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Steve Whitmire Will no Longer Portray Kermit the Frog After 27 Years
Steve Whitmire has been the voice and puppeteer behind Kermit the Frog from the Muppets for nearly 30 years. WFTV is reporting today that Whitmire is no longer working as the famous frog according to a Muppets Studio spokeswoman and is being replaced by Matt Vogel. Whitmire had worked with the Muppets since 1978 and … Steve Whitmire Will no Longer Portray Kermit the Frog After 27 Years
Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’
It has been confirmed that John Oliver has been cast to portray Zazu, the high-strung hornbill who serves as Mufasa’s loyal majordomo, in Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King. Oliver will join the star-studded cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Billy Eichner as Timon, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Jon … Disney Casts John Oliver to Voice ‘Zazu’ in Upcoming Live-Action Remake of ‘The Lion King’
Blue Man Group Has Been Purchased by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has announced today that they have acquired Blue Man Productions, the company behind the popular percussive performers Blue Man Group. The purchase occurred to help both companies serve their mutual goal of expansion. Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group both currently have existing shows in the Orlando theme park area: Cirque’s … Blue Man Group Has Been Purchased by Cirque du Soleil
‘Frozen 2’ Will Start Vocal Recordings Soon
Although the sequel to Disney’s immensely popular Frozen won’t be in theaters until 2019, we now have a better idea of when production will begin, thanks to an interview with Jonathan Groff. Groff stars in a podcast musical called 36 Questions, and during an interview with Entertainment weekly about it he had this to say … ‘Frozen 2’ Will Start Vocal Recordings Soon
James Gunn Confirms ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ will be Disney’s first 4K Blu-Ray DVD
According to a post made by Director James Gunn on his Facebook page, it appears as though Disney is finally going to have Ultra HD movie releases. Disney movie fans have basically been stuck in 1080p for the last couple of years even as other studios have released 4K movies via streaming, downloads, and disc. … James Gunn Confirms ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ will be Disney’s first 4K Blu-Ray DVD
Disney Releases ‘Star Wars Forces of Destiny’ YouTube Animated Short Series
Star Wars Forces of Destiny is an original series of animated shorts that made its debut on YouTube.com/Disney on July 3. In the series, you can explore the untold stories that helped shape the destinies of Rey, Jyn Erso, Princess Leia, Sabine Wren, Padmè Amidala, Ahsoka Tano and others. Watch below for a behind-the-scenes look … Disney Releases ‘Star Wars Forces of Destiny’ YouTube Animated Short Series
Luke Skywalker’s Original Lightsaber Purchased for $450,000 by Ripley
What has been the inspiration for countless daydreams among Star Wars fans is now in the custody of Ripley Entertainment. Last Thursday, at an auction held at California’s Profiles in History, the Orlando-based Ripley purchased Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber for $450,000. This “elegant weapon for a more civilized age” has been featured in the first two … Luke Skywalker’s Original Lightsaber Purchased for $450,000 by Ripley
Disney XD Plans ‘Herbie’ Reboot; Spider-Man Takes Over Disney XD Channels in UK and Ireland
Viewers of Disney XD have a few more things to look forward to, on both sides of the Atlantic. Plans for a remake of the beloved family-friendly Volkswagen Beetle, Herbie, are currently in development. Not just that, but leading up to the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Disney XD is going to flood their channels in … Disney XD Plans ‘Herbie’ Reboot; Spider-Man Takes Over Disney XD Channels in UK and Ireland
Disney Announced Gains in Advertising Sales for TV Upfront
Disney has publicly announced the results of the advanced advertising they sold at the most recent TV upfront. An upfront presentation is a gathering where networks can seek commitments from advertisers in advance. The first upfront was done by ABC in 1962, and Disney/ABC’s upfront presentation last month appears to have been successful. Although Disney … Disney Announced Gains in Advertising Sales for TV Upfront
‘The Chew’ Will Be Taping at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Once Again
ABC’s The Chew will be returning to Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival in October. This is the show’s third year at the festival, where they will focus their culinary camerawork on segments related to the Walt Disney World Resort. The festival at Epcot is a record 75 days long this year, taking place from August … ‘The Chew’ Will Be Taping at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Once Again
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