The Walt Disney Studios has announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to break records with weekend sales reaching $238 million in the U.S. and $517 Million in Global Debut. Alan Horn, Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios shared the following statement. “Our sole focus has been creating a
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Press Conference – Part 1
Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Company hosted the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Global Press Conference in a secret location last week. As is common of the press events, the invitations usually arrive with sufficient time to prepare questions and along with an opportunity to see the film before hand. This was
Opening Day Record Breaking Numbers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens had a record breaking preview night of approximately $57 million in sales. The film which opens in theaters today, started things rolling on Wednesday, December 16th with its international debut in 12 markets and added another 32 markets on Thursday, December 17th. Opening
Star Wars In Concert is BACK!
Seven years ago, Lucasfilm offered a Star Wars Concert. Along with the legendary music of John Williams performed by a live orchestra were clips of the different films on a huge screen. Hosted by C3P0 actor Anthony Daniels who told the story of Star Wars between the musical pieces, the
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Media Screening Preview
The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank was the site of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens media preview. Having attended many movie previews, I was very surprised to see the amount of security measures taken to ensure there were no spoilers. After a double-check in process and need
Dick Van Dyke Celebrates his 90th Birthday at Disneyland
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 90th birthday with friends and family at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 13. Van Dyke’s birthday celebration included a special presentation inside the Mary Poppins-themed eatery, Jolly Holiday Bakery Caf, and a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A., where thousands of
New Super Hero Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland
New super hero merchandise has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. One of the exciting new offerings is the Spiderman caramel apple (pictured above). This new apple has been dipped in rich caramel, covered in red sanding sugar and detailed with chocolate to create the look of Spiderman’s mask. You can find it at Candy
A First Timer’s Guide To Walt Disney World – Making An Itinerary
As a first time traveler to Walt Disney World, it can be tricky to navigate the world of Theme Parks, dining, rides, attractions, shows, resorts…etc, etc – there’s just SO much to do and see that planning your trip can seem really overwhelming! But fear not – we here at
Rare Star Wars Merchandise Sells for Big Money
Sotheby’s and Ebay recently sold more than half a million dollars in an online auction for rare Star Wars merchandise. Over 600 items are on their way to new homes. The priciest item was an unopened packet of 7 action figures from Empire Strikes Back that was in pristine condition. It
The Good Dinosaur and Inside Out Were Both Nominated for Golden Globes
The Inside Out crew is shocked at their nomination! After all, it is an honor just being nominated. Recently, the Golden Globes nominations were announced by the Foreign Press Association. Good Dinosaur and Inside Out got nominated for a Golden globe! What an honor for our talented crews at Pixar
Walking Tour of the 2015 Epcot Holidays Around the World
Walt Disney World has so many fun and restive ways to celebrate the holidays, from the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! And what better way to spend the holidays than with a trip around the world. And it’s totally possible to do this
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
Marvel Comics Welcomes The Haunted Mansion!
Marvel Comics welcomes the ghosts of the Haunted Mansion!. Marvel’s Disney Kingdoms series, which includes popular Disney attractions such as Figment and Big Thunder Mountain, brings us one of the park’s most popular attractions. Haunted Mansion #1, written by Joshua Williamson, introduces readers to 999 ghosts that live in the
Frozen Fever as told by Emoji
Disney is giving fans an entirely new way to experience the story of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ short, Frozen Fever, with the Frozen Fever as Told by Emoji video. Fans can watch as emoji-fied versions of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and of course, the Snowgies, retell their tale through the
