In the 10 years since John Lasseter and Ed Catmull took over the reins of what is now Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney has enjoyed incredible creative and box office success with such films as Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, and, of course, Frozen. The spring 2016 issue of Disney twenty-three looks at the …
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Gravity Falls creator and executive producer Alex Hirsch surprised fans in late 2015 when he announced the series would solve its final riddles in early 2016 after two stellar seasons—and sadly, that finale is upon us. Over two jam-packed seasons, the show has followed 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines as they spend a summer …
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s also a time to celebrate the love that surrounds us every day—between parents and children; between brothers and sisters; and between the best of friends. We took a look through Disney past and present to find 14 examples of friends and families that truly care for one another. …
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You can hardly miss Sandy Powell. Not just for her fiery red hair and cool disposition, but also for her avant-garde and elaborate sartorial vision that’s fit for royalty, old Hollywood, and just about any other time period you can imagine. The three-time Oscar® winner has been a force to be reckoned with when it …
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On Friday, April 8, a group of D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to Lunch with a Disney Legend: Don Iwerks at the Disney Studio lot in Burbank. During the intimate luncheon, guests will have the opportunity to talk with Don about his 35-year Disney career, which included the development of innovative cinematography …
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In 1986 John Lasseter made a decision that would not only forever change his life, but also the face of animation. He was working at Lucasfilm in the Computer Graphics Group when owner George Lucas decided to sell the division to Steve Jobs. He was given a choice, stay with Lucasfilm and work at Lucas’ …
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Shakira Shakes Up Zootopia with “Try Everything” We’re just a few weeks away from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hilarious and heartfelt Zootopia swinging into theaters around the country… and to celebrate, international superstar Shakira recently helped debut some new scenes, plus a clip of her new song for the film, “Try Everything”—written by acclaimed singer-songwriter …
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By Charles Solomon January 25 marks the 55th anniversary of the premiere of One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The first animated feature to earn more than $10 million on its initial release, Dalmatians has remained a favorite with audiences, critics, and artists since 1961. Disney Legend/animator Andreas Deja summed up the film’s appeal: “It’s the …
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It’s the middle of January, a month named after Janus—the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. It’s a time to reflect on the previous year, and to daydream about the fun yet to come in 2016. These particular 31 days got us to thinking: How has Disney kicked off the new year, cinematically speaking, throughout …
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The envelope, please! Nominations for the 88th Oscars® were announced at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, this morning, and Disney releases received 15 nominations, including five for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, two for Disney•Pixar’s animated feature Inside Out, and six for the Disney-released Bridge …
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One Last Adventure for Disney XD’s Gravity Falls Take note, Falls fans! Disney’s Emmy® Award-winning animated series Gravity Falls will chronicle its last amazing, hilarious adventure when the highly anticipated one-hour finale airs Monday, February 15 (at 7 p.m. ET/PT), on Disney XD. In the episode, “Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back The Falls,” Ford (voice of …
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Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday at Disneyland Park Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke turned 90 years young on Sunday, December 13—and he celebrated at the Happiest Place on Earth, of course! Thousands of guests lined up on Disneyland Park’s Main Street, U.S.A., and sang “Happy Birthday” to Van Dyke as he rode by in …
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens jumped into hyperspace this week, taking over all three of Hollywood Boulevard’s storied theaters—the TLC Chinese Theatre, the El Capitan Theatre, and the Dolby Theatre—in one of the biggest red-carpet premieres ever. Director J.J. Abrams was joined by a galaxy of Hollywood’s brightest stars, including the entire cast of The …
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Like the song goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” And this weekend there’s truly no place like your comfy couch on Saturday and Sunday evenings with your TV tuned to ABC. On Saturday, December 12, tune in to the network’s broadcast of The Wonderful World of Disney Presented by Target Brings You …
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By Steven Vagnini As D23 celebrates the tenth anniversary of Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros—which opened April 6, 2007, in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot—we commemorate the grand return of three beloved Audio-Animatronics® feathered friends on December 4, 2015… After 35 years on world tour, three historic Audio-Animatronics® figures have returned home to …
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Following an outstanding first day of presentations, D23 EXPO Japan 2015 continued to surprise and delight fans at the Tokyo Disney Resort throughout the weekend. Saturday was full of excitement, as Tokyo Disney Resort’s presentation packed the Maihama Amphitheatre—not once, but twice. Kyoichiro Uenishi, representative director, president and COO of Oriental Land Company, opened the …
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