Changes are underway at the White House. The ABC television drama "Commander in Chief" will now be overseen by Steven Bochco, known for his gritty cop dramas. I’m taking a wait and see attitude, but I must say the show is growing in me after two episodes. Some of the characters are still a little… Read More »Wait and See Attitude
If you have watched this weeks episode of ABC’s LOST then you remember the Hanso Foundation from the Orientation Tape Locke and Jack watched. Well it turns out Hanso has a website in real life. This is beginning to remind me of the wonderful internet promotion for the film A.I. Update: there is a hidden… Read More »Lost Universe Expands
Just wanted to remind everyone that Mirrormask is expanding to more screens this weekend. If it’s playing near you go give this Jim Henson Company film a viewing. You won’t be disappointed. Don’t want to take my word for it? Then check out these new clips from the film.
As I highlighted here, Issue 4 of Tales from the LaughingPlace Magazine focuses primarily on Hong Kong Disneyland, the latest entry from the Mouse House in the world of theme parks. This is the first issue without a photo, instead we have a wonderful illustration by Lindsay Cave. I have yet to be disappointed with… Read More »New Disney magazine: LP Tales Issue 4 is out!
How I will miss Michael Eisner—my Moby Dick, my Great White. In a world where the studios are run by suits, Eisner was an executive who carried himself like a Hollywood mogul. He didn’t own Disney but, by God, he acted as though he did. The judge in that shareholder case in Delaware put it… Read More »Kim Masters gets one last dig in
Reuters is reporting that Michael Eisner has resigned from his position on the Board of Directors for the Walt Disney Company. It’s a few months earlier than expected, but not unexpected. I hope he at least got lifetime passes to the parks for him and a few friends. What sort of bennies does an outgoing… Read More »Eisner Resigns from Board
Ward Jenkins reports from Ottawa where the future of animation is being previewed. Lot’s of great links to clips and full shorts from some of the most talented animators in the world today.
Even if easing up on the purse strings seems blasphemous, spend the money to build out Animal Kingdom in Florida and California Adventure in Anaheim. Go for the jugular, if only to feel your hands vibrate with every "wow" evoked. Make that same commitment to theatrical animation. The same animation and imagineering divisions that have… Read More »Dear Iger: A Fool’s Advice