Disney boss Bob Iger is firmly in Major League Baseball’s potential lineup of new commissioner candidates, according to sources.
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A Definitive Ranking Of Disney Sidekicks
Following a common trope of being slightly flawed but fiercely loyal, Disney sidekicks all contribute to the overarching message of friendship in their own unique way. The Huffington Post brings you a definitive ranking of Disney’s best sidekicks:
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Sneak Peek – Disney’s Animated Marvel Movie ‘Big Hero 6’ Images
Take a look at some stills from Disney’s animated Marvel film, ‘Big Hero 6’.
Brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion, a robot named Baymax, Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.
Release Date: November 7, 2014
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Frozen Coming to Disney on Ice
Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, today announced that its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring the Academy Award® winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to life. Disney On Ice presents Frozen will begin touring in September 2014; tickets go on sale today.
The Academy Award® winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”
“In our more than 30 years of producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like this,” says producer Nicole Feld. “While it might seem obvious that Frozen is well suited for the ice, this Disney On Ice production will touch audiences emotionally through innovative show elements and world-class skating.”
Frozen directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee add, “Seeing audiences around the world embrace Frozen has been the experience of a lifetime. And to now have the chance to consult with the talented team at Feld Entertainment and watch their creation come to life on ice, is thrilling.”
In Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and favorite characters from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story and Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King, who come together to prove that true love is the greatest power of all. Director Patty Vincent says, “Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along throughout this emotional journey.”
To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set design will encompass the space from the ice surface up through the air, drawing everyone into the story and closer to the characters. Families will feel that they are trekking up to the North Mountains with Anna, Kristoff and Sven, and they will tangibly experience the storm inside Elsa. Elsa’s magic will be enhanced by state-of-the art special effects while her emotions will be conveyed through powerful skating.
Producers Nicole Feld and Kenneth Feld have selected the brightest and most creative minds in the industry to put together this spectacular show.
Patty Vincent (Director) – Directed numerous Feld Entertainment ice and stage shows including Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, Dare to Dream and Treasure Trove; began her career at Feld Entertainment as a skater 31 years ago and has advanced in the company to become the Character Development Director for all touring Disney On Ice productions. In this role, she creates movement that best suits the performers, as well as the animation of the character they portray in each production. Additional credits include co-director of Playhouse Disney Live! and co-director of High School Musical Summer Celebration (stage show).
Cindy Stuart (Choreographer) – Four-time Professional Skaters Association “Choreographer of the Year award” nominee and the 2014 Sonja Henie award nominee; collaborated with Olympic Gold Medalist Robin Cousins on multiple projects; choreographed for US Champion Gracie Gold, US Bronze Medalist Mirai Nagasu, World and Olympic Champions Xue Shen and Hongbo Zhao and Olympic Champions Jamie Sale and David Pelletier; choreographer for several Disney On Ice productions, including Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After.
Adam Wilson and Melanie Wilson LaBracio (Writers) – The brother-sister writing team started their career together as children putting on elaborate puppet shows for neighbors in their parents’ living room. Their creativity followed them into adulthood, and their ability to capture a youthful voice has yielded a broad range of projects including Trolls, an upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature film based on the iconic Troll toy property; an animated children’s series they are developing for Amazon Studios; and another upcoming Feld production, Marvel Universe LIVE! Their credits extend to other major production companies, including The Weinstein Company, Paramount, Universal and Nickelodeon.
Steve Bass (Scenic Designer) – Multi-Emmy® award winner and holds countless credits throughout the entertainment industry as a scenic designer. As a professional known for his ability to interpret avant-garde concepts into masterful, visual displays, his breadth of experience reads as a playbill of the most prestigious events in Hollywood and theatre. His credits include the 83rd Annual Academy Awards® and several Emmy®, Tony ® and Grammy® award productions, along with Good Morning America, Sesame Street Live and Curious George, as well as collaborating on Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey® performances.
Gregory A. Poplyk (Costume Designer) – Emmy®-nominated costume designer known for his expert use of color has worked in all venues from drama to opera to ballet, he is best known for designing large scale musicals. His work has been seen at theatres across the country, among them the Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, New York City Ballet, the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and the Ordway Theatre in Minneapolis. Most recently he created the costumes for the Broadway musical Scandalous and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!℠ and DRAGONS℠.
Sam Doty (Lighting Designer) – Credits include Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After, Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Barnum Bash℠ and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Super Circus Heroes℠; has assisted in the planning and building of every Feld Entertainment show since 2006. Doty’s vast experience with lighting dance shows and his understanding of rhythm and melody play an integral role in his unparalleled ability to translate music and movement into light.
For a complete list of tour dates, visit the Disney On Ice website (http://www.disneyonice.com) and stay current on the latest developments through social media, including instructions on how to access presale codes for tickets as early as May 20th:
- Facebook (www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce)
- Twitter (@DisneyOnIce/@NicoleFeld (show’s producer twitter feed))
- YouTube (www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce)
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Red Five May Be Disney’s Newest Stand-Alone Star Wars Movie
We’ve heard plenty of rumors that Disney was planning on making stand-alone Boba Fett and young Han Solo films, so that jibes. But what is Red Five?
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Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios Roll Out Piston Cup Junior Ride-Along Cars
Petty Holdings, LLC and Pixar Animation Studios are bringing to life two characters from the Academy Award®-nominated 2006 animated feature film “Cars” – Aiken Axler and Sage VanDerSpin at Walt Disney World Resort. Petty Holdings initially began their relationship with Pixar when Richard Petty became the voice of “The King” in the original “Cars” movie.
The two full-size custom character cars, created by “Cars” creative director Jay Ward, will enter the line-up for the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World® Speedway near Orlando, Fla. beginning Saturday, June 14. The #28 Aiken Axler and #80 Sage VanDerSpin cars will be used in the new Piston Cup Junior Ride-Along program. For just $59, the Junior Ride-Along program gives children ages 6 to 13 (and at least 48 inches tall) the chance to experience real-life racing excitement as they ride shotgun with a professional driving instructor for three thrilling laps in a specially equipped Piston Cup race car.
“We’re thrilled to have Sage and Aiken join the Richard Petty Driving Experience team and know they’ll provide a truly magical element to our popular Junior Ride-Along program,” said Chris Kirby, Petty Holdings director of marketing. “Jay did an amazing job bringing these two characters to life in the form of two full-sized, high-performance, 600HP race cars.”
According to their official biographies, #80 VanDerSpin races for Team “Gask-its” and is the youngest winner of the Junior Piston Cup Pro Series. Axler is the #28 Nitroade racer who captured the Vitoline Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of Cup competition. Both will be sporting their team colors and sponsors, along with their larger-than-life personalities, thanks to a specialty window wrap.
“The window wrap makes it possible to see the character eyes from the exterior, which really brings them to life, but doesn’t interfere with the view of the track,” added Kirby. “Once passengers are inside the car, the track can be clearly seen so they can fully enjoy the experience of racing around the track.”
Ward has also been named guardian of the ”Cars” franchise due to his in-depth knowledge and love of cars. Ward’s position allows him to have a hand in developing consumer products, interactive games, theme parks, marketing and ancillary projects involving “Cars,” – which led to his role in developing the VanDerSpin and Axler Piston Cars. Since joining Pixar in 1998, Ward has worked in the art department on a number of other Pixar movies including “Ratatouille,” “Monster’s Inc.” and “Brave.”
Both cars feature custom racing seats designed by The Joie of Seating – a premier fabricator of custom-fitted aluminum racing seats, owned and operated by two-time NASCAR Nationwide series champion Randy LaJoie. Specifically designed to ensure the safety and security of smaller bodies, these full containment racing seats feature built-in shoulder and head protection and a five-point safety harness with the same design used by NASCAR drivers.
Junior Ride-Alongs do not require reservations and are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out more information about program offerings, dates and times by visiting Drivepetty.com or call 800-237-3889.
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Disney Princesses as High School Students
Have you ever wondered what it’d be like if your fave Disney Princesses existed IRL? You’d totally be BFFs with Anna, right?
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Watch – Disney/Pixar’s ‘Cars’ New Short
Race into summer with the Disney Movies Anywhere premiere of Radiator Springs 500 ½. The all-new Disney•Pixar short is available for free, and is an exciting first installment in the “Tales from Radiator Springs” series. Just download Disney Movies Anywhere app for iPhone or iPad to watch Radiator Springs 500 ½ now!
Featuring Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen and directed by Rob Gibbs (“Mater’s Tall Tales”), Radiator Springs 500 1/2 tells the story of a “leisurely drive” planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, which turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned “leisurely drive” to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the “legend” of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer
Go to Disney Movies Anywhere to find out more about buying, watching, and collecting your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies anywhere! http://www.disneymoviesanywhere.com or download the App at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-movies-anywhere-watch
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Disney Cruise Line Returning to Hawai’i, West Coast and Galveston in 2015
In the fall of 2015, Disney Cruise Line is returning to popular destinations and home ports for limited-time engagements. Two Hawai’i cruises, a return to the West Coast with departures from San Diego and a Galveston, Texas homecoming make up a season of special sailings.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
Hawai’i Sailings
The Disney Wonder will explore the Hawaiian Islands with two special 10-night cruises in September. Sailing through breathtaking scenery, your Clients can experience the beauty and natural wonders of this exciting destination.
10-night Hawai’i with two days in Honolulu – Vancouver to Honolulu
Ports: Vancouver; Hilo (Hawai’i Island); Nawilliwili (Kauai); Kahului (Maui) and Honolulu (Oahu)
Departure Date: Sept. 7
10-night Hawai’i with two days in Kahului – Honolulu to Vancouver
Ports: Honolulu (Oahu); Kahului (Maui); Hilo (Hawai’i Island); Nawilliwili (Kauai) and Vancouver
Departure Date: Sept. 17
West Coast Sailings
Starting in October, the Disney Wonder heads to the West Coast for a limited-time offering six cruises from San Diego, California sailing to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Galveston, Texas Sailings
In November, the Disney Wonder returns to Galveston for the holiday season, offering a variety of sailings to The Bahamas and the Western Caribbean.
Disney Cruise Line will also sail from Port Canaveral and Miami, Florida to The Bahamas and Caribbean on a variety of itineraries. All of these cruises will include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Bookings for the fall 2015 itineraries open to Gold and Platinum Castaway Club Members via phone on May 20, 2014 and to all Guests on May 21, 2014 via phone and online.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Once Upon a Vacation to plan and book your vacation.
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Disney’s ‘Girl Meets World’ Theme Song Released
Take a listen to the theme song from Disney’s ‘Girl Meets World’.
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