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Pulling the Strings on Disney’s The Muppets

Posted on November 21, 2011 by John Frost

It’s been 12 years since the last big screen adventure that stared The Muppets. And there was a good reason for that, the films were creative and box office disappointments. Disney’s challenge, since taking over the brand, has been to … Continue reading →

Posted in Muppets | Tagged disney, disney studios, Film, franchise, hollywood, jason segel, jim henson, movie, Muppets, puppeteer, puppets, the muppets | 3 Comments

John Carter of Mars — New on the set details

Posted on November 14, 2011 by John Frost

A terrific blog in the Guardian talks with John Carter (of Mars) director Andrew Stanton and reveals a couple of key behind the scenes details that promise to make this the next franchise hit for Disney. I felt that if … Continue reading →

Posted in Film | Tagged andrew stanton, Animation, Avatar, disney, disney studios, fantasy, Film, franchise, jcom, john carter, john carter of mars, movie, movie making, pixar, sci-fi, science fiction | 3 Comments

Mickey Welcomes NASA Astronauts to The Disney Studios for Special Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Screening

Posted on August 25, 2011 by John Frost

Walt Disney’s fascination with outer space has been evident since the 1955 Disneyland episode “Man In Space” and the X1 attraction at Disneyland. So it’s nice to see Disney keep up the tradition with a special space themed Mickey Mouse … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Mickey Mouse, Web/Tech, World Events | Tagged astronauts, disney studios, man in space, Mickey Mouse, minnie mouse, nasa, space, space shuttle, Walt Disney Studios | 4 Comments

Disney halts production of Depp Vehicle “The Lone Ranger”

Posted on August 13, 2011 by John Frost

When you have Johnny Depp, aka the billion dollar box office guarantee, atop the marquee, you’d think $50 million isn’t that much to haggle over. Regardless, Disney studios has halted production on “The Lone Ranger” in an effort to shave … Continue reading →

Posted in Film | Tagged armie hammer, depp, disney pictures, disney studios, Film, hollywood, johnny depp, movie, movie budget, the lone ranger, tonto | 5 Comments

Meet Kevin Feige, Marvel’s John Lasseter.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by John Frost

John Lasseter is a significant part of the creative force behind Pixar. Disney’s purchase of Pixar was in large degree because they wanted to import Lasseter’s talent to other Disney divisions. Disney’s purchase of Marvel had a similar personality involved … Continue reading →