I was a Disneyland Cast Member for 15 years. Currently a freelance writer.
Gregg Kilday writes in the Hollywood Reporter that amid the scramble in increase the number of screens in cinemas capable of showing content in 3D, that the story will continue to be what really matters. He’s right. But studios and cinemas are probably more excited… Read More »More 3D Coming to Cinema, But Story Matters Most
John Horn of the Los Angeles Times has an extensive piece, in part about how “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” director Jimmy Hayward used to be at Pixar, and how other people have left Pixar to pursue other opportunities. This is not unique to… Read More »Pixar Heard a Who
Bob at Bear-ytales.net, the original unofficial Knott’s Berry Farm website, has an extensive photo restrospective of the 1991-1992 construction/installation of the Disneyland Fantasmic! show, which is the original edition of the show. That’s because Bob, who runs the site, is also a longtime Disneyland fan.… Read More »Disneyland Fantasmic! Construction Restrospective
In case you haven’t done it yet, you can catch up on what happened at the annual Walt Disney Company shareholder meeting here, here, here, and here. Becasue Disney is a company that presents its products as “magical”, has a rabid fan base, was traditionally… Read More »Recapping the Annual Meeting
Chisaki Watanabe of the Associated Press writes that the Walt Disney Company will partner to produce animation for Japanese television. Disney will work with Toei Animation Co., Madhouse Co. and Jinni’s Animation Studios, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to comply with company… Read More »Disney to Make Animation for Japanese TV
Yes, it’s shameless plug time. The latest edition of Kenversations(TM) was posted today at LaughingPlace.com. It’s all about the crossroads were now facing in Anaheim between "giving up" on the Anaheim Resort or upgrading the Anaheim Resort.
Local news reports that the first guest will be tapped to stay in the Cinderella Castle Royal Suite tonight. Press is being given tours yesterday and today. The Orlando Sentinel has some better photos then those you saw before and a video that includes an interview with the Imagineers who led the project. If you… Read More »First guests to stay in Cinderella’s Royal Suite tonight
I’m beginning to wonder if the folks at Disney believe they’ve run out of good ideas. It seems everything being added to the parks is based on a Pixar film. Last night was the official premiere of the two new Finding Nemo themed additions – The Seas with Finding Nemo and Friends and Finding Nemo… Read More »Nemo Opens at Pixar World