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Disney Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Episodes 8 and 9

With 10 months left until Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters, fans have been wondering about plans for Episodes 8 and 9 in the franchise. Well, you can wonder no more. Bob Iger, Disney's Chairman and CEO has confirmed plans for Star Wars Episodes 8 and 9 to complete this new trilogy of Star Wars films.

‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ to be Released on December 18, 2015

It's a happy day in the Star Wars galaxy. Fans finally received the news they've been waiting for - the next installment in the film franchise finally has an official release date - December 18, 2015.

This release date will mark the first time a Star Wars movie will not opened in May. It also is the same day that Avatar was released in 2009.

Filming Begins in Vancouver for Disney’s Mysterious ‘Tomorrowland’

While we don't know much about Disney's Tomorrowland - other than it likely has nothing to do with the actual Tomorrowland - we can tell you that filming has started in Vancouver on the mystery/adventure film.

The film stars two-time Academy Award winner George Clooney (Syriana), along with Hugh Laurie (House), Britt Robertson (Under The Dome), Raffey Cassidy (Snow White and the Huntsman), and Thomas Roberston (The Switch).

Disney and American Airlines Collaborate on Disney’s Planes

Walt Disney Studios and American Airlines have recently announced that they have collaborated in a very special way for the summer release of Disney's Planes, with a campaign that includes promotions, inflight entertainment, and traditional media buys.

Disney's Planes tells the story of Dusty, a plane with dreams of racing and a fear of heights. Dane Cook provides the voice of Dusty as part of cast of all-stars including Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Cleese, and Cedric the Entertainer.

Disney Releases Trailer and First Image of Tom Hanks as Walt Disney in ‘Saving Mr. Banks’

Disney has released the trailer and first image of Tom Hanks as Walt Disney in the film Saving Mr. Banks. In the photo, Walt is showing P.L. Travers - played by Emma Thompson - around Disneyland as he tries to convince her to allow a movie adaptation of her novel Mary Poppins.

Florida Author Sues Disney over ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Films

Florida-based author Royce Matthew has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company alleging that his work was taken and used in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

This is not the first time Matthew has sued Disney.

Downtown Disney To Host Red Carpet Premiere

The AMC Theater at Downtown Disney will be the site of a red carpet premiere for Disneynature's latest film. "Chimpanzee" will make its world debut at the theater Friday, April 13.

The event's organizers are planning a full red carpet premiere, complete with appearances by the film's directors and noted primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. The Jane Goodall Institute helped to co-produce the movie alongisde Disneynature.

Disney Studios Names New President Of Worldwide Marketing

Walt Disney Studios has ushered in a new president of worldwide marketing. Ricky Strauss, a Hollywood veteran, has been named to replace MT Carney in that role.

Up until his recent naming as Disney Studios' top marketing exec, Strauss was the president of Participant Media. Under his seven year tenure there, he was responsible for production and marketing of the studio's "socially responsible" pictures. Prior to that, Strauss spent time as a marketing executive with Columbia Pictures.

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Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announcement

This may be the news that Star Wars fans have been waiting for, and Starwars.com is the first to release the official announcement of the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Opens This Weekend Across The Nation

Are you looking for a way to add a little Disney into your weekend? Why not hit the theaters to catch the opening weekend of Disney/Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier! As we discussed a couple of weeks ago this is movie will provide pivotal points that will set the entire Marvel Movie-verse into a spin and change the direction for everything to come.

Muppets Most Wanted In Theaters Now

The Muppets have long been a staple of fun at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and their last movie was a surprising success, but what about this latest edition to the Muppet repertoire? The Muppets Most Wanted is in theaters now and kicking up fun all around the world.

Star Wars Episode VII To Begin Filming In May

With all the hype of the upcoming Marvel movies, it may be easy to forget a little movie franchise called Star Wars but hot on the heels of Marvels: Assembling the Avengers TV special, comes news straight from Lucas Arts at the Disney Shareholders Meeting.

Production will officially begin on Star Wars Episode VII this May 2014 at the venerable Pinewood Studios in London. Despite rumors to the contrary, Star Wars Episode VII is still being co-written and directed by J. J. Abrams.

The Underlying Story Arc Of The Disney Marvel Movies

WARNING: If you haven't seen any of the Marvel movies, or if you're behind in your viewing, there may be storyline spoilers for you in this post.

The world of comic books is all about continuity; a hero does this thing in his book which in turn may affect several other books over the course of months or even years moving forward. Though there has always been a certain level of continuity required in the movie industry, it hasn't really ever had as much detail.

10 Fun Reasons Marvel’s Avengers Are Winning The Box Office

The Walt Disney Company keeps turning our blockbuster hits with its avenging heroes from Marvel with its quirky daredevils, romantic adventurers, and mercenary opportunists. They're winning at the box office, winning in the toy stores, and winning the hearts and minds of a multitude of fans. We've rounded up just a few of our favorite Avenger Memes to help demonstrate why Marvel's Avengers continue to win.

Our Five Favorite Frozen Memes

Right now, the hottest movie around - or shall we say the coldest - is Disney's Frozen. It's grossed over $700 million worldwide and reached #1 at the box office as well as on the Billboard Records with the soundtrack. Plus, Frozen just won a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Since everyone is going crazy over Frozen, some fun memes have popped up. Below are just some of our favorites!

Go Behind the Scenes at the Studio Backlot Tour in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of our favorite attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios is the Studio Backlot Tour. It's as close to Hollywood as we're likely to ever be and you get to rest your feet during the tram part of the tour, so it's a win-win.

Disney’s ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Receives Enthusiastic Reaction at BFI London Film Festival as Award Season Buzz Get Louder

There's a lot of early award-season buzz about Saving Mr. Banks, Disney's highly anticipated film about how Walt Disney struggled to bring Mary Poppins to the big screen.

The buzz got a little bit louder after the movie premiered at the BFI London Film Festival to enthusiastic applause and great reviews.

The film has its US premiere on November 7 in Los Angeles at the AFI Fest. The film's premiere is taking place at the Chinese Theater, the same location where Mary Poppins premiered in 1964.

Take a Ride through Some of Hollywood’s Greatest Films on The Great Movie Ride

If there's one attraction that screams "Hollywood" and could probably be considered the flagship attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's The Great Movie Ride.

Located inside the full-scale reproduction of the famed Grauman's Chinese Theater, this 20-minute long journey takes guests into some of the best movies ever produced.