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What if Disney takes a bite of the Apple?

In the original, and still the best, Disney Animated Feature ‘Snow White’, the beautiful Snow White is placed under a sleeping spell at the bite of an enchanted apple. There she lay until awaken by loves first kiss. Is that not an omen for the Disney / Pixar deal or what? Over at BusinessWeek in… Read More »What if Disney takes a bite of the Apple?

Universal Orlando raises prices completing the trifecta

Universal Studios Orlando has raised its admission prices as of today. That completes the trifecta of major themeparks in Central Florida. Not exactly unexpected. However, I would like to have seen something a little more creative from a pair of theme parks that had dismal growth last year and have yet to open a new… Read More »Universal Orlando raises prices completing the trifecta

Rumors, Leaks, which are which in Disney/Pixar talks?

With an announcement expected soon on the results of the Disney talks with Pixar, rumors and leaks are flying everywhere. The difficulty is determining which is which. The latest set to fly around is that Disney will be buying all or part of Pixar, a scenario I’ve already predicted as likely. Steve Jobs would get… Read More »Rumors, Leaks, which are which in Disney/Pixar talks?

Disney Pixar Deal Predicted

Forbes quotes stock analyst William Drewry as predicting that the new Disney/Pixar deal will leave Disney with an 8% cut of the distribution profits. He also predicts $700 million in worldwide box office for Cars, the next film from Pixar and the last one in the current partnership between the two studios.

Disney’s Glory Road

If there is one movie genre Disney has figured out it’s the ‘based on a true story’ motivational sports film. Glory Road is the latest in a string of such films that includes "Remember the Titans", "The Rookie", and "Angels in the Outfield" (Okay that one wasn’t based on a true story). I’ve been invited… Read More »Disney’s Glory Road

Lost: A multimedia fan fest

The LA Times has written a great article on the many media upon which you can find episodes and ephermia of the ABC hit TV show LOST. Of special note is this revelation: ABC is developing an interactive website to delve into aspects of the show’s mythology that will never be explored on air. Content… Read More »Lost: A multimedia fan fest