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Musician Jon Batiste Brings Us Some Soul—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Disney and Pixar’s Soul: Hear from Jon Batiste and Watch a New Trailer! Jazz musician Jon Batiste—a Grammy® nominee known currently as the band leader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—has contributed music to the upcoming Disney and Pixar film Soul… and now, we get a sneak peek at one of …

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5 Things You Need to Know About Pixar’s Soul

On December 25, Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated feature film Soul will premiere exclusively on Disney+, introducing audiences to Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher who dreams of being a professional jazz musician. But soon after he gets his big break, a tragic misstep sends Joe to The Great Before, …

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Disney and Pixar’s Soul Concept Art

What makes you… you? That very question is the ethos behind Disney and Pixar’s  movie Soul, now in theaters. The film follows Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher with a passion for jazz. His life takes a series of unexpected turns, beginning with the chance to play with Dorothea Williams …

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Pixar Announces Its Next Animated Feature: Luca—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Pixar Reveals Next Big-Screen Adventure: Luca Fabulous news this week from our pals over at Pixar Animation Studios: Their next feature film is entitled Luca, and will be directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (La Luna) and produced by Andrea Warren (Lava and Cars 3). Along with the announcement, Pixar shared …

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Every Way to Bring Disney Magic to Your Video Calls

By Beth Deitchman Are you feeling a little bit like Rapunzel right about now? Do you wish you could travel to an exotic locale? Well, how about Zootopia, or Monstropolis, or Hoth? Thanks to a wide array of backgrounds from Disney Channel, Walt Disney Animation Studios, National Geographic, and more, you can add excitement—not to …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Savannah Salazar Marathons, finales, and premieres! This weekend has an exciting roster of series and films from Disney+, ESPN, Freeform, and Disney XD. From magical adventures to heartwarming stories, we’ve rounded up five fantastic things for you to tune in to watch. Check it out, below! Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings—Friday, April 3, on Disney+ …

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How Pixar Created Its Own Brand of Magic in Onward

By Zach Johnson In Disney and Pixar’s Onward, opening in U.S. theaters on March 6, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to find out if there’s still a little magic left in the world. Because it’s set in a suburban fantasy town—one where unicorns are vermin and dragons are pets—the magic in …

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