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Department of unfortunate merchandise department

Jessicalrg_2As a collector of Disneyana I make a point to keep a watch on what new merchandise is released at the parks. Merchandise quality and selection has gotten a lot better since the mid-90s when every store at the parks carried the same thing and you were lucky if you got it home before it broke. Still they do make a mistake every now and then.

Look at this Jessica Rabbit ceramic figurine. She looks nice. Detailed paint job. Some crystal rhinestone jewels to add some sparkle. Interesting pose. Well sculpted, but not too racy. Her proportions have actually even been reduced to de-emphasize the large bust size Jessica sports in the movies. But look closer.

In fact, look at the placement of the jewels at the top of her dress. (See below the cut for more detail).

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Lost: Inside the writer’s room

If you’re a LOST fan and you’re not reading The Fuselage, a discussion board the shows writers and producers often post to, then you should be. You might also be interested in this story that looks at the motivations of some of the show’s writers. "When I was a senior in high school, some friends… Read More »Lost: Inside the writer’s room

New ‘Cars’ Trailer at Apple

Cars_trailerI am beginning to get excited about the next film from Pixar. Cars follows a race car named Lightning McQueen as he travels across the country to make it to the track for a big race. A new trailer was released this weekend that begins to show how the film will work, what with talking cars and all. I have to admit that has been one of my big worries. But then again, so was talking fish and look how Finding Nemo worked out.

The fact that this film has John Lasseter at the helm makes me even more excited.

The image above is a frame I pulled from the trailer. Don’t look at it closely unless you want a possible spoiler revealed. (see below the cut for spoiler)

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Disneyland at capacity: stay home

It’s being reported on various discussion boards that Disneyland has reached capacity a few times already this holiday season. On those days they’ve stopped selling new tickets to the park and even totally closed the gates at least once (veteran’s day). I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that if Disneyland… Read More »Disneyland at capacity: stay home

New plan from Disney, not all customers the same

Okay, we’ve always known that VIPs get a higher level of service at the theme parks. It’s as much for their protection, as it is for the smooth operations of the park. It’s also so the celebrity doesn’t become part of of the show. However, now Disney has admitted on the record that there really… Read More »New plan from Disney, not all customers the same

Killer Whale born at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is in the middle of an upgrade to its famous Shamu show. But one upgrade has come a little early, a baby Killer Whale was born. Takara was born late Wednesday and is available for public viewing as she acclimates to her surroundings and swims with her mother. I’m hoping to go get… Read More »Killer Whale born at SeaWorld Orlando

LA Times: The bell rings for thee Hollywood

A great article in the LA Times talking about how movie studios are facing big changes in their business model. What’s really driving the studio folks crazy is that a huge chunk of their core constituency — young moviegoers — has evaporated. Poof! They’ve scattered to the winds. Young males aren’t just AWOL from movie… Read More »LA Times: The bell rings for thee Hollywood

Argh Mateys! Captain Jack is Back!

Three bits of Pirates of the Caribbean news today. First, the planned overlay of Disneyland and Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean attractions looks to be going forward. Scenes from the three movies will be squeezed in to dead areas of the ride leaving the existing scenes mostly untouched. Some of the most advanced Audio-Animatronics… Read More »Argh Mateys! Captain Jack is Back!