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Press Conference: The Puppeteers That Bring “Earth to Ned” to Life

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Now streaming on Disney+ is their first original talk show from the Jim Henson Company:  Earth to Ned. Earth to Ned features Ned, an alien commander charged with the invasion of Earth, and his lieutenant, Cornelius.  Earth is saved from subjugation, however, when Ned discovers and subsequently falls in love with television and begins broadcasting a … Continue reading "Press Conference: The Puppeteers That Bring “Earth to Ned” to Life"
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Q & A with “Mulan” Director Niki Caro and Actress Yifei Liu

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On September 4th, Disney+ will at last bring out the long-awaited live-action version of the 1998 animated classic Mulan. Based on both the animated film and the original Chinese “Ballad of Mulan”, Mulan tells the tale of a young woman who disguises herself as a man and takes her ailing father’s place as a military conscript … Continue reading "Q & A with “Mulan” Director Niki Caro and Actress Yifei Liu"
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Bringing “Mary Poppins Returns” to the Screen: Press Conference Recap

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At a recent press conference for the new film Mary Poppins Returns, director/writer Rob Marshall, Emily Blunt (Mary Poppins), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Jack), Ben Whishaw (Michael Banks), Emily Mortimer (Jane Banks), composer/lyricist Marc Shaiman, lyricist Scott Wittman, producer/writer John DeLuca, and screenwriter David Magee fielded questions on bringing the Practically Perfect Poppins to a new generation.
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Cinderella and Frozen Fever: Press Conference with the Cast and Crew

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“Have courage and be kind.” –Ella’s Mother The next big release from Walt Disney Studios and director Kenneth Branagh is a live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” preceded by the new short “Frozen Fever,” a sequel to the blockbuster animated film “Frozen.” As part of the press junket for the film’s opening, a … Continue reading "Cinderella and Frozen Fever: Press Conference with the Cast and Crew"
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