Star Wars creator George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, All My Children star Susan Lucci, Disney Animator Andreas Deja and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during D23 EXPO 2015 at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14, in Hall D23 at
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George Lucas Interview, Insight on Love, Life and Strange Magic
Chip and Co. scored an exclusive invite to Walt Disney Studio’s New York City press conference with George Lucas to discuss his latest film, Strange Magic. I arrived early to secure a front row seat to this epic event. George Lucas retired two years ago, so interviews are rare! When
Pick up the Strange Magic Soundtrack
Fall in love with the everything old is new again Strange Magic soundtrack! George Lucas’ smash hit movie, Strange Magic has the most amazing computer-generated imaging and a top-notch soundtrack that carries you through the film. These aren’t just your favorites from the past sixty decades, they were hand-picked by George Lucas’ from his musical archives. They are his favorites too.
Strange Magic – A Love Story by George Lucas
In typical George Lucas fashion, Strange Magic, doesn’t disappoint! What began as a pet project 15 years ago is finally hitting the big screen this week. Chip and Co. was one of the select few invited to attend the NYC screening of STRANGE MAGIC. A few days later, we had
Are You Ready to Meet the Cast and Characters of “Strange Magic?”
Are you ready to meet the cast and characters of “Strange Magic?” Coming to theaters, January 23, 2015, George Lucas brings us a new musical fairy tale inspired by A midsummer night’s dreams. Full of fairies, elves, goblins and imps along with popular songs from the past six decades, Strange Magic takes
Strange Magic’s Movie Poster Revealed
“Strange Magic” has released their movie poster above which provides a glimpse into the new characters coming our way. Inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Strange Magic,” is a musical fairy tale full of goblins, elves, imps and fairies. With the help of well known music from the last 6 decades, the
Disney’s Sneak Peek at “Strange Magic” Video.
Walt Disney Pictures is giving us a sneak peek into its upcoming new movie “Strange Magic”. “Strange Magic” is based on a story by George Lucas and inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The fairytale takes us into a world of elves and goblins. Under the direction of Gary
New Touchstone Pictures Animated Movie “Strange Magic”
Touchstone Pictures has a new animated movie “Strange Magic” coming to theatres January 23, 2015. Inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this fairy tale musical with songs from the past six decades, tells the story of a group of goblins, elves, fairies and imps and their hilarious misadventures over
Disney Closes LucasArts Studio
Today, the Walt Disney Company laid off the staff of LucasArts and cancelled all of their current projects. Approximately one-hundred fifty staff members were informed of the decision this morning and lost their jobs. This decision also forces the company to cancel both of LucasArts current projects- Star Wars: First Assault and Star
Disney to Exapand Star Wars Mythos with Standalone Films
Last night in an interview with CNBC Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger confirmed that work is currently underway to expand the Star Wars franchise by creating standalone films. The lends credence to rumors of a Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett solo adventures, however there are no confirmations from Disney or
J.J. Abrams Has Officially Signed on For ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
Just yesterday, I reported that J.J. Abrams had been offered the director’s chair of ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, taking over the reins once handled by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand, respectively. The Wrap had originally reported the news, but there was silence on the studio side, and almost
ABC Considering ‘Star Wars’ TV Series
In October, word broke that Disney had acquired LucasFilm, to much shock to the industry and onlookers. Disney and LucasFilm have had a very good working relationship for a long time, so the two merging made sense. With the announcement, we also learned that we would be getting ‘Star Wars:
Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Get Engaged
Congratulations to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas for proposing to his girlfriend since 2007 Mellody Hobson. The 68-year-old director/Master Jedi will be wedding the 43-year-old investment firm president Hobson who also serves as chairman of DreamWorks Animation and is a financial contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Audio From the Disney Lucasfilm Investor Conference Call Audio
Here’s audio from the Disney investor conference call from October 30, 2012 regarding the Inquisition of Lucasfilm by the Walt Disney Company. “Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “This transaction combines
