Apparently, Will Smith wanted a $20 million payout to star in the upcoming live-action “Dumbo” adaptation, and Disney was unwilling to pay that much for the role, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film currently has Eva Green and Danny Devito on their roster, and is in talks with Colin Farrell.
Disney is willing to part with Smith-levels of money if it makes sense to them though. Angelina Jolie reportedly made a similar $20 million for Maleficent, with a possible sequel in the future.
The Hollywood Reporter quoted one producer in regards to Disney’s casting decisions, who said, “The IP is the star of the movie. If you hired Jennifer Lawrence as Belle, would it really make a difference in the opening [of Beauty and the Beast]? Unlikely.”
Every dog has his day, but poor Dante can’t seem to catch a break! Dive into the gorgeous world of Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” in this look into the adventures of Coco’s dog, Dante, who just wants to enjoy a nice bone. What happens when the bone has other plans?
Meet Coco, Dante, and the whole cast of supernatural fantasy characters! Also finally find out if Dante does get that bone after all when Disney•Pixar’s Coco opens in theaters on November 22.
Disney’s newest Star Wars mobile game, Star Wars: Puzzle Droids, kicks off Google Play pre-registration today! Star Wars: Puzzle Droids is a brand new match-3 adventure game!
The game invites players to tap into the holographic memory bank of BB-8 for an epic Star Wars adventure. The game features familiar scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Previously untold stories are also revealed alongside playing the engaging puzzle game, all told from a BB-8’s unique perspective . Players can travel through the galaxy to complete missions and collect rewards while creating masterful combos, unleashing epic power-ups and defeating devious enemies.
Star Wars Fans are invited to check out Star Wars: Puzzle Droids at the Star Wars Celebration on April 13-16 in Orlando. You can pre-register on Google Play now! The game is already available for iPhone users in the App Store as well!
Today, Disney has released a new video in anticipation of “Happily Ever After,” the new fireworks show replacing “Wishes” at the Magic Kingdom in May. This new video gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the actual making of the new nighttime show. Creative Director Michael Jung, who also is credited with directing Rivers of Light, details what we can expect from the new show. Many are sad to say farewell to “Wishes,” but he assures us that “Happily Ever After” will have all of the heart and majesty that we’ve grown to love and expect out of Wishes. Here’s a look!
“Happily Ever After” is set to debut on the evening of May 12th, 2017.
I know we are all sad to see “Wishes” end but are you excited to see this new fireworks show?
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Over the past two years Disney Parks and Lucasfilm have collaborate to create specially designed products that raise money for valuable causes. This year, Star Wars: Force for Change will release fantastic new merchandise for Star Wars: The Last Jedi that will raise money for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Debuting in Booth 3463 at Star Wars Celebration, a Star Wars fan event coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 13-16, 2017, the items on offer include t-shirts for children and adults as well as a pin that includes the new The Last Jedi logo and select characters. Take a look:
Star Wars fans can feel good knowing that 25% of the retail sales price for these items will be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of the UNICEF Kid Power program. The idea behind the project is that it uses the world’s first WEARABLE-FOR-GOOD merchandise to inspire children to get active and save lives. Through the program, children can save lives by earning points that unlock food packets for malnourished children around the world. Here’s a look at the The Last Jedi pin mentioned above:
After the debut at the Star Wars Celebration, this special Force For Change merchandise will be available at the following locations:
Walt Disney World
Tattoonie Traders (Hollywood Studios)
Star Wars Launch Bay (Hollywood Studios)
Star Wars Galactic Outpost (Disney Springs)
Once Upon a Toy (Disney Springs)
Merchants of Venus (Magic Kingdom)
Disneyland Resort
Star Strader (Disneyland)
Star Wars Launch Bay (Disneyland)
D-Street (Downtown Disney)
World of Disney (Downtown Disney)
To learn more about Star Wars: Force for Change, please visit ForceForChange.com.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will open in theaters beginning December 15, 2017.
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Cars 3 is PIXAR’s next biggest film! To celebrate this incredible new film Pixar Animation Studios recently gave a peek at couple of lessons on how to draw Cars 3 characters like an animation artist would. There is also a new book by Garret Taylor, who is an animation artist at Pixar called Cars 3 Lead the Way, showcasing some of his stunning art.
Watch and be amazed as Disney Artists put their art and trivia skills to the test for Disney Quick Draw with how to Draw Cars 3 Characters! Below, Garret Taylor draws Cruz Ramirez, the car that is helping Lightning McQueen recover from an accident.
Watch and be amazed as Garret puts his art and trivia skills to the test for Disney Quick Draw! Garret shows off perspective and placement with his sketch of the young technician Cruz Ramirez. I love that he talks about his experience on Cars 3, and he even tells us his favorite car to draw! You can check out his new book Cars 3 Lead the Way on Amazon which is now available for pre-order. His illustrations are incredible!
Cars 3 Lead the Way:
In your life, you may find somebody important, somebody who steers you in the right direction, guides you down long roads, and keeps you on track to follow your dreams. Then, one day, you may find it’s your turn to lead the way.
Ride along with Lightning McQueen as he revisits many of his cherished moments with the late and great Doc Hudson. Lightning has learned so many inspiring things from Doc that he would like to pass on to Cruz Ramirez–including a lesson about what it really means to win.
Mike Wu, another animator at Pixar, treated viewers to a lesson that shows how to draw Jackson Storm:
Mike Wu he shows how to draw Jackson Storm, a hot new rookie coming onto the scene in the Cars Universe. He demonstrates how to show attitudes and personality through drawing the eyes, and expressions. We also learn who his favorite PIXAR character is! Mike Wu also has a couple of Illustrated books available too! You can check out Ellie and Oona Finds an Egg both available on Amazon now.
Cars 3 is was created to be more than just a sequel made for the sake of selling more toys. It promises to be an emotional story about growing, and finding your place in the world, even when there are ups and downs in life.
These videos were an incredible look into new characters of the Cars universe! Did you enjoying learning to Draw Cars 3 Characters? If you can’t wait for more on Cars 3, be sure to check out Cars 3 Lead the Way!
On May 12, 2017, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will be able to have lunch with one of Walt Disney’s Right hand men, Marty Sklar. D23’s website describes Marty’s Legacy as such:
“From writing historic scripts for Walt Disney to leading the creative teams that brought Epcot to life, Marty Sklar has shared Walt’s spirit of optimism and happiness all over the world through his role in creating unique and groundbreaking Disney experiences. During his 53 years of service at The Walt Disney Company, Marty provided leadership for Disney Imagineers behind Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and beyond. When he was named a Disney Legend, it was hard to think of anyone more deserving.”
Guests can enjoy this unique experience at the Whitehall Room in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where the lunch will be hosted starting at 11:30am. Tickets are $125 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee. $150 per person, plus a $5 per person processing fee to dine at the Disney Legend Table.
To read all the fine print and details, or to purchase tickets for this event, be sure to check out D23’s site here.
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If you’ve ever stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans resort, you may have noticed the special kid’s adventure called the Bayou Pirate Adventure Cruise, for kids age 4-12. Sadly, we hear from The DIS that the kids cruise at Port Orleans will be coming to an end tomorrow, so if you’re at the parks be sure to sign up for one last adventure!
The other pirate adventure cruise locations will remain the same, so if you want to experience this adventure on your next visit to Disney, you can still book one at Yacht & Beach Club, Caribbean Beach, and Grand Floridian. You can learn more about these adventures on Disney’s site, here.
Have your kids every participated in this special activity?
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Enter Redbook’s The Magic is Endless Sweepstakes here for a chance to win a 3-night Walt Disney World vacation for four (4) guests. Entries must be made by 11:59pm ET on March 31, 2017 and is limited to one (1) entry per email address per day.
The Grand Prize vacation includes the following:
Round-trip airfare
3-night stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel
4-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper Option
A $400 Disney gift card (restrictions apply)
Ground transportation to/from Orlando International Airport on Disney’s Magical Express Service
Arrangements must be made at least 30 days prior to departure and the trip must be taken between 4/30/17 and 3/30/18. The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec) and the District of Columbia, who are at least 21 years old at the time of entry. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Click here for the official rules.
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When watching “Captain America: Civil War” during the big fight on the airport tarmac, when that spider web came down from above stealing Cap’s shield, the theater erupted! Ever since, the talk amongst the fans I know is when will we see anything about “Spider-man: Homecoming”. Wait no longer, friends of mine, here it is!!
A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) learns to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
This Spider-man is directed by Jon Watts. Produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. Screenplay by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley and Jon Watts & Christopher Ford and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, Based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Enter the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell no Tales: Land & Sea Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2-night Walt Disney World vacation followed by a 3-night Disney Cruise to the Caribbean for four (4) guests. Simply post a pirate-inspired photo of yourself or with your friends and family on Twitter and/or Instagram with #PiratesLifeSweepstakes by 11:59pm ET on April 30, 2017.
The Grand Prize featuring a Land and Sea vacation includes the following:
Round trip coach airfare
Disney’s Magical Express Service
Room accommodations consisting of one (1) standard room (with a maximum of four (4) persons per room) for two (2) nights at a hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort selected by Prize Provider in its sole discretion; based on availability;
Four (4) 3-Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper option
Ground transportation between Walt Disney World Resort and Port Canaveral
A three (3) night cruise on the Disney Dream in a stateroom with a maximum occupancy of four (4) people
All meals onboard the Disney Cruise Ship (excluding Palo and Remy Fine Dining)
Pre-paid gratuities, government taxes, fees and port expenses
Ground transportation between Port Canaveral and Orlando International Airport.
The tweet or Instagram post is limited to one (1) unique entry per account per day and must include both a photo and the hashtag to be eligible. Limit forty-four (44) total unique entries per account during the Sweepstakes period.
The trip must be booked at least forty-five (45) days prior to the intended travel dates and must be taken prior to February 1, 2018. Sweepstakes is open to legal US residents ages 13 and over who have an Instagram and/or Twitter account in good standing. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
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Disney Crossy Road, the 8-bit, endless adventure mobile game launched last year is nearing its one year anniversary. The Disney game turns one year onApril 7. In celebration of the event, they have collaborated with Moose Toys to release the first items in the Disney Crossy Road product line.
The global smash hit game features Disney’s iconic characters in an 8-bit design style. It was created in collaboration with Melbourne’s leading game studio, Hipster Whale. In Disney Crossy Road, players hop, dodge and slide their way through busy lanes of traffic. Since launching one year ago, the game has been downloaded more than 31 million times and has garnered nearly 170 billion in-game steps taken.
The initial collection includes collectible micro figures, backpack hangers and plush, and features a large number of Disney and Pixar characters who also star in the app. These include beloved characters from Disney and Pixar worlds, such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Buzz Lightyear, Simba, Baymax and more.
The collection will be available at select retailers starting April 1, 2017.
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