Ming-Na Wen Reportedly On Set of ‘The Mandalorian‘ During Filming for Season 2. The voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the animated series and reportedly making a cameo appearance in this season of The Mandalorian, actor James Arnold Taylor recently spoke with and Rebel Force Radio and may have let slip that Disney
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Win a Private Singing Lesson with Disney Legend Idina Menzel
Start warming up your vocal cords because one lucky winner is getting the chance to have a voice lesson from Disney and Broadway star Idina Menzel! All you have to do is make a donation of a minimum of $10 on prizeo.com to have your name entered for the drawing.
Alan Menken wins Daytime Emmy for Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure
A Disney Legend has won another award for his musical talent! Alan Menken picked up a Daytime Emmy, making him a member of the elite “EGOT” group of stars who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. Alan Menken wins Daytime Emmy for Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure The composer won his
Disney Legend Regis Philbin Passes Away at 88
Disney Legend Regis Philbin passed away from natural causes on Friday, July 24, his family shared. The Emmy® Award-winning morning show host, who was also beloved for hosting ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, was just one month shy of his 89th birthday. “Regis was a very special part of our
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
Disney Legend Randy Newman writes a social distancing song
Just like most of us, Disney Legend Randy Newman is stuck indoors. Recently a California Radio station (KPCC) asked Randy to share a social distancing message, instead of sharing a message he wrote a song instead! The new social distancing song is called Stay Away. In the song, he reminds
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Test Positive for the Coronavirus
In a post on his social media Disney Legend Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for Coronavirus. Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came
Disney Legend Julie Andrews Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Disney Legend Julie Andrews Receives Lifetime Achievement Award. Julie Andrews was recognized at the 76th Venice Film Festival for her long and iconic career in cinema. Dame Julie Andrews has graced the silver screen for decades in nearly 50 credited films, with her most iconic roles coming from films such
Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’
Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’. During the Disney Legends Award Ceremony of the 2019 D23 Expo, Disney CEO Bob Iger, announced a special surprise for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars fans! Newly inducted Disney Legend, Ming-Na-Wen, will have a role in Jon Favreau’s
Acclaimed voice actor and Disney Legend Russi Taylor passed away in Glendale California
Acclaimed voice actor and Disney Legend Russi Taylor passed away in Glendale, California, on July 26, 2019. She was 75. Through countless effervescent performances, Russi always showed an incredible talent for entertaining and improvisation. While she brought to life an illustrious cast of beloved characters during a career that spanned
Dave Smith, Disney Archives Founder Has Passed Away
In very sad news Dave Smith, Disney legend and Disney Archives founder has passed away at the age of 78. Mr. Smith dedicated his nearly 40 year career at The Walt Disney Company to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks, and beyond. Dave was named a Disney
Give Kids the World Hosts Disney Legend Ron Logan
Give Kids The World is hosting Disney Legend Ron Logan for the second speaker event in a series focused on attractions industry leaders. We would love for you to join us for a behind-the-curtain look at the creation of Illuminations, during its final year. Read on to find out about
Xavier “X” Atencio, A Disney Legend and Former Imagineer, Has Passed Away
Disney Legend Xavier “X” Atencio, a former Imagineer and Disney animator, passed away on September 10 at the age of 98. X was responsible for helping bring to life a number of beloved Disney parks attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, as well as such animated classics as Pinocchioand Fantasia. Born on September 4, 1919, in
Whoopi Goldberg Named Disney Legend at D23 Expo
Whoopi Goldberg was just given the honor of Disney Legend at the D23 EXPO: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Goldberg already holds the elite title of EGOT (acronym for a person who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) being named a Disney Legend now makes her the one and only LEGOT recipient! Our own
