Disney and more: 1/29/17

Friday, February 3, 2017

More Details About Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Disney Stars on Parade !

Disneyland Paris released the second épisode of their My Sparkling 25 web series, and Tokyobanhbao, from the blog tokyobanhbao.com unveil the secrets of DLP 25th Anniversary Disney Stars on Parade!

For the first time we can see the the Concept-Arts, models and images of floats in backstage for the units no. 1, 5 and 8 of the « Disney Stars on Parade. Here is a reminder of the 8 units of the new parade :
1. Discover the Magic (Tinker Bell, Mickey and his friends)
2. Discover Friendship (Toy Story)
3. Discover Adventure (Simba, Nala, Baloo et Mowgli)
4. Discover Imagination (Captain Hook and Peter Pan)
5. Discover A New World (Nemo and Dory)
6. Discover Enchantment (Prince Philippe, the 3 fairies and the evil Dragon)
7. Discover Romance (Disney Princes and Princesses)
8. Discover Wonder (Frozen)

You can also see great screen captures from the video below in the DLPWelcome article HERE.

Talking about Disneyland Paris I remind you the Disneyland Paris Book Valentine's Day Special Offer which run from February 1st to Feb 14th, a good news for those of you who missed the Christmas special offer on the Disneyland Paris book last December as you can enjoy a Valentine's Day special offer and you won't find a better Valentine's Day gift for the one you love if she - or he - is a Disneyland Paris fan!

During these two weeks the DLP book is at 60€ for the English regular edition and 75€ for the last copies of the French Collector's edition. Additional shipping worldwide for both editions is 19€, except for Belgium or Italy for which it is 29€.

For all orders send me an email with your shipping address at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

Payment can be done with Paypal, credit card or bank transfer. Paypal payment of the amount ( including shipping ) can be sent directly to: neverlandeditions@gmail.com or by using the Paypal button below. Do NOT use the Paypal button on the right column which is not coded with these special prices. For others payment by credit card or bank transfer, please send me an email first at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

The book is still available but we are entering the final copies - especially for the French edition - so order your copy while it last as the book will NOT be reprinted!

Side-by-Side Comparison Between the 1991 Beauty and the Beast Animated Feature vs the 2017 Live Action Movie - Plus: New B&B Posters !

Disney has released new beautiful posters for Beauty and the Beast - see them below in their french versions - and Youtuber xBenQCatx did an interesting side-by-side comparison between the 1991 Beauty and the Beast animated feature vs the 2017 live action movie!

Pictures: copyright Disney

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Disneyland Paris Book Valentine's Day Special Offer - Only From February 1st to 14th !

Good news for those of you who missed the Christmas special offer on the Disneyland Paris book last December as you can enjoy a Valentine's Day special offer from February 1st until the 14th, and you won't find a better Valentine's Day gift for the one you love if she - or he - is a Disneyland Paris fan!

During these two weeks the DLP book is at 60€ for the English regular edition and 75€ for the last copies of the French Collector's edition. Additional shipping worldwide for both editions is 19€, except for Belgium or Italy for which it is 29€.

For all orders send me an email with your shipping address at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

Payment can be done with Paypal, credit card or bank transfer. Paypal payment of the amount ( including shipping ) can be sent directly to: neverlandeditions@gmail.com or by using the Paypal button below. Do NOT use the Paypal button on the right column which is not coded with these special prices. For others payment by credit card or bank transfer, please send me an email first at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

The book is still available but we are entering the final copies - especially for the French edition - so order your copy while it last as the book will NOT be reprinted!

Disney Fans Launch a Petition for a Silent Donald Trump Audio-Animatronic in WDW Hall of Presidents

As you know, for each new U.S president an Audio-Animatronic figure is created by WDI and installed inside WDW Magic Kingdom Hall of Presidents. Now, some Disney fans have launched on Change.org a petition to ask that the Trump Audio-Animatonc will remain silent without making a speech as it is usually the case. Below is the full text of the petition that you can see - and sign if you wish HERE

No Speech from the Donald Trump Animatronic in Walt Disney World's "Hall of Presidents"

This is a petition to stop the inevitable Donald Trump animatronic figure from speaking, let alone giving a speech similar to the one given by Barack Obama and past incumbent Presidents, during the "Hall of Presidents" attraction at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Donald Trump ran a Presidential campaign on hateful speech, misogyny, racism and xenophobia. In doing so, he has tainted the legacy of the American Presidency forever. He is perhaps best known for how he uses his words sometimes carelessly, yet oftentimes with the specific intent of degrading, insulting and demeaning not only those who do not agree with him on any given topic, but entire groups of people including Mexicans, Muslims, women and the disabled. These are just a few of the many he has specifically targeted. He has only shown himself to be at the very least intolerant and at the very worst dangerous.

The Magic Kingdom at Disney World is a place specifically designed for the enjoyment of children and families. Therefore, it is not an appropriate place for a Donald Trump speech. We ask that Walt Disney World take a stand against divisive and hurtful rhetoric and have the backs of millions of Americans and people worldwide whose day would be ruined by the depiction of a speech by Donald Trump.

Pictures: copyright Disney - Please note that the photo editing of the above pictures does NOT show the upcoming WDI Audio-Animatronic but was done using a picture of the new Madame Tussauds' Trump wax figure

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Warner Bros Studio Tour London Announces Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Expansion

On 31st March, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will unveil an exciting, permanent expansion dedicated to the Forbidden Forest:

The Forbidden Forest may be strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but for the first time this March, visitors to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forest.

Home to an abundance of creatures, the Forbidden Forest offers shelter and protection to Hippogriffs and Acromantula among many others. It is also well known to beloved half-giant Hagrid in his role as Care of Magical Creatures professor. One of Rubeus Hagrid’s original costumes will be on display, lantern in hand, to welcome visitors through the Hogwarts Gates deep into the forest. Filled with 19 trees each with a diameter of over 12 feet, visitors will walk beneath the giant entwined roots on their journey and will even be able to control the weather using the same techniques created by filmmakers.

Amongst the imposing trees, visitors will encounter a full size model of Buckbeak, which is new to the tour, and have the opportunity to bow to the majestic creature. They will see up close the incredible detail and craftsmanship that went into creating the magnificent Hippogriff. Each feather had to be individually inserted and glued by the Creature Effects team who were busy adding feathers right up until the final moment Buckbeak was needed on set for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

As visitors venture deeper into the depths of the forest, they will come face-to-face with Aragog, the Acromantula. Emerging from his dark lair, the enormous spider will appear before visitors along with spiderlings from his family. Created by Nick Dudman, Creature and Make-Up Effects Designer, with help from Production Designer Stuart Craig, Aragog had a leg span of over 18 feet and was even able to crawl out of a hole and deliver dialogue in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Officially opening on Friday 31st March, the new, must-see expansion has been designed and built by many of the crew members who worked on the hugely successful magical film series including Oscar® and BAFTA winning Production Designer Stuart Craig, Construction Manager Paul Hayes, BAFTA winning Creature and Makeup Effects Designer Nick Dudman and BAFTA winning Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson.

Sarah Roots, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Tours commented: “We are so excited to launch the Forbidden Forest expansion of the Studio Tour, especially on the fifth anniversary of our grand opening. It’s great to be working with so many of the original filmmakers who know so much about the wizarding world. There will be an opportunity to take control of the weather and discover the techniques used to create a realistic forest within a film. We can’t wait to let visitors step into this mysterious set and discover all this amazing detail for themselves.”

Stuart Craig, Production Designer on all eight Harry Potter films, added: “Over the course of the eight films, the Forbidden Forest has played a key role and I think it’s an exciting addition to the Studio Tour. The Forbidden Forest is full of mysterious, fascinating and sometimes threatening forces. It represents the great unknown compared to the comfort and safety of Hogwarts and the Gryffindor Common Room which makes it so interesting and important to the development of the story.”

The Forbidden Forest will open on Friday 31st March and entrance will be included in the ticket price.

For more information about the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, visit wbstudiotour.co.uk

Watch the Attractions Magazine video below of the announcement:

Beauty and the Beast Final Trailer !

The Beauty and the Beast final trailer is finally released, and here it is!

Video: copyright Disney