A new trailer was revealed this morning for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2, offering a glimpse at the dramatic journey Elsa and Anna take into the unknown. From the Academy Award-winning team—directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez—and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, […]
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TEASER TRAILER: Pixar’s “Onward”
May 30th, 2019 
Jerry Beck Check out the teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Onward, a new original feature film in theaters March 6th, 2020, that features the voices of Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if […]
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Disney To Premiere Three New Experimental Shorts At Annecy
May 16th, 2019 Jerry Beck In what has become an annual tradition at Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) returns with a Bonlieu Theater presentation showcasing the Studios’ latest projects, presented by the filmmakers themselves. On Friday, June 14, Head of Animation Becky Bresee and Head of Effects Animation Marlon West take to the stage to […]
Disney Channel’s “Amphibia” Exclusive Clip – Brenda Song To Play Lead Role
April 27th, 2019 Jerry Beck Beloved Disney Channel star, popular actress Brenda Song (The Social Network) will return to the channel to play the lead voice role in Amphibia, an animated comedy series premiering this summer on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. In production now, Song plays 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy, an independent and fearless teen who is magically transported to the […]
FULL TRAILER: “Toy Story 4”
March 19th, 2019 Jerry Beck The toys hit the road in Toy Story 4 alongside friends—new and old—foes and, of course, Forky. Filmmakers welcomed Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves and Ally Maki to the toy box today, revealing the three new characters they help bring to life. Check out the new trailer and image!
Disney Channel Announces Key Executives to Lead Development of Animated Programming: Joe D’Ambrosia to run Disney Junior
March 5th, 2019 Jerry Beck Joe D’Ambrosia has been promoted to general manager, Disney Junior, broadening his current role of senior vice president, Original Programming, and rounding out another benchmark period of growth for the preschooler brand. He will now oversee all extensions of the Disney Junior experience on- and off-screen, and will continue to be responsible for all development […]
INTERVIEW: For Jodi Benson, Voicing Ariel was the Ultimate Sea Change
February 26th, 2019 Greg Ehrbar Feature animation flipped on its tail three decades ago, when Disney’s The Little Mermaid premiered and ushered in a “second golden age.” Today, the new Walt Disney Signature Edition of The Little Mermaid appears in stores and online, and whether seeing for the first or 400th time, it never ceases to wield its gentle power, […]
Production has begun on Disney Junior’s “Mira, Royal Detective,”
November 30th, 2018 Jerry Beck Production has begun on “Mira, Royal Detective,” an animated mystery adventure series for preschoolers slated to debut on Disney Junior channels and programming blocks around the world in 2020. Set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal […]
Happy Birthday Mickey: “Surprise”! (Advance Clip)
November 16th, 2018 Jerry Beck This Sunday, November 18th is officially Mickey Mouse’s birthday. That was the date in 1928 the first Mickey Mouse short, Steamboat Willie, was screened publicly and transformed the little mouse and Minnie – as well as his creator Walt Disney – into an overnight superstars. In celebration of Mickey’s 90th birthday, the Emmy Award-winning “Mickey […]
FULL TRAILER: Tim Burton’s “DUMBO”
November 14th, 2018 Jerry Beck You love it or you hate it, You anticipate greatness or you fear it. Here it is – Tim Burton’s reimagining of the Walt Disney classic Dumbo – live action and CG hybrid style. Burton expands on the beloved classic story where “differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight”. The trailer below […]
TEASER TRAILER: Pixar’s “Toy Story 4”
November 12th, 2018 Jerry Beck Woody and the rest of the toys are back for an all-new adventure in Toy Story 4, welcoming new friends to Bonnie’s room, including a reluctant new toy called Forky. “Like most people, I assumed that ‘Toy Story 3’ was the end of the story,” said director Josh Cooley. “And it was the end of […]
Disney Announces $1 Million Donation to UN’s “Girl Up”
July 9th, 2018 Jerry Beck Disney today announced a new global project giving 21 talented young women from different corners of the globe the chance to make digital shorts telling the stories of inspiring female role models. The #DreamBigPrincess series will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million […]
TEASER: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”
June 13th, 2018 Jerry Beck Here’s a day we all dreaded – a first look at Tim Burton’s Dumbo, the live action sequel to the original Disney hand drawn animated classic. According to the press release, “the all-new live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight”. Circus owner Max […]
FIRST PEEK: Disney Junior’s “The Rocketeer” and “The Owl House”
June 12th, 2018 Jerry Beck A first-look at Disney Junior’s highly-anticipated animated series The Rocketeer and Disney Channel’s The Owl House was revealed at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival today by Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide.
Details of ‘Disney Channel GO!’ Fan Fest
April 19th, 2018 Jerry Beck Disney Channel is rolling out a fan fest, a mini-D23, both on-air and in person this summer. The centerpiece of the off-channel events is the Disney Channel GO! Fan Fest, a special day for fans to meet dozens of Disney Channel stars at the Disneyland Resort, Saturday, May 12th. The festivities begin at 11:15 a.m. […]
