Disney Donates to Hurricane Relief Efforts
NBC is reporting that the Walt Disney Company is donating $2.5 million to Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts.
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Hong Kong Disneyland Merchandise
Hong Kong Disneyland officially opens September 12th. But via the magic of the internet here’s a quick pointer to some great merchandise from the park. LaughingPlace.com has managed to secure availability of some souveniers and pins that are exclusive to the new theme park. I’m thinking of getting this Stitch Mug myself. Update: I forgot… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland Merchandise
Hong Kong Woes
Disney has high hopes that its new park, its second in Asia after Tokyo, will be able to exploit the potentially vast market in China and the rest of the continent. It has even engaged in a sponsorship deal with China’s Communist Youth League and designed the park’s layout with the help of feng shui… Read More »Hong Kong Woes
FEMA sets up HQ in Orlando
WDSU has already moved its Television Studio to Orlando, now FEMA is following suit setting up its base of operations there. This means getting an extended stay apartment or even a hotel room for your Disney World vacation is going to be a bit more difficult now. I also expect to see refugees moving into the area looking for work, lodging, and aid.
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Disney Film Productions forced to evacuate New Orleans
The LA Times has a report on two Disney film productions that evacuated New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina. The productions, staring Denzel Washington and Kevin Costner separately, are awaiting word from authorities on when it will be okay for their return. Hurricane Katrina was a powerful storm that has caused massive damage and disruption… Read More »Disney Film Productions forced to evacuate New Orleans
Narnia: Interview with two young stars
I’m betting that somewhere in Burbank there are a lot of crossed fingers and rabbit’s feet right now. They’ll need all the luck they can’t to break out of the Hollywood Box Office slump. The studio is trying to tap into the audiences of both Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings with the Narnia… Read More »Narnia: Interview with two young stars
Hong Kong Disneyland, the conspiracy files…
Hong Kong Disneyland’s Public Relations Department must feel like they’re under attack. Now it’s college students alledging that the Hong Kong government is secretly cutting Disney some slack when it comes to laws and regulations. At the same time back in the states Disney is fighting off accusations that the independant auditor they hired to… Read More »Hong Kong Disneyland, the conspiracy files…
Valiant, Disney’s Best Animated Film of the Year
Jerry at CartoonBrew tells us to get out and see Disney’s recent feature animated flick, Valiant. It has one thing going for it, it’s the best animated film released by Disney this year, so far at least.