Haven’t we heard this story before, screenwriter claims Disney Stole his Pirates Screenplay. Apparently this guy is from the Orlando area although he lived in LA at the time. Disney has been pretty successful in defending against like lawsuits in the past, not sure what Jerry Bruckheimer’s record is on this. But I imagine he’s… Read More »Screenwriter claims Disney Stole his Pirates Screenplay
I’m amazed at how big a story this Variety story on Disney cutting film production by 50% (and the resulting job loss) has become. Rumors of the desire to slash production have floating around for the last 10 years or so. Ever since Disney reached their high point of 30 films in one year (including… Read More »News of Disney cutting film output
I can’t believe I still haven’t seen Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest yet. This weekend for sure. The funny thing is I’m almost as excited to see the new Walt Disney Pictures logo that was attached at the front of P2. Rumors of a replacement for the old white castle on blue back… Read More »Millions of People see new Disney Logo and hardly a peep!
The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund has awarded $1.4 million to nonprofit environmental groups and universities studying endangered species. Eighty-two programs in 27 countries will benefit from the latest round of funding, which will address a variety of needs, including tracking collars for tigers and wolves, four-wheel-drive vehicles for reaching remote African areas and new wings… Read More »Disney Eco Fund Pays Out
Johnny Depp may be on board with doing a P4-5-6 at some point and time, but Director Gore Verbinski is not. Of course it’s the producer and the stars that will have the final say in any additional Pirates Of The Caribbean pictures. As we know from other mega series (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) directors… Read More »Future of the Pirates Franchise
Victor Navone, currently working at Pixar, reports belatedly on his trip to the Pixar: Pixar: 20 Years of Animation Exhibit at NYC’s MOMA (now showing in London). There’s a fascinating movie of the Pixar Zoetrope in action. (via Upcoming Pixar)
The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund has awarded $1.4 million to nonprofit environmental groups and universities studying endangered species. Eighty-two programs in 27 countries will benefit from the latest round of funding, which will address a variety of needs, including tracking collars for tigers and wolves, four-wheel-drive vehicles for reaching remote African areas and new wings… Read More »Disney Eco Fund Pays Out
Victor Navone, currently working at Pixar, reports belatedly on his trip to the Pixar: Pixar: 20 Years of Animation Exhibit at NYC’s MOMA (now showing in London). There’s a fascinating movie of the Pixar Zoetrope in action. (via Upcoming Pixar)