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"Pirates" Nears $1 Billion Haul

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" was the fourth installment of the popular series from Disney, and, if worldwide gross is any indicator, the series hasn't lost much steam. The film has been projected to crack the $1 billion mark and would be only one of seven films to claim this distinction.

Executive producer Jerry Bruckheimer had this to say about the continued success of the series:

"Toy Story 4" In the Works

Tom Hanks has confirmed through two recent yet separate interviews that there will be more "Toy Story" in the future.

Hanks, who voices Woody, recently did an interview with BBC to promote his latest movie "Larry Crowne." Talk turned to "Toy Story" and whether Hanks would be back for another installment. His answer?

"I think there will be, yeah. Yeah, yeah. I think they're working on it now."

Movie Buzz: "Lone Ranger" and "Tron" Sequel

For all of you Disney movie buffs out there, here's some more movie buzz - this time about "The Lone Ranger" and the "Tron" sequel.

First off, word has it that "The Lone Ranger" now has a release date. Just in time for 2012's holiday rush, expect to see the adventures of the Ranger and Tonto rolling into theaters December 21, 2012. Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") and Johnny Depp are set to star along with Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") taking the director's helm. Production should begin sometime later this year.

Free Movie Day at DD AMC Theater

We recently told you about the in-theater dining experience coming soon to Downtown Disney's AMC Theaters. Now, that same theater is offering a chance for guests to preview the new experience this Friday May 13.

During its Free Movie Day, the DD AMC will show "The Karate Kid," "Inception," "The Hangover," "Tangled," "Tron: Legacy," and "The Social Network."

Miramax Sale From Disney Final

Whatever ties that bound Disney to Miramax were severed as of December 4, 2010. That date reflected the closing of the sale of Miramax to a group of investors that included Colony Capital, Qatar holding and Ron Tutor for some $663 million.

New "Pirates" Trailer Debuted To Serious Fans

December 13 was a lucky day for some serious "Pirates of the Caribbean" fans. Disney debuted the trailer to the upcoming fourth installment of that movie franchise to a special, invite-only audience at the California Downtown Disney that day.

Wanting to give fans a chance for the ultimate first look at Captain Jack's continuing adventures, Disney had a few ways people could score an invitation to the debut including liking a Facebook page, registering online or calling a local California radio station.

Tangled Tops Charts as Highest Grossing Thanksgiving Weekend Opening

Disney's newest animated film has won its place in history with the highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekend opening on record!

"Tangled," which centers on a coming-of-age story featuring well-known character Rapunzel and her suitor, Flynn Rider, opened to an $11.5 million day, and is expected to make upwards of $65 million this weekend.

Mars Needs Moms Trailer Released

In a new Disney film created by the folks who made A Christmas Carol last year, nine-year-old Milo (voiced by Seth Green) has to stow away on a spaceship to save his mom (voiced by Joan Cusack) from Martians.

Apparently, Mars is low on moms to parent their young and begins stealing moms from Earth. Milo teams up with a tech-savvy earthman named Gribble and a Martian girl called Ki to accomplish his haphazard mission.

Check out the trailer for "Mars Needs Moms" below. The film is scheduled to open in 3D, 2D, and IMAX 3D March 11, 2011.

Zhang Ziyi to Star in Live-Action Mulan

The Mulan live-action short film is slated to begin production this fall. Zhang Ziui, the star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoires of a Geisha will plan Mulan. This new version of the movie, based on the Chinese folktale, will be independently produced in a joint venture between companies based out of Canada, the UK and Beijing. Most westerners know the story of Mulan from the 1998 Disney animated feature of the same name.

Disney Pixar Withdraws From Animation Awards

This year saw a major change for Disney Pixar as they intentionally withdrew from the Hollywood chapter of the International Animated Film Society. The Society hands out annual awards, more commonly known as Annie Awards, for achievements in animation.

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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.

Disney’s Theme Parks and Interactive Media Divisions Boost Company’s Fourth Quarter Profits

The Walt Disney Company has reported a positive end to its fourth quarter and fiscal year, reporting a 7 percent increase in revenue for the year and an 8 percent increase in net income.

The positive quarter-and year-end results were due in large part to the theme park and interactive segments, including sales of Disney Infinity.

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.

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.

Take a Cinematic Tour around the World at Epcot

As you tour Epcot, there are the must-do attractions - Soarin', Test Track, Spaceship Earth - but today we're going to step back a bit and look at a few less adrenaline filled attractions that sometimes get overlooked in the hustle and bustle of a day at the parks.

Disney Home Entertainment Blu-ray Giveaway

For the first time ever, Disney is opening its vault and releasing three classics on Blu-ray! Available in stores now, Robin Hood, Oliver and Company and The Sword in the Stone are three must-have movies to be added to your Blu-ray collection, So Disney's given us a set to share with our readers!

All three movies are being released to celebrate their anniversary and Disney doesn't disappoint with the great features that each Blu-ray includes.

The Earffel Tower

The Earffel Tower was one of the first icons of Disney's Hollywood Studios when it opened back in 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios. The tall structure on the Park's back lot, stands a proud 130 feet high and is capped with one gigantic pair of Mickey Ears. It was meant to pay homage to the water towers found on studio backlots during the early days of Hollywood.

5 Things We Love About Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

During my youth I spent many a summer riding my bike and splashing in the water at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Campground. Set within 750 acres of beautiful pine and cypress forest Disney's Fort Wilderness is a year round retreat for good old fashioned family fun. So wonderful are the childhood memories I just had to share with you 5 things that We Love about this unique Disney destination.

Looking Back: Walt Disney and the Alice Comedies

October 16th, 1923 is an important date for Walt Disney fans; it's that day that Walt signed a contract with M. J. Winkler to produce a series of Alice Comedies. Looking back through history it is widely considered to be the start of Walt Disney's success in its first incarnation as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. 89 years ago today, the Walt Disney Company was born.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Streets of America

When the Disney Hollywood Studios first opened in 1989 (as Disney MGM), this part of the park was closed off and only accessible via the Backlot Tour. The buildings that make up The Streets of America look like they could be in any city across the country with people bustling to and fro, as they go about their daily business. If you listen you will even hear the sounds of a busy city life, and you think you've may have been transported. With the use of forced perspective, these city streets seem to go on for miles.