Disney XD Orders “Wasabi Warriors” A New Martial Arts Inspired Comedy Series

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Disney XD has ordered “Wasabi Warriors” (working title), a live action comedy set at the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy, a strip mall martial arts studio and worst dojo in the underperforming nationwide Bobby Wasabi chain. There, a ragtag crew of lovable misfits welcomes a hotshot skateboarder named Jack, who will teach a group of neighborhood goofballs about life, karate and how to just plain kick it. The multi-camera series will begin production in Hollywood in January for a 2011 premiere around the world. The announcement was made today by Gary Marsh, president, entertainment, and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide.

Marsh said, “By weaving martial arts into the fabric of a traditional situation comedy, we’ve created a completely unique sitcom form. Plus, by pairing our star Leo Howard — a real life black-belt martial artist — with a brilliant comedian like Jason Earles, we’ve tipped the scales towards success.”

Starring are Jason Earles (“Hannah Montana”) as Rudy, Leo Howard (Disney Channel’s short-form series “Leo Little’s Big Show“) as Jack, Mateo Arias (“Cold Case,” “Hannah Montana,”) as Jerry, Dylan Riley Snyder (“Life During Wartime”) as Milton, Alex Jones as Eddie and Olivia Holt (“Black & Blue”) as Kim.

Located in a strip mall, the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy is in danger of closing until Sensei Rudy recruits Jack, the only person who can restore glory to Bobby Wasabi and vanquish their bitter rival The Golden Dragon. Jack reluctantly joins the dojo and meets his new crew — tough guy and slacker Jerry, awkward yet confident Milton and the lovable and uncoordinated Eddie. These underdogs soon realize their newfound friendship will take them places they never quite imagined.

The series was created by Jim O’Doherty (“Grounded for Life,” “3 Rock from the Sun”) who, with Marc Warren (“JONAS L.A.,” “Cory in the House,””That’s So Raven”), serves as Executive Producer. Joey Scott (“Growing Pains”) is the producer. “Wasabi Warriors” is produced by It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc.

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Disney XD Orders "Wasabi Warriors" A New Martial Arts Inspired Comedy Series

Muppets Movie Loading Up on Star Power

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November 16, 2010

Alan Arkin, Jack Black, Billy Crystal, Zach Galifianakis and Jean-Claude Van Damme are being recruited to make guest appearances in the new feature.

The film is currently shooting around Los Angeles under the direction of James Bobin.

The biggest hurdle facing the film is not getting actors to say yes to appear in the movie. Rather, it’s figuring out scheduling.

The story sees Jason Segel, who also co-wrote the script, as the human lead who helps those wacky Muppets reunite to put on a show in order to save a movie studio.

Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Rashida Jones are among the human actors in key roles.

Arkin is a tour guide while Black will play a kidnap victim. Galifianakis plays a hobo. Details for others were not divulged.

It was reported that Jane Lynch would be appearing in the “Muppets” movie, but the “Glee” star denied being attached to the film.

Jane Lynch NOT Attached to THE MUPPETS Movie (collider.com)

Videos: Handy Manny: Big Construction Job and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup

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November 16, 2010

Handy Manny: Big Construction Job and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup releases today on DVD with the all new Mickey Mote. We have a few more video clips for you to check out! Be sure to check out my review of the all new Mickey Mote with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup DVD in the links below.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Number Roundup
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Review: Disney’s Mickey Mote – Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Numbers Roundup (chipandco.com)
Video: The All New Mickey Mote! (chipandco.com)

Videos: Handy Manny: Big Construction Job and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Number Roundup

First Look: Cars 2 Official Trailer

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November 16, 2010

Exciting news today! We get our first look at Pixar’s Official Cars 2 Trailer!

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car.

But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world.

Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

”Cars 2” hits theaters June 24, 2011.

Become a fan of Cars on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PixarCars

First Look: Pixar’s Cars 2 New Characters (chipandco.com)

ABC Family Celebrats the Sounds of Christmas with Colbie Caillat and 25 Days of Christmas

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November 15, 2010

ABC Family celebrates the return of the network’s annual “25 Days of Christmas” programming event, now in its 13th year, with a new holiday theme song featuring the talents of singer/songwriter, Colbie Caillat. The song will make its ABC Family debut on Sunday, November 21 – the first day of the network’s “Countdown to 25 Days” event (November 21-30) — and will run throughout “25 Days of Christmas” (December 1-25). In addition, a full-length music video featuring Caillat (as part of the song’s new rendering) will make its worldwide premiere on the network the following day, Monday, November 22.

“Colbie brings a warm, optimistic, Millennial spirit to our ‘25 Days of Christmas’ event that fits our network brand not only during the holidays, but year round,” said Michelle Walenz, Senior Vice President & Creative Director, ABC Family. “We’re incredibly thrilled to have Colbie’s talent on display as part of one of the most beloved programming television events of the year.”

This new holiday theme song will be used throughout all network initiatives in support of “Countdown” and “25 Days of Christmas,” from on-air promos to radio and in-theatre spots as well as all online and social media efforts. A two-time Grammy® winner, Caillat wrote new lyrics and re-orchestrated the “25 Days of Christmas” theme song to fit her contemporary sound and soulful voice, while at the same time staying true to the heart of ABC Family’s Millennial brand. In keeping with the family spirit of the network during the holidays, she enlisted the help of her father, Ken Caillat, to produce the song and co-wrote the lyrics with Justin Young.

The full-length music video featuring Caillat’s new version of the theme song will make its worldwide premiere during the network’s hit original movie “Holiday in Handcuffs,” starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez, airing at 9:00PM ET/PT.

Video: ABC Family Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas (chipandco.com)
Video: ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas Event (chipandco.com)

ABC Family Celebrats the Sounds of Christmas with Colbie Caillat and 25 Days of Christmas

Every Day’s a Holiday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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November 15, 2010

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a magical park for kids of all ages, especially during the holidays. The highlight of the holiday festivities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, where millions of brilliant bulbs blanket the backlot with dancing lights and animated displays synchronized to high-energy holiday tunes.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Update: Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream Additions, Osborne Family Spectacle Of Dancing Lights Preview Plus Downtown Disney – Photos and Video (jefflangedvd.com)
Wordless Wednesday: Osborne Family Lights are Quite the Spectacle (theaffordablemouse.com)
Planning Your Disney World Holiday Vacation (onlywdworld.com)

Every Day's a Holiday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Movie Poster: Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides

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November 15, 2010

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past.

The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa, and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack’s longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid.

Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to the fabled Fountain of Youth when a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz) forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane).

Coming to theaters May 20, 2011.

Movie Poster: Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides

Disneyland refurbishment schedule December 2010

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November 15, 2010

Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting.

Current

Jungle Cruise (Disneyland) closed through 11/18/10 for refurbishment.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed through 11/18/10 for refurbishment.
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin (Disneyland) closed through 12/16/10 for refurbishment.
Village Haus Restaurant (Disneyland) closed through 12/19/10 for refurbishment.
“Honey I Shrunk the Audience” (Disneyland) closed through 1/28/11 due to the temporary return of “Captain EO.”
Corn Dog Castle (DCA) closed through 3/20/11 due to construction in the area. Corn dogs are currently available at Award Wieners.
Mulholland Madness (DCA) closed through 4/20/11 for conversion to Goofy’s Fly School.
Star Tours (Disneyland) closed through 5/20/11 for renovation and upgrade to Star Tours 2.0.
Pizza Oom Mow Mow (DCA) closed through 5/24/11 for conversion to Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta.
Burger Invasion (DCA) closed through 5/24/11 for conversion to Paradise Garden Grill.

Upcoming

Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (DCA) closed 11/29/10-11/30/10 for refurbishment.

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride (Disneyland) closed 11/29/10-12/2/10 for refurbishment.

Source Mousesavers Newsletter

Disneyland refurbishment schedule November 2010 (chipandco.com)

Disneyland refurbishment schedule December 2010

Walt Disney World Resort Launches Annual Toys for Tots Drive

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November 15, 2010

US Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jahir Jimenez, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Duffy the Disney Bear and US Marine Corps First Sgt. Michael Diaz, head of the 2010 Central Florida Toys for Tots campaign, pose Nov. 15, 2010 in front of the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree” at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The 20-foot-high, 10-foot-wide Christmas tree made of 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears was created for the launch of Walt Disney World Resort’s annual Toys for Tots collection drive.

For the next few weeks, Walt Disney World Resort cast members will play the role of Santa’s helpers by collecting new toys for the annual toy drive, which will be added to Monday’s donation of 1,200 stuffed Duffy bears from the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree.” The annual toy drive is one of many charitable activities under way at Walt Disney World Resort during the “Season of Sharing” that focuses on improving the lives of local children and their families during the holidays and beyond.

Gene Duncan, photographer

Walt Disney World Resort Launches Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2010

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November 15, 2010

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting.

Current

Oak Trail Golf Course closed through 11/21/10 for refurbishment.
Palm and Golf Course closed through 12/2/10 for refurbishment.
Magnolia Golf Course closed through 12/10/10 for refurbishment.
Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/15/11 for annual refurbishment.
Star Tours (Hollywood Studios) closed through 5/16/11 for refurbishment.

Upcoming

American Heritage Gallery (Epcot) closed through 11/16/10 for refurbishment.
Kouzzina by Cat Cora (BoardWalk Resort) closed 11/29/10-12/14/10 for refurbishment. During this time Flying Fish will serve an a la carte breakfast from 7:30-11:00 am.
Paddock Leisure Pool (Saratoga Springs Resort) closed 12/3/10-6/29/11 for refurbishment.
Astro Orbiter (Magic Kingdom) closed 12/5/10-12/9/10 for refurbishment.
Palm, Magnolia, Osprey Ridge and Lake Buena Vista Golf Courses closed 12/25/10.
Cabanas Leisure Pool (Coronado Springs Resort) closed 1/3/11-1/28/11 for refurbishment. The Dig Site feature pool and other quiet pools with be open as usual.
Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom) closed 1/3/11-1/29/11 for refurbishment.
Studio Backlot Tour (Hollywood Studios) closed 1/3/11-1/29/11 for refurbishment.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure (Hollywood Studios) closed 1/3/11-1/29/11 for refurbishment.
Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom) closed 1/3/11-1/31/11 for refurbishment.
Stormalong Bay Pool Slides (Yacht & Beach Club Resorts) closed 1/3/11-2/10/11 for refurbishment. Guests may use the rest of the Stormalong Bay pool complex or the feature pool and slide at BoardWalk Inn.
Leisure Pool (Polynesian Resort) closed 1/10/11-2/18/11 for refurbishment. The Nanea Volcano Pool will be open as usual.
Blizzard Beach closed 1/16/11-3/26/11 for annual refurbishment.
‘Ohana (Polynesian Resort) closed 1/17/11-1/20/11 for refurbishment.
Primeval Whirl (Animal Kingdom) closed 1/17/11-4/5/11 for refurbishment.
Liberty Square Riverboat (Magic Kingdom) closed 1/29/11-2/4/11 for refurbishment.
Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! (Hollywood Studios) closed 1/30/11-3/5/11 to prepare for a new show Disney Junior – Live on Stage!
Luna Park Pool Slide (BoardWalk Resort) closed 2/7/11-3/16/11 for refurbishment. Guests may use the pool or use the feature pool and slide at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort.

Source Mousesaver Newsletter

Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule November 2010 (chipandco.com)

Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2010

Coming Soon The Art of Tron Legacy & Tron Betrayal

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November 15, 2010

Fans, movie-goers, and comic enthusiasts, get your light cycles ready! The epic Tron tale returns with a spectacular 3-D sequel sure to capture the imagination of audiences everywhere. In anticipation of the Walt Disney Pictures Tron: Legacy movie release, Disney Publishing Worldwide proudly presents The Art of Tron: Legacy and Tron: Betrayal, an original graphic novel. Experience the thrill and magic of this futuristic science-fiction adventure with these great reads before the film hits theaters!

The Art of Tron: Legacy

Text by Justin Springer

The Art of Tron: Legacy offers an exclusive glimpse into the artistry and ground-breaking design of the film Tron: Legacy. This must-have coffee table edition showcases the elaborate film-making process, highlighting special effects techniques with striking florescent inks. Explore the illuminated world of Tron through beautiful concept illustrations, storyboards, character and actor profiles, original frames from the film, and an afterword by the film’s director, Joseph Kosinski. This visually stunning collectible is sure to quench the curiosities of ardent Tron fans everywhere, both old and new!

Justin Springer is the co-producer of Tron: Legacy and offers valuable insight into the creation of the Tron universe.

Publication Date: November 23, 2010 • ISBN-13: 9781423131496 • All ages • Hardcover $40.00

Tron: Betrayal

By Jai Nitz &

Starlight Runner Entertainment

Tron: Betrayal is an action-packed prequel, bridging the story between the original Tron film and the upcoming film, Tron: Legacy. This vividly eye-catching graphic novel reveals the untold tale of Kevin Flynn, the brilliant video game designer, as he returns from his first journey to the Grid–the vast digital landscape of elaborate and dangerous programs. Find out where it all goes awry as Flynn attempts to balance real world issues with his wildly imaginative yet perilous cyberspace creation!

The novel is written by Jai Nitz and Starlight Runner Entertainment; art by Andie Tong; and an 11 page prologue drawn by Jeff Matsuda.

Publication Date: November 16, 2010 • ISBN-13: 9781423134633 • Ages: 13+ • Paperback $9.99

Coming Soon The Art of Tron Legacy & Tron Betrayal

First Look: Pixar’s Cars 2 New Characters

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November 15, 2010

Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car.

But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater’s action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world.

Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing villains and international racing competitors.

”Cars 2” hits theaters June 24, 2011.

First Look: Pixar's Cars 2 New Characters

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