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Walt & El Grupo Screening at USC features director

This February 8th at 7pm, the USC Center on Public Diplomacy will hold a special screening of the Walt & El Grupo documentary. The director and producer will hold a Q&A session after the screening. Summary: It was 1941, a critical time for the world… Read More »Walt & El Grupo Screening at USC features director

Videopolis Singoff – “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled Fan Covers

Update 1/5/11: Added survey results below

Fan covers or fandubs are a popular phenomenon on YouTube. This year’s Disney Animated Feature “Tangled” has generated its share of videos in the genre. So for this week’s Videopolis, I thought I’d introduce the idea of a singoff. Listen to the three fan covers of “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled and then vote in the poll below for your favorite.

1. MrMikeSings

2. MartyBMusic

3. NinsMusic

Vote Results:

The clear winner was #3 NimsMusic with over 80% of the vote.

It’s not part of the voting, but I’ve include a fun parody video below the jump:

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TRON: Legacy Review – The World of TRON is coming for you

Like many fans (an estimated $50 million opening weekend means a lot of fans) I entered the world of TRON: Legacy this weekend. I remember seeing the original TRON when I was in middle school and being totally absorbed in the world. Of course, I… Read More »TRON: Legacy Review – The World of TRON is coming for you

Could Union Protests derail Toy Story 3 Oscar Run?

After the recent despicable actions of Unite Here Local 11 at the Disneyland resort, I had resolved not to comment on their campaign for improved working conditions and better health care coverage for their members. But their current campaign is much more powerful and, if… Read More »Could Union Protests derail Toy Story 3 Oscar Run?

Waking Sleeping Beauty DVD Review

Editor: Don’t forget to enter our giveaway contest for three Disney Documentary DVDs before December 13th. Every once in awhile, you see a Disney movie that is really special. Now, I’m not saying that every Disney movie doesn’t have a unique place in our lives.… Read More »Waking Sleeping Beauty DVD Review

Early Pre-Viz Concept for Rapunzel Unbraided

Here’s a look at some early concept work on Tangled back when it was still Rapunzel: Unbraided. As Glen Keane saw it, the story was split between fairytale and modern eras. This is a pre-viz roll done by Tony Hudson in 2005 under Keane’s direction.… Read More »Early Pre-Viz Concept for Rapunzel Unbraided

Tangled Brushes On A Box Office Win

After winning the week, Tangled has also come in number one at the Box Office beating Harry Potter and a weak newcomer over a slower weekend. $21.5 million is a drop from last weekend, but it was enough to beat Deathly Hallows – Part one‘s… Read More »Tangled Brushes On A Box Office Win