The fall and winter of 1952 saw many at the Disney Studio in a holiday mood. In October that year, Disney released the Donald Duck short that would become a Halloween classic, Trick or Treat. And, just a month later, the Disney artists would get into the Christmas spirit with a short that has become […]
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A Very Merry Mickey: The 70th Anniversary of “Pluto’s Christmas Tree”
December 19th, 2022 
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Stars in an All-New Walt Disney Animation Studios Short
December 1st, 2022 Jerry Beck Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returns to the studio that bears his creator’s name – Walt Disney Animation Studios – with an all-new animated short, over 94 years since Disney’s last Oswald cartoon. Created by Disney Animation’s hand-drawn animation team to help celebrate the start of Disney 100 Years of Wonder that marks 100th anniversary of […]
INTERVIEW: The Gift Of “Mickey Saves Christmas”
November 21st, 2022 Jackson Murphy New half-hour stop-motion holiday special Mickey Saves Christmas premieres this Sunday Nov. 27 at 7pm on ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. It will then be available the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Director David H. Brooks describes what he and the Stoopid Buddy Stoodios team did to capture the holiday magic […]
Disney Legend Alice Davis Passes Away
November 7th, 2022 Jerry Beck Alice M. Davis, whose delightfully detailed and meticulously researched costume designs for the landmark “It’s a Small World” and “Pirates of Caribbean” rides at Disneyland died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 3, 2022 at her Los Angeles home. She was 93. A pioneer at WED Enterprises, now known as Walt Disney Imagineering, […]
INTERVIEW: Craig Gerber On Fun And Inspiring “Firebuds”
September 15th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Sofia the First and Elena of Avalor creator Craig Gerber has a new family animated series about the children of first responders and their awesome vehicle friends who are out to do good. Firebuds premieres Wed Sept. 21 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Gerber and […]
INTERVIEW: Author Emily Zemler Presents “Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara”
September 8th, 2022 Jackson Murphy A new book on some of the most iconic Mouse House characters is a must-own for Disney fans. Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara — The Stories. The Influence. The Legacy. is available Tuesday September 20th. Author Emily Zemler (The Art and Making of Aladdin) takes me under the sea and on a magic carpet ride […]
NEW TRAILER: The Zemeckis “Pinocchio”
August 24th, 2022 Jerry Beck A new trailer from Disney’s live-action Pinocchio, premiering on Disney+ Day September 8th, dropped today. Robert Zemeckis directs the remake and the film stars Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and Lorraine Bracco. Here’s a much better look at what they’ve been up to:
INTERVIEW: Dan Povenmire Returns With New Dynamic Duo “Hamster & Gretel”
August 9th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Phineas and Ferb’s Dan Povenmire is unveiling a new Disney animated series creation. Superhero family comedy Hamster & Gretel premieres this Friday August 12th at 9:30pm on Disney Channel. Another new episode airs Saturday morning at 9:30. Povenmire discusses how his own family influenced the look, feel and casting of the characters — and reflects […]
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June 20th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Eureka! comes from creators Niamh Sharkey and Norton Virgien. This new animated series, about an ambitious, genius child inventor, her family and human (and animal) friends, premieres Wednesday June 22nd at 7:30pm on Disney Junior, with new episodes also available on Disney+. Eureka! is packed with positivity, creativity and imagination, thanks to Sharkey and Virgien. […]
TEASER: Disney’s “Strange World”
June 6th, 2022 Jerry Beck Check out the teaser trailer and poster from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new feature film Strange World. Jake Gyllenhaal lends his voice to Searcher Clade, the son of a steadfast explorer. The original action-adventure journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades, a family of explorers whose differences […]
INTERVIEW: Eric Goldberg On What Drew Him To “Sketchbook”
April 25th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Eric Goldberg is the legendary Disney animator of The Genie. Goldberg draws the beloved character on an episode of the new informational series Sketchbook (premiering this Wednesday April 27th on Disney+). Goldberg discusses how The Genie has remained a core part of his life in the 30 years since Aladdin — and a highly-anticipated Mickey […]
INTERVIEW: “Lightyear” Will Command Your Attention
April 21st, 2022 Jackson Murphy On June 17th, Pixar presents new sci-fi action/adventure film Lightyear. It’s not about the “child’s play-thing” from the Toy Story franchise. Lightyear is the movie Andy saw when he was young that made him fall in love with the space ranger Buzz Lightyear character, voiced by Chris Evans. After screening 30 minutes of footage, I […]
TRAILER: Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear”
February 8th, 2022 Jerry Beck A new trailer blasts off this morning for Disney and Pixar’s original sci-fi action-adventure Lightyear. Releasing June 17th, 2022, the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure. “Buzz’s world was always something I was excited about,” said director Angus MacLane. “In ‘Toy Story,’ […]
INTERVIEW: Going Down A New Rabbit Hole With “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”
February 3rd, 2022 Jackson Murphy The Mouse House is presenting a new twist on the Alice in Wonderland story. CG, family-friendly series Alice’s Wonderland Bakery premieres this Wednesday Feb. 9 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Chelsea Beyl and Co-EP Frank Montagna invited me to a tea party over Zoom to discuss the delightful show. Jackson […]
INTERVIEW: New “Ice Age” Era Begins With “The Adventures Of Buck Wild”
January 24th, 2022 Jackson Murphy Some of the most well-known animated characters of all-time are making a comeback. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild — the sixth feature film in the beloved franchise — premieres this Friday January 28th on Disney+. Manny, Sid and Diego return, but the main focus this time is on Crash and Eddie. They say […]
