Walt Disney Studios announced a few release schedule changes today that affect a number of their upcoming films. The first schedule change comes for “Monsters, Inc 2,” the sequel to the popular Pixar film. Originally reported to open in theaters on November 16, 2012, the film’s release will now be pushed up two weeks, opening instead on November 2 of the same year. This is presumably so the film won’t have to compete with Hollywood’s most popular vampires when “Twilight: Breaking Dawn (Part 2),” the final installment of the popular …

For Disney’s first release under it’s ownership of Marvel, Disney will be releasing something familiar to Marvel fans… a comic book. “Tron: The Betrayal” will serve as a two-issue prequel to the upcoming “Tron: Legacy” film. FlickDirect.com is reporting that the comic will come out after the December release of the “Tron” Legacy” movie, Kevin Flynn will be reunited with Tron while also maintaining both “Encom” and “the Grid.”
Marvel’s Senior Vice President of Development, Ruwan Jayatilleke, said, “Marvel Publishing is excited to bring Disney Book Group’s first ‘Tron’ graphic novel …

In a frenzy of promotional efforts for the highly anticipated “Tron: Legecy” sci-fi film Disney has released it’s latest attention-grabbing promo; a TRON app. Considered a moderized remake of the classic “Tron Tanks” video game; content also includes video trailers of the upcoming feature. Super-fans who plan on attending Comic Con 2010 in San Diego will also have the opportunity to download surprise content when they visit the Tron booth.
According to “PC World” on-line:
“Tron uses a cryptic, futuristic interface that plays into the new film’s aesthetic–a melding of …

Movieweb.com is reporting that Walt Disney Pictures has set a release date for the highly-anticipated new Muppet movie; December 25, 2011. A Christmas gift for fans, the new film will be directed by James Bobin, following a script written by “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” director Nicholas Stoller and writer Jason Segel. Jason Segal has also been cast to star in the film.
Information about production dates and details has yet to be revealed.
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Beginning at 3pm on Thursday, June 17th the famous El Capitan Theater in Hollywood will run the world’s first-ever “Toy Story” marathon on the big screen. After guests enjoy the original “Toy Story” film, as well as “Toy Story 2,” the historical theater will then be showing an advanced screening of the much anticipated “Toy Story 3″ in Disney Digital 3D.
Attendees of the event will also be treated with entry into a 25,000 square foot “Toy Story 3 Fun-Zone” featuring games, character meet & greets, toy test zone, “Toy …

With all of the hype and media efforts Disney pushed for “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” stockholders and movie buffs were expecting an impressive opening weekend, making big bucks for the company. Unfortunately, according to early estimates, Jerry Bruckheimer’s ‘Prince’ turned out to be a frog. Up against the widely anticipated “Sex and the City 2″ & “Shrek,” the new “Prince of Persia” film came in 3rd at the box office making approximately $30 million.

“Daily Finance” is reporting that Disney execs were “praying for a powerful one-two …

Tim Burton’s successful ‘Alice’ remake has brought Disney into a financial wonderland after it was announced today that the popular film has made over one billion dollars in box office receipts since the film’s debut. “Alice in Wonderland” now joins heavy-hitters “Titanic” and “Avatar” as the top three “non-sequel” films to reach a billion dollar benchmark, and also touts the title of biggest opening for a 3-D movie.
Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” debuted in March 2010 and also broke records right out of the gate by having the biggest March …

Forty-four years after Disney first licensed the lovable A.A. Milne’s character Winnie the Pooh a new feature film release date has been announced, featuring five previously unadapted stories from the original books. Pooh and his friends exemplify classic simplicity which is perhaps the reason why Disney is once again returning to the tradition of hand drawn animation for the project. Earlier this year Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” also left slick computer generated graphics & 3D technology to the wayside; the film proved to be a vibrant niche gem …

During a recent press briefing, studios chairman Rich Ross announced that Disney’s Pixar division is currently producing “Monster’s Inc. 2,” the sequel to a highly popular original which grossed $525 million worldwide after its release in November 2001. Right in time for the 2012 holiday season, “Monster’s Inc. 2″ is scheduled for a November 16th, 2012 release.
Another exciting reveal for Disney fans is that of a new Muppets character, Walter. Ross announced at the Burbank headquarters that he was ready to greenlight a new movie featuring the Muppets & …

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No longer a coy and naively curious little girl, visionary Tim Burton’s new Alice character presented a refreshingly strong role model for young women the world over. Whether you saw the 3-D version or not, you didn’t need special glasses to recognize an instant ability for girls to be able to relate to Alice, played by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska. Amazing CGI technology that blended seamlessly with live-action, over the top costuming, and big Hollywood names may have given Walt Disney Pictures the right to boast over huge …