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“Star Wars” Creator George Lucas Picks City For His Museum
CHICAGO – “Star Wars” creator George Lucas announced Tuesday that he has picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated Museum of Art and Movie Memorabilia, in a major victory for the nation’s third-largest city. San Francisco and Los Angeles also had sought the museum. Lucas said in a written statement that he hopes to open the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in 2018. “I am humbled to be joining such an extraordinary museum community and to be creating the museum in a city that has a long tradition of embracing the arts,” the statement said. The selection was somewhat of a surprise, given Lucas’ close ties to California: He is a…
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Disney XD Orders Jon Heder Animated Series ‘Pickle & Peanut’
Disney XD has ordered “Pickle & Peanut,” an animated buddy comedy featuring Jon Heder and Johnny Pemberton. Series hails from “Fish Hooks” creator Noah Z. Jones and developed by Joel Trussell. Show from Disney Television Animation will use a mix of 2-D animation and live-action clips to the ll the story of an emotional pickle, voiced by Heder, and a freewheeling peanut (Pemberton). “We see very few pitches that are as funny and original as ‘Pickle & Peanut,’ ” said Eric Coleman, Disney Television Animation’s senior VP of original series. “We instantly fell in love with these characters, and Noah and Joel have built a world with a visual style…
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Walt Disney World Sets July 4th Plans
On July 19, Walt Disney World Resort released information on its Fourth of July celebrations. The theme parks will celebrate Independence Day in the theme parks on July 3rd and 4th, and what’s a bigger, more classic celebration than fireworks and patriotic American music? For the Fourth of July holiday, Walt Disney World (WDW) adds such touches to its nighttime spectaculars and live entertainment in three of its theme parks. Disney’s Fourth of July holiday plans allow Magic Kingdom to show off its red, white and true-blue colors for its fireworks spectacular. ”Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” offers a 14-minute, 360-degree celebration of the…
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July 2014 Merchandise Events at the Disneyland Resort
Here’s a look at some of the merchandise events headed your way in July at the Disneyland Resort! July 12: Take part in a special artist showcase with Walt Disney Imagineers, Stephen Cargile, Larry Nikolai and Mark Page as well as former Walt Disney Imagineers, Maggie Parr and George Scribner from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Disneyana in Disneyland park. Learn more. July 12: Artists Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Noah are set to appear from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District. Learn more. July 12: Meet the filmmakers behind “Planes: Fire & Rescue,” 3 – 5 p.m. at Fly n’ Buy in Disney…