Time to close some open tabs: Floyd Norman, venerable Disney animator has been regularly updating his blog again. Lots of great historical information there. For instance, did you know there was a studio jazz band even before Firehouse Five plus 2? Yep, the Huggajeddy 8.… Read More »Morning Report – Wednesday Wackadoo
This combines two of my favorite things these days, Disney and Electric Cars. After his followers crashed the servers of electric car maker Arcimoto.com, Nathan Fillion star of ABC’s Castle, was able to get a ride in the new Pulse electric vehicle protoype. Read more… Read More »Castle Star Nathan Fillion tests new Electric Vehicle
Whatever disease Pixar has, it is spreading across The Pacific Ocean to Japan. Studio Ghibli Animation Master Hayao Miyazaki has announced he is working on his first sequel. Porco Rosso: The Last Sortie will be a sequel to the 1992 film Porco Rosso. The initial… Read More »Hayao Miyazaki to produce first sequel
After a long hiatus in the 80s, Beauty and the Beast was the movie that really brought me back into the love of Disney Animation. It’s hard to believe it was 19 years ago when it first hit theaters. Now, not only is it being released from the Disney Vault on to DVD, but it’s being prepped for a 3D version. To celebrate, Fathom Events and Disney have organized a Sing-Along Movie cinema event showcasing the restored movie and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process.
This event is for two days only – Wednesday September 29 at 6:30pm and Saturday October 2 at 12pm local time.
Visit the Fathom Events website for a link to participating movie theaters. Tickets are on sale now for Fathom Insiders and will go on sale on the 27th to the general public.
More details below the jump:
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The report on the death of Killer Whale trainer Dawn Brancheau has been released and with it a $75,000 fine levied against SeaWorld Orlando. This article in the Orlando Sentinel makes it seem like nothing short of an attack on the methods of animal care… Read More »SeaWorld fined by OSHA over Trainer’s Death
It may be a bit early for Halloween costume ideas, but you’ll find some great tips on creating your own Pirate Face Painting Makeover in this video from Disney World’s The Pirate League.
Word leaked on twitter last night that the application process to become a member of the 2011 Disney World Moms Panel would open on Sept 13th. This would be the fourth group empaneled. The Disney Moms Panel lets real Moms (and Dads) provide the answers… Read More »Becoming a Disney World Mom
This video has been making the rounds for a few days. It shows Alice and the Mad Hatter inspecting the new look for the Alice in Wonderland attraction. It’s a good thing he’s mad, because I don’t think any other Disneyland Cast Member could get… Read More »The Mad Hatter’s Take on new Alice safety rails