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Pixar intentionally made its funniest movie ever with “Hoppers”

Jan 28, 2026

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Pixar intentionally made its funniest movie ever with “Hoppers”

Director Daniel Chong sets the comedic tone that’s new territory for the animation studio.

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There’s nothing ‘wimpy’ about new “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” moving on Disney+

Dec 14, 2025

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There’s nothing ‘wimpy’ about new “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” moving on Disney+

Writer and creator of the beloved books tells his most personal story from his series.

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Zootopia 2's narrative says empathy can create utopia.

Nov 20, 2025

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Zootopia 2's narrative says empathy can create utopia.

We got to chat with the sequel's Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan.

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Rob Simonsen’s score for Elio is an attempt to give a new sound to space

Jun 22, 2025

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Rob Simonsen’s score for Elio is an attempt to give a new sound to space

We spoke with the composer of Pixar’s newest film and his inspiration for its music.

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Yonas Kibreab, the voice of Pixar’s Elio, and how the pandemic shaped his performance

Jun 20, 2025

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Yonas Kibreab, the voice of Pixar’s Elio, and how the pandemic shaped his performance

“I think because he’s so vulnerable, he’s so believable.”

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Pixar wanted “Elio” to be one of their most grounded and fantastical movies ever

Jun 13, 2025

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Pixar wanted “Elio” to be one of their most grounded and fantastical movies ever

We speak with directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi about the new movie.

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Dan Romer and his score for the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” honors the original

Jun 5, 2025

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Dan Romer and his score for the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” honors the original

We spoke to Romer upon the success of the live-action remake.

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David Blaine says “Do Not Attempt” in new docuseries because he can be afraid, too.

Apr 24, 2025

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David Blaine says “Do Not Attempt” in new docuseries because he can be afraid, too.

We chat with executive producer Chris St. John about the National Geographic series, now streaming on Disney+.

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 It’s been 5 years since Hamilton debuted on Disney+ Here are some other production stats!

Apr 15, 2025

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It’s been 5 years since Hamilton debuted on Disney+ Here are some other production stats!

The hit Broadway musical returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 23, 2025.

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The music theory of a Disney song with “Moana 2” songwriters Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear

Mar 16, 2025

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The music theory of a Disney song with “Moana 2” songwriters Abigail Barlow & Emily Bear

We spoke to the duo recently at Disney Animation headquarters.

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Pixar’s first TV series “Win or Lose” is pretty much a ‘win’ when it comes to them doing TV

Feb 21, 2025

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Pixar’s first TV series “Win or Lose” is pretty much a ‘win’ when it comes to them doing TV

We chat with its “showrunners” and producer about it all.

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What makes Disney magic groundbreaking? Martha Blanding and her new book.

Jan 16, 2025

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What makes Disney magic groundbreaking? Martha Blanding and her new book.

The recently crowned Disney Legend was the first full-time Black Disneyland VIP tour guide and pioneered in the role.

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Tyrus Wong, Disney Legend, is much more than a “Background Artist."

Jan 7, 2025

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Tyrus Wong, Disney Legend, is much more than a “Background Artist."

Film scholar and cultural critic Karen Fang tells Wong’s full story.

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Skeleton Crew is Star Wars’ answer to its own franchise fatigue

Dec 3, 2024

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Skeleton Crew is Star Wars’ answer to its own franchise fatigue

Jon Watts and Christopher Ford bring suburbia, nostalgia, and light-hearted fun to a galaxy far, far away

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Disney Legend Andrea Deja on Richard Sherman and the Music of “Mushka”

Oct 1, 2024

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Disney Legend Andrea Deja on Richard Sherman and the Music of “Mushka”

The Disney Animation master shares about his collaborator “Richard” and how the music of his short film only means more to him now that he’s gone.

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Pixar Putt, the Instagramable Pixar-themed mini-golf experience, comes to SoCal

Sep 27, 2024

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Pixar Putt, the Instagramable Pixar-themed mini-golf experience, comes to SoCal

The 18-hole experience is the blending of your favorite Pixar movie moments and challenging putting.

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Across the Music-Verse : A chat with Shelbie Rassler, conductor of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse In Concert”

Sep 20, 2024

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Across the Music-Verse : A chat with Shelbie Rassler, conductor of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse In Concert”

The 26-year-old music prodigy talks about getting the opportunity to conduct on this unique music tour and how this live score-to-picture event will be unlike any other.

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MADU on Disney+ is a cinematic documentary that reminds you to do what you love

Apr 26, 2024

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MADU on Disney+ is a cinematic documentary that reminds you to do what you love

Directors Matt Ogens and Kachi Benson talk to us about what it was like to document Anthony Madu's story from viral video to prestigious ballet dancer

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