It’s incredible to learn we are now celebrating 97 years of movies made by Walt Disney Animation Studios! With so many wonderful films, there’s no wonder why generations of movie goers adore Disney’s animated full-length features. On October 16th, 1923, the Walt Disney Animation Studio was founded. To celebrate, they
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All-New Poster and Trailer Revealed for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
All-New Poster and Trailer Revealed for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon‘. Disney has released an all-new poster on social media and a new teaser trailer for Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon this morning on Good Morning America. The cast for the film includes Kelly Marie Tran (Raya) and Awkwafina (Sisu),
Production Begins on Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse
There’s a new Disney cartoon coming soon for Disney Junior audiences! Production has begun on Disney Junior’s “Mickey Mouse Funhouse,” a whimsical animated series for preschoolers and their families. The upcoming show features Disney’s Mickey Mouse and his pals—Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto. The cartoon will debut in 2021.
Disney Animation Artist Sue Nichols Maciorowski Passes Away
Disney Animation Artist Sue Nichols Maciorowski Passes Away. Walt Disney Animation Studios shared the news via social media, stating “We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Sue Nichols Maciorowski, an influential visual development and story artist who helped define the design and narratives of the films of the Disney Renaissance and
First Look Revealed for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Starring Kelly Marie Tran
First Look Revealed for Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon‘ Starring Kelly Marie Tran. Recently, Disney announced that Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars) has replaced Cassie Steele as the first Southeastern Asian protagonist in a Disney film (Raya), with Tran becoming the first Southeast Asian Actor to lead in a
Disney Dreamers Academy to host virtual event for 2020
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
‘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
