Although Tarzan hasn’t brought in the sustainable numbers that’s required to keep a big production open on Broadway, a slightly updated version is making waves over seas. Right now its playing in the Netherlands and Germany could be next: Tarzan there not only opened to impressive advance ticket sales (the trick here not only being… Read More »Tarzan The Musical to live on in Netherlands
Pixar has released a new animation test of the chubby rat Emile from Ratatouille. It’s cute and funny, but not as funny as the animation first test released 4 months ago. That’s when I knew Rat-a-too-ee would be a winner. Also released today a clip that reveals Pixar’s true secret ‘Animators who can act‘ (Peter… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 26
LaughingPlace.com is reporting a rumor that the Walt Disney Company board will soon be voting on competing fiscal plans and visions for fixing two of Disney’s ailing theme parks. Plans for both California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are under consideration.… Read More »Disney Board to vote on Future of California Adventure, Hong Kong Disneyland
I’ve seen some pretty irresponsible parenting during my many visits to Disney theme parks, but this takes the cake. Local news is reporting that couple was taken into custody after leaving their 3-year old child in a stroller while they enjoyed a ride through the air-conditioned Pirates Of The Caribbean. The child spent at least… Read More »Irresponsible Parents Visit Walt Disney World
The American Adventure at EPCOT Center debuted an updated version of its finale this weekend. It now includes moments from 9-11-2001, current military operations, and other recent events. The Other Orlando Blog has more. The Hollywood Premiere for Pixar’s Ratatouille was this weekend and LaughingPlace.com should have its report up soon. Plenty of reports coming… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 25
ABC News is restructuring to focus on more of the digital aspects. Some layoffs will occur, but at least they see the writing on the wall. Does this mean Amanda Congdon will replace Charlie Gibson? Found: home film footage from 1959 trip to Disneyland. It’s a little shakey, but if you’re patient you’ll be rewarded… Read More »Morning Roundup
ABC’s summer series Traveler is one of those shows that I’ve been saving up to watch on my DVR. If it gets renewed I’ll commit and watch the first season, but I’m not investing 6-10 hours in a show only to have it dropped by the network after I get into it. TV Squad thinks… Read More »ABC Traveler: hitting the road?
Muppet Newsflash, which is becoming the ultimate source for Muppet news, reports that Disney will finally be bringing the much loved characters back to TV: Disney is getting ready to film a series of Muppet-centered interstitials (also being called "mini-movies") that are intended for airing on the Disney Channel. The films are being designed to… Read More »Muppets to return to TV