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  • Oh My Disney Dashing Prince Collection Debuts on shopDisney

    Oh My Disney Dashing Prince Collection Debuts on shopDisney

    To kick off 2019, Oh My Disney has the most charming new collection! Monday, Disney released the new Oh My Disney Dashing Collection on shopDisney.com and it is so dreamy!

    This collection stars some of your favorite (and most swoon-worthy) Disney princes and heroes, and you’re going to want to rock each and every single one of these items at school, at work, at the coffee shop, and pretty much everywhere. Take a look below at all of the delightful items in this collection.

    PURSES

    These princely purses by Danielle Nicole are a head above the rest. We think you’re going to love these, whether you’re a big Prince Eric fan, Aladdin fan, or a Flynn Rider fan.

    PILLOWCASES

    We have been dreaming about these pillowcases ever since we first saw them, and now we will be dreaming on them for the foreseeable future. Aladdin and Prince Eric pillows await.

    ENAMEL PINS

    There’s no better way to show off your interests proudly than with the perfect enamel pin (or in this case, make that eight enamel pins!). These two Disney prince pin sets are absolutely wonderful, and can be found here and here!

    STATIONERY

    If the mere sight of a Disney prince inspires you to write the next great American novel (or just pour all your feelings out onto the page), then these Disney prince notebooks and Disney prince postcards are just for you.

    Or perhaps you prefer a daily reminder of these dashing gentlemen? Look no further than this Disney prince calendar, which you can put up at your desk or in your locker, and countdown the days til you meet your Prince Charming.

    APPAREL

    We already see ourselves lounging in this heather gray sweatshirt with a black print 24/7! Camouflage yourself in comfort by wearing the sweatshirt and draping yourself in a matching blanket.

    Don’t think we forgot about spirit jerseys! This “Royal Crush” spirit jersey in pink is about to be the reigning spirit jersey in our closets, along with this Prince Eric tee that looks like the cover of our ideal magazine.

    Flynn Rider fans can hop on over to shopDisney to check out an additional tee featuring the man with the smolder himself! Plus, a cozy pair of boxer shorts featuring all of our dashing dudes and a Prince Eric picture frame await.

    Everything in this collection is so royally good. What is your favorite item?

  • ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ is Disney’s Latest Live-Action Remake

    ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ is Disney’s Latest Live-Action Remake

    Disney has been turning out live-action remakes like a machine and now it looks like the next movie to get the live-action treatment is Disney’s 1996 animated classic “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.”

    While no casting news has been officially announced, it is rumored that co-producer Josh Gad—who played Lefou in the “Beauty and the Beast” remake—will play the titular hunchback.

    Disney announced on Wednesday that Tony award winning playwright David Henry Hwang has been set by Disney to write Hunchback, a live-action musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz will write the music. Mandeville is producing along with Gad.

    Mandeville founder David Hoberman, had tried to bring The Hunchback of Notre Dame to Hollywood for over 30 years, starting when he was Disney film president, According to Deadline.

    The project would follow Disney’s proved winning model of remaking its animated hits, but “Hunchback” is not currently a priority for the studio, which is gearing up for the release of “Aladdin,” “The Lion King,” “Dumbo” and has “Lady and the Tramp” and “Mulan” lined up.

  • New Trailer for “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Introduces Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio

    New Trailer for “Spider-Man: Far from Home” Introduces Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio

    Tuesday, Marvel dropped the first teaser trailer for “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and introduced Jake Gyllenhaal into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain “Mysterio.”

    Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker in the next chapter of the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” series! In “Far From Home” our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter’s plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent!

    Take a look at the trailer below, which gives you an idea of just why the film is titled Far From Home, along with more of what to expect in the film, including appearances from a couple of notable familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! 

    “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” is directed by “Spider-Man: Homcoming” filmmaker Jon Watts and is written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The film follows up on “Homcoming,” which earned more than $880 million globally. “Far From Home” opens July 5, 2019, two months after “Avengers: Endgame.”

  • New 2019 Rock the Dots Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks

    New 2019 Rock the Dots Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks

    New Minnie Mouse Rock the Dots Merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World and it is too cute! Whether you like the classic dots or colorful dots, the new “Rock the Dots” collection will certainly grab your attention and with National Polka Day coming up on January 22nd, you’ll definitely want to be rocking the dots.

    We were able to get a few pictures of the items released and we just had to share! They are so playful and fun that I can’t decide which I like best. Take a look below at some of these fabulous items.

    Rock the Dots spirit jersey
    Rock the Dots spirit jersey

    You can rock the dots with this Spirit Jersey. It has colorful dots and a glittery “D” on the front.

    The Minnie Mouse Ears are super cute and come complete with dots and a pink sequined bow.

    There’s a new polka-dotted Loungefly backpack for this special celebration and it’s both stylish and functional.

    You’ll also find a handbag covered with these vibrant dots and it even has a giant fluffy dot attached to it.

    Check out this new clutch which comes complete with ears, a bow and of course polka dots!

    So many exciting new items and I’m sure more are to come, so keep a lookout. Let us know which items you liked best!

  • Disney Purchases More Land in Osceola County for $11 Million

    Disney Purchases More Land in Osceola County for $11 Million

    The Walt Disney Company is expanding its recent purchase of land in Osceola County, FL. The company has now acquired another 1,500 acres of property for $11 million.

    The land borders the previously purchased BK Ranch, located on Old Tampa Highway west of the Poinciana SunRail station. According to the GrowthSpotter, Disney paid $23 million in mid-December for the 965 acres of land southeast of Celebration back in mid December.

    Jerry McGratty, owner of Westhampton Realty and the court-appointed receiver for the property, said Disney was primarily interested in using the land for water management needs and conservation.

    Although the previous purchase of the BK Ranch had been envisioned as a community with homes and commercial space similar to Celebration, McGratty told GrowthSpottter, “I do not believe they will ever develop it.”

    The land was purchased just after the start of the new year from the family of cattle rancher Oren Brown, who refused to sell land to Disney for the original theme park. GrowthSpotter reports that Disney has been trying to purchase the land for more than 50 years.

  • Mickey Ice Cream Bars are Coming to Stores Near You

    Mickey Ice Cream Bars are Coming to Stores Near You

    You will soon be able to bring one of Disney’s most popular park treats home. Thanks to Nestle, Mickey Ice Cream Bars will be coming to grocery stores near you!

    It’s all part of the Mickey “The True Original” 90 Years of Magic campaign and this park and cruise favorite will hit store freezers in February 2019, but they will only be available for a limited time.

    These Mickey Ice Cream Bars are reported to be slightly smaller than the originals found in the parks and on Disney cruise ships. Six bars come in each box as you can see in the picture below.

    The Disney “must-have” treats will be available in select stores across the country.

    The boxes are already starting to show up on the websites of Kroger owned grocery chains, including Kroger named stores, Dillions, Ralphs, and Frys.

  • New Mary Poppins Returns Dooney & Bourke are Practically Perfect

    New Mary Poppins Returns Dooney & Bourke are Practically Perfect

    Spit spot! “Mary Poppins Returns” is off to a magical start, earning $4.8 million from 3,900 theaters on its first day of release and of course a movie of this magnitude is going to come with lots of merch. Dooney & Bourke has released a new “Mary Poppins Returns” collection and it is practically perfect in every way!

    These new Dooney and Bourke prints are perfect for taking a stroll down Cherry Tree Lane. Cue the music, and dance your way over to Disney Clothiers, Ltd. to pick up your favorite style. Take a look below at the new collection.

    Mary Poppins Returns Satchel by Dooney & Bourke – $268.00

    Show your whimsical, magical side with this charming satchel by Dooney & Bourke. Inspired by Disney’s live action Mary Poppins Returns, it features an allover pattern of penguins and umbrellas.

    Mary Poppins Returns Tote by Dooney & Bourke – $298.00

    “Magic Fills the Air” when you use this whimsical tote bag by Dooney & Bourke. Inspired by Disney’s live action, Mary Poppins Returns, it features leather accents and plenty of pockets for your essentials.

    Mary Poppins Returns Wallet by Dooney & Bourke – $158.00

    This whimsical wallet is inspired by Mary Poppins Returns, it features four penguins on one side and the iconic bird-handled umbrella on the other.

  • The Dark Crystal Prequel Reveals All-Star Voice Cast Including Mark Hamill, Simon Pegg, Keegan-Michael Key

    The Dark Crystal Prequel Reveals All-Star Voice Cast Including Mark Hamill, Simon Pegg, Keegan-Michael Key

    A series based on Jim Henson’s 1982 film “The Dark Crystal” is in the works, and now Netflix has revealed the series’ impressive voice cast along with a few stunning pictures of the three main Gelflings that the show is centered around.

    Taron Egerton (the Kingsman films), Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) have been set as respective Gefling heroes Rian, Brea and Deet, and other actors including Mark Hamil, Keegan-Michael Key, Helena Bonham-Carter, Toby Jones, Alicia Vikander, Simon Pegg, Andy Samberg also lend their voices to the film.

    • The Dark Crystal
    • The Dark Crystal
    • The Dark Crystal

    A beloved classic from the 80s marks its return as Netflix will bring The Jim Henson Company’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance exclusively to members around the world. The 10-episode fantasy adventure series is a prequel to the groundbreaking 1982 fan favorite The Dark Crystal, and takes place many years before the events of the film. The series will be shot in the U.K., and will star an ensemble of fantastical, state-of-the-art creatures created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and Brian Froud, the original feature’s conceptual designer.

    The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.

    Feature film director Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk) will executive produce the series and direct. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will be a Netflix original series produced by The Jim Henson Company and executive produced by Letterier, Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford. Longtime Henson collaborator Rita Peruggi will serve as producer and Henson’s Blanca Lista will serve as a co-executive producer. Leading the writing are co-executive producers Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (Life in a Year), and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost, The 100).

    “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will combine the art of puppetry perfected by The Jim Henson Company, with Louis’ vision, powerful storytelling and a mix of cutting-edge digital imagery and visual effects,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “I can’t wait for families around the world to see how we bring these unique characters to life.”

    “Louis Leterrier is passionate about the world of The Dark Crystal and has an incredible creative vision for the series. He brings this passion to every facet of the production as he leads the talented team of artists and writers that are bringing this entire universe to life,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “Netflix has a deep respect for my father’s original work and the many people it inspired. They are the perfect partners to create this next epic chapter in The Dark Crystal story for new fans and the loyal fans who have waited so long for more adventures from this world.”

  • Petition Calls for Disney to Drop ‘Hakuna Matata’ Trademark

    Petition Calls for Disney to Drop ‘Hakuna Matata’ Trademark

    A petition started online is calling for Disney to let go of its trademark of the Swahili phrase “Hakuna Matata.”

    The petition was started by Zimbabwean activist Shelton Mpala and states that “Disney can’t be allowed to trademark something that it didn’t invent.” It has already received more than 100,000 signatures.

    The phrase roughly translates to “no problems” or “no worries” and is a common expression in parts of eastern and southern Africa. It is best known as a song in Disney’s 1994 hit movie “The Lion King” and according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the company trademarked the expression the same year.

    In an interview withh CNN, Mpala says he started the petition “to draw attention to the appropriation of African culture and the importance of protecting our heritage, identity and culture from being exploited for financial gain by third parties.”

    “This plundered artwork serves to enrich or benefit these museums and corporations and not the creators or people it’s derived from,” Mpala said.

    Liz Lenjo, a Kenyan intellectual property and entertainment lawyer, disagrees with the petition. Lenjo said Disney “has not stolen anything” and the outrage over the trademark is misplaced. The blame should go to social media for “blowing things out of proportion” Lenjo said.

    “The use of ‘Hakuna Matata’ by Disney does not take away the value of the language,” Lenjo says. “East Africans or whoever speaks Swahili worldwide are not restricted from using the phrase.

    “She added: “The conversation on the internet has been blowing up because of a misconception and misunderstanding around intellectual property law, the ethos behind intellectual property law and the various regimes of protection.”

    Disney has not responded to the petition. A remake of the “The Lion King” is due for release in 2019.

  • First Look: Will Smith as Genie in Disney’s Aladdin Remake

    First Look: Will Smith as Genie in Disney’s Aladdin Remake

    The genie is now truly out of the bottle.  EW released thier newest issue today giving us a look at Will Smith as the beloved genie along with the rest of the cast of Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin”.

    A first look at Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is showing us a whole new world! The cover features Naomi Scott as Jasmine, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, and Will Smith as Genie.

    Guy Ritchie is directung the film, and told EW about his fresh take on the adaptation from his past directing experience.