Movies and Entertainment

It is hard to believe that the beloved classic MARY POPPINS is celebrating its golden anniversary but next year marks the 50th year of the classic Disney cinematic gem. To commemorate the golden year, the film is being released onto Blu-ray for the first time in a special Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition release available today.

Disney fans have been touched by the story of the precocious nanny with a magical umbrella in many ways over the years; whether it was the original books, the original film, the Broadway musical, or even the upcoming SAVING MR. BANKS biopic, the legacy paved by author PL Travers is an extraordinary one that was indubitably brought to magical life in the way only Disney could have done.

In anticipation of this landmark anniversary, I expected that the release would be practically perfect in every way but it's really more of a BD upgrade than it is a new edition to be excited about.

"Planes" opened in August with many mixed reviews and many felt it should have been a direct to video release like most of Disney Toon Studios releases are. But this little studio as well as this film, soared above my expectations. While it is not a perfect film it can certainly hold its own and while learning more about the filmmaker s, you can tell while watching that this film about crop duster dreaming to become more, is exactly what the filmmakers dreamt about as well. And now PLANES is available on Blu-ray to bring home for the entire family to enjoy.

From now through January 5, the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood is THE place to get FROZEN. If you're anywhere near the area and you're planning to see Disney's animated feature film FROZEN then you should do yourself the favor of seeing it here.

We were invited to check out the offerings and for just a few bucks more than what you'll pay at your local cineplex (or even the same price depending on your movie going preferences) you get to see the film in crystal clear digital 3D with Dolby Atmos sound plus two special pre-shows before you see the movie.

Finally! A classic Disney musical that puts all the pieces together. Great story, likable characters, and wonderful songs that all work together to create one of the best animated Disney films in quite some time. FROZEN is a must-see Disney film.

Twenty new stills have recently been released by Disney for the upcoming SAVING MR. BANKS film. The new stills feature the immense talent on the cast including Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson plus an impressive supporting cast including Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, B.J. Novak, and Colin Farrell.

SAVING MR. BANKS lands in theaters in wide release on December 20, 2013.

Disney Interactive is releasing the largest amount of Characters and Power Discs since its debut in August. Joining the Disney Infinity family are characters from "Tangled," "Wreck-it-Ralph," and Disney upcoming movie "Frozen."

This launch also includes some girl power for Disney Infinity's Toy Box Mode, with Rapunzel, Vanellope, Anna, and Elsa, and each figure has special powers that are unique to them. Rapunzel is available starting today at Walmart.

Tuesday night the El Capitan Theatre got a bit chillier with the World Premiere of Disney FROZEN.

Walking the snowy White Carpet were several people the Cast & Crew including, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Jonathan Groff, Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck, Peter Del Vecho, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, and John Lasseter. Noticeably absent was the film's co-leading lady Idina Menzel but the characters of Anna and Elsa were also in attendance, greeting guests as they entered the white carpet.