According to the British Board of Film Classification, the UK equivalent of the Motion Picture Association of America, the “live-action” version of Disney’s The Lion King runs 118 minutes. That means director Jon Favreau is squeezing an extra 29 minutes more footage than the animated… Read More »Disney’s The Lion King – How Much New Stuff is there?
On the Fourth of July, the United States of America celebrates its Independence Day. It’s more than just a remembrance of the struggles and battlefields won and lost during the Revolutionary War, but also honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document that… Read More »Independence Day and Disney
Disney has shared a new featurette about the photo-realistic remake of its classic animated feature “The Lion King.” The voice cast and director Jon Favreau lead you through never-before-seen footage from the film, a glimpse behind the scenes during recording sessions, plus fun new insights… Read More »The King Returns – a new featurette from Disney’s “The Lion King”
Walt Disney World’s third gate is evolving from what was once a journey through an operating Hollywood Studio and homage to the legacy of film, to a park that puts you in the movies and allows you to be the star of your own adventure.… Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios update – Park transition continues
The ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened after a brief refurbishment to expand seating areas and add self-service drink fountains as it moves to a fast-casual service for dinner. We stopped by during lunch for our first visit after it re-opened last month.… Read More »ABC Commissary Opens with more seating, self-service drinks
Addressing concerns that Hollywood does not reflect the diversity of the nation, Walt Disney Television has announced two new initiatives designed to create opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and a new scholarship for minority comedy writers. Two programs, the Executive Incubator Program, which is… Read More »Walt Disney Television takes new steps to increase diversity behind the camera
Takumi Tei is Japanese for “House of the Artisan” and the name of the next signature dining location at Walt Disney World. It was only May when we learned of the name for the new high end restaurant opening soon in the Japan pavilion of… Read More »Takumi-Tei – new details emerge from Epcot’s next signature dining location
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (RRA) is remaking the France Pavilion adding a new area that will nearly double the existing size of the pavilion. Word is the construction is slightly ahead of pace with the ride now set to open in Spring of 2020. Inspired by… Read More »Ratatouille Ride Construction Update from Epcot France Pavilion