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  Netflix wraps up rights for new Disney, Marvel, and Pixar films starting in 2016 (update)

  By Bryan Bishop on December 4, 2012 02:30 pm + 63 comments

  Redbox may be prepping its own streaming service, but it doesn't look Netflix will have much to Continue reading…

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  Disney's theme park robots learn to play catch, juggle, and react to their mistakes

  By Chris Welch on November 23, 2012 09:50 am + 14 comments

  In an attempt to spur direct interaction between its theme park guests and entertainment robots, Continue reading…

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  'Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' writer hired for new 'Star Wars' trilogy

  By T.C. Sottek on November 21, 2012 05:44 pm + 82 comments

  According to The Hollywood Reporter, writers Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg have agreed to write Continue reading…

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  Lucasfilm confirms 'Star Wars: Episode VII' will be written by 'Toy Story 3' scribe Michael Arndt

  By Scott Lowe on November 9, 2012 10:23 pm + 124 comments

  It seems Lucasfilm's forthcoming installment in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: Episode VII, has Continue reading…

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  The illusion of life: applying animation principles to mobile UI design

  By Aaron Souppouris on November 7, 2012 07:27 am + 21 comments

  In 1981, Disney animators introduced the world to the 12 basic principles of animation. For many, Continue reading…

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  Disney buys Lucasfilm, plans to release 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in 2015 (update)

  By Nathan Ingraham on October 30, 2012 04:04 pm + 772 comments

  Star Wars fans, you might want to sit down for this one — The Walt Disney Company just announced Continue reading…

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  Disney Research explores capacitive fingerprinting to create multi-user touchscreens

  By Justin Rubio on October 9, 2012 06:18 pm + 6 comments

  Disney Research is currently developing multi-user touchscreen technology that is able to identify Continue reading…

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  Disney researchers use 3D printing to create simple displays and sensors

  By Louis Goddard on October 6, 2012 07:01 am + 21 comments

  A group of engineers at Disney Research in Pittsburgh has demonstrated a range of new 3D printing Continue reading…

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  Google Fiber builds out channel lineup ahead of launch with ESPN, Disney, and more

  By Dante D'Orazio on September 12, 2012 12:51 pm + 13 comments

  Google Fiber is quite a deal at $120 per month for gigabit internet and HDTV service, but the o Continue reading…

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  Joss Whedon working on TV pilot for 'Avengers' offshoot 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'

  By Aaron Souppouris on August 29, 2012 05:30 am + 59 comments

  ABC has greenlighted a pilot for S.H.I.E.L.D., a new live-action series set in The Avengers Continue reading…