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<i>Tomorrowland</i> Inspired By <br />Theme Park, But Not Set There  

Tomorrowland Inspired By
Theme Park, But Not Set There

Tight-lipped Tomorrowland writer Damon Lindelof says that while the Brad Bird-directed film is inspired in part by the Disney theme land, he also drew from other sources.

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New <i>Lone Ranger</i> Trailer Traces <br />the Rise of an American Legend  

New Lone Ranger Trailer Traces
the Rise of an American Legend

Disney has released the fourth trailer for director Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer in the title role. The big-budget Western opens July 3.

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<i>Star Wars Rebels</i> Animated Series <br />Coming in Fall 2014 to Disney XD  

Star Wars Rebels Animated Series
Coming in Fall 2014 to Disney XD

Star Wars Rebels, an animated series set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope will premiere in fall 2014 on the Disney Channel before moving to Disney XD.

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Disney Reverses Merida Makeover, But Still Seems to Miss the Point

Following a barrage of criticism over its “Princess makeover” of Brave heroine Merida, Disney pulled the images from the franchise website. However, the media giant may not grasp the importance of strong female role models to girls and boys.

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<i>Iron Man 3</i> Shoots Past $1 Billion  

Iron Man 3 Shoots Past $1 Billion

Boosted by $700 million in international receipts, Marvel’s Iron Man 3 on Thursday surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office.

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Disney Eyeing Four Directors For Fifth Pirates Of The Caribbean

Disney’s looking at Fredrik Bond, Rupert Sanders and co-directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg to helm the next Pirates Of The Caribbean movie.

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Official: Disney is Animating <br />Marvel’s <i>Big Hero 6</i>  

Official: Disney is Animating
Marvel’s Big Hero 6

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ first Marvel film has been confirmed as Big Hero 6, the previously rumored adaptation of the Japanese super-team created by Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau.

John Williams Will Probably Be <br />Back For <i>Star Wars: Episode VII</i>  

John Williams Will Probably Be
Back For Star Wars: Episode VII

Director J.J. Abrams indicates that original composer John Williams will likely return to score Star Wars: Episode VII, which arrives in summer 2015.

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<i>Downton Abbey’s</i> Lily James Lands Title Role in Disney’s <i>Cinderella</i>  

Downton Abbey’s Lily James Lands Title Role in Disney’s Cinderella

Downton Abbey actress Lily James has been cast in the starring role in Disney’s live-action version of Cinderella, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

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Disney’s <i>Lone Ranger</i> Unleashes Explosive New Theatrical Trailer  

Disney’s Lone Ranger Unleashes Explosive New Theatrical Trailer

Disney has released a theatrical trailer for director Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger that debuts plenty of new footage, including some impressive train sequences. The film, which opens July 3, stars Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer.

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Disney Plans New <i>Star Wars</i> Film Every Summer Beginning in 2015  

Disney Plans New Star Wars Film Every Summer Beginning in 2015

Disney revealed today at CinemaCon that beginning with the 2015 premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII, it will release a Star Wars film every summer, alternating between the new trilogy and the standalone projects.

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Falcon is ‘an Integral Part’ of <br /><i>Captain America 2</i>, Mackie Says  

Falcon is ‘an Integral Part’ of
Captain America 2, Mackie Says

Anthony Mackie talks about his role of the Falcon in Joe and Anthony Russo’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, explaining that he plays an integral role in the sequel..

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