When the Walt Disney Company, which owns ESPN, bought Marvel Entertainment last year, our reaction was quick: “Sweet!” Not because we thought we’d be invited to the opening of “Iron Man 2.” (Didn’t happen.) We just realized that now we could e-mail the guys who draw Spider-Man, The Hulk and
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Chip is the owner, editor, and writer of Chip and Company. When he is not writing about Disney News or Planning Tips, you will find him counting down the days to his next Disney Vacation.
Danny Elfman & Tim Burton 25th Anniversary Music Box
Anyone who has seen and heard their work knows that composer Danny Elfman and director Tim Burton possess ample stores of artistic conviction and quirky, off-kilter sensibility. The pair have enjoyed a long working relationship, but Disney fans know them primarily from their work together in The Nightmare Before Christmas,
Oakley to Debut 3D Eyewear With Special TRON: Legacy Film Edition
Oakley, Inc. today announced the upcoming debut of its innovative new 3D eyewear. A special edition will celebrate the release of TRON: Legacy, a much-anticipated Disney 3D film opening in U.S. theaters on December 17, 2010. The new “TRON” Limited Edition 3D Gascan® by Oakley will give movie audiences the superior
Disney Announces 2010 Most Wanted Holiday Toys
Long-term play value continues to be an important consideration for parents looking to maximize their holiday shopping budget while still delighting their kids with the coolest toys. For the top toys that kids will play with over and over again, parents and gift-givers need to look no further this holiday
How Disney brings America’s Halloween traditions to the world.
This interesting article comes to us from D23. In the same way Walt Disney Parks and Resorts introduced Main Street, U.S.A. to Asia and Europe, they’re now inspiring guests from all around the world to experience something else as American as apple pie — Halloween. From a dancing zombie chorus
Talking Mickey Mouse set to debut in Disney show
This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Registers Around Disney Blog. A high-tech, talking Mickey Mouse character will begin making regular appearances at Disney California Adventure as part of a new show. This is the first time that the upgraded Mickey character, which has a moving
Disney VoluntEARS Create New Look For Osceola Co. Non-Profit
The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County has a new look thanks to several Walt Disney World Cast Members who recently volunteered their creative services to help non-profit better position itself within the community. Kelly Glassburn, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Disney’s Photo Imaging; Gregg Menello, Sr. Art Director
TimeStream Software Releases Walt Disney World App for Android
TimeStream Software announces the release of its popular “Walt Disney World” Notescast for Android smartphones. Acclaimed as “…a must for your visit to Disney theme parks” and one of the “Top 5 apps for Walt Disney World”, TimeStream Software’s “Walt Disney World” Notescast app contains over 300 pages of in-depth
Marvel Invades the Tron Legacy Universe
There is no amount of words that can express AWESOME these pictures are!!!! In anticipation of Walt Disney Pictures’ 3D high-tech adventure, TRON: LEGACY, in theaters on Dec. 17, 2010 — Marvel Comics is proud to announce variant covers celebrating the film. Beginning in November, the Marvel Universe gets “TRON-ified”
Disney-Pixar Film Collection Now On Demand
To celebrate the upcoming home entertainment release of the #1 animated film of all time, Toy Story 3, Disney-Pixar is giving people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on demand for a limited time only. These timeless movies from the celebrated animation studio have never been
Disney Launches Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales Game for Wii
Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales exclusively for Wii(TM) is now available in North American retail stores. A follow up to last year’s hit, Toy Story Mania! also on Wii, Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales is part of the Mania! line of games, featuring fast-paced,
Disney Named Top Cruise Line by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Disney Cruise Line has been recognized as the No. 1 cruise experience at the Annual Readers’ Choice Awards for Condé Nast Traveler magazine in New York City. Known as the leader in family cruising, Disney Cruise Line took the top honors in the Mega-Ship category, which is part of the
Ocean Spray and Walt Disney Form New Partnership
Ocean Spray announced today a partnership with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that will bring the Ocean Spray cranberry to a number of retail points at Disney parks, including a new presence at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., and Disney Cruise Line. Disney will
Old Spice Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Nov. 25-26 and Nov. 28
The fifth annual Old Spice Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will feature eight college basketball teams in 12 games over three days, Nov. 25-26 and Nov. 28, 2010. The field includes five schools that participated in NCAA Tournament “March Madness” this year – California, Notre Dame, Temple,
