Magic is everywhere, especially for Brad Meltzer. From spontaneous trips to Walt Disney World and first Disney movie experiences to a mission to give kids more—these are just some of the many inspirations behind the 18th edition of Meltzer’s bestselling biographic series. Read all about what prompted him to write I am Walt Disney and just …
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By Zach Johnson When JJ Abrams called up Chris Terrio and asked him to co-write the script for what would become Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (in theaters Friday), Terrio was excited, honored… and terrified. Saying yes meant he would not only be tying up the sequel trilogy, which began with 2015’s Star Wars: …
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By Jim Frye Good sound can make all the difference. There’s a moment during the climax of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame—a very big moment—when the forces of Thanos charge into battle against the Earth’s—and the galaxy’s!—Mightiest Heroes, igniting a storm of explosions, crashes, and voices that literally shakes the ground, not to mention the walls …
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By Max Lark There’s an old Walt Disney Imagineering adage that goes like this: Question: “How many Imagineers does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer? “Why a light bulb?” That kind of beyond-the-limits thinking is vividly on display in “To Infinity and Beyond”—the final installment of the much-talked-about Disney+ docuseries The Imagineering …
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By Zach Johnson Surprises! Unlimited surprises! The first of many unexpected (but welcome) delights at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker global press conference came when director Ava DuVernay was announced as the moderator. With the crowd going wild in anticipation, DuVernay quickly invited writer/director JJ Abrams, writer Chris Terrio, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and …
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By Savannah Salazar Earlier this year, photographers and videographers around the world captured glimpses into the lives of Disney employees and cast members across The Walt Disney Company, showing just what one day at Disney really looks like. From Disney theme parks, to workshops, offices and the back stages of exciting Disney shows, the Disney+ …
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By Beth Deitchman There’s no better night for a love story than Valentine’s Day, and our friends at Disney Channel have us covered. Our favorite star-crossed zombie-cheerleader couple, Zed and Addison, return to the network in ZOMBIES 2, premiering February 14 at 8 p.m. EST/PST. The movie will also be available in DisneyNOW. Meg Donnelly …
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By Zach Johnson Roll out the red carpet, because awards season is now underway! Earlier today, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe® Awards. In the film categories, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2, Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King and Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Jojo Rabbit received …
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By Zach Johnson On December 8, Disney Parks Color Collection will be adding a brand-new hue! The Disney Parks Belle of the Ball Bronze Collection will be the latest color collection available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disney Resort. It will be available online at …
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By Zach Johnson There was no disguising our excitement Wednesday night at the world premiere of Spies in Disguise at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. D23 Members lined the blue carpet to get a glimpse of the film’s stars—and a few met Will Smith, Tom Holland, and Masi Oka! The animated feature film from …
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