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Peter Ellenshaw (1913-2007)

CartoonBrew is reporting that Peter Ellenshaw passed away yesterday in Santa Barbara. Ellenshaw was born in England and learned his trade as a matte artist from some of the best in the film industry. He then joined the British Royal Air Force during WWII as a pilot. After the war, Ellenshaw joined the Walt Disney… Read More »Peter Ellenshaw (1913-2007)

What are the chances for Pirates 4? Pretty Good Says Screenwriter

Moviehole has a fun interview with movie scribe Terry Rossio, one half of the writing duo that has put Disney’s Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise on the path to history. One of the challenges Rossio faced was writing and shooting two scripts at once: The original idea was to save money and time, and it… Read More »What are the chances for Pirates 4? Pretty Good Says Screenwriter

Meet Hong Kong’s Mouse Killer

Hong Kong Disneyland may be the newest themepark in the area, but it’s not the best. Nor will it ever be if Allan Zeman has his way. Zeman is chair of Ocean Park a 30-year old amusement park that is getting a $705 million face lift and expansion to stay ahead of the Disney built… Read More »Meet Hong Kong’s Mouse Killer

Proof that Mickey Mouse was created by Aliens!

Here’s a website with proof that Mickey Mouse was created by Aliens. Look at these crop circles that are clearly in the famous shape of Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney must have been channeling alien dreams when he created the famous mouse. I think I’ll sue the Walt Disney Company to give Mickey back to the… Read More »Proof that Mickey Mouse was created by Aliens!

EM:HE’s Ed Sanders: Get Well Soon!

I just watched last night’s very moving episode of Extreme Makeover:Home Edition. 9/11 Hero and Former Marine Jason Thomas and his family were honored with a new house to replace the lemon they were living in. It was one of those two-hour episodes where nearly every moment brings a tear to your eye. As part… Read More »EM:HE’s Ed Sanders: Get Well Soon!

Epcot Central Weighs in on lack of 25th anniversary celebration

Epcot Central weighs in on Park VP Brad Rex’s announcement that there will be no 25th Anniversary Celebration for Epcot. Given the direct ties between Epcot (née EPCOT Center) to Walt Disney, given that the welcome announcement that played every day for years at EPCOT Center directly acknowledge the important role that EPCOT played in… Read More »Epcot Central Weighs in on lack of 25th anniversary celebration

Does Disney World Welcome The Locals?

Yesterday the Orlando Sentinel published a review of Citricos, a restaurant located in Walt Disney World at the Grand Floridian. Some comments by the reviewer Scott Joseph hit home with at least one local who blogged their dissatisfaction with Disney World’s attitude to its local customers. If you’re a local visitor to Disney World how… Read More »Does Disney World Welcome The Locals?