Did you know that Disney Legend Floyd Norman has a documentary movie currently showing in select theaters around the country? Floyd Norman: An Animated Life, is a documentary directed by Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey. Floyd Norman has worked on such Disney movies as The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, Toy
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Floyd Norman – The Retired Disney Animator Who Kept Showing Up for Work Every Day For 16 Years
When the fireworks end, and the kiss goodnight plays I don’t know anyone who wants to leave Disney. Even tired and cranky, I still want to stay. Now what if you’ve worked for Disney as an animator most of your adult life, and you’re asked to retire? That’s the
Meryl Streep to be cast in Mary Poppins Returns
Word has come down that Meryl Streep is in talks to join Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda in Disney’s sequel to its beloved classic, ‘Mary Poppins Begins’. Is she joins, this will reunite Streep and Blunt who worked together in ‘The Devil Wear Prada’. Streep is said to be cast
Dick Van Dyke Leads Fan Sing-Along at Disney’s Birthplace
Dick Van Dyke, who became a Disney legend by playing Burt in “Mary Poppins“, is still singing his heart out at age 90! Van Dyke was recently in Chicago to promote the Walt Disney house, which is the birthplace of Walt Disney. The Walt Disney house, with much community support
Disney’s Aladdin is Coming To Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre
The Disney Theatrical Production has found a new home for the Broadway musical “Aladdin.” The popular show currently on stage in New York will be heading to Chicago for a minimum 12 week run, starting in April 2017. The story of the street rat who finds a magical lamp and
Totally Terrific Disney Themed Tiny Hat Headbands
Today’s Disney Find brings us these adorable tiny hat headbands inspired by delightful Disney characters from Haterrific on Etsy. These gorgeous little hats are made with ribbons, grosgrain, buttons and more to create whimsical headbands perfect for any occasion or event. I especially love the Mary Poppins hat, which is perfectly perfect
Go Into the Disney Archives for the First Time When Dick Van Dyke Hosts “Mary Poppins” This Saturday
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, who portrays Bert, the carefree Cockney chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” will host interstitials throughout ABC’s broadcast of “‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Presented by Target Brings You ‘Mary Poppins’” on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Van Dyke will be joined by the Target’s
Dick Van Dyke to host “Mary Poppins” on “The Wonderful World of Disney” on ABC
The holidays just got better for this Disney Addict! Target is presenting The Wonderful World of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” on December 12th on ABC – 8:00 pm ET (check local listings for time). It has been 13 years since fans have had the opportunity to enjoy our favorite nanny on television.
Disney’s New Mary Poppins Film Is Not A Remake!
Rob Marshall was quoted at the recent National Arts Awards as saying “It is not a new Mary Poppins,” referring to his new project based on the iconic nanny we all love. The new film will be based on the original P.L. Travers series. Set in 1934, the story will
Will Emily Blunt Be The New Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins…the one and only magical nanny has always been associated with the talented and amazing Julie Andrews. In a previous article, I shared my excitement at the upcoming new musical, which will bring us new adventures and is set 20 years after the original movie. Rumors and speculations about who
New Mary Poppins Live Action Musical In Development!
The opportunity to bring Disney Addicts news and updates is always an exciting one for me. Today however, I am jumping up and down and shouting the news from the rooftops as I step in time with joy! My all time favorite Disney Movie, Mary Poppins is back! Well
ABC Television takes us “Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years”
ABC Television is bringing us the magic of Disney on Broadway on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 pm (ET). “BACKSTAGE WITH DISNEY ON BROADWAY: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS” hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, will give us backstage access with the Broadway Casts of Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” and the
Saving Mr. Banks Arrives On Blu-Ray And DVD March 18th!
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson tell the backstory of one of Disney’s most beloved films –Mary Poppins – in this heartwarming film. Hanks plays the role of Walt Disney – who is determined to fulfill a promise he made to his daughters to make P.L. Travers’ (played by Thompson) book
‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Review
The journey to making ‘Mary Poppins’, one of the most popular Disney movies all time, was a very bumpy road. It took Walt Disney twenty years to convince PL Travers to sign the rights away to her beloved character, but little did he know, she was selling a lot more
