Beauty and the Beast

Peek into Live-Action Beauty and the Beast—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Brand-New Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast It’s a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme… and it’s coming to the big screen as a live-action adaptation! Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon, doesn’t waltz into a cinema near you until next spring—but …

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Disney A to Z 5th Edition

Behind the Scenes of the New Disney A to Z with Dave Smith

By D23 Team For anyone who’s curious about The Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, comprehensive lists, and tons of trivia, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney—from A to Z—through about 8,000 entries and more than 800 images. Dave Smith, chief …

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The BFG

Dreaming Big with The BFG

Director Steven Spielberg, actress Penelope Wilton, and screenwriter Melissa Mathison share the lofty ambitions author Roald Dahl gave his characters and how they were brought to life in Disney’s The BFG.

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HeiHei from Moana

Who’s That Good Luck Charm-ing Voice in Moana?

By Jim Frye In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) upcoming Moana, the super-charming actor Alan Tudyk plays the scene-stealing rooster Heihei. And although many people will recognize him as the star of such high-profile TV projects as Firefly, iRobot, the film Serenity, or the new series Con Man, Tudyk is no stranger to expressing himself …

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Mickey mouse

Oh Boy! Mickey’s Coming to Good Morning America

By Nicole Nalty We’ve already shared some of the fun celebrations taking place for Mickey Mouse’s birthday—save the date: Friday, November 18!—and we’ve been following his journey around the world (check out Mickey’s new Instagram), but we’ve just heard some more exciting news about the big cheese’s big day––he’s going to be on GMA! That’s …

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The Art of Minnie Mouse

This Minnie Mouse Art is as Adorable as Minnie Herself

By Nicole Nalty Is there anyone cuter than Minnie Mouse? She’s been America’s sweetheart since her debut in 1928, and although her look has changed over the years (as every fashion icon’s does!), Minnie is fabulous in any style. With Minnie as a muse, nearly 100 artists from The Walt Disney Company shared their varied …

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Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland holidays

Make Merry at Disney Parks Around the World

By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s the most magical time of the year, as we put away our goblins and ghoulies from Halloween and start wrapping the streets of Disney Parks with tinsel and snow! Nothing warms our hearts like a little Christmas cheer, and you can stay cozy all winter with the holiday offerings you’ll find …

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