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I feel like I should preface this review with a bit of background on where I’m coming from. I’m nineteen years old now, but watching the Disney Channel was a […]

‘Descendants 2’ Review

Disney’s Descendants 2, the sequel to one of the highest-rated films on cable television ever, premieres tonight across six networks. The first film’s soundtrack debuted at #1 on the Billboard […]

‘Descendants 2’ Soundtrack Review

It was revealed last weekend during the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films presentation at this year’s D23 Expo that Monsters University director Dan Scanlon will direct Pixar’s […]

‘Cars 3’ Director Brian Fee Is Directing an Original Pixar Movie

We’re still in full-on D23 recovery mode over here, so we hope you’ll excuse us as we gush and talk about the event just a little more. The D23 Expo […]

Daily Debate: What would you like to see at the D23 Expo that’s not currently there?

Bambi is one of the masterpieces from the Walt Disney era. It’s a marvel of character animation, background design and storytelling. While it’s not the most complicated film, it’s a […]

[REVIEW] ‘Bambi’ Walt Disney Signature Collection Blu-ray

First announced at D23 Expo 2017, The Lion King will be the next entry in the Walt Disney Signature Collection. It drops via digital release August 15 and Blu-ray August 29. […]

‘The Lion King’ Joins Walt Disney Signature Collection in August

Amidst the plethora of news, throwbacks, and all-around Disney goodness shared at D23 Expo 2017 this past weekend were some first-look sneak peeks of two upcoming Disney XD programs. First […]

Disney XD Releases ‘Big Hero 6: The Series’ Theme Music, ‘DuckTales’ Clip

Daily Debate: Should the D23 Expo be Held Every Year?

Walt Disney Studios revealed its slate of live-action films through 2019 at the D23 Expo, so let’s break down everything from the first third of the panel, which covered everything […]

D23 Expo 2017: Walt Disney Studios Live-Action Presentation

Earlier this week, Muppets fan site ToughPigs.com exclusively revealed that Steve Whitmire, who had been the voice and puppeteer of Kermit the Frog for twenty-seven years, has left the cast […]

What’s Next for the Muppets?

Kicking off the final day of the 2017 D23 Expo was a Q&A with the cast and crew of Disney’s Tangled: The Series. The Q&A featured series creator and executive […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘Tangled: The Series’

Muses unite because 2017 marks the celebration of 20 years since the release of the Disney animated classic Hercules into theaters. At the D23 Expo, they had a panel called […]

D23 Expo 2017: Panel Recap – Zero to Hero: The Making of ‘Hercules’

Today at the D23 Expo they had a special panel to honor the 23rd anniversary of the release of The Lion King into theaters. It was such a treat to […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘The Lion King’ Celebration

The Women of Imagineering panel featured seven inspiring women, each working in different areas of Walt Disney Imagineering. Host Kathy Mangum (far left), Senior Vice President of WDI Atlantic Region, introduced […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘Women in Imagineering’

Host Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman, excited thousands of Disney fans with updates on current projects and big announcements for the coming years. The announcements ranged over […]

D23 Expo 2017: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recap

Arguably the most exciting project coming out of Disney this summer is the new reboot of DuckTales, which has an event opening August 12th followed by a series premiere in […]

D23 Expo 2017: DuckTales Q&A Panel

Opening with a #DreamBigPrincess homage video, featuring everyday princesses from around the globe, the Power of the Princess panel already tugged at the audience’s nostalgia-coated heartstrings. Hosted by animators Kira […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘The Power of the Princess’

.Attention Frozen fans! We got lots of exciting news On Olaf’s Frozen Adventure today at D23. If there was any worry this would be a cheap holiday short what they […]

D23 Expo 2017: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Sneak Peak

D23 Expo 2017: Creating the Worlds in Pixar’s Universe

D23 Expo 2017: Marvel Animation’s Upcoming Projects

Last night D23 Expo guests were treated to a very special presentation called ‘Melodies in Walt’s Time: the Music of Disney Live-Action Films’. Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg the night featured […]

D23 Expo 2017: Melodies in Walt’s Time

Today at the D23 Expo they had a fascinating panel called ‘Ink and Paint- The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation’. Author Mindy Johnson has been researching the Ink and Paint […]

D23 Expo 2017: Legacy of Disney Ink and Paint Women

For animation fans, one of the most anticipated parts of the D23 Expo is the presentation detailing the upcoming projects from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Below, […]

What We Learned From the 2017 D23 Expo: ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

Animation fans rejoice at the exciting news we received at the D23 Expo Animation Panel! In this post we are going to focus on the news out of Pixar and […]

D23 Expo 2017: Pixar & DisneyToon Studios Panel

With a panel composed of the brilliant Imagineering minds that brought us, and still bring us, marauding tales of the high seas, Disney Parks celebrates 50 years of the beloved […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: 50 Years of Swashbuckling Adventures in Disney Parks’

*This is a user-submitted post by Casey Oswald* A popular trend in animated shorts is to let the visuals do the storytelling. Many shorts today contain no dialogue whatsoever. That […]

Are They Worth It? Using Celebrities as Voice Actors

Today was the first day of the D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, CA, which means we are going to have nonstop news all weekend from the Disney exclusive event. The […]

D23 Expo 2017: John Lasseter Reveals ‘Incredibles 2’ Begins “Minutes” after the Ending of ‘The Incredibles’

I want to be where D23 is. I want to see, want to see all the fans, walking around dressed in–what do you call it? Oh, cosplay. I want to […]

Dreaming of D23 Expo: Outside Looking In

The Walt Disney Archives Stage, aglow with nearly-psychedelic blue lighting, is the ultimate showcase for Disney historical appreciation. What better stage for a virtual tour of the Disney Hyperion Studios […]

D23 Expo 2017: ‘Walking With Giants: A Virtual Visit to Walt Disney’s Hyperion Studio’

One of the first panels to kick off the 2017 D23 Expo was From Script to Screen: “Gravity Falls” and Star vs. The Forces of Evil”, which took place this […]

D23 Expo 2017: Alex Hirsch and Daron Nefcy Talk ‘Gravity Falls’, ‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Books

Chelsea and Morgan are left with more questions than answers in this review of Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’ Highlights Main discussion: PATRON SHOUT OUT! General Info (rom Box Office Mojo, […]

Animation Addicts Podcast 151: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ – Cat Bus. Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Today’s the day every Disney fanatic has been waiting for: the bi-annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA! You’ve got panels, presentations, sneak peaks, the show floor, and more, oh my! […]

Daily Debate: Is the D23 Expo Good or Bad for the Disney Brand?

Out of the way, boys—these galactic gals are here to save the day. In a new, canon Star Wars mini-series titled Forces of Destiny, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Jyn Erso, Princess […]

‘Forces of Destiny’ Shines a Light on ‘Star Wars’ Heroines

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and the whole gang are ready to celebrate the holidays. Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary Holiday Collection will debut on DVD this fall, with its centerpiece being […]

Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse Headline New Holiday Specials in DVD Set

Star Wars Rebels is one of the best shows currently on Disney XD, a series worthy of the franchise name, and some even argue that it’s better than some of […]

‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season Two Blu-Ray Review

The Rotoscopers are fresh off from an advance screening to talk about Illumination Entertainment’s newest animated release, Despicable Me 3. Highlights A retrospective into the Despicable Me franchise Main discussion: Despicable Me […]

Animation Addicts Podcast #150: ‘Despicable Me 3’ – Imaginary Party