Alan Menken

Disney Legend Alan Menken on Making New Musical Magic in Aladdin

By Beth Deitchman The music of Aladdin has captivated us since the animated classic first took us to “A Whole New World” some 27 years ago. Now Disney’s new live-action reimagining of the film has us singing a new tune—and hearing the beloved tunes from the original in an entirely new light. For the vibrant …

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Aladdin Press events around the world

The Cast of Aladdin Takes A Magic Carpet Ride Around the World

By Jocelyn Buhlman Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie, and Alan Menken took a #MagicCarpetTour around the world to celebrate the release of Aladdin on May 24. Missed a moment from their world travels? Don’t call on a Genie to grant your wish—we’ve got every magical moment from their trip around the globe …

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Aladdin

9 Things We Learned From the Aladdin Press Conference

By Zach Johnson D23 didn’t need to travel to Agrabah to learn all about The Walt Disney Studios’ live-action adventure Aladdin. In fact, the cast and crew rolled out the magic carpet here in Los Angeles Sunday, where co-stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Nasim Pedrad, and Navid Negahban joined director Guy Ritchie, composer …

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Star Light, Star Bright: Our Top 7 Disney Wishes

By Karina Schink In honor of the live-action Aladdin premiering on May 24, we’re taking a look back at one of the hallmarks of a great Disney movie: wishes. Wishes have popped up in some Disney greats, from the classics to the new favorites. So, in preparation for a Diamond in the Rough getting his …

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May the 4th at Disneyland

Disneyland Celebrates May the 4th—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter See how you can feel the Force this weekend at Disneyland Resort, and catch up with Disney Channel favorites… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! May the 4th Brings the Force to Disneyland Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We can’t believe there are …

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New The Lion King Trailer Roars to Life—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter See Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa in all-new action, and get a first look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Join the Circle of Life with Brand-New The Lion King Trailer Ready to revisit the Pride Lands? We’re positively …

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You Can’t Miss These Thrilling New Trailers—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter This Brand-New Avengers: Endgame Trailer is Everything We Needed Today… You know it’s gonna be a good day when you can catch a new glimpse at some of the world’s greatest Super Heroes. Yes, we were just gifted with a brand-new trailer for Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios’ sure-to-be-monumental conclusion to a whopping …

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