On this day in 1966 Walt Disney died in a Burbank hospital from complications related to lung cancer. His family lost a father and grandfather and the world lost a genius. The photo above was taken in August of 1966, just a few months before… Read More »Walt Disney, a tribute to the man who started it all
The new Mickey Mouse animated shorts are finally available on DVD, just in time to make the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer. The whole family will enjoy these wonderful cartoons. Mickey, Goofy, Donald, Minnie, Daisy, and Pluto are brought back for fun adventure, and a little… Read More »Disney Mickey Mouse: Season 1 on DVD
I’m always a fan of these “one man band” multi-track a capella numbers. The latest entry, and one of the best vocally, is from Matt Mulholland with his a cappella cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin. Matt’s sweet dulcet tones come to you… Read More »Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack
Disney has entrusted Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man 1 & 2) with the reigns of its live-action & CGI combination remake of the classic The Jungle Book movie.
The movie will combine some live-action with photo-realistic CGI animals and environments. Think how the apes from Dawn of the Planet of the Apes were created digitally and you’ll get the picture. The movie has been on track for an October 9, 2015 release.
We’re now getting our first look at the title treatment (above) and first concept art for the film.
That’s definitely a departure from the style of the animated classic, but the spirit is still there.
This movie is currently in production and the director has been sharing a few photos of himself on set and with various cast members. Read More »First Concept art and Title for Disney’s The Jungle Book “Live Action” Remake
Club 33 is the most exclusive address in all of Disneyland. Home to a ‘secret’ club where members can bring guests, dine, and drink away from the hoy polloi. There’s a long wait list just to become a member, and once you’re invited, there’s a… Read More »Membership Perks Slashed at Disneyland’s Club 33
You may have heard people complaining about how since Bob Iger started his buying spree, that The Walt Disney Company now owns pretty much everything. Here’s a smart parody video by YouTuber’s Minhdzuy Khorami & Greg Smith with their take on exactly how bad it… Read More »Videopolis: Disney Owns Everything
Recently, Screen Junkies got to sit down with Guardians of the Galaxy director, James Gunn. They polled their fans for questions and asked him everything from his favorite line from Groot to what sort of connection the new Avengers movie will have with his Guardians… Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy Director answers fan questions
Christmas has come early Disney fans. This last week the very first Disney Christmas film was uncovered in Norway. “Empy Socks” stars Mickey’s predecessor, Oswald the Rabbit in a Christmas caper. Originally thought to be lost, the 1927 film was rediscovered by The National Library… Read More »First ever Disney Christmas film rediscovered in Norway archive