Spider-Man has Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in a web that legal experts say could put the rival resorts at risk of antitrust complaints. The issue stems from the Walt Disney Co.’s recently completed, $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment, the comic-book company that has for years licensed its
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Playhouse Disney sails with Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Disney TV Animation has begun production on 26 episodes of CG animated series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” for air on Playhouse Disney. With the goal of emphasizing problem-solving and teamwork to its young aud, “Jake” will take the title character and his kid pirate fans to Never Land,
Disney shuts doors on Miramax
The Walt Disney Company, which bought Miramax from the Weinstein brothers in 2005, has closed down the studio after 30 years in business. It was the independent, art-house studio that became a major industry player in the 1990s, courtesy of such Oscar-winning hits as Pulp Fiction and The English Patient.
Disney taps new executive to lead Animal Kingdom
For the second time in less than a year, Walt Disney World is shuffling top executives at Disneys Animal Kingdom. Disney has appointed Michael Colglazier to the post of vice president in charge of Animal Kingdom. Colglazier was previously vice president of business development and has also held positions within
Disney/Marvel inks deal with Turk Telekom
Walt Disney-owned Marvel on Monday unveiled a licensing deal with Turkish telecom giant Turk Telekom that will lead to such offers as animated shorts, an animated TV series for mobile phones and the Internet, casual games online and for the PC, mobile applications, merchandise and a customized kids Web site.
First image from Pixar’s Cars 2 revealed?
The movie Cars 2 is slated for release in Summer 2011, and that means that Hollywood CGI types are busy sketching, rendering and compositing. Production artwork (seen above) found in Disney’s annual report, has Lightning McQueen running in Japan ahead of what we’d imagine is a Formula 1 car. The
Disney Saratoga Springs New Pool & Restaurant
Some good news for those Disney Vacation Club Saratoga Springs Owners..It’s gonna be a big upgrade: WDW Daily News is reporting that the Saratoga Springs will be getting a new pool in the next year: Work is scheduled to begin this spring on a new feature pool in the Paddock
Disney could go after you for posting vacation videos online
Hmm this article makes you wonder when you are posting your vacation videos from Disney on your You Tube or even U Stream if Disney could sue you for intellectual property rights. Lots of people use YouTube and other video sharing sites to upload videos taken on their vacations. But
Adventures by Disney Introduces an Exciting Lineup of Value Itineraries
Adventures by Disney Introduces an Exciting Lineup of Value Itineraries Featuring Exclusive Access and More ‘On Your Own Time’ for Travelers Adventures by Disney, named the World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator by the 2009 World Travel Awards, adds a new line of itineraries to its award-winning list of family vacations
Disney XD to premiere Kick Buttowski
Disney XD will premiere a new original 2-D animated series “Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil,” a comedy about an extraordinary kid named Kick who is determined to become the world’s greatest daredevil, on Saturday 2/13 (8:30 a.m. ET/PT). Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series premiere will air between two
Aulani! Disney’s New Destination Resort in Hawaii – with Bonus video
I almost forgot about Disney’s new vacation club resort, here is the newest article from Disney Park Blog along with a bonus video below: As you know, construction is well underway here on the Leeward Coast of Oahu on Disney’s new family destination resort. For months, that’s what they called
Hong Kong Disneyland lifts lid on financial losses
HK Disneyland loses $169 million in 2009 Disney’s troubled Hong Kong Disneyland theme park made a net loss of HK$1.315 billion ($169.4 million last year while attracting 4.6 million visitors, in its first major admission of its financial performance since its opening in 2005. Since opening to great fanfare, Disney’s
Marvel To Trade 1 Comic For Every 50 Destroyed DC Comics
Marvel Comics is offering retailers a rare issue of its new mega-event Siege. The catch? Store owners have to send Marvel 50 torn-up DC Comics titles. In a move seemingly out of Norman Osborne’s playbook, Marvel is offering comic book stores a special Deadpool variant cover of Siege #3. All
Disney Doorway to Dreams Grand Opening, Long Island
Disney’s Doorway to Dreams is your magical gateway to discover the world of Disney Vacation Club — Disney’s vacation ownership program. Discover a unique way to vacation — the Disney way! Knowledgeable Disney Cast Members will show you how affordable it can be to vacation at Disney destinations, as well
