At some point in the last few years we’ve leaped over the technological sound barrier that left 3D computer modelling solely in the hands of those who could afford the really powerful computers. We have the Adventure Through Inner Space DVD, an excellent recreation of the infamous ‘snogging’ ride. We also have the Haunted Mansion… Read More »Virtual Disneyworld: Constructed One Pixel At A Time
Ward over at the Ward-O-Matic has posted another of his nostalic looks at a classic Disney animation, this time Melody. Melody was the first animated film to be filmed in the 3D process. You probably have this film at home already as the bonus feature on your copy of the Fantasia 2000 DVD.
One of the things I like about Eisner is that behind the facade of a tough, often out-of-touch, back-stabbing, Hollywood executive is the soul of a privileged white kid who spent his summers at camp for privileged white kids. Michael thinks that’s why everybody likes him. In fact, he’s written a book about it and… Read More »Eisner admits he’s no Hemingway
I’ve been reading Stewarts "Disney War" and am endlessly fascinated by the politicing and manuvering that goes on among the executive level players. But the fact is the people who make Disney what is is are its employees. Michael, over at Cruft, works for the Mouse, but normally doesn’t post about his job. He recently… Read More »Behind the scenes look at ABC Family
It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since the untimely death of Jim Henson. The creator of the Muppets was more than just a genius creative type, he was a brilliant thinker and changed the way we see the world. This September Hyperion Books is releasing a new must-have folio — "It’s Not Easy… Read More »New Jim Henson Book
Okay. You’ve owned your DVD of Pixar’s The Incredibles for a few weeks now, have watched it at least four times (onces normal, once with both commentaries, and once more to catch all the little things you missed the first three times) and nwo you are wearing a laser rut through the special features. What… Read More »Secrets of The Incredibles
I’ve been looking for some new accessories for my car. I collect Disney antenna balls, but my new car doesn’t have an antenna. (The horror. The horror.) So I was thinking about some Disney themed plate frames, metal tags, and window decals. (I’m such a rebel.) I’ve been looking for the perfect stuff during my… Read More »A little pixie shopping…
Disney War by James Stewart, the book that fires the heavy artillery at Michael Eisner, Bob Iger, and their co-conspirators in the fiscal mishandling of the Disney Brand, has been released and the reviews are in. I have not yet gotten my hands on a… Read More »Disney War: Book Reviews are in