News briefs 10-09-20

Swing Away with New Meet the Chimps Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter National Geographic and Disney+ Want You to Meet the Chimps Let’s face it: Chimpanzees are unbelievably adorable—and if you’re anything like us, you appreciate any and all opportunities to see them in action (safely and with an eye towards their survival, of course). To that end, color us excited for the latest …

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Soul

5 Things You Need to Know About Pixar’s Soul

On December 25, Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated feature film Soul will premiere exclusively on Disney+, introducing audiences to Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher who dreams of being a professional jazz musician. But soon after he gets his big break, a tragic misstep sends Joe to The Great Before, …

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Soul

Disney and Pixar’s Soul Concept Art

What makes you… you? That very question is the ethos behind Disney and Pixar’s  movie Soul, now in theaters. The film follows Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher with a passion for jazz. His life takes a series of unexpected turns, beginning with the chance to play with Dorothea Williams …

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The Right Stuff

The Inspiration Behind the Characters of Disney+’s The Right Stuff

By Jim Frye Putting a man in space—most of us don’t remember that period in history at the height of the Cold War when the United States and the Soviet Union raced neck-and-neck to put the first person in space. National Geographic’s drama series The Right Stuff, available to stream on Disney+ this Friday, is …

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Every Panel From Disney at New York Comic Con

By The D23 Team Are you ready for a behind-the-scenes look at Disney Channel’s upcoming The Ghost and Molly McGee? How about a LIVE discussion with the cast and producers of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows? Or maybe you want to join the stars and creators of Disney XD’s Big Hero 6 The …

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soul

JUST ANNOUNCED: Pixar’s Soul to Debut Exclusively on Disney+

By Zach Johnson Consider this an early Christmas present: The Walt Disney Company just announced that Soul, the all-new original feature from Pixar Animation Studios, will debut exclusively on Disney+ on December 25, 2020! In international markets where Disney+ isn’t currently available (or is soon to be), Soul will be released theatrically, with dates to …

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The Black Cauldron

D23 Creepy Classics: The Black Cauldron

The Horned King rises again in the next edition of our D23 Creepy Classics series, as Nicole Carroll of the Walt Disney Archives takes you back to the mysterious realm of Walt Disney’s The Black Cauldron! Learn about the long journey that this spellbinding animated classic took to the silver screen, and find out why it was …

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Amazon Mickey Plush

D23 Amazon Mickey Plush Surprise Release!

Hey D23 Members, we have some exciting news! Our friends at Amazon are offering a surprise release of two new limited-edition Mickey plush and a limited-edition 13-pack of small plush, and D23 Members will, once again, have a first look at the all-new designs. Starting Thursday, October 8, at 12 p.m. PST, D23 Members will have an …

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Halloween Shorts on Disney+

7 Spooky Shorts You Can Watch on Disney+ Right Now!

By The D23 Team With Halloween just around the corner, we’re more than ready to get into the spooky spirit this weekend! Fans of all things thrilling and chilling will be happy to know you can find some of our favorite Halloween-themed shorts on Disney+… Read on for the perfect playlist to watch while carving …

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