Disney movie review: ‘Zootopia’

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With far too many movies these days, the trailers showcase the films' best moments. After you're enticed into the theater, though, the movie usually cannot live up to the hype. Not so with Walt Disney Animation Studios' 55th animated feature, "Zootopia." If you've seen the hilarious "Zootopia" trailer that features Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and the slow-moving sloth employee at the DMV, you've seen just a slice of the comedy in store for you.
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Animal kingdom in Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ needed fresh perspective, filmmakers say

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It’s no industry secret that Hollywood films undergo test-audience trials during production to see what works and what doesn’t. With Disney’s latest animated feature film, a mid-production analysis really seems to have helped elevate the film creatively and help it better grapple with some serious topics. Disney’s newest animated movie, “Zootopia,” wasn’t always going to … Continue reading "Animal kingdom in Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ needed fresh perspective, filmmakers say"
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“Countdown to Zootopia,” at the El Capitan Theatre

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For seven days, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is having a special movie series called “Countdown to Zootopia.” Building up to the general release of “Zootopia” on March 4th, each night will feature a different movie from Disney’s Second Renaissance/Revival period complete with giveaways, raffles, and appearances by special guests from the films’ cast … Continue reading "“Countdown to Zootopia,” at the El Capitan Theatre"
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Disneyland Resort – 2/12/16

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Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, February 12, 2016. Annual Passholder Days continued this week with the theme: “Live the Adventure.” The opera house feature today was Disneyland 61 / Olympic Elk. Some Valentine’s Day decorations are back in Town Square this week. The … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort – 2/12/16"
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“Zootopia” Press Day, Part 3

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A new exhibit on the research that went into Disney's upcoming animated film "Zootopia" will soon be available at Rafiki's Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom. In order to create the rich and engaging modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia and its wide variety of animal inhabitants, the filmmakers spent 18 months studying animals and their habitats. Their very first stop was Disney's Animal Kingdom in March 2014, where they worked closely with the park's team of animal care professionals. You can also now catch a special sneak preview of scenes from "Zootopia" as part of the One Man's Dream attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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“Zootopia” Press Day, Part 1

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Earlier this year, Walt Disney Animation Studios gave us a sneak peek at some of the work they’ve been doing on their 55th animated feature, “Zootopia.” [All photos and video provided by Disney] “Zootopia” tells the story of Judy (Ginnifer Goodwin) Hopps–a bunny from out-of-town, whose dream is to come to the big city of … Continue reading "“Zootopia” Press Day, Part 1"
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