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  • Harrison Ford to Return to Indiana Jones for Fifth and Final Movie

    Harrison Ford to Return to Indiana Jones for Fifth and Final Movie

    Harrison Ford will be putting on his fedora and cracking his whip once again as Disney has announced that Ford will be reprising his iconic role in a fifth “Indiana Jones” movie.

    Disney said on Friday that the movie would be produced by its production arm Lucasfilm and released in July 2022, and that “Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey.”

    The entertainment giant also confirmed the news in an investor presentation, tweeting the movie was currently in “pre-production,” as you can see below:

    In a 2013 interview, Harrison Ford said it was “perfectly appropriate” for him to return as the adventurer .

    “We’ve seen the character develop and grow over a period of time and it’s perfectly appropriate and OK for him to come back again with a great movie around him,” he said at the time, stressing that Indiana Jones did not have to be so action-orientated.

    Directed by James Mangold, the latest installment, slated for July 2022, will be released on Disney+.

  • Disney Confirms Live-Action ‘Beauty & the Beast’ Prequel Series in the Works

    Disney Confirms Live-Action ‘Beauty & the Beast’ Prequel Series in the Works

    During Thursday’s Disney Investor Day, the studio confirmed plans for a Beauty and the Beast prequel series on Disney+.

    The six-part musical live-action series will see Luke Evans and Josh Gad reprise their roles from Disney’s 2017 live-action big screen adaption of Beauty and the Beast.

    Gad took to Twitter shortly after the news was announced, and promised fans something fun as you can see below:

    The show will expand the world of the film, and give fans a look at the backstory behind the two antagonists before the events of the movie.

    The streaming service Disney+ is teaming with Once Upon a Time creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz as well as composer Alan Menken.

    The 2017 Beauty and the Beast film, directed by Bill Condon, grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Kevin Kline also starred.

  • New Walt Disney Statue Being Added to Epcot Transformation

    New Walt Disney Statue Being Added to Epcot Transformation

    As we previously reported, a multi-year transformation of EPCOT is underway that will reimagine the park while keeping true to the original vision and Disney has confirmed that the park is getting it’s own Walt Disney statue.

    The new Walt statue will be part of the new World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT called Dreamer’s Point.

    Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared this update about EPCOT on his Instagram as you can see below:

    “Walt said, ‘EPCOT will always be in a state of becoming…’ and it’s that spirit of potential and possibility that inspires all we are bringing to life in the transformation of EPCOT, said Riddley.

    There is indeed a massive transformation taking place at Epcot for the park’s 50th anniversary however, which includes a newly redesigned park entrance, a new Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster, a Space-Themed Restaurant, the new Play Pavilion and much more.

  • Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return As Darth Vader In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series

    Hayden Christensen Confirmed To Return As Darth Vader In Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series

    Darth Vader is returning to a galaxy far far away and Hayden Christensen is back! LucasFilm has announced that Christensen will be returning as Dark Lord of the Sith in the upcoming Kenobi series on Disney+

    The Obi-Wan series, starring Ewan McGregor begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Revenge of the Sith” and in what Kathleen Kennedy has dubbed, “the rematch of the century,” Kenobi and Vader will finally share the screen together again.

    Disney announced the news on Thursday during its Investor Day, and Star Wars’ official Twitter account tweeted out the casting as you can see below:

    “It was such an incredible journey playing Anakin Skywalker,” said Christensen. “Of course, Anakin and Obi-Wan weren’t on the greatest of terms when we last saw them… It will be interesting to see what an amazing director like Deborah Chow has in store for us all. I’m excited to work with Ewan again. It feels good to be back.”

    Also at the investor conference presentation they revealed the title and teaser video of the Cassian Andor series starring Diego Luna, Andor; the development of a series centered around Lando Calrissian; two Mandalorian spin-off series (including one centered on Rosario Dawson’s fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano); and that Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins will helm a new Star Wars feature film titled Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.

    The project has been described as a six-episode limited series that will begin filming in spring 2021.

  • Disney World Begins Digitally Inserting Masks on Ride Photos

    Disney World Begins Digitally Inserting Masks on Ride Photos

    Walt Disney World is reportedly digitally inserting masks on park guests who take their masks off on rides.

    Prior to this, the park would not provide parkgoers access to ride photos in which masks were not in place properly, meaning anyone else on the same ride would be affected by the actions of anyone not wearing their masks properly.

    The practice can be seen in a photo from the Dinosaur ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, according to a guest who posted the photo to the Facebook group Disney World Junkies. Take a look below:

    Photo: Tony Townsend

    In the photo a passenger can be seen in the back row of the ride vehicle with an oversized black mask over the face that seems digitally placed.

    On Disney’s FAQ page on masks, it states, “If anyone in your ride vehicle’s mask is removed during an on-ride photo, you will not see or receive that photo.”

  • LEGO Unveils New Buildable Disney Art Featuring Mickey Mouse

    LEGO Unveils New Buildable Disney Art Featuring Mickey Mouse

    If you’re a fan of classic Disney characters now you can enjoy a creative mosaic project that offers active stress relief as you build as Mickey Mouse becomes the newest addition to the LEGO Art buildable sets.

    Spend some rejuvenation time assembling a tile picture of either Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this 2,658-piece set. As you build, listen to the included Soundtrack and learn more about the iconiccharacters. Once completed you can rebuild it or collect 2 sets and create a united Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse wall decoration.

    And you don’t have to be an artist or LEGO collector to appreciate the creativity of this set. Once finished, display it on a wall or shelf in your home or office. This LEGO Art set is part of a unique collection of building kits focused on art, music, design and architecture that also make a great gift for anyone (including yourself) seeking a new project. Take a look at the details below:

    LEGO Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse – $119.99

    • Show off your love of Disney’s Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse with this stunning mosaic LEGO Art ǀ Disney’s Mickey Mouse set. You can display the piece on your wall or shelf after creating it.
    • Enjoy a relaxing break with this LEGO set, featuring over 2,650 pieces, including 9 canvas wall decor plates, Disney signature tile, brick-built LEGO frame, unique hanging element and a tile tool.
    • This set lets you relax and recharge while you focus on your appreciation for Disney’s MickeyMouse through art. With the included Soundtrack, you can learn new details as you build.
    • To push your creativity further, combine 2 of the craft hobby sets to create a special united piece, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a distinctive background.
    • A portrait measures over 15.5 in. (40 cm) square and offers 2 building options. It makes a meaningful gift for yourself or other Disney enthusiasts in your life who also love DIY projects.
    • The coffee-table-quality instructions guide you through the project and offer a stress-relieving road map through the art along with some creative LEGO-inspired relaxation.
    • Perfect to display on a wall or shelf, LEGO Art sets offer adults like you a rewarding building experience while you explore your passion for creative arts-and-crafts-related hobbies.
    • LEGO components meet rigorous industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect and pull apart consistently every time – it’s been that way since 1958.
    • LEGO components are dropped, squashed, twisted, heated, bent, scratched and stretched, ensuring that this Disney’s Mickey Mouse wall decor piece meets stringent global safety standards.
  • Disney x House of Sillage Release Fragrance that Smells Like Mickey Mouse

    Disney x House of Sillage Release Fragrance that Smells Like Mickey Mouse

    Disney x House of Sillage have teamed up to create a fragrance inspired by the greatest love story ever known between Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse.

    Created by House of Sillage Founder & CEO Nicole Mather, This whimsical scent for all is symbolic of the famous couple’s ever-loving relationship.

    Take a look at the details below:

    Mickey Mouse The Fragrance – Disney x House of Sillage – $395.00

    Incorporating sparkling notes of refreshing Coconut, Cocoa, and Sweet Vanilla. Dynamically presented in a playful Mickey silhouette design cap with 18K gold accent and embellished with diamond-cut Swarovski crystals.

    This joyful fragrance transports you to the magical world of Disney with their iconic Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. Celebrating the greatest love story ever known between Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse.

  • Radio Disney to Shut Down in 2021

    Radio Disney to Shut Down in 2021

    After 24 years on the air, Radio Disney will be shut down in early 2021, the company announced Thursday.

    “Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country will cease operations in the first quarter of 2021,” Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television recently announced. “Radio Disney in Latin America is a separate operation and is not impacted by the announcement today.”

    “The difficult decision to close these two radio networks coincided with Disney’s recently announced structural changes that call for Disney Branded Television to sharpen its focus on increasing production of kids’ and family content for Disney+ and Disney Channels. Division leaders also took into account the fast evolving media environment that provides more personalized music choices than ever to a generation of young consumers, and the ongoing public health crisis that continues to affect in-person music events.”

    Radio Disney officially launched in November 1996 in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Ala. before going nationwide in 1998. The station became incredibly popular with young children for its heavily edited versions of Top 40 hits, removing profane language and suggestive content from its original cut.

    Radio Disney was aimed at kids, who would pick music playlist by calling a toll-free phone request line. The station was key to amplifying a bevy of musical artists, including the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Hilary Duff, Aaron Carter and others.

    The move comes amid significant restructuring at Disney, which has been reorganizing to place greater focus on its streaming platform and TV operations. 

  • ‘Pretty Ricky’ Rapper Arrested for Punching Disney World Employee After COVID-19 Joke

    ‘Pretty Ricky’ Rapper Arrested for Punching Disney World Employee After COVID-19 Joke

    A member of Pretty Ricky, Spectacular Blue Smith, was arrested on Monday after allegedly assaulting an employee at Walt Disney World.

    35 year- old Spectacular Blue Smith — a rapper who is also on “Love & Hip Hop” — was at the resort’s Animal Kingdom theme park on Monday night when he walked past a Disney World employee, pretended to sneeze, and said “coronavirus,” according to an Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.

    The employee allegedly told Smith that his joke was not funny, but the musician and CEO responded, “I thought it was.”

    According to the affidavit, the employee then told Smith, “Then you’ll think it’s hilarious, if I asked you to step out of the line.”

    The cast member asked Smith to leave the line repeatedly, but Smith declined and punched the worker twice when he moved to block Smith’s path, according to the report.

    Records show Smith was arrested by a deputy from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on a misdemeanor battery charge.

  • New Mickey And Minnie Loungefly Collection Coming for Valentines Day

    New Mickey And Minnie Loungefly Collection Coming for Valentines Day

    Christmas is only a few weeks away, but love is already in the air as a new collection coming from Loungefly celebrates Mickey and Minnie’s passion for one another.

    Now available for pre-order, the new collection honors Mickey and Minnie’s iconic relationship and should arrive in late January just in time for Valentine’s Day.

    Your heart will melt when you see this entire collection which includes a crossbody, wallet, mini backpack and Minnie Ears. Take a closer look below:

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Heart Hands Crossbody Disney Loungefly – $60

    The crossbody is super cute and the Mickey heart hand design is just gushing with love.

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Heart Mini Backpack AND Wallet Loungefly – $110

    The mini backpack has a pocket that is in the shape of a heart on the front and the all over print shows Chibi versions of Mickey and Minnie holding hands.

    Loungefly Mickey & Minnie Mouse Love Ears Headband Disney – $30

    The Loungefly Minnie ears are just perfect for Valentine’s Day featuring Mickey and Minnie touching noses over a heart shaped bow knot.