empire strikes back

5 Epic Facts about Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

By the D23 Team Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is one of the most beloved sequels in movie history, expanding the Star Wars galaxy and bringing to life so many elements of the saga still cherished by fans today. As we celebrate 40 years of this groundbreaking movie, we’re taking a look at 5 …

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EXCLUSIVE: Unbirthday: A Twisted Tale Cover Reveal and Author Q&A

By Zach Johnson What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late? That’s the premise of Unbirthday, the next chapter in the popular A Twisted Tale novel series from Disney-Hyperion. Written by one of our favorite authors, Liz Braswell, the young adult novel will be available on September 1, 2020. As we …

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disney springs

Welcome Back to Disney Springs

By Jeffrey Epstein and Ryan March Tomorrow, May 20, Walt Disney World Resort will welcome guests back to Disney Springs, its expansive dining and retail district, and today, D23 had an in-person look at the new measures in place to ensure the safety of our guests and cast members. As listed on its website outlining …

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dinosaurs

How to Have a Dino-Mite Disney+ Movie Marathon

By Jocelyn Buhlman Let’s face it: Dinosaurs are awesome. We don’t need an excuse to celebrate how cool our favorite Disney dinos are, but we have an extra reason to roar today: 20 years ago in 2000, the animated film Dinosaur debuted in theaters. In addition to being a landmark film for its state-of-the-art computer …

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hayley mills

These 10 Hayley Mills Movies Are a Must for Disney Fans

By Zach Johnson This week D23 is celebrating the sunshine of the classic film Pollyanna! To get you even more excited for the #D23GladGame and the Pollyanna watch party (Preceded by a chat with Disney Legend Hayley Mills!), we’re taking a “glad” look down memory lane and sharing our favorite films Mills has starred in …

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american idol

American Idol Season Remote Grand Finale Strikes an Emotional Chord

By Beth Deitchman Sunday night’s American Idol remote grand finale may have looked different from previous seasons, but it still packed the surprises, the performances from music’s biggest stars, and the suspense that fans of the show have come to expect. Most important, it proved once again that dreams do come true. The performer known …

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watch this week 5/18

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson If you’re in the mood for drama, this is your week! On Tuesday, ABC will air The Story of Soaps, an engaging look at how the genre redefined the television landscape. The next night, watch a brave teen redefine her destiny when The Wonderful World of Disney presents Moana. If you’re in …

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Go Behind the Scenes of Frozen 2 with Disney+—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 Coming to Disney+ in June Picture it: The world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2 is looming, and the filmmakers, artists, songwriters, and cast are fantastically busy readying the film for audiences around the world. Ever wonder what that incredible process is really like? …

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Everything New You Can Stream on Disney+ in June 2020

By Zach Johnson The summer of streaming begins! Disney+ has just announced which new and library titles will be available in June. On June 12, movie fans will flock to director Kenneth Branagh’s Artemis Fowl, adapted from the bestselling novel—and later in the month, they’ll want to venture outside Arendelle when the six-part documentary series …

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