This week Disney names a female director for the live-action version of Mulan and I could not be happier. Daisy Ridley sports a new hairstyle that brings out more theories on who Rey’s parents could be. Plus, Disney raised and lowered ticket prices at their theme parks but that was overshadowed by protests over Bob Iger and Donald Trump. That and much, much more. For the week of Feb 20, 2017 this is Episode 120 of the Disney Movie Review.

Check out these two articles to learn more about Mulan's director, Niki Caro

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disneys-live-action-mulan-finds-director-975869

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/15/14622646/mulan-niki-caro-female-director-disney

Here is more information about Force Friday 2

https://theslanted.com/2017/02/25964/disney-plans-star-wars-force-friday-ii-ahead-of-new-film/

What really got people's attention was Rey's new hairstyle

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/news/a20743/daisy-ridley-hair-star-wars/

Plus, Lucasfilm updated the character synopsis for Rey and Kylo Ren.

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/news/a821239/star-wars-rey-and-kylo-ren-mysterious-connection/

Disney raised and lowered ticket prices.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-quietly-raises-theme-park-154211956.html

Hear more of Luke Evans singing Gaston at 2:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntFrlZuHWhA

Go behind the scenes of Beauty and the Beast

http://ew.com/movies/2017/02/15/beauty-and-the-beast-behind-the-scenes-video/

James Earl Jones and Donald Glover have signed on for The Lion King remake

https://ohmy.disney.com/news/2017/02/17/breaking-james-earl-jones-and-donald-glover-join-the-cast-of-the-lion-king/

Angela Lansbury will play balloon lady in Mary Poppins sequel

http://www.playbill.com/article/angela-lansbury-confirmed-for-mary-poppins-sequel

Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about his song writing process.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA7BivctvDI

Thor Ragnarok and Black Panther concept art

http://www.newsarama.com/33167-black-panther-thor-ragnarok-concept-art-reveals-wakanda-planet-hulk.html#s10

Changes at Maker Studios

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/maker-studios-braces-more-layoffs-as-disney-plans-shrink-creator-network-976207

Here's more on PewDiePie

http://www.dailynews.com/business/20170215/disney-ends-deal-with-youtube-star-pewdiepie-over-anti-semitic-stunt

Father goes to Europe to create a Beauty and the Beast photoshoot for his daughter.

https://petapixel.com/2017/02/16/flew-europe-create-beauty-beast-photos-daughter/

The new Guardians ride in Disneyland opens in May

http://movieweb.com/guardians-galaxy-ride-disney-california-adventure-opening-date/

Muppets Treasure Island turns 21 this year.

https://d23.com/muppet-treasure-island-did-you-know/?share_token=3bd03c27cd

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This week Guardians of the Galaxy and Pirates of the Caribbean both got new trailers and some surprising results, Bob Iger says he would be open to staying as CEO even though Disney’s stock is falling, and we are pretty positive that theme park ticket prices will be going up soon so we get a jump on the conversation. That and much, much more. For the week of February 13, 2017, this is Episode 119 of The Disney Movie Review.

Sorry that we went a little long this week. 

Here is the Guardians trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaLNiC-bKHQ

Here is the Pirates trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3wJjLXjySg

Here's some more info on the social media impact of Guardians of the Galaxy and Pirates of the Caribbean.

http://deadline.com/2017/02/fate-of-the-furious-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-pirates-of-the-caribbean-transformers-last-knight-1201904671/

Check out the Infinity war teaser

https://youtu.be/sAOzrChqmd0

Bob Iger says he is open to staying. Does he have an answer to ESPN?

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/espn-struggles-wont-go-away-but-disney-ceo-thinks-he-has-the-answer-2017-02-08

Here's a breakdown of the Q1 numbers

https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/17/02/9021353/wall-street-analysts-respond-to-disneys-q1-earnings-repo

Pandora opens May 27

https://d23.com/mark-calendars-pandora-world-avatar-will-open-may-27-disneys-animal-kingdom/?share_token=219fccd311

When will we see the Disney tickey price increase?

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/02/09/how-high-will-disney-world-ticket-prices-go-this-month.html

Here's that video I did on the increase last year.

https://youtu.be/6b5Lfs0lZv8

Disney increasing stake in Euro Disney (Disneyland Paris)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2017/02/10/walt-disney-increases-stake-euro-disney/97740014/

Check out the new Pley boxes

https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/08/theres-now-a-disney-princess-toy-subscription-service/

Bob Iger has seen The Last Jedi

http://www.nme.com/news/film/disney-boss-bob-iger-views-early-cut-star-wars-last-jedi-1970603

Beauty and the Beast has makeup now.

http://www.glamour.com/story/loreal-beauty-and-the-beast-makeup-collection

Beauty and the Beast Cafe

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/a8691921/beauty-and-the-beast-tea-kensington-hotel/

Thor goes to Guardians territory

http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/02/06/thor-ragnarok-will-explore-marvel-cosmos-outside-of-the-nine-rea/

Guardians will have more female toys this time around

http://www.slashfilm.com/wheres-black-widow-gamora-toys/

Nickelodeon's new princess is biracial...not Disney, but I like it.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58989f0fe4b040613137fb36?utm_hp_ref=black-voices&ir=black%2bvoices&section=black-voices&

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This week Disney released the final trailer for Beauty and the Beast and a new version of the title song. Plus, A new study gave Disney an F on diversity in the director’s chair, and if that weren't enough, they also settled a $100 million lawsuit with some animators. It was a rough week for Disney and we'll try to find the bright spots. For the week of February 6, 2017, This is episode 118 of The Disney Movie Review.

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Beauty and the Beast trailer 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Nl_TCQXuw

People liked that SO much that previous sales are pacing The avengers

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-ticket-presales-rival-superhero-films-2017-02-02

Here is the full version of the Ariana Grande / John Legend version

https://youtu.be/vScUbKoE-qs

Disney is the worst performing of the “big seven” Hollywood studios when it comes to hiring black directors, according to a new report.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/02/disney-and-diversity-women-and-black-americans-not-making-directors-chair

Disney settled lawsuit for anti-poaching

http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-disney-lawsuit-settlement-20170201-story.html

Mark Hamill hates Prequel Bashing

http://www.vulture.com/2017/01/mark-hamill-star-wars-prequels-the-last-jedi.html

George Lucas was forced by Ed Buskirk to change the title of Return of the Jedi

http://www.worldnews.easybranches.com/content/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-was-nearly-very-different-73898

Here is the post I wrote for my business about UBER

http://www.kmfstrategies.com/public-relations-when-business-gets-political/

Here is more info on the new Pixar short Lou

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/02/01/sneak-peek-lou-pixar-short/97310424/

“Exclusive” photos of Guardians of the Galaxy

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/02/01/guardians-of-the-galaxy-sequel-sneak-peek-first-look-exclusive/97288076/

Mantis will be back in Avengers Infinity War

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/infinity-war-adds-mantis-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy-2/articleshow/56893051.cms

A dancing baby groot toy is coming to shelves near you soon.

http://ew.com/movies/2017/02/01/baby-groot-guardians-galaxy-toy/

Disney recalls 3000 Mickey Nightlights for Fire

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/02/disney-recalls-3000-mickey-mouse-nightlights-due-to-fire-hazard.html