Tag: Star Wars
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Star Wars Celebration VII Announced
Lucasfilm has officially announced the details for Star Wars Celebration VII. At the end of Star Wars Celebration Europe, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration VII will be held in Anaheim, California, from April 16-19, 2015. This will coincide with the opening of Star Wars: Episode VII and also will be near Disneyland which is…
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Disney Consumer Products Takes Fans on Journey from Sketch to Shelf at Disney’s D23 Expo 2013
Disney’s Ultimate Fans to Enjoy Access to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Content and Merchandise Glendale, Calif. – July 9, 2013 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will give Disney’s most loyal fans an up close look at an extensive collection of interactive experiences and merchandise that celebrate Disney, Marvel and Star Wars timeless characters during the bi-annual D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event.…
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Disney Consumer Products Poised for Incremental Retail Sales Growth with Lucasfilm Licensing and Robust Content Pipeline
Las Vegas, NV (June 18, 2013) — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is poised to widen the gap even further as the world’s largest licensor with another year of strong growth tied to robust sales of licensed Disney merchandise and the acquisition of top entertainment company Lucasfilm Ltd. During an exclusive presentation at the annual Licensing Expo…
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2013 Unofficial Star Wars Day Coming to Disneyland
The 9th annual Unofficial Star Wars Fan Day is coming to Disneyland. This annual event will be happening on June 30, 2013. According to their website, the Unofficial Star Wars Day, “started as a protest to Disney about the lack of Star Wars Weekends here at our Disneyland and has now turned into a…
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New Star Wars Cartoon Coming to Disney XD
Fans of Star Wars won’t have to wait until 2015 to start getting their fix for new Star Wars entertainment. Today it was announced that Disney has given the go-ahead to Star Wars Rebels. It will first appear as a one hour special on the Disney Channel followed by a series on Disney XD. The…
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EA & Star Wars, Winnie the Pooh, Archive Treasures – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 008
Welcome to this week’s DAPs Magic Disney News Update! We give you the Disney headlines in about a minute. This week, Egon Bonkers is on vacation so Major Tedwardian Minor is standing in. Let’s get to the news. “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” Returns to the D23 Expo: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/09/treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-returns-to-the-d23-expo/ Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests…
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Disney and Electronic Arts Working on New Star Wars Games
The Walt Disney Company has announced a collaboration between Disney and Electronic Arts to work on developing future Star Wars games. The announcement was made on the Disney Post. The goal of this collaboration will be to, “bring an all-new portfolio of games based on beloved Star Wars characters and … The post Disney and…
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Diagon Alley Joining The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Harry Potter fans will be able to experience more of the magic of J.K. Rowling’s world in 2014 when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens as an expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. This new experience will also … The post Diagon Alley…
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PAW WARZ – New Pet Collective ‘Petody’
From the Meows Eisley Cantuna on the desert planet of Catooine, to the giant tennis ball of the Dog Star, the adventures of Duke Mousepouncer begin with The Pet Collective’s newest “Petody”: PAW WARZ. “These are not the toys you’re looking for,” Ol’ Bengal Catobi tries to persuade cat-eared Poopscoopers using … The post PAW WARZ…
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PAW WARZ: Who Shot First in the Meows Eisley Cantuna?
It’s the age-old question that has divided different generations of fans: Who shot first? Now, PAW WARZ from The Pet Collective answers that question definitively, just in time for “May the Fourth” celebrations! Tens of thousands of cat lovers and movie fans have already watched PAW WARZ, and the newest episode – … The post PAW WARZ:…
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John Williams to Score Star Wars VII
While not a lot is known yet about Star Wars VII, it appears that John Williams will be the guy behind the music. At a press conference in Berlin for Star Trek Into Darkness, J.J. Abrams confirmed the John Williams is the guy for the job. “For ‘Star Wars,’ it’s … The post John Williams…
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Star Wars Weekends, Happiness is Here Parade, and More! – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 006
Want More Disney news? Subscribe to DAPs Magic’s YouTube channel here: http://goo.gl/cWy9k Welcome to this week’s edition of DAPs Magic Disney News. We give you the Disney News in about a minute! This week’s articles include: Safety Prompts Ride Closures at Disneyland Over Weekend: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/15/safety-prompts-ride-closures-at-disneyland-over-weekend/ Wings of Life Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/04/16/wings-of-life-blu-ray-review-by-mr-daps Summer…
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‘Star Wars’ Weekends Returns to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Galaxy in May and June
Star Wars Weekends, the Force-filled fun-fest that takes place annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns to the Walt Disney World Resort galaxy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013. A celebration of all-things-Star Wars, the special event is included in regular park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Among the features: special Star Wars-themed parades,…
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Iron Man, Easter Bunny, Roger Rabbit, & Mickey’s Magical Map – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 003
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News update with anchor Egon Bonkers. We cover the headlights of Disney news for the week in about a minute! Here’s the news: Here is a look at the news Egon covered this week if you’d like more information: Easter Bunny Joined by Rabbits & Friends for Bunny Hop:…
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New Star Wars Land in the Works for Disneyland?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Nothing has been announced. Nothing is confirmed. However… there is a survey. In this survey, guests were asked their interest in a Star Wars themed land coming to the Disneyland Resort. Once again, nothing has been announced but an idea is clearly being floated and marketing is…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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Wookiees, Jedi and Droids, Oh My! Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be…
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Bob Anderson, Star Wars Sword Master, Dead at 89
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs If you had seen Bob Anderson’s face, you might not have recognized it. Where he may not be the most recognizable face in Hollywood, his work is some of the most memorable of all time. Bob Anderson was the man behind the light saber…Darth Vader’s light saber.…
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Tokyo Disneyland Attraction Star Tours to be Reintroduced in a New Version! Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Opening Spring 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE URAYASU, CHIBA— Tokyo Disneyland® Park announced that its attraction Star Tours in Tomorrowland will be revamped, reopening with the new title, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. The new version of the attraction will open in spring 2013. The current Star Tours is an immersive motion-based adventure that lets guests experience the…
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Lion King Becomes One of the Top Grossing Domestic Films of All Time
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The 3D release of The Lion King has taken Simba and his friends to a whole new level in the movie industry. The Lion King is now one of the top ten grossing films of all time. Just the 3D release of this Disney classic has…