Light Between Oceans, The (film) Tom and Isabel are a lighthouse-tending couple who stumble upon a boat carrying a dead man and a baby. Tom and Isabel decide to raise the child as their own, with emotionally tortuous consequences. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. A Touchstone/DreamWorks film. Released September 2, 2016. Stars Alicia Vikander (Isabel Sherbourne), …
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Elena of Avalor (television) Series on Disney Channel premiering Jul. 22, 2016. In the enchanted fairytale land of Avalor, Elena is a brave and adventurous 16-year-old who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. In the meantime, …
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Frozen Ever After Attraction in Norway at Epcot, opened June 21, 2016. Guests take a boat tour through the kingdom of Arendelle on a “Summer Snow Day,” traveling up to the icy blue world of the North Mountain where Queen Elsa’s enchanting ice palace awaits. It replaced Maelstrom.
See moreWalt Before Mickey (film) An independent motion picture detailing the early life and career of Walt Disney. Released on August 14, 2015. Directed by Khoa Le. Stars Thomas Ian Nicholas (Walt Disney), Jon Heder (Roy Disney), David Henrie (Rudy Ising), Kate Katzman (Lillian Disney), Armando Gutierrez (Ub Iwerks), Hunter Gomez (Hugh Harman), Jodie Sweetin (Charlotte …
See moreVargo, Michael He joined Disney in 1992 at Disneyland Entertainment, and later worked in special events at the Walt Disney Special Events Group and Disney Live Entertainment. In 2004, he was named director, Corporate Special Events, where he produced a variety of experiences such as the annual meeting of shareholders and D23 Expo. In May …
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Uncle Buck (television) Series on ABC, premiering on June 14, 2016 and ending on Jul. 5, 2016. Uncle Buck is a charismatic hustler who has gotten by on his charm for years, but when his brother, Will, and family move to town and need help with the kids, he steps up to become their nanny. …
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Tiffins Signature restaurant in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, opened May 27, 2016. Guests dine among lavish artwork themed to Africa, Asia, and South America, inspired by notes and field sketches produced by Imagineers. “Tiffins” refers to a midday meal prepared for working men in India and the type of …
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Rylance, Mark Actor, won a supporting actor Oscar for his role in Bridge of Spies (Rudolf Abel) and appeared in The BFG (giant).
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Royal Sommerhus Meet and greet location in Norway at Epcot; opened June 21, 2016. Inside a charming cabin, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna meet guests and pose for photographs.
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Piper (film) Short cartoon from Pixar, released with Finding Dory on June 17, 2016. A hungry baby sandpiper, Piper, has to learn from a parent and a small hermit crab to overcome hydrophobia in order to eat. Directed by Alan Barillaro. 6 min. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short of 2016.
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