A date has been set for the Marvel-Phineas and Ferb crossover. The premiere will take place Aug. 16, 2013 at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel.In "Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel," Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and Hulk stand powerless after being struck by Dr. Doofenshmirtz's power-draining "inator." Once the Marvel Super Villains - Red Skull, Whiplash, Venom and M.O.D.O.K. - find out that Dr. Doofenshmirtz is responsible for robbing the Super Heroes of their powers, they seek him out and together create mayhem in Danville. Meanwhile, Phineas and Ferb...
Sunday, 30 June 2013
LEGO Lone Ranger setDisney has unveiled a number of product tie-ins to the "The Lone Ranger" being released July 3, 2013 including action figures, apparel, construction sets, role play items, designer accessories and hand-crafted leather goods."We have assembled a unique collection of products that allow fans to experience the film's adventure and fun, through traditional role play and handsomely crafted one-of-a-kind pieces," Jonathan Symington,...
Marvel has announced Sept. 24, 2013 as the release date for "Iron Man 3" on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and digital.It will also be available starting Sept. 3 on HD Digital and HD Digital 3D, according to the Marvel website. The movie stars Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley. The movie is directed by Shane Black. The screenplay was written...
Saturday, 29 June 2013
To commemorate its 60th anniversary Walt Disney Imagineering is giving what is called an unprecedented look inside its department at the D23 Expo in August.For the first time at the D23 Expo, the Imagineering department will be showing off some of its "most historical and revered concept art from its Art Library, including Herb Ryman’s original drawing of Disneyland," according to a Disney news release.To show off the department there will be an...
You can now wake up with Donald Duck.That is, virtual Donald Duck. Disney Interactive has released an iPhone app called Wake Up with Disney featuring Donald Duck with more characters expected to be added.The app, according to the iTunes store, includes a talking alarm with Donald jumping up and down. You can also interact with Donald. Try poking him and see what reactions you get. Donald comes with two costumes, including Safari Donald and Fire...
Friday, 28 June 2013
It's a special Independence Week at both Disneyland and Disney World as the next Limited Time Magic focuses on fireworks, music and food during the Fourth of July.Disney publicity photoFIREWORKSFrom July 1 to July 7, 2013 a special fireworks display will take place in each park. A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky”will take place at the Magic Kingdom at 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.At Disneyland, the...
A new Beautifully Disney collection will debut June 29 at Disney Parks.The Unlock The Spell cosmetic collection includes three nail polishes, three lip glosses, a mini nail polish set and an eye shadow palette, according to the Disney Parks Blog.The collection is based on three princesses -- Belle, Rapunzel and Tiana.A brush set will be available for $19.95....
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Soon you will be able to see "Sofia the First" in stores near you.Sofia the First Magical Talking Doll by Mattel Disney has announced that “Sofia the First” products will be available at retailers nationwide and will include items such as her dress and amulet necklace, home décor bedding and bath accessories, apparel, and dolls. “Since the debut of 'Sofia the First' on Disney Junior last year, we have heard from parents whose children have...
Monday, 24 June 2013
A DisCinderella’s Wishing Well at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World is a place for many to make wishes by throwing in change.Now, Disney has taken that change, totaling $15,000, and donated it to the Foundation for Foster Children. The non-profit helps children living with foster families realize some of their own wishes such as access to summer camps, art classes, social activities, tutoring and even cakes on special occasions, according to a Disney...
Tokyo Disneyland will be introducing a new castle entertainment show in 2014 and new Little Mermaid musical production in 2015.“Once Upon a Time,” will use projection mapping technology on Cinderella Castle producing 3-D effects from Disney films, including Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland, according to a Tokyo Disney news release.Disney concept art of Little Mermaid ShowThe 15 minute show will also include music from the...
Sunday, 23 June 2013
The Magic Kingdom at Disney World remained the theme park with the highest attendance in the world in 2012 with Asian theme parks increasing at the largest percentage, according to 2012 Theme Park Index.Disney attractions around the world also saw an increase in attendance by 4.7 percent from 121.8 million people to 126.4 million people. Disney parks rank are the top 8 in the world.The Tokyo theme parks which suffered a huge decrease after 2011 tsunami...
Disney has announced the names of three more actors who will lend their voices for its new animated movie "Frozen."Josh Gad will provide the voice of Olaf the snowman, Santino Fontana will portray Hans and Alan Tudyk will voice the Duke of Weselton in the movie slated to be released Nov. 27, 2013, according to a Disney news release.They join actors Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Jonathan Groff in the comedy adventure about a fearless optimist Anna...
The new Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts will debut June 28 on the Disney Channel.Disney publicity photoEach cartoon short has "Mickey in a different modern setting including Santa Monica, New York, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Venice and the Alps, facing a silly situation, a quick complication and an escalation of physical and visual gags," according to a news release from the Disney Channel.Three new shorts will premiere the weekend of June 28 to June 30...
Saturday, 22 June 2013
If you've ever wanted to see what it was like to build Disneyland, this video, part of a 2011 presentation by Imagineer Tony Baxter for D23, shows it all.The video itself is a little over an hour and is mostly of full of vintage construction footage. Watch how the carousel horses are made, then the cars for Autopia, see the construction on the riverboats for the Jungle Cruise, the making of the Matterhorn, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the monorail.After the construction, Baxter takes you through opening day festivities, including the judging...
Mickey Mouse is joining Swampy and Perry with his own "Where's My...?" game for phones and tablets. "Where's My Mickey" was released this week and was inspired by Disney Television Animation’s upcoming, “Mickey Mouse” Cartoon Shorts, according to Disney Interactive. The game itself is similar to the others in the franchise., you need to move water, liquids and air through a maze to another location. In the first of five chapters in the game, “When...
Friday, 21 June 2013
"Monsters University" is expected to make at least $70 million at the box office in its debut weekend, but we have an even more impressive number to share:$1.65 million.That's how much a Pixar preview screening of the movie raised for JDRF, the leading organization dedicated to funding research into treating and ultimately curing Type 1 diabetes.The gala preview took place last weekend on Pixar's campus in Emeryville, Ca. -- already one of the...
Robert Downey, Jr. in "Iron Man 3"Robert Downey, Jr. will suit up again as Iron Man/Tony Stark in "Marvel's The Avengers 2" and "Marvel's The Avengers 3," Marvel announced this week.Downey signed only a two movie deal. So if we all were expecting an "Iron Man 4," we may have to wait.Joss Whedon is writing and directing "Marvel’s The Avengers 2” with production expected to begin March 2014 and out by May 1, 2015. is being written and directed by...
A beach dance party is coming to Typhoon Lagoon water park in Disney World this summer as part of the Limited Time Magic.From June 24 to Sept. 1 the “Teen Beach Movie: Dance Party” will feature a DJ spinning remixes of retro tunes with beach-themed games like relays on the sand, hula hoop spinning, and water balloon and beach ball tossing.The Limited Time Magic is part of the promotion for Disney new “Teen Beach Movie,” which...
Is your Pandora bracelet full? Disney might have just the thing for you: A line of interchangeable sterling silver jewelry from Kameleon was introduced this month.Think of Kameleon as a mix-and-match wardrobe of jewelry. Wearing red today? Pop a red insert -- called a "JewelPop," naturally -- into your Kameleon ring or necklace. Change your mind and you can change the insert just by gently pushing it out of the setting and popping in a replacement. (Bracelets,...
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Disney is going all out to promote Disney-Pixar's "Monster's University" by granting more than 125 licenses for more than 1,000 products.Among the collection are action figures, playsets, plush figures, apparel, accessories, home décor and publishing products. "Whether it's through the technology and innovative features in the toys and role play items or through the unique and expressive apparel and accessories, the product collection...
June is generally wedding month, but every month is wedding month in Disney World. More than 1,000 couples a year tie the knot at the Disney World Resort.There's also thousands who flock to celebrate their honeymoon. So Disney has created a honeymoon registry to help couples pay for their Disney honeymoon. That's right, in addition to asking for the plates, silverware and linens, couples can now ask for help in paying for their honeymoon experience.The...
A 25th, a 40th and 50th anniversary release specials are among the Disney DVD and Blu-ray releases coming out this summer.Here's the complete release list:June 18, 2013Austin & Ally: All The Write Moves!: There;s seven episodes from this Disney Channel TV show. Disney Lab Rats: Every Family Has Its Glitches: There's seven episodes from this television show.After finding his inventor stepdad's underground laboratory, Leo discovers...
The Walt Disney Company will discuss the fiscal third quarter 2013 financial results on Aug. 6.A live audio webcast will start at 5 p.m. EDT. Financial results will be released about 4:15 p.m. EDT, as soon as the stock market closes.The webcast can be listened to at www.disney.com/investors and according to Disney will remain on the site until Aug. ...
Friday, 14 June 2013
The Fourth of July will be a week-long celebration at Disneyland and Disney World as part of Limited Time Magic.© Steven LiebmanA float from the Main Street Electrical Parade.The week will include "Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. This new musical score is produced in a concert band style and and will take place at 9 p.m. on July 3 and 4, and 10 p.m. on July...
The D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. will include an all-star cast from Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.Stars from the Disney Channel Original Movie "Teen Beach Movie" will appear at the D23 Expo (Photo: Business Wire)The schedule includes musical performances by Bridgit Mendler and Ross Lynch.According to a Disney news release, the following is the schedule of stars making special appearances and signing...
It's a graduation celebration at Disneyland and Disney World during the next Limited Time Magic.Disney publicity photoFrom June 17 to June 23 special Mortar Board Ear Hats will be available for sale at the La Chapeau Hat Shoppe in Magic Kingdom and at the Main Street Mad Hatter in Disneyland and Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure.There will be five different color tassels the represent school colors, for $1.95 each....
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in Disney World not only gives you the opportunity to taste food from around the world, but also learn about them as well. Last year, we attended a few classes that were offered and took away some knowledge with all the calories.Disney has announced the schedule this year of all the he food events taking place between Sept. 27 and Nov. 11. They start taking reservations at 7 a.m. on Aug. 13 at 407-939-3378...
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Sophie McSheraThe assistant cook of Downton Abbey is negotiating to be a wicked stepsister in Disney's upcoming "Cinderella," according to The Hollywood Reporter.Sophie McShera would join a cast starring fellow Downton star Lily James (as Cinderella), Cate Blanchett (the wicked stepmother) Richard Madden (the prince) and Holliday Grainger (as the other stepsister).Kenneth Branagh is directing the movie about the young orphaned girl left to a...
Disney publicity potoThe next Disney Broadway show may be featuring the Muppets.Disney Theatrical Productions staged a 15-minute showcase in New York with about 85 Muppets and a handful of sets, as an experiment to see if a live show was possible, Variety reports.“It was a test of concept,” Thomas Schumacher, producer and prexy of Disney Theatrical Productions told Variety.The other possibilities being discussed by Disney for the state are versions...
Monday, 10 June 2013
Electronic Arts Inc. is developing a new Star Wars video game called Star Wars: Battlefront.This is the first official game announced under the new multi-year, multi-title licensing agreement between EA, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Disney Interactive, according to the Star Wars website.The game is being developed by creators of the critically-acclaimed Battlefield games. "The original Star Wars: Battlefront video games took fans into the Star Wars universe...
Disney is launching a new app that allows people to personalize their own pictures with their favorite Disney Channel characters.The free app is available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch in the App Store at http://AppStore.com/DisneyChannelPhotoFinish. "Photo sharing is extremely popular with the Disney Channel fan base. Fans love taking photos and then applying different filters and photo finishing techniques to express their creativity," Lauren...
Sunday, 9 June 2013
The former Hollywood estate owned by Walt Disney is up for sale for a cool $90 million, according to Forbes.Google maps view of the Disney estateThe Carolwood Drive property was purchased in 1949 and Walt soon built a barn to house a control room for a train. Outisde the half-mile track also included an overpasses, a 46-foot-long trestle and an s-shaped subterranean tunnel hidden.The property was sold in 1998 to head of the private investment...
© Steven LiebmanThe next Limited Time Magic at Disney World is in honor of the opening of the next Disney-Pixar movie "Monsters University" with a homecoming celebration.The Monsters University Homecoming will take place on June 14 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Monster of Scaremonies will spin the latest songs and run some activities. The MU cheerleaders will lead the MU Fight Song before those monsters of rock, Scare Supply, take the stage. ...
© Steven LiebmanTake some incredible photos with your dad at Disneyland this Father's Day.Mr. Incredible and Frozone will be will be available for the next Disneyland Limited Time Magic from June 10 to June 16, 2013.The superheroes Disney-Pixar's "The Incredibles" will be posing for pictures at Paradise Pier in the California Adventure. Mr. Incredible was ranked number 5 in IGN's list of the Top 10 Pixar Characte...
Thursday, 6 June 2013
The Disney Channel has released its latest trailer for the first animated TV crossover between Disney and Marvel characters. It's Phineas and Ferb meets Marvel Superheroes. The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and Spider-Man have their powers accidentally taken from them by one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz "inators." And to defeat super villains Red Skull, M.O.D.O.K., Venom and Whiplash, the super heroes team up with Phineas and Ferb, and of course, Agent...
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series kicks off this weekend in Disney World at Epcot with a slew of tribute bands on stage at the America Gardens Theatre in the World Showcase .Stayin' Alive kicks off the Sounds LikeSummer Concert SeriesBands range from tribute to the Bee Gees to U2.Here is the upcoming schedule.June 9 to 15: Stayin’ Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees June 16 to 22: Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles June 23 to 29: Mike DelGuidice...
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