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‘Star Wars’: Force for Change Initiative Unveiled
The latest news from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII is a brand-new Star Wars charitable initiative launched today by Disney and Lucasfilm, in collaboration with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot. Continuing Disney’s ongoing commitment to creating a brighter tomorrow for kids and families, the aptly named Star Wars: Force for Change was developed with a goal of finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. Read full story
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Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6′ Trailer And One Sheet
With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-techheroes determined to solve the mystery. Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action, “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”) and Chris Williams (“Bolt”), and produced…
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Star Wars Begins Shooting In Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The rumors began swirling a long time ago. Now the United Arab Emirates is finally acknowledging it is standing in for George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away. A media company backed by the Gulf federation’s capital of Abu Dhabi announced Wednesday that the next installment of “Star Wars” is currently filming in the oil-rich Middle Eastern emirate. It was the first definitive word from the Mideast nation that filming had begun. Officials previously had refused to confirm any involvement with the seventh installment of the galactic franchise, even after a government-owned paper reported on the preparations. Read full story
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Pics:Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Merchandise
Here are some photos of some of the merchandise Disney is offering in anticipation of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opening on May 28th.