Tag: Walt Disney Studios
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Enjoy Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris From the Comfort of Your Own Home
Disney continues to offer more #DisneyMagicMoments for guests to experience a little Disney magic from the comfort of their own home. The newest release is a ride and learn video of Ratatouille: The Adventure at Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris. This attraction shrinks guests down to the size of a rat and then takes…
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The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle Arrive at Disneyland Paris in August
Two shows are returning to Disneyland Paris after the success that was seen with them last year. The Lion King and the Rhythms of the Earth and the Rhythm of the Jungle will be returning on August 15th and August 22nd respectively. This comes as Disneyland Paris continues to move forward with its phased reopening. The…
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Disneyland Paris to Begin its Phased Reopening on July 15
Disneyland Paris announced today that it will be joining several other Disney theme parks around the globe in reopening. This comes on the heels of Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland Reopening as Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts are gearing up to reopening in July. The news came via a letter from Disneyland Paris…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines from the Disney and geek communities. This week the coronavirus continues to impact The Walt Disney Company. This leads to the cancellation of grad nights at the Disneyland Resort. COVID-19 has also led to the cancellation of San Diego…
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Walt Disney Studios Offers Select Films for a Limited Time at a Special Price on Digital in April and May
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFERS FLASH SALE FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY THE FILMS THEY LOVE AT HOME Special Themed Collections Available on Digital in April and May BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that movie lovers will be able to purchase a selection of their favorite films on digital at a…
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Furloughs Hit Walt Disney Studios
Last week Disney announced that it would be furloughing employees that were in a “non-necessary” role. Initially, a lot of furloughs went out to non-union cast members in the Disney Parks. Disney executives also took a pay cut. This week, furlough notices went out to employees at the Walt Disney Studios. The furloughs are impacting…
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Disney Shakes Up Movie Release Schedule Due to COVID-19
Today Disney announced a new lineup for its upcoming movies. This comes after Disney’s Mulan and Marvel Studios’ Black Widow saw their release dates pushed back due to the coronavirus outbreak. With theaters still closed, these aren’t the only two movies in the Walt Disney Studios slate to get new release dates. In fact, just…
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REVIEW- Frozen 2 Matures From the Original and is Full of Heart
6 years in the making, we finally get to return to Arendelle. I’ll be the first to admit, it took me a long time to get on the Frozen bandwagon. If I am going to be honest, it was Olaf’s Frozen Adventure that finally won me over. While I acknowledge there are good moments in…
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The Walt Disney Studios and CJ 4DPLEX Announce Release of Four New Films in the Multi-Sensory 4DX Format Through the End of 2019
Audiences will experience Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Frozen 2, Ford v Ferrari and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker enhanced with over 21 motion and environmental effects including snow, fog, rain, scents, vibration and more! LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2019) – CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, and The Walt Disney Studios…
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Production Underway in South Carolina on Disney+ Original Film “Safety” Directed by Reginald Hudlin From Walt Disney Pictures
BURBANK, Calif. (September 13, 2019)—Production has begun on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Safety,” a drama inspired by the uplifting true story of former Clemson safety Ray McElrathbey, in South Carolina. The film, which is directed by Oscar® nominee Reginald Hudlin (“Django Unchained,” “Marshall”), written by Randy McKinnon (“Where the Water Runs”) and Nick Santora (“Scorpion,” “The Fugitive…
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Disney and Pinewood Studios Sign Long-Term Deal
Disney and Pinewood Studios have struck a long-term deal about the future use of the Buckinghamshire studio in the United Kingdom. The announcement comes from a release on Pinewood Studios’ website. Under the deal, Disney will be using all stages, backlots, and other productions accommodations at the historic studio. According to Deadline, the deal should…
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3 Magical Days – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 947 (#465)
Welcome to a jam-packed week of GEEKS CORNER! Fresh off the D23 Expo weekend, the geeks discuss some of the highlights from the weekend! This includes discussion and analysis of the Disney+ panel, the Walt Disney Studios panel, and the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel. The geeks talk about changes coming to Disneyland and…
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Walt Disney Studios Blows Fans Away with Exciting New Announcements from D23 Expo 2019
It’s been an amazing day at D23 Expo 2019! Without a doubt, the talk of the day was definitely the Walt Disney Studios panel was the talk of the day. This morning, as fans were gearing up, they were handed bags to seal their phones away before they entered the hall. This left many fans…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate From Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., August 8, 2019 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 23–25. At a marquee Hall D23 presentation hosted by The Walt Disney Studios Chief Creative Officer and Co-Chairman Alan Horn on Saturday, August 24, fans will…
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Disney Continues to Make Records as it Cruises Past Own Global Box Office Record
The Walt Disney Company continues to dominate at the box office and over the weekend surpassed one of its own records. The record, set in 2016 was $7.61 at the global box office. As of this weekend, Disney surpassed $7.67 at the global box office. This wasn’t the only record Disney beat this weekend though.…
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New Experiences Coming to Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris
From the opening of the Halloween season, the famous ‘Tower of Terror’ attraction inspired by the world of The Twilight Zone will offer a new permanent visitor experience, for even more surprises and emotions! An offer of experiences in constant evolution! Once through the familiar corridors of the hotel, plunging directly into the disturbing atmosphere…
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Sunday Spotlight: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is an enclosed roller coaster currently found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. It also can be found at the Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris. However, this version will be closing on September 1, 2019. The attraction features the music of Aerosmith as guests race through…
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Edle Bakke, A Disney Pioneer for Women in the Film Industry, Dies at 91
Edle Bakke has died at the age of 91. She was a leader in the world of film animation with a long history with the Walt Disney Company. When Edle Bakke graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1945, she was in search of a job. Not too long after her search began, the Walt…
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Alan Bergman Upped, Alan Horn Expands Role at The Walt Disney Studios
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Alan Horn, Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, have announced that Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman has been elevated to Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division. He will serve alongside Horn, while Horn will assume the additional title of Chief…
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New Super Hero Immersive Interactive Experience Allows Guests to Join in the Action in the Upcoming Marvel-Themed Land at Disneyland Resort
New details have emerged on Disney Parks Blog for the Marvel-themed land experiences at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Some explanation of setting has been divulged with hints at some members of the Avengers having some kind of a presence in the park. Tony Stark has established WEB – Worldwide Engineering Brigade –…
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Director Rob Marshall & Angela Lansbury Share Memories and Magic Ahead of Mary Poppins Returns Arrival in Homes
Recently members of the media were invited to the Walt Disney Studios ahead of the home entertainment release of Mary Poppins Returns. While there, the media were shown a special behind-the-scenes about the making of the film. After this, director Rob Marshall arrived to share about the making of this movie and how the original…
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Global to Galactic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! There is a lot of news going on this week that covers Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars! With new trailers, initiatives, casting news, and more, it is a good week to be a Disney geek! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter! As you watch…
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Tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank in an Even Bigger Way in 2019
Get ready to see The Walt Disney Studios in a way you never have before! Just in time for D23’s 10th anniversary, The Walt Disney Studios Tour will return in 2019 with even more to see. The D23 Gold Member-exclusive tours will come to four weekends in 2019 and the April tour date will be…
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Captain Marvel Heading to Disneyland Paris For Marvel Season of Super Heroes!
Captain Marvel is coming to Disneyland Paris. Next spring as part of the Marvel Season of Super Heroes, Captain Marvel will be joining the Avengers along with Groot and the gang to help the Guardians save the galaxy. Captain Marvel and the other super heroes will be found again in Walt Disney Studios. This will…