Day: August 14, 2015

  • Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One

    Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One

    Day One of the 2015 D23 Expo has come and gone and a lot of events happened throughout the day. DAPs Magic began coverage of the day with the Disney Legends Ceremony and the Magic of the Muppets panel and moved on to the Jungle Cruise, the future of Disney Animation, Imagineering, and more! Let’s…

  • MOANA Rocks D23 Expo 2015

    MOANA Rocks D23 Expo 2015

    “MOANA” ROCKS D23 EXPO 2015 – Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,” “Furious 7,” HBO’s “Ballers”), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” hit the stage at D23 EXPO 2015 this afternoon. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”), and producer…

  • D23 Expo: Shakira Rocks Zootopia as Pop Star

    D23 Expo: Shakira Rocks Zootopia as Pop Star

    Shakira will be lending her voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in Zootopia. The announcement was made via a message that Shakira tapes and was then shared at the D23 Expo. Voice of rabbit officer Judy Hopps, Ginnifer Goodwin joined directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore to share scenes from the movie. SHAKIRA SHAKES…

  • Disney Makes ‘Gigantic’ Announcement

    Disney Makes ‘Gigantic’ Announcement

    Today at the D23 Expo a new Disney animated fear that will musically retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk was announced. Gigantic will feature the music of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and be directed by Nathan Greno. “GIGANTIC” TAKES ROOT – Things are looking up at Walt Disney Animation Studios – way…

  • Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo

    Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo

    The Muppets took the stage in one of the first 2015 D23 Expo panels.  The presentation opened with the sizzle reel from the upcoming show.  Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, and Bill Barretta were on stage to answer questions and talk about the new show. They pointed out how much being a…