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Oz The Great and Powerful Blu-ray and DVD review

Sierra — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:50:30 +0000

This epic adventure comes to life with vibrant picture and sound and includes an impressive variety of never-before-seen bonus material including “The Magic of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Second Screen Feature,” James Franco’s personal story of his journey to the land of Oz produced and directed by Franco himself, Mila Kunis’ makeup metamorphosis and much more! Oz The Great and Powerful is an amazing story about courage and the truth. Oscar or Oz is a magician down on his {Read More}

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Lilo and Stitch two disc blu-ray and DVD review

Sierra — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:08 +0000

This summer Walt Disney Studios treats audiences to two heartwarming and hilarious animated comedies about bringing friends and family together even when they seem worlds apart in one fun “Lilo and Stitch” 2-movie collection. “Lilo and Stitch” is the story of Lilo, a lonely little girl, and Stitch the mischievous little creature from outer space. When Stitch crash-lands in Hawaii, Lilo adopts him as her pet, but he soon turns her world upside down. In the first installment we get {Read More}

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New Animated Series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Coming in 2014

Patrick — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:02 +0000

I was sad to learn that ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, which has been one of the best additions to the ‘Star Wars’ canon, was coming to an end. It had some of the best storytelling and character development that the ‘Star Wars’ universe had seen while also keeping it alive for fans new and old of the franchise. On the tail of the announcement that the series was ending though, Lucasfilm had announced we’d have another series to take {Read More}

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New Animated Series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Coming to Disney XD in 2014

Aljon — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:23 +0000

If you’re like me you were bummed to hear that “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” was being cancelled after a tremendous five season run. The animation, stories and acting were top notch and I really hoped that this new series Lucasfilm hinted at would be on par with the quality we, Wars fans, have grown accustomed to in terms of production value and storytelling. It would appear that our geeky prayers have been answered! StarWars.com just released details on their new animated {Read More}

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Top 5 Ways Princess Leia is a Disney Princess

Savannah — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:42 +0000

Ever since Disney purchased LucasFilm and announced upcoming Star Wars films, Disney fans are beginning to consider Princess Leia as the newest Disney princess; and after Merida’s Coronation and 2013 Star Wars Weekends beginning this week, I got to thinking that Leia really does deserve to be one of those royal ladies. Now I know what you’re thinking. Princess Leia doesn’t exactly generate thoughts about cute, woodland creatures, ball gowns, and sweet, romantic ballads; but Princess Leia is more like the Disney Princesses {Read More}

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Star Wars Weekends 2013 Park Map

Chip — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:00:23 +0000

Feel the power of the Force an enjoy a weekend with Star Wars characters and your favorite Disney’s Hollywood Studios attractions from May 17 to June 9, 2013 only at Star Wars Weekends. Join Star Wars celebrities and characters for special shows, Q&A sessions, autographs and more! From Friday to Sunday each and every weekend, you can surround yourself in a galaxy far, far away, right here at Walt Disney World Resort. Only a Sith would miss this celebration! Weekend 1: May 17 {Read More}

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Tentative Star Wars Weekends 2013 Guests List

Aljon — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:19 +0000

I’m still surprised that Disney did not make any announcements regarding Star Wars or Star Wars Weekends as part of their “May the 4th Be With You” Star Wars Day Celebration. That said I have scoured the internet to find who is and who is not confirmed for this year so you can plan your trip accordingly! Here’s what I’ve been able to gather thus far from star’s social media pages. Of course only a few have been confirmed by Disney and {Read More}

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Disney and EA Announce Multi-year Deal to Develop Star Wars Video Games

Aljon — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:43 +0000

Today Disney and EA announced that they will be coming together to bring about new Star Wars games for hardcore gamers. So fear not Playstation and X-Box console lovers, you may just get your Star Wars first person shooter or squad based game sooner than later. It also looks like Disney will continue to push forward developing casual games for Facebook and mobile platforms. Read the press release info below. The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts Inc. today announced {Read More}

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May the 4th Be With You Recap & Star Wars Weekend Tips

Sarah N — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:12 +0000

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 4, 2013 were treated to a sneak peek of the theme park’s annual Star Wars Weekend festivities with a Limited Time Magic event titled, “May the 4th Be with You.” Guests were given a chance to see all of their favorite characters from the Star Wars films and even take photographs with them. The Jedi Training Academy offered a chance for adults to join their Padawans in training, and the newly reimagined Star {Read More}

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Walt Disney World celebrates Star Wars Day with ‘May the Fourth Be With You’

Siera — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:00:14 +0000

We’ve already told you what you can expect with Disney’s monstrous summer event at Walt Disney World this summer. In case you missed it, you can read the full article here. Well, Disney has more in store for their monstrous summer including “Star Wars Day” at Hollywood Studios as part of the Limited Time Magic. May 4 is already celebrated by Star Wars fans worldwide with the tag line “May the Fourth be with you.” The one-day-only celebration at Hollywood {Read More}

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LucasFilms Donates $1 million to Chinese Earthquake Victims

Siera — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:11 +0000

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will donate $1 million in humanitarian aid for the areas affected by a recent deadly earthquake in southwestern China’s province of Sichuan. The president of LucasFilm, Kathleen Kennedy, made the announcement in China on Saturday where she made two appearances. She also used this time to discuss two recent deals in China. Kennedy offered her condolences to the individuals affected by the natural disaster which killed over 150 people and injured more than {Read More}

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Disney Plans New ‘Star Wars’ Film Every Year Starting in 2015

Patrick — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:00:26 +0000

As of last October, we knew that a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy was happening, as was announced when Disney purchased Lucasfilm. At the time, all we knew was that the new series would start with ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, and that the film will be directed by J.J. Abrams, which will be released in the summer of 2015. It’s believed that the new films will see the return of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, as their iconic characters {Read More}

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Star Wars Weekends Coming To Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Siera — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:00:11 +0000

Are you a fan of the Star Wars movies? You won’t want to miss Star Wars Weekends, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this spring! Star Wars Weekends will begin May 17, 2013 and continue every weekend through June 9, 2013. The dates are May 17-19, May 24-26, May 31- June 2, and June 7-9, 2013. Here are some of the highlights for Star Wars Weekends this year: You can meet over 60 Star Wars characters from the entire saga including favorites {Read More}

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Disney Invades Star Wars

Chip — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:30:30 +0000

Disney invades Star Wars in this funny parody from Sam Macaroni. You really have to watch it a few times to really get all the inside jokes. Which is your favorite part?

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Billy Dee Williams Set to Appear at Star Wars Weekends 2013 at Hollywood Studios

Sunshine — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:00:36 +0000

Today we’re pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, gambler and scoundrel will temporarily leave Cloud City and board the Millennium Falcon with a course set for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as actor Billy Dee Williams returns to Star Wars Weekends for the 2013 edition. Williams, a fan favorite for his portrayal of Lando Calrissian in the film saga, will attend Weekend IV, June 7-9, 2013. Lando, who is described on his official bio as having two weapons of choice {Read More}

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Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World

Jodi — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:00:45 +0000

Spring has sprung—although a lot of areas across the U.S. aren’t exactly feeling it yet—and while Walt Disney World Resort is smack in the middle of the Spring Break craze, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next. Memorial Day will fall on Monday, May 27, this year. It’s a great time of year to visit the Parks, with perfectly balanced spring/summer weather. Plus, many kids across the nation are still in school, so the crowd levels haven’t yet peaked. So what kinds {Read More}

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Disney Closes LucasArts Studio

Siera — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:30:32 +0000

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 Wars 1313. The Walt Disney Company is keeping the LucasArts name to license games, but the studio will no longer exist. Disney has reported that their current games could be licensed out {Read More}

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First Look at Star Wars Weekends 2013 Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Sunshine — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:17 +0000

I was delighted to see the logo for Star Wars Weekends 2013 as shared by author Gary Buchanan. He said the artwork gives a nod to the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.” I vividly recall seeing the film in theaters with my parents in May 1983. I was completely obsessed with Star Wars at the time, so I love this poster as it reminds me of my childhood. Disney Design Group artist Tyler Dumas {Read More}

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Boba Fett Actors Unite at Star Wars Celebration Europe II

Aljon — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:32 +0000

Here’s the latest news regarding guests and events slated for the HUGE Star Wars Celebration Europe II convention July 26-28 in Messe Essen, Germany. Four Fetts at Celebration for the First Time in Europe! Boba Fett is one of the most popular characters of the Star Wars saga, and fans will have the chance to meet four actors who brought the iconic bounty hunter to life. This unprecedented collection of on-screen bad boys will be a first for Celebration Europe. Over the {Read More}

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Star Wars Invades Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Jeff — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:45 +0000

No, it’s not a galaxy far, far away. It’s Atlanta Braves spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Last weeks Braves-Mets game saw the first mash-up of Disney, Star Wars and Major League Baseball spring training at Walt Disney World Resort. To catch all the fun, check out the photo gallery below. Related articles All new Dopey Challenge Among Dizzying Enhancements for 2014 WDW Marathon Weekend (chipandco.com)

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