you a few fun facts about Hank and the octopus family in…
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Finding Dory – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Dory, Marlin, and Nemo are back but this time Nemo isn’t the one who is lost. Now Dory is lost in Finding Dory and goes on an adventure to find her way home and also find herself. In Finding Dory Ellen DeGeneres (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”) and Albert Brooks (“This is 40”) reunite as Dory and…
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Pixar Announces Release Dates for The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4
Pixar has changed its lineup for some upcoming movies today. The Incredibles 2 will now come out June 15, 2018 and Toy Story 4 is slated for June 21, 2019. The Incredibles 2 is being directed by Brad Bird who says about the movie, “It’ll be more Incredibles. I’m not going to give up anything! I come down on the…
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Celebrate World Septopus Day with Hank from Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory!
Today Disney-Pixar is celebration World Septopus Day! And who better to honor than Dory’s friend Hank. To celebrate, Disney-Pixar has shared a video and a couple of activities to help you enjoy and celebrate this holiday. https://youtu.be/YE-XbzKeTt0 Download: Hank’s Hobbies: The Septomus Seven Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory will be available for Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere Oct.…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ Swims to Blu-ray Nov. 15
Time to mark those calendars, as the under sea adventure with Dory and pals continues. Disney and Pixar’s Finding Dory will be released for all to enjoy on DVD and Blu-ray combo pack this November 15. Relive the story of how a few familiar faces team up again for the adventure of a lifetime. In…
