Disney Crossy Roads Gets Exclusive Moana Clip and New Characters

Disney Cossy Roads now has a Moana clip that can’t be seen anywhere else.

The exclusive clip is available starting now, and will remain accessible until November 12. The clip features Moana and Maui encountering the Kakamora, a group of coconut-armored pirates.

Below is an announcement trailer from Dwayne Johnson (Maui).

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Disney Crossy Roads will get decked out in Moana theming, with an update that will have players hopping through an 8-bit version of Lalotai. The update will be released on November 17, and include new characters such as Moana, Maui, Pua, HeiHei, and Tomatoa. In total, the update will bring more than 20 new characters.

Disney Crossy Roads players also have an exclusive opportunity to order Moana online pre-sale tickets through the app for Regal cinemas. The promotion starts today and runs through November 22.

Disney Crossy Roads is Disney’s highly successful endless hopper that has been downloaded over 24 million times. You can download the game now and enjoy the exclusive clip on any major mobile platform.

Disney’s Moana hits North American theaters on November 23.

Disney Releases High Quality Images From “Beauty And The Beast”

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Disney has just released 9  images from “Beauty And The Beast”. If they look familiar, they are the same as those from this week’s Entertainment Weekly but in higher quality and without writing.

Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle’s father.

In Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic, Emma Watson stars as Belle and Kevin Kline is Maurice, Belle's father. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event...a celebration of one of the most beloved tales ever told.

Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast’s castle

Belle (Emma Watson) in the West Wing of the Beast's castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.

Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou

Luke Evans stars as Gaston and Josh Gad as Le Fou in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life.

Gaston (Luke Evans) a handsome but arrogant brute, holds court in the village tavern

Gaston (Luke Evans) a handsome but arrogant brute, holds court in the village tavern in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Bill Condon, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic and a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

The mantel clock Cogsworth, the teapot Mrs. Potts, Lumiere the candelabra and the feather duster Plumette live in an enchanted castle

The mantel clock Cogsworth, the teapot Mrs. Potts, Lumiere the candelabra and the feather duster Plumette live in an enchanted castle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST the live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon.

The Beast (Dan Stevens) and Belle (Emma Watson) in the castle library

The Beast (Dan Stevens) and Belle (Emma Watson) in the castle library in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic which is a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

Emma Watson as Belle

Emma Watson as Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's classic animated film.

Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast

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Director/co-screenwriter Bill Condon on set with Belle (Emma Watson) in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic.

Director/co-screenwriter Bill Condon on set with Belle (Emma Watson) in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic. The story and characters audiences know and love are brought to life in this stunning cinematic event...a celebration of one of the most beloved stories ever told.

Take a look at brand new images featuring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast from Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic and one of the most beloved tales ever told, ”Beauty and the Beast.” The film, which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, is directed by Bill Condon and features an extraordinary ensemble cast which also includes Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.

VIDEO: A New Behind The Scenes Featurette Released For “Moana”

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“Moana” filmmakers invite moviegoers to venture behind the scenes with “The Way to Moana.” Featuring commentary from filmmakers, voice talent, songwriters, and key advisors from the Pacific Islands, the new featurette dives into the research and collaboration that went into the film, helping to ensure the story celebrates the Pacific Island cultures that so deeply inspired it. 

Source: Walt Disney Animation Studios

VIDEO: New Clip Released For “Moana”

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a new clip for “Moana” featuring the original song “We Know the Way.” Written and performed by Opetaia Foa‘i and Lin-Manuel Miranda, “We Know the Way” showcases the rich and vibrant voyaging life of Moana’s ancestors.

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From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”), produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i.

“Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.

Source: Walt Disney Animation Studios

VIDEO: Did BMW Build The Real-Life “TRON” Light Cycle We’ve Been Hoping For?

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BMW recently revealed what they see as the future of motorcycles and when I first saw it I thought immediately that this looks a lot like the Tron lightcycle that was seen in “Tron Legacy”. It’s sleek, futuristic and has those big old tires that just scream lightcycle.

The BMW Motorrad Vision NEXT 100 is even more than that.This cycle will not require a kickstand since it will be fully balanced. The helmet will be replaced with data glasses providing the rider with access to their route and alerting him to danger.

BMW put together an interesting breakdown on all of the innovative changes we can expect in the not-too-distant future:

“Tron Legacy” lightcycle battle scene, for reference:

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VIDEO: Two New Clips Released For Disney’s “Moana”; Maui Sings!

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Yup. Maui sings and he aint too bad! And check out Maui’s hair. That is the best animated hair I’ve seen since “Brave”.

Dwayne Johnson (voice of Maui) just revealed a brand new clip from Disney’s Moana exclusively on his Instagram account.

The clip features the debut of Maui’s song, “You’re Welcome,” written by Tony Award Winner & Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vGjmZNbKGE&feature=youtu.be

Here is another clip that was released called “Moana Meets Maui”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_Ailmf8Z4&feature=youtu.be

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker (“The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “The Princess & the Frog”), produced by Osnat Shurer (“Lifted,” “One Man Band”), and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i,

“Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.

Source: Walt Disney Animation Studios

George Lucas Will Not Contribute To The Writing Of “Indiana Jones 5”

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Collider has revealed that George Lucas will not be involved with the writing of the script for “Indiana Jones 5”.

From Collider:

David Koepp said he’s hard at work on writing the script for Indiana Jones 5, but one big question that loomed over the film was whether Lucas would be involved. The way the franchise worked in that past was that Lucas would come up with the idea for the movie and Spielberg would execute it. When Indy 5 was announced, Lucas’ name was nowhere to be found. Spielberg subsequently said Lucas would serve as an executive producer on the film, but in speaking with Koepp, the screenwriter revealed that Lucas is not involved in the story of Indiana Jones 5:

“He’s not, to my knowledge. I’ve had no contact with him.”

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For most fans of the Indiana Jones series, that George Lucas is not involved with Indiana Jones 5 can only come as good news. “Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull” should have been the triumphant return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones for one last time. It should have been, but thanks to George Lucas, we got a ton of awful CGI that was reminiscent of what he used in the “Star Wars” Prequels. We also got memorable scenes of Indiana Jones surviving an atomic bomb test by hiding in a refrigerator and being rocketed miles into the air and escaping without a scratch; and Shia Labeouf swinging like Tarzan with a bunch of monkeys that bonded with him because they shared the same haircut.

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I’ll be honest though, I’m not crazy that they are bringing back David Koepp, who also worked on the script for “Chrystal Skull”. I feel like his association with his work done on “Indy 4” is reason enough not to ask him back. But according to Collider, Kope says he learned from his mistakes.

From Collider:

“It’s hard because you can learn like if something maybe didn’t work as well as you think it would well we certainly wouldn’t do that again, but you wouldn’t have done that again anyway, you already did it, so it’s hard to say. For me it was the MacGuffin dictates everything, and so we tried to make the best possible choice we could. Not that nobody didn’t try to make the best choice that they could in the past, but we tried to give us the one that gave us the Indiana Jones movie we most wanted to see.”

Let’s hope so.

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One thing that I think most can agree with is that with Lucas not being involved, the writing process will no longer be a dictatorship in which Lucas made all script decisions. With the new Lucasfilm, ideas are discussed among the likes of Philip Kaufman (who contributed to all of the Indy films); David Koepp (who has worked on many of Spielberg’s movies); Steven Spielberg, who should have more of an influence in the movie and Lucasfilm president, Kathleen Kennedy, who has taken more of an active role in the development of movies like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. I wouldn’t be surprised too if Lawrence Kasdan (“Raiders Of The Lost Ark”, “The Empire Strikes Back”, “The Force Awakens”)  makes a return to the franchise. And of course, some minor input from Indy himself, Harrison Ford.

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Lucas will return as executive producer, which should always be the case. Indy really is his character. I still wouldn’t mind if Lucas was involved with the script as long as his ideas are submitted for approval. And no more refrigerators!

Source: Collider

“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” Returns To Select Theaters This Weekend

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“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” will be returning to select theaters this Halloween weekend, October 28-31.

You can celebrate the Halloween holiday with Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more as Disney’s beloved classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas” returns for a limited engagement exclusively in over 200 Regal cinemas locations nationwide!

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Tickets are now on sale at select Regal theaters. Participating theaters include locations in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

For tickets and information, visit Regal Cinemas.