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Real life Treasure Hunt interupts promotion for Disney’s Pirates Of the Caribbean film.

Odyssey Exploration divers working with the Disney/Volvo treasure hunt promotion found a real sunken shipwreck laden with treasure while scouting locations to hid the treasure chest that was part of the Volvo contest. They temporarily named the new location the ‘Black Swan’  Due to scavenge laws, confidentiality agreements with Volvo, and other twists the location… Read More »Real life Treasure Hunt interupts promotion for Disney’s Pirates Of the Caribbean film.

Morning Roundup – June 22

Disney steps up enforcement against teenage loiterers and disrupters at Downtown Disney. This is in response to a perceived general increase in "ganglike" behavior at the shopping and entertainment center. Last weekend over 40 trespass warnings were issued, as many as had been issued in the previous 5 1/2 months. At least one banned individual… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 22

New Disney Domains Report

The Disney Enquirer is back with another long list of new domains registered by the Mouse House. Some of the highlights: A whole slew of names associated with the upcoming Toy Story Mania attraction. The Art of Disney stores get a domain name (possibly for an online store?) A "Disney Dreamer Academy", which sounds like… Read More »New Disney Domains Report

New Era, Bloc28, & Disney create hip hop inspired lids

Check out these new fitted baseball caps from Disney, New Era (NBA & MLB cap manufacturer), and street art inspired artists like Bloc28 and Slick X. The graffiti inspired designs are a new look for Mickey, but I think it suits him well. Not sure if these will be available online or in the Disney… Read More »New Era, Bloc28, & Disney create hip hop inspired lids

DisneyToon Studios move signals slowdown for Direct-to-Video and DtV sequels

News came today that Sharon Morrill has stepped down from her post as the president of DisneyToon Studios. Morrill had been responsible for producing direct-to-video sequels of Disney’s animated features. She will continue working for the house house in other capacities. This move is seen as both a vindication by fans who felt that direct-to-video… Read More »DisneyToon Studios move signals slowdown for Direct-to-Video and DtV sequels

Morning Roundup – June 21st

Via This Day in History, today in 1961: Disney’s The Parent Trap, starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith, is released. Mills portrays twins Sharon and Susan, who are reunited years after being separated by their divorced parents. The film features the songs "For Now, For Always," and "Let’s Get Together," both written by… Read More »Morning Roundup – June 21st

Pixar artist Lou Romano gets New Yorker cover

Via Nate Pacheco and CartoonBrew we learn that Lou Romano was commissioned to provide the cover for this week’s New Yorker. Romano (wikipedia) was Production Designer on Brad Bird’s The Incredibles and has provided the voice for three Pixar characters including Linguini in the upcoming release Ratatouille! Talk about timing. You can buy a print… Read More »Pixar artist Lou Romano gets New Yorker cover

Is Disney Themed Resort coming to a city near you?

Kevin Yee is out with another scoop. This time he reveals some interesting details behind Disney’s next themed entertainment foray outside the theme parks. Location Based Entertainment (LBE) is the concept recently hyped by Jay Rasulo, worldwide head of Disney’s parks and resorts. It had Disney fans and city developers yearning to learn more and… Read More »Is Disney Themed Resort coming to a city near you?