Things are looking a bit grim for Gore Verbinski’s and Jerry Bruckheimer’s ‘Lone Ranger’ movie. Last month, Disney halted the production on the Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer starring project when the budget began moving over $250 million. All parties involved were told they had to get it down to
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The Disney/Marvel Relationship – Why it’s a Good Thing
Ever since Disney acquired Marvel back in 2009, I’ve been asked this question a lot: “Why did Disney buy Marvel?” or been told that “the companies just don’t mesh”, “Disney will dilute Marvel”, “Marvel is too violent for Disney”, and many more things of that nature. Some people refuse to
Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ Cast to Be at D23
At D23 Expo this weekend, Marvel will making it’s freshman appearance at the Disney convention, and is bringing some very big guests with them. On Saturday, August 20th, at the Walt Disney Studios panel, which starts at 10:30 am. Marvel Studios President of Production, Kevin Feige , will share the
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” First Look
Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” an inspiring, magical story about a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family
“Mars Needs Moms” DVD/Blu-ray Review
What’s it about? From Disney and Academy Award-winner Robert Zemeckis (best director, ‘Forrest Gump,’ 1994) comes the craziest adventure this side of the galaxy ‘Mars Needs Moms.’ Take out the trash, eat your broccoli who needs moms anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out how much he needs his (Joan
The Fox & the Hound 1 and 2: An Unlikely Friendship and Adventure-filled movie pack!
This Tuesday, August 9th, two of Disney’s most beloved classics make their way to Blu Ray for the first time! Coming out of the Disney vault is Walt Disney’s 24th animated feature, The Fox & the Hound. The original release (which came out in 1981) featured the voices of Mickey
Video: Winnie the Pooh – “Owl’s Cold”
Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh.” Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original short films, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly
Teaser Trailer for Disney’s ‘John Carter’
From Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”—a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells
Walt Disney Animation Studios Introduces New CG Comedy Adventure “Wreck-It Ralph”
Directed by Emmy® Winner Rich Moore, Hilarious and Wildly Imaginative Animated Movie to Feature the Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch Some of us are born to be bad, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning
Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray October 4th with bonus releases!
The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to release one of its most critically acclaimed animated films of all time, Beauty and the Beast, for the first time ever in mesmerizing Disney Blu-ray 3D™ for in-home viewing. Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition 3D will be available in market beginning
Wednesday with Walt: The Gift of Mentorship
“A lot of young people think the future is closed to them, that everything has been done. This is not so. There are still plenty of avenues to be explored.” – Walt Disney Next week, my baby boy will graduate from high school. This is a bitter-sweet time for me
Protesters dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse arrested at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank
This article comes to us from LA Times: Protesters dressed as Mickey and Minnie Mouse were arrested Wednesday morning after they chained themselves to the gates of the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The two costumed activists were protesting what they said was the company’s use of paper that contains
Wednesday with Walt: Music in Motion
“There is a natural hootchy-kootchy motion to a goldfish.” – Walt Disney Alright, Disney friends, I have to admit I chose this quote today because it gave me a chuckle! Thank you, Mr. Disney, for still being able to make me laugh nearly 45 years after your passing. Walt was
Toy Story team possibly together again in new movie
Disney studios is working toward pairing Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in a movie centered around the Jungle Cruise attraction in a live-action film. This is an attempt by Disney to revive it’s original Disneyland attraction. Producers and script writers have been chosen, director has yet to be named. Script
