Angelina Jolie Casts a Spell as Maleficent on the Summer 2014 Issue of Disney Twenty-Three

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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the upcoming release of the eagerly anticipated Maleficent in the summer publication Disney twenty-three. Angelina Jolie and the creative team pull back the curtain on the surprising tale behind one of Disney's most iconic villains. "I was afraid of her, and I loved her," Jolie confesses in the cover story. Accompanying the piece is an in-depth look by animation historian Charles Solomon at the development of Walt Disney's 1959 creative masterpiece, Sleeping Beauty, with rarely seen concept art and drawings.
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 4/25/14

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, April 25, 2014. Friday and Saturday there was a Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest in Downtown Disney. They were just getting started as I walked by. A flyer about the event. I took the Monorail into the park. … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 4/25/14"
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MALEFICENT – Contest and Behind the Scenes Interview with Angelina Jolie

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“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn … Continue reading "MALEFICENT – Contest and Behind the Scenes Interview with Angelina Jolie"
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Maleficent – Trailer #3

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“Maleficent,” the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty,” reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora, only to later realize that the child may hold the key to peace in the land. Maleficent has wings:
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Maleficent Sneak Peek at New Lana Del Ray Song

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Reimagining of the Classic Disney Tune “Once Upon a Dream” Burbank, Calif. (January 26, 2014) – A never-before-heard Lana Del Rey rendition of “Once Upon a Dream” was unveiled as part of a 90-second sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent” during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards® on Sunday, January 26. “Maleficent” releases in U.S. theaters on … Continue reading "Maleficent Sneak Peek at New Lana Del Ray Song"
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Lucky Shot

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Frustration is the word that describes how I feel towards point and shoot cameras when I’m trying to shoot movement. It’s not fair of me either because it’s not exactly their job. My SLRs know that’s what they excel at and that I love them. Don’t fret, my point and shoots know I love them … Continue reading "Lucky Shot"
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Disney Pic of the week – Light and Shadows

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A full moon on Halloween mixed with deep dark blue sky, white and gray layers of clouds swiftly passing and yet barely moving at all as viewed from below tree branches with but a mere few leaves left. Light cast upon an object creates shadow. Photography is dependant on light. It’s as simple as that. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the week – Light and Shadows"
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Photographing Disney Live Shows

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Timing is everything. To the performers in the various Disney live shows, everything must be rehearsed and the timing of each minute has to be perfected. For us guests, who may have never seen a show like Dream Along with Mickey which is performed several times a day in the Magic Kingdom in front of … Continue reading "Photographing Disney Live Shows"
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Sleeping Beauty’s Walk-Through Awakens Again

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Jeanine Yamanaka toured the newly reopened Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through and shares this description and photos. The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-Through, dormant since October 7, 2001, has reopened at Disneyland with some shiny new effects, and artwork more in keeping with the Eyvind Earle style of the movie. For those who remember the old walk-through, … Continue reading "Sleeping Beauty’s Walk-Through Awakens Again"
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