“I am in no sense of the word a great artist, not even a great animator,” Walt Disney once said. “I have always had [people] working for me whose skills were greater than my own.” In celebration of Walt’s great animators, D23 presents its 2017 Gold Member Gift: Walt Disney’s “Nine Old Men.” Les Clark, …
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By Beth Deitchman When we start to ponder our favorite holiday traditions, it isn’t long before food comes to mind… whether that be mom’s cornbread stuffing on Thanksgiving or a treasured family Christmas cookie recipe that’s been handed down for generations. It was this connection between culinary memories and holidays that inspired the Festive Foods …
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By Steven Vagnini As part of a holiday tradition that began in the early 1930s, Disney studio employees, business partners, and friends could look forward to the yuletide charm of the annual Disney company Christmas card. Originally simple, yet elegant, the holiday cards grew more elaborate over time, thanks to the artistry of such staff …
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By D23 Team Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story blew up box offices around the world this past weekend, just like Luke Skywalker blew up a certain moon-sized battle station. But about that moon-sized battle station: Considering that nearly four decades have passed since Luke’s first Death Star encounter, how did Lucasfilm design the …
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By Courtney Potter The holiday season is in full, festive swing at Disney Parks and Resorts around the world… Mickey and Minnie appearing in their yuletide best; all manner of holiday-related treats tickling the taste buds of young and young-at-heart; and merrily memorable entertainment you can find only at this special time of year. Case …
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By D23 Team To celebrate D23 Days of Christmas, four different artists from throughout The Walt Disney Company have created original artwork, just for D23 Members! Click the links below to download this exclusive art for a little merry magic on your device. Happy Holidays! How To Install Wallpapers On a PC: Click on a …
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By Courtney Potter Walt Disney had a knack for celebrating the holidays… surprising the Inking and Painting Department in December 1939 (during the making of Pinocchio) with a pushcart of festively wrapped presents and lots of Christmas cheer, helping create all manner of holiday tunes through Walt Disney Records, and even premiering the very first …
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By Jeffrey Epstein Yesterday, December 15, to honor the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney’s passing, “Memory Boards” were set up on the Walt Disney Studios lot and at Disney parks around the world for fans to pay tribute to the man and his enduring legacy. The event was the culmination of “Walt Week,” during which …
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By Beth Deitchman When the adventurous 16-year-old heroine of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit film Moana sings her iconic “I want” song, “How Far I’ll Go,” the emotion behind the ballad would be palpable in any language. Don’t believe us? Check out this brand-new video of the song, sung in 24 languages by the actresses …
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(From left to right: Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, Disney Legend Richard Sherman and wife Elizabeth Sherman, Disney Legend Karen Dotrice,Disney and Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation President Ed Catmull, Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke and wife Arlene Van Dyke, Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production President Sean Bailey, …
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