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for April, 2013 -
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Disney-Pixar's “Monsters
University” Enrolls Top Voice Talent |
Burbank,
California (April 17, 2013) - Disney-Pixar’s
“Monsters University” welcomes some of Hollywood’s top stars
to its roster of voice talent for this summer’s
frighteningly funny comedy adventure, opening in U.S.
theaters on June 21, 2013. Joining Billy Crystal and John
Goodman are Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave
Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day,
Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza,
Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and
John Ratzenberger. Also revealed this week were the story and screenplay credits. Directed by Dan Scanlon, “Monsters University” features a story and screenplay by Daniel Gerson & Robert L. Baird (“Monsters, Inc.”) and Scanlon. Scanlon says the cast was able to bring the story to life with great ingenuity and enthusiasm. “Working with this group of actors was an extraordinary experience. They each brought a unique level of humor, emotion and creativity to their work that not only complemented their individual performances, but made the overall story come together in a really wonderful way.” Continue reading |
Disney's "The Lone Ranger"
Movie Q&A and Character Posters |
New York, New York (April 17,
2013) - From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and
director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the
blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes
Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a
thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which
the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes.
Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts
the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer),
a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the
audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous
friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work
together and fight against greed and corruption.
Continue reading and view Q&A and movie posters |
Marvel Studios Begins
Production of Second Captain America Movie, Due in April,
2014 |
Burbank, California (April 8,
2013) – Following in the footsteps of the
record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release, “Marvel’s The
Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated release,
Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” has commenced
in Los Angeles, Calif., with production also including
locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington D.C. Directing
the film is the team of Anthony and Joe Russo (“Welcome to
Collinwood”) from a screenplay written by Christopher Markus
(“Captain America: The First Avenger”) & Stephen McFeely
(“Captain America: The First Avenger”).
Continue reading |
Disneynature's "Bears"
Featurette |
New
York, New York (April 4, 2013)
- In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new
True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of
two mother bears as they impart life lessons to their
impressionable young cubs. Set against a majestic Alaskan
backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter
comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to
face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting—but
risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the mountain carries
with it a looming threat of avalanches.
Continue reading and watch featurette |
Sneak Preview of Disney's
"Planes" Due in Theaters August, 2013 |
New
York, New York (April 3, 2013)
- From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an
action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty
(voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a
high-flying air racer. Continue reading and watch sneak peek |
"Finding Dory" Set for Release
in November, 2015 |
Burbank,
California (April 2, 2013)
– When Dory said “just keep swimming” in 2003’s
Oscar®-winning film “Finding Nemo,” she could not have
imagined what was in store for her (not that she could
remember). Ellen DeGeneres, voice of the
friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, revealed details
today about Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Dory”—an all-new
big-screen adventure diving into theaters on November 25,
2015.
Continue reading |
Gwyneth Paltrow
and Robert Downey, Jr., get into the local culture while
promoting "Iron Man 3" in Munich, Germany |
Gwyneth Paltrow
and Robert Downey, Jr., Promoting "Iron Man 3" in Paris,
France |
"Iron Man 3" Lego
Movie Poster #1 |
"Iron Man 3" Lego
Movie Poster #2 |
Robert Downey,
Jr., and Gwyneth Paltrow in London Promoting "Iron Man 3" |