I missed this one in USA Today a few days ago, but it’s a good read on John Lasseter and worth checking out if you missed it too. John Lasseter is a hugger, not a handshaker. The whimsical whiz behind Pixar, the premier maker of computer-animated family films, greets his guest with outstretched arms and… Read More »John Lasseter
A new trailer for ‘Cars’ has been released. For now it’s exclusively on AOL (boo!). However, it is very similar to the Japan trailer I linked to earlier. (But in English, obviously.) Lots of people have been commenting on how photo-realistic some of the backgrounds look, but what interests me is the automotive motifs that… Read More »New Trailer for Cars released
The Village Voice looks at Disney’s smash hit musical "High School Musical" (still #4 at Amazon) and says (paraphrasing), ‘hey so it isn’t RENT or West Side Story, at least kids are genuinely interested in the musical genre again. So it’s a good thing right?’ What do you think? Have you see it yet? [… Read More »Voice on High School Musical
The Osceola News Gazette has a wonderful write up on the event including the fact that a major expansion is underway at the village so they can house all the families at the village instead of having to put some up in hotels during high capacity months. Channel 13 continues their coverage as well. I… Read More »Give Kids The World – 20th Anniversary Coverage
Some fans collect pins, some collect mouse ears, this Disney fan collects the locations of all the survey markers used in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts around the world. Next time you go to a park bring your GPS unit and join the fun. (Thanks Whit!) [ disney, wdw, disneyworld, disney+world, disneyland, themepark, theme+park, survey+markers… Read More »Esoteric Disney
CBS Marketwatch notes the relief that Disney Management no doubt feels as the Annual Stockholders Meeting approaches and there is no big controversy brewing. It’s unlikely to match the drama of recent gatherings, which is probably how new Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger wants it at this year’s annual meeting. It should be… Read More »No big fireworks expected at Annual Meeting
Local6 News was very good to Give Kids The World at its 20th Anniversary celebration yesterday. Not only was a full half-hour devoted to the event, including a live special broadcast from the GKTW Village, but there were stories and interviews throughout the day. They also picked up this story from the Associated Press. Hussein… Read More »Give Kids The World 20th Anniversary
ComingSoon reports that the next trailer for Pixar’s upcoming film ‘Cars’ will be released this Thursday. Pixar and Disney have also updated the official website for the movie with additional details including a ‘showroom’ where you can learn more about each character in the film. Right now only one car is in the showroom, but… Read More »‘Cars’ Revs Up