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Disney movie toys to return to McDonald’s Happy Meals with new deal

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It’s been more than a decade since those last Disney toys — promoting the DVD release of The Little Mermaid — appeared in McDonald’s Happy meals. But that’s soon going to change with the deal the two companies just announced. At the start of the summer season, consumers will find toys promoting the June 15 … Continue reading "Disney movie toys to return to McDonald’s Happy Meals with new deal"
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Pixar in a Box introduces students to filmmaking with free online lessons

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If seeing Disney-Pixar’s “Cars 3” this weekend has renewed your sense of wonder about how Pixar consistently creates memorable stories, they have a cool way for you to find out! Pixar has partnered with educational service Khan Academy to explain — and teach — the art of storytelling. Best of all, It’s online and it’s … Continue reading "Pixar in a Box introduces students to filmmaking with free online lessons"
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Where to see Dory, Nemo and friends at Walt Disney World

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If you saw “Finding Dory” on opening weekend, you or your little ones likely have fallen in love with the characters, old and new. I know my kids and I did! The good news is that you don’t have to say goodbye to the characters at the theater. You can interact with Nemo, Dory and … Continue reading "Where to see Dory, Nemo and friends at Walt Disney World"
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‘Finding Dory’: a spoiler-free movie review for parents

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Dory may be forgetful, but "Finding Dory" is not forgettable. Not by a long shot. Disney-Pixar's sequel to "Finding Nemo" takes us deeper into the Big Blue World and introduces us to a new cast of characters that blend seamlessly with Marlin, Nemo and other favorites from 13 years ago. Has it really been that long since we met the clownfish? "Finding Dory" takes moviegoers on a journey that is highlighted by laughter. I can't remember the last movie that prompted me to laugh out loud so much in one sitting. And if our theater's audience -- which was comprised of a mix of adults and teens on their own and families with younger and older children -- was a good example, the humor appealed to all ages.
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Dory After Dark events give ‘Finding Nemo’ fans chance to see ‘Finding Dory’ before release

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“Finding Nemo” fans in select cities — including Orlando and Lake Buena Vista — have a special opportunity to see the highly anticipated sequel, “Finding Dory,” before it opens on June 17. Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios have announced a one-night Dory After Dark event, which starts with a screening of “Finding Nemo” … Continue reading "Dory After Dark events give ‘Finding Nemo’ fans chance to see ‘Finding Dory’ before release"
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Review: Disney-Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’

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My 11-year-old daughter had been looking forward to “The Good Dinosaur” for quite some time and we talked about the movie a lot beforehand, so I had high hopes when we arrived at a screening this week. Unfortunately, I left the theater not feeling quite as entertained as I had hoped I would be. “The … Continue reading "Review: Disney-Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’"
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Disney celebrates Dino Week with events at Disney Parks in advance of ‘The Good Dinosaur’ movie

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Dino Week kicked off at The Walt Disney Company on Saturday, and the festivities continue through Nov. 21. It’s all leading up to the release of the new Disney-Pixar animated 3D film, “The Good Dinosaur,” on Nov. 25, of course. (Watch for my review on AllEars.Net on opening day!) At Disney Store locations nationwide, including … Continue reading "Disney celebrates Dino Week with events at Disney Parks in advance of ‘The Good Dinosaur’ movie"
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Compare bonus features, including new ‘Riley’s First Date?’ short, on versions of ‘Inside Out’

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Like many, many other moviegoers, I thoroughly enjoyed the animated Disney-Pixar movie “Inside Out” when it was in theaters less than six months ago. My family and I looked forward to this week’s DVD release, not only so we could purchase a copy of the movie to watch at home but also because we were … Continue reading "Compare bonus features, including new ‘Riley’s First Date?’ short, on versions of ‘Inside Out’"
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‘Insider Access to Disney-Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’’ coming to theaters nationwide June 16

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Disney-Pixar fans, especially those who cannot wait to see the new animated film “Inside Out” when it opens on June 19, can attend an early screening that also takes viewers behind the scenes in Pixar Animation Studios and offers a slew of other visual and take-home goodies. Fathom Events, the company that may be best … Continue reading "‘Insider Access to Disney-Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’’ coming to theaters nationwide June 16"
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Mark your calendars: New holiday special ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ airs Dec. 2

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It’s almost December, and that means it’s about time for beloved Christmas specials to begin airing on television stations. New ads this week reminded us that among the classics is a new Disney-Pixar show, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” that is sure to join the ranks of must-see holiday programming. The official description of “Toy … Continue reading "Mark your calendars: New holiday special ‘Toy Story That Time Forgot’ airs Dec. 2"
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