(NG) Sure, Mirrormask is fantasy. Dave McKean—who directed it and who co-came up with the story—I suspect thinks it’s not fantasy because it’s a dream, and because of various other things, and because Dave is not terribly comfortable with the idea of fantasy. I’m perfectly comfortable with fantasy, so I think it’s definitely fantasy. But… Read More »Long Interview with Joss Whedon and Neil Gaiman
Today Bob Iger moves into position to fully control the Walt Disney Company. There was a lot about Bob in the tell-all book, Disney War, but very little about his personal background. The LA Times (via the Orlando Sentinel) has an article answering some of those questions. They rate Iger high on hard work and… Read More »Bob Iger, what do we know?
In addition to being a Disney Nut, I’m also a Sci-Fi geek. Yeah, I admit it. IMHO, one of the best shows on TV right now is Battlestar Galactica. One of the stars who helps make the show so good is Katee Sackhoff, it also doesn’t hurt that she hails from my hometown, Portland Oregon… Read More »Katee Sackhoff loves Disneyland
A little more on the Roy Disney purchase of The Harlem Globetrotters. Does this mean we can expect that 70s cartoon to return?
Hans Bacher, currently blogging out of Manila, has an absolutely must-read blog — Art-Attacks — for any fan of Disney Animation, particularly the period starting with Roger Rabbit and going through the end of 2D animation. He now has his own studio, bilderfabrik. Some of my favorite posts on the blog include ‘A new artform‘… Read More »Disney Animation History Blog
One of the shows I’m most excited about this season premiered last night on ABC (and was my Link of the Day for LP yesterday). Commander in Chief stars Geena Davis as a female Vice President who is elevated to the highest office when the President dies. The show’s website echos the format of a… Read More »Commander in Chief
From the ‘it must be april fools’ department — Roy Disney has bought the Harlem Globetrotters. Roy Disney’s Shamrock Holdings has purchased 80 percent of the Harlem Globetrotters from the team’s CEO, Mannie Jackson. Mr. Jackson will remain the team’s chairman and CEO as well as retaining 20 percent of the team. (via LP Latest)… Read More »Are you kidding me?
It’s one of my favorite times of year at Disney World — The EPCOT Food and Wine festival. The Osceola News Gazette has collected some interesting factoids to whet your appetite as you prepare to eat and drink your way around the world. • There are more than 300 national and international wines at the… Read More »Epcot Food & Wine Festival Starts This Weekend