In 2003, Finding Nemo was one of Pixar’s biggest hits to date. But when SuperFan recently spoke with its director, Andrew Stanton, he explained that a sequel was never in the cards. Well, until it was.
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This is How Much it Costs to Visit Disney Theme Parks Around the World
On Thursday, Disney opened its sixth theme park location worldwide, in Shanghai, China. The park and resort cost about $5.5 billion to build and span an area more than 11 times the size of the original Disneyland, in Anaheim, Calif.
A look at Pixar’s real life inspiration for “Finding Dory”
For many visitors to California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium, the underwater view of the kelp forest is a highlight, but perhaps no one has ever studied the wonders of that kelp in the same detail as Steve Pilcher.
“You put the bits of leaves and bubbles on that surface, you’ve got this beautiful ceiling for our characters,” Pilcher said.
DO NOT skip the credits after “Finding Dory”!
By the time the credits roll on most movies, chances are you’re super tired of sitting in a movie theater. First you stand in line to buy snacks, then you sit through 20 minutes of trailers, then the movie finally starts and lasts anywhere from an hour and a half to three hours (in some really, really long situations).
‘Dory’s Glory: Pixar Sequel Set to Post All-Time Record Opening for Animated Pic With $130M+
We’re hearing that Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory is swimming upstream to a record opening of $130M+ for the weekend and today alone will clear $50M-$52M.
Disney to Stream ‘Newsies’ Facebook Live Event
Disney will bring the singing and dancing paperboys of hit musical “Newsies” to Facebook Live next week, in the Mouse House’s biggest project to date taking advantage of the social giant’s live video capabilities.
STAR WARS REBELS: SEASON 2 on Blu-ray and DVD August 30th
The Epic Battle to Defeat the Evil Empire Continues in Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two!
Available in Your Galaxy on Blu-ray™ and DVD August 30, 2016
Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two delivers all 22 action-packed episodes of the hit CG animated series’ second season, plus exclusive, never-before-seen bonus material on DVD and even more exclusive footage on Blu-ray! Available August 30, this thrilling continuation of the Star Wars Rebels saga depicts the continued efforts of the crew of
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Original Motion Picture Soundtrack From John Williams New Double Gatefold Vinyl
oday, Walt Disney Records releases a new hologram vinyl version of the original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. With score conducted and composed by five-time Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams and liner notes by the film’s director, J.J. Abrams, the double LP features a 16-page booklet on 180 gram vinyl and Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) for an optimal listening experience. This one-of-a-kind vinyl set, hand etched by Tristan Duke of Infinity Light Science, offers a 3D hologram experience featuring the Millennium Falcon on Disc 1/Side B and a TIE Fighter on Disc 2/Side B. For optimal viewing, use a direct light source or simply hold a mobile phone flashlight above the vinyl to view the holograms.
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2-LP hologram soundtrack is now available at Disney Music Emporium (http://www.DisneyMusicEmporium.com), the destination for collectible Disney music products, Barnes and Noble (http://smarturl.it/swbrnshv1), Amazon (http://smarturl.it/swamhv1) and wherever vinyl is sold.
Chris Pratt gave the sweetest speech after he wrapped filming on “Guardians of the Galaxy”
“Give it up one more time for Chris Pratt!” — Chris Pratt
It feels like just yesterday one of our favorite people in the world — that’d be Pratt — was posting about returning to the role of Star Lord for Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2. He even got a Snapchat to mark the occasion!
Walt Disney World Resort Launches Summer Vacation Season with Magical Premieres at Epcot
Anna, Elsa and other beloved characters from the blockbuster film, “Frozen,” will give the summer season a warm hug at Epcot beginning June 21. Meanwhile “Turtle Talk with Crush” makes fun waves and Soarin’ Around the World takes guests to new heights starting June 17.
- Anna, Elsa and their “Frozen” friends will welcome guests aboard the new Frozen Ever After boat ride that sails into a “Frozen” world at the Norway Pavilion starting June 21. Passengers on their way to Arendelle’s Winter in Summer Celebration for Queen Elsa visit the ice palace and hear beloved film tunes plus new lyrics by Oscar-winning “Let It Go” songwriters Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
- Also at the Norway Pavilion, Anna and Elsa will greet guests in the new Royal Sommerhus, modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin.
- In Future World, guests will celebrate the U.S. debut of the expanded Soarin’ Around the World attraction at The Land Pavilion on June 17. Now with a third Epcot theater, plus new digital screens and projection systems, the enhanced attraction takes guests on an exhilarating “flight” above spectacular global landscapes and man-made wonders.
- Guests can now find new additions at “Turtle Talk with Crush” with characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory”. When Crush the sea turtle swims up to the “Human Tank” at Epcot, he’ll be joined by Dory and some of her new friends that guests will get to know better when “Finding Dory” swims into theaters on June 17, 2016.
