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    Mike Celestino

    After growing up on Long Island, Mike has spent his adult life in Southern California. He’s been fascinated by theme parks since a very early age, and has contributed to Inside the Magic since April of 2015. His other interests include Star Wars, LEGO, and The Muppets.

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Rich Moore, director of Wreck-It Ralph 2, takes the stage alongside another presenter at a Disney event, standing before a giant Wreck-It Ralph movie poster and vibrant digital city backdrop. The presentation celebrates the creative spirit that brought fans memorable moments like the beloved Disney Princess scene, capturing the excitement and magic audiences associate with Disney’s storytelling.

INTERVIEW: “Wreck-It Ralph 2” directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston discuss Disney Princesses, in-jokes, and the fate of that unlucky bunny

Director Rich Moore has been contributing to American comedy animation for three full decades, starting as a writer on the late-80s revival of “Mighty Mouse”... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
Mike Celestino 19 comments on INTERVIEW: “Wreck-It Ralph 2” directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston discuss Disney Princesses, in-jokes, and the fate of that unlucky bunny
A friendly server brings milkshakes to cartoon favorites Bunny and Cat at a whimsical pink table inside a pastel bakery, creating a scene straight out of Sugar Rush from Ralph Breaks the Internet—perfect for fans who love immersive animated worlds.

VIDEO: Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” first full trailer debuts during “Good Morning America”

It’s been more than five years since we first saw Disney’s video game-inspired characters Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz unite on the big... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
Mike Celestino 1 comment on VIDEO: Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” first full trailer debuts during “Good Morning America”
Beloved cartoon characters sprint across a half-grayscale, half-vibrant backdrop, evoking the lively atmosphere of a Disney Television Animation parade and the creative showcase energy found at Gallery Nucleus events—capturing the whimsical thrill of entertainment experiences at top animation-themed attractions.

VIDEO: “An Art Tribute to Disney Television Animation” brings popular cartoon-inspired art to Gallery Nucleus

Since the 1980s, the Michael Eisner-created Disney Television Animation department of the House of Mouse has been churning out high-quality content chock-full of... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Television, Artwork
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Guests witness an epic handshake between two heroes inside a high-tech attraction, with panoramic windows revealing a city skyline and a dramatic explosion—an immersive moment straight out of a Marvel adventure, delivering the cinematic excitement of Thor: Ragnarok right to theme park fans.

REVIEW: Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok” hammers home a smashing Blu-ray release packed with Hulk-sized extras

Much like my feelings on the current “Star Wars” renaissance at Lucasfilm, I like to think that individual entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (under... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Entertainment, Movies & TV, Marvel, Movies
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Three whimsical, dazzling costumes inspired by Disney’s *A Wrinkle in Time* are showcased on a red carpet in front of golden wheat fields, capturing the fantastical spirit and Oprah-level grandeur that fans love from the film—perfect for fans exploring themed exhibits at a Disney park.

VIDEO: Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” cast, creative team unite for Oprah-riffic press conference in Los Angeles

Are you ready to tesser to a vibrant world of science-fiction fantasy? Disney’s new feature-length live-action adaptation of the classic 1962 novel “A... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies, Events
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