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Disney Sets Aug. 9 Release for 'Cars' Spin-off 'Planes'

December 21, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 25 weeks ago

DisneyToon Studios made the film "Planes," but Pixar chief John Lasseter is a producer

  

Jonathan Groff to Voice Mountain Man in Disney's 'Frozen'

December 19, 2012 By Brent Lang 26 weeks ago

Jonathan Groff joins Idina Menzel

  

Jack White Replaced by Hans Zimmer to Score 'Lone Ranger'

December 14, 2012 By Greg Gilman 26 weeks ago

The former White Stripes frontman dropped out of the film due to "scheduling conflicts"

  

Disney Strikes Multi-Platform Distribution Deal With Cox Communications

December 13, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 26 weeks ago

Agreement will bring approximately 70 Disney services, including WatchESPN, to Cox customers across a variety of formats

  

GKIDS: The Scrappy Little Guy of Animation

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 27 weeks ago

The small New York-based GKIDS is making a name picking up foreign-made, mostly hand-drawn films and giving them small releases and film-festival exposure

  

Pixar's Maverick Director: How I'd Tweak Our Formula for Success

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 27 weeks ago

"Brave" director Mark Andrews tells how Pixar needs to  work faster and smarter -- but, sorry, no R-rated toons

  

'Lone Ranger' Trailer: Watch Johnny Depp Talk to a Horse

December 11, 2012 By Brent Lang 27 weeks ago

"Lone Ranger" trailer overflows with vigilante goodness and Johnny Depp in another outre costume

  

Why Netflix's Future Is in 'House of Cards,' 'Arrested Development' - Not Disney

December 9, 2012 By Lucas Shaw & Brent Lang 27 weeks ago

Analysis: Netflix will pay hundreds of millions of dollars for the rights to Disney films, but its own original shows will determine its future

  

Disney, Netflix Sign Exclusive Film Deal

December 4, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 28 weeks ago

Netflix members will be able to watch Disney films instantly in the pay TV window across multiple platforms

  

Disney Loses Appeal in $319M 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Case

December 3, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 28 weeks ago

9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds massive award in favor of "Millionaire" creators Celador International

  

William Broyles Jr. Boards Disney's 'McFarland' (Exclusive)

November 29, 2012 By Liza Foreman 28 weeks ago

Disney’s long-gestating sport’s drama, “McFarland” is getting a new lease of life, with “Planet of the Apes” scribe William Broyles, Jr. coming on board to re-write the script

  

Jennifer Lee to Direct Disney's Animated 'Frozen'

November 29, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 28 weeks ago

Jennifer Lee, a writer on "Wreck-It Ralph," will co-direct along with Chris Buck the new 3D toon,  voiced by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel

  

With an Eye on Oscars, 'Lincoln' and 'Pi' Unexpectedly Ace Box-Office Tests

November 26, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 29 weeks ago

Analysis: Contenders "Lincoln" and "Life of Pi" build awards momentum as they reap unexpected gains at the box office

  

Why Disney Ceded Its Turkey Day Slot to 'Rise of the Guardians'

November 19, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 30 weeks ago

Analysis: Disney historically has owned Thanksgiving, but when it opened "Wreck-it Ralph" early, Paramount and Dreamworks Animation stepped in with "Rise of the Guardians"

  

ABC Adapting Disney Theme-Park Ride for 'Big Thunder Mountain' Pilot

November 13, 2012 By Greg Gilman 31 weeks ago

ABC has ordered a script from ABC Studios based on the popular roller coaster

  

10-Year-Old Mexico City Boy Killed During 'Wreck-It-Ralph' Screening

November 13, 2012 By Greg Gilman 31 weeks ago

Hendrik Cuacuas, a 10-year-old Mexico City boy, was mysteriously shot in the head while sitting next to his father in a "Wreck-It-Ralph" screening

  

Top Hollywood Lobbyist Heads New Coalition to Oversee FCC Spectrum Auctions

November 13, 2012 By Doug Halonen 31 weeks ago

 

Preston Padden will oversee coalition of TV industry executives who are considering selling their broadcast spectrum to free up space for mobile

  

Disney Hits Q4 Earnings Target, Annual Profit Grows 13%

November 8, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 31 weeks ago

ESPN and theme parks power Disney in its fourth quarter 

  

Walt Disney Studios Taps Jamie Voris to Be Chief Technology Officer

November 6, 2012 By Brent Lang 32 weeks ago

Jamie Voris is a veteran of Disney and the NFL

  

Inside Lucasfilm's Tangled Web of Rights: What Disney Bought for $4B

November 4, 2012 By Brent Lang 32 weeks ago

Analysis: To make its purchase of Lucasfilm work, Disney needs "Star Wars" to pay off

  

'Wreck-It Ralph': What the Critics Say About Disney's New Animated Film

November 2, 2012 By Brent Lang 32 weeks ago

"Wreck-It Ralph" features John C. Reilly and Jane Lynch in a video game story that has reviewers smiling

  

'Wreck-It Ralph' Eyes $50M Box-Office Bow Despite Hurricane Sandy Fallout

November 1, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 32 weeks ago

Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" will lead the weekend box office and is looking at a $50M debut

  

Disney, Viacom Donate $3M Total for Hurricane Sandy Relief

November 1, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 32 weeks ago

Disney will donate $2M and Viacom will give $1M to the Hurricane Sandy rebuilding effort

  

George Lucas Plans to Donate Portion of Disney Sale Proceeds to Education

October 31, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 33 weeks ago

The sole owner of Lucasfilm, George Lucas plans to donate a sizeable portion of his windfall from the $4B sale to Disney to promote education

  

Darth Vader Invades Disneyland, Checks Out the Dumbo Ride (Video)

October 31, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 33 weeks ago

Darth Vader cozies up with his new coporate overlords following purchase of Lucasfilm

  

Disney's 'Star Wars' Deal Creates Shock, Then Hope, in Fanboy Force

October 31, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 33 weeks ago

Shock turns to wait-and-see, as fans give Disney credit for its handling of Marvel's "Avengers" and pick directors for "Star Wars 7"

  
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