One of my all time favorite animated movies is finally coming to blu-ray this spring, and I couldn’t be happier. The Studio Ghibli film, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a beautiful animated film that explores the meaning of friendship and sisterhood. The film follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who discover
Category: Walt Disney Pictures
Counterfeiting Disney DVD’s Means Prison Time
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Dale Borders, 38, was sentenced to 30 months in a federal prison after being convicted on charges of trafficking in counterfeit Beach Body, Zumba, and Disney DVDs. Borders was living in Orlando and through a company called 5A Novelty was importing the DVD’s between March
‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Press Junket – Part 2
On February 17, 2013, I had the privilege of attending the press junket for ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Hosted by Walt Disney Studios, we were given a chance to talk to the cast, director, and producer of the new film that returns us to the magical land
‘The Insider’ Blu-ray Review
In 1999, Michael Mann crafted one of the most captivating, tightly woven, and intense films of the last twenty years. That film is ‘The Insider’, which dares to ask how far would you go to make the truth known? And just how far is one industry going to go to
‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Press Junket – Part 1
On February 17, 2013, I had the privilege of attending the press junket for ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Hosted by Walt Disney Studios, we were given a chance to talk to the cast, director, and producer of the new film that returns us
Disney’s D23 Faniversary Celebrations
Are you looking forward to Disney’s D23 Faniversary? Are you curious to find out more information about this event? Well, we have the 411 for you! Each show will be hosted by a Disney archivist and D23 Team member and will highlight the rich behind-the-scenes stories of these magical moments
Peter Pan: Disney Classics Book App Review
Last week I had the privilege of receiving and reviewing the Peter Pan: Disney Classics book app for the iPad. Before trying the app out myself, I allowed my kids to give it a go. They are 4 and 2 and the story held their attention. They chose the ‘Read
Save $7 off Wreck it Ralph on Bluray
Save $7.00 on your purchase of Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph Blu-ray Combo Pack. Prepare for adventure when “the most original film in years” (Bryan Erdy, CBS-TV) that thrilled audiences of all ages drops on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D! From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Disney’s
Cinemark To Show Classic Disney Movies this weekend
If you’re looking to get your Disney fix but can’t get to Disney then maybe watching these classic Disney Movies would be a great alternative. This weekend twenty four Cinemark theaters in five markets (San Francisco, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Cleveland) will charge $5 a ticket for matinee cartoon
Hugh Laurie in Talks to Play Villain in Brad Bird’s ‘Tomorrowland’
The more I hear about Brad Bird’s upcoming sci-fi film, ‘Tomorrowland’, formally known as ‘1952’, the more excited I become. The film already landed George Clooney to star, and now it looks like we may have our villain, and I think it’s the best choice possible. The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively
LINCOLN to be Distributed to All U.S. Middle & High Schools
LINCOLN Spurs Educational Campaign All Middle and High Schools Across the U.S. to Receive DVDs of Steven Spielberg’s film as Part of Education Outreach Jim Berk, Chief Executive Officer of Participant Media, announced Monday that Steven Spielberg’s critically acclaimed film, LINCOLN, will be distributed to all middle and high schools,
Oz Balloon Tour Takes To The Skies For Disney’s Oz The Great And Powerful
Disney announced today the launch of the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour,” sponsored by leading multichannel retailer HSN and IMAX Corporation, in support of its upcoming fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” opening in U.S. theaters and IMAX® on March 8, 2013. The colorful, “Oz The Great and Powerful”–emblazoned
Actor James Franco Named Grand Marshal for 55th Annual Daytona 500
James Franco, star of the Disney fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” which is scheduled for release on March 8, will serve as Grand Marshal for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Daytona International Speedway. The race is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Mariah Carey Records “Almost Home” For Disney’s “Oz the Great And Powerful”
Disney announced today that multiple GRAMMY® Award–winning superstar Mariah Carey has recorded the song, “Almost Home,” for “Oz The Great and Powerful,” the studio’s highly anticipated fantastical adventure, directed by Sam Raimi, releasing in theaters nationwide on March 8, 2013. “Almost Home” will be released as a single by Carey’s label,
