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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Sneak Peak of Zootopia; Star Wars Presence at Comic-Con; and a Little Note on The Muppets Primetime Air Date

Sneak Peak of Disney's Zootopia:

Disney's "Zootopia" isn't going to be released until March 4, 2016 but that doesn't mean we can't get excited for Disney's next movie. Yesterday some details were released in a USA Today article. We now know the film will be based on two unlikely friends in Nick Wilde, a sly con-artist fox played by Jason Bateman, and Judy Hoppes, a rookie rabbit cop played by Ginnifer Goodwin.


Co-directors Rich Moore (Wreck-it-Ralph) and Byron Howard (Tangled) said, "Zootopia is ultimately a story of two animals, who would naturally never hang out or like one another in the beginning, but over the course of the movie develop a relationship and become friends." The metropolis of Zootopia will include places like Tundra Town and Sahara Square. Judy although will hail from the Bunny Burrows but leaves life on the farm to become a big-city police officer to do good.

The directors also said the furry animals will all reflect their real-life counterparts - from Judy's twitchy nose to a sloth being slower than everybody else in town. Star Ginnifer Goodwin who plays Hoppes said this about the world of Zootopia, that its as "fully immersive as though you walked into Disneyland. "This movie is begging for an entire division of the theme park."

Disney's "Zootopia" will open nationwide in theaters on March 4, 2016.

Star Wars Announces it Presence at San Diego's Comic-Con:

Star Wars will be making its presence known at next month's San Diego Comic-Con being held July 9-12 at the San Diego Convention Center. The Star Wars Panels will be taking place on July 10 starting with the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Panel being held in Hall H in the Convention Center. Disney Infinity 3.0 will also have a pop-up shop through out the whole event. Here is the detailed look at the panels that was released on StarWars.com:

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Hall H

Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, and special guests provide a special look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars Publishing 2015, Part 1: 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Room: 7AB

Join a dynamic, all-star, New York Times-bestselling panel of authors including Alexandra Bracken (the Darkest Minds series), Adam Gidwitz (A Tale Dark and Grim series), Tom Angleberger (The Origami Yoda series), and Tony Diterlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles) in conversation with Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain about the new Star Wars retellings for a younger generation of fans. From picture books to novels, these authors present A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi in perspectives that will change the way readers understand who these beloved characters are and how they became legends for legions of fans.

Star Wars Publishing 2015, Part 2: 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Room: 7AB

Join a variety of authors as they talk about their upcoming projects from that galaxy far, far away. Moderated by Lucasfilm’s Mike Siglain, authors from Del Rey and other publishers will participate in a discussion on writing stories for the exciting new future of the Star Wars universe.

Hasbro Star Wars, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 7AB

Join members of the Hasbro and Lucasfilm teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings, and word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises, including a special product reveal.

Star Wars Collectibles Update with Lucasfilm’s Anita Castellar, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 7AB

Join eFX, Gentle Giant Studios, Kotobukiya, and Sideshow Collectibles for product development insights and exclusive previews of the latest in Star Wars collectibles. In attendance will be Anita Castellar, a self-professed Star Wars fangirl who manages licensing for hardline categories at Lucasfilm such as toys, collectibles, consumer electronics, automotives, and more.

ILM 40th Anniversary, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room: 7AB

For 40 years, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most memorable images in the history of modern cinema. From advances in the photo chemical process, optical compositing, motion control, and models and miniatures — to the company’s pioneering efforts in computer graphics, digital compositing, film scanning and recording, morphing, digital environments, performance capture, character animation and modern digital pipelines, ILM continues to break new ground in visual effects for film, television, themed attractions, and new forms of entertainment. The presenters will discuss the company’s work from its earliest days and breakthroughs along the way.

Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition at San Diego Comic Con 2015

For the first time, Star Wars joins forces with characters from across The Walt Disney Company in Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition – the next chapter in the best-selling hybrid toy/video game series. Fans are invited to the Disney Infinity Pop-Up Shop, located at the heart of Gaslamp District, for the opportunity to play as Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul or any of the Star Wars characters featured in Star Wars: Twilight of the Republic and Star Wars: Rise Against the Empire."

The Muppets Airdate Announced on Twitter:


The Muppets announced today on their twitter account that on Tuesday September 22, "The Muppets" on ABC will premiere at 8 p.m.



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