In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” a new 21-minute animated short from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the happy animated snowman teams up with Kristoff’s reindeer Sven for a merry mission to save Christmas for his friends. It’s the first holiday season since the castle gates reopened and… Read More »New Lyric Video from Disney’s ‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ Christmas short
It’s award season in Hollywood, which means a lot of things, but for screenwriters, it is a rare chance for the public to see their work in its raw state – the script. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 director James Gunn also wrote the… Read More »Download Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 script available
Are there more than two sides of The Force? That’s what the new trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi seems to be hinting. It shows Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, being tempted by her choices while Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looks on guiding her… Read More »New Star Wars: The Last Jedi TV spot tempts with the Dark Side
Even before moving to Los Angeles in the early 1990’s, I’ve been fascinated with the folklore behind the Mexican holiday of “Dia de los Muertos” to the point of preferring it over Halloween. The holiday that honors dead ancestors and friends has been fertile ground… Read More »Review: Pixar’s ‘Coco’ weaves moving, authentic family story
One of the Walt Disney Company’s creative forces, John Lasseter has announced he will be taking a leave of absence after acknowledging what he calls “difficult” conversations and “missteps” in his role overseeing animation at Disney. In addition to helping found Pixar Animation Studios and… Read More »John Lasseter taking leave of absence after accusations of sexual harassment
One of my favorite things to do this time of year at Walt Disney World is tour all the amazing holiday displays up at the resorts. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is definitely one of the must-visit hotels. For the 2017 winter… Read More »Holiday Festivities Return to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Didier Ghez, whose books on the people who helped make the Walt Disney Company so magical, are some of the favorites in my collection, will be honored this February by the Annie Awards (awarded by ASIFA-Hollywood) for his contribution to their industry. The Annie Awards… Read More »Disney historian, blogger to be honored by Annie Awards
By George! Actor Jonathan Groff visited Walt Disney World earlier this month. Groff was photographed with Olaf the snowman who likes warm hugs from the Disney movie Frozen, where Groff provides the voice of Kristoff and Sven (the reindeer). Groff has also been recognized recently… Read More »Jonathan Groff, voice of Kristoff & Sven, visits Walt Disney World