'Oz The Great and Powerful' leads box office and sequel in the works

Disney's "Oz The Great and Powerful" led the movie box office in its opening week and and there is already talk of a sequel.

Oz brought in $80.2 million in the U.S., beating out "Jack The Giant Slayer" and "Identity Thief." Worldwide Oz brought in $150 million, according to boxoffice.com.

In the meantime, Mila Kunis, who plays Theodora in the film said there was a sequel in the pipeline, according to NDTV.

"We're all signed on for sequels," Kunis said. Scriptwriter Mitchell Kapner will write the next installment according to the website.

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Smile of The Day: P is for Peepers

Not exactly sure what P stands for? Well, at Toy Story Mania in Hollywood Studios in Disney World, the letter stands for peepers. That's right a set of eyes.

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Smile of The Day: View-master Peter Pan

There are many things you can find at Disneyland and Disney World when standing in line waiting for the rides.

If you look closely, sometimes you can find some fun things to grab a quick shot. Here's one in Hollywood Studios at Toy Story Mania ride. Remember the old View-masters. These are the old special-format stereoscopes where the images would look rich and almost 3-D. Here's an image from a large View-Master reel that was blown up for the queue area.

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Next Disney Limited Time Magic is all about the 'Ears'

The next Limited Time Magic announced at Disneyland and Disney World is more of a limited time sale than an experience.

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The parks are offering miniature MousekeEars featuring pop color or Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck Goofy and Pluto, according to the Disney Parks Blog. The hats, which normally sell for $12.95 each are going to be two for $15 in March while supplies last.

Disney instituted the "Limited Time Magic" program this year in an effort to offer guests unexpected experiences "big and small that appear, then disappear as the next special surprise debuts."

Here's a look a other Limited Time Magic experiences:

• Disney announces special 'Limited Time Magic' weeks for 2013
• Disney Limited Time Magic for Presidents Day
• Dapper Dans Limited Time Magic Week
• Disney World Limited Time Magic in Canada
• Lunar New Year Limited Time Magic 
• New Orleans Bash Limited Time Magic coming to Disneyland
• True Love Week Limited Time Magic
• Golden Horseshoe Revue Limited Time Magic at Disneyland
• Long Lost Friends Limited Time Magic

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You can now Fan Wrap your car in Star Wars images

From StarWars.com

You've always been able to show off your inner Star Wars love with clothes and accessories now there's a way to pimp out your ride.

Fan Wraps has introduced a user-installed vehicle graphics, according to the official Star Wars site.

Whether Storm Trooper, Chewbacca, Yoda, Boba Fett or others, the options will soon increase. The artwork, according to the Star War site is from the Lucasfilm archives.

"Cory and I wanted to take the two things we are most passionate about and create a business," said NickMurray, who co-founded the business with Cory Pacione. "It's a lifelong dream to work with Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise," he said on the Star Wars site.

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Marvel releases new 'Iron Man 3' movie trailer

Marvel has released the second full trailer of "Iron Man 3" trailer.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel.com: When Tony Stark finds his world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

The movie is released on May 3.

What do you think?

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Disney releases photo of Shanghai Disney Resort model

The first image of the Shanghai Disney Resort model was unveiled Wednesday.

A Disney image of the Shanghai Disney Resort model.

When the resort opens at the end of 2015, Shanghai Disney will include Shanghai Disneyland, two themed hotels, a 495,000 square foot area retail, dining and entertainment venue, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs, according to a Disney news release.

The image shows a part of the 11-acre green space at the center of the park and gives a closer look at the Enchanted Storybook Castle, which will be the central attraction of the theme park.

“With Shanghai Disneyland, we’re creating a one-of-a-kind destination that is authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company.

“Shanghai Disney Resort will bring a classic Disney Parks experience to mainland China and will immerse Chinese guests in a whole new world of creativity, imagination and adventure that only Disney can deliver," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

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