A Disney Proposal
Steve of the ‘Dead Men Tell no Tales’ blog tells the tale of his marraige proposal to his girlfriend, now his fiancee, while at Epcot. Congrats you two!
January 2006
Disney Pixar Deal Predicted
Forbes quotes stock analyst William Drewry as predicting that the new Disney/Pixar deal will leave Disney with an 8% cut of the distribution profits. He also predicts $700 million in worldwide box office for Cars, the next film from Pixar and the last one in the current partnership between the two studios.
Disney’s Glory Road
If there is one movie genre Disney has figured out it’s the ‘based on a true story’ motivational sports film. Glory Road is the latest in a string of such films that includes "Remember the Titans", "The Rookie", and "Angels in the Outfield" (Okay that one wasn’t based on a true story). I’ve been invited… Read More »Disney’s Glory Road
30,000 expected to run at Disney World’s Marathon Weekend
If you’re heading to Disney World this weekend either pack an extra pair of sneakers or be prepared for some slight driving delays as the Marathon and a Half at Disney World will be run.
Lost: A multimedia fan fest
The LA Times has written a great article on the many media upon which you can find episodes and ephermia of the ABC hit TV show LOST. Of special note is this revelation: ABC is developing an interactive website to delve into aspects of the show’s mythology that will never be explored on air. Content… Read More »Lost: A multimedia fan fest
Disney expands iTunes offerings.
Disney has decided to expand their offerings available to download on the iTunes Music Store (which also offers Video, so really needs a name change). Among the new shows is the opportunity to purchase the Schoolhouse Rock segments from Saturday Mornings in the 1970s. They also announced that ad supported free video podcasts of some… Read More »Disney expands iTunes offerings.
Miyazaki Festival on TCM this month
Don’t forget the Hayao Miyazaki festival this month on TCM. They’re showing nine of his amazing animated featres with plenty of bonus clips as well. Set your DVR or Tune in on Thursdays. Now why it isn’t The Disney Channel that’s doing this, I have no idea.
Hurricane Katrina hit HS Band hopes to march at Disney World
Hurricane Katrina may have destroyed most of their instruments and uniforms, but it couldn’t destroy their spirit. Biloxi Mississippi area Bay High Marching Band won the right to march at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, but damaged caused by Hurricane Katrina threatens the trip. They need to raise funds to replace the lost equipment and… Read More »Hurricane Katrina hit HS Band hopes to march at Disney World