Disney has announced that they will be re-releasing 30 of their classic films on Blu-ray by the end of 2012 – great news for fans who want to add to their collection.
Beginning in May, Disney will begin releasing titles and continue on until Halloween and the holidays. The full schedule of Blu-ray releases is:
May-June

Father of the Bride – 5/15
Bringing Down the House – 5/15
The Color of Money – 6/5
Cocktail – 6/5
Ransom – 6/5
Sister Act – 6/19
Evita – 6/19
The Horse Whisperer – 7/3
Under the Tuscan Sun -7/3
Phenomenon – 7/3
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Disney has just released a retro-style movie poster for their upcoming film Wreck It Ralph, a family-friendly CGI tale of a video game villain desperate to become as beloved as the video game’s hero.
In order to become a good guy, Wreck-It Ralph sneaks into a first person shooter with the main goal of winning a medal. However, things take a turn for the worst when he accidentally releases a deadly enemy that threatens the life of every video game in the arcade.
The film promises to be full of plenty of …

Sources say that Disney has plans to turn the iconic Disneyland attraction Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride into a feature film.
Pete Candeland, best known for his work on The Gorillaz music videos, is set to direct the live-action/CGI film based on the long-running attraction. While Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride enjoyed a stint at Walt Disney World as well, they closed the attraction in 1998. However, the ride still remains a fan favorite among Disneyland visitors.
Justin Springer (Tron: Legacy) will produce, but the studio is still looking for a writer to draft …

Are you and your family thinking about heading to New York City in the near future? The Muppets might be able to help you with that. This week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that this year, the Muppets will be acting as the official New York City Family Ambassadors.
For the next 12 months, the Muppets will be encouraging families to visit NYC and highlight some of the extraordinary shopping, dining, attractions, shows, and more that the Big Apple has to offer. Prospective visitors can head over to the …

This weekend, a select number of special guests attended the world premiere of Chimpanzee, the newest film from Disneynature. The film, which centers on Oscar, a young chimpanzee who is separated from his family, only to be taken in and cared for by the alpha-male chimp Freddy, debuted on Friday at the AMC Theater in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney before its theatrical premiere on April 20.
In attendance at the premiere was renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall, who expressed that the film will bring some much-needed exposure to the plight …

We let you know last month about a sequel to last year’s hit film The Muppets that is currently in the works, and this week brought some new details about the exciting new project. In an interview with Collider.com, Muppets screenwriter Nicholas Stoller revealed a bit more of what we can expect for the sequel, which may be arriving in theaters as early as next summer.
According to Stoller, him and director James Bobin began writing the script of the film just a few days ago, and only roughly 13 pages …

Sources are saying that Tom Hanks, no stranger to the Disney universe, is in talks to play Walt Disney himself in Saving Mr. Banks.
Based on Disney’s real story of struggling to bring Mary Poppins to the big screen, little is known about the project. However, rumors are saying that Emma Thompson will play P.L. Travers, the author behind Poppins who fought Walt Disney for years while he tried to option her novel. John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side) is said to direct the film.
Tom Hanks was shortlisted for the role …

Starring Angelina Jolie in the title role, Disney’s Maleficent now has an official release date. The film will debut in theaters March 14, 2014.
Directed by Robert Stromberg with a script by Linda Woolverton, the live-action Maleficent will delve deep into the story behind the title character, including her origins and what made her place a curse on Princess Aurora.
We’ll be sure to update you with additional details as they become available. In the meantime, are you anticipating the debut of Maleficent?

This week, D23 announced further details about this August’s event “Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features,” a two-day event that animation fans are sure to love. The event, which will be held August 11-12, 2012 at the Disneyland Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, celebrates Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through the upcoming Wreck-It Ralph with special panels, presentations, and events.
Highlights of the event that attendees can expect include exclusive previews of upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios films, salutes to some of the great Disney animators and …

While superhero fans are gearing up for the exciting debut of The Avengers in theaters this May, Marvel recently announced a new film that fans will be able to look forward to in 2014. Last summer’s hit film Captain America: The First Avenger will be getting a sequel, set to premiere in theaters on April 4, 2014.
The sequel, which will once again star Chris Evans as Captain America, will pick up where The Avengers leaves off, with Captain America continuing his work with Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) …