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First Look: Disney Reveals First ‘Captain Marvel’ Trailer

Disney debuted the first trailer of Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” earlier today during the Oscar winner’s appearance on “Good Morning America.”

The footage opens up with Carol Danvers in her Starforce uniform crash landing in a Blockbuster, pulling S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury into a world of possibility. Fury tells Danvers he was “ready to hang it up until I met you today.” What does Carol’s arrival mean for S.H.I.E.L.D. and Earth, at large? From the looks of it, a war between the Kree and the Skrulls.

Danvers reveals she’s not entirely sure what her connection to Earth is; however, she has memories and flashes of her previous life as a child, a cadet, an Air Force pilot. What makes a hero? The powerful montage of witnessing Danvers getting right back up again every time she falls gives viewers a glimpse of who Carol Danvers has always been. Take a look at the full trailer below!

We’re 170 days away from cosmic hero Carol Danvers’ Marvel Cinematic Universe debut when “Captain Marvel” lands in theaters next year, March 8, 2019. If the trailer is any indication, we’re in for a mighty blockbuster full of space invasions, big car chases, and seeing our lead go full binary!

September 18, 2018
NEW ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Trailer Just Released and It’s Practically Perfect In Every Way

It must be a Jolly Holiday today, because Disney has just drop a new trailer for Mary Poppins Returns and it is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! More than five decades after Julie Andrews won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the original Mary Poppins, a follow-up sequel is finally here!

The footage opens with Mary descending from the clouds and visiting the grown-up Banks kids. Michael marvels, “You seem hardly to have aged at all.” Aghast, Mary replies, “Really? One never discusses a woman’s age, Michael. Would have hoped I taught you better.”

“Mary Poppins Returns” picks up 25 years after the events of the first film, during the mid-1930s in London. But by now Michael is all grown up with a wife and three children who are all living in his parents’ old house on No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Take a look at the trailer below:

This new trailer dives fully into the sequel’s plot and offers a sneak peek of its various musical numbers. There’s also a gorgeous animated sequence in the style of the original film, and what sounds like a delightfully questionable Cockney accent from Miranda. It wouldn’t be a Mary Poppins movie without one.

“Mary Poppins Returns” stars: Emily Blunt as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure; Lin-Manuel Miranda as her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London; Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; and Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen.

The film also introduces three new Banks’ children played by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and newcomer Joel Dawson. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books. In addition to Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury, the film also sees the return of Dick Van Dyke, playing the son of Mr. Dawes, a character he portrayed in the original movie. Van Dyke is the only actor from the first film who’s reprising a role in the sequel

The film is directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay by David Magee and screen story by Magee & Marshall & John DeLuca based upon The Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are Marshall, DeLuca and Marc Platt with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer and the music is by Marc Shaiman with songs by Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Mary Poppins Returns will hit theaters Christmas 2018.

September 17, 2018
5 Disney Princess Movies Are Returning To The Big Screen At AMC Theaters This Fall
Beginning Sept. 15, AMC Theatres is partnering with Disney to bring five beloved Disney princess films back to select theaters as part of the “Dream Big, Princess” marathon.

Disney and AMC Theatres invite you to be their guest, see the light, make a man out of yourself, and more.

Dust off your tiara for some nostalgic movie-viewing: The five films are the animated Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, and Brave. Each film will screen multiple times over the course of a week (14 showtimes per week at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. every day), concluding with Brave on Oct. 19.

Big adventures call for a big screen and now you can sit back at AMC theaters and immerse yourselves in some of your favorite live-action and animated Disney Princess films! Clear your schedule because these are all the wonderful Disney Princesses we get to see in theaters again, along with their opening dates:
- BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017) – September 14, 2018
- THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (2009) – September 21, 2018
- TANGLED (2010) – September 28, 2018
- MOANA (2016) – October 5, 2018
- CINDERELLA (2015) – October 12, 2018
Special screenings will also take place at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, with a special encore screening of Moana included in the marathon lineup.

Tickets are available beginning Aug. 4.
September 14, 2018
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Getting 25th Anniversary Live Show at Hollywood Bowl

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year and in honor of the occasion the Hollywood Bowl will host a special two-night concert.

The show will feature two performances led by Danny Elfman and as well as other cast members and guest artists.

Elfman will reprise his role as Jack Skellington along with Catherine O’Hara and Ken Page as Sally and Oogie Boogie. The live show will include living scenery projected onto the facade of the Hollywood Bowl in what is being touted as a “fully immersive digital” visual.

The concert also invites audience members to participate in a costume contest. “Tim Burton-inspired costumes are encouraged,” according to a release. You’ll also find a “Halloween Town” experience that includes photo opportunities and trick-or-treating stations.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. via all Ticketmaster outlets, with a special American Express presale starting Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. and ending Sept. 7 at 10 p.m.

September 5, 2018
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Poses With An Anaconda On The Set Of ‘Disney’s Jungle Cruise’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a new friend while filming on the set of the upcoming “Jungle Cruise” movie. The wrestling super star turned actor took to Instagram yesterday to share a photo of himself holding an anaconda with the hugest smile on his face.

“On set of our DISNEY’S JUNGLE CRUISE and I made friends with a big ‘ol hungry Anaconda. ” he said in the post.

Johnson, who appears to be having the time of his life in the Amazon, is seen alongside co-star Jack Whitehall who looks terrified as you can see in the picture below. Johnson praised Whitehall in the post, stating he “did his best to smile thru his fear of snakes.”

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 30, 2018 at 5:46am PDT

Johnson said he signed the biggest contact of his career in a video posted on social media back in May. The film is a live-action adaptation of Disneyland’s iconic theme park ride which takes guests on a guided tour through Africa’s Nile and Congo rivers to South America’s Amazon. Disney hopes to develop the film as a possible franchise much like its billion-dollar “Pirates of the Caribbean” series.

Jungle Cruise the movie takes place in the early 20th century and follows riverboat captain Frank (Johnson) as he takes a scientist (Emily Blunt) and her brother (Jack Whitehall) on a journey to find a mystical tree in South America. Edgar Ramírez and Jesse Plemons costar as a pair of villains who, naturally, want the film’s magical MacGuffin for themselves and compete with Frank in the race to find the tree first.

Jaume Collet-Serra is directing the movie based on the classic theme park attraction and “Logan” writer Michael Green penned the most recent draft of the script, rewritten from screenplay by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.

Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” is slated to hit theaters October 2019.

August 31, 2018
RUMOR: Disney’s Streaming Service May Have Finally Found a Name

Disney’s new DTC (direct to consumer) streaming service is meant to be a direct competitor with Netflix and hopefully give the company a serious foothold in the streaming market. Well now details have emerged and Disney’s upcoming streaming service may finally have a name and no it’s not “Disneyflix”.

According to Variety, Disney CEO Bob Iger has referred to the service as Disney Play. At this point it’s unclear if this will in fact be the final name for the video platform or if it’s more of a working title.

Once ties are severed with Netflix for good, Disney will be losing an estimated $300 million in annual revenue from Netflix for pay-TV rights.

Beginning in 2019, Captain Marvel and every Disney film released in theaters will no longer Netflix and instead will make their way to Disney Play. Ant-Man and the Wasp will also now be the last Marvel movie to come to Netflix.

Regardless of the final name Disney’s steaming service is set to launch sometime in 2019.

August 27, 2018
New Vault By Vans Disney Collection Celebrates 90 Years of Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an icon and over the past 90 years, he has left his mark on entertainment, pop culture, and fashion. Everyone’s favorite mouse is turning 90 this year and to celebrate this milestone, Vault by Vans and Disney have teamed up once again for a new collection that combines artists and Mickey Mouse.

The new line showcases one-of-a-kind artwork from four artists, including John Van Hamersveld, Mr. Cartoon, Geoff McFetridge, and Taka Hayashi. The designs will be featured on Vans’ OG Sk8-Hi LX, as well as a short-sleeved tee. Each artist brings their own unique interpretation of Mickey, all while celebrating the things we love about this iconic character.

With a mutual passion for California culture, renowned illustrator and graphic designer , John Van Hamersveld is continuously recognized  for his influential graphics and images that are quintessential markers of Southern California culture. Best known for his psychedelic patterns and vibrant color schemes, he is a pioneer in the worlds of art, music, and surf—blending these genres perfectly into his extensive repertoire. For this collection, Van Hamersveld produces bright, punchy graphics featuring the one and only Mickey Mouse.

Legendary tattoo artist Mark Machado, more famously known as Mister Cartoon, is a Mexican-American artist born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Mister Cartoon is recognized and sought after for his richly detailed hand-rendered style of fine line tattooing—a technique that uses diluted black ink to create shadows and depth. What sets his work apart is the textural intricacy and stunning details of his three-dimensional- appearing works. His contribution to the collection depicts a black and grey illustration of the iconic “True Original” mouse driving a vintage car.

To bring a minimalistic and surreal illustrative style to the collection, Vault by Vans and Disney worked with Geoff McFetridge, Canadian designer, illustrator, and animator based in Los Angeles. McFetridge’s work intuitively ignores creative boundaries and spans a broad range of art media. The versatility and simplicity in his work is balanced by the use of elegant line drawings and paintings. His design captures Mickey Mouse in a unique pattern, highlighting his iconic colors – black, red and yellow.

Vault by Vans mainstay, Taka Hayashi, completes the collection with his commitment to detailed craftsmanship and unique design approach. Hayashi’s design features an unexpected hit of pink, conveying a Mickey Mouse inspired hot air balloon.

The Disney x Vans collaboration retails from $78 to $100 and launches globally on August 25, 2018 at select Vault by Vans accounts. Learn more about this special project at vans.com/vault.

August 25, 2018
Disney Offers Free Tuition For 80,000 Hourly Workers

The Walt Disney Co. is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree, finish a high school diploma or learn a new skill, the entertainment giant said Wednesday.

As many as 80,000 hourly workers in the United States could be eligible for the program, which pays upfront tuition for employees taking online classes starting this fall.

Disney initially will invest $50 million into the “Disney Aspire” program and up to $25 million a year after that, the company said.

“We can’t wait to see what paths our cast members take with Disney Aspire,” the company said in a blog post.

Disney joins other large corporations that have begun paying tuition for workers in a job market with historically low unemployment. In May, Walmart said it will offer workers the chance to get a college degree at three universities with online programs.

Starbucks partnered with Arizona State University to offer tuition coverage for U.S. workers earning a bachelor’s degree.

Disney is rolling out its program in phases, with the first limited to online classes. In-classroom courses could be added if there’s demand for them, a spokeswoman said.

Disney’s program is being administered by Guild Education, the same Denver-based firm operating Walmart’s program.

August 23, 2018
‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ To Honor Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary

Everyone’s favorite mouse is celebrating his 90th birthday this year and the celebrations are ubiquitous. Today, Disney announced that ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition,’ an interactive art exhibit, will open in New York in honor of the 90^th anniversary of Mickey Mouse.

The 16,000-square-foot interactive experience will feature original work from renowned and emerging contemporary artists. Before the official opening in November, three artists will preview their installations in three pop-up locations across the country. The installations pay tribute to three iconic pieces of Mickey Mouse merchandise that have withstood the test of time – the Mickey Mouse watch, tee-shirt, and plush.

In this exhibit you’ll be able to walk through the evolution of reimagined Mickey moments, from his Steamboat Willie days to the icon we know today. To begin the 90-day countdown, new brand and product collaborations spanning fashion, food, consumer electronics, toys, accessories and more are now available worldwide.

This magical exhibit will be curated by designer Darren Romanelli and will showcase the talents of many contemporary artists including Kenny Scharf, Amanda Ross-Ho, and Shinique Smith. Before the grand opening in November, these talented artists are giving us a little taste of what’s in store! Scharf, Ross-Ho, and Smith will preview their installations in three pop-up locations across the country, each of which pay tribute to iconic Mickey Mouse merch through the ages.

“As Walt said, ‘I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse.’ From ‘The True Original Exhibition’ to a year-long celebration in our parks around the world, we are honoring the deep connection that families and fans have made with Mickey and Minnie Mouse for nearly a century.” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks.

“Mickey: The True Original Exhibition” runs from November 8, 2018 through February 10, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 60 10th Avenue, New York.

August 20, 2018
Disney Drops Trailer for ‘The Force Awakens’ Prequel Series ‘Star Wars Resistance’

Friday, we got our first look at Star Wars Resistance, the new anime-inspired animated series, and a promise of more to come when the series debuts on Sunday, October 7th at 10 p.m. EST on Disney Channel, DisneyNOW, and Disney Channel VOD, with subsequent airings on Disney XD.

The trailer comes complete with familiar faces like Poe Dameron and everyone’s happily-beeping buddy, BB-8; a glimpse at the new cast of characters including Kazuda Xiono, the young pilot recruited by the Resistance; and an introduction to the Colossus, a massive refueling platform on an outer rim ocean planet. The series, set prior to the events in The Force Awakens, also welcomes Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie to the voice cast, reprising their roles as Poe and Captain Phasma, respectively.

See the trailer for yourself below:

We’re also thrilled to bring you intel on the first episode! In the one-hour premiere “The Recruit,” Poe and BB-8 assign Kaz to the Colossus, where he meets a cast of colorful new aliens, droids and creatures. While undercover to spy on the growing threat of the First Order, Kaz works as a mechanic and lives with Poe’s old friend Yeager — a veteran pilot who operates a starship repair shop run by his crew: Tam, Neeku and a battered old astromech called Bucket.

“Can you imagine what it’s like to be an ace pilot?” Kaz asks.

This fall, imagine no more. Welcome to the Resistance!

August 19, 2018