As reported on Friday night in something of a Friday news dump, Walt Disney is not making Tron 3.
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Disney’s Most Important Hit Of 2015 Isn’t ‘Avengers’ Or ‘Star Wars’
Walt Disney will survive Tomorrowland. The Mouse House was obviously looking for something other than the $32 million Fri-Sun and (projected) $41m Fri-Mon debut that they got from the $190m Brad Bird sci-fi adventure this Memorial Day weekend.
All the Disney References Hidden Around Tomorrowland
Brad Bird’s new Disney movie Tomorrowland shares its name and logo with one of the many themed “lands” at the company’s theme parks, but it borrows from much more than just that one section.
‘Tomorrowland’ Celebrates Walt Disney’s Vision of the Future
The world of tomorrow is a pretty wonderful place … at least that’s the sentiment of the makers of Disney’s new epic, “Tomorrowland.”
At a press conference a day after the press’s first look at “Tomorrowland,” cast and crew were on hand to answer questions about the movie’s core message.
Reese Witherspoon to Play Tinker Bell in Live-Action Disney Movie
Disney’s new Tinker Bell movie will be made with plenty of faith, and trust, and pixie dust – and Reese Witherspoon!
Here’s Why All Walt Disney References Were Cut From ‘Tomorrowland’
The Japanese trailer for Brad Bird‘s Tomorrowland had a very explicit reference to the Walt Disney theme park the film is named after. While investigating a mysterious pin, Casey (Britt Robertson) ends up at a geek store called Blast from the Past.
Regal Entertainment Group Announces Limited Edition Pin Giveaway To Celebrate the Opening of “Tomorrowland”
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announces a special Tomorrowland pin giveaway exclusively for Regal Crown Club members. The limited edition pin will be available starting Friday, May 22, excluding midnight shows, at all Regal locations playing Tomorrowland while supplies last.
“Collecting and trading pins has been a longstanding Disney tradition,” said Ken Foreman, vice president of film marketing at Regal Entertainment Group. “Through our partnership with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, we are proud to continue the tradition with this limited edition Tomorrowland pin available only to our loyal Regal Crown Club members.”
Starting Friday, May 22, Regal guests who purchase a ticket to Tomorrowland and use their Regal Crown Club card will receive one pin per transaction. The collectible pin will be available at the box office upon purchase while supplies last. Guests are encouraged to take a picture with their Tomorrowland pin and post on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, while tagging @regalcinemas and using the #Tomorrowland for a chance to win a $500 Regal gift card.
“At Regal, we continue to look for ways to reward our most loyal customers,” said Kelly Hawkins, vice president of loyalty marketing at Regal Entertainment Group. “Through the Regal Crown Club, the number one theatre loyalty program in the world, we are proud to offer these exclusive opportunities to our members just by using their card when visiting our theatres.”
Tomorrowland stars George Clooney (Gravity, Ocean’s 11), Hugh Laurie (House, Blackadder) and Britt Robertson (Scream 4, Life Unexpected) in an epic science fiction movie from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as Tomorrowland. What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever. Featuring a screenplay by Brad Bird and Lost writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof, from a story by Lindelof & Jeff Jensen and Bird, Tomorrowland promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.
Regal fans can access the Regal Crown Club by their card or mobile device for easy access on-the go by downloading the Regal Movies app. Users can program their favorite theatre, gather movie information, select showtimes and purchase tickets. The Regal Crown Club is the number one theatre loyalty program in the country, allowing patrons to accumulate credits at the box office and concession stand to earn free popcorn, soft drinks and movies. Free membership is available at the theatre or online. Moviegoers can also stay connected through Regal Cinemas’ Facebook page and Twitter account, @RegalMovies.
Indiana Jones-Themed Bar Could Be The Best Reason to Go To Disney World
If you’re looking for a place to throw back a few shots of whiskey after raiding a Venezuelan tomb for archaeological treasures or, you know, standing in line for Space Mountain for two hours, the new Indiana Jones-themed bar might be just the place.
‘Tomorrowland’ Eyes $50 Million Memorial Weekend Opening
Disney’s “Tomorrowland” is lining up to win the Memorial Weekend box office despite the fact that the movie is so shrouded in mystery that ticket buyers have only a vague idea what it’s even about. The big-budget tentpole, starring George Clooney, is poised to debut north of $50 million over the four-day holiday, according to industry tracking sources.
Video shows how Disney recycled scenes in its animation movies
Sometimes instead of coming up with new ideas for scenes in movies, it’s just easier to copy your own work. Check out this video that shows how Disney recycled and re-used and repurposed scenes from its movies. Sleeping Beauty is Beauty in the Beast, Robin Hood was used in Snow White and so on.
