“On The Record” sounds flat
Apparently someone at the Twin Cities Pioneer Press was not all that impressed with the travelling musical Disney’s On the Record.
Mikey Walters
Lemming Suicide Myth
One myth deeply entrenched in our language is that of the "Lemming Suicide Plunge" – where lemmings, apparently overcome by deep-rooted impulses, deliberately run over a cliff in their millions, to be dashed to their deaths on the rocks below, or to drown in the raging ocean. Indeed, this myth is now a metaphor for… Read More »Lemming Suicide Myth
Peter Pan Post
J.M. Barrie was inspired to write the play after he developed a friendship with he Llewelyn-Davies family. Peter Lewelelyn-Davies referred to Peter Pan as "that terrible masterpiece." He later threw himself in front of a London Underground train at the age of 63. Brian at The State I’m In, writes a nice review and history,… Read More »Peter Pan Post
Disney Marathon – Jan 9th
The Walt Disney World marathon is approaching quickly. On January 9th 2005 thousands of crazy folk will run 26.2 miles through the swampland that the Disney World Resort is built upon. Of course (pun intended), part of the allure of the course is that it winds through the 4 themeparks. 1HickRunning26 is the blog of… Read More »Disney Marathon – Jan 9th
MPAA seals its doom?
You probably have heard about Napster, eMule, Kazaa, and other filesharing or peer-to-peer (P2P) software. There are many who claim these services are used illegally, but there is no denying their popularity. Many have thought that instead of trying to shut these huge markets of information down the powers that be should have embraced them… Read More »MPAA seals its doom?
Cuban Asylum Seekers visit Disneyland
I live in Las Vegas right now and the moment I heard that a Cuban dance show would be opening up on The Strip I knew we were in for another round of defections. That prediction came true and now the dancers are seeking asylum for them and their families. As part of the asylum… Read More »Cuban Asylum Seekers visit Disneyland
On the Record to record
While Mary Poppins’ London Debut gets all the press another Disney musical is quietly having quite a bit of success. "On The Record" is a quasi-revue musical that features 64 of Disney’s wonderful songs. Now they finally get to record a cast album. Touring dates are at the bottom of the story. See if they’re… Read More »On the Record to record
State of Animated Distress
Judging the variety of animation which is being released in recent years it would seem logical to conclude that the animation industry is in fairly good shape. However, this is very far from reality where the animation industry is struggling to stay alive and competitive. David over at Syndicate posts his run down on the… Read More »State of Animated Distress