Tron 2.0?
Sci Fi Wire reports that Disney has hired screenwriters to pen a remake of the trend setting film Tron. I don’t know if I should be excited about this or disgusted. Tron-Sector, the ultimate Tron site, has more deets. [ttag:tron]
Walt Disney, Walk of Stars
Walt Disney, Walk of Stars, originally uploaded by gruntzooki. Ever wonder what Walt Disney’s star on the Hollywood walk of fame looks like? Well now you know. Bonus points to the person who can identify its location.
Disneyana Collectibles Show — Orlando, FL
If you live in or plan to visit Central Florida this weekend make sure you take some time to stop by the NFFC Show and Sale at the Radisson Resort Parkway (just minutes from Walt Disney World). I enjoy attending these events and always find a few things I just can’t live without.
Ford and Pixar, a unique partnership?
Pixar’s upcoming film Cars concerns the subject of automobiles, so it seems natural for John Lasseter, the head of the animation team to go looking for partners in Detroit. Who they found was J Mays, the head of Ford’s global design team. The Detroit News has the story of what happened when these two great… Read More »Ford and Pixar, a unique partnership?
Your Collection…
Okay. I consider myself a collector. I don’t take it too seriously, but I have a few things I like to collect. As part of being a Disney fan I’ve met other collectors who seem very serious to me. Their collections are huge and put mine to shame. This guy from the United Kingdom has… Read More »Your Collection…
Bob Gurr on Ward Kimball
Former Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr’s latest column is up at LaughingPlace.com. In it he pays tribute to one of the all time best members of the Walt Disney Company, Artist, Animator, Musician, Train Enthusiast, and practical joker, Ward Kimball.
It’s Springtime, in Paris, for Disney
There is some good news coming from across the pond these days. The Disneyland Paris Resort is reporting record numbers for its first quarter. Additionally the path has been cleared for more capital investment in the two parks which should continue to bring in new customers. Might be a good time to buy some stock…… Read More »It’s Springtime, in Paris, for Disney
Disney Musicals facing a revival?
Disney and musicals, could there be a more natural match? How about if you throw in Hugh Jackman (Wolverine in the Xmen films), does it seem less natural to you? The Mouse House, which for years was know for its on screen family fare musicals (Summer Magic, Mary Poppins) and has recently been doing pretty… Read More »Disney Musicals facing a revival?