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August 2006

Amid Amidi’s Animation Blast #9

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Over at CartoonBrew they’ve revealled that Animation Blast #9 has arrived from the printer. This low run magazine is a must have for any animation aficionado. Contents include: Pete Docter on John Sipley Taylor Jessen on Twice Upon A Time Jerry Beck on Service Ribbin (risky war time cartoons for the troops) and much much… Read More »Amid Amidi’s Animation Blast #9

Local Firefighter doubles as Stunt Man at Disney World

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Here’s a great story from WESH TV news. Mike Sydnor, a local firefighter, has found a job doing motorcycle stunts at Disney-MGM Studios Lights Motors Action car stunt show. Best part of the story, his first job at Disney was dealing with fireworks… hmm. This guy’s life really focuses around fire. (Link)

Checking In on Former Disney Park Execs

First, they ran The Disney Stores, and then they ran the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Then, they left a decidedly different Disney Division behind to go run clothier The Gap, Inc, which has seen shares fall after a disappointing second quarter. Gap, which operates Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, reported… Read More »Checking In on Former Disney Park Execs

SeaWorld Dolphins hand-biting incident, again!

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For the second time in three weeks a Dolphin has ‘bit’ the hand of a child who was feeding or petting it. If it’s not the same dolphin sounds like there might some dangerous behavior learning going on there. Anybody have the inside scoop?

ABC Fall Predictions

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The Couch Potato blog has been posting a line-up and review of each show for the fall. The ABC Television category is still incomplete, but what he has already is very interesting. He’s already reviewed The Nine and 6 Degrees which are the new ABC shows I’m most excited about. See also CP reviews for… Read More »ABC Fall Predictions

Group shot at Castle, Bats Day in the Fun Park 8, Disneyland, CA

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Group shot at Castle, Bats Day 8, Disneyland, CA, originally uploaded by gruntzooki. Cory Doctorow, author, cyberrights expert, and BoingBoing writer, has moved to Southern California and is now able to enjoy more of Disneyland than ever before. So what better way to spend a Sunday in the park then join up with the cast… Read More »Group shot at Castle, Bats Day in the Fun Park 8, Disneyland, CA

Everybody Needs 2 Draw Mickey Once (Top Ten Lists)

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Eric at Everybody Needs 2 Draw Mickey Once has updated his site with a top ten list and a poll for the best Mickeys. Head on over and add your masterpiece to his gallery. Some images probably NSFW. (I’m kinda partial to this image…ranked #2 in the polls right now)

Invincible Videos and More

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Invincible with Mark Wahlberg opens this Friday in theatres everywhere. The buzz is good for this one. Plus the timing is great with the kick off of College and NFL Football Season right around the corner.    This Interactive Playbook for the movie just arrived in my inbox. In a series of clips from the… Read More »Invincible Videos and More