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The sound of hearts breaking everywhere? Johnny Depp to wed

Actor and heart-throb Johnny Depp is finally settling down and marrying his long-time girlfriend, French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis. After a relationship of eight years the couple are expected to have a small ceremony at their home in the south of France. This is Depp’s second marraige. My best to the lad and his… Read More »The sound of hearts breaking everywhere? Johnny Depp to wed

Peter Jennings, Joe Ranft, Paul Frees receive Disney Legends Award, among others

12 new honorees were inducted into the Walt Disney Company Legends program yesterday. These included

  • ABC News anchor Peter Jennings;
  • Disney and Pixar animation story artist Joe Ranft;
  • Voice actor Paul Frees (Haunted Mansion, Ludwig Von Drake);
  • Renowned singer and songwriter Sir Elton John;
  • Actors Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran (Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, Mickey Mouse Club);
  • Actors Tim Considine and David Stollery (The Adventures of Spin and Marty);
  • Actress Ginny Tyler (Mickey Mouse Club)
  • Disney Imagineer Don Edgren (Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain);
  • Animation background artist Al Dempster;
  • Founder of Walt Disney Records, Jimmy Johnson

Congratulations to all members of the 2006 class. Full bios are below the cut

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New book on Mary Poppins author

A new book, Mary Poppins, She Wrote: The Life of P. L. Travers, is out detailing the life and times of P.L. Travers, best known as the author of the eight Mary Poppins books. Looks like there are interesting details about Travers relationship with the Walt Disney Company, such as this: After long coveting the… Read More »New book on Mary Poppins author

The Lion King ends Shanghai Run

After more than 100 performances in the Shanghai Grand Theater, Disney’s The Lion King has closed the curtain for the final time. This was the only production on the Asian continent. (Link)

Weta to make Disney Animated Features?

Credit to Disney for going out and buying the best computer animation studio out there, Pixar. That move will help Disney return to its position as the king of animation. But if they really want to make it to the top in all forms of animation, there’s one more top-flight "animation studio" out there that… Read More »Weta to make Disney Animated Features?

Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House

Halloween is fast approaching. If you’re looking for some scary sounds to deck your haunted mansion this year, then you should checkout this 1964 Disney Album, "Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House." I had this album, or a version of it, as a kid in the 70s. The Chinese Water Torture segment still… Read More »Disney’s Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House

Orlando Bloom to be written out of Pirates Franchise?

Cinematical is reporting a rumor from a Disney Insider that Orlando Bloom’s character in the Pirates of the Caribbean’s films will be killed off in episode III or IV. The stated goal is to save some costs if they decide to make a 4th episode. Of course, this is complete rubbish since the audience experiences… Read More »Orlando Bloom to be written out of Pirates Franchise?

Year of a Million Dreams, rules violations?

I’ve spent a few days at the parks since October 1st and have read many accounts online of others winning prizes as part of the Year of a Million Dreams contest at Disney’s U.S. theme parks. Along the way I have noticed a major inconsistency… Read More »Year of a Million Dreams, rules violations?