Marvel Studios Announce: Phase 3 of Marvel Cinematic Universe

This morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts. Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man”), Chris Evans (“Captain America”) and Chadwick Boseman (newly announced “Black Panther”) all made special appearances.

The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.

The announced films are as follows:

·       5/1/15 –  AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

·       7/17/15 – ANT-MAN 

·       5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

·       11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE 

·       5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)

·       7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK

·       11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER

·       5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I

·       7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL

·       11/2/18 – INHUMANS

·       5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II

Ten films have already been released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 2008’s IRON MAN. All 10 films opened at #1 domestically and have collectively grossed over $7.1 billion globally.

Two of these films, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and IRON MAN 3, set records as the #1 and #2 domestic openings of all time with $207.4 million and $174.1 million respectively. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS went on to become the third biggest film of all time worldwide, while Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 ranks as the sixth biggest film ever. They are the two highest grossing Super Hero films of all time.

Earlier this year, Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which broke the April opening domestic record with $95 million, earned $714 million worldwide and is the #5 film of 2014. Most recently, Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY crossed $757 million globally after opening with a domestic August record of $94.3 million and setting an October debut record in China, where it has now grossed nearly $90 million. It’s the #1 film of the year domestically and the #3 film worldwide.

Which film are you most looking forward to?

Images provided by Marvel Studios.

Halloween Dress Up With Disney Store - Part 2

With Halloween right around the corner we've shown you all kinds of Dress up Disney costumes ideas for a Disney princess and Pixie Hollow Fairies with our Halloween Dress Up with Disney Store - Part 1. Now it's time to discover even more dress up options from The Avengers, Toy Story, Peter Pan and Captain Hook, and Lightning McQueen from Cars... Ka-Chow!

THE AVENGERS DELUXE IRON MAN COSTUME
Costume - $49.50

Become a real life Avenger dressed as Tony Stark's superhero creation. With attention to detail even Stark would be proud of, this padded Iron Man Costume includes mask, gloves and boot covers, and has a metallic finish just like the real suit!

THE AVENGERS CAPTAIN AMERICA DELUXE COSTUME
Costume - $49.50

Heroically detailed, this Deluxe Captain America Costume, directly inspired by the hit movie The Avengers, features 6 pieces, including a muscled bodysuit, gloves, shoe covers, and, of course, the mask to keep your hero's identity a secret.

THE AVENGERS DELUXE THOR COSTUME
Costume - $49.50

From Valhalla direct-to-you comes this striking Deluxe Thor Costume, inspired by the hit movie The Avengers. Our highly detailed 5-piece costume includes heroic muscled bodysuit, cape, pants, gauntlets, and shoe covers.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN DELUXE COSTUME
Costume - $49.50

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man just might be you! Spidey's detailed six-piece costume includes muscled bodysuit, gloves, shoe covers and full-head mask with eye screens to provide the ultimate secret identity for wall-crawling role play adventures.

PETER PAN COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $39.50
Accessory Set 5pc.

The spirit of youth soars with our Peter Pan Costume Collection. He'll never grow up wearing our deluxe outfit, complemented by a 5-piece accessory kit for high-flying Never Land adventures.

CAPTAIN HOOK COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $39.50
Hat - $14.50
Accessory Set 2pc. - $12.50

There isn't a boy who won't enjoy dressing like Captain Hook, Never Land's most famous crook! His costume collection includes a fine plumed hat and accessory kit with hook and sword for thrilling pirate play.

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $44.50
Light-up Helmet - $14.50

Your space ranger will blast off to infinity and beyond wearing this Buzz Lightyear Costume, featuring all of the necessary galactic essentials to defeat Emperor Zurg in no time!

WOODY COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $44.50
Accessory Set 2 pc. - $12.50

He'll have a posse of admirers when dressed up in his Woody Costume Collection for Boys. Every day will be a wild west adventure in Woody's distinctive yellow shirt, cowhide jacket, bandana, denim pants, plus Accessory Set, with hat, belt and holster. 

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN COSTUME COLLECTIONCostume - $44.50
Racing Crew Headset - $12.50

There's plenty to light up about when your little racer wears our Lightning McQueen Costume. Flashing lights on Mater and McQueen add a fun feature to our Lightning McQueen racing suit. Your Piston Cup Champion will always be on the winning team!

Be sure to read about Disney Trick or Treat bags available at Disney Store and at DisneyStore online.

The Avengers Discount Code for your Family Heroes at El Capitan Theatre

Want to take your Mom to see The Avengers this weekend for Mother's Day?

Or maybe you've been planning to take your Dad on Father's Day weekend?

Here's a special Family Heroes coupon valid on 
Mother’s Day May 13 
AND 
Father’s Day June 17 
at the El Capitan in Hollywood, CA for “THE AVENGERS.” 
  When you print out and bring the coupon (below) to the box office on those 2 days ONLY, General Admission is $12 (a $4 savings). 

With the movie — and only at the El Capitan Theatre -- guests can also take a look into the collection of Stan Lee, legendary writer of Marvel Comics. This exclusive display includes rare comic books, including “Tales of Astonish” -- the very first appearance of Iron Man, original helmets of Thor and Loki from the film production of “Thor,” a statue of the Iron Man suit from “Iron Man 2,” mini busts of Marvel characters from Bowen Designs, and an array of action figures Lee has acquired throughout his storied career. Guests can also take their picture with the Tony Stark wax figure from Madame Tussauds Hollywood.