I’m sure quite a few of you are as excited about the new Oz film, ‘Oz: the Great and Powerful’, which will be hitting theaters on March 8, 2013, as I am. Directed by Sam Raimi, the brilliant man behind Sony’s original ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy, as well as the cheeky B-movie
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Brad Bird’s Mystery Film ‘1952’ Actually Titled ‘Tomorrowland’
Not long ago, we announced that George Clooney had officially signed on to star in Bard Bird’s new sci-fi film, ‘1952’, written by Damon Lindelof. There’s much secrecy surrounding the project at this time, but thanks to the official D23 twitter, we’ve just learned something new and exciting. The film
J.J. Abrams Has Officially Signed on For ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
Just yesterday, I reported that J.J. Abrams had been offered the director’s chair of ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, taking over the reins once handled by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand, respectively. The Wrap had originally reported the news, but there was silence on the studio side, and almost
J.J. Abrams to Direct ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
We’ve been waiting for some time on info about who would be taking over the ‘Star Wars’ series, ever since George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney last year. Rumors ran rampant quickly, with names like Steven Spielberg, Matthew Vaughn, and one that was frequently popping up, was J.J.
HSN And Disney Collaborate For Oz The Great and Powerful Retail Experience
HSN, the leader in multi-channel retail, today announced an exciting new marketing collaboration with Disney to create an exclusive collection of fashions, jewelry, beauty and home accessories based upon one of the most anticipated films of the year, The Walt Disney Studios’ Oz The Great and Powerful. To promote the collection
George Clooney Officially Set to Star in Brad Bird’s ‘1952’
We just recently learned that Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof’s new science fiction film ‘1952‘ will be be release on December 19, 2014. While the plot is being kept under wraps at this time, the movie is an original film that is said to be an extraterrestrial film in the vein of
Director Zack Snyder Developing a Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Film
It looks like the ‘Star Wars’ train is full steam ahead right now. While we’ve heard about the possible new TV series on ABC, and we know that LucasFilm is planning a new trilogy set after ‘Return of the Jedi’, but now it looks like they’re taking a page out
Walt Disney Studios Sets Release Dates For ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’, ‘The Muppets 2’, and More
Walt Disney Studios has just announced a slew of new release dates for their upcoming slate of films, as well as 3D announcements for two of the upcoming Marvel Studios films, and a cancellation of one 3D re-release. ‘The Muppets 2’, which is rumored to be titled ‘The Muppets…Again’,
Disney Hires ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Screenwriter for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 5’
It appears there’s some life left in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean‘ franchise, or at least Walt Disney Studios is hoping there is. The popular franchise, based on the Disneyland attraction, is now four movies in, and apparently counting. Walt Disney Studios has hired Jeff Nathanson, the man who wrote
Disney Is Considering Layoffs, Cutbacks
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly considering layoffs after an internal cost-cutting review. The layoffs are being considered at it’s studio as well as other units along with other cost saving measures. Supposedly Disney is exploring cutbacks in jobs it no longer needs due to improvements in technology and is
Disney’s FRANKENWEENIE Bluray Review
The latest feature film from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton Animation, Frankenweenie, was released to 4 Disc Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On Demand yesterday, January 8, 2013. The stop-motion Frankenweenie was an immediate success when it hit theaters last fall as a “plussed” revival of Tim Burton’s 1984
Tina Fey to Star in ‘The Muppets’ Sequel; Working Title Revealed
The cast for the new ‘Muppets’ film just keeps getting better and better. Back in December we learned that both Ricky Gervais and Ty Burell were both set to star as two of the three leads in the film, with Gervais being the main character, and Burell playing a “lazy Interpol agent”,
Disney Store Launches New “Sofia the First” Product Line in Celebration of Series Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Today, Disney Store launched a new line of “Sofia the First” product in celebration of the highly anticipated debut of the animated children’s series “Sofia the First,” on January 11th, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Available exclusively at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com, the product line features an assortment of items
Walt Disney Studios Seeks An Emergency Stay of Judge’s Order on 2D To 3D Movie Conversions
The Walt Disney Studios have asked a federal judge to block a bankruptcy court ruling that would allow the sale of patents related to 3-D movies. Disney is fearful that a decision could mean that it will not have the ability to convert 2D movies 3D without fear of being
