“Big Hero 6” Returns As A TV Series On Disney XD

BIG HERO 6 - "Big Hero 6," an animated television series for kids, tweens and families based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award-winning feature film inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, has begun production for a 2017 premiere on Disney XD platforms around the world. (Disney XD)

The heroes from Disney’s animated feature “Big Hero 6” will be making their return for more superhero adventures! This time the team wont be on the big screen but will be coming back with their own series that will debut on Disney XD in 2017.

From The Hollywood Reporter:

Disney’s Oscar-winning film, which is based on the Marvel comics of the same name, is being adapted into an animated series on Disney XD. The show hails from Kim Possible creator Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, and has started production for a 2017 premiere.

The series picks up immediately following the events in the movie, and continues the adventures of 14-year-old tech genius Hiro and his robot Baymax. Joining the pair on their journey is control freak Wasabi, scientist Honey Lemon, fanboy Fred and no-nonsense Go Go, who together form the Big Hero 6 superhero team. As the new prodigy at San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, Hiro faces daunting academic challenges, not to mention the social trials of being the little man on campus. The stakes are also raised for the high-tech heroes when they must protect their city from an array of scientifically enhanced villains.

“Our colleagues at Walt Disney Animation Studios have created a brilliant new world, inspired by Marvel, with vivid, unique characters,” Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to further develop these characters into a world class animated series — full of fun, action and the kind of endearing storytelling that only Mark, Bob — and  Baymax — can deliver.”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

VIDEO: New Trailer For “Finding Dory”

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The newest trailer for Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Dory” was released on The Ellen Show today. Check it out!

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” reunites everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory, with her friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?

Directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”) and produced by Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”), the film features the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton. “

Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

VIDEO: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Officially Comes Home This April!

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Disney has officially announced that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be released digitally on April 1st and then on Blu-ray/DVD on April 5th!

The following announcement trailer shows never before seen footage including the rumored scene in which Kylo Ren enters The Millennium Falcon!

The following are exclusive features that are found on the Blu-Ray/DVD:

From Star Wars.com:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is calling to you. And you can let it in this April.

As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. The film shattered box office records upon its debut, eventually grossing over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. Featuring new heroes and villains, along with classic characters, thrilling action, and a heartfelt story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens connected with fans and deepened the mythology of Star Wars. Take a first look at disc packaging below!

Bonus features include*:

  • Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary
  • The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script
  • Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe
  • Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life
  • Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren
  • John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens
  • ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.
  • Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others
  • Plus Deleted Scenes

* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

Note: The 3D version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available later this year.

Here are pictures of various Blu-ray/DVD covers that will be available along with retailer exclusives:

Official Blu-ray Combo Pack:

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Official DVD:

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Exclusive Best Buy Steel Book Blu-ray:

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The Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack features exclusive Steel Book Packaging.

Exclusive Target Blu-ray:

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The Target Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive packaging and an added 20 minutes of bonus content, including never-before-seen interviews with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and a deeper look at the movie’s costumes and weaponry.

Exclusive Wal-Mart Blu-ray:

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The Walmart Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive BB-8 packaging and an exclusive Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading disc.

Source: Star Wars.com

New International Trailer For Disney’s “Zootopia”

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A new international trailer for Disney’s “Zootopia” has been released that features some new scenes, including the Popsicle scene above, that were not shown in the domestic trailer. Check it out!

Source: JoeBlo

Disney’s “Zootopia” will open March 4th!

Rumor: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Coming To Blu-ray April 5th

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UPDATE: Amazon has removed the release date on their site to just a pre-order status.

Although not officially confirmed, Amazon customers have been notified this morning that they will receive their copy of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Blu-ray on April 5th. Amazon.com has also been updated their site to show the April 5th release date:

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There have been rumors for weeks that April 5th was the official release date. Several brand new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” merchandise items were announced for release for April 5th and that seemed like a pretty big red flag that more than likely the Blu-ray would be released the same day.

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Expect to hear an official announcement from Disney regarding the release date along with the official cover for the Blu-ray/DVD and 3D Blu-ray.

Source: Furious Fanboys, Making Star Wars

VIDEO: “Alice Through The Looking Glass” Super Bowl TV Spot

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Check out the Super Bowl TV Spot for Disney’s “Alice Through The Looking Glass”!

Source: Movieclips Coming Soon

In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings his own unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen in 2010 with “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is written by Linda Woolverton based on characters created by Lewis Carroll and produced by Joe Roth, Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd and Tim Burton with John G. Scotti serving as executive producer. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.

Alice Through The Looking Glass opens May 27, 2016.

VIDEO: New Clip Released For “Zootopia”

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has just released a band new clip from “Zootopia” called “Arriving”. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlf7jMictTQ&feature=youtu.be

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore and co-directed by Jared Bush, opens in theaters on March 4, 2016.

VIDEO: LEGO “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Video Game Coming June 28th

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The LEGO “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Video Game is coming to the PS4, PS3, PSVita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, WiiU and Nintendo 3DS on June 28th.

The Star Wars YouTube Channel has also released a teaser trailer for the game that is reminiscent of the very first “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” theatrical teaser with the addition of some comical touches that LEGO is well known for.

LEGO is also releasing a Deluxe Edition for the PS4 and Xbox One that will include the Season Pass and an exclusive Finn figure:

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The No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise triumphantly returns with a fun-filled, humorous journey based on the blockbuster Star Wars film. In LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, players relive the epic action from the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that bridges the story gap between Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens also introduces Multi-Builds and Blaster Battles to the LEGO videogame universe. With Multi-Builds, use available LEGO bricks to open up new paths, then break them apart and re-build them again to open up another! And another! During Blaster Battles, use your surroundings as cover to stand against the First Order.

Source: Making Star Wars

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Crosses $900M Domestically; $2B Globally Tomorrow

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UPDATE: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has officially crossed the $2 billion mark with a total world wide gross of $2,008,361,469. It is only the third film in history to gross over $2 billion.

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Source: Box Office Mojo

Today, in its 50th day of release, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to cross the $900 million mark at the domestic box office. It is the only film in history to reach this milestone.

In addition, on Saturday (53rd day of global release), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is expected to reach the $2 billion mark worldwide, becoming only the third film ever to do so and just the second to do it in original release.

“This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm, and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made Star Wars: The Force Awakens such an extraordinary success,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honor to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars legacy alive for many years to come.”

Through February 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has earned an estimated $899.1 million domestically and $1,095.6 million internationally for a global total of $1,994.7 million. Opening internationally December 16 and domestically December 18, Star Wars: The Force Awakens posted the all-time biggest global and domestic debuts with $528.9 million and $247.9 million respectively. Over the course of its eight-week run, it has set numerous other records, including:

  • Biggest domestic preview gross ($57 million)
  • Biggest opening day domestically ($119.1 million)
  • Biggest domestic second weekend ($149.2 million)
  • Biggest domestic third weekend ($90.2 million)
  • Biggest opening week domestically ($390.8 million)
  • Biggest opening weekend in 18 territories: U.K. (4-day), Australia, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria, Poland (3-day), Denmark (5-day), Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Iceland, Serbia, New Zealand
  • Fastest film to $1B globally (12 days)
  • Biggest film of all time in the U.S. and the U.K.

Directed by J.J. Abrams, written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk, Star Wars: The Force Awakens was named one of AFI’s top ten films of 2015 and has received five Academy Award nominations, for film editing, visual effects, sound editing, sound mixing, and for series composer John Williams’ original score.

The Star Wars Saga continues December 15, 2017, in Star Wars: Episode VIII, picking up in the wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Later this year, Rogue One, a new adventure detailing events prior to Star Wars: A New Hope, takes flight on December 16, 2016.

VIDEO: “Captain America: Civil War” Superbowl TV Spot; Twitter Emojis Now Available

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Marvel has just released the Superbowl TV spot for “Captain America: Civil War:

As part of an exciting new Twitter campaign, 11 new character emojis are now available, and fans are encouraged to Tweet using #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan to declare their allegiance to their favorite Marvel characters. In addition, fans can create their own super team using the Captain America emojis and #TeamCapSweepstakes or #TeamIronManSweepstakes for a chance to win a walk-on role in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War – Part I.

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