“In motion we are able to depict something we couldn’t illustrate.” While this statement by Frozen II co-production designer Lisa Keene is true, don’t underestimate what Walt Disney Animation Studios can illustrate… and computer generate… and dream up. Wanna see Frozen II beyond the film?… Read More »Book Review: The Art of Frozen II Will Wow You
The question has plagued us for centuries: can we change our fate? The answer according to Loki: Where Mischief Lies is maybe… but maybe not. What is certain is that if you’re a fan of those famous Asgardians – Thor, Loki, Odin and Frigga –… Read More »Mackenzi Lee’s Loki: Where Mischief Lies is Mischievously Brilliant
“A Disney job is less a destination than a limitless journey.” And boy, what a journey it is – even just in one day! We first mentioned our enthusiasm for One Day at Disney in our August 24 article. The unprecedented book-and-documentary collaboration between Disney… Read More »One Day at Disney: Book Review and Interview with Wendy Lefkon and Bruce Steele
Magic beyond the Moors: Disney’s Maleficent stories transform love and take on Shakespeare I spent my weekend in the Moors. Well, I spent Saturday and Sunday soaking up all the Maleficent series has to offer (so far!), thanks to the Disney films, Holly Black’s Heart of… Read More »How Disney’s Maleficent stories transform love and take on Shakespeare
Disney teaches us a lot of valuable lessons, including about “love, kindness and the joy of helping others” (thank you, Fauna, for that line from Sleeping Beauty), but it now also teaches us how to write meaningfully. Thanks to Cosimo Lorenzo Pancini and Disney Editions,… Read More »Disney’s Art of Hand Lettering: A beautiful lesson in writing, history and communication
✰✰✰✰✰ Pencils, Pens & Brushes is a colorful, educational inspiration. A whimsical and wonderful biographical account, the book focuses on key accomplishments of many “Great Girls” of Disney animation who inspire with their talents at the turn of each page. Readers catch a glimpse of… Read More »Book Review: Pencils, Pens & Brushes belongs on your shelf
Note: The Disney Blog is pleased to welcome Penguin Young Readers and “I am Walt Disney” as a sponsor. Compensation was received in exchange for this post, however, all editorial decisions are our own. Since I first heard about “I am Walt Disney” from Penguin… Read More »‘I am Walt Disney’ is the perfect book to introduce Walt to a new generation
I was blessed with good fortune – by the witches, fairies, tree gods and whatever other magical beings Disney and Serena Valentino rallied in my favor – and today received an advanced reader copy (ARC) of the long-awaited sixth book in the Valentino villains series:… Read More »The Odd Sisters by Serena Valentino – An Early Book Review