By Jim Frye Scott Derrickson loves strange things. The mind-bending, bizarre world of Marvel’s latest film, Doctor Strange, is familiar territory for the director. He loves that stuff! Just look at the films he’s directed, and you’ll get an idea of his eclectic—some might say scary—tastes: Sinister, Deliver Us From Evil, and his breakout hit …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman 1. The Friendships On its surface, Monster’s, Inc. is a story about the monsters who hide in our closets. But at its heart, Monsters, Inc. celebrates the bond of friendship and how we can find it even in the strangest places. Not only do we watch the heartwarming longtime friendship of Mike …
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On December 16, Star Wars fans will blast off once again to a galaxy far, far away—only this time, it’s with a new set of characters (save for one Sith Lord) in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The film’s stars Felicity Jones and Alan Tudyk, director Gareth Edwards, and producer Kathleen Kennedy give readers …
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By Jennifer Eastwood The greatest heroes must face the greatest villains. For decades, Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios have been dreaming up some of the most iconic and malevolent villains ever to grace the silver screen. Disney Villains: Delightfully Evil is not just a comprehensive catalog, but a showcase of rare concept art, story …
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By Beth Deitchman “What if I told you the reality you know is one of many?” This is the question posed to Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) by the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange, opening in theaters on November 4. Strange, a world-famous neurosurgeon, has journeyed to a mysterious enclave, Kamar-Taj, …
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By Jim Frye Marvel is making some magic. The latest film from Marvel Studios has a bit of faith, trust, and pixie… er, magic dust. Sound familiar? Fans of magical storytelling have flocked to Disney films for decades, embracing Tinker Bell, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and Mickey Mouse’s famous Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Now, the wizards at Marvel …
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On October 27, 1966, Walt Disney unveiled his plans for an “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”—or, EPCOT. Fifty years after this historic film shoot, Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Bob Gurr explore Walt’s bold vision for this “living blueprint of the future.”
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By Courtney Potter Muppet Babies Will Make Their Dreams Come True (Again!) in 2018 Fans of all things Muppet, get ready to rejoice: Disney has just begun production on a brand-new, “reimagined” Muppet Babies! The CG-animated series—which will chronicle the playroom antics of the beloved Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, and …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Trying to kill time before the World Series but striking out on ideas for things to do? As you anxiously await the start of the World Series, sit back and enjoy some classic Disney films to get you in that home run mood. D23 shares 11 of the silliest, most suspenseful, and …
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This story is excerpted from a piece originally published in the Fall 2009 issue of Disney twenty-three. If you like what you read, become a D23 Gold Member to receive the Disney twenty-three quarterly publication for more fascinating stories about all the worlds of Disney. By Ed Squair To this day, more than four decades …
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