The Disney Dreamers Academy will take place virtually this fall. This immersive experience helps prepare aspiring individuals for their careers. Also, the academy offers career shadow externships for all 100 members of the class for the first time in history. The virtual experience will deliver life lessons and tools such
Category: Animation Studios
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Release Date Postponed Due to Pandemic
‘Raya and the Last Dragon‘ Release Date Postponed Due to Pandemic. Production studios around the world are being forced to push back theatrical release dates for dozens of highly anticipated films, and Disney is no exception. Almost every movie title previously scheduled to premiere after February 2020 have been postponed
Disney Legend, Ruthie Tompson celebrates her 110th birthday!
Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson turns 110 this week! She started working for Walt Disney in the 1930’s and contributed to decades of Disney animated movies. Ruthie knew Walt before joining as an Ink and Paint artist to work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She grew up near the Disney
Artist creates Disney NBA mascot replacements!
The NBA is currently gathered in Orlando to resume the season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. It’s certainly different seeing the basketball season play at Walt Disney World this summer. To entertain others, an artist chose to create a list of his Disney NBA mascot replacements. Check out
Inspired Schoolgirl Asks for Disney Princesses with Glasses
Inspired Schoolgirl Asks for Disney Princesses with Glasses Eleven-year-old Lowri Moore, from Nottingham, England, wrote a letter to Bob Iger last year requesting the creation of Disney princesses that wear glasses. According to BBC News, Lowri, who wears glasses, said that she wanted to see more characters “wearing glasses
Lin Manuel-Miranda Confirms He Is Working on a New Animated Disney Movie with ‘Zootopia’ Directors
Lin Manuel-Miranda Confirms He Is Working on a New Animated Disney Movie with ‘Zootopia’ Directors. First reported by The DisInsider, a now confirmed new project is underway at Walt Disney Studios and filmmakers from films such as Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet and more are working together to make some
Celebrating the Walt Disney Archives 50th Anniversary
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives! To celebrate the occasion, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will premiere the new documentary “Adventure Thru the Walt Disney Archives.” The film, hosted by the legendary Disney producer, Don Hahn, will premiere on the D23 website exclusively for Gold D23 members on
California Says Film Studios Can Resume Filming as of June 12th With Some Conditions
California Says Film Studios Can Resume Filming as of June 12th With Some Conditions. At the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, filming for television and film ended on a moments notice and has just begun getting the all clear to resume around the world. This week, the California Department of Public
Disney’s ‘Atlantis’ Director Shares the Film Was Supposed to Get a Sequel in Theaters
Disney’s ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ Director Shares the Film was Supposed to Get a Sequel in Theaters. As 3D animation quality improved rapidly between the 90’s, 00’s and 10’s the fight for 2D animated films to stay relevant and exciting caused several fantastic stories to be overshadowed by films featuring
Download these classic Coloring pages from the Walt Disney Archives
Today, we’re taking a look at coloring pages, which is an amazing activity that’s fun for all ages at home. Coloring is considered a staple childhood activity, and coloring books actually represent a part of Disney history. The Walt Disney Company has been producing Disney coloring books since the 1930s,
Make your own Disney Avatar
Since the latest Facebook craze is to create your own avatar, we’re revisiting a Disney version of this trend. Sure, you can make the standard avatar like others you see online, but why settle for ordinary? Wouldn’t you rather have a unique representation of yourself with some Disney flair? Today,
Disney’s Composer Alan Menken launches his own website
Disney legend Alan Menken is well-known to Disney fans for his work as a music composer. He created some of the most beloved Disney songs and musical scores over the past 35 years. His unique talent has helped to create music on stage and screen. Now Alan Menken is launching
Frozen Fans are Loving the “At Home with Olaf” Shorts During Coronavirus Quarantines
Frozen Fans are Loving the “At Home with Olaf” Shorts During Coronavirus Quarantines Thanks to the dedication of Disney Producer Jennifer Lee, Disney Animator Hyrum Osmond, and Olaf himself, Josh Gad, together, the three have created an all new short series called “At Home With Olaf“. Disney announced the new
Disney Animator and Josh Gad Create New Olaf Short Series From Home
Disney Animator and Josh Gad Create New Olaf Short Series From Home. Thanks to the dedication of Disney Producer Jennifer Lee, Disney Animator Hyrum Osmond, and Olaf himself, Josh Gad, together, the three have created an all new short series, “At Home With Olaf“. Disney announced the new short series via