We are excited to announce the 2016 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures year at the movies! What are you excited to see?? Comment below, and check back often for current updates and information from the studios. There are all different types of entertainment to choose from: heroic-action/thriller, comedy-adventure, live-action epic-adventure, whimsical adventure, and heart-breaking drama. This year, we will meet new characters and revisit familiar friends. Get your calendars ready for this amazing list:
Walt Disney Studios 2016 Motion Picture Line-up
Jan. 29 Disney: The Finest Hours #TheFinestHours
March 4 Disney: Zootopia #Zootopia
April 15 Disney: The Jungle Book #TheJungleBook
May 6 Marvel: Captain America: Civil War #CaptainAmericaCivilWar
May 27 Disney: Alice Through the Looking Glass #DisneyAlice
June 17 Disney: Finding Dory #findingdory
July 1 Disney: The BFG #BFGMovie
Aug. 12 Disney: Pete’s Dragon #PetesDragon
Fall Disney: Queen of Katwe #QueenOfKatwe
Nov. 4 Marvel: Doctor Strange #DrStrange
Nov. 23 Disney: Moana #Moana
Dec. 16 Lucasfilm: Star Wars: Rogue One #RogueOne
TBD DreamWorks: The Light Between the Oceans #TheLightBetweenOceans
“The Finest Hours” is an unforgettable true story depiction of one of the most daring ocean rescue missions in the history of the Coast Guard. This heroic action-thriller is presented in Digital 3D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D, and will transport you to the heart of the action, by creating a fully-immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale.
A massive nor’easter struck New England on February 18, 1952. It pummelled towns along the eastern seaboard and wreaked havoc on ships that were caught in its deadly path. The SS Pendleton, a T-2 oil tanker bound for Boston, was literally ripped in half and trapped more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly-sinking stern.
Click this link to see Disney’s The Finest Hours Featurette
Watch The Finest Hour Movie Trailer Here
Officer Judy Hopps (actress Ginnifer Goodwin) is the very first bunny on Zootopia’s police force. Full of enthusiasm, she jumps at the opportunity to crack her first case. Unfortunately, that means she has to partner with fast-talking, scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (actor Jason Bateman). How will they work together to solve the mystery?
Interesting Facts
- “Zootopia” is the 55th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
- The soundtrack is created by award-winning composer Michael Giacchino. This is his first-ever collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios. Giacchino’s popular and acclaim projects include: “Inside Out”, “The Incredibles”, “Ratatouille”, “Jurassic World”, “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” and “The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”. His wonderful score for the 2009 feature “Up” earned him an Oscar, a Golden Globe, the BAFTA, the Broadcast Film Critics’ Choice and two GRAMMY Awards.
- Shakira, the international Grammy-winning superstar, is the voice of ‘Gazelle’, the biggest pop star in Zootopia.
- Oscar-nomiated directors Rich Moore and Byron Howard lend their magic to the movie. Moore brought us “Wreck-It Ralph”, while Howard introduced us to beloved “Bolt”.
Follow this link to see the Zootopia Trailer and read about the New Song Announcement
Click here for fun zootopia activity sheets
Watch the first trailer at this link
Director Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) bring us his vision of Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories in “The Jungle Book”. This all-new live-action epic adventure is inspired by Disney’s classic animated film. Mowgli is a man-cub who has ben raised by a family of wolves. As he grows up and learns that he is no longer welcome in the jungle, fearsome tiger Shere Khan (actor Idris Elba) savagedly promises to eliminate this ‘man-threat’. Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery with his panther-mentor Bagheera (actor Ben Kingsley) and pal Baloo the bear (actor Bill Murray).
This all-star cast and crew seamlingly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments that use up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.
Watch the official US Teaser Trailer here
Marvel brings us the next chapter with their superheroes in the Marvel Universe. “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers (Captain America) as a leader of a newly formed team of Avengers. As they continue to safeguard humanity, there is another incident resulting in collateral damage and political pressure to install a system of accountability. The new overseeing governing body fractures the Avengers, creating two groups. Steve Rogers leads one group driven to remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Tony Stark (Iron Man) takes charge of the other group, who decide to support government oversight and accountability. You will need to pick a side when you take on this next adventure!
Check out the trailer at this link
Alice and the remarkable cast and crew take us back to the whimsical world of Underland in “Alice Through the Looking Glass”. This time, Alice returns and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter (actor Johnny Depp). This worldwide blockbuster sequel includes: Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall and Sacha Baron Cohen – so you KNOW it will be entertaining!
This time, Alice has spent the past few years following in her father’s footstep, sailing the high seas. When she arrives in London, she finds a magical-looking glass and returns to Underland. New adventure and new characters take you on a roller coaster journey with Alice. To experience Underland on a larger scale, catch the movie on Digital 3D, Real D 3D or IMAX 3D.
Check out the trailer at this link
Everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory reunites with her clown fish friends, Nemo and Marlin for another adventure, in “Finding Dory”. This time, Dory remembers more about her past and she seeks out her parents and other mysteries.
Talented cast and crew include: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy, Diane Keaton, as well as Director Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo”, “WALL-E”).
Enjoy the trailer at this link
Finally, three of the world’s greatest storytellers collaborated to produce a highly-anticipated and beloved classic, “The BFG”. Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg tell the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who shows her the wonders and perils of Giant Country. What do you think she will discover there?
Enjoy the trailer and more factoids at this link
Disney has re-imaged one of their cherished family films: “Pete’s Dragon”. I remember seeing the wonderful original, when I was around the same age as the main character: Pete. This adventure introduces us to an orphaned boy and his best friend Elliott, who just happens to be a dragon.
Stay tuned for updates and links for this heart-warming summer story for the family and the young at heart.
Meet 10-year old Phiona Mutesi and her family. They live in the impoverished slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. Despite their constant struggle, the mother is passionately determined to take care of her family and work tirelessly selling vegetables in the market.
This colorful true story takes you to the rural streets of Uganda where you will watch a compelling life unfold as Phiona learns from her community and chases her dream.
The Fall movie season would not be complete without another action/adventure movie. Benedict Cumberbatch dons yet another colorful identity and introduces “Doctor Strange” to the screen. Neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange experiences a horrific car accident and begins to discover the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. The talented cast includes: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg and Tilda Swinton.
I will be providing up-to-date information as we receive the latest nuggets from Marvel.
Over the summer, we were invited to Disney Studios and I was able to sneak a peek at this delightful feature. “Moana” is the CG-animated adventure about a spirited teen who decides to prove herself as a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest.
Newcomer Auli’i Cravalho joins multi-talented Dwayne Johnson (as demi-god Maui) to entertain us with this modern day mythical tale.
Rogue One is the story that takes place before the events of Star Wars: New Hope. In this sub-chapter, the resistance fighters have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. This exciting cast includes: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk and Riz Ahmed.
Be sure to check back here for more.
Talented Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander bring to screen, a heartbreaking tale about fate, moral dilemmas and the lengths that one couple who go to, so they can see their dreams realized. This DreamWorks feature takes place on Janus Rock – a remote island off the coast of Western Australia, and is a captivating romantic story you don’t want to miss.
Grab your popcorn, and I’ll see you at the movies!
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