Tag: Pixar
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Christopher Plummer Dies at Age 91
Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91. The actor died peacefully at home with his wife of 51 years Elaine Taylor at his side. Plummer was well known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and also garnered an Oscar for his role in Beginners. Lou Pitt,…
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Here are Disney’s Golden Globe Nominations
The Golden Globe nominations have been announced for the 2021 awards and The Walt Disney Company earned 25 total nominations. Hulu led the nominations for Disney with 10 nominations. The nominations were revealed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Take a look at all 25 nominations for The Walt Disney Company below. The Great (Hulu)—three nominations…
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Wonderful WandaVision – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1118 (#541)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks focus in on what is going on with WandaVision, some perks that come with the newly recreated Legacy Passholder program at the Disneyland Resort, dining at Downtown Disney District, and also the bonus features coming for the 4k/Blu-Ray/Digital Release of Disney-Pixar’s Soul! When it…
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Disney-Pixar’s Soul Coming Home on Blu-Ray and Digital Editions in March!
Disney-Pixar’s Soul will soon be available for fans to purchase digitally along with 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD. It will be released in these formats on March 23, 2021. Soul tells the story of Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx). Gardner loves jazz and finds himself landing the gig of a lifetime. However, right after…
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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure to Debut February 1st
The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will soon be open for guests to explore at The American Adventure at EPCOT. This will exhibit will take a look at some famous jazz musicians. It arrives a little over a month after Disney-Pixar’s Soul arrived on Disney+. In Soul, Joe Gardner aspires to be a professional…
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Disney Finds Streaming Success with Soul on Disney+
Disney-Pixar’s Soul may not have had the theatrical release that Disney initially expected, but it still found success through being offered on its streaming service, Disney+. The most recent Pixar film was released on Christmas Day and made history on Nielsen’s weekly U.S. streaming ratings. There, it became the first feature film to rank number one…
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“Pixar Popcorn” to Debut on Disney+ Streaming Service on January 22
Happy National Popcorn Day everyone! To celebrate this special and delicious day, Disney+ wanted to share some special news! This Friday, January 22, “Pixar Popcorn” will debut on the streaming service, giving fans a whole new way to see characters they know and love! “Pixar Popcorn” will be a collection of ten mini shorts featuring…
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adidas Originals Using Green Characters from Disney and Marvel for New Collection
It’s not easy being green! In a new collection, adidas will be exploring some of your favorite green characters from Disney, Marvel, and The Muppets using recycled materials! The collection features six different characters that you will most likely recognize. In the lineup, you’ll find Kermit the Frog, Rex from Toy Story, Mike Wazowski from…
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‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ Exhibit to Debut at EPCOT in February
A new exhibit will be arriving at The American Adventure in February at EPCOT. The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will take a look at the history and makeup of jazz. This comes after the arrival of Disney-Pixar’s Soul on Disney+ on Christmas Day. In Soul, Joe Gardner is an aspiring jazz musician who finally…
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Saying Goodbye to 2020! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1113 (#536)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the final episode of 2020 and the geeks spend some time talking about the year! As we say goodbye to 2020, we got to say hello to the Disney-Pixar film, Soul! The geeks share their thoughts on this movie. While reviewing things, they also talk about the second…
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It’s Soul Time – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we take a look at the top five stories of the week. This week these stories range from Soul arriving on Disney+, to a new addition on the Disney Wish, to a fountain reveal at EPCOT, and Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland. Jon Favreau also…
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Disney-Pixar’s Soul – Mr. DAPs Review
Disney-Pixar’s Soul is now on Disney+. The story about Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) explores what it is to really live in a way that is completely unique to Pixar. In the film, Joe is just about to get his big break when he suddenly finds himself in a completely different world than he even realized…
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Disney-Pixar’s Soul Inspires Three New Albums as New Featurette is Released on The Music of Soul!
Disney-Pixar’s Soul arrives on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. Anyone who has seen any of the trailers ahead of its release quickly realizes that music is going to play a big role in Soul’s story. Ahead of its release, Walt Disney Records is set to release three albums around the film. This includes the Soul…
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Disney Investor Day & EPCOT’s Platform – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1111 (#534)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks not only celebrate another magical holiday moment, but they also geek out about Disney Investor Day and a really big platform at EPCOT! Through the course of this, a game is played revolving around how far A Christmas Fantasy Parade can get through the…
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Full Reporting and Reacting to Disney Investor Day 2020 – DAPS MAGIC Live!
Disney Investor Day was on December 10, 2020. Over the course of the day, The Walt Disney Company gave a look at where it is at and where it is going. The major focus for this was on Direct-to-Consumer or DTC. Throughout out the course of the four plus hour presentation, Disney executives gave a…
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The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137M Paid Subscriptions across its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance; Increases Paid Subscriptions Target to 300-350M by 2024
Company Announces Target of 100+ New Titles Per Year for Disney+ and Reveals Vast Slate of Incredible Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Star to Launch in Select Overseas Markets in February 2021 As A Fully-Integrated part of Disney+, with its Own Brand Tile and a Wide Array of General Entertainment…
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Meet Joe Gardner in New Featurette for Disney-Pixar’s “Soul”
Disney-Pixar’s Soul will be arriving on Disney+ on December 25th. Ahead of its arrival, tidbits about the film are being shared with potential viewers. Meet Joe Gardner is a featurette that introduces the world to the main character in Soul. Voiced by Jamie Foxx, Joe Gardner is a teacher, a mentor, and a musician on…
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Disney+ Releases Inside Pixar Trailer!
DISNEY+ RELEASES FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR “INSIDE PIXAR” A SHORT FORM DOCUSERIES PREMIERING NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY+ BURBANK, Calif. (November 11, 2020) Disney+ shared the trailer for its new original docuseries “Inside Pixar,” premiering on November 13. The series consists of four collections with five short stories in each collection, centered around a central theme. The first collection…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates the Heart and Soul of Pixar’s New Feature with Pete Docter, Tina Fey, and Jamie Foxx
AND TRENT REZNOR, ATTICUS ROSS, AND JON BATISTE TALK EXCLUSIVELY WITH D23 ABOUT CRAFTING THE MUSIC FOR THE NEW MOVIE COMING TO DISNEY+ PLUS, VENTURE AROUND THE WORLD WITH DISNEY PARKS TO EXPLORE THE RATATOUILLE-THEMED ATTRACTION COMING TO EPCOT, HONG KONG DISNEYLAND’S NEW CASTLE, AND THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE BURBANK, Calif. –…
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California Says No – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1103 (#526)
Welcome to another weekly episode of GEEKS CORNER! For over ten years the geeks have come together each week to geek out about things from the world of Disney and beyond! This week will be especially geeky as the geeks celebrate Caitie’s birthday with a coffee tasting commemorating her first time on the show, which…
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No End in Sight – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After traveling and work being done on the studio, Mr. DAPs is back with the top Disney and geek headlines for the week! The headlines begin with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Disney sparring over business practices. This comes as the Disneyland Resort remains closed and awaits guidelines from the state…
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New Trailer Released for Disney and Pixar’s Soul Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A new trailer has been released for Disney and Pixar’s Soul ahead of its release on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. The trailer gives a jazzy more in-depth look at what the film is about. Check it out below. Disney and Pixar’s Soul Official Trailer #2 The trailer shows a movie that is full of heart,…
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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,…