Author Archives: Mike Bastoli

About Mike Bastoli

Mike Bastoli covers the world of animation on Big Screen Animation. From 2007 to 2011, he covered Pixar Animation Studios exclusively on The Pixar Blog. His blog became one of the most popular on the Web dedicated to Pixar news. In 2009, The New York Times online called it the “definitive unofficial chronicler of the animation powerhouse.” Besides Disney and Pixar, Mike is an avid fan of Apple and The Beatles. His favorite non-animated films include Forrest Gump, Father of the Bride (I &II), Jurassic Park, and Good Night and Good Luck. Mike is active on Twitter @BigScreenToons. He resides near Toronto.

Why Disney Should Build Its Next Park in Toronto

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mike Bastoli

For decades it’s been accepted wisdom that North America can only support two Disney theme park resorts—Disneyland and Walt Disney World— one on each side of the continent. I say it’s time for Disney to build a third, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Disneynature Chimpanzee Blu-ray Review

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Mike Bastoli

Disneynature’s best documentary yet, Chimpanzee, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD one week from today, on August 21. As much as I appreciated it on the big screen, the Blu-ray has only added to the experience. Not only is the HD presentation … Continue reading →

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First Look at Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘Lincoln’

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Mike Bastoli

The Walt Disney Studios released this incredible first still of Daniel Day-Lewis in character as president Abraham Lincoln, from Steven Spielberg’s upcoming biopic Lincoln. Like Spielberg’s War Horse, Lincoln is a DreamWorks Studios production and will be distributed in North America … Continue reading →

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“Where’s My Water” Toys and More Announced

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mike Bastoli

Disney Mobile and Disney Consumer Products announced earlier today a major new line of merchandise based on Where’s My Water?, Disney’s hit game for iOS and other mobile platforms. Available now at the Disney Store (in store and online) are … Continue reading →

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Disappointing Blu-ray Treatment for ‘Father of the Bride’

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mike Bastoli

Say what you will: For years, I have consistently ranked 1991′s Father of the Bride and its sequel, 1995′s Father of the Bride-Part II, as two of my favorite films of all time. These movies are singularly responsible for making … Continue reading →

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