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The brand new trailer and poster for Disney’s upcoming animated film Raya and the Last Dragon have just premiered!

The new movie features Star Wars‘ Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of Raya, a lone warrior whose mission is to track down the legendary last dragon in a bid to save Kumandra and unite its lands.

Here’s a synopsis: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity.

Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.

Raya and the Last Dragon also features the voice of Awkwafina as the last dragon Sisu. The film will premiere in theaters on March 12, 2021!

A new trailer for Disney/Pixar’s upcoming movie Soul has been unveiled!

The new movie stars Jamie Foxx in the lead role of Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher with a serious passion for jazz music.

In Soul, Joe is on the brink of getting his big break playing for a jazz quartet. But he finds himself on an unexpected detour from the streets of New York City to The Great Before, tasked with helping new soul 22 (Tina Fey) find her spark to earn her way to Earth.

Jamie recently opened up about how he related to his character.

“Like Joe, I hear music in everything,” he said. “When you’re a jazz artist, man, you talk a little different: ‘Hey, cat!’ I got a chance to go to a few jazz fests and meet Herbie Hancock, Chick Correa—hang out with those guys. They have a way of talking, a way of dressing—everything funnels toward their music, toward the jazz.”

Be sure to tune in to Soul when it premieres on it’s new release date, Christmas Day (December 25), on Disney+!

Disney is reportedly working on a Space Mountain movie!

The film is in early development and the script will be written by Joby Harold, who is writing and producing the upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, THR reports.

Joby and his wife Tory Tunnell will also produce the film, alongside Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who also produced the live action Aladdin.

Space Mountain debuted at Walt Disney World in 1975 in Orlando, Fla., then at Anaheim’s Disneyland in 1977. Versions of the ride can also be found at each Disney park across the globe, except for Shanghai Disneyland.

Here’s an overview of the ride: Navigate through a vast futuristic space station as you make your way to Mission Control. Board a sleek flight vehicle and prepare yourself for a high-flying adventure to the furthest reaches of space. Ascend slowly through a swirling solar field as your rocket powers up. Plunge through a spectacular spiral nebula and then, when the countdown ends—hang on tight!

As you hurtle forward into infinite darkness, your rocket darts and twists in the void, speeding faster and faster. Feel the g-force as you careen into the unknown! Immersive sound effects and evocative music add to the intense sensory experience. Brave the most epic journey of your Earthbound life and accept your mission—to conquer Space Mountain.

Space Mountain isn’t the first Disney attraction to be turned into a movie. The Pirates of the Caribbean films are actually based off of the ride at Disneyland, and Disney Parks’ Tomorrowland also inspired the 2015 movie starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson.

The Haunted Mansion, The Country Bears, Tower of Terror, Dinosaur and Mission to Mars are all also based on Disney park attractions.

In case you missed it, this Disneyland attraction is getting an overhaul to be about a different Disney film!

The latest Disney and Pixar film Soul is heading to Disney+!

It was just announced that the movie will premiere on the streaming service on Christmas Day (December 25).

“We are thrilled to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving Soul with audiences direct to Disney+ in December,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said in a statement. “A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and this truly heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season.”

VIDEO: Watch the trailer for Soul right here!

Soul follows Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth.

Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.

Soul is the latest Disney film to move to Disney+, following the release of Mulan in September. For the international markets where Disney+ is not yet available, the movie will premiere in theaters, with a date yet to be announced.

Pixar Studios have just won a 2020 Emmmy Award!

The studio behind some of your favorite films Toy Story, Cars, Inside Out, The Incredibles and so many more just picked up it’s very first Emmy Award for Best Short Form Animated Program for the animated short series Forky Asks A Question.

The winning episode of the series is episode five, “What Is Love.”

Creator Bob Peterson and producer Mark Nielsen pre-recorded thank you speeches for the occasion.

“Bob and I partnered with a crew of Pixar’s best and brightest,” Mark said, via Deadline. “So we share this with everyone at Team Forky Shorts, along with everyone at Disney+.”

In Bob‘s speech, he paid tribute to Tony Hale, who voices the character, as well as other stars of the episode, Carol Burnett, Mel Brooks, Betty White, and the late Carl Reiner.

This Emmy win for Forky Asks A Question brings Disney+ to a total of six wins so far at the 2020 Emmy Awards. The Mandalorian has also picked up a handful of awards, the first for the almost one year old streaming platform.

Izabela Rose and Siena Agudong have picked their favorite Disney songs!

The Upside-Down Magic stars curated their very own “My Disney Favorites” playlist featuring songs from Disney Channel movies, Disney stars and more.

The playlist is complete with intros and commentary/fun anecdotes from Izabela and Siena about their music selections. Check it out right here!

In addition to the new playlist, there will also be a special encore viewing event of Upside-Down Magic THIS Monday (September 7). During the event, the cast of the movie – Izabela, Siena, Alison Fernandez, Elie Samouhi and Max Torina – will get crafty with fans with cool videos and interstitials, including a how-to on making Dritten (dragon-kitten) ears and more.

JJJ has an exclusive sneak peek at the cast making the Dritten ears. Check it out right here!

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The official first look at Raya and the Last Dragon is here!

Walt Disney Animation Studios shared the image of the title character, warrior Raya, and her trusty steed Tuk Tuk on Thursday (August 27).

It was also revealed that Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran will star as the voice of Raya, and Awkwafina will voice the dragon, Sisu.

Here’s a synopsis: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity.

Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well.

Raya and the Last Dragon will hit theaters in the US on March 12, 2021.