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Grab your tiaras & doubloons For Disney Junior Live On Tour

Paul Perrello — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:17:00 GMT

Avast, me hearties ! Walking the plank off the television screen and into an arena near you, look for some popular Disney Junior characters to make a stop in your hometown. Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Sofia the First will be hitting the road starting this summer as Feld Entertainment announces it will stage a live production based on the top performing Disney Junior cable television programs. Feld, famous for Disney On Ice and Disney Live! extravaganzas, along with its Ringling Brothers and...(read more)

Now it's time to say good-bye: Remembering Annette Funicello (1942 - 2013)

Howard Green — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT

Annette Funicello , long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday April 8 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 70. She died peacefully from complications due to Multiple Sclerosis, a disease she battled for over 25 years. Beloved by television viewers in the 50s for her stint on Disney's original The Mickey Mouse Club, and by film buffs for her numerous roles in a series of popular teen-oriented movies in the 60s, Funicello became a pop culture icon. Copyright...(read more)

Remembering Legendary Disney film editor Norman "Stormy" Palmer (1918 - 2013)

Howard Green — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:20:00 GMT

Veteran Disney film editor Norman "Stormy" Palmer passed away this past Saturday, March 23rd at his home in Northridge, California from age-related natural causes. He was 94 years old. Palmer worked at the Walt Disney Studios for 45 years, and became closely associated with the acclaimed series of " True-Life Adventure " films. Among the popular titles in that series that he edited were " The Living Desert ," " The African Lion ," " Beaver Valley ,"...(read more)

When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

Paul Perrello — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:19:00 GMT

On the heels of last week's release of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" on Blu-ray , the internet has been buzzing like Marvin Acme's hand buzzer with rumors that Robert Zemeckis may be making plans to return to Toontown. To be specific, that this Academy Award-winning director is finally getting serious about shooting that often-talked-about and long-delayed "Roger Rabbit" sequel. Most of this talk about a return to Toontown can be traced back January 17th of this year when...(read more)

Feld Entertainment signs a Marvel-ous deal for a new super heroes arena tour

Paul Perrello — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:33:00 GMT

Stepping off the silver screen and out of the pages of comic books, look for Spider-Man , Iron Man , The Avengers and X-Men to swing into an arena in your hometown. The iconic Marvel super heroes are being tapped to star in an unprecedented new show that brings the characters to life and puts the audience right in the middle of all the spectacular action. Feld Entertainment has signed a groundbreaking agreement with Marvel Entertainment which allows the companies to produce shows featuring the super...(read more)

Hal Sparks is the leader of Disney XD's "Lab Rats" pack

Paul Perrello — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:58:00 GMT

Back for a second season on Disney XD is " Lab Rats ," the live-action, sci-fi comedy adventure series starring actor / comedian / musician Hal Sparks as Donald Davenport, the billionaire-scientist inventor who created three bionic superhuman kids. Excited to be back for a new season, Sparks calls the part, tongue-in-cheek, "the role I was born to play." Photo by Bruce Birmelin. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved "Labs Rats" was ranked as Disney XD's...(read more)

"Small World: A Fantasia" brings some Disney magic to a tragic Connecticut town

Kelly Monaghan — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:29:00 GMT

Newtown, Connecticut, was the scene of one of the most hideous mass slaughters in American history. Driving into this quaint New England town, it is impossible to miss the sad reminders of that horror, cutout angels along the roadside and tributes of sympathy from around the world in the town hall. But through January 27, 2012, that same town hall is being treated to a gentle reminder that the world can be a better place and that, yes, it is possible to have magical days. "Small World: A Fantasia"...(read more)

"Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow" adds interactive, immersive pirate fun to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Paul Perrello — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:33:00 GMT

Shiver me timbers! The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow has set sail at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Batten down the hatches as the eight-minute immersive experience is a must-see for swashbuckler fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise , whether it is the attraction in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom or the four movies starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack. However parents of very young lads and lassies might want to reconsider plans to walk the...(read more)

D23 Fanniversary rolls into the City of Brotherly Love

Paul Perrello — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:15:00 GMT

For a few hours, Philadelphia was "the happiest place on earth" for more than 200 fans of the Walt Disney Company. It was standing room only at the Rainey Auditorium at Penn Museum in University City as Disney's official fan club D23 rolled out its Fanniversary celebration welcome mat for Disney fans in the City of Brotherly Love. Upon arriving at the museum on South Street, guests were checked in by cast members of the Disney Store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and they were presented...(read more)

Master Moves Mickey is Disney's latest dancing-mouse-toy to bust a move

Paul Perrello — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:07:00 GMT

First there was Dance Star Mickey . Donny Osmond introduces Dance Star Mickey to the world back in February 2010 at the American International Toy Fair. Photo by Nancy Stadler Then came Rock Star Mickey . Gustaf Farwell plays along with Rock Star Mickey as this new interactive plaything makes his debut at the 2011 International Toy Fair. Photo by Monika Graff / UPI Now there is Master Moves Mickey , the latest version of the popular mouse that is one part original Disney plush, one part music and...(read more)

It's Christmas in late July as DreamWorks Animation acquires Classic Media's assortment of characters

Paul Perrello — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:19:00 GMT

You may have already heard that -- this November -- DreamWorks Animation is releasing " Rise of the Guardians ," an action-adventure film which stars Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Jack Frost, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman. Which would be quite enough Claus for your typical entertainment company. Copyright DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved But those folks at DWA, they're really serious about getting into the Santa business. Which is why -- just last week -- DreamWorks...(read more)

All-Star cast lends its voice to Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph"

Paul Perrello — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:28:00 GMT

Walt Disney Pictures has assembled another star-studded voice cast for its arcade-game-hopping adventure, " Wreck-It Ralph ." John C. Reilly has the title role, " 30 Rock " actor Jack McBrayer provides the voice for Fix-It Felix, Jr., while " Glee " actress Jane Lynch is cast as Sergeant Calhoun and Sarah Silverman gives voice to the character of Vanellope von Schweetz. Copyright Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved Other stars lending their vocal talents to...(read more)

DreamWorks Animation to transform unfinished Meadlowlands mall into an indoor theme park

Paul Perrello — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Don't be surprised to see a green ogre, flying dragons, fighting pandas and talking penguins in the Garden State. New Jersey could soon become the home of DreamWorks Animation first theme park. The animation studio built by former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg and music mogul David Geffen has entered into an agreement with the developer behind Mall of America to construct a unique indoor theme park in North Jersey. The American Dream at Meadowlands...(read more)

Gawrsh: Celebrating 80 Goofy Years

Paul Perrello — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:56:00 GMT

The "top dog" in the Wonderful World of Disney is celebrating his 80th birthday. One of Walt Disney's classic "Fab Five" animated characters, Goofy first stumbled onto the silver screen on May 25th, 1932 in a cartoon called " Mickey's Revue ." Originally named Dippy Dawg, the droopy-eared, buck- tooth, bespectacled, hat wearing dog, Goofy has appeared in more than 100 animated flicks and dozens of television productions including the current " Mickey Mouse...(read more)

Disneyland Paris' new "Roars of the Lion King" seems to be winning over audiences.

Jim Hill — Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:00:00 GMT

JHM guest writer Nick Stevens chimes in with a review of DLP's new stage show, which is reportedly drawing huge crowds at the Videopolis theatre....(read more)