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Kingdom Keepers Dark Passage review

April 11, 2013 by Sierra 1 Comment

In Kingdom Keepers VI Dark Passage By Ridley Pearson the five keepers Finn.Willa,Charlene,Maybeck and Philby must fight against the tide to stop the evil Maleficent from resurrecting Walt Disney’s most evil creation Chernabog.

With the help of two very special girls Jess and Amanda and some new friends Storey and Mattie they must save the parks from the overtakers. Taking place on the aboard the magical Disney Cruise Lines and ports such as Aruba and Mexico. This is the sixth book in the series Kingdom Keepers all of the books take place in various places having to do with Disney and it’s characters.

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Filed Under: Books, Disney & Co, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Publishing Tagged With: A Dark Passage, Aruba, Disney Cruise Line, Kingdom Keepers, Kingdom Keepers Dark Passage, Maleficent, Ridley Pearson, The Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark, Walt Disney

Walt Disney Studios Sets Release Dates For ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′, ‘The Muppets 2′, and More

January 15, 2013 by Patrick 2 Comments

Walt Disney Studios has just announced a slew of new release dates for their upcoming slate of films, as well as 3D announcements for two of the upcoming Marvel Studios films, and a cancellation of one 3D re-release.

‘The Muppets 2′, which is rumored to be titled ‘The Muppets…Again’, will be released March 21, 2014.

‘Maleficent’, the new Angelina Jolie starring take on the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ story has been moved to July 2, 2014.

‘!952′, Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof’s mystery science fiction film, will be released December 19, 2014.

‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ will set sail July 10, 2015.

Both ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ will be released in 3D. Both films are still set for April 4, 2014 and August 1, 2014, respectively.

As for the re-release of ‘The Little Mermaid 3D’, it has now been pulled from the schedule altogether, and looks like it could have possibly been cancelled.

Which of the films on the new slate are you currently looking forward to? Let me know in the comments below, only here at Chip and Company!

The Walt Disney Studios Release Schedule Update for 2014 and beyond (chipandco.com)
Disney Hires ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Screenwriter for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ (chipandco.com)

Walt Disney Studios Sets Release Dates For Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Muppets 2, and More

Filed Under: Disney & Co, Marvel, Movies, Movies, Muppets, Stuff, Walt Disney Pictures Tagged With: 1952, 3D, Angelina Jolie, Brad Bird, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Damon Lindelof, Guardians of the Galaxy, little mermaid, Maleficent, Marvel Studios, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, The Muppets, The Muppets 2, The Muppets...Again, Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Studios Release Schedule Update for 2014 and beyond

January 14, 2013 by guest blogging 1 Comment

Today, The Walt Disney Studios announced release dates and additional information for several upcoming films. In case you missed our post from last month here are the Disney Movies coming to theaters in 2013.

Here’s a closer look.

THE MUPPETS 2 is now dated on 3/21/14.

MUPPETS 2 is produced by Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman and directed by James Bobin. The screenplay is by Bobin and Nick Stoller, who will also serve as executive producer. The cast includes Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell – and of course, the whole Muppets gang.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (Marvel) will be available in 3D.

Releases on 4/4/14.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER will pick up where “Marvel’s The Avengers” leaves off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world. The film stars Chris Evans in the title role and will be directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo.

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Filed Under: Disney & Co, Marvel, Movies, Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures Tagged With: Brad Bird, Captain Jack Sparrow, Caribbean, David Hoberman, disney, James Bobin, Maleficent, Marvel, Muppet, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Company

First look at Angelina Jolie as the Evil Queen in Maleficent

June 19, 2012 by Chip 1 Comment

Directed by two-time Oscar®-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (“Avatar,” “Alice in Wonderland”), in his directorial debut, and produced by Joe Roth, “Maleficent” is written by Linda Woolverton (“The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and executive produced by Angelina Jolie, Don Hahn, Matt Smith and Palak Patel. Co-starring in the film are Sharlto Copley (“District 9″), Elle Fanning (“Super 8″), Sam Riley (“On the Road”), Imelda Staunton (“Vera Drake”), Miranda Richardson (“The Hours”), Juno Temple (“Atonement”) and Lesley Manville (“Secrets & Lies”).

This is the untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain, Maleficent, from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” The film reveals the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora. Behind-the-scenes talent includes Academy Award®–winning cinematographer Dean Semler (“Dances with Wolves,” “In the Land of Blood and Honey”), production designer Gary Freeman (“Saving Private Ryan,” “The Bourne Supremacy”), two-time Oscar® nominated costume designer Anna B. Sheppard (“Schindler’s List,” “The Pianist”) and seven-time Academy Award–winning makeup artist Rick Baker (“Planet of the Apes,” “Men in Black”).

Maleficent, which will open in theaters on March 14, 2014

Angelina Jolie joins the cast in Walt Disney Studios’ Maleficent (chipandco.com)

First look at Angelina Jolie as the Evil Queen in Maleficent

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Angelina Jolie joins the cast in Walt Disney Studios’ Maleficent

April 9, 2012 by Chip Leave a Comment

The Walt Disney Studios has announced a U.S. release date of March 14, 2014, for Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie in the title role as Disney’s ultimate villain. The live-action film explores the origins of the evil fairy Maleficent and what led her to curse Princess Aurora in Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty.

Leading a team of visionary filmmakers known for creating and transporting audiences to new and exciting worlds, Academy Award®-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, and Oz The Great and Powerful) will direct with a script by Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Alice in Wonderland). Maleficent is produced by Joe Roth (Alice in Wonderland and Oz The Great and Powerful).