Saturday, October 21, 2017

Annie Leibowitz Disney Parks Pictures


A few years ago, Disney Parks asked the great photographer Annie Leibowitz to create a series of pictures with famous actors dressed as characters from Disney's most famous animated films, each standing in a decor, real or digital. As usual with Annie Leibowitz the result was brilliant and here is the full collection of these pictures. Make sure to click on each to see them in big size as almost all are in "wallpaper size" for your desktop.

Above, Scarlett Johansson as Cinderella. Below, Penelope Cruz as Bell and Jeff Bridges as the Prince.






Below, Rachel Weisz as Snow White


Olivia Wilde and Alec Baldwin as the Evil Queen and Magic Mirror from Snow White



Below, Taylor Swift as Rapunzel.


This next one shows Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gisele Bundchen, and Tina Fey as Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell


Below, Russell Brand as Captain Hook



David Beckham as Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty



Below, Angelina Jolie as Maleficent.



Roger Federer as Arthur from The Sword in the Stone.


Julianne Moore as Ariel the Little Mermaid and Michael Phelps as a merman


Queen Latifah as Ursula from the Little Mermaid.


Next, Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland, joined by Oliver Platt as the Mad Hatter and Lyle Lovett as the March Hare.


Julie Andrews as the Blue Fairy and Abigail Breslin as Fra, her fairy-in-training.


Below, Jessica Biel as Pocahontas



Next, Jessica Chastain as Merida from Brave.



Below, Jennifer Hudson as Tiana from The Princess and the Frog.


Jennifer Lopez and Marc Antony from Aladdin and Whoopi Goldberg as the Genie. The picture was released in three versions, you have the three below.







And we'll end with Jack Black, Will Ferrell, and Jason Segel as the Three Hitchhikers Ghosts form the Haunted Mansion.


Pictures: copyright Disney - Annie Leibowitz.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

All About DLP Star Wars 2018 Season fo the Force! New "Destination" Movie Added to Star Tours, and more...


Here is the official Press Release from Disneyland Paris about the upcoming 2018 Season of the Force and they confirm that a new "destination" movie will be added to Star Tours anytime soon!

STAR WARS SEASON back in FORCE at Disneyland Paris! SEASON OF THE FORCE Returns from January 13 to March 25, 2018 Have you ever wanted to step through the screen and find yourself in the middle of a Star Wars film? “SEASON OF THE FORCE” is back with a vengeance at Disneyland Paris with no fewer than eight intergalactic experiences making you the hero of the saga. Good news, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is also part of this exciting programme!

SEASON OF THE FORCE is three months devoted to Star Wars films in the two Disney parks. You can find yourself face to face with Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers, propelled at the speed of light on Hyperspace Mountain and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and dazzled by the spectacular show projected onto the architecture of the Hollywood Tower Hotel.

Star Wars at Walt Disney Studios Park: 

Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration:
The unmissable, open-air projection is making its big come-back at Walt Disney Studios Park on 13 January 2018. Better yet: it will include new scenes, taken directly from the new film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Just imagine Walt Disney Studios Park lighting up in true Star Wars style at nightfall with a breathtaking sound and light show. Film projections, special effects and, of course, the Star Wars characters on stage! The legendary characters of the Empire, the First Order and the Resistance will make an appearance in this show celebrating the heroes of the saga. Don’t miss it!

Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away:
This production is offered several times a day and brings a number of the saga’s legendary characters into the spotlight on stage. Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, Kylo Ren, Darth Vader and many more will be present in person for this fascinating show at Production Courtyard in Walt Disney Studios Park.

The First Order March:
The days at Walt Disney Studios Park are punctuated by epic appearances by Star Wars characters. Starting with the “First Order March”, a parade of Stormtroopers, led by the daunting Captain Phasma.

Stormtroopers Patrol:
A perfect opportunity to interact with the fearsome Stormtroopers. They patrol several times a day at Production Courtyard in Walt Disney Studios Park.



Star Wars at Disneyland Park: 

What’s New at Star Tours: The Adventures Continue:

New experiences, new destinations, new characters, new technologies – the attraction returns, with more than 70 different mission combinations. More to come from 22 November 2017: a new adventure on Crait, a new planet featured in the upcoming Star Wars movie. The new sequence, inspired by The Last Jedi will debut at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 17th, at Disneyland Paris November 22nd, and at Tokyo Disneyland December 15th. Cutting-edge technology, digital 3D imagery, Audio Animatronics characters, special effects, epic music and more... this journey is a total immersion into the many worlds of Star Wars. The Force is truly strong with Star Tours!

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain:
For the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, Star Wars combined with an iconic Space Mountain to become Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain. With this new adventure, guests to Disneyland Park take flight to meet up with the famous Rebel Alliance and experience an epic expedition.

Meeting the Dark Side of the Force:
Good news: you can stand up to Darth Vader at any age in Star Port! Come face to face him every day in a specially designed location in Discoveryland, near Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. A word of advice for your private meeting: don’t drop your guard when the photo is taken.

Disney Illuminations:
Nightfall also means a dazzling show in Disneyland Park: Disney Illuminations. This original show, inaugurated for the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, includes sound and light shows, projections, water fountains and fireworks to take your breath away. You will be guided through a multitude of adventures, particularly in a galaxy far, far away, featuring the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters, Stormtroopers and more. The Force is with you at Disney Illuminations, with a sequence of live action shots to delight all Star Wars fans.

Prepare to become the hero of your very own Star Wars adventure from 13 January to 25 March 2018 with the SEASON OF THE FORCE, only in the two Disneyland Paris parks!

Pictures: copyright Disney

Monday, October 16, 2017

Marvel Release New Trailer and Poster for "Black Panther" !



Marvel has released a brand new full trailer for Black Panther and, personally, i think it looks great! Here is the synopsis:

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. 

Black Panther cast include Michael B. Jordan., Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis, and Angela Bassett and the movie will be released in theaters on February 16, 2017.




Picture and video: copyright Marvel