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Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration Details Announced

Robin Roberts and Tim Tebow Tape the 2014 Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration TV Special

There’s something about the holiday season that makes me think of visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World. The parks are just a little more magical with all the holiday decorations and special entertainment offerings, that it doesn’t even bother me that the crowds are huge this time of year. I know it’s not always possible to sneak in a trip, or you may just want to avoid the crowded season. Thanks to the yearly Disney Parks Christmas Parade, you can still get in the highlights.

This year, Disney has put a “Frozen” twist on its 31st annual Christmas Day telecast, which has been renamed the “Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration.” As usual, it will air on Dec. 25, 2014 on ABC-TV.

Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning America” will host the reimagined television special inspired by the blockbuster hit’s message of uniting family and loved ones. Roberts will lead the telecast from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with support from GMA Contributor and ESPN and SEC Network analyst Tim Tebow.

Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts Hosts the 2014 Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration TV Special

They will be joined by Rob Marciano, senior meteorologist of ABC’s “Good Morning America” from the “The Happiest Place on Earth” at Disneyland Resort. Sarah Hyland, star of ABC’s Emmy award-winning show “Modern Family,” joins the fun from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‛i. The festivities will also feature a special appearance by Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev, making this year’s Christmas special a magical “Frozen” celebration not to be missed.

Disney Parks will celebrate this Christmas with more than a parade, but with a heartfelt wish for the holiday season, the coming together of loved ones and family. In keeping with the spirit of “Frozen” where two sisters are united through the power of true love, Disney will bring together three groups of families and friends who have been apart or separated for the holidays, providing the ultimate Christmas gift. The reunions will take place at three magical Disney destinations – Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani – making these reunions bigger, brighter and merrier.Read More »Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration Details Announced

International Posters for Pixar’s Inside Out

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I’m really loving these retro-modern character designs for the French poster for Pixar’s Inside Out. It’s also the first time that the silhouette head was of Riley’s, the young girl in the film. The French title of the movie as “Vice-Versa” is also pretty neat. I think that would have made a great title of the film in the US too.

The Japan poster ditches the stylized characters, but keeps the shape of Riley’s head.

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If you missed the trailer, you can watch it here and read Peter’s analysis.

Full synopsis below the jump:

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‘Fresh Off The Boat’ given mid-season debut lift by ABC

If there’s one mid-season replacement sit-com coming to ABC that I’ve been looking forward to it’s Fresh Off The Boat. The single-camera family comedy was inspired by Eddie Huang’s memoir and focuses on a Chinese American family who moves from the culturally insulated life of… Read More »‘Fresh Off The Boat’ given mid-season debut lift by ABC

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Fan T-Shirt on Tee Fury

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There are two new fan made t-shirts representing some of the awesome stuff we saw in the first preview trailer for Episode vii, aka Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Tee Fury today.

The first tee from zerobriant is available for the first time anywhere on Tee Fury. It features the best elements from the 39 seconds we all saw in the episode 7 trailer. From Rey on the bike to the Millennium Falcon, it’s all there.

Secondly, if you have a little sith blood in your veins, you may enjoy this new lightsaber shirt that glows in the dark with Red Fluorescent ink.

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As a bonus, you won’t want to miss these shoes that feature Karen Hallion’s amazing Belle and Doctor Who mashup design.Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens Fan T-Shirt on Tee Fury

Walt Disney, a tribute to the man who started it all

On this day in 1966 Walt Disney died in a Burbank hospital from complications related to lung cancer. His family lost a father and grandfather and the world lost a genius. The photo above was taken in August of 1966, just a few months before… Read More »Walt Disney, a tribute to the man who started it all

Disney Mickey Mouse: Season 1 on DVD

The new Mickey Mouse animated shorts are finally available on DVD, just in time to make the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer. The whole family will enjoy these wonderful cartoons. Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Minnie, Daisy, and Pluto are brought back for fun adventure, and a little… Read More »Disney Mickey Mouse: Season 1 on DVD

Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack

I’m always a fan of these “one man band” multi-track a capella numbers. The latest entry, and one of the best vocally, is from Matt Mulholland with his a cappella cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin. Matt’s sweet dulcet tones come to you… Read More »Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack

First Concept art and Title for Disney’s The Jungle Book “Live Action” Remake

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Disney has entrusted Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man 1 & 2) with the reigns of its live-action & CGI combination remake of the classic The Jungle Book movie.

The movie will combine some live-action with photo-realistic CGI animals and environments. Think how the apes from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes were created digitally and you’ll get the picture. The movie has been on track for an October 9, 2015 release.

We’re now getting our first look at the title treatment (above) and first concept art for the film.

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That’s definitely a departure from the style of the animated classic, but the spirit is still there.

This movie is currently in production and the director has been sharing a few photos of himself on set and with various cast members. Read More »First Concept art and Title for Disney’s The Jungle Book “Live Action” Remake