USAToday has a story on how the story of the ragtag U.S. hockey players who beat the mighty Russians at the 1980 Winter Olympics has been inspiring todays Olympic Athletes to acheive great heights. The Disney Film “Miracle” which tells the Hockey Team’s story, has been a popular showing at the athlete’s dorm.
Word is out that Production has started on the next Muppets movie — The Muppets vs Ash.. er… sorry that’s The Muppet’s Wizard of Oz. It’s a made for TV affair, but still it’s nice to see them dusting off the old frog and pig for another picture. The movie is to be directed by… Read More »Somewhere over the Rainbow Connection
Speaking of Micro-Charities, I hope you all are watching the best feel good TV show of the year — Disney’s Extreme Home Makever. The selection process ensures that the money and donations is going to a family that is truely in need. And the result is always a tearful happy joyful ending and a new… Read More »Speaking of Micro Charities
Additional update on closures and reduced hours at WDW from LaughingPlace.com and WDWMagic.com: Based on information from the National Weather Service and emergency preparedness officials, Walt Disney World theme parks and water parks have adjusted operating hours as follows: Magic Kingdom: 8am – 1pm Epcot: 8am – 1pm Disney-MGM Studios 8 am – 1 pm… Read More »Charley: Animal Kingdom Closure, and more
Rumors continue to float regarding Pixar’s choice for a distribution partner for its films after ‘Cars’ when its current contract runs out with Disney. Variety’s latest story indicates that Pixar is in a much better position than many had previously thought. With the ability to self finance their next films in development, Pixar begins to… Read More »Pixar Partner?
With this deal Eisner will be able to keep Miramax and eat his cake too? Can Eisner pull it off? Walt Disney Co. and its Miramax Films unit, which is run by Harvey and Bob Weinstein, are expected to meet this week to discuss letting Harvey Weinstein start a production company and his brother remain… Read More »Miramax Miracle
Looking down the Road for Pixar we have The Incredibles coming this November then Cars next year. But can these two movies continue the string of success for Pixar with each film earning more than the previous release? CNNMoney looks at the issue with an… Read More »Pixar: Hot or Not?
Steven from Motley Fool considers Disney’s string of duds and ponders about the eventual fate of Disney’s only summer hit “The Village”. The New York Daily News is sure the movie will make a profit for the mouse, but not much more for that. So… Read More »Prognosticating Fool