If you read the popular blog Techdirt then you know how out of hand this whole ‘publicity rights’ thing is getting. A lawsuit against Pixar stating that Lightning McQueen was based off of an existing race car (also red with the number 95) takes the… Read More »Court rules Pixar did not infringe with Lightning McQueen
I’m toying around with a new series of posts, or potentially even a separate blog, focused on the influence of Disney in online video as created by fans and artists. There’s a wealth of great, and some not so great, creations on Youtube and Vimeo… Read More »Videopolis – “You Can Fly” by Rendezvous Quartet
Join host Ryan Seacrest as he previews this year’s Disney ABC Christmas parade. Wow, they really expanded the performance stage this year.
The Disney Parks blog recently announced that February 11, 2011 will be the last day to visit Mickey’s Toontown Fair. That’s nice information to have for those planning vacations. Unfortunately, you really have to plan more than 6 months out these days just to get… Read More »Fantasyland Expansion impact on Magic Kingdom will be huge
Time to close a few open tabs with some interesting stories I just haven’t had time to explore this last week: This infographic looks at how much financial impact Toy Story 3 has had. The $1.6 billion in box office is impressive, but the last… Read More »Morning Report – Thursday Thoughts Edition
If you’re one of those people who isn’t afraid to trust their iPad to their children, then Disney Publishing has a new app for you. They’ve just launched the original Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book App on the App Store. Children will enter the magical… Read More »Disney adds Princess Dress-Up App to Apple iPad App Store
The Walt Disney Company’s involvement with Toys for Tots began more than 60 years ago when Walt Disney and his animators designed the original Toys for Tots logo that is still used today. That connection continues today with a huge effort from the Walt Disney… Read More »Toys for Tots receives 20,000 toys from Disney Cast Members
Winners of TV, Radio, and internet contests were the first to see the “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” trailer. The special event at the Disneyland Resort featured Director Rob Marshall in person to welcome the fans. Looks like fun was had by all.… Read More »Video Highlights Pirates Fans First Event at Disneyland