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  • Keanu Reeves’ Mystery role in Toy Story 4 Reportedly Revealed

    Keanu Reeves’ Mystery role in Toy Story 4 Reportedly Revealed

    Late last year it was revealed that a new toy was coming to the toy box and that Keanu Reeves has a mystery role in the upcoming Toy Story 4. Now it appears that mystery role may have been revealed.

    Co-star Tim Allen shared the news on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and though he was cryptic about it, he hinted that it’s a toy with an intense personality. That lead many fans to speculated that it could be a John Wick inspired toy and it turns out that those predictions weren’t far off.

    Reeves is reportedly playing Duke Kaboom, who “hails from a place where discontinued toys are sent,” according to new details published by Observer. Porcelein shepherdess Bo Peep (Annie Potts), the one time girlfriend of sheriff cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks) before she fell victim to a yard sale, turns to Duke for help after her sheep have been taken from her.

    “They really will surprise you with the toys they came up with,” Allen said. “Characters came back, new guys in it that are great. Keanu Reeves has got a great part.”

    The role represents a big departure for Reeves. Despite a long and illustrious career — he made his breakthrough performance in River’s Edge in 1986 — Reeves has never had a voice role in an big-studio animated feature film.

    Toy Story 4 hits theaters on June 21, 2019.

  • Breaking: Anne Hathaway Confirms ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ is in the Works

    Breaking: Anne Hathaway Confirms ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ is in the Works

    Anne Hathaway revealed Thursday on “Watch What Happens Live” that a third installment of the 2001 Disney hit is in the works.

    It has been 18 years since we witnessed Mia Thermopolis’ journey from rags to royalty.

    “There is a script for the third movie. I want to do it, Julie wants to do it. Deborah Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it,” Hathaway informed host Andy Cohen.

    Based on the books by Meg Cabot, the first “Princess Diaries” from 2001 was about an American teenager who finds out she is heir to a European throne is based on Meg Cabot’s young adult novel of the same name.

    While the key parties are excited for Princess Mia to return to her throne in Genovia, Hathaway, 36, cautioned fans that it wouldn’t be in the near future.

    “It’s just we don’t want to unless it’s perfect because we love it just as much as you guys love it,” the “Ocean’s 8” star said. “It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to deliver anything until it’s ready, but we’re working on it.”

  • Maleficent Float Returns To Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

    Maleficent Float Returns To Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

    As we previously reported, The Maleficent Dragon float would be returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom and it looks like the time is finally here!

    Disney has confirmed that everyone’s favorite villain, Maleficent, is returning to Magic Kingdom Park today to re-take her rightful place in the parade.

    The float was removed from the parade back in May after it burst into flames as the parade strolled through the park. The head of the dragon spits flames and apparently malfunctioned. Take a look at the video below to see the incident.

    The fire was quickly extinguished after it broke out and there were no reports of injuries.

    While she still has her same Steampunk style and signature wicked smile, the Maleficent dragon will be sporting a refreshed look, enhanced with new features designed to keep her in check while on show.

  • Disney Receives 17 Oscar Nominations, Including ‘Black Panther’ for Best Picture

    Disney Receives 17 Oscar Nominations, Including ‘Black Panther’ for Best Picture

    Nominations for the 91st Oscars were revealed Tuesday, and Disney releases earned 17 nominations in all!

    Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is Disney’s most-nominated release, with seven nods in all, including Best Picture. Mary Poppins Returns received four nominations, and Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet are both among the nominees for best Animated Feature Film.

    “Congratulations to all of our nominated films, and especially Black Panther. To see it recognized by the Academy today with seven nominations, including Best Picture, is truly an honor,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger following Tuesday’s announcement.

    The statuettes will be handed out on February 24, in a live broadcast airing on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Take a look below to see all the Disney nominees:

    BLACK PANTHER

    Black Panther was nominated in seven categories:

    • Best Picture
    • Costume Design (Ruth Carter)
    • Original Score (Ludwig Goransson)
    • Original Song (“All the Stars,” with music by Mark Spears, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and Anthony Tiffith; lyrics by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Anthony Tiffith and Solana Rowe)
    • Production Design (Production Design by Hannah Beachler and Set Decoration by Jay Hart)
    • Sound Editing (Benjamin A. Burtt and Steve Boeddeker)
    • Sound Mixing (Steve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter Devlin)

    MARY POPPINS RETURNS

    • Mary Poppins Returns was nominated for:
    • Costume Design (Sandy Powell)
    • Original Score (Marc Shaiman)
    • Production Design (Production Design by John Myhre, Set Decoration by Gordon Sim)

    RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET 

    Ralph Breaks the Internet was nominated for Animated Feature.

    INCREDIBLES 2

    Incredibles 2 was nominated for Animated Feature.

    CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

    Christopher Robin was nominated for Visual Effects.

    SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

    Alden Ehrenreich is Han Solo, Donal Glover is Lando Calrissian and Phoebe Waller-Bridge is L3-37 in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.

    Solo: A Star Wars Story was nominated for Visual Effects.

    AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

    Avengers: Infinity War

    Avengers: Infinity War was nominated for Visual Effects.

    BAO

    The Disney•Pixar short Bao was nominated for Animated Short.

    Congratulations to all of the nominees!


  • BREAKING: First Disney Skyliner Gondolas Being Installed at Disney World

    BREAKING: First Disney Skyliner Gondolas Being Installed at Disney World

    Construction on Disney’s new Skyliner gondola system is moving along rapidly and today the first gondola cable cars were were spotted being installed today Walt Disney World.

    We got a glimpse of the gondolas making their way onto Disney property back in June and now we are getting a look at exactly what these will look like while hanging on the line.

    As you can see in the photos below the gondolas are being added to the line at the International Gateway Disney Skyliner station at Epcot.

    When it’s finished, the transportation system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot.

    There is no official date, but the Disney Skyliner project is expected to be completed by fall of 2019.

  • New ‘I Lava You’ Limited Edition MagicBand Released for Valentine’s Day

    New ‘I Lava You’ Limited Edition MagicBand Released for Valentine’s Day

    You’ll blow your top when you see the new Valentine’s Day themed MagicBand! Disney has released a new Magicband featuring characters from the Pixar short film Lava at Walt Disney World.

    This Magicband has the cutest design on it. One side features Uku, the lonely volcano, and text saying “I Lava You” and the other side features Lele, Uku’s love interest, with the words “Happy Valentine’s Day 2019” written on it.

    This is the fourth Valentine’s Day band Disney has released. It is a limited edition with a size 2400 and retails for $34.99. You can find it in Disney Parks as well as shopDisney.com

    MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.

  • Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Opening Date Announced!

    Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Opening Date Announced!

    As we reported last year, a new show featuring Lightning Queen and his friends from Radiator Springs, was coming to Hollywood Studios in 2019. Yesterday, Disney announced the opening date for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy.

    Get ready to start your engines, because they’ll be racing into town on March 31, 2019!

    Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy

    This new show, located by Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, will welcome you inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing you face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. You’ll be part of the next generation of rookie racers, learning the rules of the road from Lightning’s years of experience. This will be the untold story of Lightning McQueen – as told by Lightning McQueen!

    Let us know if you’re excited for this new Cars experience in the comments and stay tuned for more information once it opens!

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  • New Purple Churro at Disneyland Is Insta-Worthy Sugary Goodness

    New Purple Churro at Disneyland Is Insta-Worthy Sugary Goodness

    As we previously reported the Purple Potion Minnie Ears are the latest trend in Disney fashion and now Disney has created an assortment of tasty Purple treats that will delight your taste buds and complement your fashion “taste,” including the new Purple Churro at Disneyland!

    Purple is “It” right now and if you love these pastry wands of fried dough coated in cinnamon, sugary goodness then go big and go purple! This fried piece of deliciousness is coated in purple sugar crystals that shimmer in the light.

    As you can see in the post below this insta-worthy snack has hit the internet and will be blowing up your social media feeds.

    You can find this yummy snack at the Critter Country Churro Cart and it will only cost you $5.25.

    Whatsmore, “because Australia is a small place, turns out I know a guy who knows a guy who is chums with Chris Hemsworth. I think they called him tonight on my behalf,” Alexander revealed.

    Alexander suffers from a rare genetic disease called fancomi anemia. He inherited the disease that severely affects the production of bone marrow.