Tag: Walt Disney Animation Studios
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Disney Releases Trailer, Poster, and Images for Raya and the Last Dragon
Raya and the Last Dragon will be arriving in theaters on March 12, 2021. Today, Disney has released a trailer, poster, and images for this next movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Ray and the Last Dragon features the vocal talents of Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of Raya. Raya is a lone warrior…
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The Previously Untold Origins Of Olaf Are Revealed In The All-New Short “Once Upon A Snowman”
All-New Animated Short Debuts Exclusively on Disney+ October 23 BURBANK, Calif. (September 9, 2020) – What happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace, and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? And how did Olaf learn to love…
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Drawn to Life – New Cirque du Soleil Production at Disney Springs Reveals Acrobatics and First Look at Set
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to reveal two acrobatic acts and the set of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Written and directed by…
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Frozen 2 Becomes Most Successful Animated Film of All Time at the Box Office
This weekend Frozen 2 became the most successful animated film of all time at the box office. After crossing the $1.32 billion mark this weekend, it passed the original Frozen to take the top spot. This is based off of the global box office numbers. The original Frozen peaked at $1.28 billion at the global…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Announces Four Directors for New Film Projects
Walt Disney Animation Studios has appointed four filmmakers to work on original content for the studio. Directors Carlos Lopez Estrada and Suzi Yoonessi, along with Disney veterans Josie Trinidad and Marc Smith are each developing new animated films for theatrical release. This comes as Disney and Walt Disney Animation’s chief creative officer Jennifer Lee works…
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Cirque du Soleil and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announce Tickets Are on Sale Now for New Show Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
New Cirque du Soleil production to premiere spring 2020 at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2019) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated new show coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios Prepare to Share Never-Before-Seen Footage and Details at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s…
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Disney Releases New Trailer and Images for Frozen 2
A new trailer and images were released this morning for Frozen 2. The trailer gives some clues into what will be happening in this sequel to Frozen. Elsa will be searching for why she has her magical powers. Although they were originally feared, they are now what is needed to save them all. Watch the trailer below and…
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Frozen 2 Joins Triple Force Friday For Merchandise Release Event Celebrating New Movies
DISNEY ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL LAUNCH FOR STAR WARS AND FROZEN 2-INSPIRED PRODUCT SETTING AT RETAIL ON OCTOBER 4 Glendale, Calif. (February 15, 2019) – Fans of two of the most anticipated films of 2019 – Star Wars: Episode IX and Disney’s Frozen 2 – can begin counting down to October 4when new products inspired by…
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Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet – A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Dreams – Review by Mr. DAPs
Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph things are going pretty well for Ralph and Vanellope. Every day is the same as Ralph and Vanellope spend their days in their games and enjoy their off time being best friends drinking root beer and watching the world go by. For Ralph, this is perfect. For…
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to See Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ as Tickets Go On Sale Today
Are you ready? Tickets for the upcoming Disney film “Ralph Breaks the Internet” are on sale now and waiting for you! You can grab tickets for this highly anticipated sequel wherever you find your movie tickets! Be sure to grab them soon, because November 21 is just around the corner! Not only did we get the…
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Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull to Retire from Walt Disney Company
Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull is retiring. The 73-year old will be retiring from leading both the Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios next year. He will continue on in an advisory role through July 2019. Catmull has been an innovator in the animation industry for four decades. He was originally hired by George Lucas in…
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Get Ready for Ralph Breaks the Internet with Imagine Dragons Single for the End-Credits Song
We’re gonna wreck it! Imagine Dragons has officially signed on to help break the internet. The band released their single “Zero” today and are ready to make you dance! Ralph Breaks the Internet focuses on our friends from Wreck it Ralph, two video game outcasts who find friendship in each other and learn a lot about…
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Mickey Mouse Continues to Spread Happiness Around the World in 90th Anniversary Portrait
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Its initial appearance celebrated 90 years of Mickey Mouse. On hand was Bret Iwan along with Becky Cline and animator Mark Henn. The panel was hosted by D23’s Justin Arthur. The panel covered many memories of Mickey Mouse. Bret…
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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officers of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company named new Chief Creative Officers to both the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee has been named the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Pete Docter has been named the Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. In each of their roles, they will be…
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“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” now available on Digital SD/HD, Movies Anywhere
Today, Disney is celebrating the digital release of OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE starring the voice cast of Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Jonathan Groff. The digital copy of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure will also add six classic Disney shorts to your holiday digital collection. Take a look at the special Olaf clip below as well…
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Citing “Missteps,” John Lasseter Takes Six Month Leave of Absence from Disney and Pixar
Disney Pixar Animation Studios chief creative officer John Lasseter is taking a six month leave of absence. The move was announced in a memo that was sent out to employees today. It was obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. Here is the memo: I have always wanted our animation studios to be places where creators can…
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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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Disney’s GIGANTIC Movie is Shelved
Disney’s Gigantic movie about Jack and the Beanstalk has been shelved. Originally this movie was supposed to be released in 2020. This will no longer be happening. It was to be an updated version of Jack and the Beanstalk where Jack befriends a female giant. The movie was being co-directed by Meg LeFauve (Inside-Out) and Nathan…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at…
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Moana – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) is the daughter of a chief on an island in the South Pacific. She comes from a long line of navigators and wayfarers, she finds herself setting off on an adventure to save her island. The adventure has her paired up with Maui (Dwayne Johnson), the demigod as they seek to return Te…
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Disney’s MOANA on Digital HD February 21 and Blu-ray March 7
PRESS RELEASE: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli’i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics…
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Alessia Cara and Jordan Fisher Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda Perform End-Credit Songs on the Forthcoming Disney’s Moana Animated Film and Soundtrack
WALT DISNEY RECORDS SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 18 PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, CA – October 24, 2016 — Set for release on November 18, the Moana original motion picture soundtrack features seven original songs and a full original score, plus two reprises as well as two end-credit versions of songs from the film. …
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Check out the Newest Moana Trailer!
Today a new Moana trailer has been released by the Walt Disney Animation Studios. It was released with a new image from the movie as well. Moana will be sailing to theaters on November 23, 2016 in the United States. Description: Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast…