In case you missed it, Cinematical rounds up the latest tidbits from an interview with Brian Henson of the Muppets. In it he mentions that Dark Crystal 2 is on the fast track to production and Fraggle Rock the movie is definitely coming, though in the early stages. I think this is all very good… Read More »Dark Crystal 2 and Fraggle Rock News
Seth Godin, marketing and neo-logism guru, dashes off a quick post noting the death of CRM (Client Relationship Management) at the hands of Disney’s Destinations Marketing department. From Disney Seth heard: "CMR is our version of CRM – just a slight nuance regarding our philosophy that our guests invite us into their lives and ultimately… Read More »Disney turns CRM on its head
Once again it is my pleasure to announce the arrival of a new issue of Tales from the Laughing Place – a fan created Disney magazine that has access to behind the scenes details that even the official Disney publications can’t print. I’m excited to get every issue of this great magazine and this one… Read More »New Disney Magazine “Tales from The Laughing Place” – issue 6 arrives
Looks like the Florida fires have been getting some national news coverage. Right now there has been remarkably little property damage and the loss of life, while tragic, has been small. For those wondering the largest fires have been no where near the Walt Disney World resort. But if you’re planning on a side trip… Read More »Fires in Florida
Happy Meal toys have long been one of Disney’s most popular collectibles. The fact that it was free with a meal made it a gateway toy and the start of many collections. The problem is that it also became a gateway for the saturated fat and sugary drinks that came with the happy meal. Think… Read More »Disney trends away from fast food tie-ins
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my greatest pleasure and ultimate sadness to report that Pixar Animation is no more. At least as it existed as an independent animation studio. Pixar shareholders approved the deal on Friday and it became official shortly there after. While the name will remain it is now just another division of… Read More »Pixar is no more
As reported earlier, The Disney Channel has added a new show to the Playhouse Disney line-up. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a computer generated animation that borrows from some of the more successful programing available on children’s television. With obvious nods to Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Little Einsteins and Jo Jo’s Circus, Mickey and the… Read More »The New Clubhouse
The serious shortage of workers continues at Disneyland. Now they’re offering increased wages and college credit to college students. There used to be a time when Disney had to turn away college students who wanted to work at Disneyland just to get that name on their resume. That ended sometime around the middle of Eisner… Read More »Worker Shortage continues at Disneyland