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October 2010

Former Pixar Animator’s short Alma to be made into Feature

Former Pixar Animator Rodrigo Blaas created the animated short Alma on his own time while working in Emeryville. It’s been wowing crowds in festivals and on the internet since he released it. Now the film has been optioned for a feature treatment, but unfortunately not by Disney or Pixar. Rather Dreamworks has hired Blaas to direct the Alma blowup and co-direct Trollhunters. Not sure why Disney lost out here, but good for Blaas for making the jump to director.

If you haven’t seen Alma before, check it out below the jump:

(Via the THR)

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Unite HERE – Local 11 Update

Places everyone…. The OC Register has an update on the Unite HERE scare tactics I reported yesterday. The cops say union’s claims are unjust. I also received a partial look at the back of the flyer. It’s composed mostly of common sense suggestions for keeping… Read More »Unite HERE – Local 11 Update

Is Walt’s Brand of Marketing the Way of the Future?

A story in the NY Times Media Decoder blog brings the good news that Disney Parks have arranged a partnership with the cranberry farm collective Ocean Spray. This will involve Disney selling Ocean Spray products, such as a co-branded Craisin package that features Chip &… Read More »Is Walt’s Brand of Marketing the Way of the Future?

No Ordinary Family 1-4: No Ordinary Vigilante

This show is always about the family. I get that. I won’t deny it. But it seems each week focuses on a different member of the Powell family. (And yes, I’m slow in just now realizing it, although I was pretty sure that was what… Read More »No Ordinary Family 1-4: No Ordinary Vigilante

Dancing with the Stars: Week Five Results

After last night’s sillies, complete with TV theme songs and gorilla suits, I was dying to see which couple would be cancelled like an NBC show tonight. And very quickly, America’s favorite (and lowest scoring) couple Kyle/Lacey was sent to safety, along with …. Bristol… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Week Five Results

RIP Tom Bosley, originated Maurice in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast

Pretty much all of Hollywood has chimed in with fond memories of Tom Bosley who died today at 83. Bosley was Mr. Cunningham from Happy Days to a generation of television viewers, but to Disney fans, he’ll always be the voice of Maurice in the… Read More »RIP Tom Bosley, originated Maurice in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast

Union in Dispute with Disneyland Ups the Ante with Risky Flyer

A few days ago members of the Unite HERE Local 11 were reportedly seen handing out flyers near Disneyland. Normally this would be an acceptable behavior for a union that is in a three year dispute with the theme park and resort over benefits, working… Read More »Union in Dispute with Disneyland Ups the Ante with Risky Flyer

The Morning Report – Jumping Jack Flash edition

Hey howdy everyone. Time for a quick roundup and a chance to close down some of the tabs I’ve had open lately: Construction will begin at the Shanghai Disneyland site next month after the close of the Shanghai EXPO. I guess that means they got… Read More »The Morning Report – Jumping Jack Flash edition