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
This new mashup might take the cake as my favorite trailer remix so far. Get ready for The Incredibles – the horror film version.
Odyssey Exploration divers working with the Disney/Volvo treasure hunt promotion found a real sunken shipwreck laden with treasure while scouting locations to hid the treasure chest that was part of the Volvo contest. They temporarily named the new location the ‘Black Swan’ Due to scavenge laws, confidentiality agreements with Volvo, and other twists the location… Read More »Real life Treasure Hunt interupts promotion for Disney’s Pirates Of the Caribbean film.
Disney steps up enforcement against teenage loiterers and disrupters at Downtown Disney. This is in response to a perceived general increase in "ganglike" behavior at the shopping and entertainment center. Last weekend over 40 trespass warnings were issued, as many as had been issued in the previous 5 1/2 months. At least one banned individual… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 22
The Disney Enquirer is back with another long list of new domains registered by the Mouse House. Some of the highlights: A whole slew of names associated with the upcoming Toy Story Mania attraction. The Art of Disney stores get a domain name (possibly for an online store?) A "Disney Dreamer Academy", which sounds like… Read More »New Disney Domains Report
Check out these new fitted baseball caps from Disney, New Era (NBA & MLB cap manufacturer), and street art inspired artists like Bloc28 and Slick X. The graffiti inspired designs are a new look for Mickey, but I think it suits him well. Not sure if these will be available online or in the Disney… Read More »New Era, Bloc28, & Disney create hip hop inspired lids
News came today that Sharon Morrill has stepped down from her post as the president of DisneyToon Studios. Morrill had been responsible for producing direct-to-video sequels of Disney’s animated features. She will continue working for the house house in other capacities. This move is seen as both a vindication by fans who felt that direct-to-video… Read More »DisneyToon Studios move signals slowdown for Direct-to-Video and DtV sequels