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Could Walt Disney Animation Studios ‘Frozen’ Save Norway Pavilion at EPCOT

Back in 2010 we heard about Disney putting the brakes on production of the modern update of a Norwegian legend, The Snow Queen. But a few months ago work slowly began again on the project, this time with a new name – Frozen. Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel are set to voice the lead roles. Robert Lopez and Kristin Anderson Lopez will pen the music. You might recall their names from Broadway’s Avenue Q and Book of Morman, but Disney fans will know their work on the Finding Nemo Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Disney recently confirmed that the story would be inspired by the beauty of Norway, even if not being specific about the location or time. But it makes me wonder, why don’t they commit to Norway as the setting. EPCOT would then have an excuse to upgrade the Norway pavilion which has long been without a sponsorship commitment.

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Pixar’s first female director leaves

If there is one slight against the Pixar brain trust, it’s that it’s a boy’s club. I don’t think it’s a matter of intent, but rather it evolved that way out of the initial friendships that helped create Pixar. Brenda Chapman was the first woman… Read More »Pixar’s first female director leaves

Wreck-it Ralph Production Art

Walt Disney Animation Studios has just released some of the first production art from Wreck-it Ralph. In it we get a look at some of the tests for the characters of Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz. That’s quite a range of choices for Ralph there, yet Vanellope seems to be relatively in the same ballpark.

They also released artwork from the 8-bit video game “Fix-it Felix Jr.” and more below the jump:

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Second Olympics Themed Trailer for Wreck-It-Ralph

As I suspected, Disney has a whole series of Olympics themed marketing previews for Wreck-it Ralph. Yesterday was wrestling, today its Gymnastics. This one is also hosted by Jane Lynch and Jack McBrayer and it lists the headliner voice talent for the film: Plot Synopsis:… Read More »Second Olympics Themed Trailer for Wreck-It-Ralph

Disney releases Olympics themed trailer for Wreck-it Ralph

Walt Disney Pictures’ marketing team is attempting to piggy bank on Olympics mania with a special Olympics-themed TV spot for Wreck-It Ralph. The spot features appearances actors Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch who voice Fix-it Felix and Sergeant Calhoun respectively in the film.

Unfortunately Yahoo! Movies has the exclusive for now, so you’ll have to watch it in this player:

For your viewing pleasure, I’ve also included another recent TV spot below the jump:

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Disney Research Showcases Video-Based 3D Motion Capture Through Biped Control

Disney Research Pittsburgh together with Brown University have released a video showcasing their latest project featuring video-based 3D motion capture through biped control. In plain language, that means it’s an easier way to capture and reproduce natural movement in markerless motion capture and then replay… Read More »Disney Research Showcases Video-Based 3D Motion Capture Through Biped Control

Diverse Voice Cast Announced for Wreck-It Ralph

Wreck-it Ralph has lined up a host of stars from both the big and small screens. The movie features John C. Reilly as Wreck-It Ralph, Jack McBrayer as Fix-It Felix Jr., Jane Lynch as Sergeant Calhoun and Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz. Now Director… Read More »Diverse Voice Cast Announced for Wreck-It Ralph

Disney Moves Monsters Inc 3D Up Into The 2012 Holiday Season

Disney has decided to move up the release date for the upcoming 3-D re-release of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. It is now coming out an entire month sooner and returning to theaters smack in the middle of the 2012 holiday season on December 21st. While there… Read More »Disney Moves Monsters Inc 3D Up Into The 2012 Holiday Season