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Narnia: Behind the Making of the film

The New York Times has a wonderful look at the politics and money behind the Narnia films currently under production at Walden Films and distributed by Disney. Oh year, another little film had its premier this weekend. Quick Comment Poll. Which film are your more interested in seeing "Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The… Read More »Narnia: Behind the Making of the film

Banner Opening for Chicken Little

Hold everything. Seems the decision to open on 3000+ screens has worked. "Chicken Little" earned $40.1 million on it’s opening weekend. That pales in comparison to last year’s $70.5 million done by The Incredibles on the same weekend, but that was a different year for movies and from a studio that had 5 very successful… Read More »Banner Opening for Chicken Little

Rapunzel Unbraided…

The newly established, but already excellent, Character Design Blog has a few concept art looks at Rapunzel. Word is on the blogstreet that Director Glen Keane is working on retooling the film, which is good since it’s still 3 years before it’s scheduled to hit theatres. I suspect you’ll see a name change and a… Read More »Rapunzel Unbraided…

Mickey Mouse’s Suicide Plans foiled

Barnacle Press shows us a series of 1930 Mickey Mouse Comic strips that puts Mickey in a series of suicide attempts after he thinks he has lost the love of Minnie Mouse to Mortimer Mouse. Before you think that is totally weird, think of the mind set of the nation in the post stock market… Read More »Mickey Mouse’s Suicide Plans foiled

WDFA rant:

This post on cinematical sent me off. I left a long comment that I’ve added here below the cut. Of course, I left out that I don’t think having a star ‘voice’ is a requirement for a good film. Beauty & The Beast had broadway talent for the most part.

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Chicken Little: story is once again the issue

Okay guys and gals. I haven’t seen Chicken Little yet myself, but by the looks of things in the movie reviews, Disney still hasn’t figured out how to tell a put a well told animated story (hand drawn or CG) on the big screen. And yet, Pixar (with Disney’s help no less) has cranked out… Read More »Chicken Little: story is once again the issue

Halloween Photos: around the world

Halloween is over, which means that at the Disney Themeparks it’s time to rush onto the next holiday… Christmas. Oh, a few moments thought will be given to Veterans Day, if you’re lucky you might be able to find a juicy Thanksgiving feast at one of the mouse’s hotels. But generally speaking if Halloween wasn’t… Read More »Halloween Photos: around the world