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February 2015

Cinderella Soundtrack Details Released

Walt Disney Records CINDERELLAA dream is a wish your heart makes, but a movie needs a great sound track to make dreams come true. Disney’s Cinderella will have an official soundtrack album released by Walt Disney Records on March 10, 2015. The album features original music by Patrick Doyle (“Brave,” “Thor”) marking the eleventh time Doyle has teamed with director Kenneth Branagh. The score was recorded at Air Lyndhurst Studio in London, and was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Shearman and produced by Maggie Rodford.

Doyle has scored over 50 international feature films, including “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Gosford Park,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Indochine,” “Carlito’s Way” and “A Little Princess.” His work has led to collaborations with some of the most acclaimed directors in the world, including Regis Wargnier, Brian De Palma, Alfonso Cuarón, Ang Lee, Chen Kaige, Mike Newell and Robert Altman.

In addition to the score, the soundtrack also includes end credit tracks by Lily James (“Cinderella”) and Helena Bonham Carter (“Fairy Godmother”), plus the end credit original theme song “Strong” (written by Patrick Doyle, Kenneth Branagh and Tommy Danvers) performed by Compound/Motown recording artist Sonna Rele and produced by TommyD (Kylie, Kanye West, Corinne Bailey Rae, FUN). Sonna, the London born singer-songwriter, was discovered by multi Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter/ actor NE-YO and chosen by Kenneth Branagh to record “Strong.” The album was produced by Patrick Doyle and executive produced by Kenneth Branagh.

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Cinderella track list follows:

“A Golden Childhood”
“The Great Secret”
“A New Family”
“Life and Laughter”
“The First Branch”
“Nice and Airy”
“Orphaned”
“The Stag”
“Rich Beyond Reason”
“Fairy Godmother”
“Pumpkins and Mice”
“You Shall Go”
“Valse Royale”
“Who Is She”
“La Valse de L’Amour ”
“La Valse Champagne”
“La Polka Militaire”
“La Polka de Paris”
“A Secret Garden”
“La Polka de Minuit”
“Choose That One”
“Pumpkin Pursuit”
“The Slipper”
“Shattered Dreams”
“Searching the Kingdom”
“Ella and Kit”
“Courage and Kindness”
“Strong” Performed by Sonna Rele
“A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” Performed by Lily James
“Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” (The Magic Song) Performed by Helena Bonham Carter

The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new Stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family.Read More »Cinderella Soundtrack Details Released

Cinderella Carriage Popcorn Bucket

The new hot collectible at Disney’s theme parks is popcorn buckets. Disney has customized Haunted Mansion, Seven Dwarfs Mine train, and Dumbo, to name a few. The latest addition to the Premium Popcorn Bucket series is Cinderella’s carriage. This release comes just in time for… Read More »Cinderella Carriage Popcorn Bucket

Disney to revive DuckTales cartoon

The good news, Disney has decided to revive the fan favorite DuckTales cartoon. The bad news, you’ll have to wait until 2017 to see it. The series ran as part of the Disney Afternoon line up in the late ’80s/early ’90s. This time it will… Read More »Disney to revive DuckTales cartoon

Frozen Fever – New trailer from Disney Animation

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When Disney’s Cinderella opens on March 13th, it will be accompanied by a new animated short featuring your favorite royal family from Arendelle.

In “Frozen Fever,” it’s Anna’s birthday and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but when Elsa catches a cold, her powers may put more than just the party at risk.

There is currently no official word on a full-length animated feature sequel for Frozen, but there is a Broadway Musical currently in pre-production with new songs from husband and wife team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez who wrote the original songs for “Frozen.”

Head below the jump for more behind the scenes details
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Anna & Elsa Topiary Flower & Garden Sneak Peek!

You knew these were coming, two new topiary will be gracing this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Queen Elsa and her sister Anna from the land of Arendelle are the latest Disney characters to be made into topiary. These photos are from the… Read More »Anna & Elsa Topiary Flower & Garden Sneak Peek!

Disney’s Into The Woods DVD / Blu-Ray Features & Release Date Announced

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It was the surprise hit of the new year, Disney’s cinematic version of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods musical enchanted audiences with the modern twist of beloved fairy tales you thought you knew. On March 24th, you’ll be able to take home your own copy of the movie on DVD or Blu-Ray. Pre-order on Amazon.com today for home delivery on the 24th.

intothewoods-dveThe special features including an exclusive, never-before-seen original song written for the movie by Stephen Sondheim with lyrics by James Lapine. “She’ll be Back” was eventually cut from the film, but not before Meryl Streep recorded it for the movie.

In addition to Streep, the talent cast included Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Lika Crawford, and Daniel Huttlestone. Iconic characters, such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, find their fates intertwined with a humble baker and his wife, whose longing to have a child sends them on a quest to reverse a witch’s (Streep) curse. With an all-star cast, this spellbinding adventure is everything you could ever wish for!

More details on what will be found on the Blu-Ray and DVD are below the jump:

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Disney’s Big Hero 6 Now out on DVD / Blu-Ray

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Disney’s Big Hero 6 has quietly reach big box office numbers both domestically and worldwide rocketing it up to the 2nd most successful film of all time from Walt Disney Studios (behind, you guessed it – Frozen). It also just took home the Oscar for best animated feature. Not too shabby.

big-hero-6-dvdAs of today you can officially bring home your own copy of Disney’s Big Hero 6 on DVD or Blu-Ray and watch Baymax, Hiro and pals as often as you like.

With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes.

Also on the DVD is the Oscar Winning animated short Feast. Relive the wonderful moments of a dog who follows his owners love interests via their food as many times as you want.

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