Based on Mary Norton’s book series The Borrowers, the Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arrietty follows the story of little people living undetected beneath the floorboards in a secret world, just waiting to be discovered. The protagonist of the film, Arrietty (voiced by Bridgit Mendler) is eventually discovered when 12 year old Shawn moves into the home, and the pair strike up a secret friendship.
Watch the official trailer below, and prepare to watch the film in its entirety when it debuts in theaters February 17, 2012. Five coloring …

The Academy Award-winning Finding Nemo will be returning to theaters in 3D, and the official trailer has just been released for your enjoyment. Experience the classic story all over again in Disney Digital 3D and see the movie when it arrives in theaters September 14, 2012.
Check out the trailer below, and mark your calendars for when the movie hits theaters this fall!

Ron Osenbaugh, a special photo effects supervisor for Disney, passed away December 26 at the age of 79.
Born Ronald Earl Osenbaugh, he was best known for his work on 1985’s The Black Cauldron. Osenbaugh also worked on Disney’s Tron, as well as My Science Project and Ernest Saves Christmas.
Osenbaugh is survived by his wife, six children, four stepchildren and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His two sisters, Gwen and Dorothy, are also still alive.
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Yesterday, sources announced that Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 3D would be presented at the El Capitan Theatre from January 13 until February 2, 2012.
Kids will receive special RealD 3D glasses, and guests will be treated to a live appearance from Belle herself before each showing at the historic theatre.
Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures says:
Of all the Disney animated features, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is one of the most beloved and treasured. Now, thanks to the magic of Disney …

Disney’s upcoming film John Carter, based on a series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, now has its own IMAX 3D poster. The official poster features a still shot from the film’s trailer, and definitely depicts one of the most action-packed scenes in the film.
You’ll be able to see just how a Civil War soldier makes his way to Mars when John Carter debuts in regular and IMAX theaters March 9, 2012. The film will be directed by Andrew Stanton, who worked on Finding Nemo and WALL-E, and stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn …

After the enormous success of Disney’s The Lion King in 3D, RealD Inc. and Walt Disney Pictures are celebrating the upcoming debut of another Disney classic – Beauty and the Beast, which will be released in 3D January 13.
As part of the release, limited edition RealD 3D kids’ glasses, which feature movie-themed colors and images of such iconic characters like Mrs. Pott’s, Chip and the Beast, will be distributed free of charge with every child’s ticket purchased when the film is released in theaters.
Says Dave Hollis, executive vice president of …

In July, we told you about a replica of Carl and Ellie’s house from the Disney film Up that was put on the market. Today, sources have announced that the home has been sold.
The couple who purchased the home, Clinton and Lynette Hamblin, are self-professed Disney fanatics. They said that finding this replica home was a “dream come true;” Lynette Hamblin also stated that “We just love the message of the movie – adventure is out there.”
Bangerter Homes, the creators of the Utah home, wanted to replicate the Up home …

Disney’s beloved classic Lady and the Tramp will be the first Disney Diamond Edition release in 2012. While the film was restored and brought back in 2006, it has since languished in the Disney vault since 2007.
While several features from the 2006 re-release will be included with the Diamond Edition, other features are completely brand new. The new edition will include audio commentary from Walt Disney, as well as an “Inside Walt’s Story Meetings” feature. Additional features include three brand new deleted scenes; a release of the previously unrecorded “I’m …

Disney’s beloved cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas is coming in 4D to the El Capitan Theatre. In addition to the 3D showing of the film, additional effects will be added to the theater (like wind, snow and fog) to transform the movie into a 4D experience.
Additionally, moviegoers can purchase tickets in advance for a special Pumpkin King Dinner in addition to the movie. The dinner will include your choice of entree, soup and beverage, as well as dessert – a cupcake decorating contest! Guests will also receive a special …

Who can argue with success?
Following on the heels of the extraordinary popularity of Disney’s recent theatrical re-release of its classic animated feature The Lion King, the company has announced that it plans more of the same for some of its biggest films over the next two years.
Fans of Disney classics can mark their calendars now to experience four more films from the archives in 2012 and 2013:  Beauty and the Beast on January 13, 2012; followed by two Disney Pixar offerings, Finding Nemo (September 14, 2012) and Monsters, Inc. (January …