Pixar tentpole “Brave” has been given a release date of June 15, 2012, and there will be another “Monsters, Inc.,” scheduled for the 2012 holiday season, precisely Nov. 16. Those were two of the news items off a wide-ranging discussion and presentation Thursday by new Disney film chieftain Rich Ross.
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Disneyland Resort Goes Green for Earth Day!
Whether through encouraging cast members to carpool or using French fry oil to fuel steam trains, the Disneyland Resort gives careful consideration to the environment. Conservation and the protection of the environment have been priorities since the park opened in 1955. The commitment started with Walt Disney, who once said,
Hulu fears ABC iPad app could hurt its $9.95 subscription plans
Online streaming service Hulu is expected to introduce a $9.95-per-month subscription plan on May 24, but the company reportedly fears a free streaming application from ABC for the iPad could undermine its efforts. The Los Angeles Times this week reported that Hulu plans to introduce a new service, dubbed Hulu
Playhouse Disney is buzzing to new show “The Hive”
The Walt Disney Company today announced that it has acquired The Hive for global satellite broadcast on Playhouse Disney across 150 countries. The new CGI preschool animation series from UK based production company The Hive Enterprises Ltd and its distributor Bejuba! Entertainment Inc, is being produced by Lupus Films, Monumental
Disney names new studio marketing chief
Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) on Wednesday named MT Carney as president of marketing for the Walt Disney Studios, the latest appointment in a months-long revamp of the company’s film studio. Carney, co-founder of communications planning company Naked NY, fills a post left vacant by Jim Gallagher, who left last year
New Toy Story Disney Digital Book iPad App
Disney Publishing Worldwide recently announced two original “Toy Story” read-along apps for the iPad both combining Disney stories and unique activities with cutting edge technology. Each “Toy Story” read-along is an immersive multimedia experience – the books feature video from the feature films, karaoke and voice record features, the voices
Robert Downey Jr. as the Wizard in Disney’s Wizard of Oz
Several weeks ago we reported newly anointed Disney production president Sean Bailey had a meeting on a “Wizard of Oz” prequel about the wizard before he came to Oz. Now we’re hearing that those meetings went well, so well that the project is on a fast track of sorts. According to
Disney Vacation Connection Desktop Widget
Today, we’re sharing a sneak peek at the new Disney Vacation Connection desktop widget –- that’s it…right there with Pluto. When you open the red suitcase on your computer screen you’ll find valuable news, calendars and information about Disney theme parks, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation
‘Toy Story 3’ producer Pixar opens Vancouver studio
Buzz Lightyear, Nemo and The Incredibles are coming to Canada as the Disney-owned Pixar Animation announced Tuesday the launch of a Vancouver studio. While no financial details were released, Pixar Canada initial plan is to produce 20 to 25 minutes of short films annually to be distributed worldwide on the
Florida legislature passes waiver liability bill
As part of an effort by tourism outfits including Walt Disney World, a bill meant to reinstate parental waivers of liability against theme parks and other businesses offering potentially hazardous recreation unanimously passed the house on Tuesday morning. The bill (SB 2440) was also passed by the senate in late
Officially Licensed Marvel Comic ‘Iron Man’ LCD & LED HDTVs
RTC23 Inc. has just created the “Ultimate Comic Fan’s Television.” Roundtable Concepts Inc. is launching RTC23, their officially licensed Marvel Comic LCD and LED HDTVs. The cast of characters consists of Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Wolverine, Thor and others. Your favorite Marvel Super Hero is embellished on the
Disney Digital Books Offers Children Free Trial for Earth Day
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Disney Digital Books (DDB) is offering kids everywhere a 7-day free trial to four Earth Day themed books in addition to its robust online library of over 600 other classic Disney stories all available at the click of a mouse. The
Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Trailer Revealed
Capcom has confirmed they are working on a sequel to their popular fighting franchise Marvel vs. Capcom. Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds is slated for release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in spring 2011. A trailer for the game has been posted on the official PlayStation
Walt Disney Records Launches Its Biggest-Ever Giveaway of Free Music
Walt Disney Records Launches Its Biggest-Ever Giveaway of Free Music With ’50 Days of Disney Music’ Fifty days, fifty fabulous tunes, all free for the downloading: That’s the idea behind Walt Disney Records’ “50 Days of Disney Music.” Offering fans more free music than any program in the label’s history,
