POTC II: Interview with Davy Jones
ComingSoon.net has an interview with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest villian Bill Nighy. Nighy plays Davy Jones, the undersea captain with the squidlike appendages on his face.
Ovitz Case echoes through corporate halls
The Ovtiz case on Disney’s corporate board governance appears to have set some new standards for exactly how much leeway corporate boards have in making decisions. Professor Bainbridge has been keeping a close eye on the trial and appeal. While he was not suprised by the result, he does think the judges missed a few… Read More »Ovitz Case echoes through corporate halls
Free Rental Car with some Universal Packages
Not content to sit back and let Disney’s Magical Express siphon off all their hotel guests, Universal Orlando has countered with an offer of free car rentals for some of its vacation packages. Previously here.
Cars #1
Early numbers show Cars has finished first at the box office this weekend. An estimated take of $62.8 million is a great take considering that many of the tickets were at child prices. That said it failed to match the last two Pixar releases of $70.5 million and $70.3 million for The Incredibles and Finding… Read More »Cars #1
Captain Jack invades Disneyland
TellNoTales.com’s forum has major spoilers for the upcoming changes to the Pirates of the Caribbean attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Don’t visit unless you want to see the concept art for the updated scenes. Both attractions are expected to re-open to the public shortly after the World Premier event at Disneyland on June… Read More »Captain Jack invades Disneyland
Cars
I won’t get to see Cars until tomorrow. But here is some of the latest from around the web: LaughingPlace has expanded their section on Cars, and resident movie critic Kirby has weighed in. Alas, he thinks Pixar may have finally stumbled on this one. Orlando Sentinel movie critic Roger Moore feels the same way… Read More »Cars
Cinderella Castle Dreams
Has the upcoming Disney Parks promotion "Year of a Million Dreams" got you dreaming of moving into Cinderella Castle? Well don’t hold your breath. Apparently the castle apartment isn’t quite spit-spot yet and may not be until January. No word on what the equivilant Disneyland dream prize would be? Perhaps a night in Walt’s Apartment… Read More »Cinderella Castle Dreams
Brush Fire Near Walt Disney World
A smallish (50 acre or so) brush fire has been burning near Walt Disney World Resort since yesterday evening. The fire is actuallly located on the other side of the 429, a new beltway that runs down the west, or backside, of the resort property. No damage to Disney property is expected, but heavy smoke… Read More »Brush Fire Near Walt Disney World