Author: chipandco.com

Categories
Disney Movies Disney News Disney+ Other

First Look at the Script for Percy Jackson Coming to Disney+

First Look at the Script for Percy Jackson Coming to Disney+. After the launch of Disney+, and the welcome reception for original content on the streaming platform, it didn’t take fans of the Percy Jackson novels to plead their case to Disney about creating a live-action series for the new streaming platform. Well “demigods,” you asked and Disney answered.

Author Rick Riordan has been in talks with Disney since December 2019 and it seems the two have come to an agreement: Disney+ will be the home of a new live-action adaption of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series!

Riordan shared the news via Twitter, sharing: “Hey Percy Jackson fans, for the past decade, you’ve worked hard to champion a faithful on-screen adaptation of Percy Jackson’s world,” Riordan wrote in a note to fans on Twitter. “Some of you have even suggested it would be a good series for Disney+. We couldn’t agree more!”

Rick Riordan also shared a first look at the script via Twitter along with the caption, “Hope you guys have a great weekend! I know I will. I have some work to do.”

Rick also shared previously, “We can’t say much more at this stage but we are very excited about the idea of a live-action series of the highest quality, following the storyline of the original Percy Jackson five-book series, starting with The Lightning Thief in season one. Rest assured that Becky & I will be involved in person in every aspect of the show. There will be much more news in the future, but for now we have a lot go work to do! Buckle up, demigods. It’s going to be a fantastic, exciting ride!”

At the time of writing there have been no formal casting decisions and the only names tied to the project are currently Becky and Rick Riordan. It is currently unknown when the series will begin filming or when it will premiere on Disney+, but we are excited none-the-less!

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox

Source: EW

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Chip and Company Syndicated Content

Categories
Disney News Other Pixar

Learn all about Disney at USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program

USC school of cinematic arts

The USC School of Cinematic Arts is offering a special Disney related class for summer 2020. If you’re looking to learn more about Disney and the film industry, then this college course might interest you!

The instructor of the course is J.D. Connor, an Associate Professor in the Division of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California. Being a Disney fan himself, J.D. Conner created a video to provide an overview of his course. You can watch his description of the course below.

The class is titled “Disney After Walt.” It will cover the complete history of the Walt Disney Company following Walt Disney’s passing away in 1966. The course description continues saying:

“The class will cover all aspects of the company from the initial construction of Epcot Center through today and the full global expansion of the parks, broadcast cable & streaming, various divisions such as Miramax, Pixar, Marvel etc. No stone will be left unturned in this class. It will be an amazing and unique opportunity to get an in-depth look at the Studio.”

The summer program is an amazing opportunity to learn more about both the Walt Disney Company and the entertainment industry.

Source: USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA)

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Chip and Company Syndicated Content

Categories
Disney Movies Disney News Other

Disney Is Bringing ‘Hercules’, ‘The Princess Bride’, ‘The Jungle Book’ and More to Broadway!

Disney Is Bringing ‘Hercules‘, ‘The Princess Bride‘, The Jungle Book and More to Broadway! In a letter addressed to the staff at Disney Theatrical Productions, DTP President Thomas Schumacher, shared new that Disney has decided ‘Frozen‘ will not return to Broadway after theaters reopen this year, and outlined the future of Disney on Broadway and shared exciting news about productions currently in the works for the theater group.

The letter addressed how it is believed Frozen would not bring in the audiences needed to recoup losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has subsequently been cancelled. Having performed the “weakest” out of the three shows featured on Broadway in 2020, it seems natural the company would chose to close Frozen in favor of a new title that is more in demand by future audiences. “This difficult decision was made for several reasons but primarily because we believe that three Disney productions will be one too many titles to run successfully in Broadway’s new landscape,” shares Schumacher in the letter.

The letter also outlined that the company remains committed to “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” on Broadway, to “The Lion King” and “Mary Poppins” in London’s West End, and to touring productions of “The Lion King” and “Frozen” in North America and “The Lion King” in Britain. Schumacher shared a bit of insight into future shows and shared several new adaptions are currently in the works for the company including: The Jungle Book, The Princess Bride, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Hercules.

Disney Legend and famed composer Alan Menken has been hard at work with adapting Hercules for Broadway, but this is the first we have heard of The Jungle Book, The Princess Bride, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks being adapted for the stage! Disney Theatrical Productions is also working on overseas projects such as a revamping of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aida.

Though we are sorry to hear DTP “Let it Go” sooner than expected, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for Disney on Broadway, and will still be able to enjoy Frozen during the North America tour later this year. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit: Disney/Fox

Source: Playbill

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Chip and Company Syndicated Content

Categories
Disney Merch Disney Movies Disney Parks

New Nightmare Before Christmas Game From Funkoverse

It looks like the Haunted Mansion game isn’t the only Disney game we can look forward to from Funko! There is also a new Nightmare Before Christmas Game from Funkoverse coming soon too! This spooky new game a Funkoverse Strategy Game, that even comes with POP! inspired figures.

Nightmare Before Christmas Game

Nightmare Before Christmas Game

While we don’t know much about this game, we do know it is for 2-4 players, and will come with four POP figure game pieces. Generally in a Funkoverse Strategy Game, you go head-to-head with your favorite characters in exciting game scenarios. Different character abilities gain points as you work towards your victory. The exact setting for this game isn’t known yet, but this is about how the Harry Potter, DC, and Rick and Morty games have played. The games also usually consist of four-character sets that are exclusive Funko Pop! Figures you won’t find available anywhere else. Previously we have seen the games have a double-sided board, tokens, cards, dice, etc.

We are frightful with suspense wondering what the details and release date of this game will be!

What do you think of this spooky new Nightmare Before Christmas Game coming soon from Funkoverse?

Source: Disney Parks Blog

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Chip and Company Syndicated Content

Categories
Disney Food Disney Recipes

Make Your Favorite Disney Halloween Recipes From Your Home Now

During these times, Disney has been helping all of us by spreading a little magic to our homes. Now, with their Halfway 2 Halloween celebration, fans can enjoy the spooky season a little early.

Disney ‘s Halloween season is six months away, however, they’re bringing some of that spooky fun to homes around the world. Thanks to their #DisneyMagicMoments program, Disney is sharing some recipes of their most favored seasonal eats. Your whole kitchen will smell like fall and get you in the Halloween spirit. Not to worry, there’s plenty of pumpkin on this list of recipes. Recipes will be linked with each item.

For breakfast, start your day with these delicious Pumpkin Pancakes. Top with butter and syrup, or we like to top ours with whipped cream, and you can’t go wrong.

Make Your Favorite Disney Halloween Recipes From Your Home Now

For lunch or dinner, you have to try this hearty Pumpkin Soup. This dish isn’t just tasty, it’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly!

Now, it’s time for our favorite kind of treats, the sweet ones!

First, try these flaky and golden Pumpkin Twists. These are the perfect snack with a hint of pumpkin and sweetness.

This next treat reminds us of pumpkin pie during the fall! These Pumpkin Bars are perfectly bite-sized, but pack a lot of yummy flavor.

Last on this pumpkin tour, is the delectably delightful Pumpkin Creme Brulee. This dessert is sure to brings smiles and the spirit of the Halloween to your homes.

Let’s not forget the master of all Halloween ceremonies himself, Jack Skellington! The Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Cookies add a touch of whimsy and spooky to your kitchen. The whole family can have fun baking these cute and festive cookies!

We hope you can try some of these recipes can help get you in the spirit of #Halfway2Halloween! If you do create any of these eats, be sure to show us by tagging @ChipandCo on Instagram!

Source: Disney Parks

From our friends at chipandco.com
Filed Under: Chip and Company Syndicated Content