By Beth Deitchman “Once upon a time…” So many of the best Disney stories begin with those four words, and Ridley Pearson’s amazing Disney story is no different. In Pearson’s case, “once upon a time” was about 15 years ago, when the wildly successful suspense novelist—who was writing books for a Disney-owned publishing imprint—took his …
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By D23 Team While we wait for Beauty and the Beast to enchant us once again when the live-action musical debuts in theaters March 17, D23 Gold Members can pore over the pages of the newest issue of Disney twenty-three, where stars Emma Watson (Belle), Josh Gad (LeFou), and director Bill Condon share secrets from …
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By Jim Fanning Looking to see your shadow today? Or do you leave that to Punxsutawney Phil, the celebrated groundhog who retreats back to bed for six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow but promises an early spring if he doesn’t. Shadows have been part of Disney animation almost from the start, …
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Here’s the first up-close look at our exclusive 2017 D23 Gold Member gift: “Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men,” which includes 23 treasures representing the artistry and personalities of some of Disney’s most legendary animators.
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By Jocelyn Buhlman This Sunday, football fans everywhere will be watching the Big Game, cheering for their favorite teams and eating their favorite snacks. If you’re not that interested in sports, you may feel a little left out of the celebration, but don’t worry! D23 has exactly what you need to spend the day having …
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By Courtney Potter Tangled Before Ever After Premieres March 10! Amazing news from the kingdom of Corona! The sure-to-be-fabulous upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) Tangled Before Ever After—a brand-new story set between Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2010 hit Tangled and its 2012 short film—will make its big debut on Friday, March 10, at 8 …
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By D23 Team Disney fans pride themselves on their knowledge of Disney’s legendary films, theme parks, and much more, but even the most knowledgeable Disney fan is bound to have a question or two. From easy to obscure, there’s one Disney expert who has almost all the answers––and if he doesn’t, he knows where to …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman The Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, January 28, and we’re crowing with delight about celebrating the Year of the Rooster. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite feathered friends from animated classics to help us celebrate. 1. Heihei (Moana, 2016) He doesn’t say much and would rather snack on rocks than …
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By D23 Team There’s a lot of buzz around Beauty and the Beast right now… We recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the animated classic, and we’re impatiently waiting for the live-action film to debut on March 17. In the meantime, we’re marveling over this stunning cover for an all-new edition of Tale as Old …
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By Courtney Potter Star Wars: Episode VIII Title Revealed! Well, the moment has arrived: Star Wars: Episode VIII, scheduled for release December 15 (a date we already have circled in red permanent marker on our calendar), has finally gotten an official title! And it’s ever so tantalizing… According to our pals over at StarWars.com, the …
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