“I had to pay him to do the part … and I’d do it again,” the 92-year-old actor said of his fight to play a second role in the 1964 film, during a sit-down interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda for ‘Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic — A Special Edition of 20/20,’ set to air Thursday.
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Disney Offers A Behind-The-Scenes Glimpse Into The Making Of ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’
Walt Disney Animation Studios used the Wall Street Journal’s technology conference to talk about how animators portrayed the internet in the film Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 and build some Silicon Valley buzz for its Nov. 21 opening.
Tickets Now Available for ‘Ralph Breaks VR’ Hyper-Reality Experience at Disney Springs, Downtown Disney District
Earlier this year, Disney announced that Ralph Breaks VR, a one-of-a-kind, hyper-reality experience by ILMxLAB and The VOID based on the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” is coming to Disney Springs® and the Downtown Disney® District. Now, we’re thrilled to share that this new adventure is ready to launch and tickets are available for purchase!
Beginning Nov. 21, 2018, Ralph Breaks VR will put Guests inside a new multi-sensory Disney adventure where you’ll be immersed in the internet world of Ralph Breaks the Internet. In teams of four, Guests will break into the internet with Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz disguised as characters from the film called “Netizens” to play the newest, coolest video game ever.
The creators of this new animated experience – ILMxLAB, The VOID and Walt Disney Animation Studios – have a few surprises! Ralph Breaks VR introduces two new locations, Dunderdome and Pancake Milkshake Diner, in addition to a new antagonist named B.E.V. (which stands for “Built to Eradicate Viruses”), voiced Pamela Ribon, writer of Ralph Breaks VR and co-writer of Ralph Breaks the Internet.
“There is nothing more magical than stepping inside a rich animated world – especially one filled with color, life, humor and delightful characters as is the case with Ralph Breaks the Internet,” says Vicki Dobbs Beck, Executive in Charge at ILMxLAB. “Ralph Breaks VR is an experience that brings a smile to your face and the desire to have another go around with friends and family.”
“Designing the elements that pull you irresistibly into the unique world of Ralph and Vanellope has been an incredibly fun process,” said Curtis Hickman, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of The VOID. “What we’ve created together with ILMxLAB is an astounding adventure that allows people to experience a unique extension of Wreck-It Ralph’s detailed characters, environments and stories.”
To experience The VOID, guests must be at least 48” tall and 10 years old at both Disney Springs and the Downtown Disney District.
Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, ILMxLAB and The VOID’s fan-favorite experience which launched last winter, will continue to operate but the specific schedule varies by location. For more details on experience availability and to purchase tickets for your Clients, please visit TheVOID.com.
Ralph Breaks the Internet is in theaters Nov. 21, 2018.
Atom Tickets Teams with Disney Movie Rewards
Atom Tickets announced it is teaming up with Disney Movie Rewards. Atom customers are now able to link their Disney Movie Rewards membership to their Atom Rewards account to automatically earn points for their eligible Disney ticket purchases. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Atom Tickets, the social movie ticketing platform, has announced it is teaming up with Disney Movie Rewards. Through this new relationship, Atom customers are now able to link their Disney Movie Rewards membership to their Atom Rewards account to automatically earn points for their eligible Disney ticket purchases. Periodically, Disney Movie Rewards will include special offers in collaboration with Atom Tickets.
The Disney Movie Rewards program includes Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm releases. To celebrate the launch and the theatrical release of Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet in theaters on Wednesday, November 21, Atom users will enjoy 50 bonus Disney Movie Rewards points when they link their Atom Rewards account to Disney Movie Rewards. After linking, members will receive 50 Disney Movie Rewards bonus points for every 2D ticket purchase, and 75 Disney Movie Rewards bonus points for every premium ticket purchase. Additional ongoing benefits with DMR membership include access to special rewards, sweepstakes, collectibles and more! The promotion continues when tickets go on sale for Mary Poppins Returns.
“Disney movies have been breaking sales records on Atom all year with blockbusters such as Black Panther and Incredibles 2 which shows that our users have been among the millions of people that rushed to see them in theaters,” said Allison Checchi, COO of Atom Tickets. “Through this new collaboration with Disney Movie Rewards, we’re fueling moviegoing behavior and rewarding the love consumers have for Disney’s storytelling while powering offers that drive loyalty to their unparalleled franchises.”
Disney Movie Rewards is the first studio reward program to join Atom’s growing list of loyalty programs from exhibitors such as AMC Stubs and Regal Crown Club. Atom customers can link their Disney Movie Rewards account through Atomtickets.com or DisneyMovieRewards.com. For additional information, please visit atm.tk/dmrlink.
How Atom Tickets Works:
Atom Tickets re-imagines the most convenient way for users to plan a night out at the movies, including pre-ordering your favorite concessions. The free app and website provide relevant reviews, trailers and synopses to help moviegoers make the best decision on what to see. App users may then invite friends (via their contact lists) to purchase their own tickets and join them with a few easy taps. Atom has integrated digital payment leaders including Chase Pay, Amazon Pay and Apple Pay to make it easier to check out.
At the theater, users skip the box office lines and go directly to the ticket attendants and Atom express concession lanes where they simply scan a QR code on Atom-branded tablets to redeem their order. When ticket holders register with Atom, they automatically enjoy the benefits of Atom Rewards, which currently includes a members-only offer to earn a free movie ticket after seeing four movies in a theater any time in the next year. Atom’s innovative platform keeps all plans, messages, payment, tickets and rewards in one convenient place—your phone.
How Disney Movie Rewards Works:
Disney Movie Rewards is the premier loyalty program for Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Star Wars movies. Members can earn points by registering their purchases of eligible movie tickets, Blu-ray ™ and DVDs and Disney Music. They can also earn by engaging with the program by completing their profile, taking surveys, playing trivia and linking their Disney Movie Rewards account to a participating program. Points can be redeemed for great rewards including movie certificates, Blu-ray and collectibles as well as one-of-a-kind experiences and offers, such as a Walt Disney Studios tour and special sweepstakes. Disney Movie Rewards is free to join at DisneyMovieRewards.com.
After ‘Avengers 4,’ Disney May Want To Give Marvel Some Time Off
Walt Disney announced this morning that Jaume Collet-Serra’s live-action adaptation of the popular Disney theme park ride “The Jungle Cruise” has been moved from Oct. 11, 2019 to July 24, 2020.
Why 2019 Could Be Disney’s Biggest Year Ever
When it comes to the box office, there’s Disney and then there is everyone else. The year isn’t over yet, but Disney is lapping the field thanks to its popular brands and successful blockbusters. In fact, the studio is on track for its second-biggest year ever at the worldwide box office. It is impressive to say the least, but looking ahead, this year could pale in comparison to what Disney has in store for 2019.
Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Wows Exhibitors With First Screening At NATO Conference
They were told not to say anything, and actually had to sign non-disclosure agreements, but that hasn’t stopped a number of the nation’s exhibitors from giving their opinions on Disney’s big Christmas release — and perhaps Oscar hopeful — Mary Poppins Returns.
Disney’s Aladdin Teaser Trailer – In Theaters May 24th, 2019
Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, the film is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.”
“Aladdin” stars Will Smith as the larger-than-life Genie; Mena Massoud as the charming scoundrel Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine, the beautiful, self-determined princess; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, the powerful sorcerer; Navid Negahban as the Sultan concerned with his daughter’s future; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia, Princess Jasmine’s free-spirited best friend and confidante; Billy Magnussen as the handsome and arrogant suitor Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim, Jafar’s right-hand man and captain of the palace guards. The film is produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich with Marc Platt and Kevin De La Noy serving as executive producers. Alan Menken provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and lyricists Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and two new songs written by Menken and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.The film, which was shot on practical stages in London and on location amidst the stunning desert vistas of Jordan, has a talented creative team helping to bring Agrabah to life, including: director of photography Alan Stewart, production designer Gemma Jackson and costume designer Michael Wilkinson.
Lilo & Stitch live-action remake reportedly coming from Disney
Let’s go surfing now: The Disney animated movie Lilo & Stitch is getting a live-action/computer-generated remake, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.
Disney could add TV shows starring Loki and Scarlet Witch to its new streaming service
Disney’s Netflix rival, the name of which we don’t have yet, will reportedly feature limited TV series based on Loki, the Scarlet Witch and other heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to a Variety report Tuesday that cited sources close to production.
