By Nicole Nalty “It’s tool time!” On September 17, 1991, Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor and his family made their small-screen debut when the new comedy Home Improvement joined ABC’s primetime lineup. Celebrating 25 years of tools, Tim, and “euuuh!”, D23 has rounded up a few fun facts about the classic sitcom. A Historic Home …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Freeform prepares to cast a spell on you with its 18th annual 13 Nights of Halloween celebration, running from Wednesday, October 19, 2016 through Monday, October 31, 2016. The chilling countdown to Halloween starts with a night of classics and The Nightmare Before Christmas and the network television premiere of R.L. Stine’s …
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By Greg Ehrbar As Walt Disney Records celebrates its 60th anniversary, there are literally hundreds (or thousands!) of Disney sounds that could easily fill dozens of Top Ten lists. Rather than a “best of” or “all-time favorite” list, these are great albums selected for their impact on popular culture, the entertainment industry, and The Walt …
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By Nicole Nalty One of our favorite things about visiting a Disney theme park is how immersed we feel in each land. Disneyland’s Frontierland takes us back to the Wild West, but just a few feet away, you’re in the wilds of the jungle in Adventureland! Themed horticulture, area music, and décor deeper develop the …
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It’s St. Patrick’s Day, when all of us have a little bit of the “luck o’ the Irish”! Named for the patron saint of Ireland, the holiday was made official in the early 17th century; here in the United States, it’s seen as a celebration of Irish (and Irish-American) culture, and features numerous parades… not …
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Since Pluto made his debut as Mickey Mouse’s loyal canine companion in the 1931 cartoon short The Moose Hunt, pets have held a special place in Disney history. They’re often the best kind of sidekick: a true-blue friend that’s ready for adventure. And they come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and species—from dogs, rodents, …
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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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Buzz and Woody. Dory. Merida. Joy and Sadness. They’re some of the most iconic characters in Disney•Pixar (not to mention animation) history, and they’re known the world over. As we celebrate the amazing 30-year history of Pixar Animation Studios, we thought we’d take a moment to praise some of our favorite supporting characters from Pixar’s …
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“We screamed and yelled,” recalls John Lasseter upon hearing that Pixar films had received a spectacular three Academy Award® nominations last week—including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Screenplay for Inside Out and Best Animated Short Film for Sanjay’s Super Team. “It’s a little tradition—I always get up and watch it live,” explains Lasseter of …
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Tune in to holiday programming all month long! Check out the Holiday Schedule below for a must-watch list of movies, holiday episode specials, and more shows to get you in the spirit from ABC, ABC Family, and Disney Channel. Tuesday, December 1 7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Preacher’s Wife 11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney’s A …
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