Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More In celebration of the upcoming release on May 20th of Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” the next installment in the hugely popular film franchise, directed by Rob Marshall, Walt Disney Studios announced today special “Pirates Day” fan events, fun-filled celebrations of …
Read More »‘Thor’ Unleashes A Thunderstorm at Box Office
Marvel’s ‘Thor’ blew away the box office, doubling the receipts of its nearest competitor, ‘Fast Five.’ ‘Thor’ launched a new franchise, bringing in $66 million. ‘Fast Five’ held onto second place in its sophomore weekend, with a weekend take of $32.5 million. The Top-12 grossing motion pictures for the weekend, …
Read More »Burger King Brings ‘Thor’ Down to Earth
Burger King has joined forces with Marvel Entertainment to kick off its mighty sponsorship of the comic book-inspired film “Thor,” which hits theaters across the U.S. on May 6. As part of the promotion, fans of the comic can be part of the warrior action with exclusive access to new …
Read More »Marvel and Disney Launch Disney*Muppets Presents Giant-Size Comic
Marvel and Disney Publishing will debut Disney*Muppets Presents: Meet The Muppets, a giant-sized comic featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzy, Gonzo and the Muppet gang. Hitting stores in July 2011, this 96 page comic features stories from acclaimed writer/artist Roger Langridge (Thor: The Mighty Avenger). (All ages, $5.99) In Disney*Muppets Presents: …
Read More »Disney•Pixar Adds Depth to Cars 2: The Video Game
Disney Interactive Studios announced that Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game will feature full 3D support exclusively for the PlayStation 3. From the start, players will be immersed in a 3D experience as Cars 2: The Video Game detects a connection to a 3D TV and automatically adjusts settings. Cars 2 fans will …
Read More »Battle: Los Angeles Wins Box Office
Sony’s Battle: Los Angeles topped the weekend box office with a strong $36 million opening, but Warner Bros.’ Red Riding Hood and Disney’s Mars Needs Mom weren’t so lucky. Mars Needs Moms and Red Riding Hood failed to meet expectations, limping into their first weekend. The Top-12 grossing motion pictures for the …
Read More »Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Arrive On DVD
When the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero can save the world… the Avengers assemble! Featuring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Hulk, fans can now own the first 13 episodes of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! in two must-have, collectible DVD volumes, available April 26 from (Walt Disney Studios …
Read More »Disney•Pixar’s “Hawaiian Vacation” Takes “Toy Story” Characters on Brand-New Adventure
In celebration of their recent Oscar win for Best Animated Feature, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the “Toy Story 3” gang head to the big screen again this summer in “Hawaiian Vacation,” a 3D animated short directed by seven-time Academy Award-winner Gary Rydstrom. “Hawaiian Vacation” will appear exclusively with …
Read More »Marvel and Disney Publishing Worldwide to Launch DISNEY*PIXAR PRESENTS Magazines
Marvel and Disney Publishing will debut DISNEY*PIXAR PRESENTS, a new monthly magazine featuring some of the most popular characters from the acclaimed Disney/Pixar films. Intended for readers of all ages and priced at $5.99, the first issue will hit stores in May 2011. Each issue of the magazine contains 96 full color pages of …
Read More »Cars 2: The Video Game Revving Up for Release
Disney Interactive Studios announced that Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game is coming to major platforms this summer. Unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, Cars 2: The Video Game will allow players to jump into the Cars universe with a brand new international spy theme. …
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