Tag: soul
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Meeting Bing Bong! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #697
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks have a pretty focused show, with most of it about the Pixar Place Hotel. Mr. Daps attended the opening day festivities for this reimagined hotel at the Disneyland Resort earlier in the day and he shares about his experiences and observations. This includes meeting Bing Bong, seeing…
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Joe Gardner, From Disney & Pixar’s ‘Soul,’ Brings Lobby to Life With Musical Gifts at Pixar Place Hotel
Guests visiting the Pixar Place Hotel on the morning January 30, 2024, were delighted to hear and see Joe Gardner, from Disney and Pixar’s Soul, tickling the ivy of a piano in the lobby. Joe can be found at the bottom of a special stairway that is themed with different icons and imagery from Soul.…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Why He’s Excited for ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to Hit Theaters
Three films from Disney and Pixar are coming to movie theaters for the first time ever, and Pete Docter is eager for fans to see them in a new way. 2020’s Soul, 2021’s Luca and 2022’s Turning Red are having special engagement theatrical runs this year with Soul hitting theaters this weekend. Docter—who is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar—is excited to present them the way they were…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Arrives in Theaters This Weekend!
There were several films from Disney and Pixar that were released on Disney+ instead of the theaters due to the impacts of the pandemic. Now, these films are getting a chance to be seen on the big screen (which really is how every Pixar film should be seen at least once). The first film that…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Experiences Bringing the Imaginative Worlds of “Encanto” and “Soul” to the Disney Magic
New additions to the Disney Magic include themed entertainment and soulful lounge, enhancements to the concierge experience CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 5, 2023) – From the magical mountains of Colombia to the bustling streets of New York City, the colorful worlds of two fan-favorite Disney films – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”…
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Soul Wins Best Animated Feature at Oscars
Disney and Pixar’s animated feature Soul has won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The movie, released on Christmas Day 2020, The film was directed by Pete Docter, co-directed/written Kemp Powers, and produced by Dana Murray. It tells the story of Joe Gardner, a a music teacher pursuing the dream of being a professional jazz…
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Pixar’s “Soul” Short “22 vs. Earth” Coming to Disney+ on April 30
On April 30, Disney and Pixar will invite fans to step back into the Great Before. The new short “22 vs. Earth” will show us Soul 22 before Joe Gardner met her and changed her course. The short will explore just why 22 is so cynical and bitter towards Earth and even show her efforts…
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Soul – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney-Pixar’s Soul originally was expected to be released into theaters last summer. However, as the impact of COVID-19 hit the movie industry its release date found itself getting moved. Eventually, Soul was released directly to Disney+ on Christmas Day. It was a lovely Christmas gift from Disney to fans who had anticipated this film for quite some…
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New In-Home Soul Trailer Released
A new in-home trailer has been released for Disney-Pixar’s Soul ahead of its arrival on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital on March 23, 2021. With this release, there will be exclusive content included in the bonus features. Check out this trailer for the in-home release below. Soul Description Jamie Foxx leads an all-star…
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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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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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‘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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Peter Docter Reveals Upcoming Pixar Releases
This week during Disney Investor Day, Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter spent some time sharing what Pixar has in the works to be released theatrically and also on Disney+. Docter’s presentation was one of many throughout the day that covered a lot of the content creation machines at The Walt Disney Company. This included Lucasfilm,…
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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 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…