By Jim Frye Ever since George Lucas established Industrial Light & Magic to create the ahead-of-their-time special effects for the very first Star Wars film back in 1975, innovative visual effects have been a hallmark of these movies. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the latest tale in the mythic Skywalker saga, continues this tradition, having …
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By Beth Deitchman Attention movie fans and Disney fans, alike! We’re just days away from the 90th Oscars®, which will be broadcast live on ABC this Sunday, March 4. You have mere days to finish watching all of the nominated films—conveniently, Disney•Pixar’s Coco became available on Blu-ray™ and Digital just this week for you to …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Today, Disney announced a worldwide celebration like no other, honoring 90 years of Mickey Mouse. Ever since Mickey charmed us all in his big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928, the leader of the club has been Disney’s global ambassador, bringing joy and laughter to fans around the world. What …
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By Courtney Potter Wreck-It Ralph is back for more shenanigans, and a huge expansion is coming for our Disney Parks friends “across the pond”… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Hysterical Teaser Trailer for Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Lovable Ralph is getting ready to wreck …
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By: Jocelyn Buhlman Have you ever caught yourself swinging a pen or pencil around while making lightsaber noises quietly to yourself? Do you secretly slip into a Wookiee impression just to see if you can channel your inner Chewbacca? Are you making the noises to yourself right now as you read this article? Star Wars …
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With the help of Anthony Gonzalez (who voices the adorable Miguel), learn about the facts and trivia behind the world of Disney•Pixar’s Coco.
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By Jocelyn Buhlman The world of Disneyland Paris is about get a whole lot bigger. Today Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced plans for a 2 billion euro, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. The new development will include a transformation of magical proportions …
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By Beth Deitchman We’re flying high with the announcement that Disney Junior has begun production on The Rocketeer, a new animated adventure series inspired by Dave Stevens’ popular comic books. Geared toward young kids and their families, The Rocketeer is slated to blast on to a TV screen near you in 2019. Stevens’ beloved superhero …
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By Megan Deppe “Great stories change lives, take kids to amazing places, grow their imaginations and teach them incredible things to prepare them for bright futures.” This is the motto behind Disney’s “Magic of Storytelling” initiative, and what better time to celebrate great stories than on Tell a Fairy Tale Day? Disney has a long …
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By Beth Deitchman In Elena of Avalor: Scepter Training with Zuzo, the new short-form series debuting Saturday on Disney Junior, the young princess’ royal education continues. As Elena learns to lead her kingdom, she must also learn to master her magic scepter and its new-found powers—and that isn’t as easy as one might think. The …
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