Flora & Ulysses: Behind the Scenes with Director Lena Khan

By Courtney Potter It’s here! Flora & Ulysses, based on Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Medal-winning illustrated novel, arrives on Disney+ today—ready to bring a smile to faces both young and young at heart. Helmed by acclaimed director Lena Khan (The Tiger Hunter), with a screenplay by Brad Copeland (Arrested Development), the film follows 10-year-old Flora (Matilda …

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Disney+ Announces New Unscripted Series Choir—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter New Series Choir Coming Soon to Disney+ The inside story of the Detroit Youth Choir (DYC)—known for their moving, motivational turn on America’s Got Talent (AGT)—is coming to Disney+. Produced by Blumhouse Television in their first original series for the streaming service, Choir is inspired by DYC Artistic Director Anthony White’s story; …

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Dazzling Details on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

By The D23 Team Today just got very magical—Good Morning America just announced the start of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” beginning October 1, 2021 in honor of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary. The 18-month celebratory event will feature new experiences at the resort’s four theme parks and beyond, where shimmering EARidescent décor will appear …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson Find your favorite snack and get ready for a full weekend of family fun! It all starts Friday when Disney Channel airs a new episode of the hit series BUNK’D. That same day, Disney+ will tell the tail of an unlikely hero in the original movie Flora & Ulysses. The streaming service …

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Ben Schwartz on the Fun and Frolic of Flora & Ulysses

By Courtney Potter Directed by Lena Khan (The Tiger Hunter), Disney’s Flora & Ulysses follows Flora Buckman (Matilda Lawler), a 10-year-old self-avowed cynic—and comic book fan—whose parents, Phyllis (Alyson Hannigan) and George (Ben Schwartz), have recently separated. With life a bit topsy-turvy, and summer vacation in full swing, Flora winds up rescuing a neighborhood squirrel; …

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JUST ANNOUNCED: DuckTales

JUST ANNOUNCED: DuckTales to End with Epic Series Finale Special

By Zach Johnson Breaking news from Duckburg! Disney’s critically acclaimed series DuckTales will solve some mysteries and rewrite history in an unforgettable 90-minute series finale special, airing Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD and ungated in DisneyNOW. Executive produced by Matt Youngberg and co-executive produced by Francisco Angones, the Emmy® Award-nominated …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson What better way to start the week than with a dash of Disney magic? The 71st anniversary of Cinderella is on Monday, and you can find the film on Disney+ faster than you can spell “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!” On Wednesday, the hit Freeform series Good Trouble returns for a dramatic and exciting third season. …

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Remembering Charles Boyer

Disney Legend Charles Boyer, who accepted a “temporary” job at Disneyland as a portrait sketch artist in fall 1960 and remained there for 39 years, passed away on February 8, 2021 in Ontario, California. He is survived by two children, Bruce and Naomi. His wife, Ellen, preceded him in death. Boyer had the unique distinction …

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