Walt Disney is the quintessential American success story a genius and maverick with humble Midwestern roots who became America’s most beloved storyteller and dream weaver. But “The Perfect American,” a two-act opera by Philip Glass that makes its American premiere March 12 at Long Beach Opera, reveals another side of Walt.
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Shooting gets underway for Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ film
In this undated image provided by Lucasfilm, cast members and co-directors of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spin-off pose for a photo, from bottom left, co-director Christopher Miller, Woody Harrelson, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, co-director Phil Lord and Donald Glover. The Walt Disney Co.
Disney announces opening dates for Star Wars and Avatar-themed…
Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment is bringing to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Avatar, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment is bringing to life the mythical world of Pandora, inspired by Avatar, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Nielsen’s top programs for Jan. 30-Feb. 5
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Jan. 30-Feb. 5. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Pandora – The World of Avatar Opening in May, Star Wars Lands in 2019
… 2022 and 2023. Avatar 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau through their Lightstorm Entertainment.
Another record movie year in North America
A forgetful fish, infighting superheroes and some intergalactic rebels led the North American box office in 2016. With an estimated US$11.2 billion in earnings to date it has become the highest grossing year of all time, slightly surpassing last year’s US$11.1 billion record.
Animation, Sequels and Superheroes Propel Box Office Record
A forgetful fish, infighting superheroes and some intergalactic rebels led the North American box office in 2016, which, with an estimated $11.2 billion in earnings to date, has become the highest grossing year of all time – slightly surpassing last year’s $11.1 billion record. Those top three films, “Finding Dory,” ”Captain America: Civil War,” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” all had the common thread of being under the Walt Disney Studios banner, which had its own records to celebrate.