No, it’s not a scene from a Disney remake of Ghostbusters; but Olaf, the snowman with his own personal flurry from Disney’s “Frozen,” will soon be floating across the New York City skyline as a giant balloon. The magical snowman will be looking for warm… Read More »Giant Olaf balloon to invade NYC this Thanksgiving
Hard to believe, but 20 years have passed since Disney’s The Lion King revolutionized Broadway with its huge sets, innovative use of masks and puppets, and expanded soundtrack. The vision of director Julie Taymor and the talent artists she assembled to transfer Disney’s animated feature… Read More »The Lion King on Broadway celebrates 20 years with free performance
It’s Walt Disney’s original animated masterpiece, and still the best in our opinion, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs turns 80 this year and celebrations are already being planned. Saks Fifth Avenue and Disney have announced a magical collaboration to celebrate Snow White during the… Read More »Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs special display coming to Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC
The cast of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” were in New York City yesterday for a pair of special screenings of the new film. First Emma Watson, who plays Belle, shared her love of books with children from the NY Film Society for Kids at… Read More »Disney’s Beauty and the Beast screens for special audiences in New York City
Heavier than expected severe winter weather has caused Disney Theatrical to cancel four performances of its New York City musicals today. Both Aladdin and The Lion King have canceled both the matinee and tonight’s performance in accordance with travel safety guidance from city, county, and… Read More »Weather cancels Aladdin and The Lion King Musicals in New York City
Just got an update from the Disney cover band “The Little Mermen” about their next concert. It’s a Disney themed Halloween party in the heart of New York City. Halloween 2015 will be the Little Mermen’s 2nd Annual NYC Costume Bash. Hear your favorite songs… Read More »Disney Cover band “The Little Mermen” returns with 2nd annual Halloween Concert in NYC
Marvel has announced, in association with Victory Hills Exhibitions, Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., a new immersive experience that will be located in Discovery Times Square in New York. “This is a real game changer in the exhibition world,” said Sean Haran, VP of Business Development at Marvel… Read More »Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. coming to New York City, Join The Marvel Universe
Disney, Marvel, and Netflix have announced they are collaborating on four new series and one mini-series based on the Defenders characters, which will shoot in New York City.
In a press conference, Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, joined NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada, in announcing the groundbreaking new deal, which will bring Marvel’s “flawed heroes of Hell’s Kitchen” characters to Netflix.
The project will focus on the four Defenders characters: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Each character will get 13 one-hour episodes, and then their stories will be merged together into a four-to-eight episode mini-series as The Defenders.
Casting hasn’t been announced, yet, but filming is set to begin in the Summer 2014, with Daredevil being the first to air in 2015. Since the series will air on Netflix, expect all 13 episodes to drop at once for binge-viewing.Read More »Marvel to Film Four New Netflix Shows Based on Defenders Characters in New York City