Teresa Cora Luna isn’t going to Disneyland – not as a union official anyway. On October 6, Luna, formerly bookkeeper/office manager of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504, was sentenced in federal court to five months in prison for embezzling $67,416 in funds from the union. She
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Pixar Settles Luxo Jr Dispute
Two decades ago, Pixar’s John Lasseter created an animated short, called “Luxo Jr,” based on his Luxo desk lamp. The short went on to get an Oscar nomination and the lamp has become an iconic mascot for the studio. Then two months ago, Disney/Pixar decided to package a limited-edition “Luxo
Disney Sports Complex will soon be ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Walt Disney Co’s sports complex in central Florida will be renamed in February after its ESPN unit, in a move to strengthen the well-known sports brand’s ties with young athletes. The shift — plans for which were announced about a year ago — targets the 500,000 athletes and 1.5 million
The Darker Side of Mickey
Funny to hear them talk about our beloved Mouse like that.. Be sure to check out the Related Post section below for screen captures from the video game.
China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai
After a courtship of about 20 years, the Walt Disney Company has won approval from the central government of China to build a Disneyland-style theme park in Shanghai, Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said Tuesday. The agreement for a Shanghai Disneyland is a landmark deal that carries enormous cultural
Disney Most Wanted Holiday Toys List
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today released its “Most Wanted Holiday Toys List,” featuring its Disney Dozen Deals – toys that bring Disney`s rich storytelling heritage home for the holidays for less than $25, plus six standouts for the most discerning gift-givers. Already garnering top honors and awards from media and
8 Things Disney Parks Have Banned
Very funny list from Mental Floss on the 8 Things Disney Parks have Banned. Disney may be the Happiest Place on Earth, but don’t think that means you can just waltz in and do whatever you want. In fact, Mickey Mouse’s theme parks have banned quite a few things over
Disney Institute 2010 Open-Enrollment Schedule Now Available Online
The 2010 schedule for Disney Institute open enrollment programs is now available at www.disneyinstitute.com. Located under the Web site’s “Events” tab, the extended calendar offers increased flexibility for professionals who want to book training through the end of the coming year. Open-enrollment programs include three- and five-day programs available at
Enter the Phineas and Ferb Sweepstakes
Phineas and Ferb and Disney Society have teamed up to help celebrate the recent release of the Phineas and Ferb Soundtrack! The cool think about this, is that Walt Disney Records is giving away a custom hand illustrated Fender Stratocaster (Squire). It is hand illustrated by the Phineas and Ferb
Pixar Shorts just in time for the holidays – On ABC Family
For the first time on television, ABC Family will air a two-hour presentation of Walt Disney Pictures Presents – Pixar Short Films, featuring twenty animated Pixar shorts, as part of the networks annual 25 Days of Christmas programming event from December 1st through the 25th. Some of the Pixar shorts
New Adventures by Disney Offer Gives Families More Vacation Time Together
Adventures by Disney announced an exciting new offer designed to help parents and children spend more quality time with each other through family vacations. Consumers purchasing select Adventures by Disney vacations between October 26, 2009 and January 15, 2010 will receive a free three-night Disney Cruise to the Bahamas http://www.AdventuresbyDisney.com/freecruise
Pixar’s “Toy Story” best animated film of all time
In a poll taken by 4,000 films fans, Pixar’s “Toy Story” was voted the best animated film of all time, beating “Shrek” and “The Lion King.” The poll was carried out by OnePoll, a UK online market research company. A spokesman for OnePoll said: “Toy Story was loved by both
Disney expands refunds on `Baby Einstein’ DVDs
The Baby Einstein DVD Upgrade / Moneyback Guarantee,The Walt Disney Co. is expanding a refund program for its “Baby Einstein” videos for toddlers in response to challenges about the legitimacy of its educational claims. The company upgraded a customer satisfaction program beginning last month by explicitly offering cash refunds on
Pixar Short Film – Dug’s Special Mission
Disney has released one minute of Pixar’s newest short film, Dug’s Special Mission, which will be released with the Up DVD/Blu-ray on November 10th 2009. Directed by Pixar’s Story Supervisor Ronnie del Carmen, this brand new five minute short film is a prequel to Up, following “the good-hearted dog, Dug
